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Overview

Physics plays a vital role to enrich the science. It is the fact behind every action occurring in our surroundings. With the motive to enlighten the students’ knowledge in physics, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College established the Department of Physics in the year 2015. Since then, the sole objective of this department is to ignite the minds of students to relish the beauty of Physics. As Physics is the basic science required behind every innovative creation, the students in this department are cultivated to churn their minds in innovative area.

Started with only undergraduate course in 2015, the department started its post graduate course in the year 2018, M.Phil., and Ph.D., courses in the year 2019. The courses offered in this department are focus on diverse fields with depth in their respective streams. With a team of dedicated faculties and substantial infrastructural facilities, the department march towards Excellence!!!

Courses

Duration

3 Years

Commencement

July

Intake

60

Eligibility

H.S.C. Passed with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Duration

2 Years

Commencement

July

Intake

30

Eligibility

B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics/Mathematics (C.A.) as one of the allied subjects or B.Sc. Physics with Computer Application with Mathematics as one of the allied subjects/B.Sc. Applied Physics

Duration

1 Year (FT) / 2 years (PT)

Commencement

October

Eligibility

M.Sc. Physics with 55% or above

Duration

2 Years for M.Phil. / 3 Years for M.Sc. Physics Graduates

Commencement

July & October

Eligibility

M.Sc. / M.Phil. Physics with 55% or above

Vision

To inculcate, promote scientific principles and technological developments in par with societal needs and envisages achieving excellence in various areas of research with ethical standards.

Mission

Foster creativity, encourage inter-disciplinary thinking, provide good academic ambience, educational and research experience that connects academia with industry for ensured career opportunity.

Department Activites (2025-26)

Guest Lecture/Invited Lecture

S. No. Date Name and Designation of the Resource Person Topic
1 26-Feb-26 Dr. D. Ponraju, Former Director, Health & Safety Engineering Group, IGCAR - Kalpakkam Challenges in Development of Radiation Sensors and Opportunities in Department of Atomic Energy
2 06-Jan-26 Mr. Vigneshwaran R, Senior Technical Engineer, VI Microsystems Pvt Ltd, Chennai India’s Semiconductor Race: Challenges and Opportunities
3 02-Jan-26 Dr. Aarathi Pradeep, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Amirtha Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Application of Biosensor in Healthcare Diagnostics with AI
4 31-Dec-25 Mr. Praveen Kumar Subramaniyan, Vessel Manager, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd, Hong Kong The Science and Technology behind Marine Industry
5 17-Sep-25 Mr. Karthiganesh Durai, KwantumG Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Step into the Quantum Future
6 30-Aug-25 Mr. P. Jayakumar, CEO & Co-Founder, Rapid Future Technology Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore PINN - Physics Informed Neural Networks
7 23-Aug-25 1. Mr. R.S. Pradeep, Secretary, Kovai Astro Club and Project Director at App ViewX Inc.
2. Mr. Pugalendhi, Treasurer, Kovai Astro Club and Proprietor - Mr. Soda
Indian Space Program – Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities

Seminar / Workshop / Conferences organized

S. No. Date Nature of the Event (Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop) Title of the Event Resource Person
1 26-Feb-26 Conference National Conference on Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Multidisciplinary Sciences for Sustainable Development 1. Dr. V. Ganesh, Principal Scientist, CECRI, Karaikudi
2. Prof. N. Sukumar, Adjunct professor, Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
2 31-Dec-25 Workshop Applications of Biosensors in healthcare diagnostics with AI Dr. Aarathi Pradeep, Associate Professor/Chemistry, Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
3 15-Sep-25 Workshop Industrial Embedded IoT Mr. M.S. Venkatachalam, Wizaard Systems, Coimbatore

Alumni Interaction

S.No Date Title Alumni
1 03-Feb-26 Higher Education Opportunities for Physics Students Mr. Chandru.B
I M.Sc. Nanoscience and Technology
Bharathiar University
UG Alumni (Batch 2022-25)
2 24-Feb-26 Skill Development and Workplace Growth Mr. S. Tharun Kumar
Batch UG 2016-19
Data Entry Operator, Tamil Nadu Police
Kangeyam, Tirupur
3 13-Sep-25 The Advent of AI and Drone Technology Mr. Ajay K
UG Alumni - Batch 2022-25
4 31-Aug-25 Alumni Meet 2025 (Virtual Mode) All Alumni Batches - UG and PG
5 22-Aug-25 Alumni Interaction on Journey to Space Research Mr. P. Jawahar Raja
Doctoral Researcher & Astrophysicist
NCN Fellow
Space Research Centre of Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland

