Dr. Azam Ali Khan is a young researcher who earned his master's degree in physics from the esteemed Aligarh Muslim University, India. He obtained his PhD in Physics from the renowned Raja Ramnanan Centre for Advanced Technology, a prime research and development institute in India in the field of Laser technology. Dr. Khan continued his academic journey as an institute postdoc fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB, India) and currently serves as a Photonic Scientist at the Quantlase lab, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Dr. Khan adeptly handles a broad spectrum of lasers, including high-power and femtosecond lasers. Additionally, he excels in manipulating light spatially, utilizing liquid crystal-based spatial light modulators (LCOS-SLM) and digital micromirror devices (DMD). His expertise also lies in spintronics, marked by significant work on multiferroic nanostructures, enabling magnetization control through electric fields. He has vast experience of thin film deposition technique using pulsed laser. He has expertise in electron microscopy (like SEM, TEM) as well as force microscopy techniques (like AFM, PFM, MFM). His proficiency extends to synchrotron sources and crystallography, showcasing a remarkable skill set. He has contributed numerous research articles to peer reviewed international journals such as Applied Physics Letters (AIP), Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter (IOP), and Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (Elsevier). Dr. Azam Ali Khan's diverse accomplishments position him as an asset, with potential to advance various scientific domains.
Dedicated to advancing the frontier of quantum information technologies, Dr. Khan’s current focus lies in the dynamic realm of chaotic lasers for quantum random number generation. Leveraging the intricate interplay between chaos and the nonlinear dynamics of lasers, he is engaged in groundbreaking research to harness the unpredictable yet secure nature of chaotic laser outputs for the development of robust quantum random number generators. His expertise encompasses the intricate design, analysis, and application of chaotic laser systems, propelling the exploration of cutting-edge solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of quantum information science. He is concurrently involved in the development of photonic accelerator-driven decision-making system, poised to revolutionize machine learning, optical communication, and photonic circuit integration. Requiring cutting-edge optical components and unparalleled precision in light control, the project promises to redefine the landscape of photonic computation.
Dr. Khan is also engaged in pioneering water desalination and sanitation technology powered by solar energy. He employs the precision of the femtosecond laser micromachining technique to engineer metal surfaces with micro/nano structures, enhancing solar radiation absorption and elevating hydrophilicity. This ambitious water desalination project intertwines intricate foundational science, promising substantial alleviation of water scarcity challenges. The technology's self-sustainability, eco-friendliness, and zero carbon emissions align seamlessly with the requisites for a sustainable water solution for the future.
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