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NAAC Accredited at ‘A’ Grade

2008

KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD

A University with Potential for Excellence

Department of Post Graduate Studies in Physics

A Brief Profile

UGC-Centre of Advanced Study-I

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Karnatak University, Dharwad

Vision The University strives towards excellence in teaching – learning with relevant curriculum and innovative research, promoting good governance and inclusiveness by providing leadership

for a knowledge society.

Mission 1. To design and teach curriculum that is contemporary, competitive and content-rich to

make students creative, knowledgeable and entrepreneurial. 2. To encourage faculty to engage in relevant and globally competitive intermulti-

disciplinary research, consultancy and extension work. 3. To provide infrastructure resources to facilitate access, equity and harmony both for

students and faculty. 4. To create the best possible academic ambience for achieving advancement of students

and faculty to be leaders in their endeavours. 5. To make administration efficient, transparent and adaptable to e-governance.

Vision of the Department

The Department of Physics strives to be recognised as a responsive centre of higher learning and world-class research, promoting excellence, fellowship, inclusiveness and professional and community development.

Mission of the Department

To promote excellence in teaching and research in physical sciences and foster development/learning through quality programs focused on student success and community needs.

Science is a perception of the world

around us. Science is a place where what

you find in nature pleases you.

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

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It is my immense pleasure to place before

you a brief profile of department of physics,

giving a glance focusing on the highlights

of physics department-Vision, Mission,

Infrastructure facilities and activities etc.

With the vision to become an

outstanding response centre of higher

learning and world class research and

having mission to promote excellence in teaching and research in physical sciences,

department is doing an excellent effort for achieving its objectives…..Dr. U. S. Raikar,

Professor &Chairman,

Dept of Physics, KUD

The Department of Physics, one of the major departments in the University, was established

in 1953 with the Late Dr. N.R. Tawade, a distinguished spectroscopist, as it’s first Head.

Many distinguished persons have since served on the faculty. Guided by a strong vision and

mission, the department has not only been serving the cause of higher education but also

contributing to the overall development of northern Karnataka. It has entered into its

diamond jubilee year 2013-14. In the last sixty years the faculty has produced around 141

PhDs and published more than 736 research papers in journals of international repute. The

Department is committed to achieve academic excellence, and all-round development of its

students. The department has produced many batches of students who have excelled in

research and teaching, with some having attained recognition both at the national and

international levels, winning Bhatnagar prizes and becoming Academy fellows. Some have

become Vice-Chancellors, administrators and entrepreneurs. In recognition of its high

academic and research standards, the UGC, DST and DRDO have funded major

programmes. The UGC has recognised the department as a Centre of Advanced Study in

the thrust areas of Condensed Matter Physics and Laser Physics. The department is

associated with major research programmes namely, UGC’s UPE and CPEPA and DST’s

PURSE.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

Chairman’s Desk.....

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Courses Offered: M.Sc, M.Phil. and Ph.D.

Courses Specialization Scheme/Program

M. Sc.

Atomic & Molecular Physics Condensed Matter Physics

Electronics Nuclear & Particle Physics

CBCS, Two year (Four Semester )

M. Phil.

Atomic & Molecular Physics Condensed Matter Physics

Electronics Nuclear & Particle Physics

By Course work + Research

Ph. D.

Atomic Molecular Physics Condensed Matter Physics

Electronics Nuclear & Particle Physics

By Course work + Research

Admission Criteria:

Courses Eligibility Total Intake Seats under Normal fees

Seats under Enhanced Fees

M.Sc.

B.Sc. with Physics and

Mathematics as optional subjects + Entrance Test+

roster

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M. Phil. M.Sc + Entrance test + roster+ Vacancies as declared by the department

Ph. D. M.Sc + Entrance test + roster+ Vacancies as declared by the department

Teaching Laboratories: There are four teaching laboratories.

i) Atomic & Molecular Physics ii) Condensed Matter Physics iii) Electronics and

iv) Nuclear & Particle Physics.

Computer Lab: There is one central computer lab with internet facility.

Library: Library is located at ground floor which caters the needs of students for

reading. Library is well equipped with back volumes covering all science disciplines. The

wide verity of books available caters to the requirements of all the students of different

specializations. Students are allowed to take the books to their homes to study. There

are about 1200 books apart from some academic journals.

