Activities: 2016-17

       

          Activities of Department of Physics, 2016-2017

·         Held board of studies on 31.3.2016. The external members present were:

           Prof.N.Veeraiah, Dept.of Physics, ANU, Guntur

            Sri.Ramasamy, Vice-President, Efftronics Pvt.Ltd.

           Dr.M.Padma Rao, Principal, PBSC of Arts and Science, Vijayawada.

                         Dr.G.Sagaya Baskaran, Dept.of Physics, ALC, Vja

• Arranged an internship programme of six weeks duration from April 15^th 2015 to May 31^st 2015 at Efftronics Systems Pvt.Ltd, Vijayawada and sent Jyothi of  II  B.Sc MPCS for internship. 

·        Inter-Collegiate Physics Meet on 23.07.2016 at Maris Stella College

The Department of Physics, Maris Stella College, Vijayawada has organized an inter-collegiate Physics Meet on 23.07.2016. Students from St.Theresa Women College, Eluru, JMJ College, Tenali, Post Graduate and under graduate Physics students of Andhra Loyola College, P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts and Science and Nalanda Degree College and B.Sc MPC and MPCS students of maris Stella college had participated in this event.  

Dr. B.S. Murty, Professor & Head, Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, who  was the old student of Government Polytechnic, Vijayawada was the resource person of the event. He is the recipient of Shanti SwarupBhatnagar Award, a Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering, Indian National Science Academy, Indian Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, Indian Institute of Metals, Asia Pacific Academy of Materials, ASM International and AP Academy of Sciences and so many other reputations and awards.  He delivered a talk “The Excitement of probing advanced materials at the atomic scale”. Probing atomic materials with microscopes is parallel to astronomy that explores the unseen world of 'inner space' inside the atom and it is incredible that single atoms can be detected and visualised using amazing scientific instrumentation available today. The structure of matter at atomic scale can tell a lot about its performance in the real world which in turn can be used to develop new advanced, stronger and lighter engineered materials with desirable properties that require less energy to produce such as high-wear alloys for longer-lasting parts at reasonable costs, high-temperature materials that will enable the next generation of renewable energy technologies, thin-strip steels that require significantly less energy to produce, and exceptionally strong alloys with nanometre-sized grains. The successful manufacture of such materials will provide significant environmental as well as economic benefits, and they will have high-performance applications in a range of industries including aerospace, transport, construction, manufacturing, sports products, food and chemical processing, as well as in microelectromechanical and biomedical systems.

UG and PG students of various colleges actively participated in various contests:

       i)       Debate on “Mobile Use: a distraction or development”

      ii)       Essay writing competition on “The Energy Future”

     iii)        Just a minute talk on physics related topics and

     iv)        Dumb charade in which students had to explain physics terms through actions so            that the team members could identify the word.

      The campus was filled with vibrant energy and students actively participated and shared their creative ideas. The deliberations of the inter-collegiate seminar enlightened the students’ community and motivate them towards research. The various contests provided a channel to pour out their talents and the experience would  refresh the young minds.

      Degree Vice-Principal Rev.Sr.Innasya, The Head of Physics dept. Mrs. A. Kasturi and senior faculty member of Physics department and Inter-Vice Principal Mrs.M.Triveni and other faculty members of the department were present. 

     Inter-Collegiate Physics Meet

on 

   23.07.2016 at Maris Stella College 

                 Guest talk on “The Excitement of probing advanced materials at the atomic scale”

By

       Dr. B.S. Murty, Professor & Head, Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai

          

                  Inter-Collegiate Physics Meet on 23.07.2016 at Maris Stella College

                Debate on “Mobile Use: a distraction or development” 

        

                     Inter-Collegiate Physics Meet on 23.07.2016 at Maris Stella College

                     Essay writing competition on “The Energy Future” 

                        Inter-Collegiate Physics Meet on 23.07.2016 at Maris Stella College

                         Just a minute talk on physics related topics 

                      Inter-Collegiate Physics Meet on 23.07.2016 at Maris Stella College  

                      Dumb charade in which students had to explain physics terms through actions

‘INSPIRE CLUB MEET, 2016’ Maris Stella College

An Inter –collegiate competition

on

“LIFE of KALAM”

    Guru Purnima is a national wide festival celebrated generally in the month of July which is dedicated towards the Guru in this world. It is all about showing gratitude towards a great teacher who taught us good things in life and for his impeccable and passionate hard work in awakening the youth.  In this regard, Department of Physics, Maris Stella College, Vijayawada considered it as its privilege and Celebrated Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's Life through the ‘INSPIRE CLUB’ and organized “Inspire Club Meet 2016” on the topic “LIFE Of KALAM” at its premises on 27.07.2016 which is Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam’s first death anniversary from 2 p.m to 5 p.m. and conducted various inter- collegiate competitions. Students from intermediate, UG and PG sections of various colleges participated in it.

