Department of Physics

Profile

The Department of Physics, established in the year 1966 is one of the renowned research departments in the college. The department known for reputed teaching and research has a team of highly qualified, dedicated and experienced faculty. The department celebrated its golden jubilee in the year 2016 and continues to serve the women community with quality education. The department was elevated to a research centre during the year 1979 with 11 research supervisors and so far, 24 Ph. D degrees have been awarded. The department is granted with DST- FIST at the department level during the year 2006 – 2011 and 2014 – 2019 under college level. The B.Voc. programme on “Electronic circuit designer and Electrician” was sanctioned by UGC in the year 2018 under the skill based education through National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).


Goals
  • To make the students academically proficient and professionally dynamic
  • To achieve holistic development to meet global challenges
  • To kindle the research aptitude in emerging fields of Physics
Objectives
  • To develop analytical thinking to acquire specific skills
  • To foster scientific temper and inculcate innovative ideas
  • To cope with microscopic and macroscopic levels of mastering Physics
  • To provide wide scope of job opportunities in multi-disciplinary fields

Programmes offered

B.Sc. Physics M.Sc. Physics M.Phil. Physics Ph.D. Physics

Course Structure

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Research 

Research Advisors
Ph.D. M.Phil.
Dr. R. Padmavathy (Retd.) Dr. R. Padmavathy (Retd.)
Dr. P.K. Manimozhi
Dr. R. Kavitha

Research Projects Books Published Seminars Organized
Minor projects - 9
Major Project   - 3
19 National        - 5
International - 3 

Result

UG

PG

M.Phil


University Rank

UG

YEAR RANK NAME
2023-2024 4 V.S. Samaya
2022-2023 4 P. Varalakshmi
2021-2022 13 N.S. Anuhapriyadharshini
2020-2021 5 S. Bhavadharini
2019-2020 4 R.G. Dharmavarshine

PG

YEAR RANK NAME
2023-2024 3 R. Dharshini
2022-2023 7 K. Poongodi
2021-2022 5 B.R. Nandhini
2020-2021 2 J. Anajana
2019-2020 21 R. Eswari

