Dr. Abdul Majeed is a dynamic educator, researcher, and science communicator with 6 years of teaching and 11 years of research experience in materials science, blending experimental and theoretical expertise in nanomaterials, complex oxides, and magnetic materials. As an Assistant Professor at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, he is dedicated to mentoring students and delivering engaging, hands-on physics instruction. His exceptional communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills complement his academic contributions, fostering a collaborative learning environment and promoting scientific inquiry. Known for simplifying complex scientific concepts, Dr. Majeed is committed to knowledge dissemination, community engagement, and pursuing innovative research for societal benefit.
Profile
Education 🎓
Dr. Majeed earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Malakand, focusing on the effects of cation substitution in hexagonal nanoferrites, preceded by an M.Phil. in Physics from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur on rare-earth doped nanocrystallites, and a BS in Physics from Islamia College University, Peshawar. His education encompasses solid theoretical foundations in materials science, magnetism, quantum mechanics, and computational physics. He is proficient in synthesis techniques like sol-gel auto-combustion, micro-emulsion, and ultrasound-assisted methods, and skilled in material characterization techniques including XRD, SEM, TEM, VSM, UV-Vis, FTIR, and impedance analysis. Dr. Majeed also completed a diploma in English Language, enhancing his academic and professional communication
Experience 👨🏫
Dr. Majeed is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur since March 2021, teaching undergraduate and MPhil-level physics courses, supervising research students, and coordinating academic and student affairs. Previously, he taught Physics and Mathematics at the Government Higher Secondary School Rehanpur, where he also held the role of Chief Proctor. He has over 11 years of research experience in materials science, particularly in synthesizing and characterizing complex oxide nanomaterials. He actively contributes to administrative duties including BS program coordination, LMS management, and student affairs leadership, reflecting his multifaceted involvement in academia and institutional development.
Awards & Recognitions 🏅
Dr. Abdul Majeed has received recognition for his impactful research through multiple publications in reputed journals such as Ceramics International, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, and Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing. His work is widely cited in the field of microwave absorption materials and magnetic oxides. He actively collaborates with international scholars and contributes to high-impact studies, particularly in experimental and computational material sciences. His academic excellence is reflected in his outstanding academic grades (CGPA above 3.5 in all degrees) and his leadership in teaching, coordination, and student mentorship roles. His visibility on platforms like Google Scholar and ResearchGate underscores his scholarly influence and engagement.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Abdul Majeed’s research centers on the synthesis, characterization, and modeling of nanostructured materials, including hexagonal ferrites, multiferroics, dielectric materials, and graphene-ferrite composites, for applications in high-frequency electronics, energy storage, and microwave absorption. His work bridges experimental physics with computational simulations, including DFT-based studies using WIEN2k, exploring the electronic, optical, magnetic, and structural behavior of advanced materials. He specializes in sol-gel, co-precipitation, and ultrasound-assisted synthesis methods and uses a variety of advanced characterization tools. His current projects explore co-substituted magnetic oxides, rare-earth doping effects, and smart materials for energy and sensor technologies.
Publications
- Morphological, Raman, electrical and dielectric properties of rare earth doped X-type hexagonal ferrites
A Majeed, MA Khan, F ur Raheem, I Ahmad, MN Akhtar, MF Warsi
Physica B: Condensed Matter 503, 38-43
- Structural elucidation and magnetic behavior evaluation of rare earth (La, Nd, Gd, Tb, Dy) doped BaCoNi-X hexagonal nano-sized ferrites
A Majeed, MA Khan, F ur Raheem, A Hussain, F Iqbal, G Murtaza, …
Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials 408, 147-151
- Structural, spectral, electrical, dielectric and magnetic properties of Yb doped SrNiCo-X hexagonal nano-structured ferrites
F ur Raheem, MA Khan, A Majeed, A Hussain, MF Warsi, MN Akhtar
Journal of Alloys and Compounds 708, 903-910
- Structural, spectral, dielectric and magnetic properties of Sr2CuxNi2-xFe28-xCrxO46 (0≤ x≥ 0.5) ferrites synthesized via micro-emulsion route
MA Khan, MQ uz Zaman, A Majeed, MN Akhtar, W Abbas
Materials Chemistry and Physics 259, 124066
- Influence of Cr and Zn substitution on structural, magnetic and dielectric properties of Sr2-xZnxNi2Fe28-yCryO46 X-type hexagonal ferrite
A Majeed, MA Khan, R Ahmad, MY Lodhi, I Ahmad
Solid State Sciences 100, 106090
- Structural, microwave permittivity, and complex impedance studies of cation (Cr, Bi, Al, In) substituted SrNi-X hexagonal nano-sized ferrites
A Majeed, MA Khan, MY Lodhi, R Ahmad, I Ahmad
Ceramics International 46 (2), 1907-1915
- Structural features and dielectric behavior of Al substituted Cu0. 7Ni0. 3Fe2O4 ferrites
Q Khan, A Majeed, N Ahmad, I Ahmad, R Ahmad
Materials Chemistry and Physics 273, 125028