DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

UG - Syllabus

The Department of Physics has been offering intermediate, pre-university and under graduate courses in Physics since 1926. Several eminent professors like V. Somasundaram, S.R. Govindarajan, C.C. Ouseph, V.N. Kunjuvareed, A. Mahimaidoss, A. Paneerselvam, Dr. A. William, Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Inchackal, S.J. and Rev. Dr. Stephen John Bosco have been tutors in this department.

The department was upgraded to a Post-Graduate Department in 1985, six years after the College became autonomous. Subsequently it was recognized as a Research Department. The M.Phil course was started in 1988 and Ph.D in 1992.

Successive list of Heads

1926 – 1955 : Prof V. Somasundaram
1955 – 1976 : Prof. C.C. Ouseph
1976 – 1992 : Rev. Dr. Joseph Inchackal, SJ
1992 – 1995 : Dr. A. William
1995 – 1999 : Prof. S. Ravichandran
1999 – 2004 : Dr. S. Xavier Jesu Raja
2004 –         : Dr. A. Ramanand

Restructuring of Curriculum

As part of restructuring the UG curriculum, skill-based courses such as Electrical and Electronic Instrumentation, Machines and Workshop Practice, and Computer Hardware Maintenance have been introduced.

Industry – Institute Interaction

The department allows the III year UG students to spend a month in different industries to do their internships as part of the skill-based course. We welcome suggestions for effective interaction from alumni, parents and user industries.

Research Activities

The areas of research being carried out in the department are Solid State Physics (Theory and experiment), Growth and Characterization of New Crystals, Non-Linear Optical Activity, Organic Semiconductors, Polymers and Dielectric studies. Six students have been awarded the Ph.D degree so far and many more are in the final stage.

World Year of Physics

The department is planning to celebrate 2005 as the year of Physics. Different activities such as Symposia, competitions for students and refresher course for school teachers are being planned. We invite our alumni and well wishers to participate in these events and make it a success.

Faculty:

AIDED
Dr. A. Ramanand M.Sc., Ph.D. ( Head of the Department )
Mr. S. Ravichandran M.Sc., M.Phil.
Dr. S. Xavier Jesu Raja M.Sc., M.Phil. Ph.D.
Dr. J. Marshall M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. M.A. (Soc)
Mr. Joe G.M. Jesudurai M.Sc., M.Phil.
Dr. P. Sagayaraj M.Sc., B.Ed., M.A. (Hist.), Ph.D.
Dr. S. Jerome Das M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. (Ms) S. Pauline M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dr. V. Joseph M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Rev. Dr. P Francis Xavier S.J. M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. J. Madhavan M.Sc., M.Phil., M.B.A., B.Ed., PGDCA., Ph.D.

MANAGEMENT / SELF FINANCED

Ms. Merline Shyla M.Sc., M.Phil.
Dr. A. Leyo Rajesh M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Mr. S. Rajesh M.Sc., M.Phil.
Dr. J. Packiam Julius M.Sc., Ph.D.
Mr. D. Prem Anand M.Sc., M.Phil.
Ms. Nirmala Jothi M.Sc., M.Phil., P.G.D.C.A., B.Ed.
Ms. T. Arockiamary M.Sc., M.Phil.
Ms. M. Mercina M.Sc.
Mr. Victor Antony Raj M.Sc.
Mr. J. Arul Martin Mani M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.
Ms. S. Cynthia Mathew M.Sc., B.Ed.
Ms. Rose Punoose M.Sc., M.Phil.
Ms. C. Vesta M.Sc., M.Phil., D.C.A.


Group Photos (Outgoing Batch of 2006, 2007 and 2008)

B.Sc. (2003-2006)	M.Sc. (2004-2006)
M.Phil. (2005-2006)	B.Sc. (2003-2006) Evening College

B.Sc. (2004-2007)	M.Sc. (2005-2007)
M.Phil. (2006-2007)	B.Sc. (2004-2007) Evening College
B.Sc. (2005-2008)	B.Sc. SS (2005-2008)
M.Sc. (2006-2008)	M.Phil. (2007-2008)