Activities
Department

  • On 11.03.2024, the valedictory function of Physics Association and Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Science Club was organized. Dr. N. Meenakumari, Associate Professor, PG & Research Department of Mathematics, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College was the resource person of the event. In her valedictory address, she has motivated the students to inculcate positive thoughts and ideas to achieve in their lives. She has insisted the students to have goals and to work on it regularly. The association activities during the period 2023-2024 were consolidated and Dr. S. Rizwana Begum, Associate Professor has proposed vote of thanks
  • Commemorating the National Science Day, a Science Expo “PHY SEEK 2024” was arranged 09.03.2024. The students of I B.Sc. & II B. Sc. (Physics) and I M. Sc. (Physics) have displayed various science models prepared by them. The students displayed various models including Moisture indicator, hologram, driving anti-sleep alarm
  • On the occasion of International Women’s day, a one day virtual seminar has been arranged on the theme “Women in Science” on 08.03.2024. Dr. Sangeeta Kumari, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore and Dr. Anu Roshini, Post Doctoral Fellow Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, IISC, Bengaluru shared their ideas for young women to excel in science and research
  • On National Science Day, to hinder the interest of students in research and to emphasize the Indian contribution in research, a talk and casted motivation videos on 28.02.2024. The videos emphasizing the contributions of Sir. C. V. Raman and how his works were celebrated in the science community is casted to the students. Ms. Nathar Rafiya Noorie, III B. Sc. (Physics), Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College has addressed the gathering on Sir. C. V. Raman and his Contributions
  • The second international Conference on Material Science and Applications (ICMSA 2024) was organized during February 1-2, 2024 through virtual platform. Totally 8 plenary talks by the research experts from various international and national institutions were arranged. The recent advancements in material science in various directions including metamaterials, nano science and in machine learning were discussed in the plenary talks. The conference witnessed enthusiastic participation of 286 participants from various institutions of Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Telungana, West Bengal and also from the state University of New York, USA. For the oral and poster presentations, we received nearly 175 research abstracts
  • One Day Hands-on training was given by Er. S. Parimala Prabhu, Chairman, and Mr. Subramanian, Decibel Institute of Electronics on the topic “Servicing Electronics Household Appliances” organized by PG & Research Department of Physics and Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Science Club on 16.12.2023.
  • Dr. M. Nageswari, Associate Professor, PG & Research Department of History, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, gave a special lecture on “Human Rights Theory and Practice” in Commemorating Human Rights Day on 12.12.2023. In her keynote address, she has pointed out the human rights of every citizen. She has cited various historical situations where the people have protested against the human right violations
  • On October 10,2023,“ organized on behalf of the Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Science Club. The student of III B. Sc. (Physics) has organized the event. A team of five members from each classes have participated in the event. The team from II M. Sc. (Physics) have won the quiz competition. Commemorating the National Girl Child Day (24.01.2024), a special talk on “Gender Equity” was organized, Ms. R. Karthika Jothi, II B. Sc. (Physics), Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College has delivered a talk on gender equity. In her talk, she has addressed the gathering on how the girl child has to be treated equally in society as well as in home
  • Photography Contest on the theme “Science for Humanity” was conducted slogan contest on the theme “Chandrayaan-3 – Prestigious Moment of India” for the students of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) streams during 25.09.2023 to 13.10.2023, nearly 100 students from different colleges and Universities have participated in the event
  • Dr. A. Dhanalakshmi Endowment lectures on the topics “Basic Astronomy” and “Nilavil Sooriyan” were delivered by Dr. S. Ruban Raj, Associate Professor (Retd.), St. Joseph’s College, Trichy and Mr. R. Ahilan, Project Director, Anna Science Center-Planetarium, Trichy were the resource speakers on 21.09.2023
  • On the occasion of World Ozone Day (16.09.2023), special talks on the topic “Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing the climate change” were delivered by Ms. E. Gayathri of II B. Sc (Physics) and Ms. S. Anushiya of II M. Sc. (Physics). On the “National Energy Conservation Day – 14 December 2023” on “Being Wise in Energy Consumption” was delivered by Dr. K. Maniammal, Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Physics
  • A special lecture was delivered by the resource person Mr. Syed Nazimuddeen, AGM, Mindzcube.com on the topic “How to excel the theory of everything” was conducted on 23.08.2023
  • In association with Vigyan Prasar, Tamil Nadu Science and Technology, Ariviyal Palagai, Tamil Nadu Astronomy and Science Society, Indian Institute of Astronomy and Pallikalvi Pathukappu Iyyakkam, the live streaming of the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 in the lunar surface was screened at Manicka Vinayagar Open Air theatre of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College on 23.08.2023 from 5.00 P.M
  • One day workshop on “Troubleshooting Electronic Equipment” was organized in collaboration with Decibel Institute of Electronics on 05.12.2023. Er. S. Parimala Prabhu, Chairman, and Mr. Subramanian, Decibel Institute of Electronics were the resource persons
  • Dr. A. Dhanalakshmi Endowment Lecture on the topic “Introduction to Statistical and Quantum Nuances in Physics”. Dr. P. Philominathan, Principal, Annai Vailankanni Arts and Science College was the speaker of the event
  • On account of Swachhta Pakhwada 2023, an Online Quiz competition on Swachh Bharat for all students on 12th September 2023. The link for attending online quiz and the invitation for the same was circulated among the students. The link was active from 12th September, 12.00 A.M to 11.59 P.M. 168 students from various departments attended and among them 89 students scored above 60% and an e-certificate was awarded to them
  • The department organized the Association Valediction programme on 13th March 2023. Dr. M.P.Thamilselvi, Associate Professor, Department of Tamil, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli was the chief guest. She talked on the topic of “ Sikaram num Uyaram ”
  • The department organized a Science Exhibition on 28th February 2023 as a part of Science Day celebration . More than 100 students from both UG and PG displayed their models explaining various concepts of Physics. Prizes were distributed to the best models
  • The International Conference virtual Conference on “Material Science and Applications” ICMSA – 2923 was organized by the department on 7th and 8th February 2023. The main aim of this conference was to bring together leading academicians, researchers, technocrats, practitioners and students to exchange and share their experiences and research outputs on all aspects of Material Science. Speakers from different countries were invited for delivering special lectures during these two days. Dr.Abilash Gangula, Assistant Research Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Missourie, USA, Dr.K.Marimuthu, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Gandhigram Rural institute Deemed to be University Gandhigram, Dr.B.Hemanth Kumar, Postdoctoral Fellow, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan , Dr.Dhanajay Suresh, Assistant Research Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Missourie, USA, Dr.Kumuthini Rajendran, Postdoctoral Fellow, Chulolongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand were the resource persons. Many abstracts were received from scholars and academicians and selected research papers have been compiled and edited in the form of conference proceedings and Published with ISBN
