Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sharif | Electrochemistry | Excellence in Innovation Award
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh
👨🎓Profiles
👨🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sharif began his academic journey at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), where he earned both his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, graduating First Class First in both programs. His early research explored the wear behavior of aluminum silicon piston alloys and the fabrication of particulate-reinforced aluminum composites. He later pursued his Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering at the City University of Hong Kong. Under the supervision of IEEE Fellow Professor Y. C. Chan, his doctoral work focused on the interfacial interaction between lead-free solders and electroless nickel metallization, addressing advanced electronic packaging issues.
💼 Professional Endeavors
Since joining BUET as a faculty member in 1999, Dr. Sharif has built an outstanding academic and administrative career. He was promoted to Professor and served as Head of the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. He currently chairs the Self-Assessment Committee (SAC) for the BSc Eng. Program under BUET’s IQAC initiative. His international experience includes serving as a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and as a Visiting Professor at the City University of Hong Kong. He also served in key student affairs roles as Assistant Provost in several BUET halls, contributing to the academic and personal development of students.
🧪 Contributions and Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Sharif is internationally recognized for his work in joining technology, materials interface behavior, and electronic packaging. His Ph.D. research, which earned him the prestigious IEEE CPMT Young Scientist Award in 2004, has been foundational in developing lead-free solder technologies. He has contributed to three edited books, authored 21 book chapters, and published over 65 articles in renowned peer-reviewed journals. His leadership in the “Ruggedized Electronics” project, supported by A*Star and NTU Singapore, showcased his ability to translate academic research into practical, high-impact solutions for the electronics industry.
🌐 Impact and Influence
With over 115 academic publications and approximately 2950 citations, Prof. Sharif has an h-index of 30 as of September 2024, reflecting the strong global influence of his research. He is ranked among the top 3% of scientists in Bangladesh in the field of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering by the AD Scientific Index. He serves as a reviewer for a broad range of international scientific journals and remains a valued contributor to the global research community.
🛠️ Technical Skills and Expertise
Prof. Sharif possesses extensive technical expertise in areas such as interfacial metallurgy, composite materials, soldering behavior, and advanced packaging for electronics. His skill set includes materials characterization, mechanical testing, and microstructural evaluation, particularly as applied to the development and optimization of materials used in harsh environments and high-reliability electronics.
👨🏫 Teaching Experience and Academic Roles
As a senior faculty member at BUET, Prof. Dr. Sharif has played a vital role in shaping academic programs and mentoring young engineers. He is deeply engaged in teaching courses on materials science, metallurgical engineering, composite technologies, and electronic packaging. His role as Chairman of the Self-Assessment Committee further underscores his dedication to enhancing academic quality and curriculum development.
🏅 Awards and Recognitions
Prof. Sharif’s academic excellence has been widely recognized through several honors. These include the IEEE CPMT Young Scientist Award for his pioneering work on solder interfaces (2004, Japan), and the Outstanding Student Prize awarded by the City University of Hong Kong in 2005. He has also held visiting research and teaching positions in leading institutions in Hong Kong and Singapore, reflecting his respected stature in international academia.
🧭 Legacy and Future Contributions
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sharif’s career is marked by a legacy of academic integrity, research excellence, and institutional leadership. As he continues to contribute to BUET’s academic environment, he remains committed to expanding the horizons of electronic materials research, fostering international collaborations, and mentoring the next generation of engineers and materials scientists. His future focus includes sustainable materials development and strategic advancements in microelectronics packaging technologies.
📖Notable Publications
1. Investigating pressure-driven semiconductor-to-metal transition in lead-free perovskites AlGeX₃ (X = F, Cl, and Br): insights from first-principles calculations
Authors: M.A. Sarker, Md Amran; M.M. Hasan, Md Mehedi; M.R. Islam, Md Rafiqul; M.R. Islam, Md Rasidul; A. Sharif, Ahmed
Journal: Materials Advances
Year: 2024
2. Superior Cyclic Stability and Capacitive Performance of Cation- and Water Molecule-Preintercalated δ-MnO₂/h-WO₃ Nanostructures as Supercapacitor Electrodes
Authors: M.S. Islam, Md Shafayatul; S.M. Manjura Hoque, S. Manjura; M.Z. Rahaman, Md Zahidur; A. Irfan, Ahmad; A. Sharif, Ahmed
Journal: ACS Omega
Year: 2024
3. Cationic and oxygen defect modulation for tailoring the bandgap and room temperature ferromagnetism of CuO via multiple d-block cations
Authors: M.S. Islam, Md Shafayatul; K.R. Chowdhury, Koushik Roy; S.M. Manjura Hoque, S. Manjura; A. Sharif, Ahmed
Journal: Materials Advances
Year: 2024
4. Band gap engineering in lead-free halide cubic perovskites GaGeX₃ (X = Cl, Br, and I) based on first-principles calculations
Authors: M.A. Sarker, Md Amran; M.M. Hasan, Md Mehedi; M.A. Momin, Md Al; M.R. Islam, Md Rasidul; A. Sharif, Ahmed
Journal: RSC Advances
Year: 2024
5. Enhancement of coercivity in polybenzoxazine/CoxMg₁−ₓFe₂O₄ nanoferrite composites: Synthesis and characterization
Authors: A. Ghosh, Ashesh; M. Zaheen, Muntaka; A.B.M.O. Islam, Ariful B.M.Obaidul; A. Sharif, Ahmed; S.M. Manjura Hoque, S. Manjura
Journal: AIP Advances
Year: 2024
6. An overview of corrosion behavior and contemporary management techniques of thermomechanically treated rebars in concrete structures
Authors: M. Rajbanul Akhond, Md; A. Irfan, Ahmad; A. Sharif, Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance
Year: 2024