Research Projects
Research Projects
Nature & type of research
The Department has active research groups in the areas of Nuclear & Radiation Physics, Nonlinear Optics, Positron Annihilation Studies, Polymer Electrolytes, Thin Films, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites.
Recognized Research Centres:
Institutions:
- NAL, Bangalore
- CeNS, Bangalore
- RRI, Bangalore
- BRIT, Mumbai
- BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
- St. Aloysius College (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru.
- St. Philomena College, Puttur.
- FMKMC College, Madikeri.
Highlights of the Department
- * The first department in the state to establish a Microtron Accelerator facility for interdisciplinary research.
- * The first (and so far the only) department on the campus to receive the second phase of the DST-FIST grant.
- * Alumni of the department are placed in leading institutions such as the University of Mysore, Bangalore University, Mangalore University, Davanagere University, as well as premier institutes like IISc Bangalore, BARC Mumbai, and ISRO Bangalore.
- * The first department to receive the highest number of research projects from various funding agencies.
| Title of the Project | Principal Investigator/Co Investigator | Funding agency | Funds provided (INR) | Duration of the project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthesis and fabrication of Renewable bio-based 2D porous carbon composite for supercapacitor application | Prof. Devendrappa | DST-SERB | 49.17 Lakhs | 2023-2026 |
| Areca husk fiber as thermal insulator and acoustical absorber: Conversion of agricultural waste into useful product | Prof. Y. Narayana | VGST, Govt. of Karnataka | 30.00 Lakhs | 2022 - 2024 |
| Comparative studies on fullerene and Non-fullerene based solar cells | Dr Devendrappa H | SERB-DST | 34.5 Lakhs | 2019-21 |
| Synthesis of Gold Nano particles using silk fibroin as biotemplate – characterization and sensor applications | Dr Sangappa Y | SERB-DST | 40 Lakhs | 2016-2019 |
| Electron beam irradiated polymeric materials for optoelectronics devices applications | Dr Devendrappa H | DAE-BRNS | 12.47 Lakhs | 2015-18 |
| Evaluation of oxidative stress in human peripheral blood lymphocytes induced by energetic electrons and protons delivered at different dose rates | Dr Y. Narayana | BRNS | 18 Lakhs | 2015-18 |
| Radiation effects on polymer nanocomposites | Dr Ganesh Sanjeev | BRNS-DAE | 28 Lakhs | 2015-18 |
| Preparation and characterization of bombyxmori silk fibroin silks | Dr Sangappa Y | SERB-DST | 5 Lakhs | 2014-2016 |
| A study on of electrochemical parameters of polymer electrolytes | Dr Devendrappa H | SERB | 48.49 Lakhs | 2013-17 |
| Degradation of silk fibroin by UV irradiation study | Dr Sangappa Y | CSIR-EMR | 20 Lakhs | 2013-2016 |
| Study of optical and electrical properties of ZnO based thin films and nanomaterials | Dr Gopalakrishna Naik K | SERB-DST | 4.90 lakhs | 2013-2015 |
| Electron irradiated ZnO for photonic applications | Dr S.M Dharmaprakash | UGC | 9.5 Lakhs | 2012-15 |
| Study of dose rate effects on the induction of biological damages using electron beam accelerator | Dr Y.Narayana | UGC | 12 Lakhs | 2012-15 |
| Study of optical properties in doped polymer electrolytes | Dr Devendrappa | DST | 25.15 Lakhs | 2012-15 |
| Study of electrical and optical properties in doped polymer electrolytes | Dr Devendrappa H | UGC | 11.98 Lakhs | 2012-15 |
