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Prof. Arun Kumar R

Associate Professor

Department of Physics

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Room No: Room No: PHY 316, Department of Physics, MME and Sciences Building +91-870-2462575 arunkumar@nitw.ac.in https://sites.google.com/nitw.ac.in/arun-kumar-raman?usp=sharing Bio Sketch

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    • Journal(s): 60
    • Conference(s): 9
    • Text Book(s): 1
    • PhD: Current - 4  Awarded - 11

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    Research Areas

    Development of non-toxic photonic and sensor nano-materials
    Eco-friendly Optical Materials and Sensors
    Growth and characterization of Laser single crystals
    Growth of single crystals for Environmental dosimetry
    Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
    Preparation of oxide glasses for luminescence applications
    Synthesis of nanophosphors for white LED applications
    EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
    Degree Institute Year
    Doctor of Philosophy Anna University Chennai 2009
    Master of Science Bharathiar University 2004
    Bachelor of Science Bharathiar University 2002
    COURSES HANDLED
    Course L-T-P Credit Degree Level
    Engineering Physics(PH1161) 3-0-2 4 UG
    Modern Physics(PHI311) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Modern Physics(PH2204) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Transducer Technology(PH16008) 3-0-2 4 PG
    Modern Physics(PHB311) 3-0-2 4 UG
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    PUBLICATIONS
    Journal(s)
    Luminescence mining via energy transfer upconversion and anti-Stokes emission in Er, Yb: LiYF4: Thermometry and NIR detection applications, By M. Siva Kumar, Sushree Bedamati, R. Arun Kumar, M. Ramudu, Mitrabhanu Behera, Przemyslaw Wozny, Marcin Runowski , Elsevier, Sensors and Actuators: A. Physical, vol.399, pp.117436, 2026
    Photoluminescence Properties of Sm³⁺-Doped CaAl₄O₇ based Phosphor-in-Glass for High-Power Orange Light Applications, By Mahesha Hegde, Mitrabhanu Behera, Tapas Paramanik, Dominika Przybylska, Przemysław Woźny, Phani Kumar Mallisetty, R. Arun Kumar , Springer Nature, Journal of Materials Science, vol., pp., 2026
    Efficient multi-functional erbium-doped lithium yttrium fluoride phosphor synthesized by novel microwave-assisted combustion technique for diverse applications, By M.Siva Kumar, Sushree Bedamati, Mitrabhanu Behera, R. Arun Kumar, M. Ramudu, Kaushal Kumar, Przemyslaw Wozny, Kevin Soler-Carracedo, Marcin Runowski, Elsevier, Materials Research Bulletin, vol.190, pp.113484, 2025
    High-sensitivity optical thermometer operating in cryogenic and high temperature ranges based on luminescence of divalent and trivalent thulium ions in CaAl4O7:Tm2+/3+, By Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, Mahesha Hegde, R. Arun Kumar, V. Gunasekaran, Przemysław Woźny, Kevin Soler-Carracedo, Marcin Runowski, RSC Publishing, J. Mater. Chem. C , vol.13, pp.8776, 2025
    Investigations on trapping parameters of dysprosium doped lithium potassium borate through thermoluminescence study for high range dosimetry applications, By Rahul Awasthi, R. Arun Kumar, Sejal Chandana, Ram Charan Meena, P. Dinesh Sankar Reddy, K. Asokan, Elsevier, Materials Science & Engineering B, vol.314, pp.118044, 2025
    Study of photoluminescence characteristics through Judd-Ofelt theory and novel thermoluminescence properties of CaAl4O7: Eu phosphors synthesized via microwave – assisted combustion method for high-dose gamma application, By Mahesha Hegde, Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, Yashodhara I, Karunakara N, R. Arun Kumar , Springer, Journal of Electronic Materials, vol.54, pp.7642, 2025
