Personal data

Name:                                                        Dr.G. Chandrasekaran 
Present Designation                                           Professor
Department                                                       Department of Physics, Pondicherry Central University
Telephone No                                                    94434 38161
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Email                                                                  chandra.phy@pondiuni.edu.inchandgc@gmail.com
   

 

Achievements during my role as Head of Department

Period: 6th Feb 2012 – 6th Oct 2015

The Department of Physics has attained its height of fame and declared as one of the top science departments in our University during my stint as head of department. As a mark of appreciation of my administrative capabilities an extension of term of Head is offered. The following are milestones of reputation earned during the last three years:

Visit of Nobel laureate.
API score committee.
Inauguration Department Building.
MOU (Industry and university outreach) Rs.200 lakhs.
BRNS team visit and fund mobilization.
ICMAGMA- the first International conference (ICMAGMA-2014) of the Physics Department – CONVENER of Conference.
DST fund utilization Rs 135 lakhs + (Rs.30 lakhs University).
Procurement of equipments Rs 200 lakhs
Installation of labs (Cluster, sputtering units, AFM, Laser facilities).
UGC –BSR fellowship.
Department web page inauguration.
Research scholars forum founding (RAP).
Intradepartmental sports events.
Optical Society of America Indian chapter in Department of Physics (OSA).
PLASMA.
Inspire.
National conference energy storage.
Electro Chemical Society workshop (In collaboration with CECRI ).
Reflection.
Optical society of India Conference.
Invited talk by 25 resource persons.
Visitors to department 15 PER YEAR.
Department faculty meeting 20 per year.
Astronomy club.
Students weekly Colloquium.
UGC SAP Rs.147 lakhs.
Guest faculty selection.
Selection of Lab assistants.
Semester Examination for 450 students and 1800 papers.
Improved performance of student Summer fellowship to students.
Encouraging students for UGC-CSIR and Gate exams.
Mobilization fund to the tune of Rs.20 crores for Department.
School Board meetings.
Curriculum framing.
Court Member.
Academic Council Member.
Selection Committee Member.
Affiliation Committee  Member.
Inspection Committee Member.

Coordinator, Refresher Course on Advances in Material Science, Academic Staff College

Education

  • Ph.D. (Physics),  Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India (1985).
  • B.Ed. (Physics), Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India (1985).
  • M.Sc. (Physics), Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India (1978).
  • B.Sc. (Physics), Madras University, Tamil Nadu, India (1976).

Research publication

 

Number of Citations: over 700 and h-index: 14                               (Source:Scopus)

 

Recent publications

  1. Soumya Rajan, P.M. Mohammed Gazzali, G. Chandrasekaran, Electrical and Magnetic phase transition studies of Fe and Mn co-doped BaTiO3,  Journal of Alloys and Compounds 656 (2016) 98–109.
  2. C Murugesan, G. Chandrasekaran,Impact of Gd3+ substitution on the structural, magnetic and electrical properties of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles, RSC Adv., 5 (2015) 73714-73725.
  3. C Murugesan, G. Chandrasekaran,Enhanced Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Annealed Magnesium Ferrite Nanoparticles, J Supercond Nov Magn, doi: 10.1007/s10948-015-3198-z.

 

Best Peer Reviewed Publications

  1. P. Priyadharsini, A. Pradeep, P. Sambasiva Rao and G. Chandrasekaran, “Structural spectroscopic and Magnetic studies on nano crystalline Ni-Zn Ferrite”, Mater. Chem. Phys., 116 (2009) 207-213. (Citation: 102)
  2. A. Pradeep, P. Priyadharsini and G. Chandrasekaran, “Sol-gel route of synthesis of nanoparticles of MgFe2O4 and XRD, FTIR and VSM study”, J. Magn. Magn. Mater. 320 (2008) 2774-2779. (Citation: 105)
  3. A. Pradeep and G. Chandrasekaran, “FTIR study of Ni, Cu, Zn substituted       nanoparticles of MgFe2O4”, Mater. Lett. 60 (2006) 371-374. (Citation: 67)
  4. A. Pradeep, P. Priyadharsini and G. Chandrasekaran, “Production of single phase    nano size NiFe2O4 particles using sol-gel auto combustion route by optimizing the preparation conditions”, Mater. Chem. Phys. 112 (2008) 572-576. (Citation: 57)
  5. P. Priyadharsini, A. Pradeep and G. Chandrasekaran, “Structural, magnetic and electrical properties of nanocrystalline zinc ferrite”, J. Alloy Compd., 509 (2011) 3917-3923. (Citation: 45)

 

 Publications Year Wise

 

2014 (7)

 

2013 (6)

 

2012 (3)

 

2011 (6)

 

2010 (8)

 

2009 (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 (2)

 

 

 

2007-2004 (4)

 

 

 

<2004(8)

2014

  1. P. Priyadharsini, Md Gazzali P.M., G. Chandrasekaran, “Impedance and Ac Conductivity Studies on Highly Resistive BiFeO3 Nanoceramics”, Ceram. Inter. (Accepted for publication)
  2. C. Murugesan, M. Perumal, and G. Chandrasekaran, Structural, dielectric and magnetic properties of cobalt ferrite prepared using auto combustion and ceramic route, Physica B, (Accepted for Publication).
  3. Md Gazzali P. M.,V. Kanimozhi, P. Priyadharsini, G. Chandrasekaran, “Structural and Magnetic properties of Ultrafine Magnesium Ferrite Nanoparticles”, Adv. Mater. Res., (Accepted for Publication).
  4. K. Manikandan, S. Arumugam, G. Chandrasekaran, “Effect of Annealing Temperature on Titania Nanoparticles”, AIP Conf. Proc, (Accepted for Publication).
  5. B. Sathyamoorthy, P.M. Md Gazzali, C. Murugesan and G. Chandrasekaran, “Electrical Properties of Samarium Cobaltite Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Sol-Gel Autocombustion Route” Mater. Res. Bull. 53 (2014) 169-176.
  6. P. Priyadharsini, A. Pradeep, B. Sathyamoorthy, G. Chandrasekaran, “Enhanced multiferroic properties in La and Ce co-doped BiFeO3 nanoparticles”, J. Phys. Chem. Solid. 75 (2014) 797–802.
  7. P. Priyadharsini, A. Pradeep, C. Murugesan, P.M. Md Gazzali, G. Chandrasekaran, “Phase Evolution in BiFeO3 Nanoparticles Prepared By Glycine Assisted Combustion Method”, Combustion Science Technology, 186 (2014) 297-312.
  8. Md Gazzali P.M., G. Chandrasekaran, “Enhancement of Hard Magnetic Properties of BaFe12O19 Nanoparticles”, J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Electron., 25 (2014) 702-709.

