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Dr Mohan A

Assistant Professor,

Specialisation : Material Science (Thin film Solar cells, Nanomaterials , Quantum dots)

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic Degree Subject University Address of the University Rank/ Medals
Ph.D Physics Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed to be University) Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641114
M.Sc Physics Karunya University Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641114 Yes
B.Sc Physics Arul Anandar College (Autonomous)/ Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai - 625021
PhD Details
Title of Thesis University / Institution University Address Date of Registration Date of Completion Details of papers published Current Status
Preparation of CIS and CIGS thin films through multilayer approach for effective utilization of sol Karunya Institute of Technology and Science Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641114 04-07-2011 10-10-2017 4 Research articles Awarded
Publications
Title Journal Name Year DOI/URL Your authorial position How many authors Clarivate IF
A novel selenization-free chalcopyrite CIGSSe formation in a heat-treated Cu2Se/S/Ga3Se2/S/In3Se2 multilayer thin film (ML) and ML/n-Si heterojunction characteristics Surfaces and Interfaces 2023 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103246 2nd 8
A wide solar spectrum utilization and fast charge carrier transport upon variable GaAs interlayer thickness in ZnPc/GaAs/ZnPc hybrid thin-film structures Surfaces and Interfaces 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2022.102291 Other 8 6.137
Room temperature investigations on altered properties of Alq3 in a facile thermal evaporated Alq3/In/Alq3 thin-film structures Optical Materials 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2022.112184 2nd and corresponding 6 3.754
Low temperature assisted phase transitions in thermally evaporated Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/In3Se2 multilayer thin film structure: Raman signatures of a pristine chalcopyrite CuInxGa1-xSe2 structure Surfaces and Interfaces 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2022.101800 2nd and corresponding 9 6.137
Impact of ZnPc molecular orientation over the transitions in GaAs and its subsequent effects in ZnPc Solid State Communications 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssc.2021.114310 Other 5 1.934
Formation of self-assembled hierarchical structure on Zn doped in CuO nanoparticle using a microwave Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-06452-x Other 4 2.779
Temperature effect on CuO nanoparticles via facile hydrothermal approach to effective utilization of Applied Physics A: Material Science and Processing 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-021-05081-9 Other 4 2.983
Formation of self-assembled hierarchical structure on Zn doped in CuO nanoparticle using a microwave-assisted chemical precipitation approach Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-06452-x Other 4
Studies on the structural, optical and photocatalytic properties of CuO/MgO nanocomposite prepared b Materials Today: Proceedings 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.791 Other 5 0.001-0.999
Realization of C-60 whiskers incorporated chalcopyrite CuInxGa1-xSe2 in Cu2Se/C-60/In3Se2/C-60/Ga2Se Materials Letters 2020 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2020.128692 2nd and corresponding 5 3.574
Investigation on Structural, Optical and Morphological Properties of the SnSe Films with Function of Advanced Science Letters 2018 https://doi.org/10.1166/asl.2018.12158 2nd 4 0.001-0.999
Surface modification of CZTS nanoparticles using reflux method for effective utilizing absorber mate AIP Conference Proceedings 2018 https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5029168 1st 6 0.001-0.999
Effect of strain in PbSe/ZnPc stacked layers prepared by thermal evaporation method Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 2018 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-018-8691-2 2nd 6 2.000-4.999
Curtailed recombination rate and fast carrier transport in ZnPc/GaAs/ZnPc stacked hybrid structure Optical Materials 2018 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2018.08.032 Other 8 2.000-4.999
Impact of sequential annealing on the characteristics of thermally evaporated semiconductor Cu 2 Se/ Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 2018 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-018-8730-z Other 5 2.000-4.999
In-situ synthesis of Co3O4/graphite nanocomposite for high-performance supercapacitor electrode appl Applied Surface Science 2017 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.092 Other 4 7.398
Crystallization of amorphous InSe matrix in PbTe-InSe multilayer nanocomposite structure Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 2017 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-017-7201-2 Other 4 2.000-4.999
Temperature induced CuInSe2 nanocrystal formation in the Cu2Se-In3Se2 multilayer thin films Superlattices and Microstructures 2017 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spmi.2017.02.009 1st 2 2.000-4.999
Structural, optical and electrical properties in indium selenide thin films prepared under Materials Today Communications 2017 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2017.06.003 2nd 4 0.001-0.999
Preparation of multiband structure with Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/In3Se2 thin films by thermal evaporation techni Superlattices and Microstructures 2016 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spmi.2016.08.006 1st 3 2.000-4.999
CuInSe2 formation through Cu2Se-In3Se2 multilayer Structures prepared by Thermal Evaporation Techniq Superlattices and Microstructures 2016 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spmi.2016.01.034 1st 3 2.000-4.999
Impact of annealing on the investigation of In3Se2/Cu2Se/In3Se2 sandwich structure prepared by therm Superlattices and Microstructures 2015 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spmi.2015.05.018 1st 2 2.000-4.999
Investigation On Structural And Optical Properties Of Thermally Evaporated SnSe Thin Films Chalcogenide Letters 2014 http://chalcogen.ro/47_Rajesh.pdf 2nd 4 0.001-0.999
Preparation and characterization of vacuum evaporated SnSe and SnSe2 multilayer thin films AIP Conference Proceedings 2012 https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4732416 Other 4 0.001-0.999
