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M Sc Physics (Specialization in Electronics)

M Sc Physics (Specialization in Space Physics)

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Faculty Details

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Department of Physics (Est. 1970)

Phone: 04712308920; Email: kuphysics76@gmail.com

Founded in the year 1970, The Department of Physics is an advanced centre of learning for postgraduate and doctoral students of Kerala. The department presently offers M.Sc. (with specialization in Electronics), M. Phil and PhD programme for the students. The Department’s reputation for academic excellence and outstanding track record of Postgraduate teaching has attracted some of the most brilliant students in the State. In addition to their academic excellence they are acting at par with the vision of the department. They have given ample opportunities to fine tune their soft skills by participating in many leadership and development opportunities including self-help groups. Several of our alumni are working as Bankers, Scientists, Lecturers, Engineers, Researchers, and Teachers in Banking sector, Educational & Research institutions, Universities, Industries and in many diverse fields in India and across the globe. The department exists as a living proof to the saying “The sky is the limit” for people who possess basic degree in physics. The faculties of the department regularly educate the students and parents on possible career options after M.Sc. course work.

Ø For post graduate students avenues in higher education spread into fields like M.Phil., Ph.D., M. Tech, M.S, PG diploma in radiation physics, computer science etc.

Ø The job market for the M.Sc. graduates is multidisciplinary. The Government sector attracts a large number of graduates and post graduates through the PSC, UPSC exams. Organizations like DRDO, VSSC, ISRO etc. recruit scientists and technical staffs in large numbers with physics background. The banking sector provides opening to the graduates and post graduates with competency in holding managerial/clerical posts.

Ø Academic and Research openings are available for post graduates in institutes like IISER, NIT, IIT, IISC, NSC, TIFR, DAE etc.

Ø Industries like CMOS, VLSI, OPTICS, Process control, Process automation, Design, Content development, Skill writers, Application developers seek graduate and post graduates with training in basic science.

Ø The thriving BPO, ITES industry today seeks science post graduates who are better equipped to be trained according to their business needs compared to professional degree holders.

Ø Financial accounting, Marketing, Book keeping opportunities are open both in the private and public sector for science graduates.

Manpower development and establishment of research activities in basic science are the major objectives of the Department. By merging concentrated expertise, sweeping vision and sturdy commitment to values, the Department is creating scholars with a vision and ability to make a mark in the Society. The Department until recently had only four faculty members under whom various academic and research activities were being coordinated. Today the Department has been raised to the status of a full department with faculty strength of 10 members.

FACULTY PROFILE

Details about Teachers in the department

Sl. No.	Name	Designation	Email	Contact Number
1	Dr.Biju V	Professor	bijunano@gmail.com	9961228468
2	Dr.I Hubert Joe	Associate Professor	hubertjoe@keralauniversity.ac.in	9447220563
3	Dr. R. Jayakrishnan	Associate Professor	rjk@keralauniversity.ac.in	9447242210
4	Dr.I N Jawahar	Assistant Professor	jawaharin@gmail.com	9895691877
5	Dr. Sibi K S	Assistant Professor & Head of Department	sibi@keralauniversity.ac.in	9847470356
6	Dr. Subodh G	Assistant Professor	gsubodh@gmail.com	9633983404
7	Dr. Deepa K G	Assistant Professor	deepa@keralauniversity.ac.in	04712308920
8	Dr. R. B. Rakhi	Assistant Professor UGC-FRP	rakhisarath@gmail.com	9497113659
9	Dr. Savitha PillaiS	Assistant Professor UGC-FRP	savitha@keralauniversity.ac.in	8289971734
10	Dr. MamathaSahoo	Assistant Professor UGC-FRP	mamata@keralauniversity.ac.in	04712308920

M.Sc. Physics

Semester 1: PHY-CC-511: Mathematical Physics I ; PHY-CC-512 Classical Mechanics; PHY-CC-513: Electrodynamics; PHY-CC-514: Electronic Devices and Circuits;

PHY-CC-515: Lab-Basic Electronics.

Semester 2: PHY-CC-521: Mathematical Physics II; PHY-CC-522: Quantum Mechanics I;

PHY-CC-523: Thermal and Statistical Physics; PHY-CC-524: Atomic and Molecular Physics.

PHY-CC-525: Lab- Advanced Physics.

Semester 3: PHY-CC-531: Quantum Mechanics II; PHY-CC-532: Solid State Physics; PHY-CC-533: Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Discipline Specific Electives: PHY -DE-534: Computational Methods; PHY -DE-535: Digital Electronics & Microprocessors.

Semester 4: PHY-CC-541: Project.

Discipline Specific Electives (DE): PHY-DE-542: Solid State Electronic Devices; PHY-DE-543: Communication Electronics and Instrumentation; PHY-DE-544: Lab- Advanced Electronics.

Generic Courses (GC): PHY-GC-501: Foundations of Astronomy; PHY-GC-502: Renewable Energy; PHY-GC-503: Introduction to Materials Characterization Techniques; PHY-GC-504: Vacuum Science and Technology; PHY-GC-505: Artificial Intelligence through Brain Initiative.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)

· To provide well defined study of theoretical and experimental physics to impart in depth understanding in fundamental aspects of all core areas of Physics

· To equip the student to pursue research and development in any areas of theoretical, experimental and computational physics.