    Dual optical thermometry in the near-infrared: temperature-driven luminescence in Yb3+/Er3+-doped NaYF4 phosphor, By Sushree Bedamati, R. Arun Kumar, Przemysław Wozny, Natalia Jurga, Kaushal Kumar, Elsevier, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, vol.200, pp.109981, 2025
    Investigations of Eu3+ activated calcium dialuminate based phosphor-in-glass as an inorganic color converter for solid-state lighting applications, By Mahesha Hegde, Mitrabhanu Behera, Tapas Paramanik, Dominika Przybylska, Przemysław Wozny, R. Arun Kumar, Elsevier, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol.1037 , pp.182373, 2025
    Sodium yttrium fluoride doped with Er3+ ions for thermally and non-thermally coupled nano-thermometry and IR detection applications, By Sushree Bedamati, Mitrabhanu Behera, R. Arun Kumar, Kumar Shwetabh, Kaushal Kumar, Elsevier, Journal of Molecular Liquids, vol.411, pp.125685, 2024
    Robust luminescent material with superior color purity: Sm3+ ion-doped CaAl4O7 phosphor synthesized in a cost-effective approach for solid-state lighting applications, By Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, Mahesha Hegde, Przemysław Woźny, R.K. Padhi, Kaushal Kumar, Neeraj Kumar Mishra, R. Arun Kumar, Marcin Runowski, Elsevier, Journal of Molecular Liquids, vol.409, pp.125441, 2024
    Revelation of luminescence-thermometry, light generation in first biological window and IR detection capabilities of sodium yttrium fluoride co-doped with Yb3+ and Er3+ ions synthesized by low-cost approach, By Sushree Bedamati, Mitrabhanu Behera, R. Arun Kumar, Neeraj Kumar Mishra, Kaushal Kumar , Elsevier, Journal of Molecular Liquids, vol.407, pp.125213, 2024
    Fabrication of energy efficient P-i-G structure with novel dysprosium-doped yttrium calcium borate (Dy: Y2CaB10O19) phosphors: Highly efficient materials for cool white light emission conducive to green technology, By Mitrabhanu Behera, Rajashree Panda, R. Arun Kumar, R.K. Padhi, Kaushal Kumar, Elsevier, Dyes and Pigments, vol.229, pp.112255, 2024
    Microwave-assisted combustion synthesis and characterization studies of novel dysprosium doped yttrium calcium borate (Dy3+: Y2CaB10O19) phosphor materials for efficient white light applications, By Mitrabhanu Behera, Rajashree Panda, R. Arun Kumar, Neeraj Kumar Mishra, Kaushal Kumar, Tom Del Monte , Elsevier, Ceramics International , vol.50 (11), pp.18146, 2024
    Review on efficient calcium aluminate-based phosphors prepared by combustion synthesis technique, By Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, R. Arun Kumar, Dhananjay Joshi, Elsevier, Materials Science and Engineering: B, vol.299, pp.117006, 2024
    Development of thermally stable, single-phased CaAl4O7:Dy3+ phosphor and a study on their down-conversion features for lighting applications, By Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, Mahesha Hegde, R. Arun Kumar, R.K. Padhi, Anuradha M. Ashok, Neeraj Kumar Mishra, Kaushal Kumar, Elsevier, Advanced Powder Technology, vol.35, pp.104672, 2024
    Highly saturated red-emitting novel europium doped yttrium calcium borate (Eu3+: Y2CaB10O19) phosphor materials for eco-friendly solid-state lighting applications, By Mitrabhanu Behera, Rajashree Panda, R. Arun Kumar, Przemyslaw Wozny, Neeraj Kumar Mishra, Kaushal Kumar, Marcin Runowski, Elsevier, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol.1006, pp.176294, 2024
    Luminescence studies of high color purity red emitting CaAl4O7:Eu3+ phosphor prepared by microwave-assisted synthesis technique, By Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, R. Arun Kumar, Dhananjay Joshi, R.K. Padhi , Elsevier, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol.968, pp.171879, 2023
    Study of efficient sustainable phosphor in glass (P – i – G) material for white LED applications fabricated by tape casting and screen-printing techniques, By Mitrabhanu Behera, Rajashree Panda, P. Dhivya, Dhananjay Joshi, R. Arun Kumar , Elsevier, Materials Science and Engineering: B, vol.298, pp.116811, 2023
