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Photonics & Advanced Materials Laboratory

Overview

Established at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Rajshahi, the PhAM Lab is a hub for cutting-edge research in optoelectronics and material science. While our roots trace back to the Solar Energy Laboratory founded in 2018, we officially transitioned to the PhAM Lab in November 2024 to better reflect our expanding expertise in advanced photonics and functional materials.

Our Research Frontiers

  • Next-Generation Energy: Advancing Photovoltaics (PVs), Thermophotovoltaics (TPVs), and thin-film solutions for a sustainable future.

  • Photonic Integration: Designing PIC components—including waveguides, resonators, and modulators—alongside MEMS and high-precision photonic sensors.

  • Material Innovation: Engineering functional and plasma-processed materials to unlock new possibilities in electronics and sensing.

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Members

Photonics & Advanced Materials Laboratory has the following Teachers and Students members ….

Lab Head

Dr. Jaker Hossain

Professor & Lab Head

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205.

Tel: +8801919-803395

E-mail: jak_apee@ru.ac.bd

Dr. Jaker Hossain is currently working as a Professor to the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He received his PhD degree from the Saitama University, Japan in 2017 under Japanese Government Scholarship. His field of research includes Photonics, Photovoltaics, Thin film Materials for solar energy, Transparent conductors, and Functional materials

Teacher Member

Shaikh Khaled Mostaque

Associate Professor

Electrical and Electronic Engineering department Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205.

Tel: +8801714602459

E-mail: misha@ru.ac.bd, skm.misha@ieee.org

Shaikh Khaled Mostaque is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Rajshahi and an academic staff member of the PHAM lab. Previously, his M.Phil. research, conducted as one of the early researchers in this laboratory, focused on longer-wavelength light absorption in dual homo/heterojunction solar cells. He received Dean’s award-2022 for the contribution of publications during M. Phil. research. Currently, he is engaged in doctoral studies with securing MIPS scholarship at Murdoch University, Australia.

Tanzina Rahman

Assistant Professor

Tanzina Rahman M.Sc. (Raj)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering department Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205.

E-mail: tanzina@ru.ac.bd

Tanzina Rahman is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Rajshahi. She completed her M.Sc. in Applied Physics and Electronic Engineering in 2015 from the same institution.

She has been actively involved in teaching and academic activities since joining the department as a faculty member in 2020. Her research interests include photonics, photovoltaics, and thin-film materials for solar energy applications. She is passionate about contributing to renewable energy research and fostering innovation in the field of electrical and electronic engineering.

