Rafi Ur Rahman

ORCID: 0000-0002-8266-0453
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  • Silicon and Solar Cell Technologies
  • Thin-Film Transistor Technologies
  • solar cell performance optimization
  • Silicon Nanostructures and Photoluminescence
  • Mosquito-borne diseases and control
  • Semiconductor materials and interfaces
  • Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films
  • Malaria Research and Control
  • Perovskite Materials and Applications
  • Semiconductor materials and devices
  • Nanowire Synthesis and Applications
  • Insect Pest Control Strategies
  • Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
  • Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics
  • Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
  • Biochemical and Structural Characterization
  • Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
  • Viral Infections and Vectors
  • Catalysts for Methane Reforming
  • Insect and Pesticide Research
  • Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • Insect Resistance and Genetics
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research

Sungkyunkwan University
2024-2025

Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
2021-2025

Universidade de São Paulo
2025

Institute of Biomedical Science
2024

COMSATS University Islamabad
2024

International Olive Council
2020

Abstract Insecticide resistant Aedes populations have recently been reported in Pakistan, imposing a threat to their control. We aimed evaluate the susceptibility of aegypti and albopictus from Lahore WHO-recommended insecticides investigate metabolic target-site resistance mechanisms. For this purpose, we first carried out bioassays with larvicides temephos pyriproxyfen, adulticides malathion, permethrin, deltamethrin, alpha-cypermethrin, etofenprox. looked for Knockdown mutations ( kdr )...

10.1038/s41598-021-83465-w article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2021-02-25

We present a structural design for four-terminal III–V/crystalline silicon (c-Si) multijunction (MJ) device based on optimized bifacial illumination. The proposed configuration consists of triple-junction top cell incorporating gallium indium phosphide (GaInP), arsenide (InGaAs), and germanium (Ge), paired with tunnel oxide passivating contact (TOPCon) as the bottom cell. TOPCon effectively enhances transmission albedo-reflected light into c-Si absorber, delivering superior performance...

10.1021/acsaem.4c02511 article EN ACS Applied Energy Materials 2025-01-12

Building‐integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) provide a dual‐purpose solution, functioning as both energy‐generating systems and integral building materials. BIPV adoption has been limited due to lack of color integration, preventing the panels from being used in designs. However, efforts incorporate into layers have made, but they often reduce panel efficiency. implementation faces several challenges that hinder widespread adoption, such fire safety concerns integration aesthetics...

10.1002/pssa.202400834 article EN physica status solidi (a) 2025-02-12

Abstract Background Dengue and associated complications are spreading to non-endemic regions of Pakistan. Vector control, the foremost widely adopted strategy for managing dengue has been implemented through various measures in Biological control use Wolbachia , a bacterium naturally present insect genera, including Aedes demonstrated promising results globally. In this study we collected species investigated their microbiomes with particular focus on identifying endosymbiont . Methods...

10.1101/2025.03.06.641799 preprint EN cc-by bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) 2025-03-11

This study focuses on the optimization of antireflection coatings (ARCs) to enhance performance silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells. SHJ cells face a significant challenge in achieving their theoretical efficiency limits due light reflection at air–cell interface. reduces photon absorption, which photocurrent generation and hinders widespread adoption technology. To address this, ARCs using single, double, triple‐layer designs with graded refractive index material as active layer is...

10.1002/pssa.202500245 article EN physica status solidi (a) 2025-03-30

Vector control largely relies on neurotoxic chemicals, and insecticide resistance (IR) directly threatens their effectiveness. In some cases, specific alleles cause IR, knowledge of the genetic diversity gene flow among mosquito populations is crucial to track arrival, rise, spread. Here we evaluated Aedes aegypti populations’ susceptibility status, collected in 2016 from six different municipalities Rio de Janeiro state (RJ), temephos, pyriproxyfen, malathion, deltamethrin. We eggs Ae ....

10.1371/journal.pntd.0008492 article EN cc-by PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2021-02-16

The mosquito Aedes aegypti is distributed worldwide and recognized as the primary vector for dengue in numerous countries. To investigate whether fitness cost of a single DENV-1 isolate varies among populations, we selected four Ae. populations from distinct localities: Australia (AUS), Brazil (BRA), Pakistan (PAK), Peru (PER). Utilizing simple methodologies, concurrently assessed survival rates fecundity. Overall, infection led to significant decrease rates, with exception PER population....

10.3390/insects15060393 article EN cc-by Insects 2024-05-28

This study utilizes Quokka3, an advanced solar cell simulation program, specifically tailored for interdigitated back‐contact (IBC) crystalline silicon (c‐Si) cells. Through meticulous Quokka3 simulations, the influence of several geometric and wafer characteristics backside on current–voltage ( I – V ) performance has been scientifically explored IBC c‐Si The investigation encompasses parameters such as thickness, bulk lifetime, resistivity, emitter back surface field area fraction, front‐...

10.1002/ente.202400831 article EN Energy Technology 2024-08-06

The study explores a novel method to combat the Light and Elevated Temperature‐Induced Degradation (LeTID) in solar cell modules, which significantly reduces their efficiency lifespan. This involves applying alternating current (AC) of various waveforms (triangular, sinusoidal, square) frequencies (5 100 kHz) boron‐doped p‐type passivated emitter rear contact (p‐PERC) modules. approach effectively lowers series resistance at critical junction between silver (Ag) silicon layer PERC cell,...

10.1002/pssa.202400453 article EN physica status solidi (a) 2024-09-08

This study aims to improve the efficiency of silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells by applying a double‐layer anti‐reflection coating (DLARC) their front side, addressing limitations single‐layer coatings in reducing reflectance across broad spectrum wavelengths. Investigation is done on how this coating, aimed at increasing light absorption, contributes optimizing optical and electrical properties SHJ cells. Additionally, impact different deposition quality layers explored using atomic...

10.1002/pssa.202400651 article EN physica status solidi (a) 2024-12-11

Vector control has been an essential strategy in Brazil to manage vector-borne diseases, and the use of insecticides plays important role this effort. Pyriproxyfen (PPF) become a common insect growth regulator used juvenile stages mosquitoes by disturbing their development. This study assesses susceptibility resistance status Brazilian Ae. aegypti populations that previously showed low levels PPF. Eggs were collected from six cities located northeast states Ceará (Quixadá, Icó, Juazeiro do...

10.52707/1081-1710-48.1.12 article EN Journal of Vector Ecology 2023-03-16
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