  • The department in collaboration with the Department of Physical Education organized an one day National workshop on “Biomechanical Strategies of performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention in Sports” on 28th January 2023. Dr.S.Viswanath Assistant Professor, Department of Physical education & sport science, central University, Santinniketan and Dr.S.Rajakarthihan Assistant Professor Department of Physics, Thiagarajar College, Madurai were the Resource Persons . They delivered the lecture on the topics “Role of applied Biomechanics in performance enhancement and injury prevention” and “Introduction about mechanics and its concepts” respectively. More than 200 students were benefitted from this workshop
  • The department organized an UGC one day National seminar on 20th January 2023. This remarkable seminar was held on the topic “Energy Materials”. Dr T.C Sabari Girisun, Assistant Professor, Nanophotonics Laboratory, School of Physics, Bharathidsan University, Tiruchirappalli deleivered a lecture on the topic “Smart Materials for Green Energy Harvesting” and Dr I.Vetha Potheher, Assistant Professor of Physics, Anna University, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli discussed on “Nano Materials for Energy Storage Applications”
  • The department organized a special lecture on 19th January 2023. Dr.M.Nalini, Head and Associate Professor, PG & Research Department of History, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli was the Resource person. She gave a special lecture on “ Development of Scripts”
  • The department and Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam Science Club organized the third episode of the seminar series about Physicists who were born on November and December on 07th December 2022. In this programme Ms S.Vasugi from I M.Sc Physics gave a presentation on “Meissner effect and its Application”, Ms C.K Swasini from III B.Sc Physics talked about “Accomplishments of Eugene Wigner”, Ms N.Amirtha Sree from II B.Sc Physics gave a presentation on “Works of Anders Celcius” and finally Ms S.Yuvasree from I B.Sc Physics talked about “Biography of Arnold Sommerfield”
  • The department and Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam Science Club organized the second episode of the seminar series on celebrating Physicists on 14th September 2022. Physicists born in September were celebrated our students. In this programme Ms V.M. Harshine from III B.Sc Physics gave a presentation about “Michale Faraday: Biography & Inventions” and Ms S.Suwathi sethu from III B.Sc Physics talked about “Irene Joliot Curie: Biography”
  • The department & Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science Club, organized the Dr A.Dhanalakshmi Endowment Lecture on 30th August 2022. An eye opening seminar was organized on the topic of “Physics in the age of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning”. The Resource Person Dr. Sithartha Muthu Vijayan, Senior Scientist, CSIR Fourth Pardigm Institute [CSIR – 4PI], Bangalore was the resource person. In this programme Dr.Sithartha Muthu Vijayan discussed how Physics is connected with AI and ML
  • The department & Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science Club, commenced “Celebrating Physicists – A Seminar Series”. As a first episode “A Seminar Series – Physicists Born in August” was organized on 26th August 2022. Ms. In this programme five students from Department of Physics gave a presentation about five different Physicists who were born in August. Ms G.Brindha, II M.Sc Physics, gave a presentation about “Vikaram Sarabhai”. Ms B.Flourence Gloria, II.M.Sc Physics talked about “Erwin Schrodinger”. Ms R.Dharshini, I M.Sc Physics presented about “ Paul Dirac”. Ms A.Atchaya, III B.Sc Physics discussed about “Ernest Rutherford”. Finally Ms. C.Abinaya Praarthanaa, II B.Sc Physics presented about “John Tyndall”
  • The department & Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science Club, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli organized the inaugural meeting of the Physics association on 03.08.2022 at Vidhya Ganapathi hall, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli. Dr.K. Sakthipandi, Associate Professor& Research Coordinator, SRM -TRP Engineering College, SRM Group of Institutions- Tiruchirappalli was the chief guest. He delivered a lecture on” Nano: Essential for modern applications”
  • The department in collaboration with B.Voc Electronics circuit designer and electrician organized a one day workshop on 'Home Appliances – Servicing' on 21.12.2021
  • 'KALAM DAY' was celebrated on 15.10.2021 on the eve of celebrating 90th anniversary of Dr.APJ Abdul kalam. UG Students delivered lecture on his biography and inventions
  • An international Webinar on “Crystal Growth and Characterization of Room Temperature and Radiation Detector” was organized on on 15.10.2021, Dr. Magesh Murugesan, Research Associate, Institute of Material Science (MME) , Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA was the resource person
  • The department in collaboration with B.Voc Electronics circuit designer and electrician organized an international webinar on “Opportunities and approaches to pursue national and international fellowship” was organized on 04.10.2021. Dr. Logu Thirumalaisamy, Newton International Fellow, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom addressed the students
  • Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Science Club organized FERMI DAY on 29.09.2021 for celebrating 120 Years of Enrico Fermi. UG Students delivered lecture on his biography and inventions
  • Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science Club & B.Voc. Electronics Circuit Designer and Electrician jointly organized "MICHAEL FARADAY WEEK" from 22.09.2021 to 25.09.2021 for celebrating 230 years of Michael Faraday. National level quiz in virtual platform and webinar series were organized
  • Dr. A. Dhanalakshmi Endowment lecture on “Non Destructive Testing” was organized on 06.03.2021. Dr.S. Rajakarthihan, Assistant Professor of Physics, Thiagarajar college, Madurai delivered the lecture
  • A webinar on “Basic Tools and Operations” was organized on 05.03.2021. Mr.T.Ramachandran , Guest Faculty , Department of Physics , Periyar E.V.R College, Tiruchirappalli ,Tamil Nadu , handled the session
  • A workshop on “Home Appliances – Service and Maintenance” was organized on 04.03.2021. Dr. Srinivasan Murugan, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Dhofar University, Oman was the resource person
  • A national level seminar on “Science and Research “ was organized as a part of Science Day Celebrations – 2021 on 03.03.2021. Prof. M. Anusuya, Registrar, Indra Ganesan Group of Institutions, Manikandam, Tiruchirappalli was the speaker
  • An awareness programme on COVID-19 was conducted in the adopted village under Unnath Abiyaan Scheme Manakkal , Lalgudi, Tiruchirappalli on 27.02.2021. Body temperature, oxygen saturation level and pulse rate was examined for about 50 Villagers. Sanitizers and soap solutions were distributed free of cost to the villagers
  • “International Physics Alumnae Conclave” was organized on 26.02.2021. Experts from overseas were invited to share their experiences and expertise Ms.Neeraja Raghunathan, President & Chief Operating Officer- S2S Communications & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Paramount Enterprises International, USA talked on “ Leading with Authenticity – how to inspire and influence”. Ms. Narayani Krishnan, Scientific Officer (Rtd.), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai delivered a talk on “ Natural Radioactivity Measurements” and . Dr.S.Mathimalar, Post- Doctor Fellow, Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel emphasized on “ Current Research and carrier opportunities in Physics”