Students

M.Phil / PhD

Md. Mizanur Rahman

PhD 2028

S. Mridul Kanti Saha

PhD - On-going

M.Sc

Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu

Masters 2025

Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon

Masters 2025

Sheikh Noman Shiddique

Masters 2025

Md. Choyon Islam

Masters 2025

Tanvir Ahmed

Masters 2023

Bikash Chandra Roy

Masters 2022

Bachelor

Md Nakibul Islam

Bachelor 2022

Md. Nahid Hasan

Bachelor 2023

Khalid Mahmud

Bachelor 2024

Md. Saffat Gohor

Bacholor-2023

s2010179113@ru.ac.bd

Kazi Abrar Shafin

Bachelor 2024

Md Nahid Hasan

Bachelor 2025

Nur Mohammad

Bachelor 2025

Istiwak Ahammed Rifat

Bachelor 2025

Al Muzahid

Bachelor 2025

Md.Tanvir Hassan Rifat

Bachelor 2026

Sabbir Ahmed

Bachelor 2026

Mozammel Haque

Bachelor 2026

Md. Saidur Rahman Remon

Bachelor 2026

Ragib Mahatab Rudra

Bachelor 2026

Dewan Adnan Sami

Bachelor 2026

Alumni

Abdul Kuddus

Masters-2016

Dr. Kuddus is currently working as a Senior Researcher at Ritsumeikan University within the Ritsumeikan Global Innovation Research Organization (R-GIRO). He completed his M. Sc. from University of Rajshahi in 2016. He specializes in advanced nanomaterials, semiconductor devices, and high-κ dielectric engineering. His research focuses on the scalable synthesis and integration of low-dimensional semiconductors and oxide materials for next-generation electronics, photonics, and energy applications. An accomplished scholar, Dr. Abdul has authored approximately 50 peer-reviewed publications with over 2,500 citations (h-index 23). His work is featured across a nature-portfolio of high-impact journals from major publishers, including Elsevier, Wiley, AIP Publishing, ACS (American Chemical Society), and IOP Publishing. He bridges fundamental materials science with device-level innovation using cutting-edge techniques like Mist-CVD and van der Waals integration. Beyond his research, Dr. Abdul is a key contributor to the global scientific community, managing funded projects and collaborating on sustainable technologies for harvesting energy. He serves as an editorial contributor and reviewer for major international journals and is an active member of leading scientific societies.

Md. Abdul Karim

Masters-2016

Dr. Md. Abdul Karim is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Netrokona University, Bangladesh. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from the University of Tsukuba, Japan in March 2023 under the prestigious MEXT scholarship. He completed his postdoctoral research at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan. He completed his M. Sc. Degree for the University of Rajshahi in 2016. His research interests include perovskite solar cells, thin-film semiconductors, and photovoltaic device engineering.

Bipanko Kumar Mondal

M. Sc.-2018

Bipanko Kumar Mondal is currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur. He completed his M.Sc. Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Rajshahi. His research interests primarily focus on thin-film semiconductor materials, photovoltaic device engineering, and next-generation solar energy technologies. He is also interested in semiconductor physics, optoelectronic materials, and renewable energy systems. Mr. Mondal is actively engaged in teaching and research in the fields of photovoltaic devices, semiconductor technology, and energy conversion systems. His long-term research goal is to contribute to the development of high-efficiency, cost-effective, and sustainable solar energy solutions for future energy applications.

Ahnaf Abir

M. Sc. 2024

Ahnaf Tahmid Abir is a PhD researcher at the University of Queensland, Australia, within the School of Mathematics and Physics. He completed his undergraduate degree in 2022 and postgraduate degree in 2024 from the University of Rajshahi. With a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, his research focuses on thermophotovoltaic and solar cell technologies, integrating device simulation, thin-film fabrication, and machine learning for performance prediction. His work aims to develop efficient and cost-effective energy conversion systems.

MD. MAHBUBUR RAHMAN

Nusrat Jahan Konok

Bachelor-2021

Nusrat Jahan Konok completed her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Rajshahi. Her undergraduate research was based on the optimization of heterojunction solar cells, conducted at the Photonics & Advanced Materials Laboratory. She was awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree scholarship, fully funded by the European Union. Her Master’s program is Radiation and its Effects on Microelectronics and Photonics Technologies, offered through a consortium including University of Jyväskylä, Finland; KU Leuven (THE rank: 43) Belgium; and Jean Monnet University, France. One of the most distinguished milestones of her academic career has been the opportunity to undertake an internship at CERN. At present, she is working as a research intern at Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology (INL), an institution of French National Centre for Scientific Research. Her research activities include cleanroom nanofabrication, laser technologies, and dosimetry development. PhAM Lab has played a pivotal role in shaping her academic and research path by providing guidance, inspiration, and unwavering support.

Md. Ismail

Bachelor-2021

Md. Ismail completed his Bachelor’s degree in the EEE Department at University of Rajshahi in 2021. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted his thesis research at the Photonics & Advanced Materials Laboratory, where he worked on thermophotovoltaic materials and related research topics. Currently, he is pursuing a joint Master’s degree in Nanoscale Engineering offered by Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, INSA Lyon, and École Centrale de Lyon in France. His current research interests focus on wide bandgap semiconductor materials, nanoscale devices, and next-generation electronic applications. He is highly motivated to continue his research career in advanced semiconductor materials and nanoelectronics.

Aditya Bhowmik

Bachelor-2022

s1910579105@ru.ac.bd

Bipin Saha

Bachelor-2022

Bipin Saha is a Ph.D. student and Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) at ACCESS Lab in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. He received his B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Rajshahi in 2022. His research interests primarily focus on autonomous systems, computer vision, and visual navigation. He is particularly interested in perception systems, multimodal learning, and intelligent transportation technologies.

