Faculty Profile
Md. Tofajjol Hossen Bhuiyan
BSc (Honours) and MS (Thesis) in Physics (SUST, Bangladesh), PhD in Materials Science (Monash University, Australia).
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics
Pabna University of Science and Technology
Pabna, Bangladesh
Contact Information
Total Publications: 31
Biography (1)
- Dr. Mohammad Tofajjol Hossen Bhuiyan is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST), Pabna, Bangladesh. He completed his Bachelor of Science [BSc (Honours)] in Physics from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh, with excellent CGPA (3.82 out of 4.00) and a distinction award. He subsequently completed his Master of Science [MS (Thesis)] in Physics from the same university with outstanding CGPA (3.99 out of 4.00) and a distinction award. In recognition of his outstanding academic achievements, he received the Chancellor’s Gold Medal and the Vice-Chancellor’s Award at the 3rd Convocation of SUST in 2020. The Chancellor’s Gold Medal was awarded in recognition of his highest overall academic achievement among all the graduates of the university, while the Vice-Chancellor’s Award recognized his highest CGPA at the master’s level in the Faculty of Science for the 2007–2008 academic session. Dr. Bhuiyan began his academic career as a Lecturer of Physics at the World University of Bangladesh (WUB), Dhaka in 2012. He later joined the Designated Reference Institute of Chemical Measurement (DRiCM) under the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) as a Scientific Officer (SO). In 2014, he joined Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) as a Lecturer in Physics. Through his academic and professional career, he has remained actively engaged in teaching, research, and higher education. In 2019, Dr. Bhuiyan went to China under the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) to pursue his PhD. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he returned to Bangladesh and later cancelled the admission at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). In 2022, he was awarded the Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) and the Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS) to pursue his PhD at Monash University, Australia. He successfully completed his doctoral studies and was awarded his PhD degree by Monash University in 2026. Dr. Bhuiyan has authored numerous research articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research interests encompass two-dimensional (2D) materials, condensed matter physics, solid-state physics, nanostructures and nanoelectronics, quantum electronics, and magnetism. His research focuses on the fundamental properties and potential applications of advanced materials and nanoscale systems.
Education (3)
- PhD from Monash University, Australia in 2026. Area of Specialization: Materials Science. Thesis Title: Understanding the Magnetic Gap and Spin Texture in Designer Ferromagnet-Topological Insulator-Ferromagnet Heterostructures.
- MS (Thesis) in Physics from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh. Year of Passing: 2011 (Scheduled: 2008), Result: CGPA 3.99 on a scale of 4.00 (Position: First).
- BSc (Honours) in Physics from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh. Year of Passing: 2009 (Scheduled: 2007), Result: CGPA 3.82 on a scale of 4.00 (Position: Second).
Teaching Experience (3)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna, Bangladesh (From 25 November 2016 to the current)
- Lecturer, Department of Physics, Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna, Bangladesh (From 25 November 2014 to 24 November 2016)
- Lecturer of Physics, Department of Basic Science, World University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh (From 15 October 2012 to 05 December 2012)
Administrative or Other Experience (2)
- Besides teaching I have also worked as an administrator in different sectors (such as chairman of the examination committee of first year 1st semester exam 2018 and member of several examination committees, syllabus committee and academic committee of the department of Physics, PUST).
- During my service at DRiCM, BCSIR from 2012 to 2014 as a scientific officer, I have prepared ISO/IEC 17025 calibration documents for accreditation and I have successfully conducted a training program on Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) as resource personnel organized by BCSIR and hosted by DRiCM.
