Curriculum Vitae

Name: Teaching experience Dr. J. S. Bhat  Professor of Physics (Karnatak University) :01-01-2004 onwards  Reader in Physics (Electronics) (Karnatak University) 1998-2004 Designation:  Assistant Professor of Physics (SDM College of Engg) 1996-1998 Professor of Physics  Lecturer (SDM College of Engineering, Dharwad) 1984-1996 (Electronics)  Research Fellow with teaching (Mangalore University) 1982-1984  Lecturer (JCBM College, Sringeri) 1980-1982 Contact Address: Department of Physics Administrative Experience Karnatak University  Director: University Printing Press, Karnatak University, Dharwad Dharwad - 580003 (26-10-2015 onwards) Karnataka, INDIA  Registrar (Evaluation): Karnatak University, Dharwad. (31-05-2010 to 22-06-2012) & (21-10-2014 to 27-10-2014)  Residential Address: Chairman: Dept. of Physics, Karnatak University, Dharwad (18-01-2010 to 30-05-2010) & (1-6-2016 to 18-7-2016) # 92, “Chinmaya”  Director I.T.: Karnatak University, Dharwad. Dhaneshwari Nagar, Vidyagiri, (2007 - 2011) Dharwad - 580004,  Special Officer: For Computerization of Examination section of the Karnataka, India University (2007 - 2010)  Special Officer: For Campus Network and internet services (2005 - Email: 2007). [email protected]  Coordinator: Campus Network and Internet Services [email protected] (2001-2005).

Research Interests Contact No. Phone : +91-836-2215316 (1) Condensed Matter Physics (Nanodevices): Theoretical investigation Mob : +91-9449825256 of optical and electronic properties of nano-structured devices. Phone (R): +91-836-2463256 (2) Metal oxide thin films: Growth and characterization metal oxide films for sensors, optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications Personal Data: (3) Digital Signal Processing: Compressing and coding of audio and video Date of birth :24-11-1957 signals using fractional transforms. Nationality : Indian Gender : Male Research Guidance:  Marital Status : Married Students completed Ph.D. : 05  Students presently pursuing Ph.D. : 04

 Students completed M. Phil. : 06 Languages known:

 English  Kannada  Hindi

Research projects

Sr. Major/Minor Title Funding agency Amount (Rs.) No. & duration Electron beam radiation effects Major 3 years on transport and optical BRNS, DAE 1. Rs.15.75 lakh 2005-2008 properties of metal oxide thin Govt. of India films Condensed Matter Physics theory CAS phase I & II – Nanostructures and Devices Department 2. of UGC SAP Metal Oxide Thin Films; Growth UGC – SAP programme 2011-2020 and Characterization (~Rs.4.0 crore)

Fellowships and Awards

 INSA fellowship for International Scientist Exchange Programme in 2009.  Subject expert/Resource person in Physics for DST-INSPIRE programme since 2010.

Visits Abroad  Quantum Photonic Science Research Centre, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea, (5th Oct. to 15th Nov. 2009) under INSA fellowship for International Scientist Exchange Programme.  Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France (July, 2008).

Research Colloboration  Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea  Shivaji University, Kolhapur  Kuvempu University, Shimoga.  Mangalore University, Mangalore Participative Academic Experience

 Member of Academic Council, Karnatak University, Dharwad (2017 onwards)  Member of Court, Pondicherry Central University (2017 onwards)  Member of NAAC Peer Team (Visited three colleges in Maharashtra as member of NAAC peer team during Oct. 2016 and Feb. 2017)  Member of Academic Council, P.C. Jabin (Autonomous) College, Hubli (2017 onwards)  Visitor’s Nominee for Selection committee for School of Sciences in Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi (15-03-2016 to 14-03-2019)  Member (Subject Expert), M.Sc. (Physics ) e-content preparation committee, Rani Chennamma University, Belgaum (2016)  Member (as subject Expert) of Midterm Evaluation Committee for evaluating Major Research Projects (MRP) sanctioned by UGC (2014)  Member of screening committee for selection of Major Research Projects submitted to UGC (2014).

 Member of Board of Studies o Doctoral Committee member, Dept. of Physics, Mangalore University, Mangalore o Doctoral committee in Electronics, Bangalore University, Bangalore. o B.Sc. in Industrial Track, KLE Technological University, Hubli o M.Sc. in Physics, Karnatak University o M.Sc. in Electronics, Karnatak University o M.Sc. in Electronics, Kuvempu University, Shimoga

Publications: Citation index: 243; i10 index: 10; h-index:10  International Journals (peer reviewed) : 25  National Journals (peer reviewed) : 09  Conference Proceedings (after 1998) : 16

Peer Reviewer for Journals 1. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of solids (Elsevier) 2. Digital Signal Processing (Elsevier) 3. Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier) 4. Materials Research Bulletin (Elsevier) 5. Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier) 6. Nuclear Inst. and Methods in Physics Research (Elsevier) 7. Superlattices and Microstructures (Elsevier) 8. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology (Science Domain International)

Invited Talks and Special Lectures: 49 Topics: General: ICT in Education, ICT in University administration, Holistic approach for university development and administration.

Physics/Science: Introduction to Crystallography, Internet and education, International year of light, Nanoscience and technology, Smart Materials and Applications, Science as a Career, Thin films and applications, Digital Signal Processing current trends and applications.

Specialzed Tranining Experience: 1. Networking and Internet from ERNET India, New Delhi (Oct. 13-18, 2003). 2. e-governance in Universities: Participated in the workshop conducted by Govt. of Karnataka in Gulbarga University (2010).

Expert Service Rendered to Karnatak University:

 As present Director of University Printing Press revitalized its production performance. Produced 40 lakh answer books for university exams and all other print requirement of university of worth Rs.4.0 crore since 26-10-2015.  As Registrar (Evaluation) of Karnatak University (2010-12), computerized examination section to streamline various processes in the examination section for conducting exams in time and speedy declaration of results.

 As Director I.T. (2007-11), computerized finance and examination sections of the university, and put- into-operation, UGC funded computer centre of the university.  As Coordinator(2001-05)/special officer (2005-07) of the university, planned and implemented campus area network for KUD and PG centers, installed OFC network, web servers, routers and network security systems. Also, conducted ICT training for teaching and non-teaching staff of the University during 2003-04.

Consultancy Services: 1. Consultant for developing Campus Area Networking (CAN) in Gulbarga University, Gulburga. The proposed plan was implemented successfully in 2009-10 2. Consultant for developing Campus Area Network, Kannada University, Hampi (2010). 3. Consultant for developing Campus area Network in Sri Bahubali College of Engineering and Technology, Shravanabelagola (2011).

Membership of Professional Bodies: 1. Life member, Indian Society for Technical Education. 2. Life Member, Indian Physics Association. 3. Life Member, Karnatak University Physics Teachers Forum

(Prof. J.S. Bhat)