Prior to beginning his doctoral studies, he worked on several research and development projects involving computer vision, generative AI, robotics, and deep learning applications. In addition, his previous research includes the design and simulation of high-efficiency CuSbSe₂-based dual-heterojunction solar cells with copper gallium selenide (CGS) back surface field optimization, focusing on reducing interface recombination losses and improving power conversion efficiency through advanced device engineering techniques.

Mr. Saha is actively engaged in research related to autonomous mobility, intelligent perception, and next-generation AI systems for transportation. His long-term research goal is to contribute to the development of reliable, efficient, and safe autonomous navigation technologies for future intelligent transportation systems while also exploring sustainable and energy-efficient technological solutions.

Mehedi Hasan Tonmoy

Bachelor-2022

Mehedi Hasan Tonmoy B. Sc. Engg. -2022 Email: tonmoy.ru19@gmail.com Mehedi Hasan Tonmoy is currently pursuing a Master of Professional Engineering in Emerging Power Systems at Curtin University, Australia. He completed his B.Sc. Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Rajshahi in 2022. His research interests primarily focus on photovoltaics, photonics, metamaterials, wave propagation, and renewable energy systems. His undergraduate thesis was on the design and optimization of a high-efficiency CdTe–FeSi2 based double-junction tandem solar cell. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he continued his research work in the lab and contributed as the second author to a publication on THz metamaterial absorbers for 6G applications. His long-term research goal is to contribute to the development of efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable energy technologies.

Collaborators

Prof. Richard Soref

UMB

Expert in group IV photonics, opto-electronics, electro-optics, silicon, germanium

Md. Abdur Rashid

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physics, RU

Dr.  Abdur Rashid

Dr. Mainul Hossain

Dhaka University

Ahnaf Abir

M. Sc. 2024

Ahnaf Tahmid Abir is a PhD researcher at the University of Queensland, Australia, within the School of Mathematics and Physics. He completed his undergraduate degree in 2022 and postgraduate degree in 2024 from the University of Rajshahi. With a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, his research focuses on thermophotovoltaic and solar cell technologies, integrating device simulation, thin-film fabrication, and machine learning for performance prediction. His work aims to develop efficient and cost-effective energy conversion systems.

Dr. Dinesh Pathak

The University of West Indies

Trinidad and Tobago

Research Interests

  • Nanostructured Compound semiconductors ( Chalcopyrites)
  • Oxide Nanocomposites/ Low cost sol gel synthesis of TCOs
  • Ion beam synthesis of Nanomaterials.
  • Organic semiconductors/ Organic Inorganic hybrid semiconductor systems.

Dr. Sergey A. Degtyarev

Samara National Research University, Russia

Expert in Wave Optics and Photonics

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Research

Advancing sustainable technology through innovative photonics and high-performance functional materials. The laboratory has the following research areas and activities…

Photovoltaics (PVs) and Thermophovoltaics (TPVs)

This field of research mainly focuses on the design and development of photovoltaic (PV) cells based on silicon, perovskites, chalcogenides, other novel compounds.

This field of research also focuses on holistic design and development of novel narrow-bandgap compounds for the application in thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells.

This field of research mainly focuses on the design and development of PICs components e.g. waveguides, resonators, modulators, MEMS, Photonic Sensors, Emerging and Novel Applications, Novel Materials and Processes.

This research area deals with finding novel solar absorbing materials and fabrications of thin film solar cells with those materials by simple solution-process. This field currently focusing on solution-processed chalcogenide solar cells, developing SnS solar absorber, transparent conductive oxides (TCO), etc.

This area of research focuses on Plasma-processing of functional materials to improve cleaning, wettability, adhesion, and biocompatibility. These methods includ plasma etching, film deposition, and surface activation that improves printability, coating, and bonding for automotive, medical, and electronic applications.

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Selected Publications

Selected Publications from this laboratory are given below….

