Minhajul
Haque
Biophysics Researcher · IIT Palakkad
Exploring the physics of life — from membrane dynamics and GUV experiments to molecular simulations. "Where physics meets life."
2+
Years Research
3+
Projects
IIT
Palakkad
01 — About Me
Who I am
I am Minhajul Haque, a Junior Research Fellow at IIT Palakkad, conducting research in Membrane Bio-Physics. My lab coat says it best — "Where physics meets life."
My research lies at the intersection of soft matter physics, molecular dynamics, and membrane biophysics. I study GUV preparation and manipulation, peptide-induced membrane disruption, and Monte Carlo simulations using Python, NumPy, and Numba.
I hold an M.Sc. in Physics and a B.Ed in Physical Sciences from Aliah University, Kolkata, and have qualified GATE, SET, and CTET. I previously served as a PGT Physics Teacher and educator across schools in West Bengal.
Beyond research, I am deeply passionate about photography, writing, and exploring India. I have visited iconic places like the Taj Mahal in Agra and continue to discover new experiences across the country.
02 — Education
Academic journey
2024 — Present
PhD, Biophysics
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad, Kerala
PCB Lab · Departments: Physics & Mechanical Engineering
2021 — 2023
B.Ed, Physical Sciences
Aliah University, Kolkata, West Bengal
Jul 2019 — Sep 2021
Master's Degree, Physics
Aliah University, Kolkata, West Bengal
Aug 2016 — Sep 2019
Bachelor's Degree, Physics
Aliah University, Kolkata, West Bengal
03 — Experience & Current Position
Where I've worked
PhD Scholar — Biophysics / Computational Physics
Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad · Full-time · Jul 2024 – Present
Conducting original research in membrane biophysics, GUV preparation and manipulation, and molecular dynamics simulations at the PCB Lab. Work covers membrane tension, peptide-induced disruption, fluorescence microscopy, and computational methods using Numba JIT. Motto: "Where physics meets life."
Professional Course in Advanced Microscopy 2025
2025Sonipat · Ashoka University · IIT Delhi · Hybrid
Successfully completed the Professional Course in Advanced Microscopy (PCAM) 2025. Skills: Confocal Microscopy, Widefield Fluorescence, Phase Contrast, Optical Microscopy, and advanced imaging techniques.
PGT Physics Teacher
Jul 2023 – Mar 2024Netaji Subhas Public School (CBSE) · West Bengal, India · On-site · 9 mos
Taught Physics to senior secondary students (Class XI–XII) under the CBSE curriculum. Skills: Applied Physics, Nuclear Physics, and 11 additional skills.
Educator
Jun 2023 – Jan 2024Scordemy · Part-time · Kolkata, West Bengal · On-site · 8 mos
Delivered educational content as part-time educator. Skills: Nuclear Physics, Teaching, and 3 additional skills.
Physics Teacher
Jul 2022 – Nov 2022Akra High Madrasah (H.S) · Greater Kolkata Area · On-site · 5 mos
Taught Physics at the higher secondary level. Skills: Teaching, Analytical Skills, and 14 additional skills.
Technical Skills
04 — Locations I Have Visited
Places & journeys
West Bengal
Home State
Agra, UP
Taj Mahal
Palakkad, Kerala
IIT Palakkad
Kolkata
Academic Visits
Delhi / NCR
Conferences
More to come…
Exploring India
Travel Gallery
05 — Events & Conferences
Academic engagements
🎓 Workshop
Professional Course in Advanced Microscopy 2025
🏛 Conference
National Symposium on Soft Matter Physics — Sahyadri Soft Days 2026
06 — Research
What I investigate
Core Research Questions
Current membrane models are too simple and symmetric, unlike real cell membranes.
Real bacterial membrane complexity is not fully captured.
No quantitative link yet between peptide structure and membrane response.
MD simulations help but need more realistic models and experimental validation.
This work combines MD and GUV experiments to study peptide-induced membrane disruption.
R-01
Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Full MD pipeline with Verlet neighbour lists, velocity Verlet integrator, NVE ensemble, @njit force kernels, virial pressure, and LAMMPS dump format output for membrane and fluid systems.
R-02
Monte Carlo Simulations
Chemical potential calculation at various temperatures and densities using FCC initialisation, Numba JIT-compiled sweeps, Widom insertion method, and ThreadPoolExecutor parallelism.
R-03
Soft Matter Physics
MSD, non-Gaussian parameter α₂, self Van Hove function, pair correlation g(r), structure factor S(q), and overlap function Q(t) for Lennard-Jones fluids at multiple densities.
R-04
Membrane Biophysics
GUV preparation via electroformation, micropipette aspiration, fluorescence labelling, phase contrast imaging, and study of antimicrobial peptide interactions with model lipid membranes.
07 — Publications
Scholarly work
Information Entropy Calculation of Hydrogen Atom
M.Sc. Project — Aliah University, Kolkata
Publications — Coming Soon
Research in progress — IIT Palakkad
08 — Photography (Discovery)
Seeing the world through a lens
Every photograph tells a story — from the microscopic world of lipid membranes to the grand tapestry of India's landscapes and institutions.
Academic Moments
With Professor H C Verma
IIT Palakkad · Inspirational encounter
Sahyadri Soft Days 2026
National Symposium on Soft Matter Physics · IIT Palakkad
Microscopy & Lab
PCAM 2025 — Group Photo
Ashoka University, Sonipat · Professional Course in Advanced Microscopy
LSM 900 — Confocal Microscope
Zeiss LSM 900 with Definite Focus 3 · Advanced fluorescence imaging
Travel & Nature
Petrichor Garden
Night lights & lanterns
River View
From the train journey
Rural Palakkad
Shepherd & goats, misty hills
Evening at the Fair
Ferris wheel & city lights
Heritage Street
Old town walkway, Kerala
IIT Palakkad — Nila Campus
Blue hour, campus lights
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Block
IIT Palakkad, Nila Campus
09 — My Writing & Blog
Thoughts in words
Understanding the Lennard-Jones Potential from First Principles
PhysicsMonte Carlo vs Molecular Dynamics — When to Use Which
ComputationalWhat the Mean Square Displacement Tells Us About Fluids
ResearchMy Journey from West Bengal to IIT Palakkad
PersonalNumba JIT — Supercharging Python for Scientific Simulations
ProgrammingVisiting the Taj Mahal — Where History Meets Architecture
Travel10 — Make an Appointment
Let's meet
Schedule a Meeting
Whether you want to discuss research collaboration, academic opportunities, or just have a conversation about biophysics and computational methods — I'd love to connect.
Send a Message
11 — Connect Me
Let's connect
Open to research collaborations, academic discussions, and opportunities in computational physics and biophysics. Feel free to reach out!
Personal Mail
minhajulhaque.official[at]gmail.com
Institute Mail
132414001[at]smail.iitpkd.ac.in
+91 96143 55435
linkedin.com/in/minhajulhaque
@minhajulhaque_official
Minhajul Haque
Office Address
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Physical and Chemical Biology (PCB) Lab
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
Nila Campus
Palakkad, Kerala — 678623
India
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