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Muhammad Azam (he/him)
Academic Position:
Assistant Professor
Teaching Interests:
Solid State Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Condensed Matter Physics, Computational Physics
Fields of Research (FoR):
Experimental and theoretical Condensed matter Physics, First principle calculations, Superconductivity, 2D materials.
Keywords:
DFT, Superconductivity, Quantum espresso, Sol-gel, spinal, metal oxides.
Department:
Contact Details:
- Email: Muhammad.azam@phys.uol.edu.pk
- Mobile No: 03344401997
- Landline/Extension:
- Office Location: room # 2, First floor, Department of Physical Sciences, stoneware building, University of Chenab, Gujrat.
Social Links
- ResearchGate
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Student Advising Schedule:
(12 to 04) All days
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Muhammad Azam is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Sciences, The University of Chenab Gujrat. He earned his Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from the Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan in 2018. He worked on experimental and theoretical studies of metal oxides. He has vast exposure to work in the experimental side; synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials like perovskites and spinels. He is also working on the first principle calculations using Density Functional Theory (DFT) and currently focused on superconductivity in transition metals, their carbides and nitrides, 2D material and Hydrogen adsorption. Dr. Azam is one of the active faculty members of Physics, teaching Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, theory of Condensed matter Physics and Optics. He has published several articles in reputed journals as well as presented a large number of talks to international conferences in Pakistan and abroad.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
| No. | Designation | Period | School/Institute/University |
| 1 | Assistant Professor | May 2022 to Date | Department of Physical Sciences, The University of Chenab, Gujrat. Pakistan. |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | January ,2019 to May 2022 | Department of Physics, The University of Lahore, Gujrat campus. Gujrat. Pakistan |
| 3 | Lecturer | January 2018 to December 2018 | Department of Physics, The University of Lahore, Gujrat campus. Gujrat. Pakistan |
| 4 | Lecturer | October 2016 to January 2018 | Department of Physics, The University of Lahore, raiwand road campus. Lahore. Pakistan |
| 5 | Lecturer | September 2015 to October 2016 | Physics Department, University of The Punjab, QAC, Lahore. Pakistan |
| 6 | Research Associate | August 2014 to October 2016 | Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of The Punjab, QAC, Lahore. Pakistan |
| 7 | Sr. Research Assistant | July 2012 to October 2014 | Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of The Punjab, QAC, Lahore. Pakistan |
| Research Assistant | October 2009 to July 2012 | Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of The Punjab, QAC, Lahore. Pakistan |
MY QUALIFICATIONS
| No. | Degree / Program of Study Name | Period | Awarding Body/University/Institute |
| 1 | Ph.D. in Solid State Physics | 2012-18 | Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of The Punjab, QAC, Lahore. Pakistan |
| 2 | M.Phil. in Microelectronics engineering and semiconductor Physic | 2008-10 | Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of The Punjab, QAC, Lahore. Pakistan |
| 3 | M.Sc. in Physics | 2005-07 | Department of Physics, University of The Punjab, QAC, Lahore. Pakistan |
| 4 | B.Sc. | 2002-04 | University of The Punjab, QAC, Lahore. Pakistan |
MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS
| No. | Title | Details | |
| 1 | Electrochemical Performance and Large Positive-Negative Magnetodielectric Coupling in Iron Chromite Spinels | Samia Naeem, Waqas Younus, Attia Awan, Naveed Ahmad, M Javaid Iqbal, Tehreem Razzaq, M Azam, Shahzad Naseem, Saira Riaz. Arabian Journal of Chemistry. (2022), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103800. | |
| 2 | Characterstics of a chemical reaction with Arrhenius activation energy for thin needle flow of tangent hyperbolic nanofluid having the variable thermal conductivity. | Muhammad Nadeem, Imran Siddique, Rifaqat Ali, Ilyas Khan, Hafiza Maryam Hafeez and Muhammad Azam, Frontier in Physics 519. (2022). doi:http://doi.org/ | |
| 3 | Combined effects of magnetic field and ambient gas condition in the enhancement of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy signal | Atif Hussaina , Muhammad Tanveera , Ghulam Farida , M. Babar Hussaina , Muhammad Azam, Wilayat Khan. Optik – International Journal for Light and Electron Optics 172 1012–1018. (2018) | |
| 4 | Structural and magnetic investigations of Cr substituted NiFe2O4 nanostructures. | M. Azam, N. Adeela, U. Khan, S. Riaz, M. Iqbal, S. Naseem Journal of Alloys and Compounds 698 228-233 .(2017) | |
| 5 | Magnetic and Magnetization Properties of Iron Aluminum Oxide Thin Films Prepared by Sol-Gel. | S. Riaz, M. Azam, R. Ashraf and S. Naseem . IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS, VOL. 50, NO. 8, (2014) | |
| 6 | Structural and magnetic properties of MgFe2O4 thin films. | M Azam, M Amir Zeeshan, Saira Riaz and Shahzad Naseem Materials Today: Proceedings 2 ( 2015 ) 5705 – 5709 | |
| 7 | Designing and simulation of Optoelectronic Devices using TCAD | M. Azam, Saira Riaz, and Shahzad Naseem. Advance Science Letter 19 (2), 496-400, (2013). | |
| 8 | FeAl2O4 thin film prepared by sol-gel – structural and magnetic properties.. | M. Azam, Adeela Nairan, Saira Riaz, and Shahzad Naseem. Materials Today: Proceedings 2 (2015) 5150 – 5154 | |
| 9 | Theoretical study of spinel structure of FeAl2O4 using density functional theory. | M Khalid, S Riaz, M Azam, and S Naseem . Advances in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Research (ACEM14), Busan, Korea, August 24-28, (2014). | |
| 10 | Power Macro Modelling for CMOS Inverter of 0.126Dm Technology | Shahzad Naseem, Saira Riaz, Muhammad Azam, Syed S. Ali, Yaseer A. Durrani, International Conference on Advanced Computer Science and Electronics Information (ICACSEI 2013). | |
MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:
| Areas of Supervision | First principle calculations, Condensed matter Physics. Superconductivity, Phonon dispersion. |
Currently Supervising
| Student Name | Research Topic | Affiliation |
