Department of Physics
January to March 2014
1. Smart Class room was inaugurated by Swami Abhiramananda Maharaj, Secretary,
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Institutions on 16.02.2014 at 11.00 a.m.
Intercollegiate Meet
1. The Department conducted an Intercollegiate Meet in the name of Albedo‘ 14 on
19.02.2014. Swami Garishthananda Maharaj, Secretary of our College presided over
the function. Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Professor and Head, Department of Nano Science
and Technology, Bharathiar University delivered special address. 150 students from
13 colleges participated the programme.
Staff Activities
Research Papers Published in Journals by Staff Members
Name
Details of the Articles
Structural, optical and electrical characterization of nebulizersprayed ZnO nano-rods, Superlattices and Microstructures, 65(2014),
184-194.
Role of substrate temperature on the properties of Na-doped ZnO
thin film nanorods and performance of ammonia gas sensors using
nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique, Journal of Alloys and
Compounds, 582(2014), 387-391.
Dr. V. Ponnuswamy
Associate Professor &
HOD of Physics
Nanostructured CexZn1-xO thin films: Influence of Ce doping on the
structural, optical and electrical properties, Journal of Alloys and
Compounds, 588(20014), 170-176.
Influence of substrate temperature on the properties of CeO2 thin
films by simple nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique, Ceramics
International, 40(2014), 437-445.
The role of oxidizing agents in the structural and morphological
properties of CeO2 nanoparticles by homogeneous precipitation
method, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing,
21(2014),45-51.
Preparation and characterization of alpha alumina nanoparticles by
in-flight oxidation of flame synthesis, Journal of Alloys and
Compounds, 590(2014), 341-345.
Dr. J. Chandrasekaran
Associate Professor of
Physics
Growth, structural, spectral and optical studies on 2,4-dinitrophenol
organic single crystal, Optik, 214 (2013) 4296-4299.
Growth and characterization of hexamethylenetetramine crystals
grown from solution growth, Materials Science-Poland, Article in
Press (2014).
Dr. M. Sethu Raman
Structure and spectral properties of L-histidinium dipicrate
Associate Professor of
Physics
dehydrate, Spectrochimica Acta-A-, 118(2014), 102-111.
V2O5 nano-rods using low temperature chemical pyrophoric reaction
technique: The effect of post annealing treatments on the structural,
morphological, optical and electrical properties, Superlattices and
microstructures, 65(2014), 353-364.
Effect of annealing temperature on structural and magnetic properties
of manganese substituted NiFe2O4 nanoparticles, Materials Science
in Semiconductor Processing, 17(2014), 173-177.
Synthesis of Mn substituted CuFe2O4 nanoparticles for liquefied
petroleum gas sensor applications, Sensors and Actuators B:
Chemical, 191(2014), 186-191.
The role of annealing temperature and bio template (egg white) on
the structural, morphological and magnetic properties of manganese
substituted MFe2O4 (M=Zn, Cu, Ni, Co) nanoparticles, Journal of
Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 355(2014), 87-92.
Dr. R. Jayaprakash
Associate Professor of
Physics
Magnetic, dielectric and sensing properties of manganese substituted
copper ferrite nanoparticles, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic
Materials, 351(2014), 70-75.
Effect of Sn doping on microstructural and optical properties of ZnO
nanoparticles synthesized by microwave irradiation method, Journal
of Materials Science, 2014.
Effect of air flow on “V” type solar still with cotton gauze cooling,
Desalination, 337(2014), 1-5.
Magnetic properties of zinc-substituted cobalt ferric oxide
nanoparticles: Correlation with annealing temperature and particle
size, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 21(2014), 3337.
Sri S. Ramanathan
Assistant Professor of
Physics
Effect of aniline concentration on chitosan grafted polyaniline,
Optoelectronics and advanced materials, Accepted.
Structural, optical and electrical characterization of nebulizersprayed ZnO nano-rods, Superlattices and Microstructures, 65(2014),
184-194.
Sri R. Suresh
Assistant Professor of
Physics
Role of substrate temperature on the properties of Na-doped ZnO
thin film nanorods and performance of ammonia gas sensors using
nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique, Journal of Alloys and
Compounds, 582(2014), 387-391.
Nanostructured CexZn1-xO thin films: Influence of Ce doping on the
structural, optical and electrical properties, Journal of Alloys and
Compounds, 588(20014), 170-176.
Influence of substrate temperature on the properties of CeO2 thin
films by simple nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique, Ceramics
International, 40(2014), 437-445.
The role of oxidizing agents in the structural and morphological
properties of CeO2 nanoparticles by homogeneous precipitation
method, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 21(2014),
45-51.
Viva-voce examinations were held by staff of our college for the following students
pursuing MPhil
Supervisor
Dr. J.
