Applied Physics
Department of Applied Physics was conceived in the year 1986 along with the inception of the Institute with an aim to provide scopes to build the foundation stones for higher studies in Engineering and other allied fields.The department offers Ph.D. in various specializations of the discipline.The backbone of the department is quality research, experienced faculty members and latest infrastructure.
Vision
To lay a foundation for excellence and encourage the upkeeping of the institution as a premier institution by inducing enthusiasm, interest, and passion in the study of Applied Physics in professional courses as a part of the curriculum.
Mission
- To awaken young minds and discover their talents both in theory and in practical Physics through dedication to teaching.
- To support the developmental activities of the institution and make the department vibrant for the development having our own contribution to it.
- To make vivacious contributions in the areas such as faculty, modern lab, etc., and establish a high level of competence in the study of Applied Physics.
- To develop a strategy in the department for continuous improvements in the areas of teaching and research in the field of physics.
Other
Objectives
- Quality and continuous improvement
- The faculty members of the department are committed towards improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities by availing opportunities for professional development and achievement.
- To promote ethical and responsible behavior among the students
- To engage in research, consulting services, and related activities that address the needs of the applied physics.
Laboratory
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Laboratory Details
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Name of Laboratory/ Size |
Significant Equipments and Software Available |
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Applied Physics Lab / 18x9 sq m. |
Deflection & Vibration Magnetometer, Stoke's & Poissuielle's Viscosity meter, Callender & Barnes Calorimeter, Logic Gates, Carry Foster’s Bridge, e/m by Thompson’s Method Kit, Traveling Microscope, Sonometer, Potentiometer, Bar Pendulum, Fly Wheel, Transistor & Diode Characteristics, Comparison of E.M.F. Jaeger’s and Capillary Rise Method Apparatus for Surface Tension, Thermal Conductivity Measurement, Energy gap measurment with Four Probe, Fly Wheel, Bar Pendulum, Solar Cell, Planck's Constant Kit, Photo Diode, Dielectric Constant Appratus etc. |
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Optics lab / 6x9 sq m. |
Nodal Slide Assembly, Newton’s Rings Apparatus, Bi-Prism Assembly, Telescope, Laser Optics Lab, Optical Fiber Kit, Photoconductivity Measurement Unit, Spectrometer with Imported Grating, Michelson Interferometer, Lux Meter, UV & Helium-Neon Laser Source, Mercury Lamp, Monochromatic Sodium Light Source etc. |
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Research Lab / 15x9 sq m. |
LED AAA Solar Simulator (Ossila), Keithley Sourcemeter 2450, Spin and Dip Coating Unit for Preparation of Thin Films, Spray Pyrolysis Unit with Compressor, Water Bath, Ball Mill Apparatus, Centrifuge Machine, Electronic Single Pan Balance (upto 0.1 mg), Triple Distillation Unit, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Magnetic Rotor, Digital pH & Conductivity Meter, Magnetic Stirrer (With Hot Plate), Muffle Furnace with Digital Temperature Controller (upto 1400 0C), Tubular Furnace, Digital Furnace (upto 900 0C), UV Double Beam Spectrophotometer (with Computer & Software), Digital Pico Ammeter, Digital Nano Ammeter, Photoluminescence Study Setup, Mechano Luminescence Study Setup, Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Optical filters, Resistivity measurement using Two Probe Appartus (with software). Hall Effect Apparatus, Photoconductivity Measurement Setup, Nitogen Cylinder, Glasswares, Chemicals etc. |
YouTube links of Physics Practical Videos
(With actual hands-on demonstration)
- Basic Measuring Instruments in Physics Lab: https://youtu.be/oEUOiQjat0w
- To determine fringe widthxxx of an interference pattern by Bi-Prism: https://youtu.be/bYVjeXGBWcc
- To determine the radius of curvature of Plano convex lens by Newton’s rings method: https://youtu.be/jbIwhyss1J4
- To determine the wavelength of spectral lines using a diffraction grating: https://youtu.be/L3RBAe018gE
- To determine the focal length of the combination of two thin convergent lenses separated by a distance using Nodal slide assembly: https://youtu.be/Of4nw5W7-Ro
- To determine the value of plank constant (h) with the help of a photocell: https://youtu.be/3YYb6RhKIqU
- To determine the forbidden energy gap of material of P-N junction diode: https://youtu.be/V8b5ywkWHBQ
- To study characteristic curves of P-N junction diode: https://youtu.be/eMDA_f_8ucw
- To study the Characteristics of LDR / Photoresistor: https://youtu.be/MIfsV765eOs
