Vision
Envisioned as a department for outstanding research and teaching by endorsing excellence in laying a strong foundation and empowerment in Physics towards innovative scientific inventions.
Mission
- M1: Providing quality scientific and technical education, training through theoretical and experimental methods, and imparting the fundamental constituents of Physics.
- M2: Offering knowledge to examine the laws which govern real-time problems.
- M3:Preparing students to face the challenges of contemporary scientific developments and disseminating state-of-the-art training in Physics incorporated with the current research.
About the Department
The Department of Physics is a cornerstone of science and technology, playing a vital role in advancing knowledge and innovation. The department has been offering a Ph.D. programme since 2011 and an M.Sc. Physics programme since 2019, with a strong record of student success, including 100% placement and guidance for higher education progression.
In addition, the department supports freshman engineering students by offering foundational courses such as Physics, Physics Laboratory, Energy Science, and Universal Human Values under the VTR UGE 2025 Regulations.
The department is committed to fostering a robust research culture among faculty and students, emphasizing research development, employability, skill enhancement, and entrepreneurship. Its objective is to provide high-quality education that enables students to excel in science, technology, and research domains.
Through these focused efforts, the department continually strives to enhance students’ academic and professional competencies, preparing them to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving technological landscape.
HoD Profile
Dr. D. Senthilkumar received his doctoral degree from VIT Vellore in 2014. His research focuses on the development of Optical CT devices for reading tissue-equivalent gel dosimeters and the fabrication of thermoluminescent dosimeters for neutron detection in radiotherapeutic applications.
He was a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Minnesota Medical School (Twin Cities, USA) from 2011 to 2012. He subsequently served as a Postdoctoral Investigator at the Universidad de Guanajuato, Mexico, from 2015 to 2017. He has over 13 years of teaching experience and 11 years of post-Ph.D. research experience.
Dr. Senthilkumar has published several research articles in peer-reviewed journals, along with two books and a book chapter in the area of radiation dosimetry. He is a life member of the Indian Physical Society, the Indian Society for Radiation Physics, and the Indian Association of Physics Teachers.
Beyond his academic work, he actively contributes to society as a frequent donor of whole blood and platelet through apheresis.
Programs Offered
- M.Sc. Physics
- Integrated Ph.D.
- Ph.D. Physics
Courses Offered For Freshman Engineering
The Department supports the Freshman Engineering students by offering
Regulation VTR UGE – 2021
- Semiconductor Physics
- Physics of Materials
- Applied Physics
- Modern Physics Laboratory
- Applied Physics Laboratory
- Universal Human Values
Regulation VTR UGE – 2025
- Physics
- Physics Laboratory
- Energy Science
- Universal Human Values
Highlights
- Vibrant, talented, and passionate faculty members.
- Well-equipped modern research laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Learning-centeredapproach followed through active learning methods like Jigsaw, One Minute Paper, Gallery Walk, etc.,
M.Sc. Physics
- The curriculum for M.Sc. Physics program has been developed on the basis of the UGC Model Curriculum and the syllabus for the UGC-Net Examination with a choice-based credit system in 2019 with a maximum intake of 30 students.
- The program is designed to serve as a certified qualification to both students aspiring for an autonomous degree as well as for those who intend to advance in the field of research. It is premeditated, keeping in mind the existing importance of Physics and also the emerging new fields of Physics and Materials Science. This provides the knowledge, understanding, research materials, opportunities, skills, and techniques for undertaking the program efficiently. It ultimately aims to produce highly efficient post-graduates, who can accomplish a wide range of expertise in the subject.
- The department comprises well-qualified and goal-oriented faculty members with many doctorates, whose research expertise includes major frontier areas. To strengthen the efforts of ensuring employability, the Department proposes to hold annual meetings of Industry – Institute Joint Consultation to identify the specific needs of the industry and update the syllabi accordingly. In an effort to achieve 100% placement, the department endeavors to prepare the graduates skillful and endurance.