    Synthesis and luminescence properties of Na+, Li+ compensated Er3+ doped CaAl4O7 phosphors, By A Suresh Kumar, R. Arun Kumar, R. Vijayakumar , Springer, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, vol.33, pp.21297, 2022
    Investigations on L-valine doped imidazolinium L-tartrate (IMLT) single crystals, By P. Dhivya, Mitrabhanu Behera, R. Arun Kumar , Springer, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, vol.34 , pp.35, 2022
    Investigations on structural, optical, mechanical properties of pure and l-threonine (LT) doped l-tartaric acid–nicotinamide (LTN) nonlinear optical single crystals, By G. Thilakavathi, R. Arun Kumar, Springer, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, vol.33, pp.6888 , 2022
    The emission characteristics of Er3+: BBFB glasse for infra-red laser and gamma ray shielding applications, By K. Mariselvam, R. Arun Kumar , Elsevier, Optik, vol.226, pp.165910, 2021
    Investigations on the properties of L-proline doped imidazolinium L-tartrate (IMLT) single crystals, By P. Dhivya, R. Arun Kumar, G. Vinitha , Springer, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, vol.32, pp.3673, 2021
    Novel synthesis of silica-coated Eu:Gd2O3 nanoparticles by polyol route at low temperature for bimodal cancer imaging, By T. Gayathri, R. Arun Kumar, B. S. Panigrahi, P. Saravanan, B. Devanand , IOP Science, Materials Research Express , vol.6, pp.055037, 2019
    Optical and luminescence characteristics of europium doped barium lithium fluoroborate glasses, By K. Mariselvam, R. Arun Kumar, S. Karthik, Elsevier, Chemical Physics , vol.525, pp.110379, 2019
    Concentration-dependence and luminescence studies of erbium doped barium lithium fluoroborate glasses, By K. Mariselvam, R. Arun Kumar, V. Rajeswara Rao, Elsevier, Optics and Laser Technology, vol.118, pp.37, 2019
    Growth and Characterization of a Nonlinear Optical Material: L-histidine-doped imidazolinium L-tartrate, By P. Dhivya, R. Arun Kumar, T. Theivasanthi, G. Vinitha, M.D. Kannan , Springer, Journal of Electronic Materials, vol.48, pp.4432, 2019
    Microwave-assisted combustion synthesis of silica-coated Eu:Gd2O3 nanoparticles for MRI and optical imaging of cancer cells, By T. Gayathri, R. Arun Kumar, S. Dhilipkumaran, C. K. Jayasankar, P. Saravanan, B. Devanand, Springer Nature, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, vol.30, pp.6860, 2019
    Spectroscopic properties and Judd-Ofelt analysis of Eu3+ doped barium bismuth fluoroborate glasses, By K. Mariselvam, R. Arun Kumar, M. Jagadeesh , Elsevier, Optical Materials, vol.84, pp.427, 2018
    Spectral and thermoluminescence characteristics of high gamma dose irradiated Dy:LiKB4O7 single crystals, By N. Ravikumar, R. Arun Kumar, B.S. Panigrahi, U.Madhusoodanan, CB. Palan, SK. Omanwar, Elsevier, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B, vol.436, pp.203, 2018
    Luminescence properties of europium doped lithium potassium tetraborate (Eu:LiKB4O7) single crystal for dosimetry applications, By N. Ravikumar, R. Arun Kumar, U. Madhusoodanan, B. S. Panigrahi, Chetan B. Palan, Shreeniwas K. Omanwar, Springer Nature, Journal of Materials science: Materials in Electronics, vol.29, pp.18511, 2018
    Thermoluminescence characteristics of biological tissue equivalent single crystal: europium doped lithium tetraborate for dosimetry applications, By N. Ravikumar, R. Arun Kumar, Chetan B. Palan, Shreeniwas K. Omanwar , Springer Nature, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, vol.29, pp.14427, 2018
    Spectroscopic investigations of neodymium doped barium bismuth fluoroborate glasses, By K. Mariselvam, R. Arun Kumar, P. Manasa , Elsevier, Infrared Physics and Technology, vol.91, pp.18, 2018
    Optical properties of Nd3+ doped barium lithium fluoroborate glasses for near-infrared (NIR) emission, By K. Mariselvam, R. Arun Kumar, K. Suresh , Elsevier, Physica B: Condensed Matter Physics, vol.534, pp.68, 2018