    Death was only for his physical body but through his inspiring thoughts Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam continues to live in the minds of tillions of people and instils confidence in youth. He inducts hope where there is desperation. He induces peace in the minds where there is turmoil. He shows the brighter part of life to those who are drowned in darkness. He shows the way towards prosperity to those who are drowned in poverty.  Dr.Kalam is our motivation. He is our inspiration. His life is our celebration.

•      The various competitions conducted are as follows: 

              1) A discussion on the topic “Greatness of Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam” as:

“Missile man of India” or “People's President of India”

              2)  An elocution on the topic, “Dr.Kalam’s quote I like the most”

              3) An essay writing competition on the topic, “ Dr.Kalam: My inspiration”

      Certainly, the deliberations of the inter-collegiate events had awakened the students’ community and motivated them to dream for greater careers in life.

      The winners of the competitions are as given below:

      Group Discussion

       I Prize: P.Sai Srinivas, PBSiddhartha College of Arts and Science

      II Prize: T.S.L.Nishitha, Maris Stella College 

      Elocution competition

       I Prize: A.N.L.Sravani, Sri Durga Malleswari Siddhartha Mahilakalasala

      II Prize: P.Sai Srinivas, PBSiddhartha College of Arts and Science

      II Prize: Ruby Amulya, Maris Stella College 

     III Prize: T.S.L.Nishitha, Maris Stella College

     

      Essay writing Competition

      I Prize: Ruby Amulya, Maris Stella College

      II Prize: I.S.K.Prathyusha, Sri Durga Malleswari Siddhartha Mahilakalasal

      III Prize: M.Mahesh Babu, PBSiddhartha College of Arts and Science

      III Prize: M.Viswaja, Nalanda College.

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Discussion on the topic “Greatness of Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam” as:

“Missile man of India” or “People's President of India

16.11.2016.

The department of Physics has arranged D.P.Somayaji lecture on 16.11.2016 for its II and I year students.Prof.Krishna Chaitanya, M.Sc., Ph.D. Sai Sathya Baba institute of Higher learning, Puttaparthy addressed the gathering on “Laser & Matter interaction: Femto second laser micro matching, optofluidic devices for photonics and bio-medical applications”.

23.11.2016

Science and Technology of Nano materials & fundamentals to applications

     The Science and Technology of nonmaterials has created great excitement and expectations in the last few years. It is an interdisciplinary area of research that has been growing explosively worldwide. Nano materials have the potential for revolutionizing the ways of modern living and play an increasingly important role in our everyday lives. The development and application of nano materials has a significant effect on chemical, energy, medicine, healthcare, drug and gene delivery, electronics, communications technology, space industries and our security. Such advanced materials manufacturing and innovation involved in the development is targeted for wealth and health creation and commercial success. Rigorous effort is needed to effect rapid technology transfer from research centres into practical application. While the materials and technologies are available, the main barrier is a lack of awareness among the young learners about nano materials and understanding of the properties and applications of nano materials and smart technologies. Such awareness can be created through workshops or development of networks among educational institutions so that students get plenty of choices for their higher learning and right carrier choice. Therefore, the science and technology of nanomaterials is of immense academic interest. In view of this, The department of physics has organized one day workshop on the topic “The Science and Technology of Nanomaterials & fundamentals to Applications” for its B.Sc Physics students on 23.11.2016. D. Dibakar Das, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Engineering Sciences and Technology (SEST), University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046,was the resource person.                           

      Dr Das explained the fundamentals of science and technology of nanomaterials, the progress in the synthesis, Assembly and fabrication of nanomaterials, and the fundamentals about potential applications of these materials in future smart technologies. He also demonstrated the synthesis of some nano particles by sol-gel method, co-precipitation method and by auto combustion method to students in the chemistry lab. This one day workshop has given hands on experience to students and enlightened them with the knowledge of latest trends in science and technologies. Students who take up research in such significant area of studies will have brighter job opportunities in the near future.

                                                             4.01.2017

Visit of External Audit team 

      20.01.2017

     The department of Physics has arranged a one day field trip to Doordarshan studio at Bundar road and Transmitting station at Prasara Bharathi, Doordarshan Kendra, Kondapalli, Ibrahim Patnam. Mr.Kalee Prasad, Director of Doordarshan explained the functions of various units at the studio and Mr.Anil Kumar, Asst.Eng, explained how a programme is transmited and received using radio waves. 87 students of II B.SC MPC, MPCS and MCE participated in it. Mrs.R.Sara Kumari and Ms.Shagufta accompanied them.