Publications (Journal):

2026

1. K. A. Shafin, M. A.H. Pappu, A. T. Abir, A. Kuddus, S. Mouri, J. Hossain “Machine Learning-Aided Modelling and Absorption Optimization in Stacked-Absorber Heterojunction Solar Cells” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 59 (2026) 155103

2. Istiwak Ahammed Rifat, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, Md. Abdur Rashid, Rakibul Hasan, Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Md. Mijanur Rahaman, Jaker Hossain “Comprehensive Investigations on the Electronic and Transport Properties of Au3VX4 (X=S, Se, Te) Compounds via DFT Study for the Applications in TPV Cells” ACS Applied Engineering Materials 4 (2026) 1299–1317

3. T. Ahmed, M. A H. Pappu, M. C. Islam and J. Hossain “Theoretical evaluation on the operation of the high-performance Cu3PSe4-based photonic devices for solar cell and photodetector applications” Discover Energy 6 (2026) 32.

4. Samsudduha Simanta, Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon and Jaker Hossain “Numerical performance evaluation of CdTe-on-Y2O3 hybrid optical waveguide for photonic integrated circuits” Discover Electronics 3 (2026) 48

5. Mst Zerin Zafrin Nizu, Bipanko Kumar Mondal, Md. Abdur Rashid, Sangita Rani Basu, Jaker Hossain “Unfolding the promise of AgSbSe2 chalcogenide for advancements in solar cell and photodetector technologies” Energy Advances 2026

6. M. S. Aman, M. A. Rashid, M. Ibrahim, S. S. Emo, M. M. Rahaman, and Jaker Hossain “Electronic, optical and transport properties of ternary α3Vβ4 (α=Cu, Ag, and β = S, Se, Te) for energy harvesting: A DFT insights” Materials Today Communications 2026, 114873

7. Tanvir Ahmed, Sheikh Noman Shiddique Ashraful Hossain Howlader, Jaker Hossain “3D Modeling and Optimization of BaZrS3 and SrHfSe3 Absorbers-Based Inorganic Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell” Materials Today Communications 50( 2026) 114614

8. E. Ali, S. N. Shiddique, and J. Hossain “Numerical Optimization of a Highly Efficient Two Terminal CZTS-ZnSnAs2 Based Tandem Solar Cell” Energy Technology 14 (2026) e202501428

