Karnatak University, Dharwad

KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD

A University with Potential for Excellence

NAAC Accredited at ‘A’ Grade 2008

Department of Post Graduate Studies in Physics

A Brief Profile

UGC-Centre of Advanced Study-I

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

Chairman’s Desk.....

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

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

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.

ACADEMIC PRO GRAMS

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

Courses Specialization Scheme/Program Atomic & Molecular Physics Condensed Matter Physics CBCS, Two year (Four M. Sc. Electronics Semester ) Nuclear & Particle Physics

Atomic & Molecular Physics Condensed Matter Physics By Course work + M. Phil. Electronics Research Nuclear & Particle Physics Atomic Molecular Physics Condensed Matter Physics By Course work + Ph. D. Electronics Research Nuclear & Particle Physics

Admission Criteria:

Seats under Seats under Courses Eligibility Total Intake Normal fees Enhanced Fees B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics as 64 45 19 M.Sc. optional subjects + Entrance Test+ roster 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

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

 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.

 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 5

Faculty Profile

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) Dr. S S Kubakaddi, Post-Doctoral Assignments : Technical University Dresden, M.Sc. Ph.D. Germany Professor Emeritus 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) Dr. N S Sankeshwar 02 (Co-PI) M.Sc. Ph.D. Books published / Chapters in Edited Books : 01 Professor Special Lectures Delivered : 05 Administrative Assignments : 01

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) Dr. S R Inamdar Books published / Chapters in Edited Books : 01 M.Sc. Ph.D. Special Lectures Delivered : 05 Professor Administrative Assignments : 04

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 Dr. J S Kadadevarmath M.Phil : 01 Special Lectures Delivered : 05 M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor Administrative Assignments : 02

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 Dr. J S Bhat Working - 03 M.Sc. Ph.D. M.Phil : 06 Professor Foreign Laboratory Visits : 01 Research Projects : 01 (PI) Special Lectures Delivered : 21 Administrative Assignments : 05 (Registrar (Eval):2010 - 12) Awards : 01

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 Dr. J R Tonannavar Research Projects : 01 (PI) M.Sc. Ph.D. Special Lectures Delivered : 06 Professor Administrative Assignments : 03 (Director, USIC: Coordinator, DST- PURSE and Head,DST-SAIF Center)

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) Dr. N M Badiger Special Lectures Delivered : 11 M.Sc. Ph.D. Administrative Assignments : 01 Prof essor

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 Dr. U S Raikar Centre; M.Sc. M.Phil, Ph.D. Warden Nijalingappa Boys Hostel, Professor & Chairman 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).

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) Dr. L R Naik Books published / Chapters in Edited Books : 01 M.Sc. Ph.D. Special Lectures Delivered : 06 Professor 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) Dr.(Smt) J V Yenagi Special Lectures Delivered : 01 M.Sc. Ph.D. Awards : 01 (VGST Best Research Paper Professor Award 2013-14)

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 Dr.R F Bhajantri Research Projects : 04 (PI) M.Sc. Ph.D. Special Lectures Delivered : 02 Professor

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

S Y Amargolkar M.Sc. Associate 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) Dr.M K Rabinal Special Lectures Delivered : 06 M.Sc. Ph.D. Administrative Assignments : 01 Professor Awards : 02

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

Dr. A H Sidrai M.Sc. Ph.D. Associate Professor

RESEARCH LABORATORIES

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

“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

RESEARCH FOCUS (Areas of Research) Research Projects (individuals) (2008-13)

