Bio
Dr. Muhammad Rakibul Islam is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh. He completed his Ph.D. in Physics from University of Central Florida (UCF), USA in May 2015. In his PhD, he worked on the fabrication of the carbon nanotube and 2D materials (more specifically, Graphene and MoS2) based nano-electronic devices and study their electron transport properties. Prior to this, Dr. Rakib completed his Masters in Physics in 2011 from the same institution (UCF, USA). He received his B.Sc. Degree in Physics from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He also received an M. Phil. degree in physics from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 2009.
Education & Training
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Ph.D 2015
Physics
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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M.Sc 2011
Physics
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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M. Phil. 2009
Physics
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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M. Sc. 2002
Physics
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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B.Sc (Hons.) 2001
Physics
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Honors, Awards and Grants
Publications
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Defect mediated visible light induced photocatalytic activity of Co3O4 nanoparticle decorated MoS2 nanoflower: A combined experimental and theoretical study
Journal Paper Heliyon 9 (3), e14536
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Journal Paper Surfaces and Interfaces, 102750
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Journal Paper Optical Materials 133, 113065
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Effect of MWCNT nanofiller on the dielectric performance of bio-inspired gelatin based nanocomposites
Journal Paper RSC Adv., 2022, 12, 14686
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Improved optical, electrical, and thermal properties of bio-inspired gelatin/SWCNT composite
Journal Paper AIP Advances 12, 045317 (2022)
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Significantly improved dielectric performance of bio-inspired gelatin/single-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposite
Journal Paper Journal of Applied Physics 131, 124103 (2022)
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Hydrothermal synthesis of Co3O4 nanoparticles decorated three dimensional MoS2 nanoflower for exceptionally stable supercapacitor electrode with improved capacitive performance
Journal Paper Journal of Energy Storage, 47, 103551, 2022
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Bio-inspired gelatin/single-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposite for transient electrochemical energy storage: An approach towards eco-friendly and sustainable energy system
Journal Paper Heliyon 7 (7), e07468, 2021
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GO based PVA nanocomposites: tailoring of optical and structural properties of PVA with low percentage of GO nanofillers
Journal Paper Heliyon, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2021, e06983
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Synthesis, characterization and visible light-responsive photocatalysis properties of Ce doped CuO nanoparticles: A combined experimental and DFT+ U study
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Significantly improved dielectric properties of bio-compatible starch/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites
Journal Paper Synthetic Metals, 116624, 2021
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Effect of Al doping on the structural and optical properties of CuO nanoparticles prepared by solution combustion method: Experiment and DFT investigation
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Enhanced photocatalytic activity of Mg-doped ZnO thin films prepared by sol–gel method
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Enhanced electrochemical performance of flexible and eco-friendly starch/graphene oxide nanocomposite
Journal Paper Heliyon, 6(10), e05292, 2020
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Enhanced electrochemical performance of solution processed single wall carbon nanotube reinforced polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite synthesized via solution-cast method
Journal Paper Nano Expess, 1, 030013, 2020.
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Structural, optical and photocatalysis properties of sol-gel deposited Al-doped ZnO thin films
Journal Paper Surface and interfaces,16, 120, 2019
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Influence of annealing temperature on tuning the band gap of Mn-doped ZnS thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis technique
Journal Paper Indian J Phys, 93, 611, 2019
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Synthesis and Characterization of Reduced Graphene Oxide Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite,
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Bandgap Engineering of MoS2 Flakes via Oxygen Plasma: A Layer Dependent Study
Journal Paper J. Phys. Chem. C, 120 , 13801, 2016
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Two-dimensional lateral heterojunction through bandgap engineering of MoS2 via oxygen plasma
Journal Paper J. Phys. Cond. Matr., 28, 364002, 2016
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Towards parallel fabrication of SET via DEP assembly of individual single wall carbon nanotube
Journal Paper Nanoscale, 7, 9786, 2015.
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Photoluminescence quenching in gold-MoS2 hybrid nanoflakes
Journal Paper Nature Scientific Reports, 4, 5575, 2014
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Recent progress in parallel fabrication of individual single walled carbon nanotube based devices using dielectrophoresis (Invited Review Article).
Journal Paper Materials Express, 4, 263, 2014
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Electrical property tuning via defect engineering of single layer MoS2 by oxygen plasma
Journal Paper Nanoscale, 6, 10033, 2014
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Low temperature electron transport spectroscopy of mechanically templated carbon nanotube single electron transistors
Journal Paper J. Appl. Phys. 114, 084311, 2013
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Deposition of Nano Fiber ZnO and Zn1-xCdxO Thin Films by a Simple Spray Pyrolysis and Characterizations for Optoelectronic Applications
Journal Paper Advanced Materials Research, 545, 100, 2012
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A general approach for high yield fabrication of CMOS compatible all semiconducting carbon nanotube field effect transistors
Journal Paper Nanotechnology 23, 125201, 2012
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Annealing effects on the structural and optical properties of nanocrystalline ZnO films deposited by spray pyrolysis
Journal Paper Sensors & Transducers, 134, 170, 2011
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Fabrication of Aligned Carbon Nanotube Array Electrodes for Organic Electronics Devices
Journal Paper Materials Express 1, 80, 2011
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Schottky diode via dielectrophoretic assembly of reduced graphene oxide sheets between dissimilar metal contacts
Journal Paper New J. Phys. 13, 035021, 2011
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Effect of molar concentration on the optical and surface properties of CdO thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis
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Optical properties of ZnO nano fiber thin films grown by spray pyrolysis of zinc acetate precursor
Journal Paper Cryst. Res. Technol., 44, 286, 2009.
