Razia Khan Sharme | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Razia Khan Sharme, Delaware State University, Bangladesh

Razia Khan Sharme is a dedicated materials scientist with a keen interest in thin films, semiconductors, and computational material science. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Applied Optics at Delaware State University, maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. With a robust academic foundation, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Bangladesh. Razia is passionate about research and has already co-authored several journal articles and conference papers focused on advanced materials, particularly transparent conducting films, perovskites, and metal oxides. Her interdisciplinary approach combines experimental insights with first-principles computational modeling. Beyond her academic excellence, she is recognized for her presentations and has received several national and international awards. Razia is actively engaged in professional platforms like ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and LinkedIn. Her research contributions are helping to advance the field of electronic materials and nanostructured coatings.

Publication Profile

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Education

Razia Khan Sharme is presently enrolled in the Master’s program in Applied Optics at Delaware State University, USA, where she holds a 4.00/4.00 GPA (June 2024 – Present). Her academic journey began at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) in Bangladesh, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering with an impressive 3.76/4.00 GPA over 160 credits (December 2017 – February 2023). During her undergraduate studies, she was consistently ranked among the top students and received multiple merit-based scholarships. Her education has equipped her with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in material processing, computational simulations, optics, and mechanical characterization of advanced materials. Razia’s strong academic background, paired with her focus on research and innovation, has laid the foundation for her current work in thin films and semiconductor technologies, allowing her to thrive in both academic and industrial environments.

Experience

Razia Khan Sharme has developed extensive research experience through both academic projects and scientific collaborations. At Delaware State University, she is currently engaged in research focusing on thin films and optical coatings, particularly transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) such as Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) and Aluminum Zinc Oxide (AZO). Her work combines first-principles calculations with material synthesis and characterization, under the guidance of Dr. Mukti Rana and Dr. Manuel A. Quijada. She has co-authored publications in top journals such as Nanomaterials, Physica B, and Materials. Razia also contributed to multiple international conferences including SPIE DCS and the ERN Conference. Previously, she participated in collaborative research at KUET, conducting computational modeling and experimental validation in metallic alloys and perovskites. Razia is adept at simulation tools, materials characterization techniques, and scholarly communication, which have prepared her for future roles in both research-intensive academia and the high-tech industry.

Awards and Honors

Razia Khan Sharme has been recognized numerous times for her academic and research excellence. She won First Prize in the Physics (Graduate Category) for her oral presentation at the ERN Conference in STEM (2025). At KUET, she received University Technical Merit Scholarships in all four academic years (2019–2023) and earned the Dean’s Choice Award for outstanding GPAs in her 3rd (3.94) and 4th (3.87) years. Her academic excellence began early, with Board General Scholarships in secondary and junior school. Razia also excelled in national competitions, achieving 1st Runner-Up in the Bangladesh Math Olympiad (2017) and 9th Position in the Bangladesh Science Olympiad (2017). Her consistent achievements reflect her dedication to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership. These honors, combined with her scholarly publications, make her a rising figure in the field of materials science and engineering with a promising career ahead.

Research Focus

Razia Khan Sharme’s research is primarily centered on thin films, semiconductors, and computational materials science. Her core expertise includes the synthesis, characterization, and simulation of transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) such as ITO and AZO, as well as first-principles studies of advanced functional materials. She employs density functional theory (DFT) and other simulation techniques to investigate optical, mechanical, and electronic properties of perovskites, metal oxides, and mono-chalcogenides under varying conditions such as pressure or doping. Her work explores the structural stability and application potential of these materials in next-generation optoelectronic devices, including flexible electronics and photovoltaics. Razia aims to bridge computational predictions with experimental validation to develop more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective materials. Her interdisciplinary approach has led to collaborations with researchers across institutions in the U.S. and Bangladesh, and her publications reflect growing contributions in both theoretical modeling and practical applications in nanomaterials and device engineering.

Publication Top Notes

• 📄 A Review of Transparent Conducting Films (TCFs): Prospective ITO and AZO Deposition Methods and Applications – Nanomaterials, 2024

• 📄 Recent Progress on Layered Sn and Pb-Based Mono Chalcogenides: Synthesis, Structure, Optical, and Thermoelectric Properties and Related Applications – Nanomaterials, 2024

• 📄 Thin Conducting Films: Preparation Methods, Optical and Electrical Properties, and Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities – Materials, 2024

• 📄 First-Principles Study on Electronic, Mechanical, and Optical Properties of Pressure-Induced Vanadium-Based Perovskite KVO3 – Physica B, 2024

• 📄 A Deep Dive into Structural, Electronic, Optical, and Mechanical Properties of ATiO3 (A= Ba, Th): DFT Insights – Physica Scripta, 2023

• 📄 Modelling Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Solidified Al-Sn-Cu Alloy – Malaysian Journal on Composites Science & Manufacturing, 2023

• 📄 Pressure-Induced Investigation of Structural, Electronic, Optical, and Mechanical Properties of BaCeO3 – Optical Materials, 2024

• 📢 First-Principles Study on Structural, Electronic, Mechanical, and Optical Properties of Indium (III) Oxide – SPIE DCS, 2025

• 📢 Advancing Indium Tin Oxide Thin Films and Protective Coatings for Next-Generation Applications – ERN Conference, 2025

• 📢 A Study on the Tensile Properties from the Composition of an Annealed Structural Steel Sample – ICMERE, 2021

• 📢 Modelling Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Solidified Al-Sn-Cu Alloy – IUT-ICMMPE, 2023

• 📢 Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Moisture Resistance Behavior of Jute-Glass-Viscose Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composite – ICME, BUET, 2023