2013

  1. Murugesan, C., MD Gazzali, P.M., Chandrasekaran, G., “Influence of oxidizer to fuel ratio on structural and magnetic properties of Mn-Zn ferrite nanoparticles”,    J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Electron., 24 (2013) 3136-3141.
  2. R. Elilarassi and G. Chandrasekaran, “Structural, optical and Electron paramagnetic resonance studies on Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using a novel auto-combustion method”, Frontiers of Materials Science, 7 (2013) 196-201.
  3. Jitendra K. Dash, Sujit K. Pradhan, Rajneesh Bhutani, S. Balakrishnan, G. Chandrasekaran, N. Basavaiah , “Paleomagnetism of ca. 2.3 Ga mafic dyke swarms in the northeastern Southern Granulite Terrain, India: Constraints on the position and extent of Dharwar craton in the Paleoproterozoic”, Precambrian Research, 228 ( 2013) pp. 164-176. (Citation: 1)
  4. Blessington Selvadurai, A.P., Md Gazzali, P.M., Murugesan, C., Pazhanivelu, V., Murugaraj, R., Chandrasekaran, G.,  “Structural, electrical and magnetic properties of Ni2+ substituted cobalt nanoferrite using sol-gel methodAIP Conference Proceedings, 1512 (2013) 244-245.
  5. C. Murugesan, MD Gazzali P.M, B. Sathyamoorthy and G. Chandrasekaran           “Dielectric properties of Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 ferrite nanoparticles” AIP Conference Proceedings, 1512 (2013) 314-315.
  6. R. Elilarassi and G. Chandrasekaran, “Influence of Co-doping on the structural, optical and magnetic properties of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using auto-combustion method” J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Electron., 24 (2013) 96–105. (Citation: 2)

2012

  1. M.D. P.M. Gazzali, A. Paul Blessington Selvadurai, V. Anbarasu, C. Murugesan, and G Chandrasekaran, “Structural and magnetic properties of barium hexaferrrite prepared through sol-gel auto combustion technique”, AIP Conf. Proc. 1447 (2012) 1217-1218.
  2. R. Elilarassi  and G. Chandrasekaran, “Synthesis and characterization of ball milled Fe-doped ZnO diluted magnetic semiconductor”, Optoelectron. Lett. 8 (2012) 109-112. (Citation: 2)
  3. R. Elilarassi and G. Chandrasekaran, “Synthesis, Structural and Magnetic Characterization of Ni-Doped ZnO Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor” Am. J. Mater. Sci. 2 (2012) 46-50.

2011

  1. R. Krithiga and G. Chandrasekaran, “Ferromagnetic signature in nanoparticles of diluted magnetic semiconductors of ZnO:V”, J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Electron., 22 (2011) 1229-1233. (Citation: 2)
  2. R. Elilarassi and G. Chandrasekaran,“Synthesis, structural and optical characterization of Ni-doped ZnO nanoparticles” J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Electron., 22 (2011) 751-756. (Citation: 8)
  3. R. Elilarassi  and G. Chandrasekaran, “Microstructural and photoluminescence properties of Co-doped ZnO films fabricated using a simple solution growth method”, Mater. Sci. in Semiconductor Processing, 14 (2011) 179-183. (Citation: 10).
  4. P. Priyadharsini, A. Pradeep and G. Chandrasekaran, “Structural, magnetic and electrical properties of nanocrystalline zinc ferrite”, J. Alloy Compd., 509 (2011) 3917-3923. (Citation: 30)
  5. R. Elilarassi, P. Sambasiva Rao and G. Chandrasekaran, “Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor properties in Zn1-xCuxO nanoparticles Synthesized by Sol gel route”,   J. Sol Gel Sci. Tech., 57 (2011) 101-108. (Citation: 6)
  6. R. Parameshwari, P. Priyadarshini and G. Chandrasekaran, “Optimization, Structural, Spectroscopic and Magnetic Studies on Stable Akaganeite Nanoparticles via Co-Precipitation Method” Am. J. Mater. Sci. 1 (2011) 18-25.

 

2010

  1. R. Elilarassi and G. Chandrasekaran, “Structural, optical and magnetic characterization of Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using solid state reaction method”, J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Electron., 21 (2010) 1168-1173. (Citation: 27)
  2. R. Elilarassi and G. Chandrasekaran, “Structural, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Nanoparticles of ZnO: Ni-DMS Prepared by Sol-gel Method”,Mater. Chem. Phys. 123 (2010) 450-455. (Citation: 18)
  3. R. Elilarassi and G. Chandrasekaran, “Synthesis and optical properties of Ni-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications”, Optoelectron. Lett. 6 (2010) 6-10. (Citation: 14)
  4. R. Elilarassi and G. Chandrasekaran, “Effect of annealing on structural and optical properties of zinc oxide films”, Mater. Chem. Phys. 121 (2010) 378–384. (Citation: 13)
  5. A. Aravazhi and G. Chandrasekaran, “Electric and spectroscopic characterization of mixed ferrites of Ni-Cu-Zn”, J. Chem. Pharma. Sci., 3 (2010) 125-128.
  6. R. Elilarassi, S. Maheswari and G. Chandrasekaran, “Structural and optical characterization of CdS nanoparticles synthesized using a simple chemical reaction route” Optoelectron. Adv. Mater. Rapid Comm., 4 (2010) 309.
  7. Vasant Naidu, M. A. Sreema, M. Shiek Dawood, A. Gowthami,  G. Chandrasekaran,  “Magnetic properties of nanocrystalline cerium doped magnesium ferrite”, J. Sethu. Inst. Sci. Tech., 5 (2010) 21-25.
  8. A. Aravazhi, G. Chandrasekaran, R. Thilak Kumar and D. Manikandan, “Conductivity measurements on the doubly sintered samples of mixed ferrites of Ni-Cu-Zn”, Acta Ciencia Indica, 36 (2010) 489-492.

2009

  1. R. Elilarassi and G. Chandrasekaran, “Preparation and optical characterization of ZnO thin film for optoelectronic applications”, Proceedings at the “International conference on Emerging trends in Electronic and Photonic devices & system 2009-Electro’ 09” IEEE Xplore Digital Library 497-499. (Citation: 2)
  2. R. Krithiga and G. Chandrasekaran, “Synthesis, strucutral and optical properties of vanadium doped zinc oxide nanograins” Journal of Crystal Growth, 311 (2009) 4610-4614. (Citation: 15)
  3. P. Priyadharsini, A. Pradeep, P. Sambasiva Rao and G. Chandrasekaran, “Structural spectroscopic and Magnetic studies on nano crystalline Ni-Zn Ferrite”, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 116 (2009) 207-213. (Citation: 73)
  4. P. Priyadharsini, A. Pradeep and G. Chandrasekaran, “Novel Combustion route of Synthesis and Characterization of nanocrystalline mixed ferrite of Ni-Zn”, J. Magn. Magn. Mater. 321 (2009) 1898 –1903. (Citation: 19)

