Department of Physics
The Department of Physics has a glorious history of over four decades with many golden feathers in its cap. It is the first undergraduate department in the college, having started the B.Sc. Physics programme in 1976. Prof. P T Joseph, who was the first head of the department, also led the college as its principal from 1990 to 1998.
The department addresses the academic requirements of students who are specializing in Physics, as well as those enrolled in complementary courses and open courses. Presently there are 4 teaching staff and 2 non-teaching staff in the department. The department has very well equipped UG core and complementary laboratories, workshop and a conference hall. Since 2017, the department has been sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) through the FIST program. In 2020, a research laboratory (sponsored by DST - FIST) was established to facilitate advanced research endeavors in various essential areas of Physics. This sponsorship will continue for five years.
| Major | Seat | Minor | MDC | SEC | AEC | VAC | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons) Physics | 32 |
Foundations of Physics (Sem 1), Modern Physics (Sem 2) |
Physics around you (Sem 1), Observational Astronomy (Sem 2) |
Physics Using Computational Tools (Sem 5), Essential Machine Learning for Physicists (Sem 6) |
Nil | Environmental Physics and Human Rights (Sem 6) | View / Download |
| Programme | Seat | Complementary Course | Open Course | Choice Based Course | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Sc. Physics Model I | 32 | Mathematics, Chemistry | Our Universe | Material Science | View / Download |
Prof.Smitha Mathew (HoD)
Assistant Professor
M.Sc.
+918547237383
Prof.Nelson Kuriakose
Assistant Professor
M.Sc, B.Ed.
+919747321513
Dr.Vimal G
Assistant Professor
M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D
+919747321998
Dr. Jesby George
Assistant Professor
M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D
jesbysjc@gmail.com
Prof. G Ajith Kumar
Visiting Faculty
Ph.D
akgsh2005@gmail.com
- Online coaching center in collaboration with UV Physics Academy, Hyderabad, specifically for CSIR-NET and GATE examinations.
- Prof. P.T Joseph Memorial Conference Hall instituted with the financial aid of Former Faculty Prof. Philomene Joseph, College management and Alumni.
- A Lecture Series instituted with the financial aid of the family of Dr. Rosalin Abraham, former faculty of the department .
Equipments under DST FIST
The Physics Department has acquired the following instruments through the DST-FIST support for enhancing the scope of B.Sc. Physics practical and facilitating research endeavors.
- Crystal Growth Chamber (SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC- SSI – WB01)
- HALL EFFECT SES (HEX21C)
- HIOKI - LCR METER (MODEL IM 3523)
- Hydrogen Spectra - Balmer Series apparatus
- Michelson interferometer (Model No: HO-ED-INT-06S)
- Rotary Vaccum Pump
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Programmes Conducted by the department of with the funding of external agencies
- National Conference, NCETMS-2022 funded by BRNS, Kerala State Higher Education Council
- Science Academies’ Lecture workshop on ‘Magnetism’ funded by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and The National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad.
- National Workshop on Density Functional Theory funded by KSCSTE and DST-SERB
- KSCSTE sponsored One Day Workshop on Learning Tools for Digital Natives
- Science Academies’ Refresher Course on General Relativity and Cosmology funded by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and The National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad.
- Inspiron’23 - Awareness programme and Competitions for higher secondary students sponsored by Federal Bank
- Sastrajalakam, Sastrapadham - Science Enrichment Programmes
Students Achievements
University Examination Top Positions
- Adwaitha Prem - First position in the M.G University B.Sc Physics Examination, 2024.
- Neha Alphonsa Trentin - Fifth position in the M.G University B.Sc Physics Examination, 2024
- Parvathy V.S - Fifth position in the M.G University B.Sc Physics Examination, 2023.
- Sandra Santhosh - First position in the M.G University B.Sc Physics Examination, 2022.
- Aishwarya Pradeep - Fourth position in the M.G University B.Sc Physics Examination, 2022.
- Ruksana Sihaj - Sixth position in the M.G University B.Sc Physics Examination, 2022.
- Gadha S - Eighth position in the M.G University B.Sc Physics Examination, 2018.
Other Achievements
- Three students - Krishna KR, Anusri MS and Sandra Somarajan- secured placements at TCS in 2024
- Four students—Sandra F. Lopaz, Gouri Nandana, Nichol Joseph, and Neha Alphonsa Trentin—secured placements at Accenture in 2024
- Surya Biju won Gold Medal in M.G University Weightlifting Championship, December 2022.
- Anusri M.S secured A - grade in Kavithaparaynam and Aksharaslogam in Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival 2022.
- Krishna Rajeev secured A - grade in Classical Dance and Mohiniyattam in Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival 2022.
- Adwaitha Prem has been awarded the Inspire Fellowship -2021.
- Arundhathy Bose has secured third prize in the “Yodhav”, painting competition conducted by the Police Department, Kottayam, 2022.
- Haritha P S has won the first prize in mime competition as a part of cultural carnival conducted by District administration and Vimukthi Mission Kottayam, 2022.
Faculty Achievements
- Dr. Jesby George was awarded Indian National Science Academy (INSA) - Visiting Scientist Programme during 2023-24.
- Dr. Jesby George is an invitee of the midyear annual meet of the Indian Academy of Sciences during 7 th and 8 th July 2023 at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
- Mr. Nelson Kuriakose is the Chairman of UG Board of studies of Physics, M.G University, Kottayam
- Dr. Vimal G is the Board of studies member of Integrated Physics Programme in Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous College)