· To impart special training in different areas of electronics.

· To bridge the gap between text book knowledge and practical problems through well designed laboratory sessions.

· Understand, apply and verify the theoretical/empirical concepts and experimental facts by practical.

· To introduce the student to the scientific research methodology, literature survey, technical writing, assimilation and dissemination of results, research ethics etc. though a project work.

M.Phil. Physics

Semester 1: PHY-711:Theoretical Physics; PHY-712:Research Methodology; PHY-713 (i): Nanostructured Materials; PHY-713(ii): Inorganic Phosphors; PHY-713(iii): Supercapacitors; PHY – 713(iv): Materials for Microwave Applications; PHY- 713(v): Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics; PHY-713 (vi): Magnetic Materials and Applications; PHY-713 (vii): Solar cell materials and devices; PHY-713 (viii)Science and Technology of Thin FilmsPHY-713 (viii)The Science and Technology of Solar Cells

Semester 2: PHY 721 : Dissertation

Research

The Department is an active center of research activities ranging from Computational studies, Electromagnetic shielding materials, Condensed matter Physics, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Vibrational Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Electrochemical energy storage, Super capacitors, Oxide materials, Magnetic Materials, Thin films and Solar cells. A number of research works in these areas are being pursued by the faculty through government funded research projects.

Research Infrastructure

The Department of Physics has received augmentation projects aimed at revamping its research arsenal. The department received the DST FIST grant during the period 2004-200, the KSCSTE SARD grant during the period 2015-2018 and the DST-PURSE grant. Using these grants the array of research instruments of the department were expanded.

Generic Name of Equipment	Model, Make & year of purchase	Remarks including accessories available and current usage of equipment/ Functional
Network Analyzer (5 kHz to 40 GHz)	Keysight Technologies, 2020 (Installed in March 2020)	Just Installed
Impedance Analyser (10 MHz to 3 GHz	Keysight Technologies 2019	For broad band dielectric and magnetic properties
Raman Microscope	Horiba, Feb. 2019	Two lasers with low wavenumber filter starting from 10 cm^-1. Temperature dependent Raman measurement from 77 K to 870 K
FTIR Spectrometer	Jasco 6500	From 50 cm^-1 to 7500 cm^-1
Furnaces (three numbers)	Indufurr, 2010 and 2011	Maximum Temperature 1350 ^oC. Current usage 70 % only
X-ray Diffractometer	Bruker D 8 Advance, 2014	COMMON FACILITY
Spectrophotometer	Fluoromax Spectrophotometer, 2015	Functional
U-V Visible spectrometer	Schimadzu, 2003	Functional
DC sourcemeter 2400 Electrometer,	KEITHLEY	Functional
Eelctrochemical Workstation	VERTEX	Functional
Network Analyzer (9 kHz to 13. 6 GHz)	Rohde & Schwarz ZVL 13	Functional
Fume hood	Lab Line	Functional
Raman Microscope		Functional
Network Analyzer (5 kHz to 40 GHz)		Functional
Impedance Analyser (10 MHz to 3 GHz)		Functional
VSM (vibrating sample magneto facility )	Quantum design	Functional

Special Facilities in Dept.

1. Glove Box for Perovskite Solar Cell Fabrication (To be Installed)

Start-ups and other services offered, if any

The department offers consultancy services in the following areas

Ø Design and Installation of Roof-top Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems

Ø Implementation of computerization projects for Banking, Hospitals and Housing Societies

Ø Design and implementation of Core banking solution for Cooperative Societies (Banks, Hospitals and Housing)

Ø Thin film Coatings for filter, anti-corrosion, DLC and cosmetic applications

Centers:

1. Trivandrum Astronomical Observatory

The Thiruvananthapuram Observatory stands on a hill, about 60 feet high, and 200 feet above the level of sea. It commands an extensive and beautiful view of an undulating and finely variegated country towards north, the east, and the south-and of the sea horizon to the west. The eastern view is terminated by the Ghat Mountains. The geographical situation of the Observatory is 8 degree 30 min northern latitude and 76 degree 59 min eastern longitude. The Observatory which functions today as part of the Department of Physics, University of Kerala, commenced its operations in 1837 and is one of the oldest of its kind in modern India. It owes its origin to the initiative and vision of Sri Swati Tirunal, the versatile Maharaja of Travancore who himself, a keen student of Astronomy.

2. Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

The Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology was established in the year 2016. Catering to the advances in materials research the Department serves as the mainstay of the University in this frontier area of research.

Alumni:

The Physics Alumni is vibrant with members from different continents of the world pursuing different career perspectives. Four of the present faculty members are the alumni of the department which has enabled establishment of linkage with a number of batches of the Department. Several of the alumni have received national and international awards and fellowships. A large number of the alumni of the department serve as faculty members in the aided colleges and Government colleges of the state.

Secretary:

Dr. Biju V, Professor, Department of Physics, University of Kerala. Ph: 9961228468

Any other unique features to showcase?

Number of faculty members	10
Individually Mobilized Research Funds by Faculty	556.75 Lakhs
Patents	Awarded-1 Contented -1 Filling ongoing-2
Publications in last 5 years	178
Awards	International-1 National-5 State-4
Fellowships received by faculty	18
Department Sponsorship	DST FIST KSCSTE-SARD
MoU	2
PhD awarded last 2 years	24

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