Research Interests (5)
- Topological Insulators and Heterostructures
- Optical and Perovskite Materials
- 2D materials
- Tuning of Electronic and Optical Properties of Materials
- Quantum Electronics & Magnetism
Active Research Project (2)
- 2022: “Realizing new intrinsic magnetic topological insulators and heterostructures for lossless transport applications at high temperature”
- 2020: "Tuning of Electronic and Optical Properties of Perovskite Materials"
Previous Research Project (2)
- 2019: “Limitations on the way to achieve atomic resolution images at extremely high magnetic fields (≈45T) and ultra-low (≈2mK) temperatures using AFM and SPM and their possible solutions”
- 2016: “Suitable Materials for Transparent and Semi-transparent Solar Cell Technology”
External Affiliation (3)
- Member: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP)
- Member: Bangladesh Nano Society (BNS)
- Lifetime Member: Bangladesh Physical Society (BPS)
Awards & Recognition (10)
- AINSE Postgraduate Research Award (PGRA): Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Australia. [2023]
- Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS): Awarded by Monash University to pursue PhD degree at Monash University, Australia. [2022]
- Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS): Awarded by Monash University to pursue Ph.D. degree from Monash University, Australia. [2022]
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Awarded by the Chinese Government to pursue Ph.D. degree from the University of Science and Technology of China, China. [2019]
- Chancellor’s Gold Medal: In recognition of the highest talent and achievement among all graduates of the university at the master level, session 2007-2008. [2020]
- Vice-Chancellor’s Award: In recognition of 1st position in the Science Faculty and outstanding CGPA in MS degree. [2020]
- Distinction Award: In recognition of outstanding results and consistency in MS degree. [2011]
- Distinction Award: In recognition of excellent results and consistency in BSc (honours) degree. [2009]
- SUST Merit Scholarship: For achieving outstanding results and the top position in MS degree. [2011]
- SUST Merit Scholarship: For achieving excellent results and the second top position in BSc (honours) degree. [2009]
Journal Articles (26)
- Spin Texture Control and Magnetic Gap Engineering in a Ferromagnetic Insulator-Topological Insulator Sandwiched Heterostructure. Mohammad T. H. Bhuiyan, Qile Li, James Blyth, Mengting Zhao, Ji-Eun Lee, Jonathan Denlinger, Jaime Sánchez-Barriga, Alexander Fedorov, Anton Tadich, Emile Rienks, Sung-Kwan Mo, Alexei Fedorov, Oliver J. Clark, Mark T. Edmonds.
- Ferromagnetic Interlayer Exchange Coupling in Magnetic Topological Insulator Sandwich Heterostructures. Enayet Hossain, Grace L. Causer, Qile Li, Sergey Rubanov, Kaijian Xing, James Blyth, Mohammad T. H. Bhuiyan, Mengting Zhao, Matthew Gebert, Michael S. Fuhrer, Mark T. Edmonds
- Dimensional band engineering in asymmetrical van der Waals heterostructures. Oliver J. Clark, Anugrah Azhar, Ben A. Chambers, Daniel McEwen, Thi-Hai-Yen Vu, Mohammad T.H. Bhuiyan, Rodion V. Belosludov, Aaron Bostwick, Chris Jozwiak, Eli Rotenberg, Seng Huat Lee, Zhiqiang Mao, Geetha Balakrishnan, Federico Mazzola, Sarah L. Harmer, Michael S. Fuhrer, Mohammad Saeed Bahramy, Mark T. Edmonds. Newton.
- 3D Flat Band in Ultra-Thin Kagome Metal Mn3Sn Film. Mengting Zhao,* James Blyth, Tianye Yu, Grace L. Causer, Hongrun Zhang, Jiayu Liu, Wenchuan Jing, Mohammad T. H. Bhuiyan, Zheng-Tai Liu, Mao Ye, Yi Du, Zhiping Yin, Michael S. Fuhrer, Anton Tadich, and Mark T. Edmonds*, Advanced Materials, Adv. Mater. 2025, e16003
- Imaging the Breakdown and Restoration of Topological Protection in Magnetic Topological Insulator MnBi2Te4. Qile Li,* Iolanda Di Bernardo, Johnathon Maniatis, Daniel McEwen, Amelia Dominguez-Celorrio, Mohammad T. H. Bhuiyan, Mengting Zhao, Anton Tadich, Liam Watson, Benjamin Lowe, Thi-Hai-Yen Vu, Chi Xuan Trang, Jinwoong Hwang, Sung-Kwan Mo, Michael S. Fuhrer, and Mark T. Edmonds*, Advanced Materials, Adv. Mater. 2024, 2312004.
