PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

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

1. Dr. Jini Thomas
2. Dr. Mercy Mathews
3. Dr. Jaiby Joseph
4. Dr. Benny Joseph Thullissery (Ilahia College of Arts and Science, Muvattupuzha) 

DETAILS OF RESEARCH GUIDES

The department is funded by DST under   FIST scheme.

Research Projects undertaken by the Department

Active research collaborations

• NISER, Bhubaneshwar (TARE, host Institution)
• STAR Collaboration, USA
• Inter University Accelerator Centre (IUAC)
• Inter University Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics (IUCAA)
• NCRA- TIFR- Pune
• Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam

Instrumental Facilities Available

• FTIR Spectrometer
• UV-Vis NIR Spectrophotometer with DRS
• High Frequency LCR meter
• Muffle furnace
• Centrifuge
• Hot air over
• Magnetic Stirrer with hot plate
• Four Probe Set up