Seminar Hall: The two class rooms with LCD connectivity can be used as either

seminar hall or Auditorium.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Teaching Laboratories Digital Class rooms Computer Lab Internet/ Wi-Fi Sports &Cultural Library Research Labs

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Internet facility: This facility is available to the students at teaching labs, computer

lab, and Class room and to all teachers at their rooms.

Wi-Fi facility :This facility is available to students and teaching staff in the department.

Digital Class Rooms: All class rooms are provided with LCD and Smart board

facilities. Two impressive bigger dimension Chandrashekar and Raman halls with LCD

connectivity provide video conferencing set-up.

Sports and Cultural activities: Department is encouraging indoor and outdoor

sports and cultural activities under the - Student club with the focal objective

of overall personality development of the student.

Atomic and Molecular Laboratory Condensed matter Physics Laboratory

Nuclear and Particle Physics Laboratory Electronics Laboratory

Department Library

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Faculty Profile

Dr. S S Kubakaddi,

M.Sc. Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

Area of Research : Condensed Matter Physics Papers Published : International -12 National- 01 h- index- 10

Citation - 55 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 14 Ph. D.Guided (03) : Produced - 02 Working - 01 M. Phil. : 01 Foreign Laboratory Visits : 01 Books published / Chapters in Edited Books : 01

SAP- CAS-I : Coordinator (2009-2013) Post-Doctoral Assignments : Technical University Dresden, Germany Awards :(i) DAAD fellowship (2009)

(ii) Award for research paper, VGST, by DST, Govt. Karnataka (2011) Special Lectures Delivered : 02 Administrative Assignments : 01

Area of Research : Condensed Matter Physics Papers Published : International -09 National- 01 h- index- 6

Citation - 174 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 06 Ph. D.Guided (06) : Produced - 01 Working - 05 M. Phil. : 01 Foreign Laboratory Visits : 02 Research Projects : 02 (PI)

02 (Co-PI) Books published / Chapters in Edited Books : 01

Special Lectures Delivered : 05 Administrative Assignments : 01

Dr. N S Sankeshwar

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

Dr. S R Inamdar

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

Area of Research : Laser Spectroscopy Papers Published : International -17 h- index- 12

Citation - 528 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 12 Ph. D.Guided (12) : Produced - 05 Working - 07 Research Projects : 04 (PI) Books published / Chapters in Edited Books : 01

Special Lectures Delivered : 05 Administrative Assignments : 04

Dr. J S Kadadevarmath

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

Area of Research : Energy transfer studies in liquids, Dye sensitized solar cells and Electronics Papers Published : International -08, National -01 h- index- 02

Citation - 78 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 03 Ph. D.Guided (04) : Produced - 02 Working - 02 M.Phil : 01 Special Lectures Delivered : 05 Administrative Assignments : 02

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Dr. J S Bhat

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

Area of Research : Metal oxide thin films, Digital signal processing and Condensed Matter Physics (Theory) Papers Published : International -08, h- index- 05

Citation - 60 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 05 Ph. D.Guided (08) : Produced - 05 Working - 03 M.Phil : 06 Foreign Laboratory Visits : 01 Research Projects : 01 (PI) Special Lectures Delivered : 21 Administrative Assignments : 05 (Registrar (Eval):2010 - 12) Awards : 01

Dr. J R Tonannavar

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

Area of Research : Experimental & Theoretical Spectroscopy Papers Published : International -16, National- 01 h- index- 07

Citation - 67 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 04 Ph. D.Guided (06) : Produced - 02 Working - 04 M.Phil : 01 Research Projects : 01 (PI) Special Lectures Delivered : 06 Administrative Assignments : 03 (Director, USIC: Coordinator, DST- PURSE and Head,DST-SAIF Center)

Dr. N M Badiger

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

Area of Research : Nuclear & Radiation Physics Papers Published : International -21, h- index- 09

Citation - 83 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 07 Ph. D.Guided (07) : Produced - 02 Working - 05 M.Phil : 01 Research Projects : 03 (PI) Special Lectures Delivered : 11 Administrative Assignments : 01

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Dr. U S Raikar

M.Sc. M.Phil, Ph.D. Professor & Chairman

Area of Research : Fiber Optics, Nanoscience and Fluorescence Spectroscopy Papers Published : International - 28 h- Index - 07 Citation - 187 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 38 Ph. D.Guided (11) : Produced - 04 Working - 07 M. Phil. : 03 Foreign laboratories Visit : 03 Research Projects : 03 (PI) Books Published / Chapters Edited in Books : 01

Special Lectures Delivered : 51 Membership of Professional bodies : 33 Administrative Assignments : 05 (Chairman, Dept of Physics; Director, Dharwad Regional Science Centre;

Warden Nijalingappa Boys Hostel, etc)

Awards : (i) Awarded State Best Science Teacher by Govt of Karnataka.