Title Funding Grant Name of Completed/ Agency Sanctioned Principal Ongoing (in Lakhs) Investigator Electronic Properties of UGC 7.54 Completed semiconductor nanostructures (2006-09) Transport and optical properties of UGC 9.38 Dr. N S Sankeshwar Ongoing Semiconductor and carbon-based (2012 -15) nanostructures Rotational dynamics of Laser dyes UGC 3.36 Completed (2006-09) FRET in semiconductor quantum UGC 9.06 Dr. S R Inamdar Ongoing dots (2010-13) Development of FRET Biosensors BRNS, 25.06 Ongoing DAE (2011-14) Spectroscopic and Ab initio UGC 11.90 Dr. J R Tonannavar Ongoing modelling studies of Hydrogen (2012-15) bonding in some polyatomics Studies in XRF BRNS 21.80 Completed (2006-09) Nuclear fission hindrance IUAC 6.40 Dr. N M Badiger Completed ( 2007-10) Measurement of ER spin distribution IUAC 6.40 Ongoing using 4pi spin spectrometer (2012-15) Structure Dependent Electric and UGC 6.93 Dr. L R Naik Completed Magnetic Properties of Ni0.95-x (2009-12) Cdx Cu0.05Fe2O4 +BaTiO3 ME composites. Experimental and DFT vibrational UGC 9.96 Dr. (Smt) J V Yenagi Completed analysis of Chiral Bromo and Chloro (2010 -13) substituted ethylphenyl isocyanates and isothiocyanates Picosecond time resolved studies UGC 4.53 Completed and photophysical and (2007-10) photochemical properties of Coumarin and other higher size laser dye. Fiber grating sensors and BRNS, 33.00 Dr. U S Raikar Completed applications of grating technology in DAE (2007-11) chemical sensing and in nuclear environments. Green Nanotechnology Based Highly VGST 40.00 Ongoing Sensitive Fiber Grating Chemical (2013-15) Sensors Mechanical and Positron DAE-BRNS 22.19 Ongoing Annihilation Studies on Electron (2010-13) Irradiated Polymer 11

Nanocomposites Positron Annihilation and DST-SERB 23.47 Ongoing Dielectric Studies on Ion FAST TRACK (2012-15) YOUNG Conducting Polymers SCIENTIST Preparation and Characterization DST-SERB 49.32 Dr.R F Ongoing of Fluorescent Dye doped Bhajantri (2013-16) Polymer Nanocomposites Studies of Influence of organic DST 22.00 Dr. M K Completed molecules on Semiconductor Rabinal (2009) Surfaces & their Devices UGC Special Assistance Programmes (Departmental) Grant Funding Completed/ Thrust Area Sanctioned Name of Coordinator Agency Ongoing (in Lakhs) Condensed Matter UGC 68 Prof. S R Inamdar (2006-2009) Completed Physics and Laser DSA-Phase (2005-2009) Physics III Condensed Matter UGC 132 Prof. S S Kubakaddi Ongoing Physics and Laser CAS-Phase I (2009-2013); and (2009-2014) Physics Prof. NSSankeshwar (2013-14) 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 Condensed matter Physics University of Patras, Greece (Professor emeritus ) (Theoretical) Technical University, Dr. Esden, Germany. Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark Dr. N S Sankeswar Condensed matter Physics University of Nottingham, UK (Theoretical) 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 Vibrational Spectroscopy University of Helsinki, The Netherlands Yenagi Syracuse University, USA Dept of Chemistry, Tumkur University, Tumkur Dept of Chemistry KCD & KUD Dr. M K Rabinal Condensed Matter Physics IISER. Pune (Experimental) Dr. U S Raikar Fiber Optics and IISc, Bangalore Fluorescence Spectroscopy RRCAT, Indore BARC, Mumbai CUSAT, Cochin Shivaji University, Kolhapur Missourie University, USA VTU,Belgaum Tumkur University Dr,R F Bhajantri Nuclear & Condensed BARC Mumbai matter Physics SINP Kolkata Mangalore University

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

Title Date & Year Funding Support Convener/Coordinator 2-Day Seminar on Nanoscience & UGC-DSA Programme March 7-8, 2008 Dr. S S Kubkaddi Nanotechnology, (Phase-III)

