Best Researcher Award
Surayya Mukhtar
Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan
Surayya Mukhtar is a researcher affiliated with Allama Iqbal Open University whose documented scholarly profile is situated within Physics and Astronomy. The available research record includes work on lead-free perovskites, mixed-halide materials, first-principles density functional theory (DFT), and photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. The bibliometric information supplied for this recognition profile records 17 documents, 365 citations, and an h-index of 11. [1]
Abstract
This academic recognition profile documents the research record of Surayya Mukhtar in Physics and Astronomy. Her listed publications examine computational approaches to emerging photovoltaic materials, particularly lead-free perovskites and chalcohalides. The research emphasizes structural, electronic, optical, and materials-property investigations using first-principles methods and simulation frameworks. These themes connect computational materials science with the continuing development of photovoltaic and optoelectronic technologies. [2]
Keywords
- Physics and Astronomy
- Lead-Free Perovskites
- Density Functional Theory
- Solar Cells
Introduction
Lead-free photovoltaic materials have attracted sustained scientific attention because materials design can seek useful electronic and optical characteristics while addressing limitations associated with conventional lead-containing systems. Mukhtar’s listed research contributes to this area through computational investigations of compositionally modified perovskite structures and related compounds. [3]
Research Profile
The supplied bibliometric profile reports 17 Scopus documents, 365 citations, and an h-index of 11. These indicators provide quantitative context for the visibility of the research record, while publication topics provide complementary evidence concerning its scientific direction. [1]
Research Contributions
The publication record centers on first-principles analysis of perovskite and chalcohalide materials. Reported investigations address Ga-based, Al-based, BiTeX, and Si-based systems, examining physical properties relevant to photovoltaic or optoelectronic applications. This progression demonstrates a recurring research interest in compositionally diverse alternatives for advanced semiconductor materials. [2] [3] [4]
Publications
- Ahmed, H., & Mukhtar, S. (2027). Si-based Lead-Free Halide and Mixed-Halide Perovskites: A DFT Study of Physical Properties for Solar Cells. Chemical Physics, 613, 113494. [5]
- Irfan, M., Ahmed, H., & Mukhtar, S. (2026). First-principles DFT and SCAPS-1D simulation study of BiTeX (X = Cl, Br, I) chalcohalides for efficient lead-free solar cells. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 742, 419274. [6]
- Ahmed, H., Mukhtar, S., & Agathopoulos, S. (2025). First-principles study on the physical properties of Al-based wide-bandgap perovskites Cs3AlIxBr6-x for optoelectronic applications. Semiconductor Science and Technology, 40(3), 035004. [7]
- Ahmed, H., Mukhtar, S., Agathopoulos, S., & Ilyas, S. Z. (2022). Structural, electronic, and optical properties of Ga-based lead-free mixed-halide perovskites Cs3GaI6-xBrx (0≤x≤6) for solar cell applications: A DFT study. Physica B: Condensed Matter. [4]
Research Impact
The reported citation count and h-index indicate that the research record has received measurable scholarly attention. Its subject concentration also places the work within an active interdisciplinary area connecting condensed-matter physics, computational materials science, photovoltaics, and optoelectronics. Citation metrics should be interpreted alongside publication quality, collaboration, methodological contribution, and field-specific citation practices. [1]
Award Suitability
For the Global Innovation Technologist Awards, the documented record provides identifiable evidence of sustained scholarly activity in Physics and Astronomy, supported by publication output and citation indicators. The research themes are relevant to technological materials development, particularly computational exploration of candidate compounds for solar-cell and optoelectronic applications. [2]
Conclusion
Surayya Mukhtar’s documented profile reflects research activity focused on computational materials investigations and lead-free perovskite systems. The combination of 17 reported documents, 365 citations, an h-index of 11, and publications addressing photovoltaic and optoelectronic materials provides a structured basis for academic recognition within the stated subject area.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Surayya Mukhtar, Author ID 54899848100. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=54899848100
- Irfan, M., Ahmed, H., & Mukhtar, S. (2026). First-principles DFT and SCAPS-1D simulation study of BiTeX (X = Cl, Br, I) chalcohalides for efficient lead-free solar cells. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 742, 419274.
- Ahmed, H., Mukhtar, S., & Agathopoulos, S. (2025). First-principles study on the physical properties of Al-based wide-bandgap perovskites Cs3AlIxBr6-x for optoelectronic applications. Semiconductor Science and Technology, 40(3), 035004.
- Ahmed, H., Mukhtar, S., Agathopoulos, S., & Ilyas, S. Z. (2022). Structural, electronic, and optical properties of Ga-based lead-free mixed-halide perovskites Cs3GaI6-xBrx (0≤x≤6) for solar cell applications: A DFT study. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 414085.
- Ahmed, H., & Mukhtar, S. (2027). Si-based Lead-Free Halide and Mixed-Halide Perovskites: A DFT Study of Physical Properties for Solar Cells. Chemical Physics, 613, 113494.
- Irfan, M., Ahmed, H., & Mukhtar, S. (2026). First-principles DFT and SCAPS-1D simulation study of BiTeX (X = Cl, Br, I) chalcohalides for efficient lead-free solar cells. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 742, 419274.
- Ahmed, H., Mukhtar, S., & Agathopoulos, S. (2025). First-principles study on the physical properties of Al-based wide-bandgap perovskites Cs3AlIxBr6-x for optoelectronic applications. Semiconductor Science and Technology, 40(3), 035004.