The Department of Physics and Electronics is an integral part of the University, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, including B.Sc. (PM and PC), M.Sc., and Ph.D. The Department strives to set a benchmark in quality higher education, with a strong emphasis on preparing students to face the professional world with competence, confidence, and dignity. Over the years, the Department has established itself as a centre of higher learning, fostering excellence in teaching and research.
The faculty members of the Department are actively engaged in research across several frontier areas, including Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications, Green Hydrogen, Advanced functional Materials, Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Theoretical Physics. The Department has successfully undertaken several major research projects supported by prestigious funding agencies such as DST, DST-FIST, SERB, ISRO, BRNS, SPARC, and the Centre for Research, CHRIST (Deemed to be University). Faculty members have published numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals and have presented their work at conferences across the globe.
Classroom teaching is made interactive and student-centric through a variety of teaching and learning methodologies, including presentations, peer learning, Learner Centric Andragogy, software simulators, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Moodle, and other digital platforms. To enhance practical and experiential learning, classroom instruction is complemented by rigorous laboratory training in well-equipped laboratories, along with industry internships and undergraduate research immersion programmes.
The Department also actively organizes guest lectures, national and regional conferences, workshops, colloquia, refresher courses, seminars, symposiums, exhibitions, Alumni talk, and industry visits, with the objective of ensuring the holistic development of students through meaningful academic and professional engagements.
Research programmes:
The Department is actively engaged in research across diverse and emerging areas, including Nanoscience, Materials Science, Energy Science, Soft Robotics, Advanced functional materials, Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Theoretical Physics. In recent years, research activities have gained significant momentum through funding support from various external agencies such as DST, DST-FIST, SERB, ISRO, BRNS, SPARC, as well as the Centre for Research, CHRIST (Deemed to be University). These funding initiatives have facilitated the establishment of state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced research instrumentation, enabling sustained research and development activities. As a result, the Department has achieved notable outcomes in the form of patents and high-quality research publications. The Department has also established collaborations with several national and international institutes and research centres, further strengthening its research ecosystem.
The Department is committed to nurturing a research-oriented scientific temperament among students by actively involving postgraduate and selected undergraduate students in faculty-led research projects. The Ph.D. programme is structured to ensure that research scholars receive comprehensive exposure to the ever-expanding frontiers of their respective research domains, thereby equipping them for both academic and industry-oriented research careers.
The Department of Physics and Electronics is an integral part of the University, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, including B.Sc. (PM and PC), M.Sc., and Ph.D. The Department strives to set a benchmark in quality higher education, with a strong emphasis on preparing students to face the professional world with competence, confidence, and dignity. Over the years, the Department has established itself as a centre of higher learning, fostering excellence in teaching and research.
The faculty members of the Department are actively engaged in research across several frontier areas, including Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications, Green Hydrogen, Advanced functional Materials, Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Theoretical Physics. The Department has successfully undertaken several major research projects supported by prestigious funding agencies such as DST, DST-FIST, SERB, ISRO, BRNS, SPARC, and the Centre for Research, CHRIST (Deemed to be University). Faculty members have published numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals and have presented their work at conferences across the globe.
Classroom teaching is made interactive and student-centric through a variety of teaching and learning methodologies, including presentations, peer learning, Learner Centric Andragogy, software simulators, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Moodle, and other digital platforms. To enhance practical and experiential learning, classroom instruction is complemented by rigorous laboratory training in well-equipped laboratories, along with industry internships and undergraduate research immersion programmes.
The Department also actively organizes guest lectures, national and regional conferences, workshops, colloquia, refresher courses, seminars, symposiums, exhibitions, Alumni talk, and industry visits, with the objective of ensuring the holistic development of students through meaningful academic and professional engagements.
Research programmes:
The Department is actively engaged in research across diverse and emerging areas, including Nanoscience, Materials Science, Energy Science, Soft Robotics, Advanced functional materials, Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Theoretical Physics. In recent years, research activities have gained significant momentum through funding support from various external agencies such as DST, DST-FIST, SERB, ISRO, BRNS, SPARC, as well as the Centre for Research, CHRIST (Deemed to be University). These funding initiatives have facilitated the establishment of state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced research instrumentation, enabling sustained research and development activities. As a result, the Department has achieved notable outcomes in the form of patents and high-quality research publications. The Department has also established collaborations with several national and international institutes and research centres, further strengthening its research ecosystem.
The Department is committed to nurturing a research-oriented scientific temperament among students by actively involving postgraduate and selected undergraduate students in faculty-led research projects. The Ph.D. programme is structured to ensure that research scholars receive comprehensive exposure to the ever-expanding frontiers of their respective research domains, thereby equipping them for both academic and industry-oriented research careers.
