| SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram | |
| Title of the Event | “One Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program On Recent Advances In Functional Materials And Characterizations” |
| Date | 25. 11. 2024 – 30.11.2024 |
| Time | 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM |
| Venue/ Event Mode | Online (zoom platform) |
| Total Attendees | 279 |
| In charges | Dr. V. Jayalakshmi, Associate Professor Department of Physics Dr. Sanju Rani, Assistant Professor Department of Physics Dr. G. Sudha, Assistant Professor Department of Physics |
| Profile of the Speakers | |
| Dr. K. Saravana Kumar’s Profile Dr K. Saravana Kumar, M.Sc., Ph.D is an Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and also he is an Dean of Learning, Educational Technologies & e-Governance working in Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur – 626 203.Virudhunagar District. Tamil Nadu. His research areas are Perovskite & Double Perovskite Materials; Rietveld Analysis of Powder XRD Data; Magnetic Materials; Electron Transport Properties; Scientific Instrumentation. He got nearly 10 years of research experience. He has published nearly 25 papers in various international Journals. He has completed one project of worth 4.65 lakhs. He worked as project Fellow in DRDO Project in Dept. of Nuclear Physics, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai – 600025 during 4 th Nov 2011 to 25 th July 2013. He also worked as Project Assistant in Center for Disaster,Mitigation and Management, Anna University, Chennai – 600025. He worked as Assistant Professor in Department of Physics, SRM University, Ramapuram Campus, Ramapuram, Chennai – 600089. Dr. Manjusha Battabyal’s Profile Dr. Manjusha Battabyal is working as an Associate Professor in Physics at Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram Chennai 600127, India. She has completed Masters in physics Utkal University, Orissa and Ph.D in Cryogenic Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, India. She has worked as postdoctoral scientist at Swiss Federal Laboratory for Materials Technology (EMPA) and Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland respectively. She has supervised two PhD students and mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate student projects. Her research work is published in various high impact international journal articles including one patent and delivered invited talks at various national and international conferences related to advanced materials. Dr. M. B. Sahana’s Profile Dr. M B Sahana is a senior scientist at the Centre for Automotive Energy Materials, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI). She holds a Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, where she specialized in materials science. Following her doctoral work, Dr. Sahana completed postdoctoral research at Stockholm University, Sweden, and Wayne State University, Detroit, USA, focusing on advanced energy materials and electrochemical systems.Dr. Sahana has guided 4 PhD students and numerous MTech and MSc projects, authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, and played a key role in bridging the gap between laboratory-scale research and industrial applications. Dr Charu Lata Dube’s Profile Charu Lata Dube completed her M.Tech. in Solid State Materials from the Dept. of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 2005, followed by Ph.D. in Physics from IIT Delhi in 2010. After a brief stint as a project scientist at IIT Delhi, she joined the Institute for Plasma Research Gandhinagar as PDF/ Visiting scientist. In 2015, she moved to the University of Sheffield as PDRA. Later in 2017, she joined School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat as Assistant Professor. During the past ~7 years at CUG, she has been involved in the Microwave Processing of Materials, development of advanced materials for various applications, development of nuclear fusion/fission materials, nuclear waste immobilisation etc. Dr. Dube’s group, now called microwave processing and glass technology laboratory, is equipped with advanced microwave/conventional furnaces and other nanomaterial synthesis facilities. Several funding agencies such as DST, UGC-DAE have generously funded her research. Dr. Dube is involved in teaching PG level courses and guiding PhD students at Central University of Gujarat. She has published nearly 50 articles in peer reviewed journal and several book chapters. Dr Dube is holding lifetime membership of several bodies. Dr. V. Anbarasu’s Profile Dr. V. ANBARASU, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D, Associate professor & Head Department of Physics (self- financed) PSG college of arts and science (autonomous) Civil Aerodrome (post) Coimbatore –641 014. He worked as Lecturer in the Department of Physics, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengodu during 13th June 2005 to 29th April 2006. He also worked as worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai – 600089 from 22nd July 2011 to 23rd May 2019. His research areas are Structural Analysis of Newer Materials, Theoretical Analysis of Materials Superconducting Cuprates, Multiferroic compounds Deposition of Thin films. He completed one project of worth Rs. 17,64,732/ in DST – SERB, Govt. of India and also he completed one more project of worth Rs. 1,90,000/- in PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. He has published nearly 36 papers in various international journals. Dr. Manan Dholakia’s Profile Dr. Manan Dholakia is working as a Scientific Officer-F in IGCAR, Kalpakkam. He works in the field of computational materials Science and has particularly focused on the studies of radiation damage in materials using classical MD and DFT. He has developed interatomic potentials for reactor materials. | |
| Objective of the Event |
| To enhance the knowledge and skills of faculty members in the field of functional materials and their characterizations. The program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements, techniques, and research methodologies in this area, enabling educators to integrate this knowledge into their teaching and research practices. |
Synopsis of the Event
This one-week online faculty development program is designed to provide faculty members with a comprehensive overview of recent advances in functional materials and their characterization techniques. The program will cover various aspects of functional materials, including their properties, synthesis, and applications in different fields. Participants will explore advanced characterization methods and learn how to apply these techniques to analyze and understand material behavior at different scales.
Key topics include:
Introduction to Functional Materials: Overview of functional materials, their types, and significance.
Recent Advances: Latest research and developments in the field of functional materials.
