NAAC Reaccreditation - Evaluative Report School of Nanoscience and Photonics National Centre for Ultrafast Processes 1 National Centre for Ultrafast Processes School of Nanoscience and Photonics University of Madras 1 Name of the Department National Centre for Ultrafast Processes 2 Year of establishment 2000 3 Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? Yes, School of Nanoscience and Photonics 4 Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) 1. PG- M.Sc., in “Photonics and Biophotonics” 2. Ph.D. 5 Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved M.Sc. Photonics and Biophotonics is an interdisciplinary programme started with support of UGC under “Innovative Programme" and offer by this department alone. 6 Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil 7 Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons Nil 8 Examination System: Annual/ Semester/ Trimester/Choice Based Credit System Choice Based Credit System 9 Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments Nil
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National Centre for Ultrafast Processes
School of Nanoscience and Photonics
University of Madras
1 Name of the Department National Centre for Ultrafast Processes 2 Year of establishment 2000 3 Is the Department part of a
School/Faculty of the university? Yes, School of Nanoscience and Photonics
1. PG- M.Sc., in “Photonics and Biophotonics” 2. Ph.D.
5 Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved
M.Sc. Photonics and Biophotonics is an interdisciplinary programme started with support of UGC under “Innovative Programme" and offer by this department alone.
6 Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
Nil
7 Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons
Nil
8 Examination System: Annual/ Semester/ Trimester/Choice Based Credit System
Choice Based Credit System
9 Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
Nil
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10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international
funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding
agencies, project title and grants received project-wise.
Sl.No Title of the Project and Duration
Name of Faculty Funding Agency
1 Organic-Inorganic hybrid solar cells:Optimization of materials properties, bulk heterojunction morphology and device efficiencies Duration: 2011-2014
Dr. P.Ramamurthy
DST
2 Photosensitization of nanoparticles of TiO2 encapsulated in porous materials by organic dyes Duration: 2010-2014
Prof.P.Natarajan INSA
Programme Student-Teacher Ratio
M.Sc., Photonics and Biophotonics 3:1
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18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received
a) National collaboration -
b) International collaboration –
National Collaboration:
1. Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy- Exchange dynamics of probe molecules in micelles , under the Department of Information Technology Sponsored project “Construction and Multisite Commissioning of Multiple Correlation Spectrometer” sanctioned to Dr.Sudipta Maiti, TIFR, Mumbai. [Under this collaboration, FCS kit (worth of 7 lakhs) was received to the Centre]
2. DST-International Multilateral Cooperation project on “Organic-Inorganic hybrid solar cells:Optimization of materials properties, bulk heterojunction morphology and device efficiencies” sanctioned to Prof. P.Ramamurthy. Grants Received - 119.02 Lakhs National Collaborating institute: 1. IISER, Trivandrum
2. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
3. JNCASR, Bangalore 4. NIIST Trivandrum 5. NCUFP, University of Madras
3. Identification of interacting partners for pigment epithelial derived factor in causing antiangiogenisis, Under collaboration with Vision Research Foundation, Shankarnethralaya, Chennai. International Collaboration
1. DST-International Multilateral Cooperation project on “Organic-Inorganic hybrid solar cells:Optimization of materials properties, bulk heterojunction morphology and device efficiencies” sanctioned to Prof. P.Ramamurthy. Grants Received - 119.02 Lakhs International Collaborating institute: 1. University of Bayreuth, Germany
2. Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
3. Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
4. University of Negev, Israel
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19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,
ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received.
S. No
Name of the Faculty / Co-
Principal Investigator
Title of the Project Funding agency
Total grants
received (Lakhs)
Duration
1 Prof. P.Ramamurthy
UGC-INNOVATIVE teaching and research programme sanctioned to the centre
UGC 28.50 2004-2009
2 Dr.C Selvaraju Photoinduced electron transfer reactions in Micelles. Picosecond Fluorescence and Pump-Probe absorption spectroscopy
UGC 5.18 2006-2009
3 Prof. V.T. Ramakrishnan
Synthesis of novel fluorophores for photonic applications and investigation of their photophysical and photochemical properties.