  1. T. Rahman, M. I. R. Ebon, A. K. Sana and J. Hossain “Computational Analysis of a GST‐Based Long‐Wave Infrared Microring Resonator on a ZnSe Platform as a Photonic Sensor” Advanced Photonics Research 7 (2026) e202500198
  2. M. A. Fatin, A. Saha, M. Shahriar, M. J. Hossain, T. Rahman, J. Hossain, and M. Hossain “Back-to-Back Two-Terminal Tandem Solar Cells for Enhanced Bidirectional Light Harvesting” IEEE J. Electron Devices Soc. 2025 (Accepted)
  3. M. A. Rashid, M. S. Aman, B. K. Mondal2, and J. Hossain “Theoretical insights into the electronic structures and transport properties of Ag3TaX4 (X=S, Se, Te) compounds for energy applications” Next Materials 10 (2026) 101438
  4. M. A. H. Pappu, J. Hossain, M. M. Rahman and M. R. Talukder “Synthesis of copper iodide (CuI) thin films by DC magnetron sputtering and insight into its properties for photonic applications” Next Materials 10 (2026) 101474
  5. Md Nakibul Islam, Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon, Sergey A. Degtyarev and Jaker Hossain “Design and simulation of GaSe hybrid photonic waveguides on a β-Ga2O3 platform” Physica Scripta 100 (2025) 105530
  6. M. S. Gohor, M. H. Tonmoy, M. I. R. Ebon, F. Ahmed, and J. Hossain “Wideband GeTe-based near-perfect THz metamaterial absorber for 6G applications” Results in Optics 21 (2025) 100886
  7. S. N. Shiddique, A. T. Abir, M. J. Hossain, M. Hossain, and J. Hossain “Design and optimization of CdSe-CuSbSe2-based double-junction two-terminal tandem solar cells with VOC> 2.0 V and PCE over 42%” International Journal of Photoenergy 2025 (2025) 847410
  8. M. N. Hasan, M. I. R. Ebon and J. Hossain “Numerical simulation to achieve high efficiency in CuTlSe2-based photosensor and solar cell” International Journal of Energy Research 2025 (2025) 967875
  9. Istiak Ahmed Rasel, Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Jaker Hossain “Numerical investigations on CdTe-based rectangular photonic waveguides” Physics Open 25 (2025) 100302
  10. M. Rahman, Y. Arafat, J. Hossain and M. R. Talukder “Nitrogen vibrational states population enhancement by series arc discharge plasma jet and its application to nitrogen fixation” Physics of Plasmas 32 (2025) 073515
  11. Md. Sohan Mollah, Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, and Jaker Hossain “Theoretical design and insight of Fe2GeS4-based optoelectronic devices” Next Research 2 (2025) 100575
  12. M. Al-Amin Arif, M. A. H. Pappu, A. T. Abir, and J. Hossain “Numerical analysis of ternary chalcopyrite type ZnGeAs₂ based photosensor and solar cell” Optics Continuum 4 (2025) 1351-1367
  13. M. C. Islam, M. A. H. Pappu, T. Ahmed, and J. Hossain “Theoretical sagacity of an efficient Cu2ZnGeSe4-based thin film Solar cell and photodetector” Advanced Theory and Simulations 8 (2025) e01272
  14. T. Rahman, M. A. H. Pappu, B. K. Mondal, S. S. Nushin, and J. Hossain “Synthesis of ZnSe thin films by solution-processed spin coating method for photonic integration applications” J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Eng. 20 (2025) 71
  15. M. S. Gohor, M. I. R. Ebon, and J. Hossain “A comprehensive study on CdGeP2-based photonic device for dual applications in solar cell and photodetector” Adv. Mater. Sci. Eng. 2025 (2025) 9385403
  16. M. R. Miah, M. I. R. Ebon, A. T. Abir, J. Hossain “Discovering the inherent properties of CdS/TiTe2/Cu2Te near infrared photodetector: A computational analysis” Next Research 2 (2025) 100262
  17. S. N. Shiddique, B. K. Mondal, J. Hossain “Modeling of Ag3AuS2-based NIR photodetector with BaSi2 BSF for superior detectivity” Optics Continuum 4 (2025) 649-667
  18. Md. Shovon Hossain, Md. Abid Hasan, Jaker Hossain, Md. Mijanur Rahaman “Transition metal induced magnetic semiconductor-metallic transformation of ferromagnetic LaβO3 (β = Cr, Mn, Fe) compounds: A DFT insights” Materials Science & Engineering B 317 (2025) 118161
  19. Shochin Chandra Das, Jaker Hossain, Md. Mahbubor Rahman and Mamunur Rashid Talukder “Synthesis of amorphous carbon (a-C) thin films from the iodomethane chemical route by PE-CVD method for optoelectronic devices” Diamond & Related Materials 154 (2025) 112173
