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Dr Mohan A

Assistant Professor - PG Co-ordinator

PHYSICS

20170601422

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

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Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
Ph.DPhysicsKarunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed to be University)Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641114
M.ScPhysicsKarunya UniversityKarunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641114Yes
B.ScPhysicsArul Anandar College (Autonomous)/ Madurai Kamaraj UniversityMadurai - 625021

PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Preparation of CIS and CIGS thin films through multilayer approach for effective utilization of solKarunya Institute of Technology and ScienceKarunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 64111404-07-201110-10-2017Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Synergistic effects of Co-Mn co-doping on the structural and optical properties of TiO2 nanospheres: Dual functions for DSSC photoanodes and degradation photocatalystJournal of Alloys and Compounds2024https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.176024Other8
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 characteristicsSurfaces and Interfaces2023https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2023.1032462nd8
A wide solar spectrum utilization and fast charge carrier transport upon variable GaAs interlayer thickness in ZnPc/GaAs/ZnPc hybrid thin-film structuresSurfaces and Interfaces2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2022.102291Other8
Room temperature investigations on altered properties of Alq3 in a facile thermal evaporated Alq3/In/Alq3 thin-film structuresOptical Materials2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2022.1121842nd and corresponding6
Low temperature assisted phase transitions in thermally evaporated Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/In3Se2 multilayer thin film structure: Raman signatures of a pristine chalcopyrite CuInxGa1-xSe2 structureSurfaces and Interfaces2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2022.1018002nd and corresponding9
Temperature effect on CuO nanoparticles via facile hydrothermal approach to effective utilization ofApplied Physics A: Material Science and Processing2021https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-021-05081-9Other4
Formation of self-assembled hierarchical structure on Zn doped in CuO nanoparticle using a microwave-assisted chemical precipitation approachJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics2021https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-06452-xOther4
Formation of self-assembled hierarchical structure on Zn doped in CuO nanoparticle using a microwaveJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics2021https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-06452-xOther4
Impact of ZnPc molecular orientation over the transitions in GaAs and its subsequent effects in ZnPcSolid State Communications2021https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssc.2021.114310Other5
Studies on the structural, optical and photocatalytic properties of CuO/MgO nanocomposite prepared bMaterials Today: Proceedings2021https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.791Other5
Realization of C-60 whiskers incorporated chalcopyrite CuInxGa1-xSe2 in Cu2Se/C-60/In3Se2/C-60/Ga2SeMaterials Letters2020https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2020.1286922nd and corresponding5
Curtailed recombination rate and fast carrier transport in ZnPc/GaAs/ZnPc stacked hybrid structureOptical Materials2018https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2018.08.032Other8
Surface modification of CZTS nanoparticles using reflux method for effective utilizing absorber mateAIP Conference Proceedings2018https://doi.org/10.1063/1.50291681st6
Investigation on Structural, Optical and Morphological Properties of the SnSe Films with Function ofAdvanced Science Letters2018https://doi.org/10.1166/asl.2018.121582nd4
Effect of strain in PbSe/ZnPc stacked layers prepared by thermal evaporation methodJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics2018https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-018-8691-22nd6
Impact of sequential annealing on the characteristics of thermally evaporated semiconductor Cu 2 Se/Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics2018https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-018-8730-zOther5
In-situ synthesis of Co3O4/graphite nanocomposite for high-performance supercapacitor electrode applApplied Surface Science2017https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.092Other4
Crystallization of amorphous InSe matrix in PbTe-InSe multilayer nanocomposite structureJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics2017https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-017-7201-2Other4
Temperature induced CuInSe2 nanocrystal formation in the Cu2Se-In3Se2 multilayer thin filmsSuperlattices and Microstructures2017https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spmi.2017.02.0091st2
Structural, optical and electrical properties in indium selenide thin films prepared underMaterials Today Communications2017https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2017.06.0032nd4
CuInSe2 formation through Cu2Se-In3Se2 multilayer Structures prepared by Thermal Evaporation TechniqSuperlattices and Microstructures2016https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spmi.2016.01.0341st3
Preparation of multiband structure with Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/In3Se2 thin films by thermal evaporation techniSuperlattices and Microstructures2016https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spmi.2016.08.0061st3
Impact of annealing on the investigation of In3Se2/Cu2Se/In3Se2 sandwich structure prepared by thermSuperlattices and Microstructures2015https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spmi.2015.05.0181st2
Investigation On Structural And Optical Properties Of Thermally Evaporated SnSe Thin FilmsChalcogenide Letters2014http://chalcogen.ro/47_Rajesh.pdf2nd4
Preparation and characterization of vacuum evaporated SnSe and SnSe2 multilayer thin filmsAIP Conference Proceedings2012https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4732416Other4
Optical and Structural Studies on Tin Selenide (SnSe) Multilayer Thin FilmsAIP Conference Proceedings2011https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3646794Other4

