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Photonics & Advanced Materials Laboratory
Overview
Established at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Rajshahi, the Photonics & Advanced Materials Laboratory (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
PhD/M. Phil
Md. Mizanur Rahman
PhD 2028
S. Mridul Kanti Saha
PhD - On-going
Md. Mizanur Rahaman Mithu
M. Phil 2027
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
Md Nakibul Islam
Bachelor 2022
Md. Nahid Hasan
Bachelor 2023
Khalid Mahmud
Bachelor 2024
Md. Saffat Gohor
Bacholor 2023
Bachelor
Kazi Abrar Shafin
Bachelor 2024
Jakir Hosain
Bachelor 2024
Samsudduha Simanta
Bachelor 2024
Md. Imran Hasmi
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
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
Nusrat Jahan Konok
Bachelor-2021
Md. Ismail
Bachelor-2021
Aditya Bhowmik
Bachelor-2022
Aditya Bhowmik is a Ph.D. student and Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) at the QTM Lab in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida International University. He received his B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Rajshahi. His research interests primarily focus on computational electrodynamics and photonics. He is particularly interested in photonic device modeling, complex frequency analysis, and quantum computing frameworks. Prior to beginning his doctoral studies, his work primarily focused on solar cell modeling and performance enhancement. His long-term research goal is to design and model next-generation photonic devices capable of sustaining peak performance in harsh environments, ensuring they can withstand extreme mechanical, thermal, and radiation stresses.
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
B. Sc. 2022
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
Dr. Ashraful Hossain Howlader
UNSW Sydney, Australia
He is an electrical and energy engineer specializing in solar and battery technologies, as well as grid integration. His works focus on designing efficient and scalable solar energy systems, supported by rigorous techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment. With a strong interest in energy management and integrated energy systems, he aims to develop sustainable, cost-effective solar solutions to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
Md. Abdur Rashid
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physics, RU
Dr. Abdur Rashid
Dr. Mainul Hossain
Dhaka University
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.
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)....
This field of research mainly focuses on the design and development of PICs components that include:
- Optical waveguides
- Resonators
- Modulators
- Photonic sensors
- MEMS-assisted photonic devices
- Integrated photonics for communication and sensing
- Metamaterilas and THz photonics that includes: THz metamaterial absorbers, Photonic structures for 6G applications, Electromagnetic wave manipulation, Advanced optical materials
Thin Films for Energy Applications .....
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.
Functional Materials .....
This research area deals with fabrication of functional materials for the applications in Nano Eletronics, PEC etc.
Plasma-processed Materials...
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
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2025
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Istiak Ahmed Rasel, Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, Jaker Hossain “Numerical investigations on CdTe-based rectangular photonic waveguides” Physics Open 25 (2025) 100302
- 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
- Md. Sohan Mollah, Md. Alamin Hossain Pappu, and Jaker Hossain “Theoretical design and insight of Fe2GeS4-based optoelectronic devices” Next Research 2 (2025) 100575
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
2024
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Md. Islahur Rahman Ebon, Ahnaf Tahmid Abir, Dinesh Pathak, Jaker Hossain “Theoretical insights towards a highly responsive AgInSe2 photodetector” Applied Research 3 (2024) e202400038
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
2023
- 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
- Abdul Kuddus, Shaikh Khaled Mostaque, Shinichiro Mouri and Jaker Hossain “Emerging II-VI Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Device Technologies” Physica Scripta 99 (2024) 022001
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- (Book Chapter) S. K. Mostaque, A. Kuddus, M. F. Rahman, Ghenadii Korotcenkov, and J. Hossain “Solution proceed photodetectors” Handbook of II-VI Semiconductor-Based Sensors and Radiation Detectors, Springer publisher, 2023
2022
1. M. F. Rahman, M. M. A. Moon, M. H. Ali, M. K. Hossain, M. D. Haque, A. Kuddus, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Concurrent investigation of antimony chalcogenide (Sb2Se3 and Sb2S3)-based solar cells with a potential WS2 electron transport layer, Heliyon 8 (2022) e12034.
2. J. Hossain, B. K. Mondal and S. K. Mostaque, Design of a highly efficient FeS2-based dual-heterojunction thin film solar cell, Int. J. Green Energy 19 (2022) 1531-1542.
3. S. K. Mostaque, B. K. Mondal, and J. Hossain, Numerical simulation on the impurity photovoltaic (IPV) effect in Si wafer-Based dual-heterojunction solar cells, Mat. Today Comm. 33 (2022) 104442.
4. Mirza H. K. Rubel, M. A. Hossain, M. Khalid Hossain, K. M. Hossain, M. M. Rahaman, Sapan Kumar Sen, M. M. Hossain, and Hossain, Uncover the physical properties of CaPd3B4O12 (B = Ti, V) perovskite and investigation of thermoelectric performance, Results in Physics 42 (2022) 105977.
