Dr. Farzana Nahid
Professor


    Email:

    fnahid95@phy.ku.ac.bd


    Contact:

    +8801727422812

    Address:

    Room 3437, Kabi Jibanananda Das Academic Building (3rdAcademic Building), Khulna University Khulna-9208


Dr. Farzana Nahid is currently working as a Professor in the Physics Discipline at Khulna University, Khulna. Professor Nahid achieved her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science (Honors) degrees in Physics from Rajshahi University in 1990 and 1991, respectively. She joined as a lecturer in this discipline at Khulna University in 1995. Professor Nahid received her PhD degree from Hong Kong University in 2008. Her research area emphasizes materials science, materials synthesis & characterization.

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·         EDUCATIONL QUALIFICATIONS

 

□ 2008

Ph.D

Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong

□ 1991 (Held in 1994)

M. Sc. in Physics(Thesis Group)

Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Result: 1stClass (First in order of merit).

□ 1990 (Held in 1993)

B. Sc. with Honours in Physics

Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.


PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

□ Ionizing Radiation Protection

          Attended and has successfully completed a 16-hour course with practical in Ionizing Radiation Protectionon October 20-24,2003 at the University of Hong Kong.

□ College on Medical Physics

          Participated in and completed the College on Medical physics on 1-19 September, 2008 at The Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy.

Material Synthesis and characterization, Nanomaterial Synthesis and Characterization and application

Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL Title Research Role Awarded Date Completion Date Funding Agency
No Research Project Available

EXPERIENCES:

 

Professor

Physics Discipline

Khulna University

From 2012 to till now

 

Associate Professor

Physics Discipline

Khulna University

From 2008 to 2011

 

Assistant Professor

Physics Discipline

Khulna University

From 1999 to 2007

 

Lecturer

Physics Discipline

Khulna University

From July 1995 to 1999

No Data Available

Supervision

SL Title Degree Role Start Date End Date
No Supervision Available

No Data Available

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PUBLICATIONS

 

Referred Journal and Conferences:

 

[1]F.N. Islam, M.S. Islam, F. Nahid, M. Husain (1996). “Relation between the chemical shift and the number of electrons in plasma oscillations”, Proceedings of the International Workshop, Rajshahi, Bangladesh (28- Oct-1 Nov 1996),Vol-J; Condensed Matter Physics.

 

[2] F.N. Islam, M.S. Islam, F. Nahid, M. Husain (2000). “Calculation of number of electrons participating in plasma oscillations in metals and compounds”, Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 24, No. 1, 87-92, 2000.

 

[3]F.Nahid, C.D. Belingand S. Fung (2007).“Temperature dependence study of positroniumformation in high density polyethylene by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy”Physica Status Solidi (c),4, No.10, 3751-3754 accepted 8 March 2007.Published online (June 29) 2007. https://doi.org/10.1002/pssc.200675780

 

 

[4] C.K. Cheung, F. Nahid, C.C. Cheng, C.D. Beling, S. Fung, C.C. Ling, A.B. Djurisic, C. Pramanik, H. Saha, C.K. Sarkar “Optical and microsturctural characterization of porous silicon using photoluminescence, SEM, and positron annihilation spectroscopy”,Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter 19  486002(17pp) (November) 2007. DOI 10.1088/0953-8984/19/48/486002

 

 

[5] F. Nahid, J.D. Zhang, T.F. Yu, C.C. Ling, S. Fung, C.D. Beling (2011). “Thermal and optical excitation of trapped electrons in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) studied through positron annihilation” Radiation Physics and chemistry 80, 529-534 accepted December 29, 2010.Published online (04 January) 2011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2010.12.016

 

 

[6] F. Nahid “Electron Irradiation effect in polyurethanes studied by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy”, Khulna University Studies Vol.10, 243-248, 2010. DOI: 10.53808/KUS.2010.10.1and2.0914-E

 

 

[7] F. Nahid. “The role of thermal history on positronium formation at low temperature studied by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy.”Khulna University Studies,Vol. 10, 255-262, 2011. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2010.10.1and2.1008-E

 

 

[8] F. Nahid and M.R. Rahman  “Thermal  excitation energy of trapped electrons at low temperature studied through positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy” Khulna University Studies,Vol. 11, 157-165, 2013.

 DOI: https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2013.11and12.1104-E

 

 

[9] M. R. Rahman, M.H.R. Khan, Mohammad Obaidur Rahman, F. Nahid and M. T. Islam  “Simulation study of bending losses in a single mode step indexopticalfibre” Jahangirnagar University Physics Studies, Vol. 20, 1-8, 2014.

 

[10] F.Hossain, M.A. Islam, A. Al-Mamun, K. Naher, R. Khan, S. Das, U. Tamim, S.M. Hossain, F. Nahid and M. Aminul Islam “Assesments of trace contaminants in sediments of the poshur river nearby Mongla port of Bangladesh” Nuclear science and applications, Vol. 25, 7-11, 2016.