Chandrasekaran
Dr. M. Sethuraman
Dr. P. Jayaprakash
Mr. K. Sathishkumar
Mr. S. Ramanathan
Candidate
Title of the Thesis
Month of
the award
of M.Phil
N. Tamilgandhi
Influence of CuBr2 Salt Treatment
in Structural Morphology, Optical
and Electrical Properties of
PEDOT:PSS Spin Coated Thin
Films.
Mar 2014
C. R. Sreekanth
Preparation and Characterization of
PPy/PSS Composite Thin Films by
Spin Coating Technique.
Mar 2014
V. Manikandan
Synthesis, Characterization and
Magnetic properties of Manganese
substituted Nickel ferrite and Zinc
ferrite Nanoparticles.
2014
P. Gobiraj
Synthesis, Growth and
Characterization of Organic and
Semi-Organic Crystals for Various
Frequency Doubling Applications.
Mar 2014
G. Pradeesh
Effect of oxidant on Para Toluene
Sulphonic Acid Doped Polyaniline
Prepared by Chemical Oxidative
Method.
Mar 2014
Student Activities & Achievements

8 of our Physics department students participated in the Natural Science day
Celebration Programme held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College on 21.03.2014
and won the Overall Championship. They won first prizes in ad-act and Yuruka
events. 24 colleges attended the programme.

April to June 2014
The Physics Association inaugural meeting was held on 18.06.2014.
Dr.N.Nandhagopal, Former Senior President, Brainwave Bio solution Ltd,
Chennai delivered a talk on ‘Research Opportunities in Foreign Countries.’
Viva-voce examinations were held by staff of our college for the following students
pursuing MPhil
Supervisor
Candidate
Dr. V. Ponnuswamy
Preparation and Characterization of
pure and Al doped CeO2 thin films
by nebulizer spray pyrolysis
technique
Mar 2014
M. Balaji
Preparation and Characterization of
jet nebulizer sprayed MnO2 thin
films for super capacitor
applications
Mar 2014
R. L. Murugesh
Growth, structural, thermal optical,
Dielectric and powder SHG studies
of phthalate and 2,4 dinitrophenol
lithium chloride single crystals.
Mar 2014
Sri M. Ramamurthy
Dr.
Bharathikannan
K. Dhanapal
Title of the Thesis
Month of
the award
of M.Phil
July to September 2014
1. The department of Physics conducted an association meeting on 30.07.2014. Dr.
P. Balraj, Assistant Professor of Physics, Vellammal Engineering College, and
Chennai delivered a special address on “Recent Trends in Renewable Energy
Technologies”.
2. The department of Physics conducted an association meeting on 14.08.2014. Dr.
Sanjay Kumar, Professor of Physics, Dr.Ambedkar University, Bihar delivered a
special address on “LCAM of Jatropha as biofuel in Indian Dynamic Economic
Environment”.
Staff Activities
Research Papers Published in Journals by Staff Members
S.No
Name of the Author
1. Dr.V.Ponnuswamy, HOD of
Physics&Sri S. Ramanathan
Asst. Prof. of Physics
2. Dr. V. Ponnuswamy, HOD
Details of the Articles
Effect of aniline concentration on chitosan grafted
polyaniline, Journal of Kind Saud University –
Engineering Sciences, Vol. 16, Pg: 7-8, 2014
Consequence of Source material on the surface properties
of Physics& Sri R. Suresh,
Asst. Prof. of Physics
3. Dr. V. Ponnuswamy, HOD
of Physics& Sri R. Suresh,
Asst. Prof. of Physics
4. Dr. V.Ponnuswamy,
HOD of Physics
5. Dr. M. Sethuraman,
Asso. Prof. of Physics
of nebulizer spray coated Cerium oxide thin films,
Vacuum, Vol. 109, Pg: 94 – 101, 2014
Nanostructured cerium oxide thinflims by nebulizer spray
pyrolysis(NSP) technique: Impact of surfactants on the
structural, optical and compositional properties, Ceramics
International, Vol. 40, Pg: 13515-13527, 2014
Self assembly in graphite (pencil) powder and pani / pencil
powder by mechanical mixture method – ohmicbehaviour,
Elixir Material Science, Vol. 73, Pg: ?2014
Synthesis and Characterization of Tungsten Oxide sponge
like sub- microstructures in the presence of novel
surfactants, International Journal of Science and Research,
Vol ?, Pg:?, 2014
Staff other Assignment
1. Dr. R. Jayaprakash, Associate Professor of Physics has delivered a talk on “Nano
Science and gas sensors” at ChikkaiahNaicker College, Erode on 18.07.2014.
2. Dr. R. Bharathikannan, Assistant Professor of Physics acted as member of Doctoral
Committee at Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed University, Dindigul on
15.07.2014.
