Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Mohammad Ajmal Khan

(Associate Professor)

Present Address:
Department of Physics
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi- 110025
India

E-mail: majkhan@jmi.ac.in (official)

mkajmal@gmail.com (Personal)

Educational Qualification
 Ph.D. in Physics from Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, in 2005
 Thesis Title: Study of polytypism in Zinc Sulfide

Field of my Rsearch Work: Condensed Matter Physics

Total Teaching Experience: 14 years (approx)

Working as an Associate Professor (Physics), in the Department of Physics , Jamia Millia

Islamia, New Delhi.
 Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
from September 2006 to 15th December, 2019.
 Worked as a Sr. Lecturer (Physics) at Al-Falah School of Engineering & Technology, Dhauj, Faridabad,
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Haryana, India from 19 January 2006 to 24 September 2006.
 Worked as Guest faculty computer Application, in the Deptt. Of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New
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Delhi, India from 7 September,2005 to 19 January, 2006.
 Served as Guest faculty (Physics) in the Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central
University), New Delhi, India for three years (1999-2000 to 2001-2002).
 Worked as a Project Fellow in the project entitled ‘Computer simulation Of MX2 type polytypic
structures and study of their equilibrium phases at absolute zero and higher temperatures using Monte
Carlo method’, sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India in the Department of Bio-
Sciences Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University) New Delhi, India, for full term (three years) of the Project
(Jan. 01, 1998 to Dec. 31, 2000).
 Worked as a Project Fellow in a project entitled ‘Talent Nurturing Programme for senior secondary
students in Physics’ of NCERT (National Council of Research and Educational Training) New Delhi, India,
from October to December in the year 1997.

