Dr. Izhar Ahmad | Laser Physics | Editorial Board Member 

Dr. Izhar Ahmad is a Principal Scientist at the National Institute of Lasers & Optronics (NILOP), Nilore, Islamabad, Pakistan, with a distinguished research profile in high-field physics, femtosecond lasers, short-pulse generation, and optical parametric amplification. As per his Google Scholar profile, he has authored 35 documents that together have been cited 1,460 times, giving him an h-index of 19, demonstrating his sustained influence and contribution to ultrafast optics. Over his career, he has led the development of high-power, few-cycle seed sources, chirped-pulse amplification systems, and petawatt-level parametric amplification, building on his PhD training at the Max-Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in Germany. His earlier experience at the Optics Labs in Nilore and his work on laser–matter interactions at NILOP have further consolidated his authority in the field. Dr. Ahmad’s publication record includes peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, conference contributions, and technological developments. His work on polymer composites for electromagnetic shielding (e.g., PVDF-PMMA nanocomposites with carbon nanofibers), terahertz time-domain spectroscopy, and ultrashort pulse characterization has advanced both fundamental science and applied photonics. His citation metrics reflect not only his productivity but also the broad relevance of his research  his highly cited papers have underpinned future developments in terahertz materials, ultrafast laser systems, and nonlinear optical instrumentation. Through his research and leadership at NILOP, Dr. Ahmad continues to shape the frontiers of laser science in Pakistan and globally.