2008

  1. A. Pradeep, P. Priyadharsini and G. Chandrasekaran, “Production of single phase    nano size NiFe2O4 particles using sol-gel auto combustion route by optimizing the preparation conditions”, Mater. Chem. Phys. 112 (2008) 572-576. (Citation: 37)
  2. A. Pradeep, P. Priyadharsini and G. Chandrasekaran, “Sol-gel route of synthesis of nanoparticles of MgFe2O4 and XRD, FTIR and VSM study”, J. Magn. Magn. Mater. 320 (2008) 2774-2779. (Citation: 71)

2007-2004

  1. G. Chandrasekaran, “Spectroscopic study of Auto-combustion Process in the synthesis of Nano Particles of Ni-Cu Ferrite”, Mater. Manufac. Process. 22 (2007) 366-369. (Citation: 1)
  2. A. Pradeep and G. Chandrasekaran, “FTIR study of Ni, Cu, Zn substituted       nanoparticles of MgFe2O4”, Mater. Lett. 60 (2006) 371-374. (Citation: 51)
  3. A. Pradeep, C. Thangasamy and G. Chandrasekaran, “Synthesis, structural studies on Ni0.5+xZn0.5CuxFe2O4” J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Electron., 15 (2004) 797-802. (Citation: 4)
  4. G. Chandrasekaran, S. Selvananthan and M. Manivanane, “Electrical and FTIR studies on Al substituted Mn-Zn mixed ferrites”, J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Electron.,15 (2004) 15-18. (Citation: 16)

Before 2004

  1. G. Chandrasekaran and P. Nimy Sebastian, “Magnetic Study of ZnxMg1-xFe2O4” Mater. Lett. 37 (1998) 17-20. (Citation: 11)
  2. G. Rathinavelou, S. Ramasamy and G. Chandrasekaran, “A Simple  Constant Current Source  for the Coils of Magnetic Field Free Space  Used in Palaeomagnetic Studies”, Acta Ciencia Indica, 24 (1998) 15-18.
  3. G. Chandrasekaran, G. Rathinavelou and M. Muthukannu, “Creation of  magnetic field vacuum  using square coil system”, Journal of  Instrumentation Society of  India,  26 (1996) 39-44.
  4. G. Rathinavelou, M. Muthukannu and G. Chandrasekaran, Electrooptical parameters and polar tensor of some XY4 molecules, Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics, 34 (1996) 158-161.
  5. G. Rathinavelou, M. Muthukannu and G. Chandrasekaran, Electrooptical parameters of some XY4 molecules, Acta Ciencia Indica, 22 (1996) 1-5.
  6. M. Muthukannu and G. Chandrasekaran, “Magnetic study and dating of archaeological potteries of some excavations of Tamil Nadu”,  Acta Ciencia Indica, 17 (1991)173-176.
  7. G. Chandrasekaran and K. Ramaswamy, “Electro-optical parameters of some planar XYZ2 type molecules”, Acta Ciencia Indica, 2 (1986) 94-96.
  8. G. Chandrasekaran, R. Balasubramaniam and K. Ramaswamy, “Palaeomagnetic study by the use of spinner magnetometer”, Journal of Instrumentation Society of India, 2 (1985) 78-84.

International Conferences/ Symposium

 

Year Organized by Title Conference
Dec.   5-7, 2013. Department of Physics, IIT Guwahathi, Assam, and Magnetic Society of India (MSI) Structural, dielectric and magnetic properties of cobalt ferrite prepared using auto combustion and ceramic route International Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MagMA).
Dec.   5-7, 2013. B.S. Abdur Rahman University, India, Deakin University, Australia and Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia Structural and Magnetic properties of Ultrafine Magnesium Ferrite Nanoparticles International Conference on Nano Materials: Science, Technology and Applications (ICNM’ 13)
Dec.   5-7, 2013. B.S. Abdur Rahman University, India, Deakin University, Australia and Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia Structural, Spectroscopic and Magnetic study of Antimony Doped Nickel Ferrite International Conference on Nano Materials: Science, Technology and Applications (ICNM’ 13)
Dec.   5-7, 2013. B.S. Abdur Rahman University, India, Deakin University, Australia and Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia Preparation of Copper Thin Films Using DC-Sputtering Method and Its Structural and Magnetic Properties International Conference on Nano Materials: Science, Technology and Applications (ICNM’ 13)
Feb. 21-22, 2013 St. Joseph College (Autonomous) of Arts and Science, Cuddulore, India Electrical and Photoluminescence properties of Vanadium doped Zinc Oxide Compounds International conference on Emerging Trends in Physics (ICETP-13)
Feb. 21-22, 2013 St. Joseph College (Autonomous) of Arts and Science, Cuddulore, India Structural and Electrical Properties Of SmCoO3  Nanoparticles International conference on Emerging Trends in Physics (ICETP-13)
Jun. 10-14, 2012 St. Thomas College, Kottayam Dt, Kerala Synthesis of stable Anatase TiO2 Nanoparticles using sol-gel route International Conference on Materials Science and Technology (ICMST)
Sept. 22-24, 2010 Department of Physics, Annamalai University, India EPR and Magnetic Study of ZnO:V DMS- Synthesized by Sol gel route International conference on recent frontiers in applied spectroscopy (ICORFAS-2010)
Sept. 22-24, 2010 Department of Physics, Annamalai University, India Synthesis, spectroscopic and optical characterization of Cobalt doped ZnO nanoparticles International conference on recent frontiers in applied spectroscopy (ICORFAS-2010)
Sept. 22-24, 2010 Department of Physics, Annamalai University, India XRD and FTIR investigation of NiCuZn ferrite prepared using a top-down approach International conference on recent frontiers in applied spectroscopy (ICORFAS-2010)
Sept. 22-24, 2010 Department of Physics, Annamalai University, India Synthesis and spectroscopic investigation of single phase BiFeO3 nanoparticles International conference on recent frontiers in applied spectroscopy (ICORFAS-2010)
Dec 22-24, 2009. Department of Electronics Engineering, Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi, UP Preparation and optical characterization of ZnO thin films for optoelectronic applications International conference on Emerging trends in Electronic and Photonic devices & system.
Jan. 7-9, 2009. Department of Physics, Thiagrajar College of Engineering Madurai Room Temperature Ferromagnetism in Copper doped Zinc oxide nanoparticles using standard solid state reaction method International Conference on Active/Smart Materials.
Feb. 27-29, 2008 IGCAR, Department of Atomic Energy, Kalpakkam Production of Single Phase Nano crystalline NiFe2O4 Particles through SolGel Auto-Combustion Route by Optimising the Preparation Conditions International Conference on NANO Science and Technology, (ICONSAT-2008)
Feb. 27-29, 2008 IGCAR, Department of Atomic Energy, Kalpakkam Novel Route of Synthesis and characterization of Nanocrystalline Mixed Ferrites of Ni-Zn International Conference on NANO Science and Technology, (ICONSAT-2008)
Dec. 11-16, 2007 Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata Structural and Magnetic studies on Nano crystalline NixZn1-x Fe2O4 system International Conference on Magnetic Materials
Nov. 28-30, 2007 Geological Society of India and SDM College of Engineering, Dharwad. Karnataka, India Geochemical studies on the basic dykes occurring in the north eastern part of the Southern Granulite terrain International Seminar on Crustal Evolution, Sedimentary Process and Metallogeny
Oct. 7-10, 2007 Department of Geology, University of Delhi Palaeomagnetic studies on the basic dykes occurring in the north eastern part of the Southern Granulite Terrain, India 3rd International Symposium on Geological Anatomy of East  and South Asia
Nov. 20-22, 2004 IISc, Bangalore EPR study on Nano Powder particles of Cu-Ni Mixed Ferrite Asia Pasific EPR/ESR Symposium
Nov. 20-22, 2004 IISc, Bangalore EPR, Thermal and Magnetic studies on  Aluminium Substituted Mn-Zn Mixed Ferrite System Asia Pasific EPR/ESR Symposium
2003 ICMAT- Singapore Thermal FTIR and EPR studies on  Mn0.7Zn0.3AlxFe2-xO4 International Conference on Material Science (ICMAT)-2003

