Physics department was recognized as a research centre under Mahatma Gandhi University in 2009. Three of the faculty members, Dr. T G Gopinathan, Dr. P S Regupathi and Dr. Sebastian Mathew had been recognized as the research guides by the university at that time. Currently there are 4 research guides in the centre. 5 among 6 permanent faculty are Ph. D holders, and one is pursuing Ph.D.
Research guides
DETAILS OF RESEARCH GUIDES
Name of Guide | Research Scholars | Area of Research | Publications |
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Dr. Jini Thomas |
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Materials Science-Crystallography, Ceramic materials | View |
Dr. Mercy Mathews |
Nano-Magnetic Materials |
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Dr. Jaiby Joseph |
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Hydrochemistry | View |
Dr. Benny Joseph Thullissery (Ilahia College of Arts and Science, Muvattupuzha) |
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Materials Science, Solar Cell |
The department is funded by DST under FIST scheme.
Research Projects undertaken by the Department
Major/Minor | Principal Investigator | Funding Agency | Amount | Ongoing/ Completed |
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Major |
Dr. Jini Thomas |
KSCSTE | Rs.16,44,166/- | Completed |
Major | Dr. Jaiby Joseph | DST SERB (TARE)
Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence |
Rs. 18,30,000/- | Ongoing |
Minor |
Dr. Feby Jose |
UGC | Rs. 125000/- | Completed |
Minor | Dr. Jaiby Joseph | UGC | Rs. 265000/- | Completed |
Active research collaborations
Instrumental Facilities Available