  20. Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, Arifuzzaman Joy and Jaker Hossain “Machine Learning Assisted Revelation of the Best Performing Single Hetero-junction Thermophotovoltaic Cell” Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 76 (2025) 104264
  21. S.R. Basu, M. I. R. Ebon, B. K. Mondal, and J. Hossain “Theoretical revelation of Cu3BiS3-based thin film PV cell exerting various carrier transport layers” Advanced Theory and Simulations 8 (2025) 2401028
  22. M. A. Razzaque, A. T. Abir, S. S. Nushin, and J. Hossain “Probing the impact of WSe2 back surface layer in Cu3VSe4 thin film solar cell towards high efficiency” Next Research 2 (2025) 100135
  1. Sheikh Noman Shiddique, Syeda Samiha Nushin, Bipanko Kumar Mondal, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, Md. Mahbubor Rahman, Mainul Hossain, and Jaker Hossain “Thiol-amine co-solvents aided direct synthesis of ZnTe thin films by spin coating for low cost optoelectronic applications” Next Materials 7 (2025) 100458
  2. Sheikh Noman Shiddique, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, Syeda Samiha Nushin, Bipanko Kumar Mondal and Jaker Hossain “Numerical probing into the role of experimentally developed ZnTe window layer in high-performance Ag3AuSe2 photodetector” Results in Materials 25 (2025) 100651
  3. T. Ahmed, S. N. Shiddique, A. Kuddus, M. Hossain, S. Mouri, and J. Hossain “Design and Analysis of Inorganic Tandem Architecture with Synergistically Optimized BaSnS3 Top and AgTaS3 Bottom Perovskite Sub-Cells” Solar Energy 284 (2024) 113111
  4. Syeda Samiha Nushin, Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Md. Abdur Razzaque, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, and Jaker Hossain “Computational analysis of Cu3VS4-based solar cell with V2O5 back surface layer” Optics Continuum 3 (2024) 2232-2243
  5. Syeda Samiha Nushin, Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon, Md. Shamiull Alim Munna, Md. Ahasanur Rabbi, Md. Mahbubor Rahman, and Jaker Hossain “Preparation of V2O5-Ink for the Fabrication of V2O5 Thin Films by Spin Coating Method” Inorganic Chemistry 63 (2024) 19707–19716
  6. Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Bipanko Kumar Mondal, Sheikh Noman Shiddique, and Jaker Hossain “Comprehensive study on the optoelectronic properties of ZnSnP2 compound by DFT and simulation for the application in a photodetector” Physica Scripta 99 (2024) 115991
  7. Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, Arifuzzaman Joy, Sheikh Noman Shiddique, Muhammad Aminul Haque Chowdhury, Mainul Hossain and Jaker Hossain “Machine Learning-Enabled Performance Exploration to Unveil the Potential of AuCuSe4 in Thermophotovoltaic Cell” Solar Energy 280 (2024) 112870
  8. Md. Rashed Miah, Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir and Jaker Hossain “Modeling and Numerical Insights of TiSe2 Compound Based Photodetector” Advanced Theory and Simulations 7 (2024) 2400389
  9. Md. Choyon Islam, Bipanko Kumar Mondal, Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Jaker Hossain “Numerical evaluation and optimization of high sensitivity Cu2CdSnSe4 photodetector” Heliyon 10 (2024) e36821
  10. S. A. Sayeem, M. A. Siddika, S. R. Basu, B. K. Mondal, and J. Hossain “Numerical expedition on the potential of AgBiS2-based thin film solar cells employing different carrier transport layers” ACS Omega 9 (2024) 35490–35502
  11. Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon and Jaker Hossain “Design and simulation of BeSiP2-based high-performance solar cell and photosensor” Solar Energy 279 (2024) 112837
  12. M. I. R. Ebon, M. A. H. Pappu and J. Hossain “Theoretical insights onto CuTlS2 semiconductor towards efficient solar cell and photosensor” Next Materials 6 (2025) 100297
  13. M. S. Hossain, M. A. H. Pappu, B. K. Mondal, A. T. Abir, and J. Hossain “Highly Efficient CdTe Solar Cell with a Thin CuInTe2 Current Booster: Theoretical Insights” Energy Technology 12 (2024) 2400383