3. Dr. V. Ponnuswamy, Associate Professor and HOD of Physics, served as subject
expert in Staff selection committee held at PSG College of Arts and Science,
Coimbatore on 13 & 14.08.2014
4. Dr. J. Chandrasekaran, Associate Professor of Physics, served as subject expert in
Staff selection committee held at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 13
& 14.08.2014
5. Dr. V. Ponnuswamy, Head and Associate Professor of Physics acted as a member of
Doctoral Committee in the department of Physics at Alagappa Govt. Arts College,
Karaikudi on 21.08.2014.
6. Mr. R.Suresh, Asst. Prof. of Physics submitted a proposal for Minor Research project
to UGC Hyderabad on July 2014.
7. Mr. R.Suresh, Asst. Prof. of Physics submitted Ph.D thesis to Bharathiar University
on 12.09.2014.
Viva-voce examinations were held by staff of our college for the following students
pursuing M.Phil
Supervisor
Candidate
Title of the Thesis
Month of the
award of
M.Phil
Dr. M. Sethuraman
S. Vanitha
Growth and characterization of
organic single crystals for optoelectronics applications
July 2014
Dr. M. Sethuraman
Sri M. Kesavan
Ultrasonic, DFT and FT-IR August 2014
studies on hydrogen bonding
ineractions in aqueous solutions
of diethylene glycol
Dr.
Chandrasekaran
J. Sri.
N. Growth and characterization of September
Senthilnathan
New organic Non-linear optimal 2014
crystals:
8-Hydroxyquinoline
urea and 4-Nitrophenol
Viva-voce examinations were held by staff of our college for the following students
pursuing Ph.D
Supervisor
Candidate
Title of the Thesis
Effect of fuel ratio in
combustion process and biotemplate(egg white) in
evaporation process on
Dr.R.Jayaprakash Mr.E.Ranjith Kumar structural, magnetic and
dielectric properties of Mn
substituted MFe2O4(M=Co, Zn,
Ni, Cu) nanoparticles for gas
sensor applications
Month of the
award of
Ph. D
August 2014
Student Activities
1. The following Department of physics students participated in the Intercollegiate Meet
“SPECTRA-SEPT2014” held at PKR College of Arts and Science, Gobichettipalayam on
24.09.2014 and won
1. First prize in Science Quiz
 N.P. Pratheep (II M.Sc Physics)
 S. Jayakumar (II M.Sc Physics)
2. Third prize in Miming
 J. Gowtham (I B.Sc Physics)
 S. Sabarigirinathan (I B.Sc Physics)
 T. Mahendran (II M.Sc Physics)
 R. Packiyaraj (II M.Sc Physics)
 S. Kalaiarasan (II M.Sc Physics)
 Sathishkumar (II M.Sc Physics)
 V. Rajeshkumar (II M.Sc Physics)
 P. Sivakumar (II M.Sc Physics)
October and November 2014
Student’s activities
M.Phil Viva Voce
1. M.Phil viva-voce was conducted in the Department of Physics on 24.09.2014 to the
following student.
S.No
Name of the Candidate
Name of the Supervisor
1
M. Senthilnathan
Dr. J. Chandrasekaran
2. Sri V. Vijay, II BSc Physics participated in the “National Integration Camp” held at Sri
Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, Karnataka on
01.10.2014 and secured first place in Dance programme.
3. Sri N. Pratheeb and Sri S. Jayakumar, II M.Sc Physics students participated in Inter
collegiate meet held at PKR College of Arts and Science for Women, Gobi on 24.09.2014
and secured first price in Science Quiz.
4. Eight of our I B.Sc and II M.Sc Physics students participated in Inter collegiate meet held
at PKR College of Arts and Science for Women, Gobi on 24.09.2014 and secured third
price in Miming.
5. Thirteen of our III B.Sc Physics students participated in the workshop on “Advanced
Instrumental Methods of Engineering Materials” at Bannari Amman Institute of
Technology, Sathyamangalam on 18.10.2014 and 19.10.2014.
6. Mr. V.Vijay, II BSc Physics has attended the “Learning Exchange and Youth Leadership
Workshop” organized by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management
(CWRDM) Kozhikode, Kerala on 20.10.2014.
Staff Activities
1. Ph.D Viva-voce examination of Sri S. Ramanathan, candidate of Dr. V. Ponnusamy,
HOD of Physics of our college was held on 20.11.2014. Dr. K. Prem Nazeer, Principal,
Islamiah College, Vaniyampadi served as an External Examiner for the examination.
2. University Grants Commission, Hyderabad sanctioned Minor Research Projects to one of
our staff member.
Amount
S.No
Name of the Staff
Topic
Sanctioned
Sri R. Suresh,
01
Assistant Professor of
Physics
420000.00
Impact of Rare Earth Doping
Concentration on The Properties of
Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles for Opto
Electronics Applications