SHAN Academy of Quantum Simulation & Materials

Explore Quantum Simulations &
Materials Science

A virtual research lab offering hands-on training in DFT, MD simulations, and computational materials science using industry-standard tools like CASTEP, DMol³, and Forcite.

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About SAQSM

A Virtual Lab for Real-World
Computational Research

SHAN Academy of Quantum Simulation & Materials (SAQSM) is a virtual research lab founded by Zeshan Ahmed, an MPhil scholar in Physics, to make advanced simulation tools — like Materials Studio, CASTEP, DMol³, and Forcite — accessible to students and researchers worldwide.

DFT & MD Simulations
CASTEP, DMol³, Forcite, VASP
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Quantum Research Lab
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Featured Programs

Simulation & Computing Courses

Hands-on training programs designed for MPhil scholars, researchers, and aspiring computational scientists.

Computational Materials Design Advanced
Materials Science & Nanotechnology
Computational Materials Design

Design topological materials, optimize crystals, and simulate nanoscale configurations using density functiona...

16 Weeks $900
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Introduction to Quantum Algorithms Intermediate
Quantum Computing & Programming
Introduction to Quantum Algorithms

Learn the basics of qubits, gates, quantum superposition, entanglement, and fundamental algorithms like Deutsc...

12 Weeks $750
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Research Focus

Core Scientific Research Pillars

Quantum Computing Simulations

Developing and benchmarking noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) algorithms for complex molecular simulations and combinatorial optimizations.

Novel 2D Materials & Superconductors

Analyzing structural, magnetic, and electric properties of transition-metal dichalcogenides and high-temperature superconductors.

Machine Learning for Physics

Deploying neural-network potentials to accelerate ab initio molecular dynamics simulations and discover high-efficiency semiconductor configurations.

Zeshan Ahmed — Founder
Zeshan Ahmed
Founder & Director
zeeshankhattak4u@gmail.com +92 370 0186755
From the Founder's Desk

Making Quantum Simulations
Accessible to Everyone

"I believe that anyone, anywhere, should be able to learn real-world computational skills and apply them in meaningful research — regardless of whether they have access to physical laboratories."

I am an MPhil scholar in Physics with a specialization in materials science. My passion lies in quantum simulations and computational research — specifically in Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations. I work with advanced tools to explore electronic, optical, thermal, and adsorption properties of functional materials.

To help students and researchers learn these tools, I founded SHAN Academy (SAQSM) — a virtual platform offering hands-on training in Materials Studio, CASTEP, DMol³, Forcite, and more.

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What Our Students Say

"Having access to simulated cloud backends during the course allowed me to write quantum circuits that were executable on active processing hardware."

Ayesha Malik
Software Engineer, IBM Quantum

"The computational materials design class completely reformed my modeling skills. The instructor walked us through direct quantum simulations step-by-step."

Kamran Khan
Research Intern at CERN
Latest Updates

News & Announcements

Collaboration Signed with CERN Openlab for Quantum Mechanics research
August 06, 2026
Collaboration Signed with CERN Openlab for Quantum Mechanics research

Our academy has signed an academic MoU to exchange research methodologies in quantum computing and material mo...

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SHAN Academy Deploys New Supercomputing Cluster Module
August 06, 2026
SHAN Academy Deploys New Supercomputing Cluster Module

We are pleased to announce the deployment of our new hybrid GPU-QPU simulation node to accelerate density func...

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Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all of our computational modules and seminar series are accessible online and physically for international applicants globally.

A modern laptop with at least 8GB RAM and an internet connection. Most intensive simulations will utilize our cluster APIs.

Yes, we offer merit-based scholarships and research fellowships for eligible students in postgraduate courses.

Ready to Begin Your Quantum Journey?

Join SHAN Academy and gain real-world computational skills in DFT, MD simulations, and Materials Studio — from anywhere in the world.

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