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Dr. Syed Hasnain is an Assistant Professor of Physics in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences within the Core Curriculum Program at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU). He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre (QMNC), Griffith University, Australia. He is actively engaged in teaching, research, and cross-disciplinary collaborations spanning physics and materials engineering, with a strong commitment to academic and industry excellence. His research focuses on the design, simulation, and optimization of advanced materials for next-generation electronic and energy devices, with particular emphasis on perovskite solar cells. His work explores the electronic, optical, and charge transport properties of novel materials, including lead-free perovskites and inorganic charge transport layers, aiming to develop efficient, stable, and environmentally sustainable photovoltaic technologies. Additionally, his research extends to emerging low-dimensional systems, especially two-dimensional and atomically thin materials, including topological materials, investigating their unique electronic and quantum properties for future optoelectronic and energy applications. Overall, his work seeks to bridge materials science and device engineering to advance high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions.
Ph.D Physics (Griffith University, Australia, 2017)
M.Phil Physics (Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan, 2010)
M.Sc. Physics (Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan, 2008)
B. Sc. Physics and Mathematics (University of Punjab, 2006)
Performance evaluation of metal-doped X-TiO₂ electron transport layers in perovskite solar cell devices: a review — Syed M Hasnain. Bulletin of Materials Science 49(1), 35 (2026).
Sustainable Nanofluid Engineering Synthesis Techniques and Emerging Applications in Smart Materials — M. Amin Mir, Syed M Hasnain, Noushi Zaidi, Mohammad Ayaz Ahmad, Ercan Bursal. Engineering Solutions for Modern Challenges in Advanced Materials Science (2026).
Noval synthesis of N‐substituted pyrroles by green catalyst: Apple juice — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, K Andrews, UM Mir. Vietnam Journal of Chemistry 64(1), 135–141 (2026).
Wastewater based microbial fuel cells (MFCs) for electric power harnessing: A review — LS Sundar, Syed M Hasnain, MW Ashraf. Next Research 4, 101282 (2026).
Computational analysis and optimization of novel CH₃NH₃SnI₃/CuAlO₂ organic perovskite interface for photovoltaic applications — A Rehman, Syed M Hasnain, I Qasim, A Iqbal, MI Malik, A IM Saleh, G Murtaza. Semiconductor Science and Technology 41(1), 015012 (2026).
Novel and Easy Spectroscopic Method for Cadmium Estimation in Aqueous Samples — M. Amin Mir, Syed M Hasnain, K. Andrews. Physics and Chemistry of Solid State 27(1), 15–19 (2026).
Numerical design and simulation of a tin-based perovskite solar cell incorporating MoO₃ as the hole transport layer — A Basit, Syed M Hasnain, I Qasim, A Iqbal, MI Malik, I Zubair, MA Mir. Next Materials 10, 101376 (2026).
Ionic Liquids as Catalysts, Solvents, and Sustainable Manner for Biodiesel Preparation — MA Mir, EV Ramana, Syed M Hasnain, M Mahmoud, K Andrews. Synthesis, Characterizations, and Applications of Ionanofluids, 123–146 (2026).
Ionic Liquids as Sustainable Solvents for Eco-Friendly Industrial Applications — MW Ashraf, MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, K Andrews. Synthesis, Characterizations, and Applications of Ionanofluids, 147 (2026).
An Insight Into Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Application of Ionic Liquids — MA Mir, M Mahmoud, Syed M Hasnain, K Andrews, L Syam. Synthesis, Characterizations, and Applications of Ionanofluids, 207–240 (2026).
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products as emerging contaminants: environmental fate, detection, and mitigation strategies — N Zaidi, MA Mir, SK Chang, N Abdelli, Syed M Hasnain, MA Ali Khan, … International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry 105(20), 8837–8865 (2025).
Pyrrole synthesis method using juice catalyst — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, K Andrews. US Patent 12,466,794 (2025).
Method for forming an N-substituted pyrrole from a hexadione with a juice catalyst — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, K Andrews. US Patent 12,441,682 (2025).
Formation, Structure analysis and Antibacterial activities of Manganese (II), Iron (II) and Cobalt (II) complexes with 2-N-(1,2-diphenyl-ethanone oxime) — M. Amin Mir, Maythem Mahmoud, Syed M Hasnain. International Conference on Materials Science and Mathematics for Advanced… (2025).
Juice-based synthetic method for pyrroles — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, K Andrews. US Patent 12,421,190 (2025).
Green synthesis method for forming substituted pyrroles — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, K Andrews. US Patent 12,410,127 (2025).
Computational analysis of dual absorber MASnI₃/RbGeI₃ materials for hybrid solar cells — Syed M Hasnain, A Iqbal, MA Mir, AMI Saleh, I Qasim, K Andrews. Journal of Physics: Conference Series 3122(1), 012005 (2025).
Improving Performance of Eco-friendly Perovskite Solar Cells with Fluorine Tin Oxide/Gold Nanolayers-doped Dual Optical Absorber — Syed M. Hasnain, Abid Iqbal, Irfan Qasim, K. Srinivasulu Reddy, M. Amin Mir, … Journal of Environmental Nanotechnology 14(3), 39–43 (2025).
Performance Assessment of Organometal Halide CH₃NH₃SnI₃ in PSCs Using — Syed M Hasnain, A Iqbal, I Qasim, MA Mir. Modern Practices and Trends in Expert Applications and Security: Proceedings… (2025).
Synthesis of N-substituted pyrroles by green catalyst — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, K Andrews. US Patent 12,378,191 (2025).
