MSE Research Area

Energy Materials

Energy materials research is all about designing, understanding, and improving materials that can generate, store, convert, or save energy more efficiently, cheaply, and sustainably.

The main objectives are to:

  • Increase energy efficiency

  • Reduce cost and environmental impact

  • Improve stability, lifetime, and safety

  • Enable renewable and clean energy technologies

Key examples:

  • Solar cells

    • Silicon (c-Si, a-Si)

    • Thin films: CdTe, CIGS

    • Perovskite solar cells

  • Thermoelectric materials

    • Bi₂Te₃, PbTe (convert heat → electricity)

  • Photocatalysts

    • TiO₂, ZnO for water splitting and hydrogen generation

  • Fuel cell materials

    • Proton exchange membranes (Nafion)

    • Electrocatalysts (Pt, Ni, Co-based)
Associated Teachers
Pabitro Prosad Mondal
Dr. Md. Aminul Islam
Abdullah-Al-Mazed Khan
Biodegradable Smart Packaging Biodegradable Smart Packaging integrates intelligent features with environmentally friendly materials to enhance product safety, quality, and sustainability. Made from biodegradable polymers or bio-based materials, this packaging naturally decomposes after disposal, reducing environmental impact and plastic waste. Embedded smart technologies-such as freshness indicators, temperature sensors, QR codes, or RFID tags-enable real-time monitoring of product condition, traceability, and authenticity throughout the supply chain. These features help prevent food spoilage, extend shelf life, and improve consumer confidence by providing clear, accessible information. Biodegradable smart packaging is especially valuable in food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural sectors, where safety and quality control are critical. By combining functionality with sustainability, it supports circular economy goals while meeting modern demands for transparency, efficiency, and eco-conscious product design.
Associated Teachers
Pabitro Prosad Mondal
Maliha Rahman
Dr. Md. Aminul Islam
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Testing and Degradation Analysis Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Testing and Degradation Analysis focuses on evaluating the performance, reliability, and long-term durability of PV modules under real and accelerated operating conditions. This research involves electrical characterization, environmental stress testing, and advanced diagnostic techniques such as electroluminescence (EL), infrared thermography, and I–V analysis to identify defects including microcracks, potential-induced degradation (PID), hotspot formation, and encapsulant aging. The outcomes help in understanding degradation mechanisms, improving module design, enhancing quality control, and predicting lifetime energy yield of solar PV systems.
Associated Teachers
Dr. Md. Aminul Islam
Advanced Ceramic Materials Research

Advanced ceramic materials are high-performance inorganic, non-metallic solids engineered to deliver exceptional properties under extreme conditions. Unlike traditional ceramics, they are designed with precise compositions and microstructures to achieve high strength and hardness, excellent thermal and chemical stability, wear and corrosion resistance, and unique electrical, magnetic, or optical functions.

They are broadly classified into structural ceramics (e.g., alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, silicon nitride) used in cutting tools, bearings, armor, and high-temperature components, and functional ceramics (e.g., piezoelectric, ferroelectric, dielectric, ionic-conducting ceramics) used in sensors, actuators, capacitors, fuel cells, and electronic devices. Because of their reliability and multifunctionality, advanced ceramics play a critical role in aerospace, energy, electronics, biomedical implants, and renewable technologies.
Associated Teachers
Umme Salma Mst. Mahmuda
Pabitro Prosad Mondal
Dr. Md. Aminul Islam
Self Cleaning and Smart Glass

Self-cleaning smart glass is an advanced functional glass that combines smart optical control with surface engineering to reduce dirt, dust, and maintenance.

It works mainly through photocatalytic and hydrophilic coatings, typically based on TiO₂. Under sunlight (UV), the coating breaks down organic contaminants, while its super-hydrophilic surface allows rainwater to spread evenly and wash away dirt without leaving streaks. When integrated with smart glass technologies (electrochromic, thermochromic, or photochromic), it can also control light transmission, heat gain, and privacy in real time.

Because of these features, self-cleaning smart glass is widely used in buildings, solar panels, automotive windshields, skylights, and display windows, offering energy efficiency, improved visibility, and reduced cleaning cost.
Associated Teachers
Dr. Md. Aminul Islam
Abdullah-Al-Mazed Khan