Assist. Prof. Dr. Abdul Kabir | Nuclear astrophysics | Young Scientist Award

Assistant Professor at Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, Pakistan

Dr. Abdul Kabir Khan 🎓, born on 11 March 1991 🇵🇰, is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad. He specializes in Theoretical Nuclear Astrophysics 🔭 and is an HEC-approved Ph.D. supervisor. His research bridges nuclear physics and astrophysics, focusing on nuclear properties under extreme conditions 🌌. He earned his Ph.D. and MS from GIK Institute 🏛️, with multiple Gold Medals 🥇. Dr. Khan has published and reviewed for leading journals 📖 and has also contributed significantly to curriculum development 📚 and project management 🛠️ at IST.

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🎓 Education & Experience 

Education:

• 🎓 Ph.D. in Theoretical Nuclear Astrophysics — GIK Institute (2018-2021)

• 🎓 MS in Theoretical Nuclear Astrophysics — GIK Institute (2016-2018) 🥇

• 🎓 M.Sc. in Theoretical Physics — Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan (2014-2016) 🥇

• 🎓 B.Sc. (Physics, Maths-A, Electronics) — Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan (2011-2013) 🥇

• 🎓 F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering & Biology) — BISE Mardan (2008-2010)

• 🎓 SSC (Sciences) — BISE Peshawar (2005-2007)

Experience:

• 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Department of Space Science, IST Islamabad (2021–Present)

• 👨‍🏫 Lecturer, Govt Post Graduate College Mardan (2021)

• 👨‍🔬 Research & Graduate Assistant, GIK Institute (2016–2021)

• 👨‍🏫 Teaching Assistant, GIK Institute (2016–2018)

• 👨‍🏫 Lecturer, Govt Degree College Mardan (2015–2016)

• 🚀 Co-PI, Space and Astrophysics Research Lab (2023–Present)

🧠 Professional Development 

Dr. Abdul Kabir Khan has actively participated in academic and administrative roles alongside his teaching 📚. He has contributed to curriculum design 🛠️, managed program specifications 🧩, and supervised BS/MS/Ph.D. Self-Assessment Reports 📄 at IST. As a scholarship and social media focal person 🎯, he has enhanced outreach and student engagement 📢. He has also managed Final Year Projects 🏆, showing commitment to research mentoring. His professional growth is evident from his multiple academic appointments, conference participation 📜, and his role as a reviewer for esteemed journals 🔍. Dr. Khan remains devoted to bridging education and research excellence 🌟.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Abdul Kabir Khan’s research domain is Theoretical Nuclear Astrophysics 🚀. His focus lies in studying nuclear properties under extreme conditions 🌋, radiative capture reactions, nuclear weak interaction rates, and stellar evolution 🔥. He develops and applies models like the relativistic mean field, R-matrix approach, and potential models to investigate nucleosynthesis processes (r-, s-, p-, rp-processes) 🌌. His work extends from low-energy nuclear reactions to stellar explosion mechanisms 🌟. Dr. Khan aims to bridge fundamental nuclear physics and astrophysical phenomena, thus contributing crucial insights into cosmic element formation and the behavior of matter under extreme astrophysical environments 💫.

🏅 Awards & Honors 

• 🥇 Gold Medalist in M.S. — GIK Institute

• 🥇 Gold Medalist in M.Sc. — Abdul Wali Khan University

• 🥇 Gold Medalist in B.Sc. — Abdul Wali Khan University

• 🏆 Best Final Year Project Award (2021–2022) — IST Islamabad

• 🏆 Best Final Year Project Award (2022–2023) — IST Islamabad

• 🏆 Best Final Year Project Award (2023–2024) — IST Islamabad

• 🏅 Young Scientist Award (AI & Robotics) — 2023

• 🎖️ Secured First Position in SSC (Science Group) — 2007

• 🏅 Research Assistantship (Ph.D. and MS) — GIK Institute

• 📜 HEC Approved PhD Supervisor — Since June 2022

• 🧪 Reviewer for leading journals like Nuclear Physics A, Scientific Reports, Physica Scripta, Advances in Space Research, and Chinese Physics

Publication Top Notes

1. Investigation of ground state and the β-decay properties of 156−162Nd

• Journal: Nuclear Physics A

• Publication Date: May 2025

• Type: Journal Article

• DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclphysa.2025.123057

• Source: Crossref

• Summary: This study explores the ground-state structures and β-decay behaviors of neodymium isotopes 156−162^{156-162}156−162Nd. It likely involves theoretical nuclear models and experimental comparisons relevant to nuclear structure physics.

2. Investigation of 14C(p, γ)15N at low energies

• Journal: Modern Physics Letters A

• Publication Date: January 20, 2025

• Type: Journal Article

• DOI: 10.1142/S0217732324502080

• Source: Crossref

• Summary: Focuses on the proton capture reaction 14C(p,γ)15N^{14}\text{C}(p,\gamma)^{15}\text{N}14C(p,γ)15N at low energy ranges, which is important for astrophysical processes like stellar nucleosynthesis and primordial element formation.

3. Arbitrary amplitude electron-acoustic solitary waves in magnetoplasma with Kaniadakis distributed electrons

• Journal: AIP Advances

• Publication Date: December 1, 2024

• Type: Journal Article

• DOI: 10.1063/5.0240816

• Source: Crossref

• Summary: Studies electron-acoustic solitary waves in magnetized plasma considering Kaniadakis statistics (a generalized statistical framework), possibly useful for understanding space and astrophysical plasma behaviors.

4. Effect of ions anisotropy pressure on the ion-acoustic cnoidal waves in electron–positron–ion magnetoplasmas

• Journal: AIP Advances

• Publication Date: September 1, 2024

• Type: Journal Article

• DOI: 10.1063/5.0232570

• Source: Crossref

• Summary: Analyzes how anisotropic ion pressures affect ion-acoustic cnoidal waves in plasmas containing electrons, positrons, and ions under magnetic fields. Cnoidal waves are periodic solutions of nonlinear wave equations.

5. Re-investigation of Neutron Capture by 84^{84}84Kr and 86^{86}86Kr in the s-Process Nucleosynthesis

• Journal: Brazilian Journal of Physics

• Publication Date: June 2024

• Type: Journal Article

• DOI: 10.1007/s13538-024-01455-5

• Source: Crossref

• Summary: Re-evaluates the neutron capture cross-sections of krypton isotopes 84^{84}84Kr and 86^{86}86Kr, which are important for modeling the slow neutron capture (s-process) in stellar environments.

Conclusion

Dr. Abdul Kabir Khan demonstrates the perfect blend of scientific excellence, leadership ability, innovation, and community service required for a Young Scientist Award. His contributions in theoretical nuclear astrophysics significantly advance understanding in a challenging frontier of physics. His academic record, research depth, leadership in institutional development, and recognition by the scientific community make him a highly deserving and outstanding candidate for the award.