SCAPS-1D Simulation of Lead-Free BaZrS₃ Perovskite as an Ecofriendly Absorber Material for High-Performance Solar Cells — Syed M Hasnain. Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology (2025).
Computational Investigations of Inorganic Perovskite Absorber Material Using SCAP-1D Simulator — Syed M Hasnain. Modern Practices and Trends in Expert Applications and Security, 399–409 (2025).
Performance evaluation of organometal halide MASnI₃ and inorganic BaZrS₃ hybrids in perovskites solar cells: Theoretical approach — Syed M Hasnain, A Iqbal, I Qasim, K Irshad, MA Mir, MI Malik, LS Sundar. Hybrid Advances 9, 100408 (2025).
Microplastics in food products: Prevalence, artificial intelligence based detection, and potential health impacts on humans — MA Mir, MAA Khan, BK Banik, Syed M Hasnain, L Alzayer, K Andrews, … Emerging Contaminants 11(2), 100477 (2025).
A critical review on reduced graphene oxide-based materials — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, Minakshi. Advances in Electronics, Computer, Physical and Chemical Sciences, 7 (2025).
Control of home appliances for disabled patients through wearable muscle-controlled switch — S Qaiser, F Nabi, I Kareem, Syed M Hasnain. Advances in Electronics, Computer, Physical and Chemical Sciences, 56 (2025).
Sustainable solid municipal waste management in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and opportunities — MA Mir, K Andrews, Syed M Hasnain. Materials Research Proceedings 48 (2025).
Performance Assessment of Organometal Halide CH₃NH₃SnI₃ in PSCs Using SCAPS-1D Simulator — Syed M Hasnain, A Iqbal, I Qasim, MA Mir, M Memoria. International Conference on Modern Practices and Trends in Expert… (2024).
Nanowires in Biomedical Analysis: A Strategic Review — MAA Khan, MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, M Memoria. International Conference on Modern Practices and Trends in Expert… (2024).
A Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary, Systematic, and Futuristic Approach to Sustainable Food Systems — M Amin Mir, D Hefni, Syed M Hasnain, K Andrews, M Memoria. International Conference on Modern Practices and Trends in Expert… (2024).
Novel dual absorber configuration for eco-friendly perovskite solar cells: design, numerical investigations and performance of ITO-C60-MASnI₃-RbGeI₃-Cu₂O-Au — Syed M Hasnain, I Qasim, A Iqbal, MA Mir, N Abu-Libdeh. Solar Energy 278, 112788 (2024).
Transition metal complexes of (Ti, V, Cr and Mn,) and Pyrolidine-2-carboxylic acid synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity — MA Mir, MW Ashraf, K Andrews, Syed M Hasnain, A Singh. AIP Conference Proceedings 3122(1), 020004 (2024).
Designing and Prototyping Low Cost Portable Ventilator for Emergency uses — Syed M Hasnain, M. Umer, A. Iqbal, M. A. Mir, Minakshi. 2023 International Conference on Smart Devices (ICSD), 1–5 (2024).
Metal and Metal Oxide Nanostructures for Superconductors — MA Mir, K Andrews, Syed M Hasnain, A Kumar, S Prakash, A Bisht. Nanomaterials for Energy Applications, 274–307 (2024).
Synthesis and Spectral Analysis of Chromium, Copper Complexes of 2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethan-1 — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain, S Dernayka. Physics and Chemistry of Solid State 25(1), 91–97 (2024).
Determination of metals, fungi and mycotoxins in cat meal samples used in Saudi Arabia — MA Mir, K Andrews, Syed M Hasnain, N Abu-Libdeh, A Iqbal, S Sehar. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal 16(3), 1761–1768 (2023).
TumorDetNet: A unified deep learning model for brain tumor detection and classification — N Ullah, A Javed, A Alhazmi, Syed M Hasnain, A Tahir, R Ashraf. PLOS ONE 18(9), e0291200 (2023).
Examining the advances, obstacles, and achievements of tin-based perovskite solar cells: a review — Syed M Hasnain. Solar Energy 262, 111825 (2023).
Mixed Schiff Base and 8-hydroxyquinoline Complexes with Manganese, Iron and Zinc — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain. International Conference on Green Energy and Environment Engineering, 151–161 (2023).
Modelling and numerical simulations of eco-friendly double absorber solar cell — AR Owais Ahmad, Irfan Qasim, Syed M Hasnain, Zain ul Abdin, Muhammad Farooq, … Organic Electronics 117, 106781 (2023).
Molecular dynamic, Hirshfeld surface, molecular docking — MA Mir, FM Manhas, K Andrews, Syed M Hasnain, A Iqbal, S Sehar, A Younis. Results in Chemistry 5, 100763 (2023).
The chemical and spectroscopic analysis of Unani Medicine Safi — MA Mir, Syed M Hasnain. Proceedings of the 2022 11th International Conference on Bioinformatics… (2022).
Recent advances in biodecolorization and biodegradation of environmental threatening textile finishing dyes — S Sehar, T Rasool, Syed M Hasnain, MA Mir, I Naz, A Rehman, MS Shah, … 3 Biotech 12(9), 186 (2022).
Design and numerical investigations of eco-friendly, non-toxic (Au/CuSCN/CH₃NH₃SnI₃/CdTe/ZnO/ITO) perovskite solar cell and module — Q Irfan, A Owais, A Zainul, Syed M Hasnain Solar Energy 237, 52–61 (2022).
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Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSA (August 2021 - present)
Solar Cells, Energy Materials, Superconductivity, Hydrogen Storage, MEMS Microsystems