Department of Physics
About The Department of Physics

The Department of Physics is actively involved in the research in the emerging areas of science and technology. Since its inception the department of physics has provided both basic and engineering-oriented physics theory and practical courses for the B. Tech 1st year students. Presently, M.Sc. and Ph.D. programme are also going on in the department. Broad areas of expertise available in the department are Solid State Gas Sensors, Carrier Transport in Thin Films, Ferroelectrics and related materials, Multiferroics, Solar Energy Materials, Liquid Crystals, Semiconductor Nanostructure and Devices, Polymer Nanocomposites, Solar Photocatalysis, Solar Energy Materials, Energy storage devices and materials, Nanoionics based resistive switching devices, Theoretical Physics, Theoretical Nuclear and Particle Physics etc..

Vision of the Department of Physics

Our vision is to be a model of excellence in multidisciplinary branches of science and research by producing world class graduates prepared for lifelong engagements in the rapidly changing field of science and related field.

Mission of the Department of Physics

Our mission is to impart quality education to students and provide a comprehensive understanding of Physics, built upon basic fundamental of science and technology and to provide quality manpower to meet the future challenges.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Department of Physics

The Programme Educational Objectives of the B.Tech. in Physics programme of National Institute of Technology Silchar are:

  1. To identify, formulate, create, analyze, design, develop and optimize various problems related to various fields of physics through basic knowledge.
  2. To the industry by applying the skills and knowledge acquired during the course period.
  3. To be prepared for the successful pursuit of graduate studies and shall have abilities to engage in lifelong learning in various field and will understand the challenges of a dynamically and globalised changing world adapting their skills through continuous learning and self improvement.
  4. To demonstrate the ability of gauging the impact of computing on society, and possess knowledge of the ethical, social and professional implications/responsibilities of their work.
  5. To to inculcate a sense of ethics, professionalism and effective communication skills amongst graduates.
Programme Outcomes (POs) of the Department of Physics

Program Outcomes (POs) of the Engineering Physics course in B. Tech are as follows:


Engineering Physics course in B. Tech. at National Institute of Technology Silchar has been design to generate the following skills and abilities amongst the students as stated under (i) through (vi) below in conformity with PEOs. After the completion of the course students will be able to:

  1. apply the concepts of fundamental Physics in their respective fields
  2. design and conduct experiments in the relevant areas of physics and as well as to analyze and interpret the results
  3. identify, formulate and solved physical problems related to engineering
  4. communicate effectively
  5. understand the impact of engineering physics in a global, economic, environment and social context
  6. use fundamental techniques and skills of physics in modern engineering

After the completion of PG courses, students will be able to:

  • design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  • function on multi-disciplinary teams
  • understand professional and ethical responsibility
  • use the modern techniques, skills, and modern equipments necessary for research
Contact


Dr. Saumya R. Mohapatra
Head of the Department
Department of Physics
National Institute of Technology Silchar
Silchar - 788010, Assam
Phone: 7896234525
Email: hod@phy.nits.ac.in

Faculties


Professor
Department: PHYSICS
Phone:
Email: asim[at]phy[dot]nits[dot]ac[dot]in

Associate Professor
Department: PHYSICS
Phone:
Email: subrat@phy.nits.ac.in

Associate Professor
Department: PHYSICS
Phone: 9401519326
Email: rgnair@phy.nits.ac.in

Associate Professor
Department: PHYSICS
Phone: 8812848747
Email: rupak[at]phy[dot]nits[dot]ac[dot]in

Associate Professor
Department: PHYSICS
Phone: 7896234525
Email: saumya@phy.nits.ac.in

Assistant Professor
Department: PHYSICS
Phone: 8399920286
Email: subhasis@phy.nits.ac.in

Assistant Professor, Grade I
Department: PHYSICS
Phone: 09488046400
Email: srininits@gmail.com

Projects


Our department is currently engaged in cutting-edge research funded by AICTE. Following are the list of ongoing/completed sponsored research project:

  1. • Modernization of thin film laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Asim Roy (10 lakhs)
  2. • Study of bi-layered perovskite oxide: thin film for nonvolatile ferroelectric memory applications under the supervision of Dr. Asim Roy (17.5 lakhs)
  3. • Synthesis & characterization of BST-BFO composites for devices under the supervision of Dr. S. K. Barik (16 lakhs)
  4. Along with these the M. Sc. Students pursue their final semester project under the supervision of the departmental faculties. If needed, they can work in collaboration with different research institutes and universities also. For such a case, a research fund of up to Rs. 1 lakh can be sanctioned to master degree students for research project under Research Promotion Scheme (RPC).

Courses


The department offers two year Master of Science in Applied physics and Ph.D. programme in different fields of physics. Apart from these the department is offering engineering physics course to B. Tech 1st year students of the institute.

Research


The faculty members of the department are engaged in research in the different areas of physics – both theoretical as well as experimental. The research work is funded partly by the institutional grant and mostly by the different funding agencies like AICTE, NRB etc..

Head of the Department


Department of Physics
National Institute of Technology Silchar
Silchar – 788 010, Assam.
Phone: 9435170874
Email: hod@phy.nits.ac.in

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