Eligibility
- B.Sc. degree in Physics discipline with a minimum aggregate score of 50% marks.
Duration: 2 years
Credit Distribution
Regulation PMAS 2019
| S.No. | Course Category | Credits |
| 1 | Programme Core | 48 |
| 2 | Programme Elective | 12 |
| 3 | Institute Elective | 6 |
| 4 | Independent Learning | 20 |
| 5 | Life Skills | 4 |
| 6 | Extension Activities | 4 |
| Total Credits | 94 | |
Regulation PGAS 2023
| S.No. | Course Category | Credits |
| 1 | Programme Core | 44 |
| 2 | Programme Elective | 15 |
| 3 | Institute Elective | 6 |
| 4 | Independent Learning | 12 |
| 5 | Life Skills | 2 |
| 6 | Extension Activities | 1 |
| Total Credits | 80 | |
Research Activities
The Department of Physics is actively engaged in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, along with comprehensive teaching across diverse areas such as nanoscience, photonics, quantum mechanics, particle physics, and condensed matter systems. The department offers dynamic research programmes aimed at training Ph.D. scholars in these advanced fields of physics, enabling them to deepen their understanding and effectively communicate their ideas through presentations and publications.
The department currently has 23 recognized research supervisors with strong academic and research backgrounds. Ph.D. research activities have been ongoing since the inception of the department in 2011. Our faculty members have published more than 330 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals, along with 25 textbooks, book chapters and three granted patents.
The department also maintains active research collaborations with international universities and reputed national institutions, including IITs, NITs, and various Central Universities.
To enrich academic exposure, the department regularly organizes special lectures by eminent scholars, as well as workshops and short-term courses on emerging topics.
The department is well equipped with advanced research facilities, including an Impedance Analyzer, UV–Visible Spectrometer, Photoreactor, Spin Coating Unit, High-Temperature Furnace, Muffle Furnace, Hot Air Oven, High-Speed Centrifuge, Mechanical Pellet Press, and Materials Synthesis Platform. It also provides access to computational tools such as Gaussian 16 and GaussView 6, supporting a wide range of experimental and theoretical research activities.
Research Accomplishments
Authorized Research Supervisors
S.NO. | Faculty_ID | NAME | DESIGNATION | SPECIALIZATION |
| 1 | TTS 1902 | Dr. SENTHILKUMAR. D | PROFESSOR & HoD | Radiation Dosimetry, Nanomaterials |
| 2 | TTS 1814 | Dr. GOWRI SHANKAR RAO. R | PROFESSOR | Sensor Instrumentation, Renewable Energy, Embedded Application, Medical Electronics, DSP |
| 3 | TTS 2317 | Dr. GAJENDIRAN. J | PROFESSOR | Semiconductor Nano Materials, Crystal Growth, Thin Film |
| 4 | TTS 2560 | Dr. PRABAKARAN. A | PROFESSOR | Spectroscopy, Computational Methods |
| 5 | TTS 2597 | Dr. MANI NAIDU. S | PROFESSOR | X-ray Crystallography |
| 6 | TTS 1597 | Dr. C. SARALA RUBI | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Drilling, Optimization, Thermoelectric Materials, WEDM |
| 7 | TTS 2373 | Dr. PARTHASARADHI REDDY | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Spectroscopy, Thin films, Nanomaterials, Supercapacitors |
| 8 | TTS 2412 | Dr. PRADEEP REDDY VANGA | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Multiferroics, Photocatalysis, Supercapacitors, Nano materials |
| 9 | TTS 2413 | Dr. RIGANA BEGAM. M | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Thin Films, Crystal Growth, Nano Materials Synthesis |
| 10 | TTS 2553 | Dr. KAMALAKAR. V | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Atmospheric Sciences |
| 11 | TTS 2572 | Dr. SRIDHAR. S | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Nano Science, Photocatalysis, Dye Sensitized Solar Cell |
| 12 | TTS 2950 | Dr. POTLAKAYALA PRAMEELA | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Nanomaterials, Core Applications, Photocatalysis, Biomaterial electrolytes |
