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Dr.K.Aravinth, Research Scientist in the SSN Research Centre has 5 years research experience in the field of Crystal Growth. He got his B.Sc and M.Sc. in Physics from Muthyammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram. He has finished his Ph.D. in the field of crystal growth in Anna University, Chennai. He has a wide experience on the synthesis and growth of organic, inorganic and semi-organic materialsand instrumentation for materials characterizations. He worked in a DST funded project as a Junior Research Fellow for 3 years and later he got Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in SSN Institutions for 2 years. He has published 50 papers in Refereed International Journals and presented 5 papers in the various National/International conferences. In August 2013, he presented his research papers in the 17th International Conference on Crystal Growth - ICCG 17 held at Warsaw, Poland. He is a life member of Indian Association for Crystal Growth. Currently he is working in the field of energy harvesting piezoelectric materials.
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Dr. Muthu Senthil Pandian has 16 years of research experience and 11 years of teaching experience. He received his B.Sc and M.Sc. Physics from The American College, Madurai. He received Ph.D. from Anna University, Chennai in 2013.He was one of the team members who grew the 1350 mm length and 55 diameter longest NLO single crystal. He has published 163 Papers in International Peer Reviewed Journals and 35 Papers in American Institute of Physics (AIP) and Materials Today Proceedings with the Citations: 2368, h-index: 27 and i10-index:66. He has received 7 external projectsfrom DST, SERB, DAE-BRNSwith the total budget ofRs.285.48 lakhand 17 internally funded faculty and student projects supported by SSN Trust with the total budget ofRs.33.31 lakh.He is a recognized supervisor of Anna University,Chennai and 6Full-Time Ph.D. Scholars have completed their Ph.D. and 5Full-Time Ph.D. Scholars are presently working under his guidance. 14 Post Doctoral Fellows (PDF), 4 Senior Research Fellows (SRF) and 11 Junior Research Assistants (JRA) have completed their research work under his guidance. He has delivered 133 Invited Lectures in International / National Conferences / Seminars / Workshops. More than 250 papers have been presented by his Ph.D. students in the various National/International Conferences.He has published 12 Books / Book Chapters and News Letters. He has organized 23 International / National Conferences / Seminars / Workshops / Summer Schools.
Asia Scientist Ranking was listed Dr. Muthu Senthil Pandian in one of the World Scientists in Physical Sciences for the Year 2021 and 2022.As an appreciation of his commendable work, he has received 30 Awards including Sir C.V. Raman Young Scientist Award, The Academy of Sciences-Young Scientist Award, IACG - Prof. P. Ramasamy National Award, ISPA-Prof. S. Gunasekaran National Award, Shri. P.K. Das Memorial Best Young Faculty Award, Young Scientist Awards, Young Researcher Awards, SSN Best Faculty Researcher Awards, Best Outgoing Project Award, Best Innovative Researcher Award, SSN Best Research Scholar Awards, Best Crystal Display Awards, Best Indigenous Product Presentation Award, DAE-Best Poster Awards etc. He is the Editor of Indian Association for Crystal Growth (IACG), News Letter and Editorial Board Member in several International Journals. He is serving as reviewer in many reputed international journals. He has received Certificate of Appreciation for Highly Cited Author in Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK in 2019.
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- Assistant Professor
- Research Scientist
Dr. M. Srinivasan made collaboration with Prof. Koichi Kakimoto, Kyushu University, Japan, Prof. Kozo Fujiwara, Tohoku University, Japan, Prof. N. Usami, Nagoya University, Japan, Prof. Jyh-Chen Chen, National Central University, Taiwan, etc., Nationally, his research group made some collaborative work with Dr. N. Vijayan, NPL, New Delhi, Dr. Mohit Tyagi, BARC, Mumbai, Dr. Anil Kottraintyil, IIT Bombay, Prof. J. K. Rath, IIT Madras, Dr. M. Arivanandhan, Anna University, Dr. Ganesa Moorthy, IGCAR, etc.,
Dr. M. Srinivasan, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics has 10 years of research experience in the field of Modelling and Simulation on Silicon crystal growth and solar cells. He finished his M.Sc. degree in Physics from the Department of Theoretical and Nuclear Physics, University of Madras, Chennai. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has developed modeling and simulation lab and leading the modeling group in the Department of Physics. As an appreciation of his commendable work, he has received financial assistance to attend the "International conference on PVSEC-25", BEXCO, Busan, South Korea from Department of Science & Technology (DST). He has published 75 research papers in Referred International Journals and proceedings, presented more than 60 papers in International/National Conferences in which he got 4 Best Paper Award. As an appreciation of his commendable work, he has received Best Researcher Award in the year of 2015-2016 from SSN Institutions. He has given more than 20 Invited Lectures at various Conferences/Seminars. He is a founder and coordinator of Indian Science and Technology association & Elavenil organization. He has received the "Best Novel Award" from World Tamil University, Washington, USA for his novel "SUGANYA SEITHA MAHATHANA SAADHANAIGAL". He has written 7 books in the field of Tamil Literature. Also, he has given many science programmes in FM 90.4 MHz. Presently, he is a recognized supervisor of Anna University, Chennai, and supervising 5 full-time Ph.D. scholars. He is a secretary of Indian Association for Crystal Growth.
