Summer research internship programme at GRD Centre for Materials Research, through PSG Centre for Non-Formal & Continuing Education, PSG College of Technology, - 641 004

Genesis: National Advisory Committee About the College Shri. L. Gopalakrishnan, PSG & Sons Charities, Coimbatore Dr. R. Rudramoorthy, PSG CT, Coimbatore PSG College of Technology established in 1951, is one of the many educational institutions nurtured by PSG & Sons Dr. A. Kandaswamy, PSG CT, Coimbatore Charities Trust. The college is Government Aided, Autonomous, ISO 9001 certified and affiliated to Anna University. Equipped Dr. P. C. Angelo, PSG CT, Coimbatore with the latest facilities and excellent infrastructure, the college offers a total of 48 full time and part time programs in Science, Dr. R. Sreenivasan, PSG CT, Coimbatore Engineering and Management at undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral levels. The institution has a strong alumni base, most Dr. G. Amarendra, IGCAR, Kalpakkam of them occupying coveted positions in many educational, industrial and research organizations all over the world. The mission Dr. Anuradha Ashok, PSG IAS, Coimbatore of the College is to provide world-class engineering education, foster research and development, evolve innovative applications of technology, encourage entrepreneurship and ultimately mould young men and women capable of assuming leadership of the Dr. M. Arivanandhan, Anna University, society for the betterment of the country. Mr. S. Arul (Co-coordinator), PSG PTC, Coimbatore Dr. J. Arunshankar, PSG CT, Coimbatore About the research centre: Mr. Avinash Padmappa, Optis , Bengaluru Dr. R. Balasundaraprabhu, PSG CT, Coimbatore GRD Centre for Materials Research aims to carry out research on materials for advanced technology. The following Dr. A. Dhayal Raj, SH College, Tirupathur potential areas have been identified at present, and the research activities are being carried out in this direction. Dr. P. Ganesan, UGC DAE, Indore Growth and Characterization of laser materials (single crystals) and fabrication of devices Dr. P. Gopalakrishnan, PSG CT, Coimbatore Development of homogeneous pure and doped materials for thermoelectric applications Dr. G. Thilagavathi, PSG CT, Coimbatore Preparation of amorphous materials for luminescence applications Mr. S. Harish, M/s. Indfurr Superheat Furnaces, Chennai Preparation and utilization of Up-conversion luminescent nano-particles (UCLNP) for biological applications Dr. C. K. Jayasankar, SV Univ., Tirupathi Preparation of nano crystals for solar cell applications Dr. R. Jayavel, Anna University, Chennai Dr. K. Kadirvelu, DRDO-BUCLS, Coimbatore The Centre has received funds from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Dr. C. Kailasam, Dr. NGP IT, Coimbatore Technology (DST), Department of Atomic energy (DAE), University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India, to the tune of rupees one crore. International collaborations with Shizuoka University, Japan, National University of Singapore (NUS), Dr. M. D. Kannan, PSG CT, Coimbatore Singapore, and etc. have been established and research work is carried out. Industrial collaborations and industry-funded Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Patel, Research India, Singrauli (M.P) research projects are also being carried out. Dr. J. Kumar, CGC, Anna Univ., Chennai Dr. U. Madhusoodanan, IGCAR, Kalpakkam Research collaboration with R&D organizations including National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi, Defence Dr. S. A. Martin Britto Dhas, SH College, Tirupathur Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore, Indian Dr. N. Meenakshi Sundaram, Govt. Arts College, Salem Institute of Technology-Delhi (IITD), Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), , Anna University, Chennai and other Dr. S. Moorthy Babu, Anna University, Chennai Universities are well-established. Dr. Muthu Senthil Pandian, SSN CE, Chennai About the programme: Dr. S. Narayana Kalkura, CGC, Anna Univ., Chennai Dr. S. Neelakrishnan, PSG CT, Coimbatore Category A: Internship for research scholars Dr. S. K. Omanwar, SGBA Univ., Amravati Dr. B. S. Panigrahi, IGCAR, Kalpakkam (10 continuous days during 15 April to 30 June 2017, slot shall be decided during the time of registration) This programme is aimed at strengthening the fundamental concepts relating to materials science, thereby enhancing the research Dr. S. Prasanna, PSG CT, Coimbatore activities of scholars and to accelerate their research work. Dr. N. P. Rajesh, SSN CE, Chennai Dr. Rama Ranjan Bhattacharjee, PSG IAS, Coimbatore This programme covers Dr. P. Ramasamy, SSN CE, Chennai Dr. R. Ramesh Babu, Bharathidasan Univ., Trichy Full lectures by experts involved in the field of materials research on crystal growth, amorphous