5. M. H. K. Rubel, S. K. Mitro, K. M. Hossain, M. M. Rahaman, M. K. Hossain, J. Hossain, B. K. Mondal, I. Ahmed, A. K. M. A. Islam, First-principles calculations to investigate physical properties of single-cubic (Ba0.82K0.18)(Bi0.53Pb0.47)O3 novel perovskite superconductor, Mat. Today Comm. 33 (2022) 104302.
6. M. K. Hossain, M.H.K. Rubel, M. Ali Akbar, M. Hafez Ahmed, Nazmul Haque, M. Ferdous Rahman, Jaker Hossain, K. Monower Hossain, A review on recent applications and future prospects of rare earth oxides in corrosion and thermal barrier coatings, catalysts, tribological, and environmental sectors, Ceramics International 48 (2022) 32588-32612.
7. B. K. Mondal, M. F. Rahman, and J. Hossain, Unraveling the nonlinear optical behaviors of indium selenide thin films prepared by spin coating method, Results in Physics 39 (2022) 105701.
8. S. K. Mostaque, B. K. Mondal and J. Hossain, Theoretical insight into the enhancement of longer-wavelength light absorption in silicon solar cell with multilevel impurities, Results in Optics 8 (2022) 100250.
9. B. K. Mondal, S. K. Mostaque and J. Hossain, Theoretical insight into a high-efficiency Sb2Se3-based dual-heterojunction solar cell, Heliyon 8 (2022) e09120.
10. S. K. Mostaque, B. K. Mondal and J. Hossain, Simulation approach to reach the SQ limit in CIGS-based dual-heterojunction solar cell, Optik 249 (2022) 168278.
11. J. Hossain, B. K. Mondal and S. K. Mostaque, Computational investigation on the photovoltaic performance of an efficient GeSe-based dual-heterojunction thin film solar cell, Semi. Sci. Technol. 37 (2022) 015008.
2021
- A. Kuddus, S. K. Mostaque, and J. Hossain, Simulating the performance of a high-efficiency SnS-based dual-heterojunction thin film solar cell, Opt. Mat. Express 11 (2021) 3812-3826.
- J. Hossain, Design and simulation of double-heterojunction solar cells based on Si and GaAs wafers, J. Phys. Commun. 5 (2021) 085008.
- A. Kuddus, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Study the Effect of Aging on the Performance of Open Air Spin Coated ZnO-CuO Bulk Heterojunction Thin Film Solar Cells, J. Optoelectron. Adv. Mater. 23 (2021) 237-244.
- J. Hossain, M. M. A. Moon, B. K. Mondal and M. A. Halim, Design guidelines for a highly efficient high-purity Germanium (HPGe)-based double-heterojunction solar cell, Optics and Laser Technol. 143 (2021) 107306.
- A. Kuddus, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Design of a highly efficient CdTe-based dual-heterojunction solar cell with 44% predicted efficiency, Solar Energy 221 (2021) 488-501.
- M. F. Rahman, M. M. A. Moon, M. H. Ali, S. Ahmmed, S. Tabassum, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, A systematic study of how annealing conditions lead to the application-based microstructural, crystallographic, morphological, and optical features of spin-coated CdS thin-films, Opt. Mater. 117 ( 2021) 111136.
- B. K. Mondal, S. K. Mostaque, M. A. Islam and J. Hossain, Stress-induced phase-alteration in solution processed indium selenide thin films during annealing, RSC Adv. 11 (2021) 13751-13762.
- M. M. A. Moon, M. F. Rahman, M. Kamruzzaman, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Unveiling the prospect of a novel chemical route for synthesizing solution-processed CdS/CdTe thin film solar cells, Energy Reports 7 (2021) 1742-1756.
- B. K. Mondal, S. K. Mostaque, M. A. Rashid, A. Kuddus, H. Shirai and J. Hossain, Effect of CdS and In3Se4 BSF Layers on the photovoltaic performance of PEDOT:PSS/n-Si solar cells: Simulation based on experimental data, Superlattices Microstruct. 152 (2021) 106853.
- S. Ahmmed, A. Aktar, Md. Hafijur Rahman, J. Hossain and A. B. Md. Ismail, Design and simulation of a high-performance CH3NH3Pb(I1–xClx)3-based perovskite solar cell using a CeOxelectron transport layer and NiO hole transport layer, Semicond. Sci. Technol. 36 (2021) 035002.