Staff achievements

    Activities of Mrs. M.Triveni ,Head ,Department of Physics,2016-17

            1.Attended a UGC sponsored one week national workshop in ‘Quality Improvement in                           Higher Education under faculty enrichment programme held from 18 August to 24 August at Sir         C.V Reddy Autunomous college, Eluru in collaboration with Adikavi Nannaya University.

2.     Participated and presented a paper on ‘ A review on Environmental  Protection and Energy  Generation’ in a two day DBT-sponsored National Seminar held on 2-3 September 2016, organized by the Department’ s of Botany, Biotechnology and Microbiology on ‘Emerging Trends in Environment and Sustainable Development’ at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
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4.   3  Participated and presented a paper on ‘Processing and properties  of Nano particles’ in the DBT sponsored a two day national seminar on ‘Advances in the synthesis of nanomaterials and their multi dimensional applications in chemical and bio-sciences held on 14 and 15 September 2016 at Andhra Loyola college ,Vijayawada.

  

     Activities of Dr. G. Little Flower, Department of Physics, 2016-2017

1.  Arranged an internship programme of six weeks duration from April 15^th 2016 to May 31^st 2016 at Efftronics Systems Pvt.Ltd, Vijayawada and sent two students from II  B.Sc MPC.

2.      Participated and presented a paper on “ plastics the environment and human health: current concerns and future shocks”  in a two day DBT MHRD,sponsored  a two day National Seminar held on 2-3 September 2016, organized by the Department’ s of Botany, Biotechnology and Microbiology on ‘Emerging Trends in Environment and Sustainable Development’ at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
3.    Participated and presented a paper on ‘Nanotechnology in Dentistry: present and future perspectives’ in the DBT sponsored a two day national seminar on ‘Advances in the synthesis of nanomaterials and their multi dimensional applications in chemical and bio-sciences held on 14 and 15 September 2016 at Andhra Loyola college ,Vijayawada.
4.       Participated and presented a paper on “A review on Energy modelling for smart cities” in a  two day DBT sponsored National seminar on Emerging trends in Environment and Sustainable Development” held on 2-3, September, 2016, organized by the Departments of  botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, Krishna  district, A.P.
5.       Published a paper on “Nanotechnology in dentistry: Present and future perspectives” in Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, JCPS Volume 10 Issue 1 ISSN: 0974-  2115, with impact factor 5.949, in January - March 2017 issue.
6.      Participated and presented a paper on “Role of Aluminium ions on the surface activity of  alkali boro silicate phosphate bioactive glasses” in a two day DBT sponsored National seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of nanomaterials and their multidimensional Apllications in Chemical & Bio-Sciences” (NANCBS-16)  held on 14th &15th, September, 2016, organized by the Departments of botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology, Andhra  Loyola College, Vijayawada, Krishna district, A.P.
7.    Participated and presented a poster on “Prediction of shape and size of Nanosilver particles  Through optical absorption studies” in the 2nd Andhra Pradesh Science Congress {APSC-2016] held at P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts and Sciences, Vijayawada during 7-9   November, 2016 organized by AP.Akademi of Sciences in association with Dr.NTR  University of Health Science, Acharya nagarjuna University and Krishna University.
8.    Participated and presented a poster on “Structural role of some sesquioides on enhancing  luminescence efficiency of praseodymium ions in lead oxy fluro borate glass systems” in the 2nd Andhra Pradesh Science Congress {APSC- 2016] held at P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts and Sciences, Vijayawada during 7-9 November, 2016 organized by AP.Akademi of  Sciences in association with Dr.NTR University of Health Science, Acharya Nagarjuna  University and Krishna University.
9.       Participated and presented a talk on "Smart materials for the 21st century and their potentials  in engineering" in the UGC sponsored two day National seminar on “Smart Materials” on  30th November and 1st December, 2016 at JMJ College for Women, Tenali. 
10.       Participated and presented "Advances in Silica-based Bio-glasses for Medical Applications"  in the UGC sponsored two day National seminar on “Smart Materials” on 30th November and  1st December, 2016 at JMJ College for Women, Tenali.    
11.    A research paper on “Evaluation of thermo acoustic parameters and theoretical ultrasonic velocity in binary liquid mixtures of Ethyl lactate +Alcohols” has been published in the J. Atoms and Molecules/ 6(4); 2016 / 1017 – 1035 with ISSN – 2277 – 1247.
12.      A research paper on "Densities, ultrasonic velocities, excess properties and  IR spectra of binary liquid mixtures of organic esters (Ethyl Lactate, some organic carbonates)" has been published in Journal of Solution Chemistry, J Solution Chem DOI 10.1007/s10953- -016-0567-6.
13.      Participated and presented a paper on “Plastics: The décor & danger to Mother Planet Earth” in a DBT_MHRD-Govt. of India, New Delhi, UGC, APCOST and APFOREST sponsored three day International Conference on “New Approaches in Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences” NAAFES-2016 during 22-24, December, 2016 at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada and published it in I NTERNATIONAL J OURNAL OF M ULTIDISCIPLINARY A DVANCED R ESEARCH T RENDS with ISSN : 2349-7408 V OLUME IV, I SSUE 1(3)     JANUARY , 2017
14.      Participated and presented a paper on “Mental health and well being: Recent developments and challenges” in a UGC sponsored National seminar on “Challenges and opportunities for the physically challenged persons (COPCP 17), 4-5, January,2017, organized by Higher education for persons with special needs (HEPSN) & NSS units of Andhra Loyola college in collaboration with Community Social responsibility, Acharya nagarjuna University, guntur at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada and got published in an International Journal of Education for the 21st century, P(213-217), Vol.4, Issue No.1, January to June, 2017 with ISSN:2394-5774. Imp.fac.0.2
15.    Participated and presented a paper on “Surface plasmon resonance absorbtion studies of synthesized nanosilver particles” in a DBT_MHRD-Govt. of India, New Delhi, UGC, sponsored two day National seminar on “Advances in biomaterials and characterization techniques” ABCT17 during 20-21st, January, 2017 in collaboration with Indian Association of physics Teachers(IAPT) at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
16.      Score More Foundation (SMF) presented Pride India Shiromani Purskar Women of Excellence award for the contributions in the field of Education & Teacing on 5th March, 2017.
17.    Attended Board of studies meeting of Physics as subject expert at J.M.J College, Tenali on 20.03.2017.
18.    Published a paper on “Web-Based Teaching and Learning: An Altered Environment for   Professional Excellence” in the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational  Research with ISSN: 2277- 7881: Impact Factor 40527: IC Value 5.16: ISI Value 2.286 : Volume 5, Issue 12(8), December 2016,  page: 131-136, www.ijmer.in.