UGC 6.60 2006-2009
4 Prof.P. Ramamurthy
Design of NADH Model based Chemosensors
DST 32.09 2007-2010
5 E. J. Padma Malar
Conformational analysis and docking studies on amyloid formingpolypeptides by quantum chemical studies
CSIR, 2.62 2007-2010
20. Research facility / centre with -
State recognition- First National Centre of its kind in the state, created at the University of Madras by the Department of Science and Technology under IRHPA programme in 1997. With the input of funds for separate building from the Tamilnadu Government, the centre emerged as an advanced centre for research and the Senate of University of Madras approved the centre as a part of University of Madras in November -2000. The centre has now emerged as a premier centre for photonics and ultrafast spectroscopy in the state. The centre stands as a shining example of creation of an advanced research facility of multidisciplinary research in a state University which will have linkages with industry and national laboratories to create frontline technologies.
National recognition - Investigations of ultrafast phenomena are aimed at
developing technologies in the cutting edge of materials research, chemical dynamics, nanomaterials and photonic systems. In order to understand the dynamical processes for the development of new materials, study of fast processes in various areas of chemistry, physics and biology has become important. The Centre houses hi-tech instruments under a single roof to aid researchers working on ultrafast processes in the areas of chemistry, physics and biology across the
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country. The Centre faculties have several research projects with funding agencies like CSIR, DRDO, UGC. The centre has more than 300 users from different parts of the country. UGC –Identified this centre as “Innovative Centre” in 2004 and gives support for M.Sc Programme in “Photonics and Biophotonics”.
International recognition - The in-house scientists and the users of the centre have produced more than 250 publications in the high impact factor international journals like, J.Am.Chem.Soc, J.Phys.Chem, Org. Lett, J.Org. Chem. Chem. Phys. Chem, Chem. Phys. Letts. etc. Centre has collaborative project on “Organic and Inorganic Hybrid Solar cells” under the framework of India-European Union Science Technology Cooperation Agreement.
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate
3. Dr.K.Senthilkumar, Post-doctoral Fellow, Weizmann Institute of Science, Isreal
4. Dr. R. Koteeswari, Pohang University of Science and Technology,South Korea.
5. Dr.P.Ashokkumar, von Humboldt Post Doctoral Fellow, BAM-Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing Division, Germany
6. Dr.K.Durai Murugan Post -Doctoral Fellow, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Isreal
7. Dr. N. Dhenadhayalan, Post Doctoral Fellow, National Taiwan university, Taipei, Taiwan.
· Students
Awards and recognitions received by P.G Students
Year Awards, Medals and fellowship 2007-08 1. Litty Varghese T- Ph.D in Max-Plank Institute Germany. 2008-09 1. C.J. Ancy – Lady Tata Memorial Fellowship
2. S. Sathish – DST-INSPIRE Fellow 3. P. Ventharaman – Summer Research Fellow, IAS
2009-10 M. Sharika – Summer Research Fellow, IAS, Bengaluru. 2010-11 M. Sharika – National Photonics Fellowship 2011-12 Anjana Kesavan – National Photonics Fellowship
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. (Details furnished in Appendix II) 1. National Symposium on Radiation and Photochemistry, January 29-31, 2007.
Funding Agency: BRNS, AERB, DST and CSIR
2. Workshop on Multiphoton and Spectral Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
20-22, August, 2007. Funding: Leica Microsystems
3. Chennai Chemistry Conference -2011 Organized jointly with IIT Madras, CLRI
and Anna University.
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4. Chennai Chemistry Conference -2013 Organized jointly with IIT Madras, CLRI
and Anna University
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments -
UGC regulations on minimum standard and procedure for the award of M.Phil/Ph.D. degree
– 2009 are followed.
1. Research students are selected based on the merits and their performance in
personal Interview conducted by departmental committee.
2. During the first year, research student should undergo course work prescribed by
supervisor and departmental committee.
3. Every research student should present his research work for every six months in
the departmental seminar
4. Students are instructed to study the instrument manual before operating the
instruments
5. Good Lab Practices and other safety measures are strictly followed
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33. Diversity of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from other universities
within the State
% of students from
universities outside the
State
% of students from other countries
M.Sc.Photonics and Biophotonics
54 10 32 4
Ph.D 69 23 8 -
34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise. Nil
35. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG Not Applicable PG to M.Phil. Nil PG to Ph.D. 30 Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 90 Employed · Campus selection · Other than campus recruitment
40 30
Entrepreneurs 5
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university 50 from other universities within the State 25 from universities from other States 25 from universities outside the country nil
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period Nil
38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to
a) Library -504 books
b) Internet facilities for staff and students - Provided to all faculty and Students
c) Total number of class rooms - 2
d) Class rooms with ICT facility - 2
e) Students’ laboratories -2
f) Research laboratories -2
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39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates :
a) from the host institution/university
Doctoral Students: 9
Post-doctoral Students: Nil
Research Associate: NIl
b) from other institutions/universities
Doctoral Students: 4
Post-doctoral Students: Nil
Research Associate: 1
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. - No. of Students: 5
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. Nil
42. Does the department obtain feedback from
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the department utilize the feedback?