  • A virtual Association Meeting on “Gate Way To NET/SET” was organized on 15.02.2021. Ms. T.Malini and ms. R.Geetha, Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Physics, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College delivered the lecture
  • A virtual Association Meeting on “Scientific Facts In Physics” was arranged on 29.01.2021. Dr.V. Hariharakrishnan Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Physics, National College, Tiruchirappalli interacted with the students
  • An International Webinar on “Application of Physics in Industrial Automation” was organized on 22.07.2020 Dr. Srinivasan Murugan, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Dhofar University, Oman was the resource person
  • A National webinar on " Advanced Text Processing using LaTeX "was organized on 27.06.2020. Prof. Durjoy Roy, The Head , Department of Electronics Science, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, West Bengal was the resource person
  • An online Quiz competition was arranged on “Enrich your Electronics” during 16.06.2020 – 20.06.2020. More than 600 students partcipated
  • A webinar on " An Overview of Ancient Indian Astronomy " and “Some insights into Kerala school of Astronomy” was organized on 16.06.2020. Dr. S. Usha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Sanskrit, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli and Ms. Janaki Ramakrishnan, Researcher, Kerala School of Astronomy were the resource persons
  • A UGC & NSQF sponsored national technical workshop on “Maintenance of Electrical and Electronic Equipments ” was organized on 29.02.2020. Dr. Durjoy Roy, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic Science, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, West Bengal, Mr. Satyanarayanan, Technical Assistant, Decibel Institute of Electronics, Tiruchirapalli, Mr. T.Ramachandran, Guest faculty, Department of Physics, Periyar EVR college, Tiruchirappalli, and Mr. R. Rajakumar, Assistant Professor DDU Kaushal Kendra Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli were the resource persons.
  • A workshop was organized on “PCB Designing and Fabrication using Proteus” from 10.02.2020 to 13.02.2020. Er.S.Parimala Prabhu Chairman, Decibel Institute of Electronics, Tiruchirappalli handled the sessions
  • Dr. A. Dhanalakshmi Endowment lecture was organized on ‘Quantum Mechanics is Everywhere’ on 05.02.2020. Prof. S. Rajasekar, Dean of Science, Engineering & Technology, School of Physics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli delivered the endowment lecture
  • Science Planetarium “Galaxy Gaze at SRC” was arranged on 03.02.2020. Nearly one thousand students had an exposure of being in a planetarium
  • Science Exhibition - “PHYEL FIRES -2020” was organized on 31.01.2020 & 01.02.2020. More than two thousand five hundred students from nearby schools were the benefecieries
  • Association Meeting on “Career Opportunities in Physics” was organized on 29.01.2020. Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Giridhar, Visiting Consultant & Counsellor Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, addressed the students
  • A UGC & NSQF sponsored national seminar on “Designing and Debugging of Electronics Circuit” (NSDDEC-2020) was organized on 21.01.2020. Er. D. Rajasekaran, Senior Application Engineer, Axis Global Automation Group of companies, Bengaluru, Karnataka and Mrs. Bhavya Kamal K Menon, Assistant Professor, MES College, Aluva, Marampally, Kerala handled the sessions. Proceedings with ISBN( 978-93-5396-890-8) was released
  • A UGC sponsored one day seminar on “Advanced Materials and its Applications” was organized on 08.01.2020. Dr. S. Brahadeeswaran Professor, Department of Physics Bharathidasan Institute of Technology Campus, Anna University Tiruchirappalli. Dr.P.Nithiananthi Assistant Professor, Department of Physics The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Dindigul , Dr. T. C. Sabari Girisun Assistant Professor, School of Physics Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli enlightened the students by their excellent lectures
  • A UGC & NSQF sponsored seminar on “Prospects of Vocational Education in India” was organized on 20.09.2019. Dr.T.Poongodi Vijayakumar, Professor and Head, Department of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition, Periyar University, Salem, and Dr.S.Lakshmi Manokari, Professor and Head, Department of Textiles and Apparel Design, Periyar University, Salem were the resource persons
  • In collaboration with Robokart Innovation Cell, IIT – Bombay a state level workshop on “Mobile Making” was organized on 20.09.2019 & 21.09.2019. Er. Nitin G Acharya, Department of Electronics & Telecommunications, Mumbai University handled the technical sessions
  • A special lecture was organized on “Space weather- Sun Earth relations” on 24.06.2019. Professor K. Sundararaman, Head & Senior Principal Scientist (Retd.), Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Kodaikanal Observatory, Kodaikanal, addressed the students
  • In collaboration with Robokart and Innovation Cell, IIT Bombay, a workshop on “Go Solar” was organized on 15.02.2019 & 16.02.2019. Er. Praveen Patel, Mumbai University handled the technical sessions
  • Dr. A. Dhanalakshmi Endowment Lecture on “Nanotechnology” was organized on 13.02.2019. Dr. K.Ravichandran, Head & Associate Professor, Department of Physics, AVVM, Pushpam College, delivered the endowment lecture
  • In collaboration with Decibel institute of Electronics, Tiruchirappalli, a one day workshop on “ Laptop Technical Fault Solution” was organized on 06.02.2019. Er.S.Parimala Prabhu Chairman, Decibel Institute of Electronics, Tiruchirappalli handled the sessions
  • In Collaboration with CRISP solutions Pvt. Ltd, Tiruchirappalli, a UGC sponsored one day Seminar on “Microcontroller and Embedded Systems” was organized on 21.01.2019. Mr.P.A.Kathirvel B.E., MBA. Manager, Crisp System, Tiruchirappalli and Mr.S.Raayar, Hardware Engineer, Crisp System, Tiruchirappalli, were the resource persons
Overseas Resource Persons
  • Dr. Magesh Murugesan, Research Associate, Institute of Material Science (MME) Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA
  • Dr. Logu Thirumalaisamy, Newton International Fellow, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
  • Dr. Srinivasan Murugan, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Dhofar University, Oman on 04.03.2021
  • Ms.Neeraja Raghunathan, President & Chief Operating Officer- S2S Communications & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Paramount Enterprises International, USA on 26.02.2021
  • Dr.S. Mathimalar, Post- Doctor Fellow, Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel on 26.02.2021
  • Dr. Srinivasan Murugan, Assistant professor, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman delivered a special lecture on “Application of Nanomaterials” on 25.07.2018
  • Dr. A.L. Roy Vellaisamy, Associate Professor, Department of Physics & Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong chaired one of the technical sessions in a UGC sponsored one day international seminar on “Recent Trends in Materials and Environmental Science” (ISRTMES-2017) on 22.08.2017
  • Dr. V. Vasumathi, Researcher, REQUIMTE/ Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do campo Alegre, Porto, Portugal delivered a special lecture on “Role of Physics in Gene Therapy” on 21.02.2017
  • Dr. Gayathri Devi Rajmohan, Technical Officer, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Deiken University, Australia gave a lecture on the topic “Perovskites and Dye Sensitized Solar Cells” on 10.01.2017
  • Dr. John Mohan Raj, Post Doctoral Scholar , Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy delivered a special lecture on “Energy: Today and Tomorrow” on 02.09.2016
  • Dr. Gayathri Venugopal . & Dr. Rajagopal Panchapakesan , Universityof Buffallo, State University of New York, U.S.A. delivered a special lecture on “Invisibility – Fantasy or reality ” on 29.02.2016