    Influence of L-threonine on the growth, structural, optical, mechanical and nonlinear optical properties of tartaric acid single crystal, By G. Thilakavathi, R. Arun Kumar, V. Gunasekaran, Sciendo, Materials Science - Poland, vol.36(4), pp.630, 2018
    Synthesis, structural, spectral, optical and mechanical study of benzimidazolium phthalate crystals for NLO applications, By N Sudha, B Abinaya, R Arun Kumar, R Mathammal, Hilaris Publishing SRL, Journal of Lasers, Optics & Photonics, vol.5, pp.1, 2018
    Synthesis and optical characterization of Tm3+ doped CaAl4O7 for near- UV LED-based white light, By A. Suresh Kumar, R. Arun Kumar, Rama Ranjan Bhattacharjee, Elsevier, Journal of Luminescence, vol.182, pp.130, 2017
    Silica coated europium doped gadolinium oxide nanoparticles for dual modal imaging of cancer, By T. Gayathri, R. Arun Kumar, B. S. Panigrahi, B. Devanand , World Scientific Publishing, Nano, vol.12, pp.1750073 (1-9), 2017
    Synthesis and photoluminescence behaviour of dysprosium doped barium bismuth borate glasses, By K. Mariselvam, R. Arun Kumar, B. S. Panigrahi, Anuradha M. Ashok , INOE, Optoelectronics Advanced Materials: Rapid Communications, vol.11, pp.462, 2017
    Structural and photoluminescence studies on europium doped lithium tetraborate (Eu:Li2B4O7) single crystal grown by microtube Czochralski (μT-Cz) technique, By A. Kumaresh, R. Arun Kumar, N. Ravikumar, U. Madhusoodanan, B.S. Panigrahi, K. Marimuthu, M. Anuradha , IOP Science, Chinese Physics B, vol.25, pp.058105, 2016
    Synthesis and Characterization of CIGS bulk compound and hot wall deposited thin film absorber layer for solar cell applications , By S. Arul, R. Arun Kumar , Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, vol.9, pp.278, 2016
    Investigations on the effect of transition metals on the growth and characterization of sodium acid phthalate single crystals, By S. Nirmala Sri Devi, R. Arun Kumar, E.K. Girija , Elsevier, Optik, vol.127, pp.2419, 2015
    Characterization of a potential nonlinear optical material: sodium fluoride additive on ammonium di hydrogen orthophosphate single crystals, By A. Kumaresh, R. Arun Kumar , Elsevier, Optik, vol.127, pp.1922, 2015
    Growth and characterization of L-threonine doped thiourea single crystals: An optical material, By G. Thilagavathi, R. Arun Kumar, A. Kumaresh, N. Ravikumar , Taylor and Francis, Materials Research Innovations, vol.20, pp.254, 2015
    Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and cancer theranostics, By T. Gayathri, N. Meenakshi Sundaram, R. Arun Kumar , Springer Nature, Journal of Bionanoscience, vol.9, pp.409, 2015
    Influence of calcination temperature on the luminescent properties of Eu3+ doped CaAl4O7 phosphor prepared by Pechini method, By A. Suresh Kumar, R. Arun Kumar, R. Balasundaraprabhu, K. Senthil, S. Ramesh Kumar, V. Gunasekaran , Elsevier, Spectrochim. Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, vol.134, pp.283, 2015
    Growth and characterization of amino acids doped sodium acid phthalate hemihydrate single crystals, By S. Nirmala Sri Devi, R. Arun Kumar, E.K. Girija , Taylor and Francis, Materials Research Innovations, vol.20, pp.293, 2015
    Analysis of dissolution and growth process of SiGe alloy semiconductor based on penetrated Xray intensities, By M. Omprakash, M. Arivanandhan, R. Arun Kumar, H.Morii, T. Aoki, T. Koyama, Y. Momose, H. Ikeda, H. Tatsuoka, Y. Okano, T.Ozawa, S. Moorthy Babu, Y. Inatomi, Y. Hayakawa, Elsevier, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol.590, pp.96, 2014
    The effect of hippuric acid on crystal growth, structural and optical properties of ZTS single crystals, By A. Kumaresh, R. Arun Kumar, M. Arivanandhan, Y. Hayakawa , Elsevier, Journal of Crystal Growth, vol.401, pp.874, 2014
    Recent advances in rare earth borate-based single crystals: Potential materials for nonlinear optical and laser applications, By R. Arun Kumar, M. Arivanandhan, Y. Hayakawa, Elsevier, Progress in Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials, vol.59, pp.113, 2013