 

National conferences/ symposium/ seminars

 

Year Organized by Title Conference
Dec. 17-21 2013. DAE and held at Thapar University, Patiala, India Effect of Annealing Temperature on Titania Nanoparticles 58th DAE solid state Physics Symposium 2013
May 8-10, 2013 Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay AC Conductivity and Photoluminescence studies on of Zn0.98V0.02O National Symposium for Materials Research Scholars-MR-13
Dec. 03-07, 2012 DAE and held at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Dielectric properties of Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 ferrite nanoparticles 57th DAE solid state Physics Symposium (SSPS)-2012
Dec. 03-07, 2012 DAE and held at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Structural, electrical and magnetic properties of Ni2+ substituted cobalt nanoferrite using sol-gel method 57th DAE solid state Physics Symposium (SSPS)-2012
Dec. 19-23, 2012 DAE and held at SRM University, Kanchepuram, India Structural and magnetic properties of barium hexaferrrite prepared through sol-gel auto combustion technique 56th DAE- Solid State Physics Symposium (SSPS)-2011
Aug. 25-27, 2011 University of Madras, TamilNadu. Magnetic Study of Nickel Cobalt Ferrite Synthesized using PVA in Sol-Gel Auto-combustion Method National Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Aug. 25-27, 2011 University of Madras, TamilNadu. Synthesis, Structural and Magnetic Studies on Mn-Zn-Mg Mixed Ferrite Nanoparticles National Conference on NanoScience and Nanotechnology
Aug. 25-27, 2011 University of Madras, TamilNadu. Effect of pH on the Sol-Gel Auto-combustion Synthesis of BaFe12O19 and its structural and Magnetic Properties National Conference on NanoScience and Nanotechnology
Dec 26-30, 2010 DAE- held at Department of Physics, Manipal University. Evolution of Phase Purity in BiFeO3 Nanoparticles Prepared By Combustion Method 55th DAE- Solid State Physics Symposium (SSPS)-2010
Feb.   4-5, 2010. Department of nanoscience and technology and DRDO_BU centre for life sciences Bharathiar University Diluted Magnetism in Semiconducting ZnO:V Nanograins National Conference on Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites (NCMNN 2010)
Oct. 8-9, 2009. DRDO and Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SETHU  Institute of Technology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu Nanoferrites preparation and study of their magnetic hysteresis for Electronic application National Seminar-Futuristic Approach in Nano Technology for Electronics Engineering
Apr. 24-25, 2008 Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology – Tumkur. Karnataka, India XRD, SEM-EDAX and FTIR study of the    structure and purity of nanograins of mixed ferrites of Ni-Zn prepared by a novel route of Synthesis National Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology
Apr. 24-25, 2008 Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology – Tumkur. Karnataka, India Synthesis, Structural and magnetization studies of Copper doped ZnO – a  DMS National Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology
Feb. 20-22, 2008 Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati Growth of ZnO thin film using a Novel Method and its Characterization Studies National Conference on Advanced Materials, Devices and Technology
Oct. 24-26, 2007 Instrument Society of India and held at KSR College of Engineering, Thiruchengode, Tamilnadu Construction of Reactor for Growth of ZnO thin film Using Chemical Flow Method National Symposium on Instrumentation (NSI-32)
30th Aug.-1st Sep. 2007 Dept. of Physics Adithanar Collegeof Arts and Science, Trichendur, Tamil Nadu, India Growth of nano crystals of ZnO in film Using Chemical Flow Method and its Study UGC sponsored Regional Level Seminar on Crystal Growth and Nano Science
30th Aug.-1st Sep. 2007 Dept. of Physics Adithanar Collegeof Arts and Science, Trichendur, Tamil Nadu, India Structural and Magnetic studies on Nano crystalline Zn1-x NixFe2O4 system UGC sponsored Regional Level Seminar on Crystal Growth and Nano Science
30th Aug.-1st Sep. 2007 Dept. of Physics Adithanar Collegeof Arts and Science, Trichendur, Tamil Nadu, India Sol-Gel Synthesis of Nano Particles of MgFe2O4, XRD, FTIR, and VSM Study UGC sponsored Regional Level Seminar on Crystal Growth and Nano Science
Jul.   9-10, 2007 AVIT, Vinayaga Missions University, Paiyanoor, Tamil Nadu Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Studies of MgFe2O4 Nano Ferrite Synthesized using Sol-Gel Route National Conference on Recent Advances in Molecular Structure, (NCMS-2007)
Mar. 24-25, 2006 Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University EPR studies of Mn substituted CdS thin film National Symposium on Electron Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Mar. 24-25, 2006 Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University EPR studies of Jahn-Teller effect on CuFe2O4 synthesized using different route National Symposium on Electron Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Mar. 24-25, 2006 Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University EPR studies of M0.5Mg0.5Fe2O4 Nano ferrites Synthesized using Sol-Gel route National Symposium on Electron Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Jan. 19-21, 2006 Physics Research Centre S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu Growth of Thin Films of CdS and optimization of its band gap National Conference on Preparation and Characterization of  Crystalline Materials (PADIKA)
Jan. 19-21, 2006 Physics Research Centre S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu Structural and Thermal Properties of Nano particles of  CuFe2O4 Synthesized by different routes National Conference on Preparation and Characterization of  Crystalline Materials (PADIKA)
Jan. 19-21, 2006 Physics Research Centre S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu Spectroscopic and Magnetic Study of Ni, Cu and Zn Substituted MgFe2O4 Nano Ferrite National Conference on Preparation and Characterization of  Crystalline Materials (PADIKA)
Sep. 29-30, 2005 Department of Physics, Loyola College, Chennai Spectroscopic study of route of synthesis of nano particles National Conference on Crystal Growth and Characterization
Sep. 29-30, 2005 Department of Physics, Loyola College, Chennai Spectroscopic study of route of synthesis of nano particles National Conference on Crystal Growth and Characterization
Sep.  2-3, 2005 DMRL, Hyderabad Spectroscopicstudy of route of synthesis of nano particles of Ni –Cu Ferrite National Conference on Materials for Electrical Electronic and Magnetic applications: Characterisation and Measurement
Mar. 26-27, 2004 Department of Physics,  PSG College of Arts & Science Coimbature Synthesis and study of Physical   properties of Ni ferrite National Conference  on Recent Advances in Molecular Interactions (NCRAMI-2004)
Mar. 26-27, 2004 Department of Physics,  PSG College of Arts & Science Coimbature Magnetic characterization of fine particles of Ni-Cu mixed ferrites –Sol-gel technique National Conference  on Recent Advances in Molecular Interactions (NCRAMI-2004)
Mar. 26-27, 2004 Department of Physics,  PSG College of Arts & Science Coimbature XRD, Magnetic, FTIR and EPR studies of Ni-Cu Ferrites National Conference  on Recent Advances in Molecular Interactions (NCRAMI-2004)
Mar. 26-27, 2004 Department of Physics,  PSG College of Arts & Science Coimbature Co-precipitation method of synthesis and Magnetic characterization of Nano particles of Ni-Cu mixed ferrites National Conference  on Recent Advances in Molecular Interactions (NCRAMI-2004)
Mar. 8-9, 2004 Annamalai Unniversity, Annamalai Nagar, India Ceramic synthesis and Magnetic characterization of Ni-Cu-Zn mixed ferrites National Seminar on Emerging trends in Molecular Physics
Mar. 8-9, 2004 Annamalai Unniversity, Annamalai Nagar, India Double sintering method of synthesis and Magnetic characterization of Ni-Cu-Zn mixed ferrites National Seminar on Emerging trends in Molecular Physics
Feb. 24-26, 2003 Anna University Chennai Electrical and Magnetic Studies on Zn0.5Ni0.5+xCuxFe2-2xO4 Ninth Seminar on Crystal Growth
Mar. 21-24, 2002 Gorakpur University, Gorakpur, U.P.  India Effect  of  quenching on Electrical and Magnetic  Properties of Li 0.5CrxFe 2.5-x O4  Ferrites National Conference on  Advanced  Materials
Nov. 21-22, 2002 Department of Physics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tripati, A.P., India Magnetic, Thermal and EPR studies on  Mn0.7Zn0.3AlxFe2-xO4 National Seminar on Recent Trends in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices

 

 Edited books

  1. A Collection of oral presentation of Seminar on Particles in Physics – Science Day Celebrations, Department of Physics, Pondicherry University 2005
  2. Proceedings of International Tamil Sangam Conference, Tamil Department,    Pondicherry University, Pondicherry University, 24th -26th Dec 1994.
  3. Proceedings of National Conference  on Recent Advances in Molecular Interactions (NCRAMI-2004)  Department of Physics,  PSG College of Arts &  Science Coimbatore, 26th-27th Mar 2004.

 

Invited Talk/ Keynote address

Year Organized by Level of participation Conference
25th Mar. 2014 PG & Research Department of Physics,Shanmuga Industries Arts and Science College (Co-Ed.)Tiruvannnamalai-606 601. Special address: Inspiring Physics in Nano regime One seminar on “Recent trends in Physics”
23rd Mar. 2014 Saminathan Vidyala Hr. Sec. School, Pondicherry Chief Guest address & Prize distribution Opening ceremony –Block-II
6th April 2014 Saminathan Vidyala Hr. Sec. School, Pondicherry Inaugural address Inauguration of Eastern Creativity
21st Sep. 2013 Shri Sakthi kailash women’s college, Salem Invited talk: Nano regime in Ferrites National conference on ‘New trends in Nano materials’
24th Feb 2014 St. Joseph College (Autonomous) of Arts and Science, Trichy, India Novelties of Nanoregime of magnetic Materials National Conference on Advance Materials
21st Feb.  2013. St. Joseph College (Autonomous) of Arts and Science, Cuddulore, India Invited talk: Superparamagnetic signature in magnetic materials International conference on Emerging Trends in Physics (ICETP-13)
10th -13th Dec. 2012 Plasma Science Society of India and Department of Physics Pondicherry Central University National organizing Committee Member Symposium on Plasma 2012
12th Oct 2012 Bharathidasan Government College for Women, Pondicherry, India Special address: Impacts of Nano regime Inaugural Function of Physics Association
28th Aug. 2012 Indira Gandhi College for Arts and Science, Tiruchi, India Magnetic nano materials National Level Seminar on  Materials Research
28th Mar. 2012 Kanchi   Mamunivar Post Graduate Centre, Pondicherry, India Key note address: Novelties of Nanoregime National seminar on Advanced  materials
29th Feb. 2012 Saratha Gangadaran College of Arts and Science, Pondicherry,India. Inaugural Address: Sir. C.V. Raman’s invention. National Science day
28th Feb.  2012. Tagore Arts College, Pondicherry, India Inaugural Address: Magnetic nanomaterials Natioanl Conference on Advances in Physics
11th Jan. 2011 Tamil state council for science and technology, Chennai & St.Joseph’s College for Arts and Science Special Address: Historical perspective of science- Integrated science education. Science awareness programme
20th Sept 2011 Bharathiyar University Nano materials simple routes of synthesis Refresher Course
11th May 2010 Employment Exchange, Govt Puducherry. Special Address: Awareness to programs in Pondicherry University Higher Education Cum Career GuidanceExhibition 2010
22-24 Sep. 2010 Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu National organizing Committee Member International       Conference on Recent Frontiers in Applied Spectroscopy, (ICOFRAS-2010)
23rd Aug. 2010 Department of Physics, St. Joseph’ s College of Arts Sciences Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India National organizing Committee Member International Conference on Waves and Materials Science
8th Oct. 2009 Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti, Tamilnadu Invited talk: Applications of Ferrites. DRDO Sponsored National Seminar –Futuristic Approach inNano Technology for Electronic Materials
20th Mar. 2009 St. Joseph’ s College of Arts Sciences Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, India National organizing Committee Member and Chairman of a Session National Conference On Advances in Nano materials  Department of Physics
27th- 29th Feb 2009 International School of Photonics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin. Invited talk: Magnetic Nano Materials National Workshop onNanophotonics
24th – 25th Apr. 2008 Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology – Tumkur, Karnataka, India National organizing Committee Member National Conference    on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology
19th  -21st  Mar. 2008 Department of Physics, School of Physics Chemical and Applied Sciences, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India Chairman of a Session and Judge for Oral Presentation National Conference on Physics of Materials (NCPM-2008)
29th  Feb. 2008 Kolphing Higher secondary School, Kalapet, Puducherry Chief Guest: Nano Science has the Potential for the Future of Mankind. Science Day Celebrations
2008 Academic Staff College,     Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Co-ordinator and delivered special Lecture: Effect of Nano Regime on the Physical Properties of Materials Refresher Course
30th Aug.-1st Sep. 2007 Dept. of Physics Adithanar Collegeof Arts and Science, Trichendur, Tamil Nadu, India National advisory committee members and delivered Special Address: Quantum Size Effect caused by Spatial confinement of delocalized electrons observed in Nano-Crystals of ZnS UGC sponsored Regional Level Seminar on Crystal Growth and Nano Science.
2007 Department of Chemistry,Madurai, Kamaraj University Nanomagnetism-Spintronics Refresher Course on  Nanoscience and Technology
2007 Government Arts College, Cuddalore Nano Materials and Memory Effect Science Day Celebration
27th – 31stAug. 2007 Raman school of Physics, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Coordinator 6th National Workshop on Science Writing/ Journalism
04th Feb. 2006 Raman school of Physics, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Convener and delivered special lecture: Einstein and his Impact on Science One day Seminar on Einstein and his Impact on Science
19th -21st Jan 2006 Physics Research Centre S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu Invited Talk: Spectroscopy – A tool for Nano particle Study National Conference on Preparation and Characterization of  Crystalline Materials
29th -30th Sep. 2005 Loyola College,Chennai Chairman of a Session and delivered Invited Talk National Conference on Crystal Growth and Characterization
2nd -3rd Sept 2005 DMRL, Hyderabad. Invited Talk: Spectroscopicstudy of Ni –Cu Ferrite nanoparticles National Conference on Materials for Electrical Electronic and Magnetic applications: Characterisation and Measurement
2005 Department of Earth Sciences, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Special lecture: Mineral Magnetism Refresher Course
