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The department of physics at Chandigarh University was established with the vision to provide world class research exposure and to train young minds in the field of physics so that they contribute in developing knowledge based society.
Profound efforts of our students and faculty members have been fruitful due to which our students are selected in premier international research institutes for higher studies as well are able to get the DST Inspire Fellowships so as to pursue their doctorate studies. Students are pursuing their Ph.D. in international collaboration.
Physics Department, Chandigarh University conducts premier research in field of Material Science and Computational Physics India. To fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, faculty work across different research areas of physics such as photovoltaic, thin film technologies, VLSI Design, Astronomy and Astrophysics, High Energy Physics, Particle detectors, Theoretical Particle Physics, Cold Atoms, Non-linear Dynamics, modelling and simulations, Superconductors, Materials Technology, Multiferroics and Spintronic Materials, Optical and Electronic Materials are provided. A state of the art laboratories equipped with the latest instruments and software for enriching the experiential learning of the students are developed.
Dr. Abhishek Kumar research primarily focuses on the development of novel electrodes materials for Li ion batteries, organic thin films, polymer nano composites and plasmonic nanostructures. His experimental research is devoted to the synthesis of nanomaterials for improving cyclic stability, rate capability and energy density of Li ion batteries. He also works on the development of polymer nanocompsites for flexible electronics applications. He works in close collaborations with researchers from Sao Paulo University, Brazil, Elettra synchrotron facility, Italy and other national laboratories.
Read MoreDr. Abhishek Kumar research primarily focuses on the development of novel electrodes materials for Li ion batteries, organic thin films, polymer nano composites and plasmonic nanostructures. His experimental research is devoted to the synthesis of nanomaterials for improving cyclic stability, rate capability and energy density of Li ion batteries. He also works on the development of polymer nanocompsites for flexible electronics applications. He works in close collaborations with researchers from Sao Paulo University, Brazil, Elettra synchrotron facility, Italy and other national laboratories.
Dr. Gourav has worked on the synthesis of low cost electrocatalysts like Nano-structured Transition Metal Carbides, 2D-Chalcogenides, Oxides, Nitrides, Metal organic framework (MOF: ZIF-8, ZIF-67), Aniline/Pyrrole polymerization, 2D materials (graphene, MXene: Ti3C2Tx), introduction of heteroatoms of transition metals with nitrogen on porous carbon-based materials for Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR). He has also worked on synthesis of Nickel foam supported sulfide nanowire, porous metal Oxide, CNT interconnected Transition-metal dichalcogenides for hydrogen and oxygen generation through electrochemical water splitting (OER/HER) process. He has also published work in collaboration on the materials for Li/Na-ion batteries in peer-reviewed journal.
Read MoreDr. Gourav has worked on the synthesis of low cost electrocatalysts like Nano-structured Transition Metal Carbides, 2D-Chalcogenides, Oxides, Nitrides, Metal organic framework (MOF: ZIF-8, ZIF-67), Aniline/Pyrrole polymerization, 2D materials (graphene, MXene: Ti3C2Tx), introduction of heteroatoms of transition metals with nitrogen on porous carbon-based materials for Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR). He has also worked on synthesis of Nickel foam supported sulfide nanowire, porous metal Oxide, CNT interconnected Transition-metal dichalcogenides for hydrogen and oxygen generation through electrochemical water splitting (OER/HER) process. He has also published work in collaboration on the materials for Li/Na-ion batteries in peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. Shilpi Jindal explores the structural, electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of lead-free perovskite, tungsten bronze ferroelectric, and antiferroelectric ceramics. Utilizing the solid-state fabrication method, her research group successfully synthesized tungsten bronze ceramics with compositions such as (Ba5CaCuXTi2−xNb8O30), Ba0.95Sr0.05Ca5Ti2-xFexNb8O30, BST perovskite ceramics, and silver niobate antiferroelectric ceramics. The tungsten bronze ceramics, characterized by a Curie temperature ranging from 400 to 450K, demonstrate non-relaxor behavior even at room temperature. This unique attribute significantly enhances the adaptability and potential applications of the fabricated ceramics. Tungsten bronze structure ceramics have emerged as crucial materials in various applications, including actuators, transducers, electro-optic devices, ferroelectric random-access memory, and microwave devices. Widely utilized in numerous industrial applications, these ceramics are recognized for their spontaneous polarization and notable features such as high dielectric constant, low dielectric loss, low leakage current density, excellent thermal stability, and high piezoelectric coefficient.
