Dr. Muhammad Ejaz Khan

Dr. Muhammad Ejaz Khan is a computational scientist and educator with nearly two decades
of experience in research and academia. He earned his Ph.D. from KAIST and currently serves
as an Associate Professor at the School of Computing Sciences, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule:
Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST), Pakistan. His academic journey
includes roles as a Research Scientist at KAIST and faculty positions at COMSATS and
NUTECH. Previously, he also held leadership roles at the National University of Technology
(NUTECH), including Department Chairperson and Director of the Local Quality
Enhancement Cell of the university.
His research focuses on simulation of bulk and low-dimensional nanostructures with
applications in electronics, optoelectronics, renewable energy, and biomedical devices. Dr.
Khan specializes in theoretical modeling and the development of quantum computational tools
utilizing high-performance computing. Notably, he contributed to the development of a
commercial quantum dot simulation software for LG Display Korea. In recent years, his work
has expanded to AI-driven assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities and
biomedical applications. Passionate about integrating cutting-edge research with dynamic
teaching, he is well-equipped to contribute effectively to the integration of academia and
pioneering research

• Muhammad Ejaz Khan, * Muhammad Aamir, Chen Ming, Yi-Yang Sun, Yong-Hyun Kim, “Interfacial thermal resistance modulation in low-dimensional graphene/boron nitride Heterostructures for energy harvesting applications” FlatChem, 51, 100846 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.flatc.2025.100846 ( * Corresponding Author) IF = 5.9
• Uzma Yunus, Muhammad Ejaz Khan, * Saiqa Sadiq, Muhammad Aamir, Zakir Ullah, Moazzam H Bhatti, Mohammad Sher “Methotrexate-loaded Fe-metal organic frameworks: Synthesis, characterizations, and drug release investigations” Drug Deliv. Sci. Technol., 97, 105790 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2024.105790 ( * Corresponding Author). IF = 5
• Muhammad Ejaz Khan, Qamar Wali, Muhammad Aamir, Yong-Hyun Kim, “Spin Transport Properties of Carbon Nanotubes by Ferromagnetic Zigzag Triangular Defects: A first-principles study”, Mater. Today Commun., 32, 104074 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104074 (*Corresponding Author). IF = 3.662 • Juho Lee† , Muhammad Ejaz Khan†, and Yong-Hoon Kim “Quantum hybridization negative differential resistance from non-toxic halide perovskite nanowire heterojunctions and its strain control”, Nano Converg., 9, 1-8 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40580-022-00314-w (†: Co-First Author: Equal contribution) IF = 11.7
• Nikolai Tsevtkov† , Muhammad Ejaz Khan† , Byeong Cheul Moon, Yong Hoon Kim, and Jeung Ku Kang, “Strain-Induced Metallization and Defect Suppression at Zipperlike Interdigitated Atomically Thin Interfaces Enabling High-Efficiency Halide Perovskite Solar Cells”, ACS Nano, 15, 1805 (2021), https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.0c09584 (†: Co-First Author: Equal contribution) IF = 18.027 • Joong Il Jake Choi† , Muhammad Ejaz Khan† , Zafer Hawash, Hyunhwa Lee, Luis K. Ono, Yabing Qi, Yong-Hoon Kim and Jeong Young Park, “Atomic-scale view of stability and degradation of single-crystal MAPbBr3 surfaces”, J. Mater. Chem. A, 7, 20760 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA05883D (†: Co-First Author: Equal contribution) IF = 12.732

• Muhammad Ejaz Khan, Juho Lee, and Yong-Hoon Kim “NDR Device and Circuit Having a Negative Differential Resistance Based on Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Halide Perovskite”, Control Number: P-17632-US, US Patent App. 16/673,116, 2020, Pub. No. US 2020/0295284 A1, Aug 17, 2021.
• Muhammad Ejaz Khan, Juho Lee, and Yong-Hoon Kim “Embodiment Method of Negative Differential Resistance Device and its Mechanism from Hybrid Halide Perovskite Nanowires”, Pub. No.10-2019-0096130, Sept 23, 2020.

• Prediction of low-dimensional materials for electronic and optoelectronic devices, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2024PVB0067, PKR 3,717,000, June 2024. Principle Investigator (Completed).
• VisionaryWear: Empowering the Blind with Smart Glasses, Pakistan Engineering Council, PEC/CS/FYDP/2023, PKR 100,000/Year, 2023-2024, Principal Investigator. (Completed)
• Automating Electric Load of a Building, Pakistan Engineering Council, PEC/PPDC/22/254, PKR 200,000/Year, 2022-2023, Principal Investigator. (Completed).
• Simulation of halide perovskite photovoltaic devices, Global Institute for Materials
  Research Tohoku Japan, 2106SC0513, September 2021. Supercomputing resources
  and travelling cost. Co-Principal Investigator. (Completed)

• “Appreciation Award on Academic Excellence and Mentorship” by National University of Technology (NUTECH), Islamabad, Pakistan (2024).
• PIFI Award of Visiting Scientist, Chinese Academy of sciences (CAS) President’s International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) for scientific exchanges and research cooperation, China (2024)
• “Best Researcher Award”, by International Research Awards on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Paris, France (2023).
• “Appreciation Award on Best Research Paper” by National University of Technology (NUTECH), Islamabad, Pakistan (2021).
• “Best Research Presentation Awards” (translation) in Korean Physical Society (KPS) Fall 2013 Meeting, South Korea (2013)
• “Fully Funded Scholarship for PhD at KAIST Korea” by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea (2010).
• “Fully Funded Scholarship for MS at Lancaster University UK” by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (2007)