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

Workshop on Recent Advances in Indian Academy of April 17 & 18, Spectroscopy: Theory, Sciences and National Dr. J R Tonannavar 2009 Instrumentation & Applications Academy of Science. One-day workshop on Oct. 8, 2010 Dr. N S Sankeshwar Optoelectronics & Photonics Symposium on Atomic, Molecular Feb 22-25, 2011 DAE-BRNS Dr. S R Inamdar and Optical Physics, Seminar on Frontier Areas of March 28, 29 UGC (CAS –I) Dr. S S Kubakaddi Condensed Matter Physics 2011 Role of Nuclear Energy in the 08-02-2012 NPCIL- Kaiga Dr N M Badiger Development of India Karnataka Science & Current Trends in Physics (3-day 21-23 February Technology Academy, Dr. J S Kadadevarmath Lecture Series) 2013 Bangalore Seminar on laser science and March 8,9 2013 UGC (CAS –I) Dr. S S Kubakaddi Applications

Training / Outreach / Extension Programs (2008-13)

Title Date & Year Funding Support Convener Special Lecture to biology, chemistry and physics researchers and students Aug,11, 2008 KUD Dr. S S Kubakaddi (Interdepartmental Program) Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian Refresher Courses on Experimental National Science Dr. N S Physics for college Teachers and PG January 4-20, 2010 Academy, and Sankeshwar students National Academy of Science 2-Day State level Astronomy KSCST, Govt of Oct. 8-9, 2010 Dr. S R Inamdar Programme for UG students Karnatak INSPIRE Internship Camp (Objective is to 3-7 Aug, 2010 DST, New Delhi, Dr. J R Tonannavar attract students to Basic science education and research)

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

2-day Workshop on UG Syllabus University revision for college teachers (Phy & March 11,12, 2011 Dr. S R Inamdar sponsored Electronics) Vision Group of Faculty development program for UG Science & teachers on Emerging trends in March 24-26, 2011 Dr. S R Inamdar Technology, Physics Karnataka Govt.,

Vision Group on 3-Day Inter-University Subject Based Science & Conference for PG Teachers April, 2011 Dr. S R Inamdar Technology, GoK, (Physics) Bangalore, Training to 100 KUMSBS May 22 – 24, 2012 K U Dharwad Dr. S S Kubakaddi scholarships Training to 100 KUMSBS May28-30, 2013 K U Dharwad Dr. S S Kubakaddi scholarships

Special Lectures Organized (2008-13)

Name of Date & Funding Institute/organization Title Scientist/Professor Year Support Head Protein Dr. M.V. Hosur 27.03.2008 Physics crystallography Section Physics in biology Dept BARC Mumbai Dept of Physics Prof. B.A.Kagali Physics Bangalore University, C.V.Raman 15.3.2008 Dept Bangalore Head Nuclear Physics Recent trends in nuclear Physics Dr. R.K.Choudhary 17.3.2008 Division BARC Mumbai physics Dept Laser science and Prof. B N Jagatap Physics BARC Mumbai Technology past, 29.3.2008 Dept present and future Contribution of Physics in the Advanced of Dr. R Kodandapani, Director, 3D Proteomics 11.08.2008 Physics Modern Biology: Inc., San Diego, U S A Dept Physical Techniques and Biological Relations” Group Leader Laser & Micro technologies and Materials Processing, their applications in 27. 11.2008 Physics Dr. S K Nikumb, NRC-Industrial Materials Biomedical and Dept Institute, CANADA. Engineering Sectors The Fascinating Prof. S V Bhat, Dept of Physics, I I Sc., 13.12. 2008 Physics Magnetism of Bangalore Dept Manganites Optical absorption in Dr. Anand Kulkarni Nano-silicon structures Physics CANADA 19.2. 2009 and a review on Dept photovoltaics Application Engineer MEMs and its Physics Dr. Sripadaraja K, BigTec. PVT Ltd, 20.2. 2009 applications Dept Bangalore UV Astronomy, TAUVEX Indian Institute of Physics Prof. Jayantmurthy, and The Diffuse UV 3.3. 2009 Astrophysics, Bangalore, Dept Radiation field Prof. & Chairman Prof. B. A. Kagali, International year of Physics Department of Physics, 7-10-2009 Astronomy Dept Bangalore University