    Growth, structural and optical characterization of a new nonlinear optical crystal – hippuric acid doped potassium di hydrogen phosphate, By A. Kumaresh, R. Arun Kumar, Elsevier, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, vol.111, pp.178, 2013
    Growth and characterization of a novel nonlinear optical borate crystal - yttrium calcium borate (YCB), By R. Arun Kumar, M. Arivanandhan, R. Dhanasekaran, Y.Hayakawa , Elsevier, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, vol.110, pp.391, 2013
    Structural, spectroscopic, and nonlinear optical investigations on a novel nonlinear optical crystal: hippuric acid doped ammonium di hydrogen phosphate (HAADP), By A. Kumaresh, R. Arun Kumar , Elsevier, Spectrochim. Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy , vol.121, pp.346, 2013
    Borate crystals for nonlinear optical and laser applications - A review, By R. Arun Kumar , John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Journal of Chemistry, vol.2013, pp.154862, 2012
    Effect of 120 MeV Au9+ ion irradiation on structural, optical and dielectric properties of YCa4O(BO3)3 nonlinear optical crystal , By M. Kalidasan, R. Arun Kumar, K. Asokan, R. Dhanasekaran, Elsevier, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B, vol.280, pp.134, 2012
    Effect of 120 MeV Ag9+ ion irradiation of YCOB single crystals , By R. Arun Kumar, R. Dhanasekaran , Elsevier, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, vol.287, pp.109, 2012
    Growth and characterization of LCOB and NdLCOB single crystals for laser applications, By R. Arun Kumar, R. Dhanasekaran , Elsevier, Journal of Crystal Growth , vol.318, pp.636, 2011
    Flux growth of yttrium calcium oxy borate (YCOB) single crystals for nonlinear optical applications, By R. Arun Kumar, R. Dhanasekaran , Elsevier, Journal of Crystal Growth, vol.311, pp.541, 2009
    Growth of YCOB single crystals by flux technique and their characterization, By R. Arun Kumar, M. Senthilkumar, R. Dhanasekaran , John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Crystal Research and Technology, vol.43, pp.467, 2008
    Growth and Characterization of yttrium calcium oxy borate (YCOB) single crystals for nonlinear optical applications, By R. Arun Kumar, M. Senthilkumar, R. Dhanasekaran , Taylor and Francis, Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic, Metal-Organic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, vol.38, pp.132, 2008
    Conference(s)
    Frequency converting luminescent materials for green energy harvesting using solar cells By Sushree Bedamati, M. Siva Kumar, R. Arun Kumar, National Conference on Advanced Biocompatible Materials and Devices / Systems for Biomedical Applications, 2023
    A cost-effective approach to synthesize phosphor materials via microwave-assisted combustion synthesis technique By Rajashree Panda, Mitrabhanu Behera, R. Arun Kumar , National Conference on Advanced Biocompatible Materials and Devices / Systems for Biomedical Applications, 2023
    Development of Nanophosphor materials for fabricating white LEDs By R Arun Kumar, International Conference on Chemistry- Frontiers & Challenges (ICCFC-2022), 2022
    A comparative study on phosphors prepared by microwave –assisted combustion technique By Rajashree Panda, R. Arun Kumar, P. Dinesh Sankar Reddy , International Conference on Chemistry- Frontiers & Challenges (ICCFC-2022), 2022
    Effect of synthesis route on the properties of Luminescent nanoparticles By Mitrabhanu Behera, T Gayathri, R. Arun Kumar, International Conference on Chemistry Frontiers & Challenges (ICCFC-2022), 2022
    Borate-based crystals and their technological applications By R. Arun Kumar, P. Dinesh Sankar Reddy, K. Asokan, Fourth International Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Science and Technology (ICRTAST-2020), 2020