Students

  • Ms. K.Poongodi of II M.Sc., secured VII rank and Ms. P. Varalakshmi of III B.Sc., secured IV rank in Bharathidasan University rank exam – 2023
  • Ms. T.Anusha of I B.Sc. Physics won the first place as team in inter zone net ball competition for women organized by Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli from 5.1.2024 to 6.1.2024.
  • Ms. S.Anushapriyadharshini of II M.Sc. presented a paper entitled “Cancer Particle using Gold Nanoparticles” in International Conference on frontiers in Biological and Medical sciences Research Dept. of Zoology, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College , Tiruchirappalli from 19.01.2024 to 20.01.2024 .
  • All III B.Sc. students completed the Short term placement training programme organized by Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College from 04.12.23 to 08.12.23.
  • Students of II M.Sc. attended ANU Awareness Programme 2023 on “Atoms in the Service of the Nation” organized by Dept. of Physics, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam and the Academy of Sciences, Chennai from 30.11.2023 to 1.12.2023.
  • Ms. Nathar Rafiya Noorie received the best paper award for the Paper presented entitled "Bismuth Phosphate clad modified Fiber optics gas sensors” inthe International Conference on Recent Advancements in Spectrosocpy ICRAS-2023 organized by PG & Research Department of Physics National College , Tiruchirappalli on 05.10.2023 & 06.10.2023 .
  • Ms.N.S. Anushapriyadharshini, Ms. S. Harini and Ms.S. Kowsalya of II M.Sc. completed the certificate course on “ Overview of space “ organized by Indian Space Research Organization, Bengaluru. From July 20.07.2023 to 07.08.2023.
  • Ms. N.S.Anushapriyadharshini II M.Sc. completed the course on Geospatial Technology for Climate Smart Agriculture organized by Indian Space Research Organisation, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun from 10.07.2023 to 14.07.2023.
  • Ms. A. Abinaya and Ms. A L Asma attended the Summer Training Program in Physics (STPIP-2023) (Online internship), Organized by The Academy of Science, Chennai from 3.06.2023 to 17.06.2023.
  • Three students of II M.Sc. attended the Online Summer School 2023 organized by Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru from 1.06.2023 to 4. 06.2023.
  • Ms. N.S.Anushapriyadharshini and Ms. S.Harini of II M.Sc. Physics attended the National level workshop on “ Theoretical and Experimental Physics” jointly organized by G.T.N arts College & VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology), School of advanced Sciences from 29 .05.2023 to 02.06.2023.
  • Ms. S.Anushiya of II M.Sc. completed the advanced training programme in Physics organized by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research(TIFR) – Vigyan Vidushi (Physics)-2023 held at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education(HBCSE),Mumbai from 12.06.2023 to 01.07.2023
  • Ms. E.Gayathri, II B.Sc. Physics participated in State level Muthamizh Kalaignar (DMK) – Speech Competition, organized by the DMK.
  • Students have won many prizes in intra collegiate completion “Udgam -2023” organized by Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli.
  • Ms.P.Priyadharshini Valli I M.Sc. cleared the TNPSC Group –IV exam .
  • All II M.Sc. students completed the Internship Training on Production of power supplies & PCB Designing organized by Lakshmi Electronics, Trichy from 1.06.2023 to 17.06.2023.
  • 33 students of III B.Sc. completed the internship programme on “Production of power supplies and PCB designing” organized by Lakshmi Electronics, Trichy from 1.06.2023 to 17.06.2023.
  • Six students from III B.Sc. have completed one month course on Python programming conducted by Besant Technologies.
  • Ms.B.Salman Begum has completed one month course on Java from Besant Technologies.
  • Ms.S. Vagitha and Ms.P.Sripriya have completed six months course in Computer Office Automation Karthick Technical Institute and Akila Institute, Tiruchirappalli respectively.
  • Ms. M Anusuya, Ms. K. Poongodi, Ms.A.Deepika and Ms. P. Vanitha, II M.Sc participated in INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - ICCAMS 2023 conducted by PG & Research Department of Physics St.Joseph’s College,Tiruchirappalli during 10.02.2023 & 11.02.2023
  • Ms .G .Brindha, Ms.L. Dharshini, Ms. A. Indumathi and Ms. A. Swappanna II M.Sc presented paper in INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FPCR 2022 conducted by Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli in 21.12.2022
  • Ms.L.Dharshini, Ms.B.FlourenceGloria, Ms.M. Padmavathy II M.Sc has paper presented in INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RTSTA '22' conducted by Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli during 14.12.2022 - 15.12.2022
  • Ms.S.Malathi II M.Sc has participated in Free Human Resource Skills Workshop on 29.10.2022
  • Ms.Nathar Rafiya NoorieII B.Sc has participated in INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NON MATERIALSCIENCE conducted by PG & Research Department of Physics, Jamal MohammedCollege Tiruchirappalli on 10.01.2023
  • Ms. M. Shanthinidevi & Ms.G.Jayashree, III.B.Sc secured 3rd prize in State level Physics Intercollegiate Meet .SURPHY- 23 organized by Bishop Heber College,Tiruchirappalli on 01.02.2023
  • Students from the II M.Sc and I, II, III B.Sc physics have participated and won several prizes in the State level Physics Intercollegiate Meet SURPHY23 organized by Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli on 01.02.2023
  • Students from the II M.Sc and I, II, III B.Sc physics have participated and won several prizes in the State level Physics Intercollegiate Meet HYPHY 23 Organized by Holy cross college, Tiruchirappalli on 04.01.2023
  • Ms.A.Abinaya ,Ms.N.S.Anushapriyadharshini, Ms.S.Anushiya and Ms.A.L.Asma of I M.Sc., Physics has completed Internship on “ Development Training Program on Emerging Solar Energy Technologies” held by CSIR- Central Electrochemical Research Institute in 2022