(ii) Awarded Certificate of Merit as Best Teacher by Rotary Club. (iii) K.L.E. Society, honoured The Achievement of excellence award.

(iv) Teacher fellow ship award by UGC, New Delhi. (v) Leading professionals of the world, International Biographic centre, Cambridge, England. (vi) Rashtriya Gaurav Award with certificate of excellence by International friendship society, New Delhi. (vii) Best Citizen of India by Best Citizen publishing house, New Delhi. (viii) VGST Award in getting Karnataka fund for infrastructure strengthening in Science & Technology Level-II (2013-14).

Dr. L R Naik

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

Area of Research : Material Science, Atomic & Molecular Spectroscopy Papers Published : International -36 h- index- 08

Citation - 174 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 35 Ph. D.Guided (08) : Produced - 04 Working - 04 M. Phil. : 04 Research Projects : 01 (PI) Books published / Chapters in Edited Books : 01

Special Lectures Delivered : 06 Administrative Assignments : 04

Area of Research : Vibrational Spectroscopy Papers Published : International -16, National- 01 h- index- 06

Citation - 65 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 29 Ph. D.Guided (03) : Produced - 02 Working - 01 M. Phil. : 02 Research Projects : 01 (PI) Special Lectures Delivered : 01 Awards : 01 (VGST Best Research Paper Award 2013-14)

Dr.(Smt) J V Yenagi

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

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Dr.R F Bhajantri

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

Area of Research : Nuclear & Condensed Matter Physics Papers Published : International -18 h- index- 07

Citation - 189 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 47 Ph. D.Guided (06) : Working - 06 M. Phil. : 01 Research Projects : 04 (PI) Special Lectures Delivered : 02

S Y Amargolkar

M.Sc. Associate Professor

Area of Research : Condensed Matter Physics M. Phil. : 02 Special Lectures Delivered : 02

Dr.M K Rabinal

M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor

Area of Research : Condensed Matter Physics Papers Published : International -17 h- index- 10

Citation - 458 Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop :10 Ph. D.Guided (10) :Produced - 03 Working - 07 M. Phil. : 02 Research Projects : 01 (PI) Special Lectures Delivered : 06 Administrative Assignments : 01 Awards : 02

Dr. A H Sidrai

M.Sc. Ph.D. Associate Professor

Area of Research : Electronics Paper Presented at Conference/ Workshop : 02 Ph. D.Guided (02) : Working - 02 M. Phil. : 01 Special Lectures Delivered : 01 Administrative Assignments : 01

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Nuclear Physics Research Laboratory Fiber Optics research Laboratory

Work stations for molecular modelling Vibrational spectroscopy group Lab funded under UGC-MRP Thin film research laboratory

Semiconductor Physics & Devices research laboratory Laser Spectroscopy Research Laboratory

RESEARCH LABORATORIES

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(Areas of Research)

Research Projects (individuals) (2008-13)

Title Funding Agency

Grant Sanctioned (in Lakhs)

Name of Principal

Investigator

Completed/ Ongoing

Electronic Properties of semiconductor nanostructures

UGC 7.54

Dr. N S Sankeshwar

Completed (2006-09)

Transport and optical properties of Semiconductor and carbon-based nanostructures

UGC 9.38 Ongoing (2012 -15)

Rotational dynamics of Laser dyes UGC 3.36

Dr. S R Inamdar

Completed (2006-09)

FRET in semiconductor quantum dots

UGC 9.06 Ongoing (2010-13)

Development of FRET Biosensors BRNS, DAE

25.06 Ongoing (2011-14)

Spectroscopic and Ab initio modelling studies of Hydrogen bonding in some polyatomics

UGC 11.90 Dr. J R Tonannavar Ongoing (2012-15)

Studies in XRF BRNS 21.80

Dr. N M Badiger

Completed (2006-09)

Nuclear fission hindrance IUAC 6.40 Completed ( 2007-10)

Measurement of ER spin distribution using 4pi spin spectrometer

IUAC 6.40 Ongoing (2012-15)

Structure Dependent Electric and Magnetic Properties of Ni0.95-x Cdx Cu0.05Fe2O4 +BaTiO3 ME composites.