| Degradation of silk fibroin by UV-irradiation study | Dr Sangappa Y | CSIR | 18 Lakhs | 2012-15 |
| Electron irradiated ZnO for photonic applications | Dr S.M Dharmaprakash | UGC | 9.5 Lakhs | 2012-15 |
| Study of dose rate effects on the induction of biological damages using electron beam accelerator | Prof Y.Narayana | UGC | 12 Lakhs | 2012-15 |
| Study of optical properties in doped polymer electrolytes | Dr Devendrappa H | DST | 25.15 Lakhs | 2012-15 |
| Study of electrical and optical properties in doped polymer electrolytes | Dr Devendrappa H | UGC | 11.98 Lakhs | 2012-15 |
| Physical, mechanical and thermal properties of Indian Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) fibers | Dr Sangappa Y | DST-SERB | 19.14 Lakhs | 2011-14 |
| Heavy meson spectra and their radiative decays in the frame work of relativistic models | Dr. K. B. Vijayakumar | UGC | 5.64 Lakhs | 2011-14 |
| Vapour phase transport growth and characterization of ZnO nanomaterials | Dr Gopalakrishna Naik K | UGC | Rs. 9,08,082 | 2011-14 |
| Nonlinear optical properties of electron irradiated organic materials | Dr S.M. Dharmaprakash | DAE-BRNS | 8.2 Lakh | 2010-13 |
| The electromagnetic polarizabilities of the baryons in quantum field theoretical approaches | Dr K. B. Vijayakumar | DAE-BRNS | 11.25 lakh | 2010-13 |
| Study of irradiation induced DNA damages in biological systems by comet assay using Microtron accelerator | Dr Y. Narayana | BRNS | 20 lakh | 2010-13 |
| Nonlinear optical properties of electron irradiated organic materials | Dr S.M. Dharmaprakash | DAE-BRNS | 8.2 Lakh | 2010-13 |
| Mechanical and positron annihilation studies on electron irradiated polymer nanocomposites | Dr V. Ravindrachary | DAE-BRNS | 2.47 Lakhs | 2010-13 |
| Electron and UV Irradiation induced Microstructural studies in polymer-based nanocomposites | Dr R.F. Bhajanthri | UGC | 2.40 Lakhs | 2009-12 |
| Mechanical and positron annihilation studies on electron irradiated polymer nanocomposites | Dr R.F. Bhajanthri | DAE-BRNDS | 18.97 Lakhs | 2010-13 |
| Radiation processing of non-mulberry silk fibers | Dr Sangappa Y | DAE-BRNS | 23.56 Lakhs | 2010-13 |
| Electron irradiation effects on characterization and dielectric properties of polymer electrolytes | Dr Devendrappa H | BRNS | 25.15 Lakhs | 2010-13 |
| Mechanical and positron annihilation studies on electron irradiated polymer nanocomposites | Dr V. Ravindrachary | DAE-BRNS | 2.47 Lakhs | 2010-13 |
| Electron and UV irradiation induced microstructural studies of polymer based nanocomposites | Dr V. Ravindrachary | UGC | 20.27 Lakhs | 2009-12 |
| Mechanical and positron annihilation studies on electron irradiated polymer nanocomposites | Dr R.F. Bhajanthri | DAE-BRNDS | 18.97 Lakhs | 2010-13 |
| Electron and UV Irradiation induced Microstructural studies in polymer based nanocomposites | Dr R.F. Bhajanthri | UGC | 2.40 Lakhs | 2009-12 |
| Effect of 8 MeV electron irradiation on the physical and mechanical properties of commercial silk fibers | Dr Sangappa Y | UGC | 5.92 Lakhs | 2008-11 |
| Studies on high temperature electron irradiated p-n junction and MOS devices | Dr Gopalakrishna Naik K | BRNS | 14.79 Lakhs | 2008-11 |
| A study of transport and electrochemical cell parameters of PEO with conducting polymers | Dr Devendrappa H | UGC | 5.30 Lakhs | 2007-2010 |
| Novel Organic materials for nonlinear optical applications | Dr S.M. Dharmaprakash | DST | 14.76 Lakhs | 2007-2010 |
