Zakir Hossain

Professor Zakir Hossain is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, specializing in experimental condensed matter physics. His research focuses on strongly correlated electron systems, particularly heavy fermion compounds and superconducting materials.

Education:

• PhD (Physics), T.I.F.R., Mumbai (1997)
• Post M.Sc Associate in Physics, S.I.N.P., Calcutta (1990)
• M.Sc. (Physics), University Of Calcutta (1988)
• B.Sc. (Hons. in Physics), University of Burdwan (1986)

Professor Hossain's research primarily investigates quantum phenomena in condensed matter systems, with particular emphasis on heavy fermion metals, superconductivity, and quantum critical points. His experimental work involves synthesizing novel materials and studying their electronic, magnetic, and thermal properties at low temperatures. His research has significant implications for understanding fundamental quantum phenomena and potential applications in quantum computing and advanced materials.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent research trajectory focused on exotic quantum states in rare-earth based compounds, with a progression from early work on nickel-based superconductors to more recent investigations of iron-based superconducting systems and their relationship to magnetic order.

Awards and Fellowships:

• National Scholarship by Government of India (1986-1988)
• JSPS fellowship, Japan
• Postdoctoral fellowship from Max-Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, Dresden

Professor Hossain has secured significant research funding, including a Rs. 28 lacs project from BRNS, Department of Atomic Energy for 'Synthesis and Investigation of Yb-based Strongly Correlated Electron Systems' (2007-2010), and a larger Rs. 2.2 Crore project from the Department of Information Technology for 'Oxide based functional thin film nanostructures for spintronics and quantum informatics' (2007-2011).