materials, nano- Dr. P. Ravi, Alagappa Univ., Karaikudi materials, characterization of materials, and laboratory sessions. Experts from both academics and industry shall Dr. J. Ravichandran, PSG CT, Coimbatore be resource persons. Participants shall undergo a full practical session every day in the laboratory. Dr. K. Sankaranarayanan, Alagappa Univ., Karaikudi Participants shall attempt to grow single crystals / prepare polycrystalline glasses based on the problem identified Dr. D. Sastikumar, NIT, Trichy after discussion. Dr. P. Selvarajan, Adithanar College, Trichendur Hands-on-training to operate high temperature furnaces (open and closed atmospheres), crystal growth equipment Mr. A. Sivakumar, TVS Motors, (solution and melt growth techniques), nano materials preparation (sol-gel, solid-state reaction, combustion Dr. K. Srinivasan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore synthesis, hydrothermal techniques), etc. Mr. H. Sundararaman, M/s. Indfurr Superheat Furnaces, Chennai Analysis of characterization data and their interpretation will also be covered. Mr. A. Suresh Kumar (Co-coordinator), PSG CT, Coimbatore Sessions to enable them to prepare research manuscripts for journal submission will also be conducted. In addition Dr. N. Suriyanarayanan, GCT, Coimbatore to it they shall be trained to effectively communicate their research findings. Eligibility : M.Phil / Ph.D. research scholars from Universities / National Laboratories / institutions Payment of Course fee: Tariff : Rs. 5,000 (Rupees five thousand only) (including service tax) By demand draft drawn in favour of The course fee shall cover course materials, lunch, and refreshments during the working hours, along with a training ‘PSG Centre for Non-Formal & Continuing Education’ certificate. payable at Coimbatore Course timing : 09.00 a.m. to 04.00 p.m. Registration form can be downloaded from the College website Accommodation to limited number of participants may be made available in college hostel based on payment basis. (www.psgtech.edu) Category B : Internship for undergraduate / post-graduate students Category C : Internship for undergraduate / post-graduate students of PSG CT Address for Communication (5 continuous days during 15 April to 30 June 2017, slot shall be decided during the time of registration) Dr. R. Arun Kumar (Coordinator), This programme is aimed at strengthening the fundamental concepts relating to materials science, thereby enhancing motivation among young minds to pursue research career. Associate Professor (Physics), This programme covers Centre Head, Full lectures by experts involved in the field of materials research on crystal growth, amorphous materials, nano- materials, characterization of materials, and laboratory sessions. GRD Centre for Materials Research, Participants shall undergo practical sessions combined with the lectures. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore - 641 004 Participants shall attempt to grow single crystals / prepare polycrystalline glasses based on the problem identified. Operation of high temperature furnaces (open and closed atmospheres), crystal growth equipment (solution and Email:[email protected] / [email protected] melt growth techniques), nano materials preparation (sol-gel, solid-state reaction, combustion synthesis, Webpage: http://www.psgtech.edu/GRD/ hydrothermal techniques), etc will be demonstrated. Sessions to enable them to carry out literature survey, prepare research manuscripts for journal submission will also be conducted. For queries, please contact: Participants shall be trained to effectively communicate their research interests. Eligibility : Students pursuing undergraduate / post-graduate programme in Engineering / Science Dr. R. Arun Kumar (Mobile : 88707 45464) Tariff : (including service tax): Mr. K. Mariselvam (Mobile : 95668 71454) Category B - Rs. 3,000 (Rupees three thousand only) Category C - Rs. 1,500 (Rupees one thousand five hundred only) Mr. N. Ravikumar (Mobile : 72000 31024) The course fee shall cover course materials, lunch, and refreshments during the working hours, along with a training certificate. Ms. T. Gayathri (Mobile : 95974 94341) Course timing : 09.00 a.m. to 04.00 p.m Accommodation to limited number of participants may be made available in college hostel based on payment basis. Summer Research Internship Programme at GRD Centre for Materials Research, through PSG Centre for Non-Formal & Continuing Education, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore - 641 004 REGISTRATION FORM 1. Full Name (in BLOCK LETTERS): ______2. Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY): ______Age: ______Sex: ______3. Institution/ University/College where studying at present: ______4. 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