V.V.VANNIAPERUMAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Department of Physics (Self)

Vision

To awaken the young minds and discover their talents by providing a skilful learning experience and to develop analytical and problem-solving skills and give them a wide range of career choice.

Mission

To impact theoretical and experimental knowledge in Physics as well as to infuse the spirit of inquiry and research for personal and professional development with ethical values.

History of the Department

M.Sc. Physics and B.Sc. Electronics are offered as self-finance courses from the year 1995 and 1996 respectively. Later B.Sc. Electronics was converted into B.Sc. E & C in the year 2006.B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics and Chemistry as ancillary subjects is offered under self-finance stream from 2017. The Department has well equipped Physics and electronics laboratories for UG and PG programmes.

Highlights

Vast collection of books in the department library.
Innovative projects instilling research attitude in the students.
Curriculum oriented field visits for students.
The Department of Physics conducts ‘NATIONAL GRADUATE PHYSICS EXAMINATION’ (NGPE) organized by IAPT – Indian Association of Physics Teachers every year since 1998 as our College center with code G – 6157 to improve the quality of the students.
The Department encourages postgraduate students to take up their project work under Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) Student Project scheme.
The Department Periodically organizes guest lectures, workshops, Hand-on Training programmes to enrich subject knowledge and research skills amidst students.
The Department Organizes Intercollegiate Meet “RAINBOW” every year.
The Department celebrates World Space Week and National Science Day every year.
In hands with Department of Physics (Aided), students engage themselves in extension activities to reach the needy people.
The Department renders the support & motivation to student participation in International, National & Regional levels seminars/conferences/competitions with the help of the college managing board.
Students are guided to expand their subject knowledge / acquire skills in their field of interest by exploring them to different e-learning platforms (NPTEL, Coursera, Pluralsight).

Programmes offered

S.No.	Name of the Programme	Sanctioned Strength	Syllabus
1	B.Sc.	40
2	M.Sc.	25

Faculty Members

Mrs. P.Kanmani

Assistant Professor & Head

Dr. M.Reka Devi

Assistant Professor

Succession List of Head of the Department

S.No.	Name of the Faculty	Year
1.	Dr. A.Yelilarasi	2000 - July 2008
2.	Dr. J.Juliet Latha Jeyakumari	August 2008 – March 2009
3.	Dr. R.Hepzi Pramila Devamani	April 2009 – March 2016
4.	Dr. M.Sankareswari	April 2016 - May 2021
5.	Dr. R.Vidya	June 2021 – March 2022
6.	Mrs. P.Kanmani	April 2022 - Till Date

Achievements

Our Department crossed the milestone of 25 years and gloriously celebrated the Silver Jubilee year.

