Zahid Hossain completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) from Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET). He is currently pursuing his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at RUET.

He began his academic career as a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Ahsania Mission University of Science and Technology (AMUST). He subsequently joined the same department at Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology (BAUET). Since 1 July 2026, he has been serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET).

His research interests focus on perovskite solar cells, particularly the design, optimization, and performance analysis of lead-free perovskite solar cells using COMSOL Multiphysics. His research aims to improve the efficiency, thermal stability, and overall performance of next-generation photovoltaic devices through advanced numerical modeling and simulation.