Extension Activities

S. No. Date Nature of the Extension Place Students Involved
1 10-Jan-2026 Safety: A Responsibility For All &
Environmental Safety Through Tree Plantation,
Hope Foundation - NGO
Panchayat Union Middle School, Nehru Nagar Hemarubini, Jesintha, Maheswari, Poornachandra, Divya – III UG Physics
2 17-Dec-2025 Energy Literacy Awareness,
with NGO - Sankara Selvalayam
Kottaipalayam II UG Physics

Co-curricular Activities

S.No Date Name of the Event
1 24-Feb-26 VIGYAN 2026 – Inter Department Competitions
2 23-Feb-26 Magic of Science
(In-house Physics Project Exhibition)
3 19-Feb-26 – 21-Feb-26 Visiting Professor Lecture on "Solid State Physics and its Importance"
4 03-Jan-26 Hands-on Electrical Transformers and E-Vehicles
5 16-Dec-25 Awareness of Energy Conservation Day
6 15-Dec-25 Hands-on Training in Scientific Communication using AI
7 13-Dec-25 Field Trip to Salzer Electronics, Coimbatore
8 05-Dec-25 Hands-on Arduino Training
9 24-Sep-25, 25-Sep-25 Visiting Professor Lecture on Solid State Physics
10 16-Sep-25 – 11-Oct-25 Student Skill Development Programme (SSDC) - Python Programming
11 23-Aug-25 Inter Departmental Competition on India’s Space Odyssey: Chandrayaan-III to Gaganyaan
12 25-Aug-25 Hands-on Training in Telescope Handling

Other Activities

S.No Date Title Resource Person
1 28-Feb-26 National Science Day Celebration - Science and Technology for Sustainable Future Dr. S. Balasundar, Former Scientist, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
2 27-Jan-26 & 28-Jan-26 Faculty Exchange Programme on Microprocessors Architecture and Assembly Language Dr. K. Sujatha
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics
Vellalar College for Women – Erode
3 29-Nov-25 Interschool STEAM Championship In Association with Rapid Future Technology
4 23-Aug-25 E-QUIZ COMPETITION
on Aryabhata to Gaganyaan
Department of Physics
5 5-Jun-25,
6-Jun-25 &
9-Jun-25
AI and Computational Studies in Teaching and Learning Process 1. Dr. A.S. Shanthi, Associate Professor/AI&DS, Dr. N.G.P.IT
2. Dr. I. Devi, Assistant Professor/AI&DS, Dr. N.G.P.IT
3. Ms. S. Biruntha, Assistant Professor/AI&DS, Dr. N.G.P.IT
4. Dr. N. Premkumar, Assistant Professor/AI&DS, Dr. N.G.P.IT
5. Dr. Rajapandian Varatharaj, Assistant Professor/Chemistry, SRMV CAS

Staff Development Programs

S. No. Date Name of the Staff Event Organization / Institution
1 03-Nov-2025 to 15-Nov-2025 Mrs. R. Revathi Refresher Course MMTTC - NIT Warangal
2 25-Nov-2025 to 29-Nov-2025 Dr. M. R. Ananthan FDP Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

Faculty Publications

S. No. Name of the Faculty Title Journal Name ISSN / ISBN / DOI Vol. / Year Impact Factor Indexing
1 Dr. M. R. Ananthan Pollen-based screening of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) varieties for high temperature and drought tolerance: Development of abiotic stress tolerant coconut varieties Plant Science Today https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.10084 0.9 Scopus
2 Dr. R. Karunathan High-performance cobalt-doped Bismuth Vanadate supercapacitor electrodes: Experimental validation and quantum capacitance analysis via density functional theory calculation Journal of Power Sources ISSN: 0378-7753 Vol. 663 (2026), 238847 7.8 Scopus, SCIE
3 Dr. K. Girija Shape tunable synthesis of highly sensitive Ag/metal oxide nanostructures as SERS substrates for pesticide detection on surface of fruits and vegetables Microchemical Journal ISSN: 0026-265X Vol. 219 (2025), 116057 5.1 Scopus, SCIE