- To Study the Characteristics of Solar Cell: https://youtu.be/X-Igx8aBtzs
- To determine wavelength of Laser source using diffraction grating: https://youtu.be/OGCmdNTcCSY
- To determine the specific resistance of the given wire using carry foster bridge: https://youtu.be/AwG52CeZfRA
- To determine the surface tension of water at laboratory temperature by Jaeger’s Method: https://youtu.be/HYsh-ioj0rI
- To accurately measure the acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ with the help of a bar pendulum: https://youtu.be/eGo-BZVtdkg
- To determine the surface tension of water by capillary rise method: https://youtu.be/CSy0NM0fhvI
- Calibration of a Voltmeter with a Potentiometer: https://youtu.be/anWz5F7ypoI
- To determine the value of H, horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field by deflection magnetometer and vibration magnetometer: https://youtu.be/bmUmey58Uqc
- To determine the moment of inertia of a fly wheel about its own axis of rotation: https://youtu.be/ezgN3SIuazc
- To determine the coefficient of viscosity of water by Poiseuille’s method: https://youtu.be/iP2cBfw1Z9M
- Determination of coefficient of viscosity of a given liquid by Stoke’s method: https://youtu.be/6JB89KCKkiA
Research & Development
DETAILS OF SPONSORED RESEARCH
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Sl. No. |
Title of Research Project |
Name of PI/Co-PI/ Joint PI |
Duration of the Project |
Total Grants Received |
Name of the funding agency |
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1 |
Design and Development of FRET-Enhanced Lanthanide-Based Nanosensors for Neurotransmitter Detection with High Sensitivity and Selectivity |
Dr. Kanchan Upadhyay, Mentor- Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2025-2028 |
17.32 |
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India |
|
2 |
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Metal Nitrides for Perovskite Solar Cells |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani |
(3 Years) 2022-2025 |
7.297 |
UGC - DAE, IUC-CSR, Indore |
|
3 |
NIR-Sensitive GD 203 based materials as triggers for photoreaction of photosensitive materials for biomedical application” |
Dr. Kanchan Upadhyay, Mentor- Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2021-2024 |
33.468 |
Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi (DST) Govt. of India |
|
4 |
A Novel approach to the synthesis of photosensitive non structure material their characterization for Utilization of solar energy in Chhattisgarh |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Dr. Devi Singh Raghuvanshi, Dr. Ruby Das |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
|
5 |
Studies of luminescence properties of rare earth doped and co-doped phosphors |
Dr. Manmeet Kaur Bhuie, Dr. Prashant Kumar Sahu, Dr. Mimi Akash Pateria |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
|
6 |
Mechanoluminescence and the rmoluminescence studies of rare earth activated phosphors for display and mechanical sensors |
Dr. Vikash Vubey, Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar. |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
|
7 |
Development of low cost and high performance polymer gas sensor |
Dr. Devi Singh Raghuvanshi, Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Mr. B. Gopal Krishna |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
|
8 |
Mechanoluminescence for crack detection in cementitious structure |
Mr. Ram Krishna Mishra, Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar. |
(1 Year) 2019-2020 |
2.5 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
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9 |
Synthesis and Characterization of Rare Earth doped GdAlO3 Phosphors |
Dr. Samit Tiwari, Dr. Raunak Kr. Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2015 -2018 |
4.4 |
Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology, Raipur (CGCOST) |
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10 |
Synthesis and Characterization of doped Nano crystalline CdSe and CdS Thin Films Suitable for Sensor Applications |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das, Dr. Rajesh Lalwani |
(3 Years) 2012 - 2015 |
1.0 |
UGC - DAE, IUC-CSR, Indore |
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Total |
73.985 Lakhs |
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DETAILS OF FACULTY MEMBERS ELIGIBLE AS Ph.D. SUPERVISOR
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S. No. |
Subject/ Branch |
Name |
Designation (as per Statue 19 of State Govt.) |
Research Areas |
Total Teaching Experience |
Vacant Position of Seat of Ph.D. Scholars |
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1 |
Applied Physics |
Dr. Ruby Das |
Professor |
Experimental Solid State Physics - Preparation and characterization of thin films, Nano materials |
31 |
8 |
