SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Department of PG Studies and Research in Physics
The department has started in the year 1991 to cater to the needs of the students of Malnad region (after the separation of Kuvempu University from the University of Mysore) at Sahyadri Science College. Later, during January 1994, it was shifted to the university campus at Shankaraghatta. The department had started with a strength of 24 students and was offering only one specialisation i.e., Nuclear Physics till 2005. Now the departmental intake is raised to 44 and two specialisations (i) Nuclear Physics and (ii) Condensed Matter Physics are being offered. The department has introduced choice based credit system(CBCS) with semester scheme for two years M.Sc. course and with project work in the fourth semester, from the academic year 2005-06. The department has qualified teachers who are from various prestigious national research institutions and universities. The department is now equipped with laboratories having sophisticated instruments, computer lab and departmental library. The department is also offering M.Sc programme through distance education since 2003-04.
The department has produced 5 Ph.Ds, 7 M.Phils and ten research students are working for their Doctoral Degree. The research work carried out in the department has been published in several research papers of National and International repute
So far five students of our Department have successfully completed UGC/CSIR/NET/GATE examination. Many students of our Department are continuing their research in various reputed Institutes and Universities in India and abroad.
Chairman
Dr. SUDHA
Year of Establishment
1991
Address
Department of PG Studies & Research in PhysicsKuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA +91(0)8282-256225 08282-256255 physics@kuvempu.ac.in
Teaching Faculty of Physics in Kuvempu University
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Dr. Ashok R Lamani Professor
Qualification:M.Sc. PhD,
Area of Specialisation: area of research is in condensed matter Physics -
Dr. SUDHA PROFESSOR
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Theoretical Physics -
Dr. Devidas G B. Professor
Qualification:M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph. D,
Area of Specialisation: Nuclear Physics -
Mr. PRADEEPA M Assistant Professor
Qualification:M.Sc., B.Ed., N.E.T,
Area of Specialisation: Solid State Physics -
Ms. Spoorthi N.S Guest Lecturer
Qualification:,
Area of Specialisation:
Research Project of Physics in Kuvempu University
| Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synthesis and Characterization of doped ZnO nanoparticle thin films for gas sensing applications | UGC | Dr. H S Jayanna | NIL | 841298 | Completed on June 2013 |
| 1 | A comprehensive Study on the Radioactive Eco hazards caused by Geological substances used as Building materials and Ground water in Granite regions of Karnataka state. | UGC | - | 1123800 | Completed | |
| 1 | Preparation of fine Particles and Study of Some Properties of Ferrites Using Different Organic Fuels for gas sensing applications. | SERB | Dr.Ashok.R.Lamani | NIL | 4943711 | Submitted |
| 1 | `Quaternionic representation of the group SO(4) in connection with that of the Lorentz Group SO(3,1) | UGC/Kuvempu University | Dr. Sudha | - | 38000 | Completed |
| 1 | Effect of Radiation on Optical, Electrical, Structural and Some other Properties of Borate and Phosphate Glasses | Kuvempu University | Dr. Devidas G B. | None | 200000 | Completed |
| Sl No | Faculty | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID | Mode of Ph.D. | Registration Number | Date of Registration | Research Topic | Likely date of completion of Ph.D | Availing Fellowship | Funding Agency of Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Mrs. Beena P Aadhar No. 214694388317 | Part Time | 2009 regulations KU:PHYS:Ph.D:PRG-02/01-02-2012 | 2012-12-01 | Electrical conductivity and Dielectric studies of piezoelectric ceramic composites | 2018-12-01 | NO | self finance |
| 2 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Ms. Kavyashree K388461282806 (Working) | Part Time | 346/03-08-2016 | 2016-09-22 | Synthesis and characterization of graphene/conducting polymers for supercapcitor applications | 2020-09-22 | NO | NIL |