| Light Meson spectra in frame work of chiral quark models with instanton induced interaction | Dr K. B Vijayakumar | DST | 8.50 lakhs | 2007-2008 |
| Electron irradiated polymer microstructure study using positron annihilation spectroscopy | Dr V. Ravindrachary | DAE-BRNS | 26.45 Lakhs | 2006-2010 |
| Studies on effect of high energy electrons and bremsstranhlung radiation on biological systems using Microtron accelerator | Dr Y Narayana | BRNS | 12.00 Lakhs | 2006-2010 |
| Crystal growth and characterization of Lithium niobite crystals | Dr S. M. Dharmaprakash | DRDO | 12.7 lakhs | 2005-2008 |
| Effect of electron irradiation on the electrical and optical properties of TGS crystals | Dr S. M. Dharmaprakash | DAE-BRNS | 7.9 lakhs | 2005-2008 |
| To determine the crystal structures of non-linear optical materials using neutron diffraction technique | Dr S. M. Dharmaprakash | IUC-DAEF | 2.80 lakh | 2003-2004 |
| Material analysis and characterization by X-ray powder diffractometer | Dr S. M. Dharmaprakash | DST | 6.98 lakhs | 2002-2005 |
| Dynamical symmetry breaking & effective quark mass | Dr K. B. Vijayakumar | DAE-BRNS | 6.54 lakhs | 2002-2005 |
| Basic and applied research using microtron facility | Prof. K Siddappa / Dr Ganesh Sanjeev | DAE -BRNS | 204 lakhs | 2001-2012 |
| Studies on environmental radioactivity and impact assessment of Kaiga power reactors | Dr Y Narayana | BRNS | 38.50 lakhs | 2000- 2004 |
| R&D using variable energy Microtron: Establishment of a National Facility | Prof. K Siddappa / Dr K. M. Balakrishna | DST | 91.38 lakhs | 1999-2005 |
| Advanced Metrological Modelling of Malore Region: Observations and Data analysis | Dr K. M. Balakrishna | DST | 17.32 lakhs | 1998- 2003 |
| Growth and characterization of organic NLO crystals | Prof. P Mohan Rao | DST | 1997-2000 | |
| Growth and properties of Mn2+ and Cr3+ doped Barium formate crystals | Dr. S. M. Dharmaprakash | Third world Academy of Sciences | US$ 3,000.00 | 1996-97 |
| Growth and Characterization of some formate crystals | Dr. S. M. Dharmaprakash | DST | 1.54 lakhs | 1994-95 |
| Distribution of natural and artificial radioactivity components in the environs of coastal Karnataka, Kaiga and Goa, | Dr. K. Siddappa | DAE-BRNS | 12.17 lakhs | 1991-1994 |
| Thin film studies for space applications | Dr. J Uchil | ISRO | 3.3 Lakhs | 1985-88 |
|
Title of the Project |
Principal Investigator/Co Investigator |
Funding agency
|
Funds provided (INR in Lakhs) |
Duration of the project |
|
Comparative studies on fullerene and Non-fullerene based solar cells |
Dr Devendrappa H |
SERB-DST |
34.5 Lakh |
2019-21 |
|
Synthesis of Gold Nano particles using silk fibroin as biotemplate – characterization and sensor applications |
Dr Sangappa Y |
SERB-DST |
40 Lakhs |
2016-2019 |
|
Electron beam irradiated polymeric materials for optoelectronics devices applications |
Dr Devendrappa H |
DAE-BRNS |
12.47 Lakhs |
2015-18 |
|
Evaluation of oxidative stress in human peripheral blood lymphocytes induced by energetic electrons and protons delivered at different dose rates |
Dr Y. Narayana |
BRNS |
18 Lakhs |
2015-18 |
|
Radiation effects on polymer nanocomposites |
Dr Ganesh Sanjeev |
BRNS-DAE |
28 Lakhs |
2015-18 |
|
Preparation and characterization of bombyxmori silk fibroin silks |
Dr Sangappa Y |
SERB-DST |
5 Lakhs |
2014-2016 |
|
A study on of electrochemical parameters of polymer electrolytes |
Dr Devendrappa H |
SERB |
48.49 Lakhs |
2013-17 |