- Effects of pressure on narrowing the band gap, visible light absorption, and semi-metallic transition of lead-free perovskite CsSnBr3 for optoelectronic applications, M. I. Kholil, M. T. H. Bhuiyan, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2021.110083
- Effects of Fe doping on the visible light absorption and band gap tuning of lead-free(CsSnCl3) and lead halide (CsPbCl3) perovskites for optoelectronic applications, M. I. Kholil, M. T. H. Bhuiyan, M. Atikur Rahman, M. S. Ali and M. Aftabuzzaman, AIP Advances
- Influence of molybdenum and technetium doping on visible light absorption, optical and electronic properties of lead-free perovskite CsSnBr3 for optoelectronic applications, M. I. Kholil, M. T. H. Bhuiyan, M. Atikur Rahman, M. S. Ali and M. Aftabuzzaman, RSC Advances, DOI: 10.1039/d0ra09853a
- Effects of Cr- and Mn-alloying on the band gap tuning, and optical and electronic properties of lead-free CsSnBr3 perovskites for optoelectronic applications, Md Ibrahim Kholil and Md Tofajjol Hossen Bhuiyan, RSC Advances, DOI: 10.1039/d0ra09270c
- A theoretical (DFT) study of structural, mechanical and thermodynamic properties of manganese arsenides CsMn4As3 and RbMn4As3, M.I. Kholil, M.T.H. Bhuiyan, Computational Condensed Matter, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocom.2020.e00526
- Elastic, electronic, vibrational and optical properties of filled skutterudite compound SrRu4As12: Insights from DFT-based computer simulation, M.I. Kholil, M.T.H. Bhuiyan, Computational Condensed Matter, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocom.2020.e00519
- Elastic, Electronic, Optical, Thermodynamic, and Superconducting Properties of CaMSi3 (M = Ir, Pt) and LaMSi3 (M = Ir, Rh) Superconductors: Insights from DFT-Based Computer Simulation, M.I. Kholil, M.T.H. Bhuiyan, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10948-020-05724-7
- Electronic, elastic, vibrational and superconducting properties of a ternary superconductors LaIrP (P = P, As): Insights from DFT, M.I. Kholil, M.T.H. Bhuiyan, Solid State Communications, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssc.2020.114053
- Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties of Chalcogenide Materials PbX (X=S, Se) using PP-PW Method, Sadek Hossain, Md. Tofajjol Hossen Bhuiyan, Pabna University of Science and Technology Studies, ISSN 2308-6246, 4(2), 49-54,2020.
- Investigation of Structural, Elastic, Thermodynamic, Electronic, and Optical Properties α-phase NaCoO2: A DFT Approach, Md. Tofajjol Hossen Bhuiyan, Md. Nahiyan Chowdhury, Pabna University of Science and Technology Studies, ISSN 2308-6246, 4(1), 17-22,2020.
- Physical properties of spinel-type superconductors CuRh2S4 and CuRh2Se4: A DFT study, Kholil, I., Bhuiyan, T.H., Results in Physics (2018), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2018.11.026
- Synthesis and characterization of high quality cobalt vanadate crystals and their applications in Lithium ion batteries, M.T.H. Bhuiyan, Md. Afjalur Rahman, Md. Atikur Rahman, Rajia Sultana, Md. Rakib Mostafa, Asmaul Husna Tania, Md. Abdur Razzaque Sarker, Bhuiyan et al., Cogent Physics (OAPH), DOI: 10.1080/23311940.2016.1265778.
- Ab-initio study on structural, elastic, electronic and optical properties of iron-based superconductor, Uttam Kumar Chowdhury, Md. Atikur Rahman, Md. Afjalur Rahman and M.T.H. Bhuiyan, Chowdhury et al., Cogent Physics (2016), 3: 1265779. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311940.2016.1265779.
- Ab initio study on structural, elastic, electronic and optical properties of cuprate based superconductor, Uttam Kumar Chowdhury, Md. Atikur Rahman, Md. Afjalur Rahman, M.T.H. Bhuiyan and Md. Lokman Ali, Chowdhury et al., Cogent Physics (2016), 3: 1231361. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311940.2016.1231361.
