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Rani Channamma University, Belagavi
The Department of Studies and Research in Physics under the School of Basic Sciences was established in the academic year 2011 and offers Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. programmes in Physics. The department was started with an intention to strengthen science education in the northern part of Karnataka. The present intake for the M.Sc. course is 45, and admission is based on the merit-cum-roster system as per the Govt. of Karnataka. The department follows the CBCS Scheme syllabus. The Department of Physics is equipped with modern laboratory equipment and currently offers Condensed Matter Physics as a specialization. In the future, the department intends to start other specialization subjects such as Nuclear and Particle Physics, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Electronics, and related interdisciplinary courses. Faculty members of the department have generated external research funds to the tune of 1.2 crores and are involved in designing and building research instruments. Several students of the department have cleared the SLET examination, and a considerable number of students are pursuing research in various Universities.
To make the Department of Physics under the umbrella of Rani Channamma University, the most preferred centre of higher education in the areas of Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, and Electronics.
| Eligibility | B.Sc. with Physics |
|---|---|
| Admission Criteria | Merit List (Consolidated Marks in Physics subject in B.Sc. Course) |
| Mode of Study | Regular |
| Programme Duration | 2 Years |
| Scope | Teaching & Research |
| Career Prospects | Higher education, Research, Industry and teaching positions |
| Admission Procedure | Merit cum reservation |
| Eligibility | M.Sc. Physics |
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| Admission Criteria | Merit List |
| Mode of Study | Regular (Part Time & Full Time) |
| Programme Duration | 3 Years |
| Scope | Teaching & Research |
| Career Prospects | Industry, Teaching in higher educational institutes, Post Doctoral positions. |
| Admission Procedure | Merit cum reservation |
Information will be updated soon.
| Name: | Prof. Balachandra G. Hegde |
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| Designation: | Professor |
| Email-id: | bghegde@rcub.ac.in |
| Mobile Number: | +91 8277336421 |
| Period of Chairmanship: | 18-09-2015 to 17-09-2017 & 11/04/2018 to Present |
| Designation: | Professor and Chairman |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Email-id: | bghegde@rcub.ac.in |
| Mobile: | +91 8277336421 |
| Resume: | View Resume |
Professor Hegde received his M.Sc. in Physics from Karnatak University, Dharwad, in 1989 and a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from Bangalore University in 2002. He worked on radiation damage pathways in solids using EPR. From 2002 to 2012, he was a post-doctoral research associate and research scientist at the University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, focusing on structural studies of proteins using Pulse EPR. He joined Rani Channamma University in 2013. His research interests include magnetic ordering in nanoparticles, multiferroic materials, and developing instrumentation for magnetic property studies. He has over 60 publications and is handling three major research projects worth Rs. 80 Lakhs. He is also the Nodal Officer for the PM USHA scheme.
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
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| Qualification: | M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Resume: | View Resume |
Dr. Kanagalekar completed his M.Sc. in Physics from Karnatak University, Dharwad, in 2006. He qualified for GATE and CSIR-NET-JRF and pursued his Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics at IIT Bombay. His thesis was on "Study of high spin states of I-126 populated using heavy ion fusion reactions." He joined Rani Channamma University in 2013. His research interests include Experimental Nuclear Physics, Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, and Ancient Indian Mathematics and Astronomy.
Prof. B. G. Hegde: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, including magnetic ordering in nanoparticles, multiferroic materials, structural studies of proteins using EPR, developing instrumentation for magnetic properties, Hall effect studies, and thin film deposition.
Dr. Bhushan A Kanagalekar: Experimental Nuclear Structure and Reactions, Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Provenance and Grouping studies of Archaeological samples, and Ancient Indian Mathematics and Astronomy.
| # | Faculty | Project Title | Funding Agency | Amount (Lakhs) | Year/Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. B. G. Hegde | Monodisperse Manganite Nano Particle Synthesis... | VGST (KFIST L1), GoK | 20 | 2014-15 (2 years) |
| 2 | Investigations into structural organization... of alpha-synuclein | DBT North East Twinning program | 25 | 2017-18 (3 years) | |
| 3 | Optoelectronic applications of dye sensitized ZnO nano structures. | VGST (KFIST L1), GoK | 40 | 2016-17 (2 years) | |
| 4 | Magnetic Ordering and Colossal Magneto Resistance... | RCUB Teacher Research programme | 0.775 | 2017-18 (1 year) | |
| 5 | Development of Method to Detect Spin Fluctuations... | PM USHA MERU Soft component RCUB | 1 | 2025-26 (Ongoing) | |
| 6 | Dr. Bhushan Kanagalekar | Fusion Reaction Studies with Weakly Bound Nuclei | BRNS, Mumbai | 24 | 2019-20 (3 years) |
| 7 | Green Nanotechnology Based Fabrication of Electrode Materials... | PM USHA MERU Soft component RCUB | 1 | 2025-26 (Ongoing) |
Curricular and co-curricular activities are conducted in the department every semester.
A special talk on “Earthquake Prediction Using VLF Radio Technique” was arranged on June 22, 2024. Dr. Prasanna Waichal from Waichal Research Institute, Ichalkaranji, was the chief guest and elaborated on early earthquake detection and risk minimization.
A Quiz Program and a Science Talk were conducted on April 11, 2023. The quiz covered various science topics. The science talk, "Recent Trends in Condensed Matter Physics," was delivered online by Dr. Samvit G. Menon, a Marie-Curie Fellow.
An online NET/SET coaching workshop was held on August 3, 2022. Dr. M. M. Pattanshetty was the chief guest and provided guidance on paper-solving skills.
An induction program for newly admitted students was held on January 12, 2021. Prof. J. Manjanna, Department of Chemistry, was the Chief Guest and motivated students to pursue higher education with excellence.
The Department of Physics is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for M.Sc. lab and for Research. Following is a list of some of the instruments for student use:
EPR Spectrometer (BRUKER) - Donated by Prof. S. V. Bhat, IISc Bangalore
UV/VIS Spectrophotometer UV 3092
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Alumni Coordinator Name: Dr. Bhushan Kanagalekar
| Year | Total Students | Pass Out Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 32 | 31 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 31 |
| 2021-22 | 31 | 26 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 37 |
| 2019-20 | 36 | 32 |
Name: Sameena Mulla
Designation: Ph.D.
student
Working for: NCU & COMU JNCASR,
Bangalore
Email: samina@jncasr.ac.in
Name: Dr. Akshayakumar Kompa
Designation:
Research Fellow (Postdoc)
Working for: Engineering Product
Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design
(SUTD)
Email: akshayakumarkompa@gmail.com
Postal Address:
Department of Physics, Rani Channamma University,
Vidyasangam NH-4, Belagavi-591156
Phone: 8277336421, 8618177989
Email-id: physicsdept@rcub.ac.in