Overview
The Department of Physics & Environmental Sciences is a vibrant and interdisciplinary hub dedicated to nurture globally competent scientists, researchers, educators, and professionals. With a commitment to academic excellence, sustainability, and innovation, the department offers a unique platform that integrates physical sciences with environmental stewardship to address global challenges through scientific inquiry, artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advancement.
Academic Programmes Offered
The department offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes designed to develop core competencies and specialized knowledge in both physics and environmental sciences:
Undergraduate Programme:
- B.Sc. Honours/ (Honours with research) - Physics
- B.Sc. Honours/ (Honours with research) - Physics with Minor in AI based Computational Physics
- B.Sc. Honours/ (Honours with research) - Physics with Minor in Renewable Energy
- B.Sc. (Hons./Hons. with Research) - Environmental Science
Postgraduate Programme:
- M.Sc. - Physics
- M.Sc. - Environmental Science
- M.Sc. - Water Resources and Environmental Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):
- Ph.D. -Physics
- Ph.D. -Environmental Science
Faculty and Research Strengths
With over 25 highly experienced and research-driven faculty members trained at premier national and international institutions, the department excels in both teaching and research. The research domain encompasses a wide spectrum, including:
- Physics: Solar Cell Technology, Supercapacitors, Batteries, Ultrasonics, Cosmic Rays, Photonics, Liquid Crystals, and Multiferroics, Nanoscience, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Imaging and Forensic.
- Environmental Science: Air and Water Pollution, Heavy Metal Studies, Solid and Wastewater Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Soil Pollution, Bioremediation, Bioenergy, Biofuels, Nanotechnology, GIS and Remote Sensing
Infrastructure and Laboratories
The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced research infrastructure, supporting both core and interdisciplinary work:
Student Centric Labs:
| Name of Lab | Location |
| General Physics Lab-1 | Room No. 109 block-3 |
| General Physics Lab -2 | Room No -102 block-1 |
| Optics Physics Lab | Room No 109-B block-3 |
| Nuclear Lab | Room No. 103 block-1 |
| Electronics Physics Lab | Room No. 309A, block-1 |
| Environmental Monitoring Lab | Room No. 120, block-1 |
Research Centric Labs:
| Name of Lab | Location |
| Liquid Crystal, Engineering, and Nanoscience (LENS) Research Lab | Room No. 707, block-4 |
| Laboratory for Energy Storage Devices | Room No. 405, block-4 |
| Center of Excellence in Solar Cell and Renewable Energy | Room No. 120, block-1 |
| Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Imaging & Forensic | Room No. 103 B, block-1 |
| Advanced Material Research Laboratory | Room No.-406, block-4 |
| Atmospheric Research Lab | Room No.-314, block-3 |
Experiential Learning and Career Development
Students are encouraged to engage in artificial intelligence (AI), field-based research, internships, and community outreach, along with participation in workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance their academic and professional skills. The curricula emphasize practical training, interdisciplinary collaborations, and real-world problems solving skills, preparing graduates for successful career in academia, industries, government, and environmental consultancies.
Community Engagement and Impact
Through capacity-building programmes and environmental awareness initiatives, the department actively contributes to sustainable development goals. Alumni of the department are well-placed in higher education, research institutions, and environmental and industrial sectors across India and abroad.
To equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to address environmental and scientific challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.
To integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in research and education for predictive modeling, environmental monitoring, and innovative solutions in physics and environmental sciences.
To promote globally competitive education and foster a spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific inquiry in physical and environmental sciences.
To conduct need-based, socially relevant, and forward-looking research on contemporary issues in physics and environmental sciences, and produce impactful scholarly work.
To establish strategic collaborations with national and international centres of excellence in both core and interdisciplinary research domains.
To create awareness and build capacity in the community through outreach programs focused on environmental conservation, natural resource management, and sustainable living.
To organize conferences, workshops, seminars, symposiums, and training programmes for knowledge sharing and academic development at national and international levels.
