Ph. D. in Physics is a doctoral program offered by the School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore campuse.
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Welcome to the Department of Physics at Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, where the pursuit of excellence meets the art of scientific exploration. The department stands as a beacon of innovation, seamlessly blending a commitment to values with cutting-edge research, creating an environment that beckons the brightest minds to embark on transformative journeys.
In the realm of research, the department is a vibrant intellectual hub where the realms of theoretical and applied physics converge in harmonious synergy. Dynamic and diverse, our dedicated researchers delve into an expansive array of topics, from the intricacies of theoretical physics to the forefront of materials science. Explore the realm of nanomaterials, laser materials processing, biomaterials, optics, and more, as we collectively push the boundaries of knowledge and redefine the future.
What sets the department apart is the unwavering commitment to fostering an atmosphere of collaborative innovation. Here, interdisciplinary collaboration flourishes, creating a fertile ground for groundbreaking discoveries. As a researcher in the department, the scholar is at the forefront of cutting-edge projects—whether unraveling the mysteries of theoretical nuclear physics or engineering sustainable materials for future energy solutions.
The Department of Physics invites passionate students to be part of a vibrant academic community, where each day is an opportunity to contribute to the expanding landscape of knowledge. Embrace the extraordinary—welcome to a place where research not only transforms the future but also shapes the innovators for societal benefits.
Interview/Selection Process:
Theoretical Nuclear Physics
Nuclear Astrophysics
High Energy Nuclear & Particle Physics
Quark-Gluon Plasma
Dissipative Relativistic Hydrodynamics
Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials
Thin Film Solar Cells and Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Applications
Super Capacitor Applications
Metal oxides for energy harvesting applications
High-temperature wear and corrosion-resistant nanocomposite coatings
Nanomaterials Synthesis
Functional materials
Ceramics processing
Microstructural analysis
Electrochromic materials
Conducting polymer composites
Polymer blends
Biodegradable polymers
Carbon nanostructures
Metal chalcogenides
Laser Materials Processing
Ultrafast Laser Material Interaction
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructures
Applied optics
Eye Optics
Biomedical and Optical Instrumentation
Soft matter Physics
Biomaterials synthesis
Bioenergy
Biosensors
Magnetic Materials
Photo catalysis
Sustainable Multifunctional Materials
Semiconductor Physics
P-type Semiconductors
Luminescence materials
Redox Flow Batteries (aqueous and organic electrolytes)
Li-ion Battery
Beyond Li-ion Battery (Zn, Na, etc)
Supercapacitors
Hybrid supercapacitors
| Title of the Project | Funding Agency |
| Development of chemically modified carbon-based interfacial solar evaporator. | CSR-UGC |
| Collabrative Research Scheme (CRS) Project of UGC – ADE CSR Entitile | CSR-UGC |
| New Generation High Voltage “Micro-Supercapattery” Proto-Type for Various Wearable/Portable Power Backup Applications | CSR-UGC |
| Development of photoferroic materials for efficient solar energy harvesting | UGC DAE-Consortium For scientific research |
| Sustainable power generation by hydrovoltaic technology using solar evaporation;understanding the mechanism | SERB |
| Development of Indigenous Remote embedded Operating platform for Tele-diagnosis of Ophthalmological Disorders | MSME .Govt of India |
| An indepth study oriented towards rejuvenation of surviving purna katha akshyana Traditions of kerala – pathakam and chakayar kuthu | AICT |
| Development of electrospun Nano fibrous surface coated biodegradable smart implants for orthopedic application. | ICMR |
| Frankincense based mask for Lung Immunity: – Development of a Prototype | ICMR |
| Development of chemically modified carbon based interfacial solar evaporator | DST/TMD/CERI |
| Construction of a basic flash sintering set -up and study of its application to the fabrication of dense oxides abnd carbides | SERB |
| Name of the Research Lab | Major Facilities / Equipment Details | |
| Material Processing Laboratory | Tubular furnace | 3 Zone Tubular furnace, Temperature 900 ºC |
| Spray coating unit | ||
| Muffle furnace | Maximum temperature 700 ºC | |
| Hot air oven | Maximum temperature 250 ºC | |
| Ceramic Research Laboratory | Customized furnace | Maximum temperature 800 ºC |
| DC power supply | Maximum voltage1500 V and current 1A | |
| Hydraulic press | Maximum pressure 10 TON | |
| Nanomaterial Laboratory | PL spectrophotometer | Shimadzu RF -6000 |
| Electrochemical workstation | Wonatech SP1 Zive | |
| Keithley I-V instrument | Keithley source meter | |
| Thin film coating unit | ||
| Spin coating unit | Spin NXG P-1 with 6000 rpm | |
| Ayurvedic Medicinal Research and Industrial Technology Acquisition Laboratory (AMRITA) | Gas Chromatography | Detector: FID, TCD (4 Tungsten Rhenium Filaments), with hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen cylinder |
| Light and Photonics Research Laboratory | Polarizing Optical Microscope | With auto focus camera |
| High sensitive detectors | Amplification in UV, Visible & IR- region | |
| Biomaterials Laboratory | Electro spinning unit | Holmarc (HO-IAD-CAM-01BC)
With tri axial setup, holder size-25 × 20 × 5 mm, Voltage 0-40 kV |
| Electrochemical workstation | Origalys,
includes EIS facility |
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| Hot air oven | Maximum temperature 200 ºC | |
| Metal grinding/ polishing machine | ||