Invited talks arranged

1. Invited lecture on “The Excitement of probing advanced materials at the atomic scale by  Prof.B.S.Murty, Professor & Head, Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036 on 23.07.2016.

2. Arranged a Somayaji memorial lecture on   “Laser Matter Interaction - Femtosecond  laser micromachining of Optofluidic devices for Photonics and Bio-medical applications” by Dr. Krishna Chaitanya V.Assistant Professor, Department of Physics Sri Satya Sai Institute of  Higher Learning Prasanthinilayam Campus Puttaparti.

3. A one day Workshop "Science and technology of Nanomaterials and fundamentals to  applications" by Prof.D.Dibakar das, Associate Professor, School of Engineering Sciences and  Technology (SEST), University of Hyderabad, Gachi Bowli, Hyderabad-500046, AP,  India on 23.11.2016.  

   Activities of Mrs. P.Padmalatha, Department of Physics, 2016-2017

1.       Participated and presented a paper on ’ Role of IT  in mitigation and preparedness of disaster’ in a two day DBT- MHRD ,sponsored  a two day National Seminar held on 2-3 September 2016, organized by the Department’ s of Botany, Biotechnology and Microbiology on ‘Emerging Trends in Environment and Sustainable Development’ at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

     2. Participated and presented a paper on ‘Toxicity and environment impact of nanoparticals: challenges and future needs’ in the DBT sponsored a two day national seminar on ‘Advances in the synthesis of nanomaterials and their multi dimentional applications in chemical and bio-sciences held on 14 and 15 september 2016 at Andhra Loyola college ,vijayawada.

    Activities of Mrs. T. Grace Eunice, Department of Physics,2016-2017

     1. Participated and presented a paper on ’ Role of IT  in mitigation and preparedness of disaster’ in a two day DBT- MHRD ,sponsored  a two day National Seminar held on 2-3 September 2016, organized by the Department’ s of Botany, Biotechnology and Microbiology on ‘Emerging Trends in Environment and Sustainable Development’ at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

2.       Participated and presented a paper on ’potential impact of nanomaterial’s in information and communication technologies’ in the DBT sponsored a two day national seminar on ‘Advances in the synthesis of nonmaterial and their multi dimensional applications in chemical and bio-sciences held on 14 and 15 September 2016 at Andhra Loyola college ,Vijayawada.

    Activities of Mrs. R .Sara Kumari, Department of Physics,2016-2017

1.      Participated and presented a paper on ‘Toxicity and environment impact of nanoparticals: challenges and future needs’ in the DBT sponsored a two day national seminar on ‘Advances in the synthesis of nanomaterials and their multi dimentional applications in chemical and bio-sciences held on 14 and 15 september 2016 at Andhra Loyola college ,vijayawada.