Introduction
Research Centre for Physics KFUEIT (RCPK) is part of the department of Physics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology. This center will be established to promote research in Physics and applied disciplines in the region. The center will support broad spectrum of research areas including nanomaterials, thin film technology, renewable energy storage devices, industrial materials and theoretical & computational physics. Based on these areas, the center will be a dynamic and collaborative unit that will currently comprised of five experimental and theoretical research groups. Priority will be given to the hot topics on energy, water, environment, nanomaterial and industry.
Objective
Research Centre for Physics Kfueit (RCPK) aims to build on its world class research to provide the know-how and expertise in the advancement of technology at national and international level and will provide additional research facilities to the students from all over the country. This centre will strengthen the local industry through collaboration. The research center will be expected to create a research and development culture in the KFUEIT by significant increase in applications of research outputs, publications in reputed national/ international journals and conferences, patents, innovations, commercialized products and MS & PhD enrolments.
Research Groups
1- Nano materials and Nano devices
Introduction
Nano-structured materials exhibit unique electrical, optical, magnetic, mechanical and sensing properties that are readily tunable through controlling their size, and enable novel applications that are impossible to realize with their bulk counterparts. The Nano materials and Nano devices Research Group will develop innovative nanomaterial research and applications for the benefit of the country. This research group will develop the cost effective production and the potential application for nanomaterials. In addition, this will accelerate these research developments by using advanced measurement and materials processing technologies for nanomaterials and devices.
Objective
Nano materials and nan devices research group will aim to promote and coordinate large-scale interdisciplinary research programs in Nano-science and technology. This group will be planed and coordinated cross-disciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate training in Nano-science and technology and will serve as a bridge between the university's Nano- research and the industrial application in nanotechnology.
To fulfill these objectives, it will be establish a central laboratory equipped with analytical and processing tools for Nano- research. The will center constantly seeks cooperative research opportunities with other research organization both within and outside the country. Several large research programs including Nano-devices, Nano-materials and Nano-physics will be carried out.
Research Interest/Research Areas
- Nanostructures and their applications
- Doped and un-doped nanostructures
- Deposition and optoelectronic properties of multilayer structures for various applications
- Controlled growth and deposition of the nanostructures
- Synthesis of Nanomaterials using hydrothermal method and composite molten salt methods
Members
- Dr. Ghulam Hasnain Tariq
Research Group Leader, Specialization in Thin Film Materials for Photovoltaic Applications
- Dr. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
Focal Person, Specialization in ZnO nanostructures for Optical and optoelectronic applications
2- Thin Film Technology (TFT)
Introduction
Thin films are the basis for large number of modern technologies. These are also one of the most important tools for the preparation of novel materials. Although application oriented, growth and characterization of thin films has been an important subject for both basic and applied physics research. The focus of thin film technology research will be on growth, characterization, and applications of various thin films and devices.
Objective
Thin Film Technology Research Groups (TFT) will aim to develop and investigate the size of electronic devices continuously decreases into nanometer level, Nano science has emerged as one of the most prominent research areas in 21st century. One of our new research focuses will be on growth of various Nano-matters including Nano-particles, nanowires, nanotubes and their applications in various devices. We will develop novel tools for characterization and manipulation of the nanomaterials and devices.
Research Interest/Research Areas
- Thin film growth and deposition
- Properties of un-doped and doped nanostructures.
- Deposition and optoelectronic properties of multilayer structures
- Synthesis and optoelectronic study of electrically pumped lasers
- Controlled growth of the nanostructures
- Deposition of nanostructures
- Semiconducting materials
- Characterization by using spectrophotometer, Raman Spectroscopy and Probe technique
- Fabrication of solar cells
Members
- Dr. Ghulam Hasnain Tariq
Research Group Leader, Specialization in Thin Film Materials for Photovoltaic Applications
- Dr. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
Focal Person, Specialization in ZnO nanostructures for Optical and optoelectronic applications
3- Renewable energy and storage devices (RESD)
Introduction
Energy storage devices and systems play an important role in realizing the renewable energy future of the mankind. In many applications, the demands for energy from consumers do not match the supply that is produced at a given instant in time. Energy storage technology acts as a reservoir that decouples the demand of energy from its supply and enables efficient use of energy. A variety of approaches are being used to store energy, so in each of these areas continued research and development is required to enable development of new materials and devices.
Objective
Renewable energy and storage devices (RESD) research group will aim to develop and investigate the low-cost, high- performance nanostructured materials which are environmentally friendly and will compatible with large-scale processing for energy storage systems as well as fundamental studies of charge separation and energy transfer within these energy storage device systems. Our research interests will include designing materials and devices to address energy and environmental challenges. The research activities will involve exploration of novel materials and chemistry for advanced energy storage, development of high-performance catalysis, advanced materials and devices for fundamental structure- property correlations in materials.
Research Interest/Research Areas
- Nanostructures and their applications in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells and Fuel Cells
- Polymer based Composite Materials for Storage Devices
- Magnetic Storage Media
- Electrode Material for Super Capacitor Application
- Photo catalyst
- Alloys for Hydrogen Storage
Members
- Dr. Muhammad Saleem
Research Group Leader, Specialization in Nano science and nanotechnology
- Dr. Imran Irshad
Focal Person, Specialization in Hybrid Nanostructures
4- Theoretical & Computational Physics (TCP)
Introduction
Theoretical and Computational Physics research group have a broad range of projects in theoretical physics and its applications to other sciences.
The group will lead nationally, and will recognize internationally, in broad research areas of the theory and simulation of advanced materials. The research carried out at this group will contribute to the visibility of country in fundamental science and paved the way for new applications in materials science. The Computational and Applied Physics research group will comprise a valuable physicist’s team.
Objective
Theoretical and Computational Physics (TCP) research group will investigate advanced and Nano-materials theoretically. The main research objective of this research group will be a theoretical and computational investigation of alloys and nano materials. Computer tools will be used for Molecular Dynamics studies of phenomena on surfaces, nanostructures, diffusion, vacancy generation, surface anharmonicity and vibrational dynamics. Projects will be carried out theoretically within a broad cooperation of university
Research Interest/Research Areas
- Theoretical study of Nanostructures, Optomechanical system and Quantum optics
- Computational Materials Surface Science
Members
- Dr. Muhammad Aslam Khan
Research Group Leader, Specialization in Theoretical study of optomechanical system
- Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah
Focal Person, Specialization in Computational Materials Surface Science
5- Research Group for Industry & Academia (RGIA)
Introduction
Industry plays a key role in the prosperity of country. Research Group for Industry &Academia (RGIA) will provide materials to the industries. This group will carry out research using a combination of analytical, numerical and experimental techniques. This group will also be building a dynamic, interactive community in materials research to advance technical excellence through collaborative, innovative research in science and engineering. The group will continue to develop and train highly qualified researchers conduct internationally leading research in industrial materials.
Objective
Research Group for Industry &Academia (RGIA) will aim to successfully design of industrial materials with improved performance. This research group will focus on development and usage of different industrial materials such as alloys, lead free solders and steel. This group will also enhance research collaboration efforts of university and industries at the national level and bring together motivated faculty and students in a highly collaborative research environment.
Research Interest/Research Areas
- Lead Free Solders
- Cu and Fe-based alloys for industrial applications
- Shape Memory Alloys for space applications
- Composite Materials for industrial applications
Members
- Dr. Naseeb Ahmad
Research Group Leader, Specialization in Phase Transformation in Alloys
- Dr. Muhammad Saleem
Focal Person, Specialization in Nano science and nanotechnology