Exploring the Quantum Nature of Materials

Chowdhury Research Institute for Theoretical Materials Science

The future of materials is written in the language of quantum mechanics. At CRITMS, we explore that language through the lens of condensed matter physics, where curiosity meets rigor and understanding inspires discovery. We believe that understanding emergent quantum phenomena in materials lays the theoretical foundation for tomorrow's technologies.

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Understanding Matter Beyond What We Can See

CRITMS is a Chattogram-based independent research institute dedicated to advancing materials science through first-principles investigations of low-dimensional materials and quantum-confined systems. As Bangladesh's first independent research institute dedicated to quantum and nanomaterials research, CRITMS represents a new initiative to strengthen Bangladesh's contribution to cutting-edge research in this field. In addition to its research activities, CRITMS seeks to build a vibrant scientific community by providing academic mentorship and research support for doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students. Through computational research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific communication, we support the development of independent researchers equipped to contribute to the global scientific community through high-quality theses, publications, conferences, and collaborative research. Our goal is to lay the foundation for future electronics, energy, and quantum technologies through the discovery and design of new materials.

Quantum Mechanics

Applying first-principles quantum mechanical methods to understand and predict material properties at the atomic scale.

Computational Modeling

Leveraging high-performance computing and machine learning for accelerated materials discovery and screening.

Applied Research

Translating theoretical insights into practical solutions for energy, catalysis, electronics, and environmental challenges.

Academic Support

Providing mentorship and resources for doctoral, master's, and undergraduate theses, publications, and research projects.

Our Research Pillars

Four interconnected pillars spanning the frontiers of theoretical materials science, unified by first-principles computational approaches.

Advanced & Nanoscale Materials

6 areas
Nanomaterials Nanomagnetics Nanocomposites Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Materials

Quantum & Information Technologies

8 areas
Two-dimensional Materials Magnetic Materials Spintronics Materials Quantum Nanostructures Multiferroic Materials Quantum Materials Strongly Correlated Materials Topological Materials

Functional & Electronic Devices

8 areas
Optoelectronic Materials Plasma—Surface Interactions Phase-Change Materials Perovskite Materials Ferroelectric Materials Semiconductor Materials Smart Materials Next-Generation Nanoelectronics

Energy & Sustainability

10 areas
Energy Storage Materials Battery Materials Supercapacitor Materials Thermoelectric Materials Hydrogen Storage Materials Photovoltaic Materials Carbon Capture Materials Water Purification Materials Environmental Nanomaterials Adsorbent Materials

Our Methodological Toolkit

State-of-the-art computational and theoretical approaches driving our research.

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Density Functional Theory

First-principles electronic structure calculations for predicting material properties with quantum mechanical accuracy.

DFT Electronic Structure
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Quantum Transport

Non-equilibrium Green's Function (NEGF) and Landauer formalism for modeling electronic and spin transport in nanoscale materials and devices.

NEGF Transport
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Many-Body Methods

Advanced electronic structure techniques including GW, Bethe-Salpeter equation, and coupled-cluster approaches.

GW BSE
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Quantum Chemistry

High-level ab initio and post-Hartree-Fock methods for precise molecular and materials characterization.

Ab Initio CCSD(T)
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Molecular Dynamics

Classical and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations for studying atomic-scale dynamics and thermodynamics.

AIMD Thermodynamics
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Machine Learning

AI-driven materials discovery using neural networks, Gaussian processes, and graph-based models.

Neural Networks Graph ML
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Materials Informatics & Multiscale Modeling

Data-driven materials science integrating databases, statistical learning, and multiscale simulations to bridge atomistic and continuum descriptions.

Informatics Multiscale
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Muon Spin Spectroscopy

Analysis and modeling of μSR experiments using Mantid for investigating magnetic, superconducting, and quantum materials.

μSR Mantid

Leadership

Guided by experienced researchers and visionaries in theoretical materials science.

Saraf Mohaimen Chowdhury Nirjhor
Founder & Research Director

Saraf Mohaimen Chowdhury Nirjhor

Leading the institute's vision and research strategy in theoretical materials science.

Dr. Salena Akther
Chief Scientific Director

Dr. Salena Akther

Overseeing scientific operations and research quality across all domains.

Dr. MD Golam Hafez
Chief Scientific Advisor

Prof. Dr. Golam Hafez

Providing strategic scientific guidance and mentorship to the research team.

Publications

Peer-reviewed contributions and academic mentorship advancing the field of theoretical materials science.

2026

Orbital Magnetism and Spin-Selective Nodal-Surface Topology in Halogen-Deficient Pd/Pt Square Quantum Dots

S. M. Chowdhury & S. Akther

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

10.1039/D6CP00787B

2025

Interstitial TM--P Pairing in P3-Coordinated Wide-Gap Quantum Dots: Spin-Selective Insulating States and Enhanced Hyperpolarizability

S. M. Chowdhury, I. Hossain & M. R. Chowdhury

Nanoscale

10.1039/D5NR02041G

2026

Spin-Selective Orbital Reconfiguration and Colossal Nonlinear Anisotropy in Defect-Engineered Atomically Thin Quantum Dots

S. M. Chowdhury & S. Akther

Materials Advances

10.1039/D6MA00156D

2025

Lump Soliton, and Overtaking Collision Between Lump and Single as Well as Double Solitons in an Unmagnetized Collisionless Relativistic Plasma

S. Akther & M. G. Hafez

Alexandria Engineering Journal

10.1016/j.aej.2025.03.036

2025

Breather Solitons and Overtaking Collision Dynamics of Multi-Soliton Structures in (3+1)-Dimensional Magnetized Plasma Models

S. Akther & M. G. Hafez

Physica Scripta

10.1088/1402-4896/ae1e40

Get in Touch

Interested in collaborating, pursuing research, or learning more about CRITMS? Reach out to us.

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53/C, Hillview H/S, Chattogram-4209, Bangladesh

Website www.critms.org