Department of Physics
The Department of Physics was established in 1962 in Kandaswami Kandar’s college. In the year 2000, M.Sc., Physics course was introduced. Later, in the year 2008, the department becomes Research department by introducing M.Phil., (Physics) and Ph.D.,(Physics) courses. The Physics department is a specialized department that focuses on the study of physics, which is the branch of science that deals with the fundamental principles governing the behavior of matter and energy in the physical world.
The curriculum in the Department of Physics (Periyar University syllabus) may cover a broad range of topics, including Classical mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum mechanics, Optics, Nuclear physics and other specialized areas of Physics. These subjects are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and concepts of Physics, as well as to develop skills in the areas such as problem-solving, critical thinking, data analysis and experimental techniques.
Faculty members provide instruction, mentorship and guidance to help the students for developing their understanding of physics and enhance skills in experimental and theoretical physics. In addition to coursework, the Physics department may provide opportunities for students to engage in hands-on experiments, internships to further enrich their understanding and application of physics.
The Department of Physics organize seminars and workshops periodically on various physics topics, inviting guest speakers and experts to share their knowledge and insights. These events provide opportunities for the students to learn from practitioners in the field, engage in discussions about cutting-edge research and broaden their understanding of the different areas of Physics.
Furthermore, the Department of Physics may engage in collaborative research projects with other departments, institutions, or organizations to promote interdisciplinary research and applications of physics in various fields.
Overall, the Department of Physics plays a crucial role in providing students with a solid foundation in the principles and concepts of Physics, as well as developing their skills in experimental and theoretical physics.AIM :
The prime aim of the Department of Physics is to provide high-quality physics education, producing well-groomed graduates who will be strongly involved in pushing the frontiers of knowledge in physics and its related disciplines through academic activities.
Objective :
To create human resources with strong foundation in Physics which can be applied to wide areas in the field of Science and Technology To motivate students towards research in Physics. To carry out research through collaboration with researchers of other reputed academic institutions of India To succeed in Job opportunities in relevant to their area of interest. To improve leadership qualities, ethics for being a good citizen with scientific approach.
S No | Date | Name of the Activities | Resource person |
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01 | 07/03/2020 | One day National Virtual Workshop on "Computational methods for characterization of materials(CMCM – 2020)" |
1. Dr. S. GUNASEKARAN, Founder president, ISPA, Former Registrar, Periyar University, Dean (R & D), SPIHER, Chennai-54. 2. Dr. VENKATRAM REDDY BYRU, Prof.& Head, Dept. of Physics, Kakatiya University, Telangana. 3. Dr. P. KUMARADHAS, Prof.& Head, Dept. of Physics, Periyar University, Salam-11. |
02 | 03/07/2020 | National Seminar on Research Methods in Nonlinearity with Unidirectionality |
Dr. T.C. SABARI GIRISUN, Assistant Professor, Nanophotonics Lab, School of physics, Bharathidhasan University, Trichy. |
03 | 03/07/2020 | MOU Executed |
Indian Spectro Physics Association, Chennai. |
04 | 15/03/2022 & 16/03/2022 | Two days "International Virtual Conference on Materials Science and Technology" (ICMAST – 2022) |
1. Dr. S. GUNASEKARAN, Founder president, ISPA, Former Registrar, Periyar University, Dean (R & D), SPIHER, Chennai-54. 2. Dr. VENKATRAM REDDY BYRU, Prof.& Head, Dept. of Physics, Kakatiya University, Telangana. 3. Prof. JIBAN BODDER, Professor, Department of physics, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh. 4. Prof. SURESH SAGADEVAN, Professor Nanotechnology. Catalysis Research centre, University Malaya, Kuala lumpur Malaysia. 5. Prof. S.JAYAKUMAR, Associate Professor, Vivekananda College for Men, Chennai. 6. Dr.EZHUMALAI MUTHUKRISHNAN, University of Nebraska, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, USA. |