Read MoreDr. Shilpi Jindal explores the structural, electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of lead-free perovskite, tungsten bronze ferroelectric, and antiferroelectric ceramics. Utilizing the solid-state fabrication method, her research group successfully synthesized tungsten bronze ceramics with compositions such as (Ba5CaCuXTi2−xNb8O30), Ba0.95Sr0.05Ca5Ti2-xFexNb8O30, BST perovskite ceramics, and silver niobate antiferroelectric ceramics. The tungsten bronze ceramics, characterized by a Curie temperature ranging from 400 to 450K, demonstrate non-relaxor behavior even at room temperature. This unique attribute significantly enhances the adaptability and potential applications of the fabricated ceramics. Tungsten bronze structure ceramics have emerged as crucial materials in various applications, including actuators, transducers, electro-optic devices, ferroelectric random-access memory, and microwave devices. Widely utilized in numerous industrial applications, these ceramics are recognized for their spontaneous polarization and notable features such as high dielectric constant, low dielectric loss, low leakage current density, excellent thermal stability, and high piezoelectric coefficient.
Dr. Anand Somvanshi researches in experimental material science His expertise lies in the domain of multiferroics and spintronic materials. His primary research focus revolves around enhancing multiferroic properties in perovskite-based Type-II and composite materials, with the ultimate goal of optimizing their utility in efficient memory devices. Driven by a passion for exploring the frontiers of material science, his work delves into the intricate mechanisms governing the behavior of these materials, aiming to unlock their full potential for technological applications.
Read MoreDr. Anand Somvanshi researches in experimental material science His expertise lies in the domain of multiferroics and spintronic materials. His primary research focus revolves around enhancing multiferroic properties in perovskite-based Type-II and composite materials, with the ultimate goal of optimizing their utility in efficient memory devices. Driven by a passion for exploring the frontiers of material science, his work delves into the intricate mechanisms governing the behavior of these materials, aiming to unlock their full potential for technological applications.
Dr. Pawan Kumar is working on low dimensional semiconductor materials. His research interest includes but is not limited to semiconductor nano materials, thin films, ZnO-based UV photodetectors and ZnO-Polymer composites for 3D printing. He reported enhancement in optical emission, change in absorption and improved RTFM properties in rare earth (Eu, Dy and Tb) 1% doped ZnO nanoparticles with Li (0.25-1%) co-doping as charge compensator. In one of his works, he reported Dy-doped ZnO thin film UV detector exhibits enhanced UV photo response as compared to pure ZnO thin film. He further explored Eu Li co-doped ZnO for UV photodetector application. He is also exploring the role of ZnO in 3D printing with enhance shape memory effect. The ZnO with different thermoplastic materials has shown very interesting properties for 3D printing applications.
Read MoreDr. Pawan Kumar is working on low dimensional semiconductor materials. His research interest includes but is not limited to semiconductor nano materials, thin films, ZnO-based UV photodetectors and ZnO-Polymer composites for 3D printing. He reported enhancement in optical emission, change in absorption and improved RTFM properties in rare earth (Eu, Dy and Tb) 1% doped ZnO nanoparticles with Li (0.25-1%) co-doping as charge compensator. In one of his works, he reported Dy-doped ZnO thin film UV detector exhibits enhanced UV photo response as compared to pure ZnO thin film. He further explored Eu Li co-doped ZnO for UV photodetector application. He is also exploring the role of ZnO in 3D printing with enhance shape memory effect. The ZnO with different thermoplastic materials has shown very interesting properties for 3D printing applications.
