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
Eligibility
H.S.C. Passed with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
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)
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 |
17-Sep-25 |
Mr. Karthiganesh Durai
KwantumG Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore |
Step into the Quantum Future |
| 2 |
30-Aug-25 |
Mr. P. Jayakumar
CEO & Co Founder - Rapid Future Technology Pvt. LTd. Coimbatore |
PINN- Physics Informed Neural networks |
| 3 |
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 |
|
Seminar / Workshop / Conferences organized
| S. No. |
Date |
Nature of the Event (Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop) |
Title of the Event |
Resource Person |
| 1 |
15-Sep-25 |
Workshop |
Industrial Embedded IoT |
Mr. M.S. Venkatachalam
Wizaard Systems, Coimbatore |
Alumni Interaction
| S.No |
Date |
Title |
Alumni |
| 1 |
13-Sep-25 |
The advent of AI and Drone Technology |
Mr. Ajay K, UG Alumni - Batch 2022-25 |
| 2 |
31-Aug-2025 |
Alumni Meet 2025 (Virtual mode) |
All Alumni batches - UG and PG |
| 3 |
22-Aug-2025 |
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 |
Co-curricular Activities
| S.No |
Date |
Name of the Event |
| 1 |
24-Sep-25, 25-Sep-25 |
Visiting Professor Lecture on Solid State Physics |
| 2 |
16-Sep-25 - 11-Oct-25 |
SSDC - Python Programming |
| 3 |
23-Aug-25 |
Inter Departmental Competition on India’s space odyssey: Chandrayaan-III to Gaganyaan |
| 4 |
25-Aug-25 |
Hands on Training in Telescope Handling |
Other Activities
| S.No |
Date |
Title |
Resource Person |
| 1 |
23-Aug-25 |
E-QUIZ COMPETITION on Aryabhata to Gaganyaan |
Department of Physics |
| 2 |
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
|
Archive (2015-2022)
Faculty Details
01. Associate Professor & HOD (i/c)
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
Dr. V. Gopala Krishnan
M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D.
gopalakrishnan@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 12 years | Research: 13 years
Specialization
Gas sensing Oxide Materials, Li-Ion Battery
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03. Associate Professor
Dr.M.R.Ananthan
M.Sc., Ph.D.(Post Doc)
ananthanmr@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 10.5 Years | Industry : 2.5 years | Research : 20 Years
Specialization
CIGSSe, CZTS based thin film solar cells & materials
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04. Assistant Professor
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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05. Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Karunathan
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., FARA.
drkarunathan@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 9.6 years | Research: 7 Years
Specialization
Molecular Quantum Mechanics, Computational Physics
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06. Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Dilip
M.Sc., Ph.D.
dilip@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 5.7 Years | Research: 9 years
Specialization
Nano Technology, Magnetic materials and Photovoltaic Cells
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07. Assistant Professor
Dr.J. Martin Sam Gnaraj
M.Sc., Ph.D.
martinsamgnaraj@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 8 Years | Research : 13 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
|
19-Sep - 2025 -20-Sep-2025
|
Dr. R. Dilip
|
ANRF-Sponsored "National workshop on emerging application of computational materials science and structural analysis
|
PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
|
|
2
|
15-Sep - 2025 - 20-Sep - 2025
|
Mrs. R. Revathi
|
FDP on Masters Digital Pedagogy- Tools, techniques and content creation strategies
|
Indra Ganesan Institutions
|
|
3
|
11-Sep-2025 -12-Sep-2025
|
Dr. R. Dilip
|
International Conference on modern functional materials ICMFM-2025
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
4
|
11-Sep-2025 -12-Sep-2025
|
Dr. J Martin Sam Gnanaraj
|
International Conference on modern functional materials ICMFM-2025
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
5
|
11-Aug-2025-16 -Aug-2025
|
Dr. M. R. Ananthan
|
FDP on AI and ML Fundamentals
|
Nehru Institute of Technology
|
|
6
|
21-Jul-2025 - 26-Jul-2025
|
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 M.R. Ananthan |
Leaf anatomy and identification of drought-tolerant Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) varieties in Kerala, India |
Plant Science Today |
ISSN 2348-1900 (online) July 2025 |
1 |
Scopus |
| 2 |
V. Gopala Krishnan |
Enhanced photoconductivity in SnO2‐ZnS nanocomposites: nano‐structural, optical, and electrical investigations |
J Nanopart Res |
1572-896X June – 2025 27-183, 1-16 |
2.8 |
Scopus, SCIE |
| 3 |
V. Gopala Krishnan |
Implications of Thermal analysis on MgFe2O4 nanoparticles for energy storage and environmental detoxification |
Inorganic Chemistry Communications |
1387-7003 May -2025 179, 114889 |
4.3 |
Scopus, SCIE |
Staff Presentation
| S.No |
Date |
Name of the Staff |
Name of the Event |
Title of Presentation |
Organization / Institution |
| 1 |
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 |
| 2 |
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
|
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
|
|
2
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Anusuya
|
International conference
|
Compound Semiconductor (Synthesis of CMTS particles)
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
3
|
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
|
|
4
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Jesintha
|
International conference
|
Cost effective Reduced Graphene Oxide synthesized from
“Used Green Tea dust” for light driven Photocatalytic dye degradation
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
5
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Sanjitha
|
International conference
|
INDIUM HYDROXIDE ceramic targets: A breakthrough in high mobility thin film
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
6
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Pavithra
|
International conference
|
Light and carrier management in photovoltaic materials
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
7
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Maheswari
|
International conference
|
Light Driven Photocatalysis for Reduced Graphene Oxide Synthesized from Dead Leaves of Azadirchta Indica for AgriculturalApplication
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
8
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Sri Hari
|
International conference
|
Synthesis of Cost-effective Reduced Graphene Oxide synthesized from used Green Tea dust
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
9
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Kishore
|
International conference
|
synthesis of copper halide perovskite oxide
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
10
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Eswari
|
International conference
|
Material selection in Motor manufacturing
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
11
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Swetha S
|
International conference
|
Light driven photocatalysis for reduced graphene oxide synthesized from dead leaves of azadirchta indica for agriculturalapplication.
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
12
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Poornachandra S
|
International conference
|
used tea dust- an environmental remediation catalytic material for the synthesis of cost effective rgo
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
|
|
13
|
11-Sep-25,
12-Sep-25
|
Prasath
|
International conference
|
Hydrothermal synthesis of Ag doped LaFeO3perovskite for electrochemistry of Uric acid
|
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
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