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Optical and electrical properties of CdO thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis method
Journal Paper J. Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, 32, 97, 2008
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Enhanced photocatalytic activity of Mg-doped ZnO thin films prepared by sol-gel method
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Bioinspired multifunctional starch / graphene oxide nanocomposite for transient energy storage applications
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Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanocomposite for Flexible Energy Storage Applications
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Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoflower Shaped MoS2/Co3O4 Nanocomposites
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Solution Processed Single Wall Carbon Nanotube- PVA nanocomposite: optical, thermal, electrical, and mechanical investigation
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Highly-enhanced optical, mechanical and dielectric performance of Graphene oxide (GO) enriched enriched starch nanocomposite
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Structural, electrical and optical properties of CuO and Al-doped CuO nanoparticle synthesized by solution combustion technique
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GO based PVA nanocomposites: Tailoring of optical and structural properties of PVA with low percentage of GO nanofillers
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Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide Nanoparticle by Modified Sol Gel Techniques
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Effect of aluminum (al) doping on the photocatalytical properties of nanostructured zinc oxide (azo) thin films
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Synthesis of graphene oxide and characterization of plasticized starch based go polymer nanocomposites
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Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable Starch Based GO and RGO Polymer
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Effect of Cu concentration on the sol-gel deposited Zinc Oxide thin films
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Sructural, Optical, Electrical and Uv-Assisted Photocatalytical Properties of Nanostructured Aluminum Doped Zinc Oxide (AZO) Thin Films
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The Morphological and Optical Properties of Graphene Oxide-Tin Oxide Nanocomposite
Conference Paper National Conference on Physics, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 5-7, 2017
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Electrical property tuning via defect engineering of single layer MoS2 by oxygen plasma
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Carbon nanotube- MoS2 p-n junction: Fabrication and transport properties
Conference Paper APS March Meeting, Denver, Colorado, USA, March 3-7, 2014
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Towards parallel, CMOS-compatible fabrication of carbon nanotube single electron transistors
Conference Paper APS March Meeting, Denver, Colorado, USA, March 3-7, 2014
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Design rule for the fabrication of carbon nanotube single electron transistor,
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Design rule for the fabrication of carbon nanotube single electron transistor
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A general approach for high yield fabrication of CMOS compatible all semiconducting carbon nanotube field effect transistors
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A general approach for high yield fabrication of CMOS compatible all semiconducting carbon nanotube field effect transistors,
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Schottky diode via dielectrophoretic assembly of reduced graphene oxide sheets between dissimilar metal contacts
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Schottky diode via dielectrophoretic assembly of reduced graphene oxide sheets between dissimilar metal contacts
Conference Paper APS March Meeting, Dallas, Texas, USA, March 21-25, 2011
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Luttinger-liquid behavior in aligned array of single wall carbon nanotube
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Temperature dependent charge transport in regioregular poly (3-hexylthiophene) crystalline nanoribbon field effect transistor
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Temperature dependent charge transport in regioregular poly (3-hexylthiophene) crystalline nanoribbon field effect transistor
Conference Paper APS March Meeting, Portland, Oregon, March 15-19, 2010
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Investigations on the structural and optical properties of ZnO nano fiber thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis method
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The structural and optical properties of nanocrystalline ZnO films deposited by spray pyrolysis
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Optical and electrical characteristics of CdO thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis method
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Synthesis of CdO thin film of different molar concentration by spray pyrolysis method
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Chiral Symmetry in Hot Dense Nuclear Matter Annual Conference on Physics Education and Employment,19 - 20 April 2007, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized By BPS
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Plasma treated semiconductor dichalcogenide materials and devices therefrom
Patent US Patent 9, 472, 396, 2016
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Recent Posts
Research Summary
Dr. Rakib's current research interests is two-fold:
i) Synthesis of nano-materials and fabrication of nanodevices for energy storage and environment applications.
ii) Synthesis of nanostructured thin films for solar cell and sensing applications.
So far Dr. Rakib has published 24 peer-reviewed international journals (800+ citations, h-index of 11 and his total impact factor of published journals has crossed 60) and one US patent.
Interests
- 1D, 2D NanoMaterials
- Polymer Nanocomposite
- Semiconducting Thin Film