2005 Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, India Special lecture: Magneto Optic Materials Refresher Course
26th-27th Mar. 2004 Department of Physics,  PSG College of Arts & Science Coimbatore National advisory committee members and delivered Invited Talk: The Role of Spectroscopy in Nano Synthesis National Conference  on Recent Advances in Molecular Interactions (NCRAMI 2004)
15th Apr. 2004 Raman school of Physics, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Convener Students Seminar On Particle Physics
2003 All India Radio, Pondicherry Magneto Optic Devices Aruvial Neram,Science Program
2003 Academic Staff College,Bharathiyar University,Coimbatore. Cooperative Phenomena Ferrite Magnetism and Laser Refresher Course in Ionic Conductor
21st -22nd Nov 2002 Department of Physics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tripati, A.P. India Invited TalkMagnetic materials National Seminar on Recent trend in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices
21st – 24th  Mar 2002 Gorakpur University, Gorakpur, U.P India Invited Talk: Lithium Substituted  Chromium Ferrite National Conference on Advanced Materials
2001 St. Joseph’s College Cuddalore Magneto Optics Physics Association
2001 Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University Judge of Poster Presentation OPERON-2001
2001 Govt. Arts College Villupuram Compact Disc (C.D) An Application of Ferrite Physics Association
2001 Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Importance of Materials and Material Science: Special Reference to Magnetic Materials Refresher Course on Advanced Materials Academic Staff College
1999 Academic Staff College,     Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Magneto optic effects of Ferrites and their Application Refreshers’ Party
1999 Community College,Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Light- Fundamental Concepts Aspirants of Professional Courses
1998 Inter University Consortium, Indore Centre, Indore, India Invited Talk: Magnetic Materials-Ferrites Collaborative discussion
1996 Academic Staff College,Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Co-coordinator and Delivered special lecture: Magnetic Methods and their application Refresher Course in Physics
1994 Arignar Anna Government Arts College,Villupuram, Role of Ferrites in Modern World Physics Association

 

Academic Membership

Selection committee  member for JRF/Ph.D./faculty position:

1.          Don Boseco Education College

2.          Idhaya College of Arts and Sciences

3.          Bharathiyar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikal, Pondicherry, India. September 2012.

4.          Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Pondicherry, India.

5.          Kanchi Mamunivar Post Graduate Centre, Pondicherry, India.

6.          Indian Institute of Astro-Physics, Bangalore, India

7.          Annamalai University

8.          Kendra Vidyalaya, PU

9.          Department of Chemistry, PU

Inspection Committee:

10.       Inspection Committee Member for affiliated Arts and Science Colleges, in Pondicherry region.

Affliation committee:

11.       Member Affiliation Committee of Pondicherry University for PEC, Pondicherry India.

Observer of University Exams:

12.       Observer for University Exams – Newly Started Affiliated Institutions since 1996.

13.       Observer for University Exams Distance Education Pondicherry University.

14.       Observer Navothya Vidhyalaya Entrance Exam-1997.

15.       Observer for P.G Entrance Exam, Pondicherry University 1999.

16.       Observer University Entrance Examinations. 2006-2012

Doctoral committee membership:

17.       University Nominee of Doctoral Committee member for Ph.D candidates Pondicherry Engineering College.

18.       University Nominee of Doctoral Committee member for Ph.D candidates Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College.

Broad of Studies membership:

19.       P.G. Board of Studies Member in Physics- Pondicherry University and        Affiliated  Colleges.

20.       P.G. Board of Studies Member in Earth Sciences – Pondicherry University.

21.       P.G. Board of Studies Member in Physical Education- Pondicherry University

22.       U.G. Board of Studies Member in Physics- Affiliated Colleges of Pondicherry University.

23.       P.G. Board of Studies Member in Physics- Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

24.       P.G. Board of Studies Member in Physics for Integrated M.Sc Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.

25.       P.G. Board of Studies Member in Physics- Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

26.       M.Phil Board of Studies Member in Physics- Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.

27.        P.G. Board of Studies Member in Physics- P.S.G College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

28.       Member Board of Question Paper Setters, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi.

29.       Chairman Board of Question Paper Setters Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.

30.        Chairman Board of question paper setters M.Sc Physics Distance education Annamalai University, India

31.       Member Board of Question Paper Setters, Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.

32.       P.G. Board of Studies Member in Physics- St.Joseph College of Arts and Science, Cuddalore.

33.       Member Board of Question Paper Setters, St.Joseph College of Arts and Science, Cuddalore.

34.       Member Board of Question Paper Setters, Kanchi Mamunivar P.G.Centre, Pondicherry.

35.       Chairman Question Paper Setters (DDE Physics) Annamalai university Annamalai Nagar.

36.       P.G. Board of Studies Member in Physics- P.S.G College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

37.     Coordinator, Refresher Course on Advances on Material Science Academic Staff College, PU. 2008 and 2015.

 

Administrative Membership/ Positions

 

1.     Warden of Hostels, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 2000-2001.

2.     Coordinator Refreshment Committee of University 12th Convocation Function.

3.     Coordinator Invocation Committee of University 12th Convocation Function.

4.     Member of seating Arrangement Committee University 12th Convocation Function.

5.     Chairman of Hostel Day Celebration Committees, Pondicherry University Hostels.

6.     Member of Sports Board, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.

7.     Member of Study Abroad Programme with Indian Institutes for Scientific and Academic Collaboration (IISAC) USA,

Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.