Book Chapter Publications

S. No. Publication Type Date Name of the Staff Name of the Book / Chapter Name of the Publisher Year of Publication ISBN
1 Book Chapter 2026 Mrs. R. Revathi Artificial Intelligence and Computational Modeling in Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics Scrivener Publishing 2026 978-139-426-993-8
2 Book Nov-2025 Dr. K. Girija Characterization Techniques for Nano Materials: A Complete Guide AkiNik Publications 2025 978-93-7150-526-0
3 Book Chapter Nov-2025 Dr. K. Girija Nanotechnology for Biological Applications: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives (Vol. 1)
– Toxicity Evaluation of CeO₂ Nanoparticles using Brine Shrimp
AkiNik Publications 2025 978-93-7150-741-7

Student Participation

S. No. Date Name of the Student(s) Event Organization / Institution Prize Won
1 Mar-26 Yamuna R – Ph.D Scholar Dr. N.G.P. Research & Innovation Awards Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College Best Product Award
2 26-Feb-26 Iswarya R – III UG Physics Debate Kongunadu Arts and Science College -
3 24-25-Feb-26 Gowtham Krishnan S, Hanshikaa S, Nobin P Jose,
Abina WV, Kavyashree R – I PG Physics
Workshop - Advances in Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy Techniques Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore -
4 13-Feb-26 Vishnu Vardhan J, Akshith AA – II UG Physics The Last Act - Intercollegiate PSGR Krishnammal College for Women II Prize and Cash Award
5 09-Jan-26 Iswarya R, Sanjitha R – III UG Physics Webinar - Semiconductor Technology: From Classrooms to Careers Online - Karunya University -
6 10-Feb-26 Kishore R, Iswarya R, Abishankari, Purushothaman – III UG Physics PSG CAS E League '26 PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore -
7 Jan-Feb Akshith AA, Vishnu Vardhan J – II UG Physics Internship Solar Observatory, Kodaikanal -
8 02-31-Jan-26 Abina, Kavyashree – I PG Physics Internship Mango Education -
9 15-Dec-25 to 03-Jan-26 Jesintha F – III UG Physics Internship Tamil Nadu Power Distribution and Corporation -
10 22-Dec-25 Sri Hari V S – II PG Physics, Nobin – I PG Physics
Barangiri, Thesmika, Mithra, Suvasthika – II UG Physics
Workshop PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore -
11 05-Dec-25 Sri Hari V S – II PG Physics International Workshop Bharathidasan University, Trichy -
12 18-Jun-26 to 26-Jun-26 Pavithra K – III UG Physics NCC Camp Army Attachment, Wellington -
 

Archive (2015-2026)

 
 

Faculty Details

01. Associate Professor & HOD
Girija
Dr. K. Girija
M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D.

girija.k@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11 years | Research: 11 years

Specialization

Nanoscience and Technology

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02. Professor
Selvakumar
Dr. V. Gopala Krishnan
M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D.

gopalakrishnan@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 15.4 years | Research: 14 years

Specialization

Gas sensing Oxide Materials, Li-Ion Battery

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03. Associate Professor
Ananthan
Dr.M.R.Ananthan
M.Sc., Ph.D.(Post Doc)

ananthanmr@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11.5 Years | Industry : 2.5 years | Research : 16 Years

Specialization

CIGSSe, CZTS based thin film solar cells & materials

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04. Associate Professor
Karunathan
Dr. R. Karunathan
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., FARA.

drkarunathan@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 10 years | Research: 10 Years

Specialization

Molecular Quantum Mechanics, Computational Physics

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05. Assistant Professor
Revathi
Mrs. R. Revathi
M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed. (Ph.D.)

rrevathi@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 13 Years | Research: 7 Years

Specialization

Nanomaterials, Thin film Technology

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06. Assistant Professor
Dilip
Dr. R. Dilip
M.Sc., Ph.D.

dilip@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Years | Research: 10 years

Specialization

Nano Technology, Magnetic materials and Photovoltaic Cells

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07. Assistant Professor
Dr.J. Martin Sam Gnaraj
Dr.J. Martin Sam Gnaraj
M.Sc., Ph.D.

martinsamgnaraj@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 9 Years | Research : 14 Years

Specialization

Crystal Growth, Nanomaterials

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B.Sc. Physics

Programme educational objectives

The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:

  • Producing graduates who are well acquainted with the fundamentals of Physics and requisite skills, in order to use their knowledge in Physics in a wide range of practical applications.
  • Developing creative thinking and the power of imagination to enable graduates work in research in academia and industry for broader applications.
  • Relating the training of Physics graduates to the employment opportunities within the country.
  • To promote societal values through Physics related activities.

