Department of Physics

The Department of UG Physics was established in the year 1926. The Physics department has a long history of nearly 100 years of its existence. It has catered to the needs of many students who have had high ambitions to pursue their studies in physical science over the last 98 fruitful years.

The Physics department has taken the lead in many ways to meet the needs of not only students but also teachers and research students from Mangalore University and other universities. The department has organized many workshops and seminars (both national and international level) and has provided various platforms to motivate young science students and teachers to engage in higher studies and research in basic science.

Many reputed and dedicated professors who have served the Physics department are responsible for establishing its strong foundation. At present, the Physics department fulfills the desires of students (both girls and boys) in pursuing their B.Sc degree in accordance with the syllabus framed by St. Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru, which is in line with NEP 2020 guidelines.

The Physics department offers a three-year B.Sc degree program with Physics as one of the major subjects. The program is designed to nurture students with a scientific approach and critical thinking, while also developing self-confidence to pursue higher studies in physics leading to research areas. We expect all-round development of students by involving them actively in classroom lectures, practical sessions, seminars, quiz programs, assignments, PowerPoint presentations, model-making competitions, internships, projects, and science fests.

The Physics department is also involved in training students for competitive examinations like JAM and GATE.

Facilities
11+
NUMBER OF FACULTY
230+
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
4
NUMBER OF LABS
40%
Average Placement Percentage
4
Number of Lab Assistants

 

Syllabus Download Link
B.Sc. Physics Download
M.Sc. Physics Download
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DR ISHWARA BHAT S

Director

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CHANDRA SHEKHARA SHETTY T

Associate Dean, Associate Professor

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HARSHITH

Asst Professor Stage II

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NILAKANTHAN V K

Assistant Professor Stage III

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MR SHAWN AJAY DSOUZA

Assistant Professor - Stage II

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MS. RITA CRASTA

Assistant Professor (Grade III)

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DIVYASHREE K

Teaching staff assistant

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EMMANUEL DEEPAK DSILVA

Assistant Professor II

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VINAY D R

Teaching Staff Assistant

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DR PRAVEEN DSOUZA P

Assistant Professor - Stage II

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The amount of seed money provided by the institution to its teachers for research during the year (INR in lakhs)
Name of the Teacher Provided with Seed Money Amount of Seed Money Month and Year of Receiving
DR CHANDRA SHEKHARA SHETTY T 1.5 Lakh 2021
Dr Rita Crasta 1.5 Lakh 2022
Dr Kumara K 1.5 Lakh 2022
DR CHANDRA SHEKHARA SHETTY T 3.00 Lakh June 2024
Dr Nilakanthan 3.00 Lakh June 2024
Research project undertaken (Minor /Major / any other)
Sl.No. Name of the staff member Nature of the Research Title of the Project Amount Sanctioned Sponsoring agency Time period (from – to) Month/year of receiving grant Link to the sanctioned letter Project undertaken (major/minor) & status
1 DR CHANDRA SHEKHARA SHETTY T minor UGC minor research project 1,80,000.00 UGC       minor
Academic Excellence / Co-curricular - Student Research
S.NO Name of The Student Nature of the Research/ Project under taken (major/minor) & status Title of the Project Amount Sanctioned Sponsoring agency Time period (from – to) Link to the sanction letter/completion certificate
1 Anish Bhide minor (Internship) EXPOSURE AND NURTURE CAMP IN ASTRONOMY - TIFR 18/07/2023 TO 28/07/2023 View Document
2 Rishika SRF     NPL June-August 2023 View Document
Student Progression - (for example 2020-23 show the progress of a given batch for three years with the chart) PG - 2 years
SL NO Year Total No of Students Pass % Distinction % First Class %
1 1 year 1 sem 46 82.6 65.21 17.39
2 1 year 2 sem 46 76.086 52.17 21.739
3 2 year 3 sem 46 93.33 48.888 15.555
4 2 year 4 sem 44 90.9 63.63 15.9
5 3 year 5 sem paper 5a 44 93.18 52.27 15.9
6 3 year 5sem paper 5b 44 90.9 63.63 9.09
7 3 year 6 sem paper 6a 42 97.61 47.61 26.19
8 3 year 6 sem paper 6b 42 100 66.66 16.66

 

Title of the Collaborative Activity Name of the Collaborating Agency with Contact Details Name of the Participant Duration Nature of the Activity Link to the Relevant Document
Study of porphyrin graphene oxide thin films VGST - Dr Ragesh P C (Professor and Head St Joseph Engineering College Mangaluru, 9448545435) HARITA PRASAD 1 YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT View Document
NIUS EXPOSURE AND NURTURE CAMP IN ASTRONOMY Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education ANISH BHIDE 10 DAYS Lectures and Workshop View Document
Name of the course Course Code No. of times offered during the year Duration of course (in hours) Number of students enrolled List of Participants
3D Printing and Design NA 1 30 15 View List of Participants
The Physics Course (For IIT JAM Aspirants) NA 1 60 20 View List of Participants

Industrial Visit to Canara Springs Mangalore

 

As a part of Association activity, The PG Department of Physics made a visit to Canara Springs on 24 th January 2024. The Canara Workshops Ltd. is one of the leading experts in suspensions and pioneers in leaf springs. 

The company is the first of its kind to start indigenous laminated leaf spring manufacturing in India and also among the first to introduce advanced technologies to improve the performance of leaf springs.They manufacture leaf springs for heavy commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and also for passenger cars.

Overall,the students had gained insights into the manufacturing process, material selection, quality control, and engineering principles involved. They witnessed  the use of machinery, automation, and specialized techniques employed in leaf spring manufacturing.

 

Canara Springs

 

Dr V Radhakrishna

ISRO

Dr Thrilochana Shetty

Post Doctoral Fellow at IRSN France

Mr Anirudh Chandra

BARC

Ms Rovina Pinto

Max Planck Institute, Germany

Dr Raison Dsouza

University of Wisconsin

Mr Krishna

IIT Kanpur

Mr Prajwal DSouza

Marie Curie Institute, Finland

Dr Dhavala Suri

Assistant Professor, CENSE, IISc

Mr Joel

Assistant Professor, Krea University

Mr Errol Joshua

CEO, Tiny Prism Labs

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