Research Projects

In house Project (Seed Money)
Title of ProjectProject Start DateProject End DateAmount Received
Blue And Green Light Emission Through Sandwich Structure Using Thermal Evaporation Technique For Or21-11-20181,90,000
Projects
Type of ProjectLevelTitle of ProjectCurrent StatusFunding AgencyAmountProject Start DateProject End DateDuration
PG Project GuideNationalA Review on Perovskite Structure, Instability and Encapsulation for Solar Cell ApplicationCompletedNANA03-06-201931-05-20211 year

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Investigations on the modified Alq3 properties by thermally evaporated Alq3/In/Alq3 hybrid sanwidch thin film structureInternational conference on recent trands in materials Science (ICRTMS)Kristu Jayanti CollegeInternational07-03-2023BengalurIndiaone day
Formation of nanorods through hybrid Cu2Se/c-60/Ga3Se2/c-60/In3Se2 multi-layer structure for solar cInternational Conference on “Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy, Environment and Healthcare ApplicaK.S.R. College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode and Swansea University,United KingdomInternational31-08-2018Tiruchengode, TamilnaduIndiaTwo Days
Structural and Optical Properties of Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2Multilayer Structure for Solar Cells ApplicNational conference on Current Trends in Advanced Materials (NCCTAM – 2017)Hindustan University, ChennaiNational23-02-2018Chennai, TamilnaduIndiaTwo Days
Preparation of Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2multiband structure to utilize full solar spectrum for solar cellFifth National conference on advanced functional materials and applications, (NCAFMA - 2017)Kalaslingam UniversityNational30-03-2017Kalaslingam University, Krishnan Kovil, TamilnaduIndiaTwo Days
CuInSe2 formation through Cu2Se-In3Se2multilayer Structures prepared for Solar cell applicationsInternational Conference on Nanoscience and NanotechnologyVellore Institute of TechnologyInternational19-10-2016Vellore, TamilnaduIndiaThree Days
Multiband solar cells through Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2 multilayer thin films prepared by Thermal EvaporaNational conference on “Recent Advances in Applied Sciences (RAAS-2016)AMC Engineering CollegeNational25-04-2016Bangalore, KarnatakaIndiaOne day
Quantum dots through stacking layers of CuSe/InSe by thermal evaporation techniqueInternational Conference On Frontiers In Nanoscience & NanotechnologySastra University, ThanjavurInternational26-02-2016Thanjavur, TamilnaduIndiaThree Days
Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2Multilayer Thin Films Prepared by Thermal Evaporation Techniques,NANO INDIA 2015SASTRA UniversityInternational29-01-2015Thanjavur, TamilnaduIndiaTwo Days
Temperature Induced Phase Change In Indium Selenide Thin Films Prepared By Thermal Evaporation TechnAdvanced Technology Oriented Materials - 2014 (ATOM -2014)Govt. Arts college, RajahmundryNational08-12-2014Rajahmundry, Andra PradeshIndiaTwo Days
Impact of annealing on Cu2Se/Ga3Se2/ In3Se2multilayer thin films prepared by Thermal Evaporation TecNational Workshop On Luminescent Materials (NWLM 2016)PSG College of TechnologyNationalCoimbatore, TamilnaduIndiaOne day