 

  1. Sheikh Noman Shiddique , Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon , Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu , Md. Choyon Islam , Jaker Hossain “Design and simulation of a high performance Ag3CuS2 jalpaite-based photodetector” Heliyon 10 (2024) e32247
  2. Md. Rashed Miah, Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir and Jaker Hossain “A theoretical analysis to reveal the prospects of MoS2 as a back surface field layer in TiS3-based near infrared photodetector” Engineering Research Express 6 (2024) 025338
  3. Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, Dinesh Pathak, Jaker Hossain “Theoretical insights towards a highly responsive AgInSe2 photodetector” Applied Research 3 (2024) e202400038
  4. T. Ahmed, M. C. Islam, M. A. H. Pappu, M. I. R. Ebon, S. N. Shiddique, M. Hossain, and J. Hossain “Design and Performance Evaluation of All-Inorganic AgTaS3 Perovskite Solar Cell” Energy Adv. 3 (2024 ) 1662 – 1671.
  5. M. Ismail, A. T. Abir, B. K. Mondal, M. A. H. Chowdhury, M. Hossain, M. M. Rahaman, and J. Hossain “Theoretical insights into narrow bandgap CuFeS2 chalcopyrite for thermophotovoltaic applications” Materials Today Communications 39 (2024) 109089
  6. Jaker Hossain “Reply to: Letter to the editor of Heliyon re design and optimization of a high efficiency CdTe–FeSi2 based double-junction two-terminal tandem solar cell. Heliyon. 10 (2024) e27994” Heliyon 10 (2024) e29388
  7. Nusrat Jahan Konok, Shaikh Khaled Mostaque, and Jaker Hossain “Design of a high efficiency p-Si based heterojunction solar cell with ln2S3 window and NiO BSF layers” Silicon 16 (2024) 3461–3470
  8. Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon, Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Sheikh Noman Shiddique, and Jaker Hossain “Unveiling the potentiality of self-powered CGT chalcopyrite-based photodetector: Theoretical insights” Optical Materials Express 14 (2024) 907-921
  9. Mehedi Hasan Tonmoy, Sheikh Noman Shiddique, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir and Jaker Hossain “Design and optimization of a high efficiency CdTe-FeSi2 based double-junction two-terminal tandem solar cell” Heliyon 10 (2024) e27994
  10. Nusrat Jahan Konok, Shaikh Khaled Mostaque, and Jaker Hossain “Correction to: Design of a high efficiency p-Si based heterojunction solar cell with ln2S3 window and NiO BSF layers” Silicon 16 3471–3472 (2024)
  11. F. H. Zaki , B. K. Mondal , M. A. Hossain Pappu, A. T. Abir, and J. Hossain “Design and simulation of a high efficiency CuInS2 thin film solar cell with a thin CIS current augmenter” Phys. Status Solidi A 221 (2024) 2300839
  12. Liton Mondal, Jaker Hossain, Arindam Sanyal Dipto, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Mamunur Rashid Talukder “Temperature dependent resistivity switching in CuxO thin films chemically synthesized from high pressure plasma-deposited copper iodide” Next Materials 3 (2024) 100156
  13. Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Sheikh Noman Shiddique, Bipanko Kumar Mondal, Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon, Tanvir Ahmed, and Jaker Hossain “Numerical simulation on an efficient n-CdS/p-ZnSnN2/p+-Cu2SnS3/p++- CuGaSe2 thin film solar cell” Mat. today comm. 38 (2024) 108474

 

