Featured Event18th National Symposium on Frontiers in Physics • Feb 11–13, 2025

Unraveling the Fundamental Laws of the Universe

Established in 1967 at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Pioneers in Theoretical Quantum Mechanics, High Energy Particle Physics, Condensed Matter, Lasers & Nanomaterials.

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#1Physics Dept in Pakistan

1967Year Established

10+Specialized Research Labs

1500+Global Alumni & Researchers

Prof. Dr. M. Jamil Aslam — Chairman Physics QAU

Prof. Dr. M. Jamil AslamChairman, Dept. of Physics

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Welcome to the Department of Physics at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Since our foundation in 1967, our mission has been to push the boundaries of human knowledge through rigorous scientific inquiry, innovative theoretical modeling, and experimental precision.

Our alumni lead research groups across CERN, MIT, Max Planck Institutes, and top global universities. We invite aspiring physicists, scholars, and collaborators to join us in shaping the future of physics in Pakistan and the world.

Specialization: High Energy Physics & Phenomenology

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Scientific Discovery

Research Groups & Disciplines

Our faculty and graduate researchers lead cutting-edge investigations across theoretical, computational, and experimental physics.

Head: Prof. Dr. M. Jamil Aslam

Nuclear & High Energy Particle Physics

Investigating fundamental forces, standard model extensions, heavy flavor physics, LHC phenomenology, and hadron structure.

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Head: Prof. Dr. Kashif Sabeeh

Condensed Matter Theory & Quantum Materials

Theoretical modeling of graphene, topological insulators, 2D electron gases, and quantum Hall effects.

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Head: Prof. Dr. Shamona Fawad Qazi

Quantum Optics & Information Science

Exploring quantum entanglement, quantum computing protocols, open quantum systems, and atom-field interactions.

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Head: Prof. Dr. Ghulam Hassnain Jaffari

Magnetism & Advanced Nanomaterials

Synthesis and characterization of multiferroics, magnetic thin films, spintronic devices, and biomedical nanomaterials.

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Head: Dr. Shakir Ullah

Plasma Physics & Controlled Fusion

Studying dusty plasmas, laser-plasma interactions, magnetohydrodynamics, and astrophysical plasma phenomena.

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Head: Prof. Dr. M. Aslam Baig

Laser Physics & Spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), atomic energy levels, photoionization, and ultrafast photonics.

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Head: Prof. Dr. Gul Rahman

Computational Physics & DFT

First-principles density functional theory calculations for energy harvesting materials, solar cells, and thermoelectricity.

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Head: Prof. Dr. Majid Khan

Semiconductor Physics & Device Physics

Fabrication and optoelectronic testing of wide bandgap semiconductors, oxide heterostructures, and solar cells.

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Academic Excellence

Degree Programs & Education

Providing world-class physics education at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

Undergraduate

BS Physics (4-Year)

⏱ 8 Semesters (4 Years)🎓 133 Credit Hours

Comprehensive foundation in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermal physics, mathematical methods, and modern physics laboratories.

Key Highlights:

Strong theoretical and experimental background
Final year thesis/research project option
State-of-the-art undergraduate computational & electronics labs

Graduate

MPhil Physics (2-Year)

⏱ 4 Semesters (2 Years)🎓 30 Credit Hours

Advanced coursework in Quantum Field Theory, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, and 1-year dedicated research thesis supervised by world-class faculty.

Key Highlights:

24 Credit Hours Coursework + 6 Credit Hours Thesis
Access to high-performance computing clusters & cleanrooms
Publication target in HEC recognized international journals

Postgraduate

PhD Physics

⏱ 3 - 5 Years🎓 18 Credit Hours

Cutting-edge doctoral research across theoretical, computational, and experimental physics disciplines with international research collaborations.

Key Highlights:

Comprehensive examination & thesis proposal defense
International research fellowship opportunities (HEC IRSIP)
Original contribution to world scientific literature

Conferences & Seminars

News & Upcoming Events

Stay updated with our research symposiums, weekly departmental seminars, and academic deadlines.

Conference📅 February 11 - 13, 2025

18th National Symposium on Frontiers in Physics

Bringing together leading physicists, researchers, and young scholars from across Pakistan and abroad to discuss recent breakthroughs in Quantum Technologies, Particle Physics, Materials Science, and Astrophysics.

Seminar📅 Weekly Seminar Series

Departmental Seminar: Plasma Physics & Fusion Energy Frontiers

🗣 Speaker: Dr. Shakir Ullah

An overview of dusty plasma dynamics and magnetic confinement fusion experiments.

Event📅 September 2025

Orientation Day for Fall 2025 Batch

Welcoming the new batch of BS, MPhil, and PhD students to the Physics Department at QAU.

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Moments from our international symposiums, weekly research seminars, sports galas, and graduation ceremonies.

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Weekly Seminar (Dr Shakir Ullah)

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Weekly Seminar (Dr Maria Azhar)

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Sports Gala

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Weekly Seminar (M.Suhail Zubairy)

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Weekly Seminar (Dr Shakir Ullah)

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Weekly Seminar (Dr Shakir Ullah)

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Weekly Seminar (Kashif Yaqub)

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Weekly Seminar (Dr Nadia Imtiaz)

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