- (Book Chapter) J. Hossain, A.T.M. Saiful Islam, Koji Kasahara, Ryo Ishikawa, Keiji Ueno and Hajime Shirai, State-of-the-art of solution-processed crystalline silicon/organic heterojunction solar cells: Challenges and future, in Development of Solar Cells- Theory and Experiment. 2021, Springer publisher. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69445-6_2.
2020
1. M. F. Rahman, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Structural, Surface Morphological and Optical Properties and Their Correlation with the Thickness of Spin Coated Superior Quality CdS Thin Film Synthesized Using a Novel Chemical Route, SN Appl. Sci. 2 (2020) 1956.
2. J. Hossain, M. Rahman, M. M. A. Moon, B. K. Mondal, M. F. Rahman and Mirza H. K. Rubel, Guidelines for a highly efficient CuI/n-Si heterojunction solar cell, Eng. Res. Express, 2 (2020) 045019.
3. M. A. Rashid, B. K. Mondal, Mirza H. K. Rubel, M. M. Rahman, O. T. Mefford and J. Hossain, Synthesis of Self-Assembled Randomly Oriented VO2 Nanowires on a Glass Substrate by a Spin Coating Method, Inorg. Chem. 59 (2020) 15707–15716.
4. A. Aktar, S. Ahmmed, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Solution-Processed Synthesis of Copper Oxide (CuxO) Thin Films for Efficient Photocatalytic Solar Water Splitting, ACS Omega 5 (2020) 25125–25134.
5. A. Kuddus, M. F. Rahman, J. Hossain, A. B. M. Ismail, Enhancement of the Performance of CdS/CdTe Heterojunction Solar Cell Using
TiO2/ZnO Bi-layer ARC and V2O5 BSF Layers: A Simulation Approach, Eur. Phys. J. Appl.Phys. 92 (2020) 20901.
6. S. Ahmmed, A. Aktar, M. F. Rahman, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, A numerical simulation of high efficiency CdS/CdTe based solar cell using NiO HTL and ZnO TCO, Optk 223 (2020) 165625.
7. S. Ahmmed, A. Aktar, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Enhancing the open circuit voltage of the SnS based heterojunction solar cell using NiO HTL, Solar Energy 207 (2020) 693-702.
8. Mirza H. K. Rubel, S. K. Mitro, B. K. Mondal, M. M. Rahaman, M. Saiduzzaman, Hossain, A. K. M. A. Islam and N. Kumada, Newly synthesized A-site ordered cubic-perovskite superconductor (Ba0.54K0.46)4Bi4O12: A DFT investigation. Physica C 574 (2020) 1353669.
9. A. Kuddus, M. F. Rahman, S. Tabassum, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Comparative Study on Modified Alumino-thermic Processed Si NPs doped CuO-ZnO Spin Coated Heterojunction: Tandem and Bulk, J. Sci. Eng. Res. 7 (2020) 73-79.
10. M. F. Rahman, J. Hossain, A. Kuddus, S. Tabassum, M. H. K. Rubel, M. M. Rahman, Y. Moriya, H. Shirai and A. B. M. Ismail, A novel CdTe ink-assisted direct synthesis of CdTe thin films for the solution-processed CdTe solar cells, J. Mat. Sci. 55 (2020) 7715-7730.
11. M. F. Rahman, J. Hossain, A. Kuddus, M. M. A. Moon and A. B. M. Ismail, Effect of Triton X-100 surfactant on thiol-amine cosolvents assisted facile synthesized CdS thin films on glass substrate by spin coating method, SN Appl. Sci. 2 (2020) 590.
12. M. R. I. Biplab, M. H. Ali, M. M. A. Moon, M. F. Parvez, M. F. Rahman and J. Hossain, Performance enhancement of CIGS-based Solar cell with ultrathin BaSi2 absorber layer, J. Comput. Electron. 19 (2020) 342-352.
13. M. M. A. Moon, Md. Hasan Ali, Md. Ferdous Rahman, J. Hossain and Abu Bakar Md. Ismail, Design and Simulation of FeSi2 Based Novel Heterojunction Solar Cells for Harnessing Visible and Near-Infrared Light. Phys. Status Solidi A 217 (2020) 1900921.
14. M. F. Rahman, J. Hossain, A. Kuddus, S. Tabassum, M. H. K. Rubel, H. Shirai and A. B. M. Ismail, A novel synthesis and characterization of transparent CdS thin films for CdTe/CdS solar cells, Appl. Phys. A 126 (2020) 145.
15. M. M. A. Moon, M. H. Ali, M. F. Rahman, A. Kuddus, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Investigation of Thin-film p-BaSi2/n-CdS Heterostructure towards Semiconducting Silicide based high efficiency solar cell, Physica Scripta 95 (2020) 035506.