Publications
Citations: 387, h-index: 12, i10-index: 14
1. Positron chemical potential and diffusion constant in AlSb crystal compound under compression, Journal of
Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, 147010, 2020
2. Band structure and chemical bonding of GaP: pressure-induced effects, Phase Transitions, 1-8 ,2020
3. Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of Sn6SiO8 Nanoparticles and Their Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO)
Nanocomposite, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 20 (9), 5426-5432,2020
4. Influence of Incorporated Barium Ion on the Physio-Chemical Properties of Zinc Oxide Nanodisks Synthesized via
a Sonochemical Process, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 20 (9), 5452-5457 , 2020
5. Structural, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Zn1-x Co x O Nanoparticles, Journal of Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology, 20 (9), 5525-5532 , 2020
6. Visible-Light Driven Effective Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye Using Perforated Curly Zn0.
1Ni0. 9O Nanosheets, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 20 (9), 5759-5764 , 2020
7. Electronic properties, optical spectra and magnetisation of MnAs material under compression, Philosophical
Magazine, ,2020
8. Positron characteristics and positronium work function in gallium nitride under high compression, Radiation
Physics and Chemistry, 108721 , 2020
9. A comprehensive study on molecular geometry, optical, HOMO-LUMO, and nonlinear properties of 1, 3-
diphenyl-2-propen-1-ones chalcone and its derivatives for optoelectronic …, Optik, 164172 , 2020
10. Pseudopotential study of wide band-gap GaN at high pressures, Pramana–J. Phys, 94, 82, 2020
11. Facilely fabricated Dy: PbI2/glass thin films and their structural, linear and nonlinear optical studies for opto-
nonlinear applications, Vacuum, 109122, 2020
12. Collective effects and optical characteristics of CdSexTe1-x, Optik, 163952 , 2019
13. Enhanced solar light-mediated photocatalytic degradation of brilliant green dye in aqueous phase using BiPO 4
nanospindles and MoS2/BiPO4 nanorods, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 30 (23), 20741-
20750, 2019
14. Crystal structure and electronic properties of wurtzite MgxZn1-xO: Ab initio study, Results in Physics, 15,
102694 , 2019
15. Fabrication of water soluble and luminescent Eu2O3 nanoparticles for specific quantification of aromatic
nitrophenols in aqueous media, Chemical Physics Letters, 736, 136799 , 2019
16. Removal of Cr (VI) from aqueous solution using VO2 (B) nanoparticles, Chemical Physics Letters, 136934, 2019
17. Optical constants and exciton properties of ZnxCd1-xS, Optik, 163022 , 2019
18. Impact of increasing concentration of l-alanine environment on structural, UV–vis, SHG efficiency,
luminescence and dielectric traits of zinc thiourea chloride (ZTC) crystal, Optik, 185, 317-324 , 2019
19. Growth of NH4H2PO4 crystal in urea environment to optimize linear-nonlinear optical traits for photonic
device applications, Optik, 185, 1247-1252 , 2019
20. Band parameters for Zn 1−xMoxTe studied by means of spin-polarized first-principles calculations, Journal of
Computational Electronics, 1-9 , 2019
21. Temperature dependence of the optical and lattice vibration properties in gallium arsenide, Optik, 176 (2019)
366-371, 2018
22. Composition dependence of penetration range and backscattering coefficient of electrons impinging on
SixGe1-x and GaAsxN1-x semiconducting alloys, Ultramicroscopy, 195 (2018) 53–57 , 2018
23. Elastic constants and mechanical stability of In xAl1 − xAsySb1 − y lattice-matched to different substrates,
Philosophical Magazine, VOL. 98, NO. 28, 2582–2594,2018
24. Microhardness, phase transition, acoustic wave velocities and melting temperature of AlGaSb, International
Journal of Modern Physics, Vol. 32, No. 20, 1850210, 2018
25. Optical properties and exciton binding energy and related parameters of CdTe: Pressure-induced effects, Optik,
170, 37–42, 2018
26. Conduction-and valence band offsets of Zn 1-xMgxSe/Zn1-yMgySe heterointerfaces, Physica B: Condensed Matter,
Volume 543, , Pages 54-59 , 2018
27. Ag-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles for Enhanced Ethanol Gas Sensing Application, Journal of Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology, 18 (5), 3557-3562, 2018
28. Positron affinity and bulk lifetime and positronium work function in indium phosphide under pressure, Journal
of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, 225, 5-9, 2018
29. Energy gaps, valence and conduction charge densities and optical properties of GaAs1-xPx, International
Journal of Modern Physics B, 32 (10), 1850125 ,2018
30. Energy gaps and refractive index of lattice-matched and mismatched InxAl1− xAsySb1− y quaternaries, Optik,