05 | 04/11/2022 | One Day "National Conference on Recent Innovations in Bio molecules and Spectroscopy" (NCRIBS – 2022) |
1. Dr. S. GUNASEKARAN, Founder president, ISPA, Former Registrar, Periyar University, Dean (R & D), SPIHER, Chennai-54. 2. Dr. P. KOLANDAIVEL, Former Registrar Periyar University, Salam-11. 3. Prof.M.N.PONNUSAMY, Emeritus Professor,CAS in Crystallography& Biophysics, University of Madras,Guindy campus, Chennai. |
06 | 04/11/2022 | MOU Renewal |
Kandaswami Kandar's College, Velur with Indian Spectro Physics Association, Chennai. |
07 | 22.03.2024 | One day Seminar / Invited Special Lecture on"Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat" |
1. Dr. S. GUNASEKARAN, Founder president, ISPA, Former Registrar, Periyar University, Dean (R & D), SPIHER ,Chennai-54. 2. Dr.P.JANANI, (Instructional Designer, Head, Academics), Digital Co Ordinator, ISPA, Chennai. |
Under Graduate :
B.Sc Physics
Post Graduate :
* M.Sc Physics
Research Programme :
*M.Phil Physics(Full time/Part Time)
*Ph.D Physics(Full time/Part Time)
* Unaided Courses
S No | Name | Designation |
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01 | Dr.K.SELVARAJU M.Sc., M.Phil., SET., Ph.D., |
Associate Professor & Head |
02 | Mr.N.SENGUTTUVAN M.Sc., M.Phil., |
Assistant Professor |
03 | Dr.K.RAVICHANDRAN M.Sc., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
Associate Professor |
04 | Dr. P.JAYALAKSHMI M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
Associate Professor |
05 | Dr. B.JOTHI M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
Assistant professor |
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
S No | Name | From | To |
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01 | Mr.S.DURAIRAJ M.Sc., |
1962 | 1995 |
02 | Mr.S.SAINATHAN M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., |
1995 | 2001 |
03 | Mr.K.K.SHAVAN SHAHIP M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., |
2001 | 2005 |
04 | Dr.K.SELVARAJU M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
2006 |
RETIRED PROFESSORS
S.No | Name | From | To |
---|---|---|---|
01 | Mr.S.DURAIRAJ M.Sc., |
1962 | 1995 |
02 | Mr.K.MATHIVANAN M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1964 | 1994 |
03 | Mr.S.SAINATHAN M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., |
1965 | 2001 |
04 | Mr.K.K.SHAVAN SHAHIP M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., |
1971 | 2005 |
05 | Mr.M.SUBRAMANIYAN M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1971 | 2005 |
06 | Mr.R.KALIMUTHU M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1971 | 2005 |
07 | Mr.M.CHANDRAKESAN M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1966 | 2002 |
S No | Date | Name of the Events | Resource Person |
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01 | 19.09.2018 | Low Temperature Crystal Growth Methods: An Introduction |
Dr. R. Ramesh Babu, Assistant Professor, Crystal Growth and the Thin Film Lab, Department of Physics, Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli. |
02 | 19.09.2019 | CareerOpportunities for Physicists |
Mr. Selvaraj, Tahsildar, Paramathi velur Tk, Namakkal Dt. |
03 | 03.01.2022 | Scope and Career Opportunities for Physics |
Dr. S. Kalaichelvan, Ph.D., Principal, Government Arts College (Autonomous) Salem. |
04 | 24.04.2022 | Alumni Meet |
Alumni |
05 | 01.04.2023 | Modern Physics and the opportunities for Physics students |
Prof. L. Guruprasad, Associate Professor of Physics, Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur. |
06 | 24.01.2024 | Recent advancements in Material Science |
Dr. D. Bharathi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Principal, Periyar University Arts and Science College, Senthamangalam, Namakkal. |
S No | Date | Name of the Events | Venue |
01 | 08.08.2022 to 22.08.2022 | Internship programme |
The Salem Co-Operative SugarMills Ltd ,Mohanur |
02 | 17-02-2023 | Industrial visit |
Radio Astronomy Centre and Cosmic Ray Laboratory – Ooty |
03 | 21.06.2023 to 10.07.2023 | Internship programme |
Unique Micro Computers PVT.LTD,Karur. |
04 | 10.02.2024 | Industrial visit |
BM Brilla Planetarium, Chennai.(Trivandrum) |











