Dr. Syed Nazmus Sakib is an emerging researcher and educator in the field of renewable energy materials and device engineering, with a particular focus on microwave-assisted fabrication of perovskite solar cells. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, under the International Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES). His doctoral research, titled “Rapid Microwave Annealing for Perovskite Solar Cells,” explored the thermal–electromagnetic interactions governing perovskite thin-film formation and demonstrated how controlled microwave annealing can significantly enhance crystal quality, film uniformity, and long-term device stability.

Dr. Sakib also holds a Master of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from Macquarie University, where he graduated with the "Macquarie University Award for Academic Excellence", and a Master of Science in Renewable Energy Technology from the University of Dhaka, Institute of Energy, where he accomplished a government-funded solar energy project. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering from the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), where he was recognised as the Best Student in Research Work.

Before starting his PhD, Dr. Sakib served as a Lecturer in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Daffodil International University (DIU) in Bangladesh. There, he taught electronics, communication systems, and renewable energy courses, supervised undergraduate projects, and served as the IEEE Student Branch Counsellor, fostering student innovation and leadership.

At Macquarie University, Dr. Sakib’s work focuses on bridging materials processing innovations with photovoltaic performance optimisation. He developed a unique experimental–simulation framework to study microwave absorption dynamics, heat transport, and crystallisation behaviour in hybrid halide perovskites. His research outcomes have been published in high-impact journals such as Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Solar RRL, and Solar Energy Advances, contributing new insights into rapid, scalable fabrication techniques for next-generation solar technologies.

In addition to research, Dr. Sakib is actively involved in teaching within the School of Engineering at Macquarie University. He has served as a Sessional Academic across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Introduction to Engineering (ENGG1000), Electrical and Electronic Systems (ELEC2005), Electronic Devices and Systems (ELEC3076), Engineering Systems and Design Thinking (ENGG2050) and Engineering Professional Practice (ENGG8000). His teaching philosophy emphasises connecting fundamental engineering concepts with experimental learning and real-world applications, fostering both technical mastery and creativity in students.

He has published in leading journals, including Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Solar RRL, and Solar Energy Advances. His achievements include winning the Macquarie University 3-Minute Thesis Competition (2024) and receiving the School of Engineering Excellence Award for Outstanding Sessional Teaching (2024).

Beyond academia, he is an active member of the IEEE, contributing to the IEEE Sensors Council NSW Chapter and maintaining memberships with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, IEEE Computer Society, and IEEE Council on Superconductivity.

Dr. Sakib’s research focuses on developing efficient, scalable, and sustainable processes for next-generation solar technologies. His key research interests include:

• Perovskite Solar Cells – Rapid microwave annealing, defect passivation, and long-term stability improvement

• Microwave-Material Interactions – Simulation of electromagnetic absorption and heat transport mechanisms

• Thin-Film Material Engineering – Growth kinetics, surface morphology, and interface optimisation

• Photovoltaic Device Fabrication and Characterisation – Structural, optical, and electrical performance analysis

• Flexible and Scalable PV Devices – Fabrication of perovskite films on flexible and transparent substrates

• Sustainable Energy Processing – Low-energy and environmentally responsible solar cell manufacturing methods

• Multiphysics Simulation – Computational modelling using COMSOL for temperature and field distribution in hybrid solar devices