Solid State Structural Introduction to Hydrogen Prof. Gautam R. Chemistry Unit, Indian Bonding and the Weak Physics Desiraju, 13-10-2009. Institute of Science, Hydrogen Bond in Dept

Bangalore Crystal Engineering.

Head Dept of Materials The Glassy state: Novel Prof. A. L. Greer, Science and Metallurgy, Properties and Physics 7-01-2010. University of Cambridge applications exploiting Dept UK non-crystallinity

Vice-Chancellor, Interfacing Physics with Prof. Swamy Ramakrishna Mission, philosophy with special Physics Atmapriyananda, 6-02-2010. Vivekananda University, reference to Quantum Dept

Howra, Kolkotta Physics & Relativity.

Professor in Physics, Computational Physics Prof. D. G. Kanhere, Physics Department of Physics, and the Ab initio 05-03-2010. Dept Pune University, Pune molecular dynamics

Prof. Kailash Rustagi, Department of Physics, I. Einstein made Physics 30-03-2010. I. T Mumbai everything simple. Dept

Nanoscience & Department of Physics, technology with Prof. O. N. Srivatsava, Physics Banaras Hindu University reference to 30-03-2010 Dept Banaras nanomaterials synthesis & some applications the former staff of our Physics Prof. M.K.Ramaswamy department was University My life as a Physicist. 2-09-2010 Dept of Indianapolis, USA, Prof. & Chairman, Introduction to Physics Prof. B. A. Kagali, Department of Physics, 28-09-2010. Cosmology Dept Bangalore University,

Prof. N. V. V.J. Oklahoma State Modern Physics and Physics 19-10-2010. Swamy, University, USA, Ancient Indian Culture. Dept

One and two Hanyang University, Physics Prof. Young Pak Lee dimensional spin- 25-10-2010. Seoul, South Korea Dept photonic crystals. Prof. Narayana Introduction to Crystal Growth Centre, Physics Kalkura Nanoscience in 24-03-2011. Anna University, Chennai Dept biomaterials Bangalore University, Introduction to our Physics Prof. B A Kagali 25-03-2011 Bangalore Universe. Dept

Dr. C V Shet (Red Professor) Zambia Special Lecture Physics 27-3-2011 University, Zambia Computational Physics Dept

Dr. Vipin Srivastava Professor, School of Special Lecture II on Physics . Physics, University of “What is Consciousness 27-3-2011 Dept Hyderabad after all”

Prof. Mihir Baran Visiting Associate IUAC Neutron Array Setup at 14.2.2012 Physics Chatterjee Former Professor at SINP IUAC, New Delhi Dept Kolkota Under Bangalore University, 21-23, Dr. B A Kagali, Statistical Mechanics CAS-I Bangalore. March 2013 program Dr. Ravindracharya Mangalore University, Nuclear and particle 29-30 Physics Mangalore Physics March 2013 Dept Scientist F, IUAC New Charged Particle Physics Dr. N Madhavan 15-04-2013 Delhi accelerator and their Dept

applications

Nuclear Physics Scientist F, IUAC New Physics Dr. N Madhavan research at the fore-front 15-04-2013 Delhi Dept using IUAC facilities. Centre for Advanced Neutron Scattering Prof. Geoffery R Physics Microscopy, University of studies in Polymer 22-10-2013 Mitchell Dept Reading UK Science

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.

Administration and Contact

Chairman Registrar Dept of Post Garaduate Studies in Physics Karnatak University Dharwad 0836-2215316 ; [email protected] 0836-2215252

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