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Greetings!!
Welcome to the department of Physics at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil. Department of Physics is one of the largest departments in Holy Cross College with 11 faculty members and 144 undergraduate, 50 masters, 10 MPhil scholars and many research scholars. Our continuous commitment to our students is helping them to learn, grow, develop, and achieve their goals in their pursuit to excel in their professional career.
The
department was established in the year 1966 and doctoral programmes in key
areas of Theoretical Physics and
Experimental Physics. The department
strives to provide a conductive environment for the students to develop
analytical and practical skills and apply them to real world problems. To
motivate the students, the department organizes regularly workshop, National
& International Conferences periodically.
We welcome you to the Physics Department as undergraduate or post graduate or research student and we hope to be part of your success.
Vision
Holistic
development of students with good professional standard in physics through
academic excellence integrated with ethical values, empowered to meet
challenges as they embark on careers
Contributing
to the development of knowledge and an innovation-based future.
Objectives
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To
provide quality academic programmes in theoretical and practical physics and
produce graduates with exemplary competency in physics.
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To
empower students with skill based education leading to success in career and
personal development.
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To foster
a research environment, in which key scientific and technical innovation are
generated.
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To
instill a sense of social responsibility in order to transform the world into a
better and more just place to live.
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To evolve
strategies for the growth of the department towards excellence.
History
The
Department of physics was established in the year 1966 with the introduction of
the B.Sc programme for the young budding physicists. Physics being
attractive to many highly intellectually capable students the most sought for
M.Sc programme was launched in the year 1984. Through the years under the
guidance of animated heads the department having grown by leaps and bounds now
offers the M.Phil. Programme which was initiated in the year 2009 followed by
the Ph.D programme in the year 2010 and continues to promote academic
advancement through quality teaching and research. The thrust areas of the
research department of physics include theoretical and computational physics,
crystal growth, nanophysics, thin films and polymers.
Contact:
physics@holycrossngl.edu.in
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S.No |
Name |
Designation |
Working duration |
Experience |
Photo |
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1 |
Sr. Judith |
Head & Assistant Professor |
1965-1974 |
9 Years |
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2 |
Sr. Prisca Maria |
Head & Assistant Professor |
1974-1980 |
6 Years |
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3 |
Ms. Mary Josephine Indira |
Selection Grade Lecturer |
1970-2006 |
36 Years |
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4 |
Sr. K.J. Rosamma |
Head & Assistant Professor |
1972-2006 |
34 Years |
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Principal |
1992 -1997 |
5 Years |
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5 |
Ms. S. Meenakshi |
Selection Grade Lecturer |
1975-2001 |
26 Years |
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6 |
Ms. K. Kalingarani |
Associate Professor |
1977-2012 |
35 Years |
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7 |
Dr. A. Benedictal |
Head & Associate Professor |
1977-2013 |
36 Years |
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8 |
Dr. Sr. Gerardin Jayam |
Head & Associate Professor |
1978-2015 |
37 Years |
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Secretary |
2004-2007, 2016-2022 |
3 Years |
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Controller of Examinations |
2008-2010 |
2 Years |
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Principal |
2010-2015 |
5 Years |
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9 |
Dr. D. Dooslin Mary |
Head & Associate Professor |
1984-2016 |
32 Years |
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10 |
Dr. T. Josephine Rani |
Associate Professor |
1984-2017 |
33 Years |
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11 |
Dr. S. Mary Delphine |
Associate Professor |
1985 - 2020 |
35 Years |
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12 |
Dr. M. Mary Freeda |
Associate Professor |
1985 - 2020 |
35 Years |
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13 |
Dr. Fernando Loretta |
Associate Professor |
1985 - 2020 |
35 Years |
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14 |
Dr.ThresiammaChacko |
Associate Professor |
1985 - 2020 |
35 Years |
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Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops organized
Date | Topic |
17.02.2014 | Photonics |
13.01.2015 | Characterization Techniques for Crystalline and Nanomaterials |
18.02.2016 | New Frontiers in Nano and Crystalline Materials |
10.02.2017 | Innovative Applications of Nanomaterials |
11.08.2017 | Renewable Energy Resources for Clean Energy- Green Energy |
Endowment Lectures organized
Date | Topic & Resource persons |
28-10-2015
| Nanomaterials selection, nanostructure formation and Application Dr.JosephNathaneal, Research Professor, South Korea |
15-2-2017
| Virtual Lab Dr.Illambari, Associate Professor of Physics, S.T.Hindu College, Nagercoil |
16-12-2017
| Basic Astronomy, Mr.Arul Jerald Prakash, Director, Priyadharshiniplanitorium, Trivandrum |
Association Meetings
Date | Topic | Resource person |
10-9-2015 | Self Confidence | Mr.Rose Cyril Xavier, BSNL, Nagercoil |
15-10-2015 | Secret of success | Dr.Ponambalam, Retired Professor, Jamaica University |
11-12-2015 | Radiation effect on human health | Dr.Moses Ezhil Raj, HOD of Physics, Scott Christian college, Nagercoil |
11-01-2017 | Secret of success | Mr.Rose Cyril Xavier, BSNL, Nagercoil |
27-02-2017 | Apparent surprise in Quantum Machanics | Dr.Navaneethakrishnan, Retired Professor, Madurai Kamaraj University |
1-07-2017 | Winning Edge | Mr.Rose Cyril Xavier, BSNL, Nagercoil |
27-9-2017 | Spectroscopy-The science of colours | Dr.James, Asst Professor of Physics, Scott Christian college, Nagercoil |
30-1-2018 | Crystal growth and X-ray diffraction | Dr. Vijayan, CSIR Senier scientist, New Delhi |
31-7-2018 | Secret of success in life | Mr.Rose Cyril Xavier, BSNL, Nagercoil |
Study Tour and Industrial Visit
Every year we used to take our students to places like Planetariums, Musuems, Wind Mill, Nuclear Power Station, ISRO etc.,.
