Dr. Muhammad Asif | Optics | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Muhammad Asif | Optics | Young Scientist Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | Shenzhen University | China

Dr. Muhammad Asif is a dedicated researcher with recognized expertise in the field of Optics, contributing actively to advancements in electromagnetic wave absorption and photonic device design. His work centers on computational modeling, simulation, and the development of next-generation Optics-based metamaterials, where a strong emphasis is placed on terahertz, infrared, and visible spectrum applications. With progressive contributions in Optics, he remains focused on enhancing absorber performance, improving device efficiency, and strengthening the scientific foundation of materials engineered for communication, sensing, and energy-harvesting technologies. The research record of Dr. Muhammad Asif reflects meaningful outcomes, including innovative ultra-wideband absorber structures that offer enhanced operational bandwidths, marking substantial relevance to modern Optics-driven industries and scientific frameworks. His publications demonstrate international visibility with multiple works featured in high-impact journals related to Optics, photonic materials, and terahertz absorbers, highlighting sustained productivity and scholarly depth. The collaborative efforts of Dr. Muhammad Asif extend globally across premier laboratories and institutions, reinforcing a dynamic research pipeline in applied Optics and computational photonics. He maintains active associations with advanced laboratories working in radio frequency integration, photonic information technologies, and Optics device engineering, where his contributions support technological growth, academic knowledge transfer, and cross-disciplinary innovation. His research outcomes underscore measurable scientific influence not only within theoretical Optics, but also in material engineering, metasurface development, and practical photonic implementation, thereby supporting the progression of sensing platforms, solar absorption systems, and terahertz technologies. This consistent engagement in Optics has positioned him among emerging scholars contributing significantly to the modern wave-interaction landscape through carefully engineered design strategies and simulation-based discoveries. Google Scholar profile of 76 Citations, 5 h-index, 2 i10-index.

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Featured Publications

1. Abdullah, M., Younis, M., Sohail, M. T., Wu, S., Zhang, X., Khan, K., Asif, M., & Yan, P. (2024). Recent progress of 2D materials‐based photodetectors from UV to THz waves: Principles, materials, and applications. Small, 20(47), 2402668.

2. Asif, M., Munir, R. M., & Wang, Q., Ouyang, Z. (2024). Graphene-based polarization insensitive structure of ultra-wideband terahertz wave absorber. Optical Materials, 154, 115759.

3. Asif, M., Ali, K., Munir, R. M., Anwar, S., Abdullah, M., Ouyang, Z., & Wang, Q. (2024). Ultra-wideband solar absorber via vertically structured GDPT metamaterials. Solar Energy, 282, 112957.

4. Asif, M., Wang, Q., Ouyang, Z., Lin, M., & Liang, Z. (2023). Ultra-wideband terahertz wave absorber using vertically structured IGIGIM metasurface. Crystals, 14(1), 22.

5. Abdullah, M., Younis, M., Sohail, M. T., Asif, M., Jinde, Y., Peiguang, Y., Junle, Q., ... (2025). Recent advancements in novel quantum 2D layered materials hybrid photodetectors from IR to THz: From principles to performance enhancement strategies. Chemical Engineering Journal, 504, 158917.