  • Students from I M.Sc and III B.sc have participated in One Day National Seminar on “Deposition and Characterization of Thin Film Nanomaterials - (NSDCTN’23)” organized by Indra Ganesan College of Engineering and College of Pharmacy, Tiruchirappalli on 24.02.2023
  • I, II and III B.Sc students actively participated in the extension activity under Unnath Bharath Abhyan at Public Union middle School, Manakkal, Lalgudi, Tiruchirappalli district in 2023
  • PG & Research Department of Physics is recognized as one of the centres to conduct National Graduate Physics Examination (NGPE) conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers(IAPT). Nearly 30 students from I, II & III B.Sc Physics and students from other colleges appeared for the NGPE 2023
  • NCC cadet Ms.Abinaya Praarthanaa.C IIB.Sc Physics has attended National level AIVSC camp at Jodhpur, State Level CATC/-IGC VSC camp at Idayapatti, State Level ATC-III CUM VSC TRG-II and ATC-IV CUM VSC LAUNCH camp at Tambaram, Chennai and District Level CATC CAMP at NIT, Tiruchirappalli in 2022
  • NCC cadet Ms.Akila.S II B.Sc Physics has attended District Level ATC CAMP at,Tiruchirappalli in 2022
  • NCC cadet Ms.Amirtha Sree.N and Shanthini .P II B.Sc Physics has attended District Level ATC CAMP at, Horticulture College in 2022
  • NCC cadet Ms.Vidhyavathi.K II B.Sc Physics has attended District Level NCC CAMP at, NIT Thuvagudi in 2022
  • S.Vagitha II B.Sc Physics has participated Chess competition at SRM college in 2022
  • P.Thamizhazhagi I B.Sc Physics has participated Chess competition at SRM college in 2022
  • Ms. E. Shivadharani ,III B.Sc completed the certificate course on “ Java programming” in 2022
  • Ms. M. Padmavathy, I M.Sc. completed the online course on “Google Analytics for Beginners” on 10.01.2022 Students from II M.Sc has participated in “Home Appliances – Servicing “ organized by PG & Research Department of Physics & B.Voc Electronics circuit designer and electrician in collaboration with Decibel Institute of Electronics, Tiruchirappalli. on 21.12.2021
  • Ms. M. Pradeepa, & Ms. E. Shivadharani, III B.Sc. delivered lectures on the topic “ Missile man of India” and “ Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam in Satellite and Missile Technology” respectively in the Kalam Day, celeberating 90 years of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on 15.10.2021
  • Ms. B.R. Nandhini, II M.Sc. participated in the extension activity under Unnath Bharath Abhyan to Sirumayangudi, Manakkal, Adikudi and Mettupatti ,Trichirappalli district from 4.10.2021 to 9.10.2021
  • Ms. G. Jayashree, II B.Sc and Ms. C. Abinaya Praarthana, I B.Sc, spoke on “Enrico Fermi’s Biography” and “Enrico Fermi- Nuclear Era” respectively on Fermi Day organized by PG and Research Department of Physics and Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Science Club for celebrating 120 Years of Enrico Fermi 29.09.2021
  • Ms. S. Sindhu, II M.Sc, Ms. M. Padmavathy, I M.Sc, Ms. S. Yazhini,III B.Sc, Ms. P. Varalakshmi and Ms. M.Shanithini Devi, II B.Sc spoke on various topics in webinar series jointly organized by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science Club & B.Voc. Electronics Circuit Designer and Electrician jointly organized "MICHAEL FARADAY WEEK" from 22.09.2021 to 25.09.2021 for celebrating 230 years of Michael Faraday
  • Ms. M. Padmavathy, I M.Sc & Ms. S. Meenakshi, Ms. R. Arunadevi, Ms. P .Malathi and Ms. M. Priyanka , III B.Sc. has participated in PtRC Project Outreach Training program organized by the Pottipuram Research Centre during 18 .09.2021 & 19.09.2021
  • Ms. V. Suwathaa, II M.Sc has received best presenter award in National virtual conference on “ Recent Trends in energy materials” -2021 organized by the Department of Physics, Arumugam Pillai Seethai AmmalCollege, Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu on 15.07 2021 & 15.07.2021
  • Ms. S. Harshini, I B.Sc has received second place in District Volley ball championship organized by Trichy District Volleyball Association held at St.Joseph’s college, Trichirappalli on 4.05.2021 & 05.05.2021
  • Ms. R. Lavanyadevi , II B.Sc has participated General science Brain Pop Organised by Department of Physics and Plant Bio technology on 03.03. 2020
  • Ms.. N .S Anushapriyadharshini of II B.Sc has Participated in Space Quiz conducted by ISRO on 05.02.2021
  • Ms. E. Shivadharani of II B.Sc Physics participated in “Scientist for a day – Exploring Moons of Uranus (Ariel, Oberon, Titania)” conducted by NASA in 2021
  • Ms. P. Navashakthi of II B.Sc Physics successfully completed an online course on “ Born to Succeed” conducted by Career Development College, London in 2021
  • Ms. E. Shivadharani of II B.Sc Physics completed a short term course on” Journey from Semiconductor Physics to Smart Devices to Intelligent Automation” conducted by National Institute of Technology , Srinagar in 2021
  • Ms. C. Dharshini of II B.Sc Physics completed the short term course on “Journey from Semiconductor Physics to Smart Devices to Intelligent Automation” held by National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and Semiconductor Society of India in 2021
  • PG & Research Department of Physics is recognized as one of the centers to conduct National Graduate Physics Examination (NGPE ) conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT). NGPE -2021 was held on 24.01.2021, nearly 50 students from III B.Sc Physics and students from other colleges appeared for the NGPE 2021
  • Students from I, II and III B.Sc Physics have won the Runner up shield e among 37 colleges in state level Physics Intercollegiate meet APEIRON organized by the School of Physics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli in 2021
  • NCC cadet Ms. K. Kuzhali devi of III B.Sc Physics has attended Annual Training Camp at Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Trichy in 2021