 

[11] M.A. Islam, A. Al-Mamun, F. Hossain, S.B. Quraishi, K. Naher, R. Khan, S. Das, U. Tamim, S.M. Hossain and F. Nahid “Contamination and ecological risk assessment of trace elements in sediments of the rivers of Sundarban mangrove forest, Bangladesh” Marine Pollutin Bulletin, Vol. 124, 355-366, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.07.059

 

 

[12] T.chakrabortty, S. Mina, A. Habib, K.M.A. Hussain,T. Faruque and F. Nahid “Fabrication and characterization of Al doped ZnO thin film using spin coating deposition system” IOSR-Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 10, Issue 3, Ver.I, 70-76, (May-une)2018.  DOI: 10.9790/4861-1003017076

 

 

[13] R. Khan, M. S. Parvez, U. Tamim, S. Das, M. A. Islam, K. Naher, M. H. R. Khan, F. Nahid, S. M. Hossain “Assessment of rare earth elements, Th and U profile of a site for a potential coal based power plant by instrumental neutron activation analysisRadiochimica Acta, Vol. 106, Issue 6, Pages 515-524, (June) 2018.

https://doi.org/10.1515/ract-2017-2867

 

 

[14] R. Khan, M. S. Parvez, Y. N. Jolly, M.A. Haydar, M. F. Alam, M. A. Khatun, M. M. R. Sarker, M. A. Habib, U. Tamim, S. Das, S. Sultana, M. A. Islam, K. Naher, D. Paul, S. Akter, M. H. R. Khan, F. Nahid, R. Huque, M. Rajib, S. M. Hossain “Elemental abundances, natural radioactivity and physicochemical records of a southern part of Bangladesh: implication for assessing the environmental geochemistryEnvironmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, Vol 12,100225, (December) 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2019.100225

 

 

[15] S. Parves, S. Mina, F. Nahid, K. M. A. Hussain and A. Habib, “Optical and Structural Properties of Vacuum Evaporated Tin Oxide (SnO2 ) Thin film” International research journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol. 7, Issue 10, 1844-1849, (October)2020.

 

[16] M.R. Ali, M.A. Islam, MF Hossain, SM Hossain, R Khan, K Naher, U Tamim, F Nahid.” Depth-wise elemental contamination trend in sediment cores of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, Bangladesh”,Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Vol.328, Issuue 3, Pages 1349-1359, (June) 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-021-07739-3

 

 

[17] Nijhum, Z.T., Islam, M.A., & Nahid, F. (2021). Assessment of Natural Radioactivity and Radiological Health Hazards in Core Sediments of the Sundarbans Using Gamma-Ray Spectrometry. IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, 13(5), 19-29. DOI: 10.9790/4861-1305031929

 

[18] T. Paul, F. Nahid, M.M. Haque, “Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan from Raw Srimp Shell Waste”, Khulna University Studies, Page 408-416,(November) 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2022.ICSTEM4IR.0045-se

 

 

[19] M.I.A.Karim, M.A. Mamun, F. Nahid, M.Ismail, S.M. Hoque, M.M. Haque, “Comparison of structural and antimicrobial activity between graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide-reinforced hydroxyapatite-based nanocomposites for biomedical application”, Bulletin of Materials Science, Vol.46, Issue4,Pages 212, (October) 2023.

DOI: 10.1007/s12034-023-03053-8

 

 

[20] M. R. Islam, M. A. Islam, M.D. Hossain, J. Sultana, M.T. Islam, F. Nahid,The contamination appraisal and depth wise scrutiny of trace elements in sediments of the Moyur river, Bangladesh”, Ecological Indicators, Vol. 154, Pages 110890, (October) 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110890

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Mathematical methods in Physics I : Section A

1.   Special Functions: Gamma and Beta functions, Bessel’s functions; Legendre differential equations; Legendre and associated Legendre polynomials, Hermite differential equation and Hermite polynomials; Hypergeomatric functions; Fourier and Laplace transforms.

2.   Tensor Analysis: Definition; Co-ordinate transformation; Contravarient, covarient and mixed tensor; Kronecker delta; Invarients or scalar; Fundamental operations with tensors; Matric tensor; Crystoffel symbols


Running

Electronics I : Section B

 1.      Field Effect Transistors: Junction field effect transistor (JFET); JFET drain and transfer characteristics; JFET biasing; Output characteristics of JFET; JFET as an amplifier;  MOSFET: Depletion MOSFET and Enhancement MOSFET and their biasing; Drain and transfer characteristics of enhancement and depletion MOSFET.

2.  Feedback and Oscillator Circuits: Feedback: Principles; Characteristics; Current and voltage feedback amplifiers; Positive feedback; Negative feedback; Oscillator: Condition for sustained oscillation; Phase-Shift; Wein-Bridge; Hartley; Colpitts and Crystal and Relaxation oscillator.

Running

Quantum Mechanics II:Section B

1.      Dynamical Behavior of a Quantum System: Harmonic Oscillator; Creation and annihilation operator; Number operator; Time evolution and the Schrödinger equation; Heisenberg and interaction pictures; Calculation of the unitary time evolution operators; Equation of motions in different pictures; For a linear harmonic oscillator, Position and momentum in Heisenberg Picture. (J. J. Sakurai)


2. Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics: Symmetry in Classical and quantum mechanics; Discreet symmetries, Parity, or space inversion; Wave functions under parity; Symmetrical Double-well potential; Parity-selection rule; The time reversal discreet symmetry; Time reversal operator. (J. J. Sakurai)

Running

Advanced Quantum Mechanics I: Section A

1. Theory of Scattering: The scattering operator; The S-matrix; The Born approximation; Condition for validity of the Born approximation; Application of the Born approximation.

2. Perturbation Theory: Time-dependent perturbation theory and its application; Fermi’s Golden rule; Selection rules for atomic transition; Adiabatic and sudden perturbations; The emission and absorption of radiation.

3. Adiabatic Theory: Derivation of the adiabatic principle; Application to kinetic theory; Application to Thermodynamics; The Compressibility of condensed matter; Covalent bonding.

Running
  • Mathematical methods in Physics I : Section A
  • Electronics I : Section B
  • Quantum Mechanics II:Section B
  • Advanced Quantum Mechanics I: Section A