Centre For Nanoscience And Nanotechnology

Dr Mohammed Arif is a distinguished Materials Scientist and Applied Physicist whose core competency is the precise synthesis and advanced structural metrology of functional thin films and electro-ceramics. Holding a PhD in Physics (2023) from Jamia Millia Islamia, his research trajectory is concentrated on developing high-performance materials critical for advanced device architectures, specifically in ferroelectric memory cells (FeRAM), high-sensitivity electromechanical transducers, and robust chemisorption-based gas sensing platforms.
Dr Arif currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), In this capacity, he guides multi-disciplinary research programs and provides specialised pedagogical instruction to emerging scientists in applied physics and materials engineering, especially in nanoscience.
Dr Arif demonstrates expert command over solid-state growth and deposition protocols. He utilises advanced thin-film techniques, including Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) and RF Magnetron Sputtering, to fabricate novel nanophase functional materials. His comprehensive methodological skill set includes mastery of structural characterisation, specifically High-Resolution X-ray Diffraction (HRXRD) for definitive phase and crystallographic analysis, validating material properties for seamless integration into heterogeneous device platforms.
His scholarly impact is demonstrably high, evidenced by a prolific publication record that includes 24+ SCI-indexed articles, 03 Book Chapters, and 01 Edited Book. These contributions are quantified by a sustained high-impact record (h-index of 19, >1100 citations). Furthermore, his active role as an influential peer reviewer for prestigious scientific journals reinforces his recognition as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the domain.
Dr Arif is uniquely qualified to translate fundamental material science principles into high-impact applied physics outcomes, providing the strategic expertise necessary for the tailored engineering of dielectric permittivity and ferroelectric polarisation characteristics essential for commercially viable, high-reliability device applications.