  • NCC cadet Ms. A.R. Sai Janani of III B.Sc Physics has Annual Training Camp at Bishop Heber College,Trichy in 2021
  • Ms. R. Jananisri & Ms. S. Kowsalya , II B.Sc has attended the webinar held on 20.06.2020 organised by Space technology and ISRO
  • Ms. Anjana and Ms. V. Suwathaa II M.Sc. Physics attended online summer research training program (CSIR – SRTP – 2020) coordinated by CSIR – NEIST, Jorhat in 2020
  • Ms. R. Lavanyadevi , II B.Sc has participated General science Brain Pop Organised by Department of Physics and Plant Bio technology on 03.03. 2020
  • Ms. M.Pradepa of II B.Sc participated and won the best performer award in the National level “International Space Science Competition” conducted by Go Guru (ISSC-2020) in 2020
  • S. Harini of II B.Sc participated in the “International Space Science Competition” conducted by Go Guru (ISSC-2020) in 2020
  • Ms. M. Keerthana and Ms. K. Soundharya of II M.Sc. Physics completed online Summer Training Program in Physics organized by The Academy of Sciences, Chennai and Department of Nuclear Physics, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai in 2020
  • Ms. P. Aravindha, Ms. N. Atchaya, Ms. R. Dharani and Ms. S.Selvamani of I M.Sc Physics completed a workshop on “New Perspectives on the Universe” organized by the Department of Physics, Aiman College for Women, K.Satthanur, Tiruchirappalli in 2020
  • Ms. M. Pradepa of II B.Sc participated in “Basics of Geo computation and Geo web services” conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing IIRS (ISRO) in 2020
  • Ms. G. Brindha of III B.Sc. Physics has completed the online NPTEL course on “Body Language: Key to Professional Success” and was graded Elite, Silver medal in the examination in 2020
  • Ms. R. Suganadevi of III B.Sc. Physics has completed an online NPTEL course on the topic “Stress Management” has secured 67% (Elite) in the examination in 2020
  • Ms. R.Jayasri of III B.Sc. Physics has completed the online NPTEL course on the “Population Studies” 2020
  • V.Sowmiya of III B.Sc. Physics has successfully completed and received the certification for a 18 day online course on “Srimad Bhagavad Gita” conducted by ISCKON Sri Narasimha Giridhari Mandir, Bangalore in 2020
  • Ms. R.Jayasri of III B.Sc. Physics has completed an online course on “ The course: English Basics for Effective communication of an online certificate programme- Let’s communicate effectively” conducted by the faculty of English and communication skills, Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Kohlapur Institute of Technology’s college of Engineering, Kohlapur in 2020
  • Ms. S. Gandhimathi, R.Hemapriya and C. Srividhyalakshmi of II B.Sc and M.G. Kanishka and V.Sathya of III B.Sc participated in the Social Outreach Programme in Sirumayangudi village , lalgudi Taluk, Tiruchirapplli. Science experiments were demonstrated and various competitions were organized for the school students of the Primary Government school in Sirumayangudi
  • Ms. R. T. Sarumathi of III B.Sc. Physics has completed a six week online course on “Ethical Hacking” conducted by Internshala in 2020
  • Ms. S. Gandhimathi of III B.Sc. Physics won second prize in Tamil Oratorical competition on the topic “About COVID-19” conducted by Tamizhaga Pengal Seyarkalam in 2020
  • Ms. M. Pradeepa of II B.Sc. Physics participated in the online course on “Basics of Geo Computation and Geo web services” conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IISR), ISRO, Dehradun during in 2020
  • Ms. V. Sowmiya of II B.Sc Physics participated in the workshop on “ Importance of Sanskrit” organized by the Department of Sanskrit , St.Joseph’s college, Tiruchirappalli in 2019
  • NCC cadet Ms. K. Kuzhali devi of III B.Sc Physics attended TSC Selection Camp at Bishop Heber Higher Secondary School, Trichy, CATC/TSC1 at Government Arts College, Kumbakonam in 2019 and Annual Training Camp and TSC TRG-2 at Alagappa University, Karaikudi in 2019
  • NCC cadet Ms. A.R. Sai Janani of III B.Sc Physics has attended Annual Training camp-cum-Vsc Trg at Alagappa University Karaikudi 2019, ATC and IUC VSC launch at Periyar Maniammai University , Vallam in 2019, VAYU SAINIK CAMP -INTER GROUP competition (State level) at Periyar Maniammai University, Vallam in 2019 , CACT CAMP and VSC TRG at Periyar Maniammai University, Vallam in 2019 and CATC-12 and NSC TRG at Lawspet, Pondicherry in 2019
  • Ms. R. Divya of II B.Sc. Physics got third prize in National level Kho-Kho tournament held at Alagappa University, Karaikudi and second prize in Bharathidasan University Intercollegiate Kho-Kho tournament held at STET College, Mannarkudi in 2020
  • Cadet Ms. A.R. Sai Janani attended the prestigious Vayu sainik Launch organized by NCC, Puducherry in 2020
  • Ms. N. Sowmiya of II M.Sc. Physics presented a paper in National seminar on “Designing and Debugging of Electronic Circuits” at Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli in 2020
  • Ms. V. Sowmiya of II B.Sc. Physics attended UGC sponsored State level workshop in Sanskrit at St. Joseph’s College in 2019
  • Students of I M.Sc. Physics attended a National level Seminar on “New Perspectives on the Universe” at Aiman College, K. Sathanur, Tiruchirappalli in 2019
  • Ms. K. Aishwarya of II B.Sc. Physics attended a Summer Research Fellowship programme at BARC, Mumbai in 2019
  • Ms. P. Jeevarekha of I M.Sc. Physics, attended Physics National Level Training and Talent Search (PTTS) program at Manipal University at Udupi in 2019
  • Ms. R. Gayathri of II M.Sc. Physics, attended the Summer Training Programme in Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, TamilNadu in 2018
  • Ms. S. Yashini of II B.Sc. Physics, have won third Prize and a cash award of Rs.2000, in a Tamil Speech Competition conducted by M.D.M.K “Manavar Ani” in 2018
  • Ms. V. Priyadharshani of III B. Sc. Physics and V. Pradeepa II B.Sc. Physics received the Deputy Director General and Director General Commendation in NCC in 2018