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2 |
Applied Physics |
Dr. Prashant Kumar Sahu |
Assistant Professor |
Thin Films, Nanotechnology, Materials Science |
19 |
3 |
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3 |
Applied Physics |
Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
Assistant Professor |
Solid State Physics, Luminescence |
16 |
2 |
DETAILS OF STTP/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ORGANIZED
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S.No |
Title |
TYPE(SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP/ STTP/Guest Lecture) |
Name of organizers |
Resource Person Complete Information |
Dates |
Level (National/International) |
No of participants |
Sponsoring agency |
Amount sponsored (Rs.) |
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1 |
Engineering Physics |
STTP |
NMEICT (MHRD) IIT Bombay |
IIT Bombay |
08th – 18th November 2015 |
National |
14 |
NMEICT (MHRD) IIT Bombay |
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2 |
Recent Advances in Theoretical and Experimental Physics and Future Perspectives of AICTE New Syllabus |
FDP |
Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg (C.G.) |
Dr. K.K. Sugandhi Ex-Professor Department of Physics NIT, Raipur (C.G.)
Dr. Mukul Gupta Scientist UGC-DAE CSR, Indore (M.P.)
Dr. Anjali Oudhia Professor, |
30th – 31st August 2019
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National |
21 |
CSVTU Bhilai Under TEQIP-III |
50,000 |
DETAILS OF CONFERENCES ORGANIZED
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S.No |
Conference Title |
Name of organizers |
Date |
Level-National/International |
Sponsoring agency |
Resource Person Complete Information(Key note speakers and session chairs) |
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1 |
BITCON-2021 on “Advances in Smart Nano Materials” |
Department of Applied Physics, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
22 - 23 October 2021 |
National |
Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
Dr. Mukul Gupta, Sceintist G, UGC DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore Dr. Rajiv Rawat, Scientist G, UGC DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore Dr. Namita Brahme, Professor SOS Physics & Astrophysics, PT RSSU, Raipur, Dr. Kavita Gour madam, Professor Dept. of Electronics, Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidayalya, Jabalpur, Dr. Ajay Vasudeo Rane, Composite Research Group, Dept. Mechanical Engg. Durban University South Africa, |
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2 |
BITCON-2020 on “New Horizons in Advanced Materials Development and Their characterization to Combat Current Challenges” |
Department of Applied Physics, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
20-Nov-20 |
National |
Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
Dr Amreesh Chandra, Professor IIT Kharagpur, Dr. Narendra Kumar Pandey, Professor University of Lucknow, Dr. Madhvendra Nath Tripathi, Associate professor GGU Bilaspur |
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3 |
BITCON-2019 on “Current Trends & Future |
Department of Applied Physics, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
01-Mar-19 |
National |
Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
Dr. K. SENTHILKANNAN |
|
4 |
BITCON-2018 on “Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology” |
Department of Applied Physics, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
15-Feb-18 |
National |
Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
Dr. Mukul Gupta |
|
5 |
BITCON-2017 on “Research Challenges in Nano Science & Technology” |
Department of Applied Physics, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
28-Mar-17 |
National |
Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
Dr. Ayush Khare, National Institute of Technology, Raipur Dr. Manoj Chopkar, National Institute of Technology, Raipur Dr. H. S. Tewari, GGU Bilaspur |
|
6 |
BITCON-2016 on "Physics of Luminescence and Emerging Trends" |
Department of Applied Physics, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
29 - 30 January 2016 |
National |
Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg |
Dr. R.C. Agrawal, Pt. R.S.S.U. Raipur Amitansu Pattanaik, Scientist, Dr. R.N. Baghel, Dr. Namita Bramhe, |
Number of Candidates supervised in P.G. and Ph.D. (completed and pursuing)
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S. No |
Name of Course |
Name of Student |
Name of University |
Date of Registration |
Name of Supervisor with Designation |
Status |
Topic of Thesis |
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01 |
Ph.D. |
Rajesh Lalwani |
CSVTU, Bhilai |
21 Nov, 2007 |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das, Professor |
Awarded in May 2012 |
Investigation of Structural and Optical Properties of CdS and PbS Doped Materials |
|
02 |
Ph.D. |