Synthesis Techniques: Methods for synthesizing functional materials and optimizing their properties.
Characterization Methods: Detailed study of advanced characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and more.
Applications: Exploring the practical applications of functional materials in various industries, including electronics, energy, and healthcare.
Research Methodologies: Best practices and methodologies for conducting research in functional materials.
Case Studies and Real-World Examples: Learning from real-world case studies and examples to understand the practical implications of theoretical knowledge.
Interactive Sessions: Engaging discussions, Q&A sessions, and hands-on virtual labs to reinforce learning and facilitate knowledge exchange.
This program aims to empower faculty members with the latest knowledge and tools needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of functional materials and characterizations. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding, practical skills, and the confidence to apply their newfound expertise in their academic and research endeavors.
Detail Report of Workshop Day 1:
Title: “X-Ray Diffraction Study for the Determination of Structural Details of Polycrystalline Materials”
Resource person: Dr K. Saravana Kumar, M.Sc., Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Dean of Learning, Educational Technologies & e-Governance, Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur – 626 203, Virudhunagar District. Tamil Nadu.
Skills Gained:
- Understanding the fundamental concepts of crystal structures, unit cells, and symmetry.
- Hands-on experience with X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) equipment and software for data collection and analysis.
- Ability to analyze and interpret diffraction patterns to determine phase composition, lattice parameters, crystallite size, and crystal orientation.
- Skills in characterizing polycrystalline materials, identifying phases, and understanding microstructural properties.
- Proficiency in quantifying the amount of different phases present in a material and calculating crystallite size and strain.
Day 2:
Title: “Smart Thermoelectric through Band Engineering and Carrier Filtering”
Resource person: Dr. Manjusha Battabyal, Associate Professor, IIITDM Kancheepuram Off Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai-600127
Skills Gained:
- Understanding how to modify the electronic structure of materials to enhance thermoelectric properties.
- Knowledge of techniques to selectively filter charge carriers to improve thermoelectric efficiency.
- Skills in synthesizing and optimizing thermoelectric materials through doping and alloying.
- Proficiency in measuring key thermoelectric properties such as Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity.
- Developing solutions to overcome challenges in optimizing thermoelectric materials.
Day 3:
Title: “Navigating the Roadmap of Battery Technology”
Resource person: Dr. M. B. Sahana, Sr. Scientist, ARCI, IIT-M Research Park, Taramani, Chennai-600113, India.
Skills Gained:
- Comprehensive knowledge of battery types, their components, and basic electrochemical principles.
- Insights into the latest developments and innovations in battery technology.
- Knowledge of materials used in batteries, including electrodes, electrolytes, and separators, and how these materials impact performance.
- Ability to assess and measure key performance indicators such as energy density, power density, efficiency, and lifecycle.
- Skills in designing and engineering batteries for various applications, including portable electronics, electric vehicles, and large-scale energy storage systems.
Day 4:
Title: “Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Advanced Materials: An environment friendly Synthesis technique”
Resource person: Dr Charu Lata Dube, Assistant Professor, Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382030
Skills Gained:
- The microwave processing of materials is a rapid, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly technique of sintering / calcining different materials.
- Microwave energy has been in use for over 90 years in a variety of applications such as communications, food processing, rubber vulcanization, textile/wood products, and drying of ceramic powders.
- It has now emerged as an important technique of materials processing for numerous industrial applications.
- It has been revealed by researchers that microwave assisted sintering can lead to a reduction of 86% in sintering time and energy savings of 96% in comparison to conventional sintering methods.
- Microwave technique is capable of processing almost all types of inorganic/organic materials.
- Besides, it is known to result in phase- transformation, from polycrystalline to amorphous/nanocrystalline phase, and alloy formation from elemental constituents in a very short time and even in different morphology.
- The talk will cover a broader perspective on microwave processing of materials ranging from metals to insulators
Day 5:
Title: “Double Perovskites as Functional Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Potential Applications”
Resource person: Dr. V. Anbarasu, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore-641014, Tamil Nadu
Skills Gained:
- Proficiency in synthesizing double perovskite materials using various chemical and physical methods.
- Understanding crystal structures and the ability to characterize double perovskites using techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD).
- Knowledge of the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of double perovskites, and how to measure these properties using tools like spectroscopy and magnetometry.
- Skills in identifying and addressing challenges related to the synthesis and application of double perovskite materials.
Day 6:
Title: “The Basics of Quantum Computation”
Resource person: Dr. Manan Dholakia, Scientific Officer-F, IGCAR, Kalpakkam. Tamil Nadu.
Skills Gained:
- Understanding the core principles of quantum mechanics, such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum states.
- Insights into the different types of quantum hardware (e.g., superconducting qubits, trapped ions) and their operational principles.
- Developing the ability to approach and solve complex problems using quantum computing principles.
- Skills in designing experiments and conducting research to explore new quantum algorithms and applications.
- Gaining an interdisciplinary perspective by integrating knowledge from physics, computer science, and mathematics.
OUTCOME
By the end of the program, participants will:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of recent developments in functional materials.
- Learn advanced characterization techniques and their applications.
- Acquire knowledge of cutting-edge research methodologies in the field.
- Develop the ability to integrate new concepts and technologies into their curriculum.
- Enhance their research capabilities and collaborative skills within the academic community.
- Be equipped to mentor students and guide research projects effectively.