8.     Member of Equipments Committee, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.

9.     Member of Advisory Committee for Immaculate College of Education, Puducherry.

10.  Member Advisory Committee for Hostels Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

11.  Member Secretary, Sub-Committee for Hostel Students Welfare and Revision of Rules and Regulations Pondicherry University,

Pondicherry.

12.  Member Curriculum Framing Committee for Integrated M.Sc Pondicherry University.

13.  Member of Checking and marks Verification Committee, DDE, Pondicherry University-1997

14.  Returning Officer for the First Election of the Directors and Office Bearers of Pondicherry University Faculty Cooperative

Housing Society-1998.

15.  Building Committee meeting held on 31st Oct 2012 at E.C. Hall P.U.

16.  Member, Sports Board, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.

17.  Member, Equipments Committee, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.

18.  Member of Pondicherry University Court.

19.  Member of Standing Committee on SC/STs for effective implementation of policies and programmes –Pondicherry University

20.  Member Central Stock Verification Committee Library Pondicherry University.

21.  Member Purchase Committee, Department of Chemistry Pondicherry University

22.  Coordinator, Refreshment Committee of University 12th Convocation Function.

23.  Coordinator, Invocation Committee of University 12th Convocation Function.

24.  Chairman , Hostel Day Celebration Committees, Pondicherry University Hostels.

25.  Governing Committee Member Sri Venkateswara Medical College –Paramedical Sciences, Ariyur, Pondicherry on 19th Oct 2012.

26.  Head of the Department of Physics, Pondicherry Central University – From 6th Feb 2012 to 6th  Oct 2015.

27.  Coordinator, Presentation DST, FIST Level II in review meeting held at Bangalore on 15th Sep. 2013.

Social Activity

1.          Joint secretary to the Federation of Shuttle Cock (Badminton) Associations Pondicherry State 1994-1996.

2.          President, Pondicherry University Faculty Cooperative Housing Society 1995-1998.

3.          President, Lakshmi Nagar Residents Welfare Association, Lakshmi Nagar Pondicherry. 2005-2007.

4.          President, Lakshmi Nagar Residents Welfare Association, Lakshmi Nagar Pondicherry, 2007-2009.

5.          Governing Council Member, Lakshmi Nagar Welfare Association, Lakshmi Nagar, Pondicherry, 2008-Present.

6.          Vice Chairman, Veteran’s Athletic Association, Puducherry-2007- Present.

7.          Member, Cosmopolitan Lions Club of Pondicherry, Puducherry-2007.-2008.

8.          Secretary, Cosmopolitan Lions Club of Pondicherry, Puducherry-2008.-2009.

9.          Patron, Lakshmi Nagar Residents Welfare Association, Lakshmi Nagar, Pondicherry.

10.       President, Federation for Satellite City Formation, Pondicherry.

 

Academic Honours/ Distinctions/ Awards received

  1. Merit Scholarship in College level (1973-1976)
  2. Post graduate Merit Scholarship in University Level (1976-78)
  3. Direct UGC –Junior Research Fellowship (1978-1983)
  4. Editor, Journal of Experimental Physics-Kamal Jeeth India
  5. Editor, Tamil Science Conference Proceedings, Pondicherry University, India
  6. Reviewer for various International journals like Journal of Material Science, Journal of Molecular Liquids, IOP Electronics Journals, Applied Surface science, Physica B, JMMM. MPC, Mater.Lett. JMS: Materials in Electronics, J. Crystal growth.
  7. EDITOR, Annamalai University Science Journal, Annamalai Nagar, India.

 

Ph.D Students

 

No. of Students presently Enrolled:   Eight

S.No Student   Thesis Topic
1. P. Priyadarsini : Novel Route synthesis of  Nano particles of multi-ferriocs
2 R. Elillarasi : Transition Metals Doped ZnO Thin films
3 C. Murugesan : Microwave ferrites
4 B. Sathyamoorthy : Electrical and Magnetic study on SmCoO3 nanoparticles
5 Md Gazzali P.M. : Gas sensor Using Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles
6 Soumya Rajan : Magnetic impurity in Perovskite oxides for Multiferrioc applications

 7.                  A. Raja                                                         Garnets for Multifunctionality

8.                  K. Ayyappan                                                Magnetoplumbite structure and electromagnetic coupling

 

No. of Students finished: Four

Sl No

Name

Thesis Title

Year of submission

1. M. Muthukannu Magnetic Study on Magneto Ceramics 1995
2. S. Aravazhi Synthesis and Magnetic, Electric and Spectroscopic Characterization of some mixed Ferrite Systems 2002
3. A. Pradeep Synthesis and Characterization offend Member M-Fe and mixed M-Mg(M=Ni, Cu, and Zn)Nano-Ferrites 2007
4. Sujit K Pradhan Palaeomagnetic studies on Basic dykes occurring in the North Eastern part of the Southern Granulite Terrain of India. 2013


 

M.Phil Students

    No of Students finished M.Phil—Twenty two

 

S.No

Name

 