UGC 6.93 Dr. L R Naik Completed (2009-12)

Experimental and DFT vibrational analysis of Chiral Bromo and Chloro substituted ethylphenyl isocyanates and isothiocyanates

UGC 9.96 Dr. (Smt) J V Yenagi Completed (2010 -13)

Picosecond time resolved studies and photophysical and photochemical properties of Coumarin and other higher size laser dye.

UGC 4.53

Dr. U S Raikar

Completed (2007-10)

Fiber grating sensors and applications of grating technology in chemical sensing and in nuclear environments.

BRNS, DAE

33.00 Completed (2007-11)

Green Nanotechnology Based Highly Sensitive Fiber Grating Chemical Sensors

VGST 40.00 Ongoing (2013-15)

Mechanical and Positron Annihilation Studies on Electron Irradiated Polymer

DAE-BRNS 22.19

Ongoing (2010-13)

RESEARCH FOCUS

“The principal requisite for success in scientific

research is not the maturity of knowledge associated

with age and experience, but the freshness of outlook

which is the natural attribute of youth".

Prof. C. V. Raman

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Nanocomposites

Dr.R F Bhajantri

Positron Annihilation and Dielectric Studies on Ion Conducting Polymers

DST-SERB FAST TRACK

YOUNG SCIENTIST

23.47 Ongoing (2012-15)

Preparation and Characterization of Fluorescent Dye doped Polymer Nanocomposites

DST-SERB

49.32 Ongoing (2013-16)

Studies of Influence of organic molecules on Semiconductor Surfaces & their Devices

DST 22.00 Dr. M K Rabinal

Completed (2009)

UGC Special Assistance Programmes (Departmental)

Thrust Area Funding Agency

Grant Sanctioned (in Lakhs)

Name of Coordinator Completed/

Ongoing

Condensed Matter Physics and Laser Physics

UGC DSA-Phase III

68 Prof. S R Inamdar (2006-2009) Completed (2005-2009)

Condensed Matter Physics and Laser Physics

UGC CAS-Phase I

132 Prof. S S Kubakaddi (2009-2013); and Prof. NSSankeshwar (2013-14)

Ongoing (2009-2014)

Advanced Materials UGC-CPEPA 685 Prof. S.R. Inamdar (2011-16) Ongoing

Research Collaborations/Linkages Name of Faculty Area of Research Name of Organization

Dr. S S Kubakaddi (Professor emeritus )

Condensed matter Physics (Theoretical)

University of Patras, Greece Technical University, Dr. Esden, Germany. Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark

Dr. N S Sankeswar Condensed matter Physics (Theoretical)

University of Nottingham, UK

Dr. S R Inamdar Laser Spectroscopy BARC. Mumbai Davanger University N.C.U.F.P Chennai JNCASR, Bangalore

Dr. J S Bhat Metal oxide Thin films Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea Mangalore University, Mangalore Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Dr. N M Badiger Particle Physics IUAC, New Delhi BARC, Mumbai RRCAT, Indore

Dr. J R Tonannavar & Dr. (Ms) J V Yenagi

Vibrational Spectroscopy University of Helsinki, The Netherlands Syracuse University, USA Dept of Chemistry, Tumkur University, Tumkur Dept of Chemistry KCD & KUD

Dr. M K Rabinal Condensed Matter Physics (Experimental)

IISER. Pune

Dr. U S Raikar Fiber Optics and Fluorescence Spectroscopy

IISc, Bangalore RRCAT, Indore BARC, Mumbai CUSAT, Cochin Shivaji University, Kolhapur Missourie University, USA VTU,Belgaum Tumkur University

Dr,R F Bhajantri Nuclear & Condensed matter Physics

BARC Mumbai SINP Kolkata Mangalore University

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Work Shops/Seminars/etc. Organized (2008-13)

Title Date & Year Funding Support Convener/Coordinator

2-Day Seminar on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology,

March 7-8, 2008 UGC-DSA Programme (Phase-III)

Dr. S S Kubkaddi

Optoelectronics and Photonics Sept 25, 2010 IEEE Dr. U.S.Raikar

Workshop on Recent Advances in Spectroscopy: Theory, Instrumentation & Applications

April 17 & 18, 2009

Indian Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Science.