|
Degradation of silk fibroin by UV irradiation study |
Dr Sangappa Y |
CSIR-EMR |
20 Lakhs |
2013-2016 |
|
Study of optical and electrical properties of ZnO based thin films and nanomaterials |
Dr Gopalakrishna Naik K |
SERB-DST |
4.90 lakhs |
2013-2015 |
|
Electron irradiated ZnO for photonic applications |
Dr S.M Dharmaprakash |
UGC |
9.5 Lakhs |
2012-15 |
|
Study of dose rate effects on the induction of biological damages using electron beam accelerator |
Dr Y.Narayana |
UGC |
12 Lakhs |
2012-15 |
|
Study of optical properties in doped polymer electrolytes |
Dr Devendrappa |
DST |
25.15 Lakhs |
2012-15 |
|
Study of electrical and optical properties in doped polymer electrolytes |
Dr Devendrappa H |
UGC |
11.98 Lakhs |
2012-15 |
|
Degradation of silk fibroin by UV-irradiation study |
Dr Sangappa Y |
CSIR |
18 Lakhs |
2012-15 |
|
Electron irradiated ZnO for photonic applications |
Dr S.M Dharmaprakash |
UGC |
9.5 Lakhs |
2012-15 |
|
Study of dose rate effects on the induction of biological damages using electron beam accelerator |
Prof Y.Narayana |
UGC |
12 Lakhs |
2012-15 |
|
Study of optical properties in doped polymer electrolytes |
Dr Devendrappa H |
DST |
25.15 Lakhs |
2012-15 |
|
Study of electrical and optical properties in doped polymer electrolytes |
Dr Devendrappa H |
UGC |
11.98 Lakhs |
2012-15 |
|
Physical, mechanical and thermal properties of Indian Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) fibers |
Dr Sangappa Y |
DST-SERB |
19.14 |
2011-14 |
|
Heavy meson spectra and their radiative decays in the frame work of relativistic models |
Dr. K. B. Vijayakumar |
UGC |
5.64 |
2011-14 |
|
Vapour phase transport growth and characterization of ZnO nanomaterials |
Dr Gopalakrishna Naik K |
UGC |
Rs. 9,08,082 |
2011-14 |
|
Nonlinear optical properties of electron irradiated organic materials |
Dr S.M. Dharmaprakash |
DAE-BRNS |
8.2 Lakh |
2010-13 |
|
The electromagnetic polarizabilities of the baryons in quantum field theoretical approaches |
Dr K. B. Vijayakumar |
DAE-BRNS |
11.25 lakh |
2010-13 |
|
Study of irradiation induced DNA damages in biological systems by comet assay using Microtron accelerator |
Dr Y. Narayana |
BRNS |
20 lakh |
2010-13 |
|
Nonlinear optical properties of electron irradiated organic materials |
Dr S.M. Dharmaprakash |
DAE-BRNS |
8.2 Lakh |
2010-13 |
|
Mechanical and positron annihilation studies on electron irradiated polymer nanocomposites |
Dr V. Ravindrachary |
DAE-BRNS |
2.47 |
2010-13 |
|
Electron and UV Irradiation induced Microstructural studies in polymer-based nanocomposites |
Dr R.F. Bhajanthri |
UGC |
2.40 |
2009-12 |
|
Mechanical and positron annihilation studies on electron irradiated polymer nanocomposites |
Dr R.F. Bhajanthri |
DAE-BRNDS |
18.97 |
2010-13 |
|
Radiation processing of non-mulberry silk fibers |
Dr Sangappa Y |
DAE-BRNS |
23.56 |
2010-13 |
|
Electron irradiation effects on characterization and dielectric properties of polymer electrolytes |
Dr Devendrappa H |
BRNS |
25.15 |
2010-13 |
|
Mechanical and positron annihilation studies on electron irradiated polymer nanocomposites |
Dr V. Ravindrachary |
DAE-BRNS |
2.47 |
2010-13 |
|
Electron and UV irradiation induced microstructural studies of polymer based nanocomposites |
Dr V. Ravindrachary |
UGC |
20.27 |
2009-12 |
|
Mechanical and positron annihilation studies on electron irradiated polymer nanocomposites |
Dr R.F. Bhajanthri |
DAE-BRNDS |
18.97 |
2010-13 |
|