Dr. Shivani Singla conducts research on linear and nonlinear optical behaviour of various glass systems containing gold nanoparticles. Her group have successfully developed a fabrication method for the dispersion of gold nanoparticles in the glass along with the control on size and shape of gold nanoparticles. Fabricated glasses are found to own high optical nonlinearity that makes them highly suitable for optical switching and sensing devices. Her current interest involves development of optical sensor for early stage detection. The study involves the interaction of cancer cells with the glass matrix followed by modification in optical response of the glass. Other research interest include the development of a novel method for the achievement of crack-resistant/self-healing glass.
Read MoreDr. Shivani Singla conducts research on linear and nonlinear optical behaviour of various glass systems containing gold nanoparticles. Her group have successfully developed a fabrication method for the dispersion of gold nanoparticles in the glass along with the control on size and shape of gold nanoparticles. Fabricated glasses are found to own high optical nonlinearity that makes them highly suitable for optical switching and sensing devices. Her current interest involves development of optical sensor for early stage detection. The study involves the interaction of cancer cells with the glass matrix followed by modification in optical response of the glass. Other research interest include the development of a novel method for the achievement of crack-resistant/self-healing glass.
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, experimental physicist, is dedicated to advancing the field through his pioneering work in developing synthesis protocols for various nanostructures. His research is focused on achieving precision and versatility in the synthesis of nanostructures, encompassing a broad spectrum of sizes, shapes, and chemical compositions. Dr. Kumar's expertise extends to the design and fabrication of nanostructures tailored for specific applications, including but not limited to photo-catalysis, gas sensing, anti-cancer, antimicrobial, seed germination, and electronic applications. In his pursuit of scientific innovation, Dr. Kumar employs cutting-edge techniques and methodologies to precisely control the properties of nanostructures. Dr. Kumar's global impact extends beyond borders, as he collaborates with researchers and scientists from diverse regions including the USA, South Korea, Nigeria, Italy, France, Saudi Arabia, China, and India. This international collaboration underscores his commitment to advancing the application of nanomaterials on a global scale. His research spans the intricate realm of nanoscience, with a keen focus on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by nanomaterials.
Read MoreDr. Sanjeev Kumar, experimental physicist, is dedicated to advancing the field through his pioneering work in developing synthesis protocols for various nanostructures. His research is focused on achieving precision and versatility in the synthesis of nanostructures, encompassing a broad spectrum of sizes, shapes, and chemical compositions. Dr. Kumar's expertise extends to the design and fabrication of nanostructures tailored for specific applications, including but not limited to photo-catalysis, gas sensing, anti-cancer, antimicrobial, seed germination, and electronic applications. In his pursuit of scientific innovation, Dr. Kumar employs cutting-edge techniques and methodologies to precisely control the properties of nanostructures. Dr. Kumar's global impact extends beyond borders, as he collaborates with researchers and scientists from diverse regions including the USA, South Korea, Nigeria, Italy, France, Saudi Arabia, China, and India. This international collaboration underscores his commitment to advancing the application of nanomaterials on a global scale. His research spans the intricate realm of nanoscience, with a keen focus on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by nanomaterials.
Dr. Amit Sharma specializes in theoretical physics and complex systems science, with a focus on coupled oscillator dynamics, mathematical modeling, complex networks, brain dynamics, and other intricate systems marked by significant complexity and nonlinearity.
Read MoreDr. Amit Sharma specializes in theoretical physics and complex systems science, with a focus on coupled oscillator dynamics, mathematical modeling, complex networks, brain dynamics, and other intricate systems marked by significant complexity and nonlinearity.
Dr. Mandeep Kaur is a theorist working in the field of Theoretical Atomic Physics using Computational methods such as Many-Body Relativistic Methods. Her research work mainly focuses on theoretical calculations of atomic properties of alkali atoms and alkaline-earth metal atoms such as line strengths, transition probabilities and oscillator strengths, atomic lifetimes, static as well as dynamic dipole and quadrupole polarizabilities, magic wavelengths and tune-out wavelengths, Zeeman Shift, Stark Shift, Blackbody radiation shift in atomic energy levels. This theoretical work has extensive applications in facilitating experiments such as optical trapping of atoms and high-precision experiments for testing fundamental physics. The evaluation of electric dipole polarizabilities and magic wavelengths of neutral atoms paves the way for facilitating recent experimental ventures of optical trapping of atoms which can further revolutionize the Quantum Simulations and ultracold atom-ion collision experiments.
