Khadiza Begam
About Khadiza Begam
Khadiza Begam is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in electronic structure theory and quantum calculations. She has a background in physics and has contributed to the characterization of organic photo-redox catalysts and the development of parameterization techniques for photosynthesis systems.
Current Position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Khadiza Begam currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a role she has been in since 2023. Her work involves advanced research in quantum transport and quantum tunneling through molecular junctions. This position allows her to apply her extensive knowledge in electronic structure theory and quantum calculations.
Previous Experience at Kent State University
Khadiza Begam has a significant history with Kent State University, where she worked in various capacities. She served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2016 to 2019 and again from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she was a Ph.D. Candidate in the Dunietz Group from 2019 to 2021. Her roles involved teaching and conducting research in physics, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Academic Background and Education
Khadiza Begam earned her Ph.D. in Physics from Kent State University, where she studied from 2016 to 2023. Her academic focus included computation and experimental aspects of material science, quantum chemistry, and chemical physics. This rigorous education laid the foundation for her research in electronic structure theory and quantum calculations.
Teaching Experience at Savar Model College
Before her tenure at Kent State University, Khadiza Begam worked as a Lecturer in Physics at Savar Model College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 2013 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for educating students in physics, which contributed to her teaching skills and understanding of the subject.
Research Contributions and Specializations
Khadiza Begam has made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the characterization of organic photo-redox catalysts. Her research includes the implementation of solvated NMR code for molecular-level descriptions in complex systems. She specializes in electronic structure theory-based quantum calculations, with a focus on DFT and TDDFT methodologies.