Assist. Prof. Dr. Rehana Riaz | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor International Islamic University Islamabad Pakistan

Dr. Rehana Riaz is a passionate and dedicated academician specializing in Physics and Nanoelectronics. With extensive experience in research, teaching, and departmental leadership, she excels in creating impactful contributions to her field. Her expertise spans microelectronic devices, semiconductor fabrication, and advanced nanoscience techniques.

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Education 🎓

• PhD (2015): International Islamic University Islamabad
  Thesis: “Simulation Fabrication and Characterization of Ultra Shallow Junctions in CMOS”
• M.Phil (2001): Islamia University Bahawalpur
  Thesis: “Spectroscopic Evaluation of Glow Discharge Plasmas”
• M.Sc (1997): Islamia University Bahawalpur
  Majors: Electronics, Mathematical Methods, Solid State & Nuclear Physics
• B.Ed (1998): Government Old Degree College Bahawalpur
• B.Sc (1995): Islamia University Bahawalpur
  Majors: Double Math and Physics
• F.Sc (1993): Government Old Degree College Bahawalpur
• SSC (1990): Government Higher Secondary School Model Town ‘A’ Bahawalpur

Professional Experience 🏫

• Assistant Professor (2017–Present): International Islamic University Islamabad
  • Teaching advanced courses in Physics and Nanoscience
  • Supervising graduate and undergraduate students
  • Leading research projects, including HEC-funded initiatives
• Assistant Professor (IPFP) (2015–2017): Federal Urdu University
• Lecturer (2011–2015): Center for Emerging Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (CESET)
• Visiting Lecturer (2010–2011): International Islamic University Islamabad
• Research Fellow (2006–2011): HEC-funded project on CMOS Nanoelectronics
• Lecturer (2002–2004): Government College

Research Interests 🔬

• Nanoelectronics and Semiconductor Device Processing
• Advanced Materials and Nanoscience Applications
• Plasma Physics and Spectroscopic Techniques
• Fabrication of Graphene and Advanced Sensor Technologies

Awards and Achievements 🏆

• Principal Investigator for an HEC-funded project on graphene fabrication
• Participated in prestigious international workshops and training programs on microelectronics and ion beam analysis techniques
• Contributed to the development of curricula and academic programs

Publications Top Notes: 📚

“Fabrication of Graphene with Little Alteration in Hummer’s Method” (2022) – Published in Journal of Nano Materials Science. [Cited by 15 articles]

“Formation and Characterization of Ultra-shallow Junctions for CMOS Devices” (2018) – Published in Microelectronics Journal. [Cited by 25 articles]

“Spectroscopic Analysis of Glow Discharge Plasmas” (2014) – Published in Plasma Physics Reports. [Cited by 30 articles]