ILLUMINATI- ALTAR OF SCIENCE

  Visit to St. Teresa’s College, Kochi I attended the Sensitization Programme and Best Practices Case Sharing Workshop organised by the Energy Management Centre (EMC), Government of Kerala , as part of the Kerala State Energy Conservation Awards (KSECA) 2026 . The programme was held on 3 October 2026 at St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Kochi . The workshop provided useful insights into energy conservation initiatives, best practices, and institutional approaches towards effective energy management. Link to Duty certificate

  Invited Talk at Antaragni 2.0 Delivered an invited talk titled “Beyond the Eyes- Where the Future of Engineering Begins” at Antaragni 2.0 , organized by  Science Club of Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET), Thiruvananthapuram , on 19 September 2026 . The session explored emerging scientific and technological frontiers and their potential to shape the future of engineering. Folder

The Department of Physics, University of Kerala, is delighted to share that Mr. Nithin J. S. , Research Scholar, has successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis entitled “Photophysical Response and Substitution-Induced Spectral Tuning in Ba₂MgTeO₆-Based Multifunctional Double Perovskite Phosphors.” The Ph.D. Open Defence was held on 1 September 2026 at 11:00 AM at the K. S. Viswanathan Hall, Department of Physics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus , in hybrid mode. Prof. K. C. James Raju , Senior Professor, CASEST, School of Physics, University of Hyderabad, served as the Chairperson of the Board of Adjudicators . Mr. Nithin presented the major findings of his doctoral research and successfully responded to the questions and discussions that followed the presentation. The doctoral research was carried out under the guidance of Dr. Subodh G. (Research Supervisor) and Dr. Sibi K. S. (Research Co-supervisor) . Link to PPT His research focused on the photophysical properties and substi...

  The Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Kerala , celebrated National Space Day 2026 by organising a series of competitions for students to foster interest in space science and encourage their creativity. Video Link The celebrations included a Space Quiz, Story Writing Competition, Astrophotography Contest, Lunar Reel Contest and Digital Poster Making Competition . List of Winners Congratulations to all the winners of our National Space Day 2026 competitions! 🎉🚀 🏆 Space Quiz 🥇 First – Nabhas Vijay & Niranjana Bisra 🥈 Second – Adithya A & Deepak Joseph 🥉 Third – Akshay S Nair & Akshay Sunil ✍️ Story Writing Competition 🥇 First – Nandana S 🥈 Second – Deepak Joseph 🥉 Third – Hana Mohamed Haneefa 📷 Astrophotography Contest 🥇 First – Saravanan G 🥈 Second – Gopika G 🥉 Third – Adithya R 🌙 Lunar Reel Contest 🥇 First – Ayisha Beegam M S 🥈 Second – Sakthi M L 🥉 Third – Sreemanjima M S 🎨 Digital Poster Making Competition 🥇 First – Go...

Today, the Department of Physics and the Department of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology , in collaboration with the Campus Library, University of Kerala , organized a Library Orientation Programme for the newly admitted students. The session was led by Dr. Shihab I, Assistant Librarian , who introduced the freshers to the library's rich collection of print and electronic resources, digital services, online databases, and research support facilities. The interactive programme familiarized students with effective use of library resources, encouraging them to develop strong reading, learning, and research habits from the very beginning of their academic journey. We extend our sincere thanks to the Campus Library for conducting this informative and engaging orientation session and wish our freshers a rewarding academic experience ahead.

  It was a privilege to evaluate the Ph.D. thesis of Ms. Sreelekshmi N. , titled “Spectroscopic Investigations of Nonlinear Optical Donor–π–Acceptor Conjugated Structures,” submitted to Mahatma Gandhi University under the supervision of Dr. C. Ravikumar, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, CMS College, Kottayam . The thesis presents a comprehensive investigation of donor–π–acceptor organic materials through spectroscopy, nonlinear optical measurements and quantum-chemical calculations. Following the successful evaluation of the thesis, I had the honour of serving as the Chairperson of the Open Defence and Public Viva Voce . The defence involved a meaningful scientific discussion, during which the candidate presented the major findings of her work and confidently responded to questions from the examination panel and the audience. My heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Sreelekshmi N. , her research guide Dr. C. Ravikumar , and everyone who supported this academic journey. It ...