Dr. J R Tonannavar

One-day workshop on Optoelectronics & Photonics

Oct. 8, 2010 Dr. N S Sankeshwar

Symposium on Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics,

Feb 22-25, 2011 DAE-BRNS Dr. S R Inamdar

Seminar on Frontier Areas of Condensed Matter Physics

March 28, 29 2011

UGC (CAS –I) Dr. S S Kubakaddi

Role of Nuclear Energy in the Development of India

08-02-2012 NPCIL- Kaiga Dr N M Badiger

Current Trends in Physics (3-day Lecture Series)

21-23 February 2013

Karnataka Science & Technology Academy, Bangalore

Dr. J S Kadadevarmath

Seminar on laser science and Applications

March 8,9 2013 UGC (CAS –I) Dr. S S Kubakaddi

Training / Outreach / Extension Programs (2008-13)

Title Date & Year Funding Support Convener

Special Lecture to biology, chemistry and physics researchers and students

(Interdepartmental Program) Aug,11, 2008 KUD Dr. S S Kubakaddi

Refresher Courses on Experimental Physics for college Teachers and PG

students January 4-20, 2010

Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science

Academy, and National Academy of

Science

Dr. N S Sankeshwar

2-Day State level Astronomy Programme for UG students

Oct. 8-9, 2010 KSCST, Govt of

Karnatak Dr. S R Inamdar

INSPIRE Internship Camp (Objective is to

attract students to Basic science education and research)

3-7 Aug, 2010 DST, New Delhi, Dr. J R Tonannavar

Refresher Course on Nanoscience 2010 UGC, New Delhi Dr. U S Raikar

2-day Workshop on UG Syllabus revision for college teachers (Phy &

Electronics) March 11,12, 2011

University sponsored

Dr. S R Inamdar

Faculty development program for UG teachers on Emerging trends in

Physics March 24-26, 2011

Vision Group of Science &

Technology, Karnataka Govt.,

Dr. S R Inamdar

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3-Day Inter-University Subject Based Conference for PG Teachers

(Physics) April, 2011

Vision Group on Science &

Technology, GoK, Bangalore,

Dr. S R Inamdar

Training to 100 KUMSBS scholarships

May 22 – 24, 2012 K U Dharwad Dr. S S Kubakaddi

Training to 100 KUMSBS scholarships

May28-30, 2013 K U Dharwad Dr. S S Kubakaddi

Special Lectures Organized (2008-13)

Name of Scientist/Professor

Institute/organization Title Date & Year

Funding Support

Dr. M.V. Hosur

Head Protein crystallography Section

BARC Mumbai Physics in biology

27.03.2008

Physics Dept

Prof. B.A.Kagali

Dept of Physics Bangalore University,

Bangalore C.V.Raman 15.3.2008

Physics Dept

Dr. R.K.Choudhary Head Nuclear Physics

Division BARC Mumbai Recent trends in nuclear

physics 17.3.2008

Physics Dept

Prof. B N Jagatap

BARC Mumbai Laser science and Technology past, present and future

29.3.2008 Physics

Dept

Dr. R Kodandapani,

Director, 3D Proteomics Inc., San Diego, U S A

Contribution of Physics in the Advanced of Modern Biology: Physical Techniques and Biological Relations”

11.08.2008

Physics Dept

Dr. S K Nikumb,

Group Leader Laser & Materials Processing,

NRC-Industrial Materials Institute, CANADA.

Micro technologies and their applications in

Biomedical and Engineering Sectors

27. 11.2008

Physics Dept

Prof. S V Bhat,

Dept of Physics, I I Sc., Bangalore

The Fascinating Magnetism of Manganites

13.12. 2008

Physics Dept

Dr. Anand Kulkarni

CANADA

Optical absorption in Nano-silicon structures

and a review on photovoltaics

19.2. 2009 Physics

Dept

Dr. Sripadaraja K, Application Engineer

BigTec. PVT Ltd, Bangalore

MEMs and its applications

20.2. 2009 Physics

Dept

Prof. Jayantmurthy, Indian Institute of

Astrophysics, Bangalore,

UV Astronomy, TAUVEX and The Diffuse UV

Radiation field 3.3. 2009

Physics Dept

Prof. B. A. Kagali,

Prof. & Chairman Department of Physics, Bangalore University

International year of Astronomy

7-10-2009 Physics

Dept

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju,

Solid State Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore

Introduction to Hydrogen Bonding and the Weak

Hydrogen Bond in Crystal Engineering.

