Centre for Advanced Research in Physical Sciences (CARPS)
Research & Postgraduate Department of Physics
Research at our department thrives on advanced infrastructure, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Our premier research wing, the Centre for Advanced Research in Physical Sciences (CARPS), has stood as a recognized research center under the University of Kerala since 2013. Believing that great science is collaborative, we maintain active academic and industrial partnerships with leading institutions worldwide. Our faculty members continuously contribute to the global academic footprint through high-quality research published in Scopus-indexed journals, while also lending their expertise to international funding agencies as project evaluators and journal manuscript reviewers.
Research Guides
- Dr. Hema Tresa Varghese (Retd.)
- Dr. Jojo P. J. (Retd.)
- Dr. Sheena Mary Y. (Spectroscopy, DFT Studies, Docking Studies)
- Dr. Sunil Thomas (Luminescent Materials, Semiconductors, Photonics, Glass Science and Technology)
- Dr. Nisha S. Panicker (Material Science)
Granted Patent
| PATENTEE | INVENTION | PATENT OFFICE | PATENT NO. | PATENT TERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jude Fernandez | Low temperature synthesis of calcium and hafnium co-doped barium titanate nano ceramics | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDIA, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | 569919 | 2019-2039 |
Research Projects
| Project Title | Principal Investigator | Funding Agency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Investigation on structural phase changes and particle size of Black Titania for enhanced ferromagnetic response | Dr. Bhagya Uthaman | Kerala State Council for Science - Technology and Environment | 2021-22 |
| National Radiation Dosimetry Program | Dr. Jojo PJ (Main Counter Part) | International Atomic Energy Agency | 2020-21 |
| A Green Approach for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles Azadirachta indica aqueous leaf extract | Dr Sheena Mary Y. | Kerala State Council for Science - Technology and Environment | 2018-19 |
| Indoor radiation levels and dose assessment to the populace in the city of Lae in Papua New Guinea | Dr. Jojo PJ | The PNG University of Technology, Lae, PNG | 2017-18 |
| Spatial distribution of uranium and associated water quality parameters in the southern districts of Kerala | Dr. Jojo PJ (Co-Investigator) | Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Mumbai | 2016-18 |
| Dosimetric profiling and somatic mutation studies in permanent residents of Panmana Panchayat, Kerala | Dr. Jojo PJ | Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Mumbai | 2014-18 |
| Studies on the surface exhalation fluxes of radon and thoron in monazite bearing sands in the southern coastal areas of Kerala | Dr. Jojo PJ (Co-Investigator) | Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Mumbai | 2013-16 |
| Synthesis & structural studies of noble metal nanoparticles of different shapes | Dr. Sheena Mary Y | University Grants Commission | 2013-15 |
| Assessment of radio nuclide transfer factor in edible flora using electrically cooled HPGe detector | Dr. Jojo PJ (Co-Investigator) | University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur | 2011-12 |
| Synthesis and Characterization of nano crystalline TiO2 powder/films by hydrothermal method | Dr. Jojo PJ (Co-Investigator) | University Grants Commission | 2010-12 |
| Development of cost effective and sensitive Thermo Luminescent Detectors for environmental radiation study | Dr. Jojo PJ (Co-Investigator) | Science Technology & Environment Committee, Govt of Kerala | 2009-13 |
| Ingestion Dosimetry for Assessment of individual dose to the population in the HBRA | Dr. Jojo PJ | Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences | 2009-13 |
| Extensive inhalation and external gamma radiation dosimetric studies for assessing effects of low and chronic radiation exposures on the health of human populations in the Monazite bearing areas in Kollam and Alleppy Districts, Kerala | Dr. Jojo PJ | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay | 2006-09 |
| A study of a and b radioactivity levels in the building materials used along the south west coast of Kerala | Dr. Jojo PJ | University Grants Commission | 1999-2002 |
| Microanalysis of Uranium in water samples collected from the south west coast of Kerala | Dr. Jojo PJ | Science Technology & Environment Committee, Government of Kerala | 1995-98 |
Doctoral Degrees Awarded
| Researcher | Guide | Awarding University | PhD Awarded Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soniya S R | Dr. Jojo P.J. | University of Kerala | 2020 |
| Shargina Beegum | Dr. Hema Tresa Varghese Dr. Sheena Mary Y | University of Kerala | 2019 |
| Bindu Christopher | Dr. Jojo P.J. (Guide) Dr. Sheena Mary Y (Co-Guide) | University of Kerala | 2019 |
| Lekshmi R | Dr. Jojo P.J. | Bharathiar University | 2019 |
| Arunima S | Dr. Jojo P.J. | Bharathiar University | 2019 |
| Dhanya Balakrishnan | Dr. Jojo P.J. | Bharathiar University | 2019 |
| Monica S | Dr. Jojo P.J. | University of Kerala | 2019 |
| Visnuprasad A. K. | Dr. Jojo P.J. | University of Kerala | 2019 |
| Reeba Maria Jose | Dr. Jojo P.J. | Bharathiar University | 2019 |
| Aswathy V. V. | Dr. Jojo P.J. | University of Kerala | 2018 |
| Shana Parveen S | Dr. Jojo P.J. | University of Kerala | 2018 |
| Benzon K B | Dr. Hema Tresa Varghese | University of Kerala | 2017 |
| Rani K. Pillai | Dr. Jojo P.J. | University of Kerala | 2017 |
| Ben Byju S | Dr. Jojo P.J. | Bharathiar University | 2016 |
| Y Shyma Mary | Dr. Jojo P.J. | Bharathiar University | 2016 |
| Christa E Pereira | Dr. Jojo P.J. | University of Kerala | 2010 |
| Prameela J | Dr. Jojo P.J. | University of Kerala | 2008 |