ATOMIC DATA PAGE : www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/~nahar/nahar_radiativeatomicdata/index.html

BOOK: Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy (A.K. Pradhan, S.N. Nahar, Cambridge publication, in progress)

INVITED PRESENTATIONS/SEMINARS: 30 (NASA, Harvard, \& various places in the US, Australia, Bangladesh, England, France, Germany, Egypt, Mexico)

Number of NASA grant awards : 7

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. (Atomic Theory), 1987, Wayne State U., Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan. Thesis Advisor: Professor J.M. Wadehra
Dissertation: "Electron and positron scattering from atoms"

M.A. (Quantum Optics), 1982, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Thesis: "Nematic Liquid Crystal and Optical Nonlinearity"

M.Sc. (Theoretical Physics) , 1979, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Thesis: "Compton Scattering on Nucleons at Low Energies"
First position in Dhaka University

B.Sc.Hons. (Physics), 1977, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
First position in Dhaka University

AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS:

28. MentorNet's Certificate of Appreciation, The E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Science, FIP of APS, July 2009
27. Honorary plaque by Department of Physics of Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, for astrophysics seminar and various contributions, August 2008
26. Honorary plaque by Department of Management Studies, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, for keynote speech in global warming impact seminar and contributions, August 2008
25. i) Research contributions recognition plaque by the Topical Society of Laser Sciences, Egypt in celebration of its 20th anniversary, 3rd international conference on {\it Modern Trends in Physics Research} MTPR-08, Cairo University, Egypt, April 6-10, 2008
ii) Certificate of High Appreciation for the efforts given to the international conference MTPR-08, Cairo University, Egypt, April 6-10, 2008
24. "Pioneer Women of Bangladesh", one of the 12 First Women in Bangladesh, in 2008 calendar by the Foundation of Voice of the Voiceless Women, Bangladesh
23. "Our Pride Award" by Bangladesh Association of Central Ohio (BACO), December 29, 2007, "In Recoginition of Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Astronomy and Physics"
22. APS Fellow, American Physical Society, 2006 - Citation: "For seminal contributions to studies of photoionization and recombination of multicharged atomic systems fundamental to atomic physics and plasma physics and pioneering calculations of remarkable complexity on astrophysically significant processes."
21. Guest of Honor - the "World Women's Day" observation, Keynote speech "Perspectives of a woman scientist on problems and inspiring women to science", organized by the Progressive Forum in New York, March 18, 2006, New York
20. Honorary Plaque by N-TV of Bangladesh for a Successful Professional, 2005
19. Honorary Certificate of Appreciation for services as Professional Mentor for minority students, Office of Minority Affairs and Retention Services, The Ohio State University, 2005
18. Honorary Crest of Appreciation for Contributions, Maniza Rahman Girls High School, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
17. Honorary Certificate of Appreciation for services as Professional Mentor for minority students, Office of Minority Affairs and Retention Services, OSU, 2002
16. Certificate of Appreciation for contributions as University Postdoctoral Fellow, 1990-1991, The Ohio State University Graduate School, Columbus, Ohio
15. University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award for Women and Minorities, College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, The Ohio State University, 1990-1993
14. Thomas C. Rumble University Graduate Fellowship Award, Wayne State University (WSU), 1985-1986
13. Thomas C. Rumble University Graduate Fellowship Award, WSU, 1984-1985
12. Knoller Fellowship Award in Physics, Dept of Physics \& Astronomy, WSU, 1985-1986
11. Knoller Fellowship Award in Physics, Dept of Physics \& Astronomy, WSU, 1984-1985
10. Daniel R. Gustafson Memorial Award to a graduate student for excellence in teaching, Wayne State University, January 1984
9. Knoller Fellowship Award, Wayne State University, 1979
8. First Position Award, M.Sc.in Theoretical Physics, 1979, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
7. Merit Scholarships, M.Sc. 1977-1979, University of Dhaka
6. First Position Award, B.Sc.Hons.(1977), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
5. Salekunnessa Award for the Best Woman Student in the B.Sc.Hons. examinations, University of Dhaka, 1977
4. Kalidas Merit Scholarships, B.Sc.Hons. 1973-1977, University of Dhaka
3. Individual College Admissions to Dhaka University at 4 different Departments (Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, \& Chemistry), to Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), to Mymensing Medical College, all through countrywise competitions for each subject
2. Merit Scholarship - Central Women's College, H.S.C. - First Division
1. Annual Awards - Academic, Music, Art - throughout school life Class I - Class X, Maniza Rahman Girls High School; S.S.C - First Division with Letters, Dhaka, Bangladesh