Awards received by Faculty
Name of awardee | Name of award | Name of awarding agency | Year of award |
Dr.Sr. GerardinJayam | Best Principal Award
| All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE), New Delhi | 2014-2015
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Dr. A.Lesly Fathima | Best paper presentation Award | M.S.University, Tirunelveli | 2014-2015 |
Dr.V.Shally | Best paper presentation Award | PG and Research Department of Physics, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur | 2014-2015.
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P. AjiUdhaya | Best oral presentation Award | SadakathullahAppa College, Tirunelveli | 2017-2018
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Academic Activities
Extra Curricular Activities
Sports
The department has well established infrastructure to cater the needs of the curriculum and sophisticated instruments for synthesis and computational characterization studies in the related research field.
Eco friendly and renewable solar power for laboratories and class rooms.
Computer laboratory with internet facilities.
Well equipped research laboratory with instruments such as keithley meter, UV-spectrophotometer, Tubular furnace, Photocatalysis setup and Impedence analyser.
Regular visits to industries/ organizations/ field visits.
Organising seminars, International conference using webinar, workshops, exhibitions and endowment lectures.
MoUs with several institutions and organizations.
Participation by the PG students in the summer training programme organized by reputed institutions such as Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Department of Nuclear Physics, University of Madras, Chennai and Birla Planetarium, Chennai.
Completed one major (Rs.3,80,200/-) and 7 minor (ongoing-1) (Rs.13,70,950/-) research projects funded by UGC.
Conduct of “National Graduate Physics Examination” organized by Indian Association for Post Graduate Teachers for our UG students.
Regular Christmas visits by the staff and students to imbibe the Crossian values of sharing peace and joy with the differently abled people and the needy.
Physics Share - students sharing their pocket money for the welfare of the children of the neighbouring schools.
Celebration of the “Joy of Giving week” by helping the orphanage children of the nearby locality.
Contribution of money and materials by the staff and students to the people affected by the Ockhi cyclone.
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Name |
Photo |
Period of Study |
Present Status |
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Secretary, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil. |
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Head of the Department, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. |
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1 |
Headmistress, Government Hr. Sec. School, Tirunelveli. |
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1 |
Principal, Bishop Agniswamy College of Education, Muttom |
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1 |
Assistant Vice President, Cognizant Technology Solutions |
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1 |
Scientist, VIT, Vellore. |
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1 |
Scientist – C Grade, ISRO Satellite Centre, Banglore |
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1 |
Direct Assistant in KGMCH, Medicine and Rural Health Department, Asaripallam Medical College, Asaripallam. |
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1 |
P.G. Assistant, Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Anandhanadarkudy |
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1 |
Teacher, Govt High School, Andipatti, Tiruvannamalai District. |
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1 |
Assistant Professor, Rohini College of Engineering and Technology, Palkulam, Vaniyoor (P.O), Kanyakumari Mani Road. |
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1 |
Assistant Professor,A. Rajas Institute of Science &Techonology, Ozhuginasery, Nagercoil. |
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1 |
Teacher, Amala Convent Hr. Sec. School, Thuckalay |
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1 |
Lecturer, HI-Tech Polytechnic College, Samugarangapuram. |
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1 |
Lecturer, Kamaraj College of Education, Pazhavili. |
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1 |
Teacher, Government Higher Secondary School, Vadhyarkonam |
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1 |
Axis Bank, Pathanamthitta Branch |
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1 |
Clerk, Indian Overseas Bank, Thanjavur |
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1 |
Assistant Professor, Navarasam Arts and Science College for Women, Erode |
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1 |
Assistant Professor, Nanjil Catholic College of Arts & Science, Kaliyakkavilai |
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1 |
Assistant Professor, St. Jeromes College of Arts and Science, Anandanadarkudi |
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1 |
Assistant Professor, Nanjil Catholic College of Arts & Science, Kaliyakkavilai |
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1 |
Assistant Professor, St. Jeromes College of Arts and Science, Anandanadarkudi |
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1 |
Assistant Professor, St. Jeromes College, Anandanadarkudi |
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1 |
Infosys Technologies Ltd, Banglore |
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1 |
WIPRO Technologies, Chennai |
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1 |
Cognizant Technologies, Chennai. |
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1 |
Junior Engineer in Post & Telephone, Hyderabad. |
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1 |
P.G. Assistant in Physics, Govt. HR. Sec. School, Arukani. |
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1 |
Software Consulting Company & Resturant, U.S.A. |
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1 |
Associate Professor, V.O.C. College, Tuticorin |
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1 |
Associate Professor, Sree Ayyappa College, Nagercoil. |
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1 |
Associate Professor, St. Jude’s College, Thoothoor, K.K. Dist |
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1 |
Associate Professor, Annai Velankanni College, Tholayavattam |
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1 |
Manager LPSC, Mahendragiri, ISRO |
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1 |
O.D in Physics, Sree Iyyappa College for Women, Nagercoil. |