| 13 | TTS 3080 | Dr. SARANYA. A | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Nanomaterials, Porous Materials, Thin Film Coating, Green Synthesis from Bio Waste, Sensors, Supercapacitors, Thermal Energy Storage |
| 14 | TTS 3083 | Dr. RAJESH KUMAR. U | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Ceramics, Nano materials-Antimicrobial Studies, Nano Composites, Non Linear Dynamics |
| 15 | TTS 3525 | Dr. YUVARAJ. S | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Materials Science,Nano Materails,Nonlinear Optics,Photonics |
| 16 | TTS 3526 | Dr. THIRUNAVUKKARASU. M | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Spectroscopy and DFT Studies,Drug Identification With Molecular Docking,Non-Covalent Interaction Studies With Crystallography,NLO Properties |
| 17 | TTS 3603 | Dr. SHARMILA. S | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Rechargeable Li-ionc batteries,Bionanomaterials,Supercapacitors,Dielectric Materials |
| 18 | TTS 3917 | Dr. BABU. B | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Crystal Growth, Nanomaterials, Thin Films, Gas Sensors |
| 19 | TTS 2951 | Dr. MONISHA. S | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Materials Science, Solid State Ionics, Bio Energy, Electrochemical Devices |
| 20 | TTS 3351 | Dr. JAYAPRAKASH. K | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Plasma Physics, Non linear dynamics, Time Series, Hard Coating |
| 21 | TTS 3493 | Dr. MOHANRAJ. P | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Theoretical Nonlinear Optics/Dynamics, Plasma Science, Material Science |
| 22 | TTS 3586 | Dr. NITHYA.S | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Electrochemical Gas Sensor, Semiconductor Gas Sensor, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Thin Films |
| 23 | TTS 3863 | Dr. VANI. P | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Oxide Glasses, Nanomaterials, Photonics, Nonlinear Optics |
"The department has an excellent infrastructure to engage the PG program and Research Studies in Physics."
Laboratory
It has the facility for performing advanced experiments for M.Sc. Physics program and equipped with instrument facilities such as Impedance Analyzer, UV-Visible Spectrometer, Photoreactor, Spin Coating unit, High Temperature Furnace, Muffle Furnace, Hot Air Oven, High Speed Centrifuge, Mechanical Pellet Press, Materials Synthesis Platform, Gaussian 16 & Gauss View 6 etc. for engaging research activities.
Department Library:
Our library supports the research and educational activities of the members of the department of Physics. Currently, we have 555 textbooks in Physics and related disciplines"
Central Government Jobs after accomplishing M.Sc. Physics
There are many research institutes in our country that require professionals in the field of Physics. Like
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC),
- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO),
- Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO),
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC),
- Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL),
- Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), etc.
take students from M.Sc. Physics very frequently. On top of this, the UPSC, CSIR-UGC, SSC etc., carry out entrance exams for the recruitment of qualified candidates into various departments of the government. In addition to this, candidates with M.Sc. Physics can also appear in the Civil Service exams.
There are many opportunities for the bright future of students after qualifying M.Sc. in Physics which are as follows:
Research Analyst
- Research Analyst is one of the prospering careers after M.Sc. Physics. A research analyst interprets and presents data related to the marketing conditions and work operations of an organization.
Medical Physicist
- A Medical Physicist works in the health care sector and implements their knowledge of Physics in the development and utilization of medical treatment radiation, technology, and devices.
Research Scientist
- Another exciting career option after M.Sc. Physics is Research Scientists. A research scientist analyzes information and creates designs for controlled laboratory-based investigations, trials, and experiments.
