Muhammad Alam

Dr. Muhammad Alam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Queen's University, Canada. He holds a PhD in Photonics (University of Toronto, 2012), MASc in Electromagnetics (University of Victoria, 2003), and BSc in Electrical Engineering (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2000). His research focuses on advancing nanophotonics, plasmonics, and metasurface technologies for applications in energy, sensing, and optical systems.

Education:

• PhD in Photonics, University of Toronto (2012)
• MASc in Electromagnetics, University of Victoria (2003)
• BSc in Electrical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2000)

Research Interests:
His lab explores transformative nanophotonics applications, including plasmonic sensors, metasurface-based optical systems, and energy-efficient photonic devices. Key areas include solar azimuth prediction using bio-inspired polarization techniques, low-cost transparent solar absorbers, and quantum-optics metasurface arrays.

Awards:

• Douglas R. Colton Medal for Research Excellence (2020)
• Over 371 citations (Google Scholar, 2023)

Supervision and Grants:
Current advisee: Dr. Zohreh Vafapour (Postdoctoral Fellow). His work has been supported by collaborations with institutions like NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Labs/Teams:
Research activities are conducted in Queen's Walter Light Hall labs, with affiliations to advanced photonics facilities. Ongoing projects bridge material science, optics, and engineering for real-world applications.