I am Shahriar Muhammad Nahid, currently a PhD candidate in the department of Mechanical Science and Engineering (MechSE) at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign (UIUC) working with Prof. Arend van der Zande and Prof. SungWoo Nam. My current research focuses on using two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectric materials for sustainable multifunctional nanoelectronic applications. Before starting my doctoral study at UIUC in 2019, I received my B.S. (2018) from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). 

The overarching objective of my doctoral research is to utilize the distinct characteristics of 2D materials to understand the physics of ferroelectricity at the nanoscale. More specifically, I am exploring how to leverage lower dimensionality, flexibility, and van der Waals nature of 2D materials to probe the optoelectronic properties of ferroelectrics.

Apart from research, I am heavily involved in scientific communication through teaching, mentoring, and educational outreach activities. I believe that conducting science is crucial, yet equally important is communicating it effectively to a wide audience. Because it's not just about doing the science; it's about making sure everyone can understand and benefit from it.

I am the recipient of the Materials Research Society Graduate Student Award (Spring 2024), Mavis Future Faculty Fellowship from the Grainger College of Engineering (2022), Best Contributed Talk Award at Materials Research Society (Spring 2023), Teaching Fellowship from the MechSE department at UIUC (2023), Robert T. and Betty J. Coughlin Teaching Excellence award from the MechSE department at UIUC (2024), and Dean's List Award from Mechanical Engineering Department, BUET.