Electron and UV Irradiation induced Microstructural studies in polymer based nanocomposites |
Dr R.F. Bhajanthri |
UGC |
2.40 |
2009-12 |
|
Effect of 8 MeV electron irradiation on the physical and mechanical properties of commercial silk fibers |
Dr Sangappa Y |
UGC |
5.92 |
2008-11 |
|
Studies on high temperature electron irradiated p-n junction and MOS devices |
Dr Gopalakrishna Naik K |
BRNS |
14.79 Lakhs |
2008-11 |
|
A study of transport and electrochemical cell parameters of PEO with conducting polymers |
Dr Devendrappa H |
UGC |
5.30 Lakhs |
2007-2010 |
|
Novel Organic materials for nonlinear optical applications |
Dr S.M. Dharmaprakash |
DST |
14.76 Lakhs |
2007-2010 |
|
Light Meson spectra in frame work of chiral quark models with instanton induced interaction |
Dr K. B Vijayakumar |
DST |
8.50 lakhs |
2007-2008 |
|
Electron irradiated polymer microstructure study using positron annihilation spectroscopy |
Dr V. Ravindrachary |
DAE-BRNS |
26.45 |
2006-2010 |
|
Studies on effect of high energy electrons and bremsstranhlung radiation on biological systems using Microtron accelerator |
Dr Y Narayana |
BRNS |
12.00 |
2006-2010 |
|
Crystal growth and characterization of Lithium niobite crystals |
Dr S. M. Dharmaprakash |
DRDO |
12.7 lakhs |
2005-2008 |
|
Effect of electron irradiation on the electrical and optical properties of TGS crystals |
Dr S. M. Dharmaprakash |
DAE-BRNS |
7.9 lakhs |
2005-2008 |
|
To determine the crystal structures of non-linear optical materials using neutron diffraction technique |
Dr S. M. Dharmaprakash |
IUC-DAEF |
2.80 lakh |
2003-2004 |
|
Material analysis and characterization by X-ray powder diffractometer |
Dr S. M. Dharmaprakash |
DST |
6.98 lakhs |
2002-2005 |
|
Dynamical symmetry breaking & effective quark mass |
Dr K. B. Vijayakumar |
DAE-BRNS |
6.54 lakhs |
2002-2005 |
|
Basic and applied research using microtron facility |
Prof. K Siddappa / Dr Ganesh Sanjeev |
DAE -BRNS |
204 lakh |
2001-2012 |
|
Studies on environmental radioactivity and impact assessment of Kaiga power reactors |
Dr Y Narayana |
BRNS |
38.50 lakh |
2000- 2004 |
|
R&D using variable energy Microtron: Establishment of a National Facility |
Prof. K Siddappa / Dr K. M. Balakrishna |
DST |
91.38 lakh |
1999-2005 |
|
Advanced Metrological Modelling of M’lore Region: Observations and Data analysis |
Dr K. M. Balakrishna |
DST |
17.32 lakh |
1998- 2003 |
|
Growth and characterization of organic NLO crystals |
Prof. P Mohan Rao |
DST |
|
1997-2000 |
|
Growth and properties of Mn2+ and Cr3+ doped Barium formate crystals |
Dr. S. M. Dharmaprakash |
Third world Academy of Sciences |
US$ 3,000.00 |
1996-97 |
|
Growth and Characterization of some formate crystals |
Dr. S. M. Dharmaprakash |
DST |
1.54 lakh |
1994-95 |
|
Distribution of natural and artificial radioactivity components in the environs of coastal Karnataka, Kaiga and Goa, |
Dr. K. Siddappa |
DAE-BRNS |
12.17 lakh |
1991-1994
|
|
Thin film studies for space applications |
Dr. J Uchil |
ISRO |
3.3 Lakh |
1985-88 |
Research Collaborations (both National &International)
The faculty members are having national and international collaborations through the scientists working in many laboratories / institutions. The institutions are:
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• BARC, Mumbai
• VECC, Kolkata
• IUAC, New Delhi
• RRCAT, Indore
• Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore
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