Programme outcomes

On the successful completion of the B.Sc Physics programme, the following are the expected outcomes

PO Number PO Statement
P01 Demonstrate an understanding of basic scientific principles, theories, and laws in Physics as well as an awareness of the changing nature of science.
P02 Analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific hypotheses and theories using rigorous methods use appropriate mathematical techniques and concepts to obtain quantitative solutions to problems in physics.
P03 Demonstrate basic experimental skills by the practice of setting up and conducting experiments with minimizing measurement errors.
P04 Demonstrate a qualitative understanding of the core physics ideas and the relationship of this physics to the humanities through both written and oral communication.
P05 Demonstrate an ability to recognize the need for life-long learning for sustaining professional career.

 

M.Sc. Physics

Programme educational objectives

The curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:

  • To produce graduates with advanced knowledge in Physics and requisite skills, in order to use their knowledge in Physics in a wide range of practical applications.
  • To develop creative thinking and the power of imagination to enable graduates work in research in academia and industry for broader applications.
  • To relate the training of Physics graduates to the employment opportunities within the country.
  • To promote societal values through Physics related activities.

Programme outcomes

On the successful completion of the M. Sc. Physics programme, the following are the expected outcomes.

PO Number PO Statement
P01 Apply theoretical knowledge of principles and concepts of Physics to practical problems.
P02 Develop skills in planning and carrying out advanced physics experiments.
P03 Solve scientific problems by applying a combination of theory, numerical simulation, and experiments.
P04 Relate critically to scientific models.
P05 Examining specific phenomena theoretically and experimentally, to contribute to the generation of new scientific insights or to the innovation of new applications of physics research.

Department Achievements (2025-26)

Awards and Prizes for Staff

S.No Date Name of the Staff Name of the Award Awarded by
1 20-Sep-25 Dr. R. Karunathan Best Research Faculty Award Environmental Solutions, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Staff Participation

S.No Date Name of the Staff Event Organization / Institution
1 16-Feb-26 to 20-Feb-26 Dr. K. Girija,
Mrs. R. Revathi,
Dr. R. Dilip,
Dr. V. Gopalakrishnan
FDP E&ICT Academy, Dr. NGP IT
2 12-Feb-26 to 14-Feb-26 Dr. K. Girija,
Mrs. R. Revathi
National Conference KSR College of Technology
3 19-Jan-26 to 25-Jan-26 Dr. K. Girija Workshop Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur in collaboration with Pondicherry University
4 19-Jan-26 to 24-Jan-26 Dr. K. Girija,
Mrs. R. Revathi,
Dr. R. Dilip,
Dr. V. Gopalakrishnan
Atal FDP V.V.P. Engineering College
5 09-Jan-26 Dr. K. Girija,
Mrs. R. Revathi
Webinar Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore
6 03-Nov-25 to 15-Nov-25 Mrs. R. Revathi Refresher Course MMTTC - NIT Warangal
7 25-Nov-25 to 29-Nov-25 Dr. M. R. Ananthan FDP Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
8 19-Sep-25 to 20-Sep-25 Dr. R. Dilip ANRF-Sponsored National Workshop on Emerging Application of Computational Materials Science and Structural Analysis PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
9 15-Sep-25 to 20-Sep-25 Mrs. R. Revathi FDP on Masters Digital Pedagogy - Tools, Techniques and Content Creation Strategies Indra Ganesan Institutions
10 11-Sep-25 to 12-Sep-25 Dr. R. Dilip International Conference on Modern Functional Materials (ICMFM-2025) Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
11 11-Sep-25 to 12-Sep-25 Dr. J. Martin Sam Gnanaraj International Conference on Modern Functional Materials (ICMFM-2025) Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
12 11-Aug-25 to 16-Aug-25 Dr. M. R. Ananthan FDP on AI and ML Fundamentals Nehru Institute of Technology
13 21-Jul-25 to 26-Jul-25 Dr. K. Girija FDP on Smart and Sustainable Materials: Advances in Material Chemistry for Global Challenges - 2025 SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Staff Publication