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- Research Scientist
- Research Centre
Dr. R. Govindaraj isworking as an Assistant Professor, in the Department of Physics, SSN (Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar) College of Engineering, Chennai.Dr. R. Govindaraj obtained his B.Sc(Physics) and M.Sc (Physics) degrees from Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu. He received his Ph.D. degree (in Physics) from Anna University, Chennai in 2018. His research interests includethe development of semiconductors, nanomaterials, energy harvesting devices, dye-sensitized solar cells, and perovskite solar cells.He published 38 research articles in refereed International journals and participated in several national and international conferences. He has published 3 AIP (American Institute of Physics) conference proceedings. He received the "best Ph.D. thesis award" in 2018. He received two "best researcher awards" in 2015 and 2017 from SSN Institutions. He received four "best oral/poster awards" in International/National conferences. Currently, he is executing one externally funded project supported by DAE-BRNS (Department of Atomic Energy-Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Government of India). He completed two internally funded faculty projects supported by SSN Trust. He is an active member of the Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) and the Indian Association for Crystal Growth (IACG).
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Mr. Balaji C, Research Scientist at SSN Research Center received his B.E (EEE) degree from SSN College of Engineering and his M.E (Embedded Systems) from CEG, Guindy. His interests include application of nano materials to energy generation and energy storage devices, design and development of automation systems for energy generation and energy storage applications.
Research Interests: Solar Cells, Rechargeable Batteries, Embedded Systems, Data driven algorithms
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- Research Scientist in Research Centre
Mr. Chandra Bhal Signh, Research Scientist in Research Centre has 4 years of research experience in the areas of Thin film deposition techniques, Organic photovoltaic and Thermally Conductive polymer nano-composites.He received his M.Sc. Degree in physics with specialization in Electronics from CSJM University, Kanpur, and his M.Tech. Degree in Cryogenic Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. During his M.Tech project, he designed and fabricated a computer controlled transient hot wire apparatus to measure the thermal conductivity of polymer nano-composites and nano-fluids. His research focus was on the study of interfacial thermal resistance on thermal conductivity of nanoparticles and nanotubs filled polymer nanocomposites.Later, he joined Samtel Centre for Display Technologies, IIT Kanpur .At IIT Kanpur his research work was to optimize the MgO thin films having maximum secondary electron emission, as protective layer for plasma display panels. In another project by Tata Steel Europe Limited, he designed and fabricated organic solar cells structure on flexible steel substrates including optimization of process.His current research focuses on deposition and characterization of amorphous and nanocrystalline silicon thin films using PECVD technique for fabrication of Solar cells on glass as well as on flexible plastic substrates. substrates. He has published 5 research publications in international journal and proceedings of conferences and presented 7 articles in conferences. Some of his publications are :1. "Effective thermal conductivity of carbon nano-tube reinforced polymer nano-composites", Chandra Bhal Singh and T.K.Dey,International Journal of Nanosystems,2009,vol-2,1,pp. 33-372."Effect of deposition parameters and film thickness on optical properties and secondary electron emission of MgO thin films", Chandra Bhal Singh, S. Sarkar,Sanjay K. Ram, V. Singh, and Satyendra Kumar, Proceedings of the XVth International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD), 2009.3. "Characterization of Si doped MgO thin films for plasma display panels", S. Sarkar, P.K. Rai, Chandra Bhal Singh, Sanjay K. Ram, V. Singh, and S. Kumar, Proceedings of the XVth International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD), 2009.4. Effect of substrate temperature on structural and optical properties of ZnO:Al films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering" Venkateswarlu Bhavanasi, Chandra Bhal Singh , Vandana Singh, Sanjay K.Ram,Keshawa Shahi and Satyendra Kumar, Proceedings of the XVth International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD), 2009.5."Measurement of thermo-physical properties of polymer composites by Transient Hot Wire Technique", Chandra Bhal Singh and T.K.Dey, Proceedings of International and INCOM-6 Conference on Future Trends in Composite Materials and Processing, 2007
