Dr. Shabaz Alam, Chungnam National University, South Korea
Dr. Shabaz Alam is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Chungnam National University, South Korea, supported by the BK21 Korean Government initiative. Born on July 1, 1993, he holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Jeonbuk National University. His expertise lies in designing novel organic semiconductors for next-generation solar cells and smart sensors. Dr. Alam has published extensively on organic optoelectronic materials and solar devices. With strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills and a creative research mindset, he actively contributes to advancing energy materials. He is fluent in Hindi, Urdu, English, and a beginner in Arabic and Korean. πππ¬
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Dr. Shabaz Alam earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea (2018β2021), where he focused on organic semiconductors. He completed his Master of Science in Chemistry at Integral University, Lucknow, India (2013β2015) with 80% marks and was awarded a Gold Medal. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics from V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, India (2010β2013) with 60%. His academic journey reflects a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of chemistry, industrial chemistry, and interdisciplinary scientific problem-solving. π§ͺπ
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Dr. Alam has extensive experience in general and synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in designing organic molecules for optoelectronic applications such as bulk-heterojunction organic solar cells. He has worked with sensitive compounds under inert conditions, handled advanced characterization tools like NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, TGA, DSC, AFM, and performed device fabrication and testing. From 2015 to 2018, he worked in quality control roles in multinational firms like Agron Remedies, Darshan Chemicals, Allana Sons, and Sogex Oman. Since 2021, he has been engaged in postdoctoral research on near-infrared semiconductors for smart sensors and transparent solar cells. π§«π§βπ¬π
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Awards and Honors
Dr. Shabaz Alam was awarded a Gold Medal for securing the highest marks in his Master of Science (M.Sc.) program at Integral University. His academic and research excellence is further reflected in a growing portfolio of high-impact publications in international journals like ACS Energy Letters, Organic Electronics, and Micromachines. As a Recognized Researcher (R2) under the Brain Korea 21 (BK21) program, he has gained international recognition for his work in advanced organic materials. His contributions have enhanced the development of optoelectronic devices with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and sustainable energy. π₯ππ
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Dr. Alamβs research primarily focuses on the design, synthesis, and optimization of organic semiconductors for optoelectronic devices, especially solution-processed solar cells and smart sensors. His expertise includes developing ultra-low bandgap organic materials for near-infrared (NIR/SWIR) detection and transparent energy harvesting. He investigates molecular doping, structure-property relationships, and device engineering strategies to enhance efficiency and stability. His interdisciplinary work combines chemistry, physics, and materials science, applying both experimental techniques and computational tools like DFT to predict and validate novel organic molecules. His recent projects contribute significantly to sustainable energy technologies and advanced photodetector systems. π‘οΈπβοΈπ
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π New energetic indandione based planar donor for stable and efficient organic solar cells β 20 citations (2020) βοΈπ
π Progress and future potential of all-small-molecule organic solar cells based on the benzodithiophene donor material β 11 citations (2023) π¬π§ͺ
π Planar D-Ο-A configured dimethoxy vinylbenzene based small organic molecule for solution-processed bulk heterojunction organic solar cells β 7 citations (2020) βοΈπ
π Critical role of the end-group acceptor in enhancing the efficiency of indacenodithiophene-benzothiadiazole-linked nonfullerene organic solar cells through morphology optimization β 5 citations (2024) π§±π¬
π Recent progress in semitransparent organic solar cells: Photoabsorbent materials and design strategies β 5 citations (2024) πβοΈ
π An Effective D-Ο-A Type Donor Material Based on 4-Fluorobenzoylacetonitrile Core Unit for Bulk Heterojunction Organic Solar Cells β 4 citations (2021) βοΈπ
π Interlayer molecular doping to enhance efficiency in tin perovskite solar cells β 2 citations (2024) π§ͺβ‘
π Curcumin in Cancer prevention: insights from clinical trials and strategies to enhance bioavailability β 1 citation (2024) πΏπ