S.No Name of the Faculty Title Journal Name ISSN / ISBN No., Date of publishing, Vol. No. Impact Factor Indexed in (SCI/WoS/UGC/SSCI/Scopus)
1 Dr. V. Gopala Krishnan Calcination-driven phase evolution of YFeO3 nanostructures as a bi-functional link for supercapacitor and photocatalytic performance Environmental Research ISSN: 1096-0953, Vol. 296 (2026) 7.7 Scopus
2 Dr. V. Gopala Krishnan Dual-Functional PANI/CeO Nanocomposites for Enhanced ROS-Mediated Apoptosis in HCT-116 Cells Journal of Applied Polymer Science ISSN: 0021-8995, Vol. 143 (2026) 2.7 Scopus
3 Dr. M.R. Ananthan Pollen-based screening of coconut varieties for high temperature and drought tolerance Plant Science Today DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.10084 0.9 Scopus
4 Dr. R. Karunathan High-performance cobalt-doped Bismuth Vanadate supercapacitor electrodes Journal of Power Sources Vol. 663 (2026) 238847 7.8 Scopus, SCIE
5 Dr. K. Girija Shape tunable synthesis of Ag/metal oxide nanostructures as SERS substrates Microchemical Journal Vol. 219 (2025) 116057 5.1 Scopus, SCIE
6 Dr. K. Girija Development of Ag/cerium iron oxide nanostructured electrode material New Journal of Chemistry Vol. 49 (2025) 18784 2.5 Scopus
7 Dr. R. Karunathan pH impact on bismuth vanadate nanomaterial Ceramics International Vol. 51 (2025) 5.6 Scopus
8 Dr. M.R. Ananthan Leaf anatomy and identification of drought-tolerant coconut varieties Plant Science Today ISSN: 2348-1900 (Online), July 2025 1 Scopus
9 Dr. V. Gopala Krishnan Enhanced photoconductivity in SnO2-ZnS nanocomposites Journal of Nanoparticle Research ISSN: 1572-896X, June 2025, Vol. 27 2.8 Scopus, SCIE

Staff Presentation

S.No Date Name of the Staff Name of the Event Title of Presentation Organization / Institution
1 12-Feb-26 Dr. K. Girija National Conference Photocatalytic Performance of ZnO Nanoparticles for Environmental Remediation KSR College of Technology
2 12-Feb-26 Mrs. R. Revathi National Conference Photocatalytic Performance of ZnO Nanoparticles for Environmental Remediation KSR College of Technology
3 10-Oct-25 Dr. R. Dilip International Conference Effect of Surfactants (CTAB, n-Heptane, and Tri-Sodium Citrate)
on Co-doped BaFe2O4 Nanoparticles
Einstein Research Academy
4 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Mrs. R. Revathi International Conference ZnO Nanoparticles: A Novel Approach to Environmental Remediation Through Photocatalysis Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
5 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Dr. K. Girija International Conference Hydrothermal Synthesis of Ag-doped LaFeO3 Perovskite for Electrochemical Detection of Uric Acid Sri Sai Ram Engineering College

Students Presentation

S.No Date Name of the Student Event Title of Presentation Organization / Institution
1 12-Feb-26 Eswari G National Conference Hydrothermal fabrication of Sm-doped CeFeO3 perovskite nanoparticles with controlled morphology KSR College of Technology
2 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Afrith S International Conference Passive demultiplexing of quantum-dot single-photon sources via sTPE Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
3 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Anusuya International Conference Compound Semiconductor (Synthesis of CMTS Particles) Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
4 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Hemarubini International Conference Structural and Optical Studies of CMTS Nanoparticles for Thin Film Solar Cell Applications Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
5 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Jesintha International Conference Cost-effective Reduced Graphene Oxide from Used Green Tea Dust for Photocatalytic Dye Degradation Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
6 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Sanjitha International Conference Indium Hydroxide Ceramic Targets: A Breakthrough in High Mobility Thin Films Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
7 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Pavithra International Conference Light and Carrier Management in Photovoltaic Materials Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
8 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Maheswari International Conference Light-driven Photocatalysis Using Reduced Graphene Oxide from Azadirachta Indica Leaves Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
9 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Sri Hari International Conference Synthesis of Cost-effective Reduced Graphene Oxide from Used Green Tea Dust Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
10 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Kishore International Conference Synthesis of Copper Halide Perovskite Oxide Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
11 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Eswari International Conference Material Selection in Motor Manufacturing Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
12 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Swetha S International Conference Light-driven Photocatalysis Using Reduced Graphene Oxide from Azadirachta Indica Leaves Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
13 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Poornachandra S International Conference Used Tea Dust as an Environmental Remediation Catalyst for Cost-effective rGO Synthesis Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
14 11-Sep-25, 12-Sep-25 Prasath International Conference Hydrothermal Synthesis of Ag-doped LaFeO3 Perovskite for Electrochemical Detection of Uric Acid Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
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