CONSULTANCIES:

3. {\it Visiting ITAMP-Scientist}, CFA, Harvard University, August, 2006
2. {\it Visiting ITAMP-Scientist}, CFA, Harvard University, August, 2005
1. Consultant, Observatorie de Paris, Meudon, June 28-July 5, 2005

{\bf PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:}

The American Physical Society (APS)
International Astronomical Union (IAU)
Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (DAMOP) of APS
Committee on the Status of Women in Physics of APS
Forum on Industrial \& Applied Physics (FIAP)
Forum on International Physics
Ohio Section of APS

POSITIONS HELD - 1. RESEARCH:

4. 4. {\it University Postdoctoral Fellow, Mathematical and Physical Scienencs}, June 1990 - July 1993, Astronomy, Ohio State U, Columbus, Ohio
3. {\it Postdoctoral Research Associate}, Jan 1988 - May 1990, Physics and Astronomy, Georgia State U., Atlanta, Georgia
Research:} Photoionization cross sections and asymmetry parameter for angular distribution of atoms in Hartree-Fock approximation. Developed fortran codes for the atomic parameters. Electron-positron scattering from atoms.
2. {\it Postdoctoral Research Associate}, May 1987 - Dec 1987, Wayne State U., Detroit, Michigan
{Research:} Relativistic calculations of electron and position scattering from atoms. Developed the fortran programs for the processes.
1. {\it Graduate Research Assistant}, AFOSR support, Wayne State University, 1986-1987
{Research:} Positronium formation and electron-positron scattering from atoms

2. TEACHING:}

6. Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy (part of the graduate course 823), Fall 2006, Astronomy Dept, Ohio State University
5. Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy (half of the graduate course 823), Fall 2004, Astronomy Dept, Ohio State University
4. Substitute lecturer on atomic radiative processes, Astronomy Dept, Ohio State University (OSU), 2002 - present
3. Involved in research projects with graduate students, Astronomy Dept, OSU, 1991 - present
2. Undergraduate modern physics course, a two-hour lecture course meeting twice a week, at Georgia State University, Fall, 1989
1. {\it Graduate Teaching Assistant}, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Wayne State University, Fall 1979-Summer 1984.
Undergraduate introductory physics laboratories and quiz recitation sessions,
[Received Daniel R. Gustafson Memorial Award for excellence in teaching by a graduate student (evaluated by the students and recommended by the course faculty member), Wayne State University, January 1984]

{\bf CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS:}\\ %\begin{enumerate} xi) International Symposium on Climate Change and Food Security in South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August, 2008
x) New Quest in Stellar Astrophysics II, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, April 2007
ix) ITAMP, CfA-Harvard, August 2006
viii) ITAMP, CfA-Harvard, August 2005
vii) IAU General Assembly, Sydney, Australia, July 2003
vi) Stellar Atmosphere Modeling Workshop, Tuebingen, Germany, April 2002
v) IAU Symposium on Planetary Nebulae, Canberra, Australia, November 2001
iv) Conference on Model Nebule, Lexintion, Kentucky, May 1994
iii) Workshop on "Future Direction in Electron-Ion Collision Physics", Atlata, US, April, 1992
ii) Annual Meeting of AMO Physics of APS, Eugene, Oregon, USA, May, 1986
i) ICPEAC, Palo Alto, California, USA, May, 1984

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