13-10-2009. Physics

Dept

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Prof. A. L. Greer,

Head Dept of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge

UK

The Glassy state: Novel Properties and

applications exploiting non-crystallinity

7-01-2010. Physics

Dept

Prof. Swamy Atmapriyananda,

Vice-Chancellor, Ramakrishna Mission,

Vivekananda University, Howra, Kolkotta

Interfacing Physics with philosophy with special reference to Quantum Physics & Relativity.

6-02-2010. Physics

Dept

Prof. D. G. Kanhere,

Professor in Physics, Department of Physics, Pune University, Pune

Computational Physics and the Ab initio

molecular dynamics 05-03-2010.

Physics Dept

Prof. Kailash Rustagi,

Department of Physics, I. I. T Mumbai

Einstein made everything simple.

30-03-2010. Physics

Dept

Prof. O. N. Srivatsava,

Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University

Banaras

Nanoscience & technology with

reference to nanomaterials synthesis

& some applications

30-03-2010 Physics

Dept

Prof. M.K.Ramaswamy the former staff of our

department was University of Indianapolis, USA,

My life as a Physicist. 2-09-2010 Physics

Dept

Prof. B. A. Kagali, Prof. & Chairman,

Department of Physics, Bangalore University,

Introduction to Cosmology

28-09-2010. Physics

Dept

Prof. N. V. V.J. Swamy,

Oklahoma State University, USA,

Modern Physics and Ancient Indian Culture.

19-10-2010. Physics

Dept

Prof. Young Pak Lee Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea

One and two dimensional spin-photonic crystals.

25-10-2010. Physics

Dept

Prof. Narayana Kalkura

Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai

Introduction to Nanoscience in

biomaterials 24-03-2011.

Physics Dept

Prof. B A Kagali Bangalore University,

Bangalore Introduction to our

Universe. 25-03-2011

Physics Dept

Dr. C V Shet

(Red Professor) Zambia University, Zambia

Special Lecture Computational Physics

27-3-2011 Physics

Dept

Dr. Vipin Srivastava .

Professor, School of Physics, University of

Hyderabad

Special Lecture II on “What is Consciousness

after all” 27-3-2011

Physics Dept

Prof. Mihir Baran Chatterjee

Visiting Associate IUAC Former Professor at SINP

Kolkota

Neutron Array Setup at IUAC, New Delhi

14.2.2012

Physics Dept

Dr. B A Kagali, Bangalore University,

Bangalore. Statistical Mechanics

21-23, March 2013

Under CAS-I

program

Dr. Ravindracharya

Mangalore University, Mangalore

Nuclear and particle Physics

29-30 March 2013

Physics Dept

Dr. N Madhavan Scientist F, IUAC New

Delhi Charged Particle

accelerator and their 15-04-2013

Physics Dept

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applications

Dr. N Madhavan Scientist F, IUAC New

Delhi

Nuclear Physics research at the fore-front

using IUAC facilities. 15-04-2013

Physics Dept

Prof. Geoffery R Mitchell

Centre for Advanced Microscopy, University of

Reading UK

Neutron Scattering studies in Polymer

Science 22-10-2013

Physics Dept

Achievements of Students

Name of Student Course Achievement Year

Narayan Gaonkar M Sc NET 2010

Kartik Hemadri M Sc NET 2011

Akshay Kulkarni M Sc GATE 2012

Rafiq Mulla M Sc NET 2013

Vinay Kulkarni M Sc JRF, NET, JEST 2013

Future Plan of the Department (2013 – 2018)

To become autonomous status

To get Centre of Advance Study –II

Seek the funds for getting the facilities for a) Ion Beam Accelerator to carry out research in the field of basic and applied sciences. b) Establishing Astronomy-Astrophysics, remote sensing centres.

To introduce approved courses- Diploma in nano science, and certificate in instrumentation.

To popularizing the science and promoting the culture of science and technology by Involving research students of the department in innovative scientific programmes organised by Dharwad Regional Science Centre. Dharwad Regional Science Centre is situated in the Karnatak University Campus.

Chairman Registrar Dept of Post Garaduate Studies in Physics Karnatak University Dharwad 0836-2215316 ; physicskud@gmail.com 0836-2215252

Website : www.kud.ac.in *****

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