Introduction:

Dr. Nouman Amjed

Assistant Professor of Physics
University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan

Introduction

Dr. Nouman Amjed is a dedicated physicist specializing in nuclear medicine physics, radiation detection, and gamma spectrometry. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Education, Lahore. With extensive research experience in nuclear data analysis and cyclotron-produced radionuclides, he has made significant contributions to medical physics and radiation sciences.

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Physics (2015) – Government College University, Lahore
• M.Phil. in Physics (2010) – Government College University, Lahore
• M.Sc. in Physics (2005) – University of Sargodha
• B.Sc. in Physics (2003) – University of Sargodha

Dr. Amjed completed his Ph.D. in Nuclear Medicine Physics, focusing on the evaluation of production data of positron-emitting radionuclides under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Syed M. Qaim at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Amjed has authored numerous high-impact research papers published in journals such as Radiation Physics and Chemistry and Applied Radiation and Isotopes. His research focuses on:

• Cyclotron-produced radionuclides for medical imaging and therapy
• Nuclear data evaluation for proton, deuteron, and alpha-induced reactions
• Theoretical nuclear model calculations using computational codes like ALICE, TALYS, and EMPIRE

His Google Scholar Profile provides an overview of his impactful research:
🔗 Google Scholar

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor – University of Education, Lahore
• Visiting Faculty – GC University Lahore
• Adjunct Faculty – School of Allied Health Sciences, Children Hospital Lahore
• Visiting Researcher – Hungarian Academy of Sciences (ATOMKI), Debrecen, Hungary

Research Grants & International Collaborations

Dr. Amjed has secured multiple Higher Education Commission (HEC) research grants, including:

• National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) grant (2019) – Evaluation of nuclear data for medical and environmental applications
• SRGP project (2017) – Production data evaluation of emerging diagnostic radionuclides

He has worked as a research fellow at ATOMKI, Hungary, collaborating with international experts in cyclotron-produced radionuclides.

Awards & Distinctions

• HEC Indigenous Ph.D. Scholarship recipient
• International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) Fellow at Hungary
• GRE Physics Graduate Assessment Test Qualified

Courses Taught

Dr. Amjed has vast teaching experience in various nuclear and medical physics courses, including:

• Nuclear Medicine Physics
• Radiation Physics & Technology
• Medical Imaging (CT, MRI, PET, SPECT)
• Nuclear Physics & Reactor Theory
• Experimental Nuclear Physics

Conferences & Invited Talks

Dr. Amjed has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences, such as:

• International School on Physics & Allied Disciplines (ISPAD) – ICTP & NCP Islamabad
• National Symposium on the Frontiers in Physics – GC University Lahore
• International Workshop on Ion Beam Applications – National Centre for Physics, Islamabad

Supervision & Mentorship

Dr. Amjed has supervised 18 MS/M.Phil. and 25 BS/MSc research students in nuclear physics and medical applications.

Contact Information

📧 Email: noumanamjad@ue.edu.pk

🏛 Office: Department of Physics, University of Education, Lahore