16. J. Hossain, B. K. Mondal, S. K. Mostaque, S. R. A. Ahmed and H. Shirai, Optimization of multilayer anti-reflection coatings for efficient light management of PEDOT:PSS/c-Si heterojunction solar cells, Mat. Res. Express 7 (2020) 015502.
2019
- J. Hossain, M. Julkarnain, B. K. Mondal, M. A. Newaz and K. A. Khan, Unveiling the electrical and thermoelectric properties of highly degenerate indium selenide thin films: Indication of In3Se4 phase, Mat. Res. Express 6 (2019) 126421.
- B. K. Mondal, M. A. Newaz, M. A. Rashid, K. M. Hossain, S. K. Mostaque, M. F. Rahman, Mirza H. K. Rubel and J. Hossain, Electronic structure of In3-xSe4 electron transport layer for chalcogenide/p-Si heterojunction solar cells, ACS Omega 4 (2019) 17762-17772.
- A. Kuddus, M. F. Rahman, S. Ahmmed, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Role of facile synthesized V2O5 as hole transport layer for CdS/CdTe heterojunction solar cell: Validation of simulation using experimental data, Superlattices Microstruct. 132 (2019) 106168.
- M. M. A. Moon, M. F. Rahman, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, Comparative study of the second generation a-Si:H, CdTe and CIGS thin film solar cells, Adv. Mat. Res. 1154 (2019) 102-111.
- M. Rahman, M. A. Newaz, B. K. Mondal, A. Kuddus, M. M. Rashid, M. A. Karim, Mirza H. K. Rubel and J. Hossain, Unraveling the electrical properties of solution-processed copper iodide hole conducting thin films for CuI/n-Si heterojunction solar cells, Mater. Res. Bull. 118 (2019) 110518.
2018
- Mirza H. K. Rubel, M. S. Islam, U. S. M. Mahmuda, M. M. Rahaman, M. E. Hossain, M. S. Parvez, K. M. Hossain, M. I. Hossain, Hossain, J. Yamanaka, N. Kumada and S. Kojima, CaxBa1-xNb2O6 ferroelectric nanopowders for ultrahigh-density optical data storage, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 1 (2018) 6289–6300.
- K. Kasahara, J. Hossain, D. Harada, K. Ichikawa, R. Ishikawa and H. Shirai, Crystalline-Si heterojunction with organic thin-layer (HOT) solar cell module using poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS), Solar Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 181 (2018) 60-70.
- M. A. Islam, J. R. Mou, R. C. Roy, J. Hossain, M. Julkarnain and K. A. Khan, High near-infrared transmittance, high intense orange luminescence in vanadium doped indium oxide (V:In2O3) thin films deposited by electron beam evaporation, Optik 157 (2018) 208-216.
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2024
- 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.
- 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.
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
2022
- H.K. Rubel, S.K. Mitro, K.M Hossain, B.K. Mondal, M.M. Rahaman, M. K. Hossain, J. Hossain, A.K.M.A. Islam, A. EI-Denglawey, “First-principles calculations to investigate physical properties of (Ba0.82K0.18)(Bi0.53Pb0.47)O3 single-cubic-perovskite”, International Conference on Physics – 2022, 19-21 May, Theme: Physics for 4th Industrial Revolution and Beyond.
2020
- A. Aktar, S. Ahmmed, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, “Synthesis of Cupric Oxide Thin Film Having Improved Crystallinity Using Acetonitrile as Solvent”, International Conference on Physics 5-7 March, 2020; Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Mirza H.K. Rubel, S.K. Mitro, B.K. Mondal, M.M. Rahaman, Md Saiduzzaman, Hossain, A.K.M.A. Islam, N. Kumada, “Newly synthesized double-perovskite superconductor (Ba0.54K0.46)4Bi4O12: A DFT investigation”, International Conference on Physics 5-7 March, 2020; Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2019
- A. Kuddus, M. F. Rahman, S. Tabassum, J. Hossain and A. B. M. Ismail, “Study on the Performance of ZnO/CuO Heterojunction Solar Cell Simulation and Experimental”, 2019 International Conference on Computer, Communication, Chemical, Materials and Electronic Engineering (IC4ME2), Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 2019, pp. 1-4. IEEE Xplore, DOI: 10.1109/IC4ME247184.2019.9036573.
- Abdul Kuddus, Shamim Ahmed, Jaker Hossain, and Abu Bakar Md. Ismail, “Effect of Annealing Temperature and Thickness on Si-NPs doped Cupric Oxide Thin Films by Spin Coating method” National Conference on Physics-2019, PP-81, Bangladesh Physical Society, Bangladesh, 1/2019.
Besides these, this Laboratory uses common facilities such as XRD, SEM, EDS, FT-IR, TG-DTA etc. from the Central Science Laboratory of University of Rajshahi.