R. M. Chandola |
CSVTU, Bhilai |
20 Feb, 2009 |
Dr. Samit Tiwari, Professor |
Awarded in January 2013 |
Monte Carlo Simulation of Dosimetric Parameter of HDR Brachytherapy Ir-192 Source |
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03 |
Ph.D. |
Preeti Taunk |
CSVTU, Bhilai |
17 Jul, 2014 |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das, Professor |
Awarded in December 2018 |
Synthesis, Structural Characterization and Optical Properties of Pure and Doped Lead Hydroxide/Lead Oxide Nanoparticles |
|
04 |
Ph.D. |
Prashant Kr. Sahu |
CSVTU, Bhilai |
17 Jul, 2014 |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das, Professor |
Awarded in November 2019 |
Studies on Nano-Crystalline Properties of Chemically Deposited Pure and Doped CdSe Films |
|
05 |
M. Phil. |
Suman Pandey |
Dr. C.V. Raman University, Bilaspur |
April 2010 |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das, Professor |
Awarded in 2011 |
Study of Pure CdS and Zn Doped CdS Thin Film on Glass Substrate |
|
06 |
Ph.D. |
Brijlata Sharma |
CSVTU, Bhilai |
24 Dec, 2018 |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Associate Professor & Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das, Professor |
Awarded in January 2024 |
Synthesis of CdS Based Nanostructured Materials and Their Characterization for Optoelectronic Applications |
|
07 |
Ph.D. |
Seema Gupta |
CSVTU, Bhilai |
03 Sep, 2022 |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Associate Professor, & Dr. Prashant Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor |
Ph.D. Work Going On |
Systematic Investigation on Preparation and Characterization of Rare Earth Doped Metal Oxide Thin Films for Optoelectronic Applications |
|
08 |
Ph.D. |
Domeshwar Ram |
CSVTU, Bhilai |
01 Jan, 2025 |
Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
Ph.D. Work Going On |
Synthesis, Characterization and Optical Behavior of ZnO Nanocomposite |
|
09 |
Ph.D. |
Nitin Khanna |
CSVTU, Bhilai |
01 Jan, 2025 |
Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
Ph.D. Work Going On |
Evaluating Small organic Nanoparticles for NIR induced Photothermal Cancer therapy |
Consultancies / Testing
|
S. No. |
Date |
Party (Consultancy to /Testing for) |
Topic / Parameters |
Charge in Rs. |
|
1 |
26-12-2006 |
Chhattisgarh state Electricity Board |
Measurement of Magnetic flux density |
3367.00 |
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2 |
04-01-2007 |
Genus Overseas El3ctronics Limited, Jaipur |
Measurement of Magnetic flux density |
1222.00 |
|
3 |
10-10-2013 |
Balaji Minerals, Durg |
Fluid Properties of Hydraulic Oil |
2247.00 |
|
4 |
28-11-2013 |
Nagar Panchayat, Bishrampur, Sarguja, CG |
Pipe diameter and thickness of pipe |
- |
|
5 |
22-05-2024 |
Jagriti SSPU Junwani Bhilai |
Absorption Spectra of Sampe |
826.00 |
Honors And Awards
1. FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS (Some Glimpses)
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1. |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das has published 31 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals. She has completed one collaborative research project funded by UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore. She has supervised five research scholars for Ph.D. programme. Her biography was selected for the 2012 Edition of Marquis Who's Who in the World. The International Biographical centre, Cambridge, England and American Biographical Institute nominated her for various international awards. She was also nominated as Member in Executive Council, CSV Technical University, Bhilai (C.G.) in 2013. She is working as Chairman, Board Of Studies (BOS-Applied Physics), CSVTU from 2016. She is also reviewer of various reputed international and national journals. |
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2. |
Dr. Samit Tiwari has published 10 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals.He has undertaken one sanctioned research project from CCOST, Raipur.He has guided one research scholar for Ph.D. Presently he is working as Dean, Faculty of Sciences in CSVTU, Bhilai. He is also member of Flying Squad and Board of Studies in CSVTU, Bhilai. |
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3. |
Prof. C.S. Robinson has published 07 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals. He is Member, Board of Studies, CSVTU Bhilai and working as Student Mentor- Astro club & NPTEL (Physics), BIT, Durg. He also worked as coordinator of STTP on Engineering Physics. |