- First principles investigation of structural, elastic, electronic and optical properties of ABi2O6 (A = Mg, Zn) with trirutile-type structure, Md. Afjalur Rahman, Md. Atikur Rahman, Uttam Kumar Chowdhury, M.T.H. Bhuiyan, Md. Lokman Ali and Md. Abdur Razzaque Sarker, Rahman et al., Cogent Physics (2016), 2: 1257414http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311940.2016.1257414.
- Theoretical Investigation of Structural, Elastic, Electronic and Optical Properties of SnAs, Md. Afjalur Rahman, Uttam Kumar Chowdhury, T. H. Bhuyan, Md. Atikur Rahman, American Journal of Condensed Matter Physics 2016, 6(2): 27-35 DOI: 10.5923/j.ajcmp.20160602.02.
- Effect of Reheating on Thermophysical Properties of Edible Oil at High Temperature, M.T.H. Bhuiyan, Mala Khan, Afjalur Rahman, Uttam Kumar Chowdhury, International Journal of Advanced Research in Physical Science (IJARPS) Volume 3, Issue 2, February 2016, PP 29-33.
- Determination of Thermophysical Properties of Edible Oil at High Temperature Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), M.T.H. Bhuiyan, M.N. Chowdhury, Rehana Akter, Md. Hafijur Rahman, Md. Afjalur Rahman and Mala Khan, Middle East Journal of Scientific research, Volume 24(10): 3302-3306, 2016, DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2016.3302.3306.
- Intensity of gravitational wave emitted by an oscillating Keplerian binary, M.N. Chowdhury, M.T.H. Bhuiyan, M.D.I. Bhuyan, S.B. Faruque, New Astronomy 51 (2017) 28–31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.newast.2016.08.006.
- Characteristics of Diurnal Variation of Summer Monsoon Rainfall over Bangladesh and its Adjacent Areas, M. T. H. Bhuiyan, M. D. I. Bhuyan, M. N. Chowdhury, Choudhury Wahid, and S. B. Faruque, Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences (JETEAS) 5(3): 217-221, Scholarlink Research Institute Journals, 2014.
- Characteristics of summer monsoon rainfall over South Asia using TRMM data, M. D. I. Bhuyan, M. T. H. Bhuiyan, M. N. Chowdhury, Choudhury Wahid, and S. B. Faruque, Journal of Science and Technology, 3(2): 471-479, July 2013. [Published by Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University]
Conference Proceedings (5)
- Mohammad T. H. Bhuiyan*, Qile Li, James Blyth, Mengting Zhao, Ji-Eun Lee, Jonathan Denlinger, Jaime Sánchez-Barriga, Alexander Fedorov, Anton Tadich, Emile Rienks, Sung-Kwan Mo, Alexei Fedorov, Oliver J. Clark, Mark T. Edmonds. Spin Texture Control and Magnetic Gap Engineering in a Ferromagnetic Insulator-Topological Insulator Sandwiched Heterostructure. AIP Summer Meeting-2025, 1-5 December 2025, Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) and School of Physics, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
- Mohammad T. H. Bhuiyan*, Qile Li, James Blyth, Mengting Zhao, Ji-Eun Lee, Jonathan Denlinger, Jaime Sánchez-Barriga, Alexander Fedorov, Anton Tadich, Emile Rienks, Sung-Kwan Mo, Alexei Fedorov, Oliver J. Clark, Mark T. Edmonds. Spin Texture Control and Magnetic Gap Engineering in a Ferromagnetic Insulator Topological Insulator Sandwiched Heterostructure. 9th Workshop of the Melbourne Condensed Matter Community (MC2), 29th October 2026, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
- Mohammad T. H. Bhuiyan*, Qile Li, Anton Tadich, Alexei Fedorov, Jonathan Denlinger, Sung-Kwan Mo, Jaime Sánchez-Barriga, Oliver J. Clark, Mark T. Edmonds. Insight Into the Spin Texture and Origin of Large Bandgap Opening in Proximity Cpoupled Magnetic Topological Insulator. 1st Australian Workshop on Quantum Light, Information, Matter & Electronics (QLIME) Workshop 2024, 9-12 December 2024, Pullman Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia.