Thesis Title

Year of submission/ award

1. V. Elango Magnetic Study of Some Ferrites 1990
2. S. Karpagam Field and Temperature Dependence of Hysteresis in Soft Magnetic Materials 1991
3. S. Aravazhi Speculation and Confirmation of magnetic phases using A.C magnetic susceptibility studies of ferrites of Calcium and Barium 1996
4. P. Nimy Sebastin Magnetic Study of Concentration Variation of   and Variation  Pressure of Pelletization of   system 1997
5 K. Senthilkumar Investigation of Slow Cooled   and quenched   using X ray and magnetic techniques 1998
6 C. Kamaraj Investigation on Natural Ferrites and quenched   using  X ray magnetic techniques 1999
7 P. Santhanalakshmi Synthesis and XRD, Electrical and Magnetic Characterization of  system 2000
8 S. Veni Sri Ambika Magnetic          electrical and Spectroscopic Techniques of Mixed Ferrites of Mg system 2001
9 K. Manivannan Synthesis Magnetic          electrical and  Spectroscopic Techniques of Mixed Ferrites of Mn system 2001
10 S. Selvananthan Synthesis and XRD, Electrical and Magnetic and Spectroscopic Characterizations of  system 2002
11 C. Thangasamy Sintering and Co-precipitation synthesis and characterization of some ferrites 2003
12 A. Pradeep Sintering and Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of some ferrites 2003
13 V.K. Unnikrishnan Sintering and Co-Precipitation synthesis and characterization of some ferrites 2003
14 S. Vijayasamundeeswari Synthesis and study of Dielectric and Magnetic properties of nanoparticles of Ni-Cu mixed ferrite 2004
15 G. Sangeetha Synthesis, XRD, Magnetic and spectroscopic characterizations of ZnXMg1-XFe2O4 system 2005
16 S. Nithya Deposition and characterization of polycrystalline ZnS thin film 2007
17 P. Priyadharsini Novel combustion route of synthesis and characterization of nano crystalline mixed ferrites 2007
18 R. Elilarassi Construction of Reactor, Deposition of  Thin Film and Optical Studies of ZnO 2007
19 K. Kalaiyarasi Preparation of nano particles of NiCuZn Ferrite System Using a Top-Down approach and its Structural and Magnetic study 2008
20 R. Krithiga Synthesis and Characterisation of a Dilute Magnetic Semiconductor-ZnO:V 2008
21 R.U. Mullai Synthesis and characterization of Lanthanum doped Mg-Zn Ferrite Nano particles prepared by Sol gel Method 2009
22 K.S. Aneeshkumar Sol gel synthesis of Cerium doped Mg-Zn Ferrites and their Characterizations 2009
23 R. Parameswari Structural, Spectroscopic and Magnetic studies of  Akaganeite nanoparticles prepared by Co-precipitation method 2010
G Praveen Kumar Study of CdS thin films
24 P.M. Md Gazzali Effect of pH on the sol-gel autocombustionSynthesis of nanoparticles of BaFe12O19 Using Structural and magnetic properties 2011
25 A. Paul Blessington Magnetic and Electrical Study of Nickel Cobalt Ferrite Synthesized Using PVA in Sol-Gel Auto Combustion Method 2011
26 K.Manikandan CdS thin film preparation and characterisation 2012

 

M.Sc Students’ Project Guided

       No of Students finished:                     Fifty four

Research Projects

 

S.No. Title

Funding

Period
Agency Fund (in lakhs)
1 Study of Equitorial Ionospheric Radio wave Scintillations at Pondicherry Major Research Project-DST 12.00 1989-1992
2 Palaeomagnetic Study using Astatic Magnetometer Major Research Project-UGC 3.00 1995-1998
3 Zero magnetic field Study of Dunite Rock of  Thiruvannamalai region Minor Research Project-UGC 0.50 2001-2002
4 Thermal and Zero Magnetic field Studies on Granulite   Rocks of Thiruvannamalai region Minor Research Project-UGC 1.50 2002-2003
5 Palaeomagnetic studies on Basic dykes occurring in the North Eastern part of the Southern Granulite Terrain of India Major Research Project-DST 35.00 2005-2008
6 Synthesis, properties and sensor performance of vanadium doped zinc oxide nanograins Major Research Project-UGC 10.00 2011-2014
7. MULTIFERROIC  effects in ferrites Major Research Project-BRNS 48.00 2012-

 

National Fellowship/awards/ recognitions

  1. Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Govt. of Pondicherry
  2. Seva Rathna Award Sri Sankaradas Nataka Sabha,  Puducherry.
  3. Junior Research Fellowship, UGC, New Delhi.
  4. Kalivi Bhooshan Award, Sri Sankaradas Nataka Sabha,  Puducherry
  5.  Member MSI (Magnetic Society of India)
  6.  Membership of Instrumentation Society of India
  7. Membership of Spectroscopy Society of India

 

Contributions to Teaching/Examination

  1. E xternal Examiner –B.Sc., Degree Exams in Physics.

  2. External Examiner –M.Sc., Degree Exams in Ecology.

3.     External Examiner –B.Tech., Degree Exams in Physics.

4.     External Examiner –M.Sc., Degree Exams in Material Science, PEC, Pondicherry

5.     Examiner M.Phil thesis Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.

6.     Examiner M.Phil thesis Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi.

7.     Examiner M.Phil thesis Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore.

8.     Examiner Ph.D thesis Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi.

9.     Examiner  Ph.D thesis Manonmanium Sundarnar University, Tirunelveli.

10.  Examiner Ph.D thesis Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi.

11.  Examiner Ph.D thesis Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore.

12.  Examiner Ph.D thesis Anna University, Chennai.

13.  Examiner Ph.D thesis Kerala University, Thiruvanandapuram, Kerala.

14.  Chairman Question Paper Setters (DDE Physics) Annamalai university Annamalai Nagar.

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS IN UNIVERSITY

a)            Softwares Developed:

a.                Magnetic field Calculation for various Current values in Helmholtz Coils   of square and Circular symmetry.

b.                Plot of minimum magnetic field at the center of field vacuum coil assembly.

c.                XRD lattice parameter calculation programs.

d.               Programmes for Mean NRM calculation using inclination and declination.

e.                Software packages for beginners of FORTRAN language.

f.                Experiment series of FORTRAN programs.

g.               Standard numerical method formulas and solutions using FORTRAN language.

h.               SELEX and DIRDIF programs in FORTRAN for single crystal X ray Crystallography.

i.                 Rietveld X-ray powder diffraction programs.

j.                 Cation distribution in ferrite structure

k.               Magnetic structure calculations.

l.                 Drawing Zij derveld diagrams for finding magnetization vectors.

m.             Fisher (1953) statistics for VGP calculations in Palaeomagnetism.

 

b)            Experiments and  laboratory:

1.               M.Sc: Set up P.G. laboratory- P.G. Level Experiments.

2.               Research: Designed and Constructed Astatic Magnetometer with magnetic field vacuum.

3.               Research: Spinner magnetometer and Dual Frequency susceptibility equipments for Palaeomagnetic laboratory.

4.               Research: High and low a.c magnetic field equipments for studying magnetic properties.

5.               Laboratory for Synthesis of ceramic ferrites (Furnace and pelletizer).

6.               Laboratory for Synthesis of nano ferrites by Sol-gel route.

7.               Laboratory for growth of thin films

i.   Solgel,

ii.  CBD and

iii. LFD methods.

 

Collabration and Consulting:

1.                  Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai.

2.                  Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.

3.                  Gandhi Gram Deemed University Gandhigram.

4.                  Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry.

5.                  Inter University Consortium Indore.

6.                  Govt. Arts College Villupuram.

7.                  Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam.

8.                  St. Joseph’s College Cuddalore.

9.                  Crystal Growth Centre Anna University, Chennai.

10.              IIT, Chennai.

 Career details

Duration

Institution

Designation

Nature of work

1978 -1983

Annamalai University Research Fellow SpectroscopyPalaeomagnetism

1985- 1988

Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Karaikal Lecturer Teaching

1988 -1990

Pondicherry University Lecturer PalaeomagnetismSpectroscopyMagnetism and Magnetic MaterialsNanomaterials.

1990 -1998

Senior Lecturer

1996 – 2009

Reader

2009-till date

Professor

 I hereby certify that the particulars furnished by me are true.

G. CHANDRASEKARAN

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