159, 143-149, 2018
31. Optical phonon modes and polaron related parameters in GaxIn1− xP, Physica B: Condensed Matter, 531, 144-
148 , 2018
32. Temperature dependence of the refractive index in ZnSe1-xSx, Optik-International Journal for Light and
Electron Optics, 155, 292-296 , 2018
33. Fuzzy approach for residual life assessment of paper insulation, Condition Assessment Techniques in Electrical
Systems (CATCON), 26-30, 2017
34. Dependence on pressure of the elastic parameters and microhardness of InSb, Infrared Physics & Technology,
86, 176-180 , 2017
35. Fabrication and Temperature Dependent Electrical Characterization of n-ZnO Nanowires/p-Si Substrate
Heterojunction Diodes, Journal of Nanoelectronics and Optoelectronics, 12 (10), 1162-1166, 2017
36. Pseudopotential calculations of AlSb under pressure, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular
Spectroscopy, Volume 190, Pages 215-219 ,2017
37. Band structure and optical constants of GaAs 1-xNx, Optik-International Journal for Light and Electron Optics,
131, 317-322, 2017
38. A comparative Study of key Properties of Glycine Glycinium Picrate (GGP) and Glycinium Picrate (GP): A
Combined Experimental and Quantum Chemical Approach, Elsevier Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, Volume 22,
Issue 3, March 2018, Pages 352-362
39. Molecular structure, vibrational, optical, molecular first order hyperpolarizability analysis of {Dibromobis (l-
proline) zinc (II)}: A novel nonlinear optical material, Optik-International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, 127
(5), 2852-2860 , 2016
40. Fault severity determination in transformers using dissolved gas analysis (DGA), India Conference (INDICON),
2015 Annual IEEE,
41. Wireless monitoring of temperature and humidity using sensor array, India Conference (INDICON), 2015
Annual IEEE
42. A semi flexible integrated wireless humidity sensor, India Conference (INDICON), 2015 Annual IEEE
43. Long Range Interaction and Structural Stability of Close Packed Polytypic Materials, Materials Focus, 4 (6), 475-
478, 2015
44. Molecular structure, spectroscopic (IR, Raman, Ultra Violet-Visible) and nonlinear optical investigation on
DCBLPZ: A novel semiorganic NLO material, Journal of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, 1550061 , 2015
45. Effect of organic ligands (L-Proline and L-Methionine) on growth, structural, vibrational, crystalline perfection,
SHG efficiency, microscopic and optical properties of KDP …, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and
Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 124, 571-578, 2014
46. Synthesis, growth, crystal structure, EDX, UV–vis–NIR and DSC studies of L-proline lithium bromide
monohydrate—A new semiorganic compound, Journal of Crystal Growth, 391, 104-110 , 2014
47. Optical and energy-loss spectra of ZnS from ab initio molecular dynamics simulation: Temperature effect,
Optik-International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, 124 (21), 5095-5098, 2013
48. Polymorphism and Polytypism in Elements-I, Journal of Advanced Physics, 2 (3), 235-240 , 2013
49. Polymorphism and Polytypism in Elements-II (MD Simulation), Journal of Advanced Physics, 2 (3), 196-199 ,
2013
50. Molecular Dynamics Study of Silver Iodide, Materials Focus, 2 (4), 293-297, 2013
51. Ab initio study of structural parameters and optical properties of ZnTe 1− xOx, Superlattices and
Microstructures, 53, 155-162 , 2013
52. Pressure-dependent dynamical properties of Zn-based II–VI semiconductors, Physica B: Condensed Matter, 407
(17), 3570-3574, 2012
53. Exciton and polaron properties in Ga x In 1− x As ternary mixed crystals, Journal of Luminescence, 131 (10),
2153-2159 , 2011
54. Molecular Dynamics Simulation of ZnS using Interatomic Potentials, AIP, Proceedings Of The Fifth Saudi
Physical Society Conference (SPS5) 1370, 2011
55. Quantum confinement effects on the band structure and dielectric properties of nanostructured GaAs, Physica
Scripta, 84 (1), 015704, 2011
56. Structural and dielectric studies of pure and Mn doped GaSe, Science of Advanced Materials, 3 (2), 239-244 ,
2011
57. Molecular Dynamics Study of Phase Transformation in Cobalt, Conf. Proceeding NC-ATIC, Delhi university, 2016
58. Simulation of close packed Polytypic Materials, Proc. Intl Workshop Prep. & Charct. Tech. Imp. Single Crystals,
National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, , 2001
59. Stabilities of modulated phases of close packed materials, physica status solidi (b), 218 (2), 425-430, 2000
Book Chapter: Performance Enhancement and Extension of DGA-Based Transformer Fault Diagnosis Methods
Using Soft-Computing Techniques, Soft Computing in Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics of Electrical
and Mechanical Systems, Springer, 287-324 , 2020