Assistant Professor
- An Assistant Professor teaches the specialization subjects to students at various educational institutions or universities. They create several educational assignments and project work for students and analyze their knowledge.
Technical Officer
- A Technical officer is responsible for maintaining all the aspects of research laboratory work including recording data and maintaining equipment for R&D commitments.
Research Officer
- Research officer is an enhancing career after M.Sc. Physics. A research officer is responsible for supervising research projects to accomplish specific objectives. This is one of the most reputed MSc Physics jobs.
Teaching Profession in Government Sector after M.Sc. in Physics
- Candidates can seek employment with different universities that are recognized and approved by the government of India. A number of universities like the University of Kerala, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Osmania University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Delhi University, Pondicherry University, Central University Thiruvarur etc., take M.Sc. Physics graduates as lecturers if they have cleared NET.
- Candidates who have a B.Ed. degree can go to a teaching career in schools. As one might know, an M.Ed. degree alongside NET/SLET is required for candidates to apply for teaching posts in Colleges or Universities. After securing any of the government jobs, the candidates can, later on, appear for department tests. This way, they will get promoted to higher positions.
The department boasts a strong and dynamic faculty with expertise in key frontier research areas. It currently comprises 23 doctoral degree holders, including 2 post-doctorates, distributed across various designations.
Faculty Composition:
- Professors: 5 (1 NET cleared).
- Associate Professors: 13 (1 SET cleared, 2 GATE cleared).
- Assistant Professors: 5
Staff:
- Lab Assistants: 3
Key Strengths:
The faculty members are highly qualified, dedicated, and goal-oriented, fostering a conducive environment for advanced research and academic excellence. This well-balanced composition ensures strong academic delivery and robust laboratory support, enabling the department to effectively achieve its educational and research objectives.
|
S.NO. |
Faculty_ID |
NAME |
DESIGNATION |
QUALIFICATION |
| 1 | TTS 1902 | Dr. SENTHILKUMAR. D | PROFESSOR & HoD | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| 2 | TTS 1814 | Dr. GOWRI SHANKAR RAO. R | PROFESSOR | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| 3 | TTS 2317 | Dr. GAJENDIRAN. J | PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 4 | TTS 2560 | Dr. PRABAKARAN. A | PROFESSOR | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| 5 | TTS 2597 | Dr. MANI NAIDU. S | PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 6 | TTS 1597 | Dr. C. SARALA RUBI | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech., Ph.D. |
| 7 | TTS 2373 | Dr. PARTHASARADHI REDDY | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 8 | TTS 2412 | Dr. PRADEEP REDDY VANGA | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 9 | TTS 2413 | Dr. RIGANA BEGAM. M | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| 10 | TTS 2553 | Dr. KAMALAKAR. V | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 11 | TTS 2572 | Dr. SRIDHAR. S | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 12 | TTS 2950 | Dr. POTLAKAYALA PRAMEELA | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 13 | TTS 3080 | Dr. SARANYA. A | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| 14 | TTS 3083 | Dr. RAJESH KUMAR. U | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| 15 | TTS 3525 | Dr. YUVARAJ. S | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| 16 | TTS 3526 | Dr. THIRUNAVUKKARASU. M | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| 17 | TTS 3603 | Dr. SHARMILA. S | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| 18 | TTS 3917 | Dr. BABU. B | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
| 19 | TTS 2951 | Dr. MONISHA. S | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 20 | TTS 3351 | Dr. JAYAPRAKASH. K | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech., Ph.D. |
| 21 | TTS 3493 | Dr. MOHANRAJ. P | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 22 | TTS 3586 | Dr. NITHYA.S | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| 23 | TTS 3863 | Dr. VANI. P | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
Dr. D. Senthilkumar,
Professor and Head ,
Department of Physics,
School of Science and Humanities,
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology,
Avadi, Chennai-600 062.
Email id: [email protected]
Mob. Ph. No.: +91 9962366291