Mr. Chandra Bhal Signh, Research Scientist in Research Centre has 4 years of research experience in the areas of Thin film deposition techniques, Organic photovoltaic and Thermally Conductive polymer nano-composites.He received his M.Sc. Degree in physics with specialization in Electronics from CSJM University, Kanpur, and his M.Tech. Degree in Cryogenic Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. During his M.Tech project, he designed and fabricated a computer controlled transient hot wire apparatus to measure the thermal conductivity of polymer nano-composites and nano-fluids. His research focus was on the study of interfacial thermal resistance on thermal conductivity of nanoparticles and nanotubs filled polymer nanocomposites.Later, he joined Samtel Centre for Display Technologies, IIT Kanpur .At IIT Kanpur his research work was to optimize the MgO thin films having maximum secondary electron emission, as protective layer for plasma display panels. In another project by Tata Steel Europe Limited, he designed and fabricated organic solar cells structure on flexible steel substrates including optimization of process.His current research focuses on deposition and characterization of amorphous and nanocrystalline silicon thin films using PECVD technique for fabrication of Solar cells on glass as well as on flexible plastic substrates. substrates. He has published 5 research publications in international journal and proceedings of conferences and presented 7 articles in conferences. Some of his publications are :1. "Effective thermal conductivity of carbon nano-tube reinforced polymer nano-composites", Chandra Bhal Singh and T.K.Dey,International Journal of Nanosystems,2009,vol-2,1,pp. 33-372."Effect of deposition parameters and film thickness on optical properties and secondary electron emission of MgO thin films", Chandra Bhal Singh, S. Sarkar,Sanjay K. Ram, V. Singh, and Satyendra Kumar, Proceedings of the XVth International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD), 2009.3. "Characterization of Si doped MgO thin films for plasma display panels", S. Sarkar, P.K. Rai, Chandra Bhal Singh, Sanjay K. Ram, V. Singh, and S. Kumar, Proceedings of the XVth International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD), 2009.4. Effect of substrate temperature on structural and optical properties of ZnO:Al films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering" Venkateswarlu Bhavanasi, Chandra Bhal Singh , Vandana Singh, Sanjay K.Ram,Keshawa Shahi and Satyendra Kumar, Proceedings of the XVth International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD), 2009.5."Measurement of thermo-physical properties of polymer composites by Transient Hot Wire Technique", Chandra Bhal Singh and T.K.Dey, Proceedings of International and INCOM-6 Conference on Future Trends in Composite Materials and Processing, 2007
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Mr. Nafis Ahmed, Research Scientist in Research Centre has 2 years of research experience in the field of Thin-film Silicon solar cells.He received his M.Sc. (Physics) degree with specialization in Solid State Physics from Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, and M.Tech. Nanotechnology from VIT University, Vellore.He is currently involved in the fabrication of amorphous and nanocrystalline silicon thin films using PECVD technique for photovoltaic application. His specialization includes semiconductor devices, synthesis of metal nanoparticles and deposition and growth of thin films. His research interest include application of Nanomaterials for fuel cell application, Thin film solar cells and Amorophus solar cells.He has published 4 research publications in international conferences. He has currently working on one DRDO funded project worth Rs. 88 lakhs.
Dr. Nafis Ahmed is working as an Assistant professor, in the Department of Physics at SSN College of Engineering (Autonomous), Chennai. He received his M.Sc (Physics) degree with a specialization in Solid State Physics from Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, and M.Tech Nanotechnology from VIT University, Vellore. He obtained his Doctorate degree from Anna University in the year 2021. His research work is mainly focused on the fabrication of amorphous and nanocrystalline silicon thin films and metal-assisted VLS growth of silicon nanowires films using the PECVD technique for energy conversion and storage applications. His specialization includes semiconductor devices, synthesis of metal nanoparticles and deposition and growth of thin films. His research interest includes the application of nanomaterials for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy, thin film solar cells and lithium-ion batteries. He has published 30 research publications in refereed international journals. He is working as a Co-Investigator of the SERB project worth 23 lakhs.
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Prof.P.Ramasamy, Dean (Research), SSN College of Engineering and Director, SSN Research Centre, Chennai-603110, Tamil Nadu, President of Indian Association for Crystal Growth (IACG), and Vice-Chancellor of a State University (Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu) during 1993-1997, has 50 years teaching and 46 years research experience in the field of Crystal Growth, Si solar cells, dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) and directional solidification for mc-Si growth including modelling. 94 research scholars have completed Ph.D. under his guidance. 450 research scholars have so far taken to Ph.D. research through Prof. P. Ramasamy and his earlier students.