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
ConferenceNationalDepartment of Physics, School of Physical Sciences St Joseph’s University Bengaluru-560027, Karnataka.27-03-2025National Conference on Next-Generation and Emerging Materials (NCNGEM 2025)TWO DAYSSt Joseph’s University Bengaluru-560027, Karnataka.
WorkshopOthersFACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON DIGITAL TEACHING TOOLS Committee16-01-2025FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON DIGITAL TEACHING TOOLS3 daysSt Joseph's University, Bangalore
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
National Level Awareness Program on Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Educational InstitutionsTraining ProgramNationalInstitute for Academic Excellence (IAE) Hyderabad06-03-2025online1 Day
Best practices and institutional distinctivenessConferenceNationalAll India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE) In association with St Joseph’s College Tiruchirappalli04-03-2024;Zoom platform Online4 days
The Solar Science and Aditya L-1 Workshop 2023WorkshopNationalSt Joseph's University in Association with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)02-01-2023St Joseph's University , Bengaluru5 Days
Lecture-cum-discussion program on Credible Research PublicationWorkshopIntra-CollegiateSt Joseph's Research Institute13-10-2022St Joseph's University, Bengaluruone day
International Webinar on X-ray spectroscopy as a tool in understanding biological catalysisWebinarInternationalDepartment of Chemistry, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore29-07-2020onlineone day

Guidance And Support

Title of the PaperYear of GuidanceTypeName of StudentsName of the Institution
A Review on Perovskite Structure, Instability and Encapsulation for Solar Cell Application2021DissertationKrishnendu Nair and Jennifer DCHRIST (Deemed to be University),Bengaluru
Synthesis of Zinc Oxide nanoparticle using hydrothermal method2021DissertationRohan Cletus Cardoza (19PHY77034)SJC, Bengaluru
Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles2020DissertationKeerthana V (18PHY77030)SJC, Bengaluru
Synthesis of copper (Cu) based metal oxides using low cost chemical route approach2019DissertationZEBA IRAM (17PHY77008) JENISHIYA C P (17PHY77014) NAVYA S (17PHY77025)SJC, Bengaluru
Preparation and characterization of CuSnZnS4 thin films using Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR)2019DissertationRAHUL CHANDRAN R (17PHY77027)SJC, Bengaluru

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
International Faculty Development ProgrammeFDPs attendedInternationalDepartment of Physics and Chemistry, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Avadi, ChennaiChennai04-08-202509-08-2025
Enhancing Teaching and Learning : A Two day Workshop On outcome-based EducationWorkshopOthersSt Joseph's University, BangaloreSt Joseph's University, Bangalore18-07-202519-07-2025
1st Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Rietveld Refinement of X-Ray Diffraction (RRD)FDPs attendedNationalCentre for Advanced Computational Research, DelhiDelhi04-03-202510-03-2024
Faculty Development Programme on Digital Teaching ToolsFDPs attendedNationalOnline Teaching and Digital Programme CommitteeSt Joseph's University16-01-202518-01-2025
Refresher Course in Experimental PhysicsRefresher CoursesNationalDepartment of Physics Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Autonomous Associated With Science Academies 'Academy Fellows Residency Indian Academy of Sciences (Next to ISRO Housing Colony, Near HMT School) Jalahalli West Bangalore 560 03119-08-202403-09-2024
Faculty Induction Programme IIIOrientation ProgrammesNationalUniversity of HyderabadOnline (Hybrid)01-11-202230-11-2022
Faculty Development Training program on Research Tools and ApplicantsTraining ProgramOthersSt Josephs Research Institute, SJUSt Josephs' University, Bengaluru04-08-202204-08-2022
Online Faculty Development Programme “Approaches and Challenges to Interdisciplinary ResearchFDPs attendedNationalSt. Joseph’s College of Law, BangaloreOnline05-08-202007-08-2020
WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH BASED PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS (RBPTs)Training ProgramNationalMHRD, IISER PUNE, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) BangaloreSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Bangalore04-04-201806-04-2018

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
AICTE-ATAL Sponsored One-Week Faculty Development Program on “Next-Generation Nanomaterials for a Sustainable, Self-Reliant India"Expert TalkNationalDepartment of Physics, Rathinam College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore.27-10-2025Department of Physics, Rathinam College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore.India
ANRF–SERB sponsored National Conference on Advancing Renewable Energy and Smart Materials (NARESMA 2025)Session ChairNationalDepartment of Physics, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore11-09-2025Department of Physics, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, CoimbatoreIndia
Induction Programme', a week-long Faculty Development ProgrammeInvited TalkIntra CollegiateFaculty Development Programme23-07-2020St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), BengaluruIndia
Workshop cum hands on training on Material synthesis and characterization, workshop Series – 2016Invited TalkNationalDepartment of Physics, Karunya University, Coimbatore02-02-2016Coimbatoreindia
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