| 3 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Ms Madhuri D R 6188697845 (Working) | Part Time | 347/03-08-2016 (Awarded) | 2016-09-23 | Synthesis and chracterization of graphene/metal oxides nano composite for supercapcitor | 2020-09-23 | NO | NIL |
| 4 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Mr. Naik Vasant ShivaraoAadhar No. 546420506868 | Part Time | 351/2016 | 2016-07-26 | Synthesis, Crystal growth and Characterization of Novel Non Linear Optical Chalcone derivatives containing a Thiophenemoiety | 2020-07-26 | NO | Self finance |
| 5 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Ms. Reshma H K Aadhar No. 276796939272 | Full Time | 354/2016 | 2016-07-26 | Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Dye Sensitized Solar cell applications. | 2019-07-26 | YES | Kuvempu University |
| 6 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Ms Varsha M V343115254497 (Working) | Part Time | 408 | 2018-01-08 | Solid oxide fuel cells | 2022-01-01 | NO | ------------- |
| 7 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | MAHESH C P 353717616530 | Part Time | 410 | 2018-01-08 | Effect of radiation on synthesis and characterization of solid state electrolyte composite films | 2024-01-08 | NO | NIL |
| 8 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Mr. Madan Kumara H Aadhar No. 620524641933 | Part Time | 411/2018 | 2018-01-08 | Yet to be decided. Will be done after the course work | 2022-12-30 | NO | self finance |
| 9 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | SunilKumar 909346021496 | Full Time | 414 | 2017-10-04 | under process | 2020-10-15 | YES | UGC |
| 10 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | SANDEEP DONGRE 952327661807 | Full Time | 576 | 2019-04-02 | A comprehensive study on effects of environmental parameters on radon exhalation rate in soil, building materials and its concentration in the environment of shankaraghatta | 2024-04-02 | YES | University SC/ST fellowship |
| 11 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | NYDILE T N 929825763780 | Part Time | 579 | 2019-01-04 | Electromagnetic interference(EMI) shielding properties of conducting polymer nano composites | 2025-01-04 | NO | NIL |
| 12 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Harish B M | Part Time | 65 | 2013-12-30 | Study on some properties of Transition metal doped Cerium Oxide nanomaterials | 2018-12-30 | NO | self finance |
| 13 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Harish B M Adhar no 301321557546 | Part Time | 65/30-12-2013(Awarded) Notification no | 2014-05-06 | Study on some properties of transition metal doped cerium oxide nanomaterials | 2018-05-06 | NO | NIL |
| 14 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Chaturmukha V S | Part Time | 66 | 2013-12-30 | Synthesis, characterization, electrical and gas sensing properties of PANI/metal oxidecomposites | 2018-12-30 | NO | self finance |
| 15 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Mr.Chaturmukha .V.S adhar no633099921933 (Awarded) | Part Time | 66/30-12-2013 (Awarded) PhD Notification no 4951/1 | 2014-05-06 | Synthesis , Characterization, Electrical and gas sensing properties of PANI/metal oxide composites | 2018-05-06 | NO | NIL |
| 16 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Mr. AvinashB S | Part Time | 67 | 2013-12-30 | Studies on electrical Magnetic and gas sensing properties of doped TiO2 nanomaterials | 2018-12-30 | NO | self finance |
| 17 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Mr.Avinash .B.S adhar no 291797390472 (Awarded) | Part Time | 67/30-12-2013(Awarded) Notification no 5017 dated | 2014-05-06 | Studies on electrical magnetic and gas sensing properties of doped TiO2 nano materials | 2018-05-06 | NO | - |
| 18 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Mr Nurendra K L 346304502407 | Part Time | 672 | 2020-02-29 | Synthesis and characterization of reduced graphene oxide/metal-oxide nanocomposites for gas sensing applications | 2024-02-29 | NO | NIL |
| 19 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Mrs Veena S N, 840931167607 | Part Time | 674 29-02-2020 | 2020-02-29 | Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene/rare-earth metal oxide Nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications | 2020-02-29 | NO | NIL |