- Mohammad T. H. Bhuiyan*, Qile Li, James Blyth, Mengting Zhao, Ji-Eun Lee, Jonathan Denlinger, Jaime Sánchez-Barriga, Alexander Fedorov, Anton Tadich, Emile Rienks, Sung-Kwan Mo, Alexei Fedorov, Oliver J. Clark, Mark T. Edmonds. Understanding the Magnetic Gap and Spin Texture in Designer Ferromagnet- Topological Insulator- Ferromagnet Heterostructure. Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) Congress-2024, 2-6 December 2024, Melbourne Convention Centre, Australia.
- Md. Tofajjol Hossen Bhuiyan*, Rehana Akter, and Mala Khan. Determination of Thermophysical Properties of Edible Oil at High Temperature Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). International Conference on Physics-2016, 10-12, March 2016. Bangladesh Physical Society (BPS) and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Bangladesh.
Conducted Courses (12)
- Nuclear Physics
- Basic Nuclear Physics
- Reactor Physics
- Quantum Mechanics-I
- Elementary Quantum Theory
- Computational Physics-II
- Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics
- Relativity: General and Special
- Radiation & Statistical Physics
- Heat & Thermodynamics
- Physics-I and Physics-II (others department)
- Heat & Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Wave (others department)
Graduate Supervision (19)
- Physical properties of spinel-type superconductors CuRh2S4 and CuRh2Se4: A DFT study. [ MS Thesis, Student Roll No.: 120720, Session: 2015-2016 ]
- Theoretical Study of Structural, Elastic, Electronic, Optical, and Thermodynamical Properties of the group IV-VI Optical Materials PbX (X=S, Se): A DFT Approach. [ MS Research Project, Student Roll No.: 120712, Session: 2015-2016 ]
- Theoretical Study of Structural, Elastic, Electronic, Optical, and Thermodynamic Properties of the CdTe (II-VI) and PbTe (IV-VI) Optical Materials: A DFT Approach. [ MS Research Project, Student Roll No.: 120705, Session: 2015-2016 ]
- First-principles study of the structural, elastic, electronic, and optical properties of SrCl2 laves phase intermetallic compound. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 140711, Session: 2013-2014 ]
- First-principles study of the structural, elastic, electronic and optical properties of CdS compound. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 140744, Session: 2013-2014 ]
- Structural, Elastic, Electronic and Optical Properties of Intermetallic Compound NpRu2Si2: A First Principle Investigation. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 140741, Session: 2013-2014 ]
- First-principles study of the structural, elastic, electronic, and optical properties of HgSe compound. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 140714, Session: 2013-2014 ]
- First-principles study of the structural, elastic, electronic, and optical properties of SnO2 compound. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 140716, Session: 2013-2014 ]
- Study of the neutron absorption coefficient of different nanofluids used as a reactor coolant. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 130732, Session: 2012-2013 ]
- Study of the properties of cladding materials that are used in a nuclear reactor. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 130731, Session: 2012-2013 ]
- The characteristics of Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), Aluminium Zinc Oxide (AZO), and Graphene are used in transparent solar cell development. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 130733, Session: 2012-2013 ]
- Study of the Scintillator Materials: Their Characteristics & Applications. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 130736, Session: 2012-2013 ]
- Study of different transparent solar cell materials and their advantages and difficulties in practical applications. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 120718, Session: 2011-2012 ]
- The difficulties in solar cell technology on the way to achieving high efficiency. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 120705, Session: 2011-2012 ]
- Study of the thermal conductivity of different nano metal oxides used as a reactor coolant. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 120703, Session: 2011-2012 ]
- Uses of nanomaterials as nuclear reactor coolant and their advantages and difficulties. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 120702, Session: 2011-2012 ]
- Recent advancements in carbon nanocomposite/ Graphene and their characteristics properties and applications. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 110737, Session: 2010-2011]
- A study on nanomaterials in medicine and sensing technology and their characteristics properties. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 110713, Session: 2010-2011]
- Comparative study of the properties of different photo-sensitive nanomaterials in solar cell technology and their performance. [ B.Sc. Research Project, Student Roll No.: 110723, Session: 2010-2011]
Conference and Seminar Attended (2)
- Attended many seminars arranged by the department of Physics, PUST.
- Attended numerous seminar and workshop organised by the faculty of science, Monash University, Australia during 2022 t0 2026.