Optical and Structural Studies on Tin Selenide (SnSe) Multilayer Thin Films AIP Conference Proceedings 2011 https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3646794 Other 4 0.001-0.999
In house Project (Seed Money)
Title of Project Project Start Date Project End Date Amount Received
Blue And Green Light Emission Through Sandwich Structure Using Thermal Evaporation Technique For Or 21-11-2018 1,90,000
Projects
Title of Project Category Level Department Current Status Principal Investigator Funding Agency Project Start Date Project End Date Amount
A Review on Perovskite Structure, Instability and Encapsulation for Solar Cell Application PG Project Guide National PHYSICS Completed Dr. MOHAN. A NA 03-06-2019 31-05-2021 NA
Presentations
Title of Paper Title of Seminar/Conference Organized by Level Start Date Place Country Duration
Investigations on the modified Alq3 properties by thermally evaporated Alq3/In/Alq3 hybrid sanwidch thin film structure International conference on recent trands in materials Science (ICRTMS) Kristu Jayanti College International 07-03-2023 Bengalur India one day
Formation of nanorods through hybrid Cu2Se/c-60/Ga3Se2/c-60/In3Se2 multi-layer structure for solar c International Conference on “Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy, Environment and Healthcare Applica K.S.R. College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode and Swansea University,United Kingdom International 31-08-2018 Tiruchengode, Tamilnadu India Two Days
Structural and Optical Properties of Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2Multilayer Structure for Solar Cells Applic National conference on Current Trends in Advanced Materials (NCCTAM – 2017) Hindustan University, Chennai National 23-02-2018 Chennai, Tamilnadu India Two Days
Preparation of Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2multiband structure to utilize full solar spectrum for solar cell Fifth National conference on advanced functional materials and applications, (NCAFMA - 2017) Kalaslingam University National 30-03-2017 Kalaslingam University, Krishnan Kovil, Tamilnadu India Two Days
CuInSe2 formation through Cu2Se-In3Se2multilayer Structures prepared for Solar cell applications International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Vellore Institute of Technology International 19-10-2016 Vellore, Tamilnadu India Three Days
Multiband solar cells through Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2 multilayer thin films prepared by Thermal Evapora National conference on “Recent Advances in Applied Sciences (RAAS-2016) AMC Engineering College National 25-04-2016 Bangalore, Karnataka India One day
Quantum dots through stacking layers of CuSe/InSe by thermal evaporation technique International Conference On Frontiers In Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Sastra University, Thanjavur International 26-02-2016 Thanjavur, Tamilnadu India Three Days
Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2Multilayer Thin Films Prepared by Thermal Evaporation Techniques, NANO INDIA 2015 SASTRA University International 29-01-2015 Thanjavur, Tamilnadu India Two Days
Temperature Induced Phase Change In Indium Selenide Thin Films Prepared By Thermal Evaporation Techn Advanced Technology Oriented Materials - 2014 (ATOM -2014) Govt. Arts college, Rajahmundry National 08-12-2014 Rajahmundry, Andra Pradesh India Two Days
Impact of annealing on Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2multilayer thin films prepared by Thermal Evaporation Tec National Workshop On Luminescent Materials (NWLM 2016) PSG College of Technology National Coimbatore, Tamilnadu India One day
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Start Date Place Duration
Best practices and institutional distinctiveness Conference National All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE) In association with St Joseph’s College Tiruchirappalli 04-03-2024 ;Zoom platform Online 4 days
Lecture-cum-discussion program on Credible Research Publication Workshop Intra-Collegiate St Joseph's Research Institute 13-10-2022 St Joseph's University, Bengaluru one day
Guidance and Support
Title of the Paper Department Year of Guidance Type Name of the Institution Name of Students
A Review on Perovskite Structure, Instability and Encapsulation for Solar Cell Application PHYSICS 2021 Dissertation CHRIST (Deemed to be University),Bengaluru Krishnendu Nair and Jennifer D
Synthesis of Zinc Oxide nanoparticle using hydrothermal method PHYSICS 2021 Dissertation SJC, Bengaluru Rohan Cletus Cardoza (19PHY77034)
Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles PHYSICS 2020 Dissertation SJC, Bengaluru Keerthana V (18PHY77030)
Synthesis of copper (Cu) based metal oxides using low cost chemical route approach PHYSICS 2019 Dissertation SJC, Bengaluru ZEBA IRAM (17PHY77008) JENISHIYA C P (17PHY77014) NAVYA S (17PHY77025)
Preparation and characterization of CuSnZnS4 thin films using Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR) PHYSICS 2019 Dissertation SJC, Bengaluru RAHUL CHANDRAN R (17PHY77027)
Faculty Development Program
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Place Date From Date To
Faculty Development Training program on Research Tools and Applicants Training Program Others St Josephs Research Institute, SJU St Josephs' University, Bengaluru 04-08-2022 04-08-2022
Online Faculty Development Programme “Approaches and Challenges to Interdisciplinary Research FDPs attended National St. Joseph’s College of Law, Bangalore Online 05-08-2020 07-08-2020
WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH BASED PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS (RBPTs) Training Program National MHRD, IISER PUNE, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Bangalore St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Bangalore 04-04-2018 06-04-2018
Resource Persons
Title of the Program Role Level Organized by Start Date Place Country
Induction Programme', a week-long Faculty Development Programme Invited Talk Intra Collegiate Faculty Development Programme 23-07-2020 St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bengaluru India
Workshop cum hands on training on Material synthesis and characterization, workshop Series – 2016 Invited Talk National Department of Physics, Karunya University, Coimbatore 02-02-2016 Coimbatore india

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