Doctorate Safiqul Islam: Assistant Professor at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Safiqul Islam is an accomplished Indian mathematician and theoretical astrophysicist, currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With over nine years of post-Ph.D. teaching and research experience, his academic contributions span across differential equations, cosmology, astrophysics, and general relativity. He is especially known for his work on wormholes, gravastars, and exotic spacetime geometries. Dr. Islam has authored two scholarly books and over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles published in reputed international journals such as Physical Review D, Physics Letters B, and Astrophysics and Space Science. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges mathematical modeling and theoretical physics, earning him global recognition in both academic and research communities.
Online Profiles
Dr. Islam is actively engaged in the global academic community through multiple professional platforms. His Google Scholar profile reflects a growing impact, with 599 citations, an h-index of 10, and an i10-index of 11, showcasing the reach and influence of his work in theoretical astrophysics and applied mathematics. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (UK), and an Associate Member of the Institute of Physics (UK). Additionally, he holds life memberships in the American Mathematical Society, Indian Mathematical Society, Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation, Calcutta Mathematical Society, and the Astronomical Society of India, among others. These affiliations affirm his commitment to scientific collaboration and continued research dissemination across disciplines and borders.
Education
Dr. Islam holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2014), where he focused on “Some Theoretical Features of Wormholes and Gravastars.” He further advanced his academic career with a three-year postdoctoral research position at the prestigious Harish-Chandra Research Institute in Allahabad, where he specialized in applied mathematics, mathematical physics, and theoretical astrophysics. Prior to this, he completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Mathematics from Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata in 2010, and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with honors in Mathematics from Presidency College under the University of Calcutta in 1998. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his later work in cosmology and general relativity.
Research Focus
Dr. Islam’s research is rooted in applied mathematics and its applications to theoretical physics, particularly in cosmology, astrophysics, and gravitational theory. His central research areas include wormhole solutions in higher-dimensional spacetime, gravastar models, and singularity-free compact star structures within general relativity and modified gravity theories. He actively explores the implications of non-commutative geometry, tensor analysis, and differential geometry in constructing models that provide deeper insight into the nature of the universe. His work also extends to black hole physics, the dynamics of the early universe, and (2+1)-dimensional cosmological models, all of which aim to reconcile mathematical theory with physical observations.
Experience
Dr. Islam’s professional journey includes a diverse range of academic and research roles across multiple countries. Since December 2021, he has been serving as Assistant Professor at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia. Before this, he taught at St. Theresa International College, Thailand (2019–2021), where he contributed to international education in mathematics. From 2016 to 2019, he held a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harish-Chandra Research Institute, India—an institution renowned for advanced research in physics and mathematics. He also served as a Visiting Fellow at RTM Nagpur University in 2017. Throughout his career, Dr. Islam has taught a wide spectrum of subjects including Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Abstract Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Analysis, and Mathematical Modelling at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Research Timeline
Dr. Islam commenced his formal research career after qualifying the Research Entrance Test (RET) at Jadavpur University in 2011. His Ph.D. research began the same year and concluded in 2014, focusing on exotic astrophysical structures. Postdoctoral research followed at Harish-Chandra Research Institute between 2016 and 2019, during which he deepened his work on general relativity and compact stars. Parallel to his research, he gained significant teaching experience across India, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. Since 2013, he has consistently published in high-impact journals and participated in international conferences. His work has steadily evolved, incorporating modern mathematical techniques and interdisciplinary models in theoretical physics.
Awards & Honors
Dr. Islam has received several academic honors, including the Global Faculty Award 2021 by AKS Education Awards in recognition of his excellence in teaching and research. He was appointed as an International Advisory Committee Member for the 2nd International Conference on Research Frontiers in Sciences held at G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering in India. He has also been invited to numerous national and international scientific conferences and seminars. His research efforts have been supported by grants and funding worth approximately ₹4,20,000 from Harish-Chandra Research Institute and other institutions. His active roles in advisory and academic panels further affirm his leadership in the global academic community.
Recent Notable Publications
One of Dr. Islam’s most influential research papers is “Searching for Higher Dimensional Wormholes with Non-Commutative Geometry,” co-authored with Farook Rahaman, Saibal Ray, and P.K.F. Kuhfittig, and published in Physical Review D (2012). This work presents a theoretical framework for wormholes in higher-dimensional spacetime influenced by non-commutative geometry, contributing significantly to the understanding of exotic spacetime geometries in general relativity. The paper has garnered significant citations and remains a reference point for researchers working on higher-dimensional models and quantum gravity-related phenomena.
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Cosmic Time-Dependent Traversable Wormhole Solutions
S. Islam
Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy, Vol. 46 (2), Article 44, 2025. -
Enhanced Mutation Strategy Based Differential Evolution for Global Optimization Problems
P. Mishra, M. Ali, S. Islam
PeerJ Computer Science, Vol. 11, e2696, 2025. -
Wormholes and Energy Conditions in Rastall-Rainbow Gravity
A. Banerjee, S. Islam, A. Pradhan, M. Zeyauddin
2023. -
Viscous Modified Ghost Scalar Field Dark Energy Models with Varying G
R. Talole, P. Kumar, S. Islam
Romanian Astronomical Journal, Vol. 33, pp. 81-109, 2023. -
A Probe into a (2+1)-Dimensional Combined Cosmological Model in f(R,T) Gravity
S. Islam, M. Aamir, I. Radinschi, D. Bandyopadhyay
Axioms, Vol. 11, Article 605, 2022.
Statement of Strength and Eligibility for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Safiqul Islam
Dr. Safiqul Islam is a distinguished mathematician and theoretical astrophysicist with over nine years of impactful research and academic experience in applied mathematics, cosmology, and general relativity. Currently an Assistant Professor at King Faisal University, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of exotic spacetime geometries, including wormholes and gravastars, through innovative theoretical frameworks.
His scholarly excellence is demonstrated by a robust publication record, including two authored books and over a dozen high-impact peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals such as Physical Review D and Physics Letters B. With an h-index of 10 and nearly 600 citations, Dr. Islam’s work commands global recognition and influence in interdisciplinary fields bridging mathematics and theoretical physics.
Dr. Islam’s expertise in advanced mathematical modeling and theoretical astrophysics is complemented by his active involvement in international academic communities, reflected in his fellowship with the Royal Astronomical Society and memberships in leading scientific societies worldwide. His leadership roles in international conferences and advisory committees further attest to his stature as a leading researcher.
His consistent research productivity, innovative approach to complex problems in cosmology and gravitation, and dedication to advancing knowledge make him eminently deserving of the Best Researcher Award. Dr. Islam’s work not only pushes the boundaries of fundamental science but also inspires cross-disciplinary collaboration and future breakthroughs in understanding the universe.