Read MoreDr. Mandeep Kaur is a theorist working in the field of Theoretical Atomic Physics using Computational methods such as Many-Body Relativistic Methods. Her research work mainly focuses on theoretical calculations of atomic properties of alkali atoms and alkaline-earth metal atoms such as line strengths, transition probabilities and oscillator strengths, atomic lifetimes, static as well as dynamic dipole and quadrupole polarizabilities, magic wavelengths and tune-out wavelengths, Zeeman Shift, Stark Shift, Blackbody radiation shift in atomic energy levels. This theoretical work has extensive applications in facilitating experiments such as optical trapping of atoms and high-precision experiments for testing fundamental physics. The evaluation of electric dipole polarizabilities and magic wavelengths of neutral atoms paves the way for facilitating recent experimental ventures of optical trapping of atoms which can further revolutionize the Quantum Simulations and ultracold atom-ion collision experiments.
Dr. Kanishka research work includes study of particles, detector physics, astrophysics, data analysis of experimental high energy physics. She has worked on the R&D of resistive plate chambers (RPCs) and scintillator detectors used in particle physics. The glass RPC detectors have been designed, fabricated, characterized to find the efficiency of detectors. She also worked on the simulations of the detector for detector resolutions and efficiencies. These detector simulation inputs were used to study the rock muons that come from the usual interactions of neutrinos with rock inside the earth at proposed magnetized Iron CALorimeter (ICAL) detector at India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO). She has collaborated with India-based Neutrino Observatory which is an upcoming mega-science project in India. She has done three post-doctorates; Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil), Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Panjab University. She also collaborated with National Centre for Nuclear Research Poland and Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
Read MoreDr. Kanishka research work includes study of particles, detector physics, astrophysics, data analysis of experimental high energy physics. She has worked on the R&D of resistive plate chambers (RPCs) and scintillator detectors used in particle physics. The glass RPC detectors have been designed, fabricated, characterized to find the efficiency of detectors. She also worked on the simulations of the detector for detector resolutions and efficiencies. These detector simulation inputs were used to study the rock muons that come from the usual interactions of neutrinos with rock inside the earth at proposed magnetized Iron CALorimeter (ICAL) detector at India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO). She has collaborated with India-based Neutrino Observatory which is an upcoming mega-science project in India. She has done three post-doctorates; Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil), Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Panjab University. She also collaborated with National Centre for Nuclear Research Poland and Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
Dr. Yogesh Kumar conducts research to unveil the structural, electrical, electronic and optical properties of oxide thin films. His current area of interest in research is wide bandgap oxide materials for transparent conducting oxide applications, particularly perovskite-structured oxide thin films. The research combines the two mutually exclusive properties, electrical conductivity and optical transparency, in a wide bandgap oxide material. He has developed La-doped SrSnO3 films with the highest reported mobility (228 cm2V-1s-1) while maintaining the transparency above 80 %. The preparation of thin films using novel approaches such as molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and pulsed lased deposition (PLD) is part of the study. The characterization section includes transport measurements, x-ray/neutron diffraction, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and synchrotron-based absorption methods (XAS/EXAFS). In addition, swift heavy-ion irradiations are irradiated at IUAC, Delhi to modified the deposited thin films.
Read MoreDr. Yogesh Kumar conducts research to unveil the structural, electrical, electronic and optical properties of oxide thin films. His current area of interest in research is wide bandgap oxide materials for transparent conducting oxide applications, particularly perovskite-structured oxide thin films. The research combines the two mutually exclusive properties, electrical conductivity and optical transparency, in a wide bandgap oxide material. He has developed La-doped SrSnO3 films with the highest reported mobility (228 cm2V-1s-1) while maintaining the transparency above 80 %. The preparation of thin films using novel approaches such as molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and pulsed lased deposition (PLD) is part of the study. The characterization section includes transport measurements, x-ray/neutron diffraction, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and synchrotron-based absorption methods (XAS/EXAFS). In addition, swift heavy-ion irradiations are irradiated at IUAC, Delhi to modified the deposited thin films.
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