Now serving as Principal Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dr Farhad has played a pivotal role in advancing renewable energy research in Bangladesh. His work includes pioneering lead-free perovskite solar cells and developing cutting-edge facilities for solar materials and hydrogen production, supporting the country’s clean energy goals.
Reflecting on his journey, Dr Farhad said:
“My UK education profoundly shaped my research philosophy. It taught me that innovation must serve both people and the planet. At Bristol, I learned to view science as a bridge between fundamental discovery and societal transformation.”
Internationally recognised for his contributions, Dr Farhad has been listed among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier and has received multiple fellowships and awards from UNESCO/TWAS and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
He credits his time at Bristol for giving him a global mindset and the confidence to turn science into societal impact:
“Studying in the UK didn’t just give me a degree—it gave me a sense of purpose and the conviction that research can truly change lives.”