Dr. Santhosha Acharya
Designation : Associate Professor and Head
Qualification :
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Mr. Haleshappa D
Designation : Assistant Professor
Qualification : Ph. D,
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Ms. Sangeetha Bhat
Designation : Assistant Professor
Qualification : B.E,M.Tech
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Vision
To build foundation for Academic Excellence by offering quality teaching, imparting practical skills and conducting research activities in Physics. Further, emphasizing the importance of Physics in inter-disciplinary engineering courses for sustainable and advanced technological development for the growth in scientific knowledge.
Mission
1. To achieve Academic Excellence in Engineering Physics, with dissemination of knowledge of the subject, conducting scientific research activities, imparting experimental skills and learning with innovative pedagogy
2. To impress upon the importance of knowledge of physics and its application in engineering with the intention of knowledge augmentation
3. To offer support to the engineering programs in interdisciplinary problem solving in the domain of Physics
Grant of permission to the Department of Physics to offer Ph.D/M.Sc (Engg) by research was obtained during July 2012 from VTU.
Details of Research Scholars
1. Ms Vinutha PR (4DM13PGN02), Awarded, 2019.
Title: Synthesis, Growth and Characterization of Conjugated Chalcone Crystals
2. Ms Vijayalakshmi (4DM13PGN01), Pre PhD comprehensive viva voce completed
Title: Growth and Characterization of Mixed Crystals with Nonlinear Optical Properties
3. Mr Satheesha D (4YM17PGA01), Yet to complete course work
Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Irradiated Interpenetrating Polymer Network Grafted with Polyaniline
4. Ms Divya Vasanthkumar, Yet to complete course work
Title: Crystal Growth and Characterization of Organic Nonlinear Optical Materials
Research Grant
Title of the Project
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Synthesis of Biocompatible Nano-particles andtheir Enhanced Biological Effects with and without Radiation - A Health Protective Measurement
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Sponsored by
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Vision Group on Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, India under Centres ofInnovative Science & Engineering Education (CISEE) Scheme
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Principal Investigator
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Dr Santhosha Acharya, Associate Professor and Head
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Amount of the Grant
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Rs. 30, 00,000.00
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Duration
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03 Years
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Items
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Specifications
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1
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Tubular Furnace
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Dia-50mm, Heating length-300 mm, Temperature -12000C,
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2
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UV-vis-NIR spectrophotometer
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For solid film and powder analysis, Range starting from 180 nm to 3600 nm, double beam (path), high reflectance / transmittance / absorbance measurement option
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3
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Fluorescence Microscope
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UV (330-385nm), blue (460-490 nm), green (510-550 nm) and full spectrum light Magnifications of 20, 40, 100 and 200 power, A Nikon Cool pix 12.5 megapixal camera
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4
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Laminar flow
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Table size 180cm x 60cm x 60cm, Double chamber, Door vertical folding Type, with HEPA Filter, Temperature indicator, Fluorescent Lamp or UV Lamp,
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5
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Distil water plant
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Vertical Model, Capacity 2.5 lt/hr output capacity, with automatic cut off unit
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6
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Temperature controlled centrifuge
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Maxi speed-16000 rpm, Capacity-24x1.5/2.0 ml tube, Dimension-29x48x26 cm, Temperature control range-100C to 400C
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7
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Hot air oven
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Capacity appro 225 litr, Temperature : range Ambient + 50 C to 2000 C, Accuracy : + 10 C at higher temperature.
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8
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Magnetic stirrer
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Max. Temp. 340oC
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9
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Desiccator with vacuum pump
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Pressure. 4 bar 220V/50Hz, Borosil
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10
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Auto clave chamber
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Capacity -95 Liters, Internal size Dia. x Ht. 45 x 60 cm
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11
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pH Meter
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Microprocessor based pH/mV-Redox-ORP/ Temp meter
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12
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Ultrasonic Sonicaor bath
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Volume up to 4 litre, temperature display, frequency up to 40 kHz
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13
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Precision Water Bath
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Size, 350x300x175
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Department organized Science Academies’ Lecture Workshop on ‘Advances in Nano-Science and Nano-Technology’ on 30 th and 31 st of October, 2017. Workshop was fully sponsored (1.36 lakhs) by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, Indian National Science Academy, NewDelhi and The National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad.
The workshop was inaugurated by convener of the workshop, Dr. K.S. Narayan, JNCASR, Bengaluru. Mr Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Honourable Chancellor, Yenepoya University, was the Chief Guest. Dr R.G. D’Souza, Principal, presided over the function. Dr Santhosha Acharya, Coordinator of the workshop, briefed about the workshop.




Resource Persons of the Program :
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Dr. Ashok Rao
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Dr. S. M. Kulkarni
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Dr. A. Govindaraj
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Dr. K.S. Narayan
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Dr. Predeep P.
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Dr. B. Ramachandra Bhat
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Dr. Sandhya Shenoy
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