Department of Physics, UPR Official

Pictures from the exciting event: Observation through a homemade telescope

Important seminar on foreign scholarships for students
Monday 17 November 2025 at 10 am.

Orientation at the Department of Physics for BS 1st semester students was held today. Prof. Dr. Abdul Rauf Khan, Dean Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Mr. Tanvir (Director, READ Foundation), and Mr. Iftikhar from the NGO Muslim Hands addressed the students.

Two More Scholars Earn PhD Degrees in Physics at UPR
Ahsan Irshad and Imran Khan Strengthen the Department’s Research Legacy

Rawalakot, October 30, 2025 — The Department of Physics, University of Poonch Rawalakot, added another proud chapter to its academic achievements as two scholars, Ahsan Irshad and Imran Khan, successfully defended their PhD theses, marking a new milestone in the department’s growing culture of research excellence.

Both researchers presented their work before a panel of external examiners, senior faculty members, and students. Their presentations were widely appreciated for their clarity, originality, and scientific depth.

Dr. Ahsan Irshad, supervised by Dr. Ghulam Asghar and Dr. Mehboob Alam, completed his PhD in the field of plasmonic and metamaterials, contributing valuable insights through several publications in reputed international journals.

Dr. Imran Khan, under the supervision of Dr. Mian Akif Safeen, conducted his research on supercapacitors, producing multiple high-impact papers and contributing to HEC-funded projects.

The defense sessions were held in the Physics Department’s Seminar Hall and attended by faculty members, research scholars, and students. The event concluded with appreciation for both scholars’ contributions and acknowledgment of their role in enhancing the university’s research profile.

With these achievements, the Department of Physics has now produced four PhD graduates, reflecting its steady progress toward research excellence and academic growth at UPR.

PhD Defense of further two students to be held tomorrow. Another milestone by the Department of Physics, Alhamdulillah.

Notice for Special GRE Test

Nobel Prize in Physics 2025

Scientific Officer job opportunity for Physics Graduate at Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission

Important Announcement Regarding GRE Test

Dr. Yousaf Iqbal will conduct a GRE preparation and guidance session for M.Phil/Ph.D. students on Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Department of Physics. All interested students are encouraged to attend.
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Proud Moment for the Department of Physics UPR
We are pleased to share that Dr. Muhammad Mushtaq, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, University of Poonch Rawalakot (UPR), has been recognized among the Top 2% Scientists of the World, as published by Stanford University and Elsevier.
Congratulations to Dr. Mushtaq on this remarkable achievement !