| HUMA NAZ | Exploring properties of Co1−xAgxFe2O4 with x=0.8″. (Session 2018-20). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| Isma Baig | Elastic, mechanical and phonon related properties of ZrC and ZrN: A first-principle study | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
Completions
| Student Name | Research Topic | Affiliation |
| Aqsa Iqbal | Theoretical Investigation of Opto-electronic properties of TiFe2O4. (Session 2019-21). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| Sumaira Sadia | Lattice Dynamics in Ruthenium (Ru), Rhodium (Rh) and Platinum (Pt): First principle calculations. (Session 2019-21). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| Humaira Aslam | Comprehensive study of silver ferrite AgFe2O4 nanostructures. (Session 2019-21). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| Maryam Rani | First Principles Analysis of Electron-Phonon Interactions in Graphene. (Session 2019-21). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| Maryam Mushtaq | Elastic, mechanical and phonon properties of metal carbides XC (X=Ta, V). (Session 2019-21). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| Noman Khan | Ab inito study for metal carbides XC (X=Nb, Hf): An Elastic, mechanical and Phonons related analysis. (Session 2019-21). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| Ersa Kanwal | Lattice Dynamics in Palladium and Palladium Hydride: An Ab-Initio Study. (Session 2019-21). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| Arshia Bano | Lattice dynamics studies of Nb, Ta and V. (Session 2019-21). | Physics Department. University of Lahore main campus, Lahore. |
| RAHILA KAUSER | Comprehensive study of Co0.8Ag0.2Fe2O4 nanostructures. (Session 2018-20). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| SUMBAL MUSTAFA | Investigating properties of silver (0.4) doped cobalt ferrite nanoparticles. (Session 2018-20). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| SANA ARSHAD | Comprehensive study of Ag-doped CoFe2O4 with Ag=0.6″. (Session 2018-20). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| ARUBA FAROOQ | First Principle Study of FeAl2O4: electronic and magnetic features.(Session 2017-19). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| MUHAMMAD BILAL JAVED | Structural and magnetic study of Ni-doped iron oxide nanoparticles.(Session2017-19). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| Muhammad Rizwan Ghani | Fabrication and characterization of cathode as LiCo0.5-xZnxFe3O4 for Lithium ion batteries.(Session 2017-19) | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| ABID.HUSSAIN | Ab-initio Study Of Structural And Thermodynamic Properties Of XC ( X = Ag, Au)”(Session 2017-19). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
| MUHAMMAD BILAL | First-Principles Study of the Structural and thermodynamic Properties of CdxZn1-xS. (Session 2017-19). | Physics Department. University of Lahore Gujrat campus, Gujrat. |
MY TEACHINGS:
| Course Information (Name/Code) | Year Taught | Program (BS/MS/PhD) | University /Institute |
| Waves & oscillations | BS 3rd semester | Spring 20218 | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat |
| Quantum Mechanics (I) (PHY101-A) | M.Sc. 1st semester | Spring 20218 | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat |
| Solid State Physics (I) (PHYS4703) | Fall 20218 | Msc. Physics 3rd semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY08402) | Fall 20218 | Msc. Physics 4th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat |
| Solid State Physics (PHY08504) | Fall 20218 | MS Physics 3rd semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat |
| Mechanics (I) (PHYS1102) | Fall 20218 | BS 1st semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat |
| Solid State Physics | Spring 2019 | MS. Physics, 3rd semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (I) (PHYS4703) | Spring 2019 | Msc. Physics 3rd semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY08402) | Spring 2019 | Msc. Physics 4th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Statistical Physics (PHY02303) | Spring 2019 | M.Sc. Physics 4th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (PHY08504) | Fall 2019 | MS Physics. 2nd semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY08402) | Fall 2019 | MSc. Physics 4th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Atomic and Molecular Physics (PHYS 4706) | Fall 2019 | MSc. Physics 3rd semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (PHY08504) | Spring 2020 | MS Physics. 2nd semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY08402) | Spring 2020 | MSc. Physics 4th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Quantum Mechanics (I) (PHY101) | Spring 2020 | BS Physics 5th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY08402) | Fall 2020 | BS. Physics 8th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (I) (PHYS 4730) | Fall 2020 | BS. Physics 7th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Atomic & Molecular Physics (PHYS4706) | Fall 2020 | BS. Physics 7th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Atomic & Molecular Physics (PHYS4706) | Fall 2020 | M.Sc. Physics 3rd semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY08402) | Spring 2021 | BS. Physics 8th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Quantum Mechanics (I) (PHY101) | Spring 2021 | BS Physics 5th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY08402) | Spring 2021 | Msc. Physics 4th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Physics Lab (VII) (PHY 2303) | Spring 2021 | BS Physics 7th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY8402) | Summer 2021 | M.Sc. Physics 4th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY8402) | Fall 2021 | BS. 8th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Quantum Mechanics (II) | Fall 2021 | BS. 6th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY8402) | Summer 2021 | M.Sc. 4th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY8402) | Spring 2022 | BS. 8th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Quantum Mechanics (II) | Spring 2022 | BS. 6th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Electronics | Spring 2022 | BS 5th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Quantum Mechanics (II) | Summer 2022 | BS. 6th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |
| Solid State Physics (II) (PHY8402) | Summer 2022 | BS. 8th semester | Physics Department, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus. Gujrat. |