Resources

  Books  - 4000
  Journals  
  • Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics
  • Scientific American
  • Indian Journal of pure and Applied Ultrasonics
  • Electronics for You
  • Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences Section
  • International Journal of Pure and Applied Physics
  • International Journal of Material Science
  • International Journal of Nanotech and Applications
  • Bulletin of Material Science
  • Journal of AstroPhysics and Astronomy
  • Pramana Journal of Physics
  • Sadhana Engineering Science
  • Journal of Acoustical Society of America
  Laboratories
Well equipped UG, PG, B.Voc.& Research laboratories ( Ultrasonics & Spectroscopy laboratory, Thin Film and Nano Science Laboratory and Crystal Growth Laboratory )  

  Special Instruments  
  • Digital Densitometer
  • Computerized Spray Pyrolysis unit
  • Computerized Dip Coating Unit
  • Digital Ultrasonic interferometer (Multi – frequency)
  • Sonicators
  • Microcontroller based thermo bath ( +5°C - 55 °C)
  • Crystal Growth Apparatus
  • Sound Level Meter (Data Logger Type)
  • CO Level Monitor (Data Logger Type)

Highlights

  • Department has organized two days International conference on Material Science and Applications on 01.02.2024 and 02.02.2024 and the papers have been published in Proceedings with ISBN-978-81-19671-40-3, 2024.
  • Physics Association and Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Science Club of PG & Research Department of Physics, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College in association with Vigyan Prasar, Tamil Nadu Science and Technology, Ariviyal Palagai, Tamilnadu Astronomy and Science Society, Indian Institute of Astronomy and Pallikalvi Pathukappu Iyyakkam streamed the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 in the lunar surface live at Manicka Vinayagar Open Air theatre of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College on 23.08.2023 from 5.00 pm onwards till the launch was completed.
  • Dr. M. Sornambal, Head and Associate Professor, PG & Research Department of Physics chaired the sessions in the International Conference on Recent Advancements in Spectrosocpy ICRAS-2023 organized by PG & Research Department of Physics National College , Tiruchirappalli on 05.10.2023 & 06.10.2023.
  • Dr. K. Seethalaksmi, Dr. S. Rizwana Begum and Dr. A. G. Anitha, Associate Professor, PG & Research Department of Physics, chaired the sessions in International Conference on frontiers in Biological and Medical Sciences organized by Research Department of Zoology, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli from 19.01.2024 to 20.01.2024.
  • Dr. S. Shanmuga Sundari, Assistant Professor, delivered an invited lecture at International Conference on Nano Technology Research & Innovation organized by University of Aveiro, Portugal from 20.11.2023 to 24.11.2023.
  • Dr. S. Kanchana and Dr. B. Srimathy, Assistant Professor were the resource persons for workshop on “Exploration of Swing Machine Operation – A Practical Approach” organized jointly by Indian Council for Social Science Research and PG & Research Department of Physics sponsored by PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana under Skill India Mission.
  • Faculty members have published 7 papers in reputed Scopus Indexed journals and 5 papers have been communicated.
  • The Department has published two Lab Manuals “Physics Practical” and “Allied Practical for Computer Science” with ISBN.
  • National Graduate Physics Examination (NGPE) conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) has been conducted every year for the last three decades by PG & Research Department of Physics and our college is recognized as one of the Examination centers in Tamil Nadu. In the examination held on 21.01.2024, nearly 25 students from our department and students from other colleges appeared for the examination.
  • Dr. K.Seethalaskhmi and Dr. A.G.Anitha have received “Awards for women Researcher” from National Education Brilliance Awards – 2022 , for Extraordinary Teaching Acumen, Continued Dedication and Contribution in the field of Education on 15th May, 2022
  • National Graduate Physics Examination (NGPE) conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) has been conducted every year for the last three decades by PG & Research Department of Physics and our college is recognized as one of the Examination centers in Tamilnadu. In the examination held on 22.01.2022, nearly 46 students from our department and Students from other colleges appeared for the NGPE 2022
  • N.S.Anushapriyadharshini of III B.Sc. Physics has got 13th rank and B.R.Nandhini has got 5th rank in Bharathidasan University rank exam - 2022
  • 4 students of I M.Sc. Physics attended “Development Training Program on Emerging Solar Energy Technologies” organized by CSIR- Central Electrochemical Research Institute from 15.09.2022 to 17.09.2022
  • 6 students of I M.Sc. Physics attended “Summer Internship Training Program In Physics (STRIP) 2022” in “Academy of Science, Chennai from 23.07.2022 - 06.08.2022
  • Students of PG & Research Department of Physics have received overall winners in Culturals – 2022 and third place in March past – 2022 29.7.2022
  • Dr. R. Kavitha & Dr. P.K. Manimozhi have patent publication on “ Functional Density Theory For Conformational Stability, Molecular Structure And Vibrational Spectra Of 6-Methyl-2-Chromenone And 6-Amino-1-Methylpurine”
  • Dr. K. Seethalakshmi , Assistant Professor(Senior) was awarded Scientist for a day by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on 8.04.2021for exploring moons of Uranus with them.
  • Dr. A.G. Anitha was awarded as the Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator since December, 2018
  • Dr. R. Padmavathy, Head and Associate Professor served as the Principal of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College from 2017- 2021
  • Dr. A.G. Anitha’s name was sent to the Planet MARS by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) July 2020
  • The Department spearheaded research publications from 1980 onwards and published 200 research papers in reputed International Journals
  • Nine UGC Minor projects and three UGC Major Projects were carried out by the faculty members
  • The Department published the following books for B.Voc programme in 2020.
    Electricity Laboratory – ISBN Number – 978-93-5408-803-2
    Tools Operations and Basic Soldering Lab - ISBN Number – 978-93-5416-598-6
    Troubleshooting Electronic Equipments - ISBN Number – 978-93-5416-236-7
    Electrical Safety- ISBN Number - 978-93-5419-642-3
    Troubleshooting- ISBN Number - 978-93-5419-899-1
  • Faculty members of department have authored the books for B.Voc. titled Fundamentals of Electricity (ISBN: 978-93-5001-592-6), Basic Tools and Components (ISBN: 978-93-5001-593-3)
  • Dr. A. Dhanalakshmi Endowment Lecture is organized every year. In connection with this Prof. K.Porsezian, Department of Physics, Pondicherry Central University delivered the endowment lecture and released two books titled Foundation Physics-I (ISBN: 978-81-928799-9-4) & Foundation Physics-II (ISBN: 978-81-922882-4-6)
  • Faculty members of the department have authored the books titled Everyday Physics, Energy Physics, and Allied Practical Physics
  • Under SRC ASPIRE programme students are motivated to know about the Nobel laureates by conducting various competitions
  • Annual Science Exhibitions on various themes are organized since 2017. Above two thousand students from various schools and educational institutions in and around Tiruchirappalli were the benefecieries
  • Our students get University ranks every year
  • The department is engaged with the extension activities under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan scheme, a flagship program of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India
  • In association with SEERA’S Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, our students designed many handmade energy saving devices such as simple laser pointer, extension board, syringe fan, torch light, water tank overflow alarm and etc. for sale
  • Dr. A.P.J Kalam club was formed to enhance the horizons of knowledge and research aiming at regional and national competency.
  • Three functional MOUs were signed with Robokart Innovation cell in collaboration with IIT Bombay, Decibel Institute of Electronics, Tiruchirappalli and CRISP solutions Pvt. Limited , Tiruchirappalli
  • The department alumna hold various positions in Government sectors like Postal departments and private multinational concerns like WIPRO, TATA, CTS, RBS, NTT Data, N-trust Sesa Sterlite and also in various reputed CBSE, ICSE based schools and Colleges
  • Social outreach programme entitled “Practical Skill Development Programme” was conducted by the faculty members at Government Higher Secondary School, Sirugambur, Tiruchirappalli, and in Town Hall Govt. Girl’s Higher Secondary School, Tiruchirappalli
  • The Department proudly registers that National Graduate Physics Talent Examination (NGPE/IAPT) is conducted every year for UG students for more than three decades to compete in National level
  • Students in their frist year of post graduation gain the benefits of experiental learning by taking mini projects beyond the curriculum for the past 20 years
  • Dr. R. Padmavathy has co-authored three books on Practical Physics
  • Dr. E. Jasmine Vasantha Rani and Dr.R.Padmavathy were the lesson writers to 15 books for Center for Distance Education- Bharathidasan University
  • Golden Jubilee (1966 - 2016) of the Department was celebrated by honoring the former professors who were the stalwarts and pillars of the Department