  1. Bipanko Kumar Mondal, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, and Jaker Hossain “Current remedy in ultra-thin crystalline Si solar cell by Cu2SnS3 thin film towards high efficiency” Energy Technology 12 (2024) 2301329
  2. E. K. Saha, A. T. Abir, M. A. H. Pappu, S. N. Shiddique, and J. Hossain “Computational analysis on the role of AGT current enhancer in CZTS-based thin film solar cell” Optical Materials Express 14 (2024) 262-276
  3. T. Ahmed, M. C. Islam, M. A. H. Pappu, S. K. Mostaque, B. K. Mondal, and J. Hossain “A highly efficient n-CdS/p-Ag2S/p+-SnS thin film solar cell: design and simulation” Engineering Reports 6 (2024) e12849
  1. A. Bhowmik, A. T. Abir, M. A. H. Pappu, S. C. Das, B. K. Mondal, and J. Hossain “Modeling and efficiency enhancement of SnSe thin film solar cell with a thin CIS layer” Results in Materials 21 (2024) 100521
  2. Abdul Kuddus, Shaikh Khaled Mostaque, Shinichiro Mouri and Jaker Hossain “Emerging II-VI Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Device Technologies” Physica Scripta 99 (2024) 022001
  3. A. T. Abir, B. K. Mondal and J. Hossain “Exploring the potential of GeTe for the application in Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cell” Physica Scripta 98 (2023) 125940
  4. M. J. Hossain, T. Jahan, J. Hossain and M. Hossain “Numerical simulation of all-inorganic two-terminal AlSb/Al0.15Ga0.85Sb tandem solar cell with high-open circuit voltage (>1.90 V) and >40% conversion efficiency” Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 263 (2023) 112595
  5. M. M. Rana, A. T. Abir, S. S. Nushin and J. Hossain “Numerical investigation on the role of ZnTe back surface layer in an efficient CuInS2 thin film solar cell” Engineering Research Express 5 (2023) 045020
  6. M. J. Nayeen, B. K. Mondal, S. R. Basu, and J. Hossain “Theoretical exploration of high VOC in Cu2SnS3 thin film solar cells towards high efficiency” Solar Energy 265 (2023) 112076
  7. Arifuzzaman Joy, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, Bipanko Kumar Mondal, and Jaker Hossain “Numerical studies on a ternary AgInTe2 chalcopyrite thin film solar cell” Heliyon 9 (2023) e19011
  8. Arindam Sanyal Dipto, Liton Mondal, Jaker Hossain, M. Mamunur Rashid, M. Khalid Hossain, Nepal C. Roy, Mamunur Rashid Talukder “Synthesis of transparent CuI thin films by a facile low-cost high pressure (HP)-PECVD method at room temperature for the application in solar cells” CemistryOpen 12 (2023) e2023000
  9. Gérard Daligou, Richard Soref, Anis Attiaoui, Jaker Hossain, Mahmoud R. M. Atalla, Patrick Del Vecchio, and Oussama Moutanabbir “Group IV Mid-Infrared Thermophotovoltaic Cells on Silicon” IEEE J. Photovoltaics 13 (2023) 728-735
  10. Md. Choyon Islam, Bipanko Kumar Mondal, Tanvir Ahmed, Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Shaikh Khaled Mostaque and Jaker Hossain “Design of a highly efficient n-CdS/p-AgGaTe2/p+-SnS double-heterojunction thin film Solar cell” Eng. Res. Express 5 (2023) 025056
  11. Md Sabuj Hossen, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, and Jaker Hossain “Design of an efficient AgInSe2 chalcopyrite-based heterojunction thin film solar cell” Energy Technology 8 (2023) 2300223
  12. M. A. H. Pappu, A. Kuddus, B. K. Mondal, A. T. Abir, and J. Hossain “Design of n-CdS/p-CuInTe2/p+-MoS2 thin film solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 34.32%” Optics Continuum 2 (2023) 942-955
  13. B. K. Mondal, S. K. Mostaque and J. Hossain “Unraveling the effect of GeSe BSF layer on the performance of CuInSe₂ thin film solar cell: a computational analysis” Optics Continuum 2 (2023) 428-440
  14. B. Saha, B. K. Mondal, S. K. Mostaque, M. Hossain and J. Hossain “Numerical modeling of CuSbSe2-based dual-heterojunction thin film solar cell with CGS back surface layer” AIP Adv. 13 (2023) 025255
  15. A. T. Abir, A. Joy, B. K. Mondal and J. Hossain “Numerical prediction on the photovoltaic performance of CZTS-based thin film solar cell” Nano Select 4 (2023) 112-122

Publications (Conference):

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  1. A. Pritom, A. Kuddus, J. Hossain, M. R. Islam, S. Mouri and M. Hossain, “Performance Analysis of MoS2/WSe2 Complementary Field-Effect Transistors”, The 71st JSAP spring meeting, March 2024, Setagaya Campus, Tokyo City University, Japan.
  2. A. Kuddus, K. Yokoyama, M. Hossain, J. Hossain, K. Ueno, S. Mouri, and H. Shirai, “Nanolaminated Mist CVD High-κ AlOx/TixAl1-xOy/TiO2 films on P+-Si for TMDCs-MOSFETs”, The 71st JSAP spring meeting, March 2024, Setagaya Campus, Tokyo City University, Japan.

  3. M. A. H. Pappu, J. Hossain, M. R. Talukder, Fabrication of a CuI thin film and analysis of its Optical properties. 2024 International Conference on Recent Progresses in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICRPSET), At: Faculty of Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh, 07-08 December, 2024

List of instruments

Photonics & Advanced Materials Laboratory has the following Instruments

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