Yes. Feedback from the faculty is used to modify the curriculum.
b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes. The feedback forms are processed by the IQAC cell. The faculty members
are requested to improve the teaching-learning-evaluation based on the score
secured by the faculty member.
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback? Course syllabus was modified regularly based on the feedback from alumni and
employers and utilize the feedback to make the course job-oriented.
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) : Nil
44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) involving external experts.
Academic year Details of Special lectures / International invited Lecture
2009-10 1. “Outstanding issues of cosmology” by Prof. Daksh Lohia, University of Delhi.
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2010-2011
1. “Computational Chemistry and Molecular modeling – I” by Dr. V. Subramanian, Scientist, CLRI, Chennai.
2. “Computational Chemistry and Molecular modeling – II” by Dr. V. Subramanian, Scientist, CLRI, Chennai.
3. “Computational Chemistry and Molecular modeling – III” by Dr. V. Subramanian, Scientist, CLRI, Chennai.
4. “Dye Sensitized Solar Cell” by Dr. K. Kalyanasundaram, Senior Scientist, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland.
2011-12
1. “Industrial opportunities in photonics” by Mr. J. Anbalagan, Design Engineer-Laser & optics, Appasamy associates.
2. “Organic photovoltaics” by Mr. Christoph Hunger, Bayruth University, Germany.
3. “ Optical biosensors and optical force Spectroscopy” by Dr. B. M. Jaffar Ali, Pondichery Central University.
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
M.Sc., Photonics and Biophotonics
1. Class Room Discussion
2. Presentation using ICT tools
3. Research based teaching and learning
4. Hands on experience and Demonstration of instruments and techniques.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
Syllabus of the course was periodically reviewed and revised the content of the
course
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
1. Demonstration and open house in Spectroscopy and instrumentation for city
college students
Participated colleges: 1. D.G.Vaishnav College, Chennai
2. Justice Basheer Ahmed College foe Women
3. Govt. Arts College, Nandanam
2. Summer training programme for the students selected under Indian academy of
Science
3. Internship and project guidance for college students
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48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.
i. Students are encouraged to participate in seminars/workshops
ii. Cultural and Sports activities
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes, give details.
Yes. UGC-Innovative Centre.
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. The twenty first century is said to be the age of photonics. Photonics is a multi-disciplinary subject that combines advanced electronics and optical technologies. Photonic technology forms basis for the development of future technologies in telecommunications, health care, aerospace etc. Bio-photonics is the interface of photonics and biological sciences, offering tremendous prospects for optical diagnostics, light activated therapy, surgery, bio-sensing and restoration of biological functions. In India the use of photon based technologies is at a stage of infancy and a sustained effort will be required for the country to realize the full economic and social potential of such technologies. The centre cultivated talented manpower in the area of photonics, ultrafast and fluorescence spectroscopy, who can acts pioneers in Research, Development, Manufacture and Marketing in the optical industry through the M.Sc., course “Photonics and Biophotonics”.
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department. Strengths: i) Faculty ii) Research in Photonics and ultrafast Spectroscopy iii) Sophisticated Instrumentation Facilities iv) Interdisciplinary M.Sc Course
Weaknesses i) Shortage of staff ii) Lack of industrial interaction
Opportunities i) Hi-tech Facilities under single roof ii) Research projects iii) Placement in Academic/industry sector iv) Optical technology development
Challenges i) Maintenance of equipments ii) Infrastructure development iii) Industry Interaction iv) Creating awareness of the M.Sc Course
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52. Future plans of the department.
1. Set up a hi-tech laser facility such as femtosecond pump-probe technique, laser material processing, Nanolithography.
2. Set up a Job-shop for laser based industry to earn revenue to the University as well as provide industry environment to the students in the University
3. Develop a web based teaching and learning materials for Photonics and Biophotonics and develop this centre as “Institute of Photonics”
