POST GRADUATE AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, MAHATMA COLLEGE,

FACULTY PROFILE

Name : Dr. V M Anandakumar

Designation : Associate Professor of Physics

Residential Address : C2, Greenview, TKD Road Muttada PO, Thiruvananthapuram 695 025 Landline number : 04712545571

Mobile : 9526505577/9447304866

Email : [email protected]

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Date of joining service : 14-02-1996

Date of joining in the institution : 28-06-2004

Date of retirement : 31-05-2026

Academic Qualifications : M.Sc, Ph.D

Places of study : Thiruvananthapuram

Topic of thesis : Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured lead molybdate and calcium tungstate Research Guide : Yes

Number of research papers published: 13 Number of patents filed : NIL

Number of books/chapters published: 1

Number of articles published in magazines/periodicals: 1

Number of presentations in conferences: National - 2 International: 5

Extension Activites :

1. Secretary, College Co-operative Society

2. Secretary, University College Physics Society

Awards or honours received :

- Best Poster Award for “Synthesis, characterization and DC conductivity of nanocrystalline lead molybdate”, 52nd DAE Solid State Symposium sponsored by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of from December 27-31, 2007, University of Mysore, Mysore.

- Ross Gold Medal for scoring highest marks in MSc Physics - T Padmanabha Rao Medal for highest percentage of marks in MSc - V S Subramonia Iyer Gold Medal for highest percentage of marks in MSc - V. Sivaramakrishna Iyer Medal highest percentage of marks in MSc - 2 nd Rank in University of MSc 1992 - University Merit Scholar BSc 1987

 Details of projects undertaken:

1. Minor Research Project: “Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline lead tungstate and strontium tungstate”. Status: Completed Funding Agency : UGC

 Details of research publications:

1. Thermoluminescence studies of CaSO4:Dy,P,Si phosphor under X-ray irradiation. Resmi G.Nair ,K. Madhukumar , C.M.K. Nair , S. Jayasudha , V. M. Anandakumar ,T. S. Elias & Manoj Komath- Ceramic International, 44 (2018) 3492. 2. Structure and room-temperature ferromagnetism evolution of Sn and Mn-doped NiO synthesized by a sol-gel process, Lakshmi S Nair, Dhanya Chandran, V M Anandakumar and K Rajendra Babu, Ceramic International, 43(14) (2017) 11090-96.

3. Thermoluminescence Properties and Trap Parameter Determination of

CaSO4:Dy,P,Si Phosphor under X-ray Excitation. Resmi G. Nair, K. Madhukumar , C.M.K. Nair , S. Jayasudha, V. M. Anandakumar ,T. S. Elias, International Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering, Vol 6, 2017

4. Characterization and thermoluminescence studies of CaSO4:Tm,Si phosphor under X-ray excitation . Resmi G.Nair , K. Madhukumar , C.M.K. Nair , S. Jayasudha , V. M. Anandakumar ,T. S. Elias &Manoj Komath- International Journal of Chemtech Research, 10 (2017)179.

5. TL characterization of Ag co-doped SrSO4: Eu phosphor for gamma dosimetry applications. S. Jayasudha , K.Madhukumar , C.M.K. Nair , Resmi G. Nair, V.M. Anandakumar, T. S. Elias and S. Rajesh - Journal of Luminescence, 184(2017) 136.

6. TL dosimetric characterization of gamma irradiated SrSO4:Eu phosphors” S. Jayasudha , K. Madhukumar , C.M.K. Nair, Resmi G. Nair, S. Rajesh, T.S. Elias, V.M. Anandakumar & N. Gopakumar, Journal of Luminescence 183(2017) 259-265.

7. Structural characterization, TL studies and kinetic analysis of SrSO4:Eu nanophosphors under X-ray and gamma excitations. Jayasudha S, Resmi G Nair, K. Madhukumar, C.M.K. Nair, V.M. Anandakumar and T.S. Elias , Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 155 (2016) 21.

8. Effect of Annealing Temperature on thermoluminescence of rare earth doped CaSO4 Resmi Nair, Dr. K. Madhukumar, Jayasudha. S and T. S. Elias, International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJERT)- April 2015. 9. High temperature thermoluminescence emissions of SrSO4 nanophosphors doped with Eu and Mn. Jayasudha S, Resmi G Nair, K Madhukumar, CMK Nair, VM Anandakumar and T.S. Elias, International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJERT) (2015) 11.

10. Microhardness studies of nanocrystalline lead molybdate, V. M. Anandakumar and M. Abdul Khadar, Material Science & Engineering A, 519 (2009) 141.

11. Synthesis, characterization and optical properties of nanocrystalline lead molybdate, V.M. Anandakumar and M. Abdul Khadar, Phys. Stat. Sol. (a), 205 (2008) 2666. 12. Microhardness studies of nanocrystalline calcium tungstate, V.M. Anandakumar and M. Abdul Khadar, Cryst. Res. Technol., 43 (193) 2008. 13. Synthesis, characterization and DC conductivity of nanocrystalline lead molybdate, V M Anandakumar and M. Abdul Khadar, Proc. DAE Solid State Symp., 52 (2007) 879.