    Development of Type-I Nano Contrast Agents for Cancer Imaging By R. Arun Kumar, T. Gayathri , Indo-UK International Virtual Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications (ICANEE-2020) , 2020
    Growth and characterization of pure, L-alanine, L-valine and L-threonine doped ammonium sulphate single crystals grown by slow evaporation method, Proceedings of the Twenty Fifth National Laser Symposium By N. Ravikumar, R. Arun Kumar, Twenty Fifth National Laser Symposium, 2016
    Growth and characterization of a novel nonlinear optical borate crystal: yttrium calcium borate (YCB) By Arun Kumar Raman, JSAP Annual Meetings, 2012
    Text Book(s)
    Crystal Growth and Computational Materials Science By Editors : Jayakumar .S., Ravindran. P, Arun Kumar. R, Sudarshan. C (Published by: Macmillan Publishers India Ltd, New Delhi (India), ISBN 978-935-059-048-5, No. of Pages: 327.), PG & Research level, 2012
    PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
    Fabrication of eco-friendly, energy-efficient telluro-borate glasses for luminescence thermometry and optical amplifier applications
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: NIT Warangal
    Project Cost (INR): 500000
    Date of Commencement: 07-05-2025  
    Duration: 12 Months
    Status: Ongoing
    Development of Novel Thermoluminescent and Photoluminescent nanomaterials and Investigations on Their Response to C and Ag ions irradiation
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: Inter-University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi
    Project Cost (INR): 1011000
    Date of Commencement: 07-11-2022   Date of Completion: 06-11-2025
    Duration: 36 Months
    Status: Completed
    Development of nano/micro phosphors for applications in solid-state lighting and optical thermometry
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland
    Project Cost (INR): 225000
    Date of Commencement: 01-09-2024   Date of Completion: 31-10-2024
    Duration: 1 Months
    Status: Completed
    Development of phosphor-in-glass materials for efficient white light generation
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
    Project Cost (INR): 3043832
    Date of Commencement: 01-12-2020   Date of Completion: 31-03-2024
    Duration: 39 Months
    Status: Completed
    Development of rare earth doped lithium lutetium borate and lithium gadolinium borate-based glasses for scintillator applications
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh
    Project Cost (INR): 500000
    Date of Commencement: 05-11-2020   Date of Completion: 31-03-2023
    Duration: 28 Months
    Status: Completed
    Growth and Characterization of Single crystals of potassium aluminium borate (KAB) – Potential Materials for laser applications
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: University Grants Commission
    Project Cost (INR): 220000
    Date of Commencement: 01-07-2017   Date of Completion: 31-12-2018
    Duration: 17 Months
    Status: Completed
    Spectroscopic investigation of rare earth doped oxide glasses for laser applications
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: M/s. Indfurr Superheat Furnaces, Chennai
    Project Cost (INR): 45000
    Date of Commencement: 01-08-2017   Date of Completion: 31-01-2018
    Duration: 5 Months
    Status: Completed
    Growth and Characterization of Oxide single crystals with near-biological tissue equivalency for dosimetric applications
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: UGC DAE Consortium (UGC DAE CSR), Kalpakkam
    Project Cost (INR): 739800
    Date of Commencement: 01-09-2014   Date of Completion: 31-08-2017
    Duration: 35 Months
    Status: Completed
    Growth and Characterization of rare earth borate-based single crystals for UV laser generation
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
    Project Cost (INR): 4933600
    Date of Commencement: 01-01-2012   Date of Completion: 31-01-2015
    Duration: 36 Months
    Status: Completed
    Growth and Characterization of meta-Nitro aniline single crystals for nonlinear optical applications
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: University Grants Commission
    Project Cost (INR): 165000
    Date of Commencement: 01-09-2009   Date of Completion: 28-02-2011
    Duration: 17 Months
    Status: Completed
    RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
    Current PhD Students
    Mr. Madella Sivakumar (NIT Andhra Pradesh)
    Area of Research: Nanothermometry and NIR Sensing
    Mr. Mahesha Hegde (NIT Andhra Pradesh)
    Area of Research: Luminescence and Display devices
    Mr. Rahul Awasthi (NIT Andhra Pradesh)
    Area of Research: Effect of Swift Heavy Ions (SHI) irradiation on luminescent materials
    Ms. Shaik Sharmila
    Area of Research: Optical materials and characterization for luminescence and thermometry applications
    Previous PhD Students
    Dr. Sushree Bedamati (2025)
    Area of Research: Development of micron-sized rare-earth ions-doped sodium yttrium fluoride phosphors for multi-functional applications
    Dr. Mitrabhanu Behera (2025)
    Area of Research: Development of novel rare-earth doped phosphors and fabrication of phosphor-in-glass (P-i-G) structures for sustainable and efficient solid-state lighting applications
    Dr. Rajashree Panda (2025)
    Area of Research: Evolution of stable, eco-friendly phosphor materials with high color purity for the development of efficient lighting devices
    Dr. P. Dhivya (2021)
    Area of Research: Investigations on amino acids doped imidazolinium L-tartarate (IMLT) single crystals for nonlinear optical applications
    Dr. G. Thilakavathi (2020)
    Area of Research: Influence of L-threonine on the growth, structural, mechanical and non-linear optical properties of L-tartaric acid, nicotinamide, and thiourea single crystals
    Dr. T. Gayathri (2020)
    Area of Research: Development of silica coated europium doped gadolinium based contrast agents for dual modal imaging of cancer cells
    Dr. N. Ravikumar (2018)
    Area of Research: Growth and Characterization of Borate single crystals with near-biological tissue equivalency for Dosimetric applications
    Dr. K. Mariselvam (2018)
    Area of Research: Spectroscopic investigations on Nd3+:BBFB, Nd3+:BLFB, Er3+:BBFB, Er3+:BLFB glasses for infra-red laser applications
    Dr. S. Arul (2017)
    Area of Research: Synthesis and characterization of CuInGaSe2 (CIGS) Nanocrystals and studies on Hot wall deposited CIGS thin films as an absorber layer for hetero structure based solar cells
    Dr. A. Suresh Kumar (2017)
    Area of Research: Synthesis and luminescent properties of CaAl4O7: RE3+ (RE=Eu, Tm, Er) Phosphors for white light emitting diode applications
    Dr. A. Kumaresh (2016)
    Area of Research: Growth and characterization of hippuric acid doped KDP, ADP, ZTS, and europium doped LTB, LKBO Single crystals for NLO and Laser applications
    CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
    AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
    2024
    International Research Project, Poland
    2012
    Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Japan
    2008
    Young Scientist Award, GCOE Japan
    2004
    College Rank holder in PG
    2002
    University Rank holder in UG - Gold Medal
    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    •  Member, Centre of Excellence in Glass Science and Technology (Continuing from July, 2025)
    •  Member, Institute Ranking Committee (Continuing from July, 2025)
    •  Warden, Kakatiya Hall of Residence (Continuing from July, 2025)
    •  Faculty Advisor (Integrated MSc V Year), Department of Physics (Continuing from June, 2025)
    •  Professor-in-Charge (Information), Department of Physics (Continuing from May, 2025)
     Last updated on January 21, 2026