The Department of Physics and Electronics is a key part of the University, offering B.Sc. (PM and PC), M.Sc., and Ph.D. programmes. The Department is committed to providing high-quality education and preparing students to face academic and professional challenges with confidence, skill, and integrity. Over the years, it has become a centre for learning and research, promoting both teaching excellence and innovative research.
Faculty members conduct research in cutting-edge areas, including nanomaterials for energy applications, Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Theoretical Physics. By combining rigorous academics with practical research opportunities, the Department aims to develop knowledgeable, skilled, and research-oriented graduates who can contribute effectively to science and society.
Vision
EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE
MissionTo instil scientific temper, technical skills and intellectual vigour among students, for contributing to the needs of the society, by providing an environment of learning and knowledge creation through academic accompaniment.
The Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), established in 1969, has consistently set benchmarks in quality higher education through its well-equipped classrooms and advanced experimental laboratories. The Department is supported by a team of well-qualified and highly experienced faculty members who are actively engaged in research across frontier areas such as experimental condensed matter physics, materials science, and astrophysics.
Research in materials and energy sciences focuses on the development of nanomaterials, thin films, and polymers, with applications spanning solar cells, hydrogen energy systems, batteries, radiation shieldi
The Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), established in 1969, has consistently set benchmarks in quality higher education through its well-equipped classrooms and advanced experimental laboratories. The Department is supported by a team of well-qualified and highly experienced faculty members who are actively engaged in research across frontier areas such as experimental condensed matter physics, materials science, and astrophysics.
Research in materials and energy sciences focuses on the development of nanomaterials, thin films, and polymers, with applications spanning solar cells, hydrogen energy systems, batteries, radiation shielding, biomedical technologies, display devices, optoelectronics, water purification, and photodetectors. High-quality research in astrophysics encompasses areas ranging from stellar astrophysics to cosmology, with focused studies in X-ray astronomy, galactic astrophysics, and investigations of the dark universe.
Faculty members have secured several external research grants from national funding agencies, including DST, DST-FIST, SERB, ISRO, BRNS, and SPARC, enabling the establishment of high-quality research infrastructure in cutting-edge domains. The Department houses a state-of-the-art Central Instrumentation Facility that supports energy and environmental research, thin-film growth, and nanomaterial synthesis. Advanced facilities such as X-ray diffractometers, electron microscopy, UV–Visible spectrometers, fluorometers, microwave synthesizers, solar simulators, and high-performance computational resources play a pivotal role in sustaining an excellent research culture.
The Department is further strengthened by its two Centres of Excellence, namely the Centre for Excellence in Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Centre for Advanced Materials Research, Innovation and Technology. These Centres function as dedicated hubs for advanced research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation-driven academic activities. They facilitate focused research initiatives, promote national and international collaborations, and actively engage faculty members, research scholars, and students in cutting-edge research, thereby enhancing the Department’s research ecosystem and academic impact.
The Department maintains strong academic interactions with institutes, universities, and organizations within India and abroad through established collaborations, associateships, and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). Faculty members of the Department have published high-quality, high-impact research papers and patents in Scopus- and SCI-indexed journals, as well as other prestigious international publications. The Department regularly organizes expert talks, guest lectures, international, national, and regional conferences, quality improvement programmes on research and teaching themes, workshops, refresher courses, seminars, exhibitions, quiz programmes, Alumni talk and industry visits, thereby providing exposure to frontier developments in higher education and research.
The Department places strong emphasis on skill development and value addition through certificate programmes, interdisciplinary courses, internships, upskilling initiatives, and structured research programmes. Undergraduate and postgraduate students are actively involved in internal and externally funded research projects, including those supported by national fellowships, as an integral part of their curriculum. This comprehensive approach ensures a vibrant, research-oriented academic environment that equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies for future academic and professional pursuits.
“Department accentuates quality education with focus on research-inclusive learning, enabling students to find the best-suited possibilities for future careers.”
MSc, 1995
Associate research scientist, Yale School of Medicine, USA
MSc, 1995
Assistant professor, IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, India
MSc, 2002
Assistant Professor, IISER, Tirupati, India
MSc, 1998
Reader, NISER, Bhubaneswar, India
MSc, 2008
Sr. Lecturer, Macquarie University, Australia
BSc (PME), 2010
Reader, TIFR, Mumbai, India
MSc, 2008
Astrophysicist, University of Birmingham, UK
MSc, 1998
Beamline Scientist, Elettra Sincotrone Trieste, Italy
MPhil, 2010
Scientist, University of Oslo, Norway
MSc, 2006
Assistant professor, VIT, Vellore, India
MSc, 1995
Professor, Drexel University, 1995
Reader
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
TIFR - Mumbai
PME - 2010