| 20 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Mr Akshay Prabhu, 348568477351 | Part Time | 674, 29-02-2020 | 2020-02-29 | Synthesis and Characterization of rGO-metal oxide Nanocomposites prepared by green synthesis method for photocatalytic applications | 2024-02-29 | NO | NIL |
| 21 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Mr.Suresh.S/532859998320 | Part Time | 68/30-12-2013 (Awarded) | 2014-05-06 | Effect of irradiation on some solid polymer electrolytes | 2018-05-05 | NO | NIL |
| 22 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Mr. Nagaraja E Aadhar No. | Part Time | 703/2010 | 2010-06-10 | Study the effect of gamma irradiarion on the Physical Properties of Cadmium and Cromium nanoferrites. | 2018-05-31 | NO | self finance |
| 23 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Nagaraja N | Part Time | 704 | 2010-06-10 | Electrical conductivity,Dielectric studiesand Physical properties of soil samplesselected from Chitradurga and Shimoga Districts.. | 2018-05-31 | NO | self finance |
| 24 | Science | Dr. Jayanna H.S | Jagadisha A S Aadhar No. | Part Time | 705 | 2010-06-10 | Study of Gamma irradiation effect on electrical and magnetic properties of Mg-Zn and Mn-Zn ferrites. | 2018-05-31 | NO | self finance |
| 25 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Ms Spoorthi N S, 478317457693 | Part Time | 85/ 02/07/2022 | 2022-07-02 | Synthesis and characterization of rGO/Metal oxide transparent conductive electrode for optoelectronic applications | 2026-07-02 | NO | NIL |
| 26 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Mr Chowdareddy 583283411217 | Part Time | 850 | 2021-09-06 | Non linear optical and photoluminescence investigations of certain rare-earth doped inorganic glasses captaining metal nano particles for photonic applications | 2025-12-08 | NO | NIL |
| 27 | Science | Dr. Ashok R Lamani | Mr Raviteja,633691177855 | Part Time | 853 | 2021-09-06 | Synthesis and characterization of of pristine and modified oxide perovskite materials for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants | 2025-09-06 | NO | NIL |
| 28 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | Hadadi Yallappa | Part Time | KU:PHYS: Ph.D: PRG- 01 | 2012-01-30 | Studies on Radiation Effect on Miscibility of some Polymer Blends | 2017-10-30 | NO | - |
| 29 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | Srinivasa. E | Part Time | KU:PHYS: Ph.D: PRG- 05 | 2012-02-01 | Studies on Radon-Thorn Levels and distribution of radionuclides in and around Hassan District | 2017-09-14 | NO | - |
| 30 | Dr. SUDHA | Ms. Asha K | PHYS:04(04 | 0000-00-00 | PHASE SENSITIVE COHERENT CONTROL IN ATOM-PHOTON INTERACTIONS AND ITS APPLICATION TO QUANTUM INFORMATION PROCESSING | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
| 31 | Dr. SUDHA | Mr. Anantha S Nayak | PHYS:07(07 | 0000-00-00 | A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF ENTROPIC SEPARABILITY CRITERIA USING GENERALIZED q-CONDITIONAL ENTROPIES | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
| 32 | Dr. SUDHA | Ms. Geetha. P. J | PHYS:08(08 | 0000-00-00 | A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF MONOGAMOUS NATURE OF QUANTUM STATES | 0000-00-00 | 0 | |||
| 33 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | Suresh S | Part Time | PHYS:352 | 2016-07-26 | Studies on background radiation levels in Uttara Kannada district | 2020-06-30 | NO | - |
| 34 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | Nagabhushan S R | Part Time | PHYS:61 | 2013-12-30 | Study on radon and thoron levels in working places and industries around Tumkur and Bangalore | 2018-08-31 | NO | - |
| 35 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | Rangaswamy D R 893192161185 | Full Time | PHYS:64 | 2013-12-30 | A Comprehensive Study on the Radioactive Eco-Hazards Caused By Geological Substances Used As Building Materials and Groundwater Radon Concentration in Granite Regions of Karnataka State | 2016-12-30 | NO | - |
| 36 | Science | Dr. Sannappa J | Srinvasa J | Part Time | PHYS:65 | 2013-12-30 | Studies on effect of irradiation on HPMC/PVA Polymer blends doped with some metal ions | 2018-11-30 | NO | - |