 Details of conferences/seminars attended:

Sl Name of Date Agency Type No. Conference/Seminar 1 One day seminar on 19-12-2012 Department of Regional Higgs boson, the God Physics, Govt. particle Women’s College, Thiruvananthapuram 2 National Seminar on 3-4/12/2015 Department of National Advancements in Physics, Govt. Material Science Women’s College, Thiruvananthapuram 3 International Seminar 4/1/2018 All Kerala Private International on Women: Privacy, College Teachers Profession and Position Association and Kerala Women’s Commission 4 30 th Kerala Science 11/1/2018 Kerala State Council National Congress Curtain Raiser for Science, Programme Technology & Environment, Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute and Mahatma Gandhi College

 Details of papers presented in seminars/conferences:

Sl Topic Name of Date Agency Type No Conference 1 Synthesis, 52nd DAE Solid December Board of National characterization State Symposium 27-31, Research in and DC 2007, Nuclear Sciences, conductivity of University Department of nanocrystalline of Mysore, Atomic Energy, lead molybdate Mysore Government of India 2 Study of UV- International August Centre for International Visible and Conference on 26-28, Nanoscience and Raman spectra Nanoscience and 2006 Nanotechnology, of nanoparticles Nanotechnology, University of of calcium ICNSNT 2006 Madras, Chennai tungstate 3 Analysis of 8th International August Indian Institute of International microhardness conference on 20-25, Science, of compacted Nanostructured 2006 Bangalore, India nanoparticles of Materials lead molybdate, NANO 2006 4 Analysis of UV- International August Cochin International Visible Symposium on 16-19, University of Absorption Frontiers in 2006 Science and Spectra of Nanoscale Technology. Nanoparticles of Science, Kochi Lead molybdate Technology and Education held at Cochin, India 5 Microhardness International 23-25 June Department of International studies of 2006 Chemical Conference on compacted Engineering, nanoparticles of nanotechnology - Coimbatore calcium Institute of Materials and tungstate Technology, Methods ( To Coimbatore, India meet Global Challenges )

6 Raman Spectra International March 16- NSTI, DST, International of nanoparticles Conference on 18, 2006 Govt. of India of lead Nanoscience and and Indian molybdate Technology Institute of ICONSAT 2006 Technology, New Delhi, India 7 Microhardness National August Institute National of Conference on 24-26, Instrumentation nanostructured Advanced 2005 Centre, Indian lead molybdate Characterization Institute of Techniques on Technology, Nanomaterials Roorkee ACTON – 2005

 Details of seminars/lecture series where you have served as resource person: (topic of presentation and venue/conference details to be given)

Sl Topic Seminar Seminar type Date No. 1 Introducing Quantum National National 11/01/2018 Mechanics Seminar on Department of 12/01/2018 Foundations Physics, of Physics Government College, 2 Elements of Statistical National National 6-8/12/2016 Mechanics Seminar on Post Graduate Theoretical Department of \and Physics & Research Experimental Centre, Govt. Physics College for Women, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram 3 An Introduction to National National 21- Quantum Mechanics Seminar on Department of 22/11/2016 Theoretical Physics, Perspectives Government of Physics College, Kariavattom 4 Introducing Quantum National National 18-19/ Mechanics Seminar on Department of 02/2016 Space Physics Physics, Govt. Arts and Quantum College, Mechanics Thiruvananthapuram 5 Science for Nation National National 25/02/2015 Building Science Day NSS unit, St. Kerala State Michael’s College, Council for Cherthala Science, Technology & Environment 6 Conserving Ozone Seminar and Regional 16/09/2015 Layer - Challenges Poster Department of Exhibition on Chemistry, VTM Conserving NSS College, the Ozone Layer – Challenges and Opportunities 7 Foundations of UGC Regional 28/01/2015 Quantum Mechanics Sponsored Post Graduate Seminar on Department of Advancement Physics, MMNSS in Physics College, Kottiyam, Kollam District 8 Nanotechnology: National National 07-09 / Solution to Energy Seminar on C. Achutha Menon 01/2015 Crisis Energy Crisis: Study Centre & Problems and Library, , Prospects Thiruvananthapuram 9 Satellite Remote National Department of 19/02/2014 Sensing : Applications Science Day Physics, Govt. Arts Kerala State College, Council for Thiruvananthapuram Science, Technology & Environment 10 Introducing Quantum National National 25/11/2013 Mechanics Seminar on Post Graduate Introduction to Department of Quantum Physics, Govt. Information College for Women, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram 11 Fascinating World of Regional Department of 18/02/2013 Nanomaterials Seminar Physics, Iqbal College, , Thiruvananthapuram 12 Remote Sensing: National Department of 06-07 / Applications Seminar on Physics & Research 02/2013 Advancement Centre, University in Physics College, Thiruvananthapuram  Details of programmes where you have served as a judge:

Sl Position Purpose Name of candidate No 1 Expert PhD Pre- Remya G R Submission Research Scholar, Department of Physics, Seminar , Thiruvananthapuram 2 Expert PhD Pre- Aneesh George Submission Research Scholar, Department of Physics, Seminar Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram 3 Expert PhD Pre- Vidhu V K Submission Research Scholar, Department of Physics, Seminar Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram