Department of Physics

Akash Kumer Paul is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Gono Bishwabidyalay, Bangladesh. He completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. degrees in Physics from Jahangirnagar University. As a young researcher, his academic interests focus on computational materials science, condensed matter physics, semiconductor physics, and advanced materials for energy and emerging technologies.

His research interests include density functional theory (DFT), first-principles calculations, semiconductor and optoelectronic materials, photovoltaic materials, two-dimensional (2D) and Janus materials, perovskites, magnetic and spintronic materials, and materials for sensing applications. He is particularly interested in investigating the structural, electronic, optical, magnetic, mechanical, and thermodynamic properties of advanced materials and exploring their potential applications in next-generation energy, electronic, optoelectronic, and spintronic devices.

His research work has contributed to the theoretical investigation of a wide range of functional materials, including Janus monolayers, perovskite and anti-perovskite compounds, magnetic materials, and Zintl compounds. Through computational and first-principles approaches, his work aims to understand fundamental material properties and identify promising candidates for advanced technological applications.

He is actively involved in undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and research activities in physics and materials science, with a particular interest in encouraging computational and interdisciplinary research among young researchers.

1. Akash Kumer Paul, Siraj Ud Daula Shamim, Md. Rony Hossain, Budrun Neher, Md. Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan, Farid Ahmed. “Comparative DFT and AIMD Investigation of Janus YSSe, ZrSSe, and NbSSe Monolayers as Anode Materials for High-Performance Calcium-Ion Batteries”. Surfaces and Interfaces, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2026.110054

2. Akash Kumer Paul, Md. Rony Hossain, Fatema Najrin, Budrun Neher, Md. Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan, Farid Ahmed. “First-principles assessment of multifunctional ferromagnetic A₂TiCrO₆ (A = Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra) double perovskites: Physical and magnetic properties for opto-spintronic applications”. ChemPhyMater, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphma.2026.01.006
3. Afiya Akter Piya, Anirbun Paul Arko, Akash Kumer Paul, Aditi Ahmed Ananna, Bivas Kumar Dash, Siraj Ud Daula Shamim “Comparative DFT investigation of 1T and 2H phase Janus TaSSe monolayers as potential sensors for toxic gas molecules”. Scientific Reports, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-55851-9

4. Rony Hossain, Mst. Shamima Khanom, Priyanka Mondal, Akash Kumer Paul, Farid Ahmed. “Compositional Tuning and Property Evolution in Cubic Mg-Based Perovskite and Anti-Perovskite Compounds (and ; B = Si, Ge, Sn, Pb): A Comparative First-Principles Study for Multifunctional Device Applications”. Materials Advances, https://doi.org/10.1039/D5MA00961H

5. Rony Hossain, Mst. Shamima Khanom, Priyanka Mondal, Akash Kumer Paul, Farid Ahmed. “A-site tuning of half-metallicity and physical properties in f-electron actinide perovskites ACmO₃and A’PuO₃: A spin-polarised DFT perspective for spintronics applications”. ChemPhyMater, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphma.2026.03.009

6. Rony Hossain, Mst. Shamima Khanom, Priyanka Mondal, Akash Kumer Paul, Farid Ahmed. “Evaluation of pressure induced physical and magnetic properties of A₃CrO₄(A = Mg, Ca, Sr) alkali–metal oxides for spintronics applications via DFT”. Materials Advances, https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ma00290k

7. Rony Hossain, Al Sakib Abdullah, Akash Kumer Paul, Farid Ahmed. “Pressure-Induced Modulation of Structural, Mechanical, Electronic, Optical, and Thermodynamical Properties in KZn₄As₃ and CsCd₄As₃ Zintl Compounds: Implications for Thermal and Optoelectronic Applications”. RSC Advances, https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ra06999a

1. Akash Kumer Paul, Md. Rony Hossain, Sujon Rana, Budrun Neher, Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan, Farid Ahmed. “First-Principles Insights into Pressure-Driven Interplay Between Spin Polarization and Optical Response in Half-Metallic Sr₃CrO₄ for Opto-Spintronic Applications.” International Conference on Physics 2026, 9–11 April 2026, Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, by Bangladesh Physical Society.
2. Akash Kumer Paul, Md. Rony Hossain, Sujon Rana, Budrun Neher, Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan, Farid Ahmed. “Pressure-Tunable Semiconductor-Metal Transition and Physical Property Evaluation of Cs-Based Zintl Phosphides Compounds (and ) for Optoelectronic Applications: A DFT Study”. 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Science: Innovation & Technology for Greener Industry (2nd ICFS:ITGI), 15–16 January, 2026, Faculty of Science, BUET, Dhaka-1000.
3. Akash Kumer Paul, Fatema Najrin, Budrun Neher, Md. Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan, Md. Alamgir Kabir, Humayun Kabir, Farid Ahmed, Md. Khalilur Rahman. “Prediction of Half-Metallic Properties of Cubic Ba₂VHfO₆ Double Perovskite by First-Principle Study”. Conference on Computational Physics and Materials Science. University of Rajshahi, 20^th April 2025.

• National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship 2025-2026.