Major Research Projects completed:

1. "Structure and Fundamental Properties of Materials-2" of amount SR 200000 (Approx. INR 3,945,520) funded by
Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
2. "Investigation of Physical Properties of Semiconducting Materials under High Pressure" of amount SR 100000
(Approx. INR 1,972,228) funded by Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
3. "Functional Nanomaterials: New Avenues for Mitigating Energy and Environmental Problems" of amount SR
500000 (Approx. INR 9,862,510) funded by Research Centre for Advanced Material Science, King Khalid University,
Abha, Saudi Arabia.
4. "Temperature dependence of Optical Properties in GaAs" of amount SR 50000 (Approx. INR 986,237) funded by
Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
5. "Structure and Fundamental Properties of Materials" of amount SR 200000 (Approx. INR 3,945,520) funded by
Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
6. "Ag doped ZnO Nanomaterial for Enhanced Ethanol Gas Sensing Application" of amount SR 50000 (Approx. INR
986,237) funded by Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
7. "Fabrication and Temperature Dependent Electrical Characterizations of n-ZnO Nanorods/p-Si Substrate
Hetrojunction diode" of amount SR 50000 (Approx. INR 986,237) funded by Deanship of Scientific Research, King
Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
8-"Molecular Dynamics study of Structural and Thermodynamical Properties of AgI" of amount SR 66,400 (Approx.
INR 1,309,673) funded by Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
9."Stabilities of Modulated Phases in Nanocrystals" of amount SR 6,40,000 (Approx. INR 12,623,677) funded by
Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Workshop and Conference

1. MSSC2010: Ab-initio Modelling in Solid State Chemistry, Imperial College London from September 13-17, 2010
2. Physics And Energy Horizons, SPS5, King Khalid University, Abha Saudi Arabia from October 25-27, 2010
3. Project management professional (PMP), MTiC (Management & Technology Innovation Comapny) USA,
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December 19 -23 , 2012
4. Workshop on "Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education", Academic Development and Quality Deanship,
King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia, November 17-18, 2012
5.Training program (Developing Research Abilities: Idea Formulation and Research Management), KACST, Saudi
Arabia, March-05, 2013
6. First Scientific Meeting of Department of Physics, King Khalid University, Abha Saudi Arabia April 27, 2016
7. Second Scientific Meeting of Department of Physics, King Khalid University, Abha Saudi Arabia May 03, 2017
8. Third Scientific Meeting of Department of Physics, King Khalid University, Abha Saudi Arabia March 28, 2018
9. Workshop on Research Methods and Statistical Analysis, King Khalid University, Abha Saudi Arabia from
November 18-19, 2015
10. Fault Severity Determination in Transformer using Dissolve Gas Analysis (DGA), 12th INDICON 2015, at Jamia
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Millia Islamia, New Delhi, December 17 - 20 , 2015
11. Wireless monitoring of temperature and humidity using sensor array, 12th INDICON 2015, at Jamia Millia
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Islamia, New Delhi, December 17 - 20 , 2015
12. A semi flexible integrated wireless humidity sensor, 12th INDICON 2015, at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi,
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December 17 - 20 , 2015
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13. Seminar on Physics of Materials, University of Jammu, November 24-25 , 2004.
14. Science Academies Online Lecture Workshop on Frontiers in Science & Engineering - Opportunities for
Graduates. Science Foundation and MHRD-IIC-DDUC Chapter ,Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi,
New Delhi ,September 14-19, 2020
15. Webinar on Academic Publishing & Enhancing Research Effectiveness, Dr. Zakir Hussain Library, Jamia Millia
Islamia, New Delhi-June 09, 2020

 worked in the Course Development Committee, Department of Physics, King Khalid University, Abha,
Saudi Arabia, as a member and developed:
(i) New Bachelor Program in Physics
(ii) New Ph.D. Program in Physics
Membership:

 Member of Saudi Physical Society

Training & Development:

 Project Management Professionals (PMP) at King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
 Blackboard Training ( A software for e-learning) at King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
 Linux Administration at OSS, Malaysia
 LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) development at OSS Malysia

Computer skills
High Performance Computing, Linux and Windows operating system
Programming language : C/C++ and Mathematica
Simulation Packages: Wien2k, GULP, CASTEP, Moldy NAMD, VMD, Gromacs,
Statistical Packages: Origin, SPSS, R
Main Scientific Skills
Molecular Dynamics Technique, DFT, Ising Model Based Computations;
Crystal Growth; Thin films (dip coating), X-ray diffraction (Powder), Scanning Electron Microscopy .