Umarov Baxram Askarovich

Dr. Bakhram Umarov is a theoretical physicist with extensive research and teaching experience in nonlinear dynamics, soliton theory, and quantum optics. His work bridges the mathematical modeling of nonlinear systems and their physical applications in optics, condensed matter, and Bose–Einstein condensates. With over four decades of academic engagement, Dr. Umarov has contributed to international collaborations across Uzbekistan, Malaysia, and Brazil, and authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications indexed in the Web of Science.

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics – Nuclear Physics Institute, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences (1986)

M.S. in Theoretical Physics – Tashkent State University, Uzbekistan (1979)

Senior Research Scientist, Physical-Technical Institute, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences (2022–present)

Associate Professor, Faculty of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (2009–2022)

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (2002–2009)

Visiting Researcher, Institute of Theoretical Physics (UNESP), São Paulo, Brazil (2001)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1998–1999)

Senior Research Scientist, Physical-Technical Institute, Tashkent (1996–2010)

Doctorant, Physical-Technical Institute, Uzbek Academy of Sciences (1993–1996)

Senior Research Scientist, Heat Physics Department, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences (1985–1993)

Engineer, Heat Physics Department, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences (1979–1982)

Lecturer (part-time), New Uzbekistan University, Tashkent (2024–present)

Dr. Umarov has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in theoretical and applied physics, including advanced calculus, quantum mechanics, nonlinear optics, thermodynamics, and mathematical methods in physics.

He has supervised and co-supervised several Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses at the International Islamic University Malaysia, focusing on soliton dynamics, quantum optics, and Bose–Einstein condensates.

Dr. Umarov has authored over 60 scientific papers in high-impact journals, including Physical Review A, Physical Review E, Physica D, Optics Communications, and European Journal of Physics.

Recent publications include:

1. Otajonov, S.R., Umarov, B.A., Abdullaev, F.Kh. (2025). Modulational instability and discrete quantum droplets in a deep quasi-one-dimensional optical lattice. Physical Review E, 111(5), 054206.
2. Otajonov, S.R., Umarov, B.A., Abdullaev, F.Kh. (2025). Modulational instability in quasi-one-dimensional Bose–Einstein condensates. Physica Scripta, 100(4), 045403.
3. Abdullaev, F.Kh., Hadi, M.S.A., Salerno, M., Umarov, B. (2023). Compacton existence and spin-orbit density dependence in Bose–Einstein condensates. Physical Review E, 107(4), 044218.
4. Tsoy, E.N., Umarov, B.A. (2018). Introduction to nonlinear discrete systems: theory and modelling. European Journal of Physics, 39(5).

Best Fundamental Research in Natural Sciences – Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences (2001)