Mr. Muhammad Abdul Moiz is a dynamic researcher in materials science and engineering 🧪, currently pursuing a dual Erasmus Mundus M.Sc. in Functional Advanced Materials Engineering with AI for Sustainability at TU Darmstadt 🇩🇪 and Grenoble INP 🇫🇷. Graduating Magna Cum Laude 🏅 from IST Islamabad, he specializes in photocatalysis, solidification modeling, DFT, and sustainable materials 🌱. With hands-on experience at Saint-Gobain, NESPAK, and BMW, and skills in Python, COMSOL, CASTEP 💻, he bridges theory and simulation for advanced applications. His 6+ international publications 📚 reinforce his profile as a future leader in energy-efficient, AI-driven material innovation ⚡.
Mr Muhammad Abdul Moiz, TU Darmstadt, Pakistan
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🎓 Education
Mr. Moiz is currently pursuing a dual Erasmus Mundus M.Sc. in Functional Advanced Materials Engineering with AI for Sustainability (FAME-AIS) at TU Darmstadt 🇩🇪 and Grenoble INP 🇫🇷 (2023–2025). His thesis focuses on energy absorption in LPBF lattice cores and phase-field modeling of non-isothermal solidification ⚙️🔥. He achieved top distinction (M1: 16.2/20, M2: A/1.38) 🏅. He previously earned a B.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from IST Islamabad 🇵🇰, graduating Magna Cum Laude 🥇, with a thesis on band structure engineering of ZnO for photocatalysis using DFT and experiments ⚛️🔬.
💼 Experience
Mr. Muhammad Abdul Moiz brings diverse research and industry experience across Europe and Asia. As a Research Assistant at TU Darmstadt 🇩🇪, he works on LAMMPS simulations and metadynamics for cementitious materials 🧱. At Saint-Gobain/SIMaP France 🇫🇷, he led FE modeling and sintering studies for refractory ceramics 🧪. Previously at NESPAK 🇵🇰, he supervised renewable energy projects ♻️ and biogas systems. His industrial internships at BMW 🚗 and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex ✈️ enriched his skills in corrosion analysis, SEM, and mechanical testing. His toolkit includes COMSOL, Python, AutoCAD, and MATLAB, showcasing strong technical depth 💻.
🛠️ Technical Skills
Mr. Moiz is equipped with a robust suite of technical proficiencies across simulation platforms including Abaqus CAE, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys, MATLAB, and MOOSE 🔬🧮. He excels in materials design tools like CASTEP and Materials Studio 🧱🧠. As a skilled programmer, he works fluently with Python, C++, and Scikit-learn 👨💻⚙️. His additional toolkit includes AutoCAD, LaTeX, OriginPro, and Microsoft Office 📊📝. Personally, he thrives in structured problem-solving, data documentation, conflict management, and analytical reasoning 🧠🧩. These interdisciplinary strengths position him as a versatile researcher for advanced computational materials and sustainable engineering applications 🌍⚛️.
🔬 Research Focus
Mr. Muhammad Abdul Moiz’s research focuses on computational and experimental optimization of semiconductor materials such as transition metal-doped ZnO for photocatalysis, band gap tuning, and energy applications 🌱⚡. Using DFT+U, ab initio methods, and rapid synthesis techniques, he explores how dopants influence optical and electronic behavior in nanomaterials 🧪💡. His work enhances visible light activity, improves dye degradation, and supports green technologies through material innovation. With publications in Materials Today Communications and Chemical Physics Letters, his aim is to advance sustainable materials for solar, environmental, and optoelectronic uses 🔋🌍📈.
📚 Publications
Optimization of Electronic and Optical Properties of Transition Metal Doped ZnO By DFT+U Method and Supported by Experimental Findings
Authors: Muhammad Abdul Moiz
Journal: Materials Today Communications, 2022
Band Gap Engineering of ZnO via Transition Metal Doping: An Ab Initio Study
Authors: Muhammad Abdul Moiz, Abdullah Mumtaz, Muhammad Salman, Syed Wilayat Husain, Abrar H. Baluch, Muhammad Ramzan
Journal: Chemical Physics Letters, 2021
Activating ZnO-Based Hierarchical Particles for Visible Light Dependent Photocatalytic Performance via Cr-Incorporated Rapid Chemical Synthesis
Authors: Muhammad Abdul Moiz
Journal: Crystal Research and Technology, 2021
Enhancement of Dye Degradation by Zinc Oxide via Transition-Metal Doping: A Review
Authors: Muhammad Abdul Moiz, Abdullah Mumtaz, Muhammad Salman, Hifsa Mazhar, Muhammad Abdul Basit, Syed Wilayat Husain, Muhammad Ramzan
Journal: Journal of Electronic Materials, 2021