Faculty Achievements

Mrs.P.Kanmani Presented the paper in International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM-2020) on the topic Study on thermal management of power LED with polymer nanocomposites held at Arul Anandar College, Madurai on 11 & 12 February 2020
Mrs.P.Kanmani Presented the poster in Two-Day Workshop Sponsored by BRNS,MUMBAI on “ Advanced XRD and Electron microscopy and Characterization for the Development of Novel Materials” on the topic of XRD Analysis of Boron Nitride Filled Araldite Epoxy resin held at Mepco College of Engineering, Sivakashi on 04.01.2023 & 05.01.2023
Mrs.P.Kanmani acted as one of the Interview panel members in Kshatriya Girls Higher Secondary School for the appointment of Science Faculty.
Mrs.P.Kanmani delivered a Guest Lecture at Thiruvalluvar College of Arts & Science for Women, Ezhumalai on the topis “Physics Around Us”.
Mrs.P.Kanmani presented the paper in one-day Online Conference on Innovations Distinctiveness and best practices: Bench Marketing in HEIs on the topic “A Study on attainment of Quality & excellance in Higher Education Institutions” at rural areas of India held on V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar on 12.10.2020.
Mrs.P.Kanmani delivered a Guest Lecture at Thiruvalluvar College of Arts & Science for Women, Ezhumalai on the topic “Physics Around Us”.
Mrs.P.Kanmani handled a demonstration class on B.Sc. Physics Practical to the Physics Faculty of Sri Vidhya College of Arts and Science, Virudhunagar.
Mrs.P.Kanmani acted as one of the Interview panel members in Kshatriya Girls Higher Secondary School for the appointment of Science Faculty.
Mrs.T.S.Lalitha Presented the poster in Two-Day Workshop Sponsored by BRNS,MUMBAI on “ Advanced XRD and Electron microscopy and Characterization for the Development of Novel Materials” on the topic of Synthesis and Characterization of SnO2 Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Method held at Mepco College of Engineering, Sivakashi on 04.01.2023 & 05.01.2023
Dr.M.Reka Devi Presented the poster in Two-Day Workshop Sponsored by BRNS,MUMBAI on “ Advanced XRD and Electron microscopy and Characterization for the Development of Novel Materials” on the topic of Fabrication of SnO2 Thin films :Synthesis , XRD and SEM Studies held at Mepco College of Engineering, Sivakashi on 04.01.2023 & 05.01.2023
Mrs.K.Yogalakshmi Presented the poster in Two-Day Workshop Sponsored by BRNS,MUMBAI on “ Advanced XRD and Electron microscopy and Characterization for the Development of Novel Materials” on the topic of Synthesis and Characterization of CuO Dispersed PVA held at Mepco College of Engineering, Sivakashi on 04.01.2023 & 05.01.2023
Dr.R.Hemalatha, Assistant Professor, has published the research article in Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier Journal) on the topic “Development of Medicinal plant (Centella Asiatica – Gotu Kola) based proton conducting polymer electrolytes for electrochemical device applications” April 2021.
Mrs.G.Shanmugapriya, Assistant Professor, has published the research article in New Astronomy journal on the topic “An attempt of investigation of Barium Hydride molecular lines in sunspot umbral spectrum” 2020.
Mrs.M.Sugapriya presented the paper in the International web Conference on Smart Engineering Technologies 2020 (IWCSET- 2020) on the topic Synthesis and Characterization of particles from Aqueous Extract of Alpina Officinarum Rhizome”held at Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalyam, on 26 & 27 June 2020.
Mrs.M.Sugapriya presented the paper in the International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM-2020) on the topic Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Aqueous Extract of Alpinia officinarum Rhizome and their Antimicrobial activity held at Arul Anandar College, Madurai on 11 & 12 February 2020.

Student Achievements

Our students won the Overall Winner Shield in the Inter Collegiate Meet conducted at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 23.09.2019.
Our students won the Overall Winner Shield in the Inter Collegiate Meet organized in connection with National science Day at Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur on 28.02.2022.
V.Meenakshi has completed Summer Training Program in Physics (STPIP-2021) during the period of 20.07.2021 to 07.08.2021 through online mode.
P.Malarkodi has guided one Government School student for her Project entitled “Samayalukku Ugandha Pathirangal” done under National Children’s Science Congress Tamilnadu 2021.
P. Mathivarsini and S. Mohanapriya – III B.Sc. Physics (SF) won III prize in state level Quiz competition held at Thiru. VI. KA. Govt Arts College, Thiruvarur.
P. Mathivarsini and S. Mohanapriya – III B.Sc. Physics (SF) won III prize in National level Paper presentation competition held at C.K.M. Arts and Science College, Warangal.
K. Uma Maheshwari – III B.Sc. Physics (SF) won II prize in National level Essay writing competition held at C.K.M. Arts and Science College, Warangal.
Our students won the Overall Winner Shield in the Inter Collegiate Meet conducted at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 23.09.2019.
V. Meenakshi has completed Summer Training Program in Physics (STPIP-2021) during the period of 20.07.2021 to 07.08.2021 through online mode.
Our students won the Overall Winner Shield in the Inter Collegiate Meet organized in connection with National science Day at Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur on 28.02.2022.
In 2023-2024, our students presented papers in various conferences.

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Notable Alumni

Dr.R.Anitha, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,M.Sc. (Yoga).,CYYE., Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Sri. S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur.
Dr.S.Nithya, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Sri. S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur.
Dr.Padmavathy, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Madurai Kamaraj University College, Madurai.
Dr.K.Amutha, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli.
Mrs G.Nisha, PG Teacher of Physics, Shri Krishnaswamy Vidyashram, Annanagar West, Chennai.
S.Kamatchi Devi qualified in Ph.D. entrance examination conducted by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli and pursuing Ph.D. as full time scholar.

Contact

Address	:	Mrs.P.Kanmani,
		Assistant Professor & Head,
		Department of Physics (Self),
		V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women,
		Virudhunagar 626 001.

Mail Id	:	physicss@vvvcollege.org

Contact Number	:	94890 88731