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4. |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani has published 17 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals. He has completed one collaborative research project funded by UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore. One research scholar is pursuing Ph.D. under his supervision. He was nominated for “Who is Who in the World” in 32nd edition& again in the edition of the year2018. His biography was selected in Asia specific who is who in 2016.He was also Nominated by the International Biographical Center for Top 100 Scientist 2017 & Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.He is member BOS in CSVTU, Bhilai and reviewer of various reputed international and national journals. |
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5. |
Prof. Prashant Kumar Sahu has published 05 research papers in different peer reviewed international and national journals. He is working as Member Board of Studies, CSVTU, Bhilai. He also worked as Coordinator of BITCON on Engineering Physics-2017. |
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6. |
Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar has published 116 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals. He has undertaken one sanctioned research project from CCOST, Raipur. He has received Best poster presentation award in National conference on luminescence and its application “NCLA” held at PES University, Bengaluru, in 2013.He also got Young scientist award (In Physics)organized by Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, sponsored by Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology in 2014.He got best poster award in 5th International conference on luminescence and Its application (ICLA-2015) held at PES University, Begaluru, in 2015. He is also editor and reviewer of various reputed international and national journals. |
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7. |
The citation of the research papers published by the faculty members of Physics department are above 1500 and h-index of the department is 20. |
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8. |
Total 07 books are published by the faculty members of the department |
2. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS(Some Glimpses)
Sponsored Projects
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Sl. No. |
Title of Research Project |
Name of PI/Co-PI/ Joint PI |
Duration of the Project |
Total Grants Received |
Name of the funding agency |
|
1 |
Design and Development of FRET-Enhanced Lanthanide-Based Nanosensors for Neurotransmitter Detection with High Sensitivity and Selectivity |
Dr. Kanchan Upadhyay, Mentor- Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2025-2028 |
17.32 |
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India |
|
2 |
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Metal Nitrides for Perovskite Solar Cells |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani |
(3 Years) 2022-2025 |
7.297 |
UGC - DAE, IUC-CSR, Indore |
|
3 |
NIR-Sensitive GD 203 based materials as triggers for photoreaction of photosensitive materials for biomedical application” |
Dr. Kanchan Upadhyay, Mentor- Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2021-2024 |
33.468 |
Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi (DST) Govt. of India |
|
4 |
A Novel approach to the synthesis of photosensitive non structure material their characterization for Utilization of solar energy in Chhattisgarh |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Dr. Devi Singh Raghuvanshi, Dr. Ruby Das |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
|
5 |
Studies of luminescence properties of rare earth doped and co-doped phosphors |
Dr. Manmeet Kaur Bhuie, Dr. Prashant Kumar Sahu, Dr. Mimi Akash Pateria |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
|
6 |
Mechanoluminescence and the rmoluminescence studies of rare earth activated phosphors for display and mechanical sensors |
Dr. Vikash Vubey, Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar. |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
|
7 |
Development of low cost and high performance polymer gas sensor |
Dr. Devi Singh Raghuvanshi, Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Mr. B. Gopal Krishna |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
|
8 |
Mechanoluminescence for crack detection in cementitious structure |
Mr. Ram Krishna Mishra, Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar. |
(1 Year) 2019-2020 |
2.5 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
|
9 |
Synthesis and Characterization of Rare Earth doped GdAlO3 Phosphors |
Dr. Samit Tiwari, Dr. Raunak Kr. Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2015 -2018 |
4.4 |
Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology, Raipur (CGCOST) |
|
10 |
Synthesis and Characterization of doped Nano crystalline CdSe and CdS Thin Films Suitable for Sensor Applications |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das, Dr. Rajesh Lalwani |
(3 Years) 2012 - 2015 |
1.0 |
UGC - DAE, IUC-CSR, Indore |
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Total |
73.985 Lakhs |
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