The Department of Physics at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, is one of the founding departments of the Institute, established in 1960. With a legacy of academic excellence and research-driven education, the Department continues to play a pivotal role in shaping scientific talent and advancing cutting-edge research.
The Department offers two postgraduate programs — M.Sc. in Physics and M.Tech. in Nanotechnology — designed to meet emerging scientific and technological demands. The curriculum is closely aligned with major national initiatives such as the National Quantum Mission (NQM), India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), and Mega Science Vision (MSV) 2035, ensuring that students develop strong analytical foundations along with practical, hands-on skills. The Department also offers foundational physics courses to all first-year engineering students and runs an active Ph.D. program encompassing diverse research domains.
With faculty expertise spanning a wide range of specializations, students are exposed to vibrant research opportunities across modern and emerging fields. Major thrust areas include quantum materials, energy and functional materials, nanomaterials, photovoltaics, semiconductors, mesoscopic transport in quantum systems, computational physics, astronomy, and high-energy physics.
The Department houses well-equipped laboratories that support both advanced research and comprehensive undergraduate/postgraduate laboratory training, fostering an environment where innovation, scientific inquiry, and technical proficiency thrive.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the programme M.Tech. in Nanotechnology addresses wide aspects of Nanotechnology in line with the Department’s vision and mission. These are:
PEO 1: Building fundamental concepts about low dimensional materials and their properties
PEO 2: To promote research in the budding and burgeoning areas of nanotechnology through nanomaterials with innovative properties and novel synthesis methods.
PEO 3: To instil analytical skills in the area of continuously evolving nanomaterials for its applications in green technology, solar energy, environment, drug delivery etc.
PEO 4: To inculcate leadership with team spirit, managerial skills, moral and ethical values.
Program Outcomes
PO1: Graduating student will able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over Nanotechnology and its application with the knowledge of basic science, engineering higher than a bachelor of science/engineering program
PO2: Graduating student will have an ability to apply analytical skills to understand and manipulate the properties of continuously evolving nanomaterials
PO3: Graduating students will be able to independently carry out interdisciplinary research /investigation and development work to solve practical problems through nanotechnology/nano materials.
PO4: Graduating student will have an ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document in the form of abstract/research paper
PO5: Graduating students demonstrate ethical considerations and concern for society and environment to promote sustainable development.
VISION
Stimulate interdisciplinary research, including vertical integration between basic sciences and engineering to promote links with society and industry.
MISSION
To produce professionally skilled, research-driven, and ethically responsible scientists equipped to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s scientific and technological advancement.
M.Sc. (Physics)
M.Tech (Nano Technology)
Undergraduate Physics Courses
- Syllabus for PY 1102/1202 for 2025 Admission Batch
- Syllabus for PY 1122/1222 for 2025 Admission Batch
- Open Elective Course for VII Semester
Faculty
Dr. M. M. Malik
Designation: Professor (HAG)
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Nanostructured Materials, Amorphous Semiconductors
Email: malikmm[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in, manzar.malik[at]gmail[dot]com,
Phone: (o) +91-0755-4051590, (R) +91-0755-4272973, +91-9425016724
Dr. Rajnish Kurchania
Designation: Professor & Head
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Functional Nanomaterials, Computational Materials Science
Email: rkurchania[at]gmail[dot]com, rkurchania[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91-0755451595, +91-9926969691
Dr. Fozia Z. Haque
Designation: Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Nanomaterials, Solid State Ionics (Li-ion Battery), Solar Cells, Quantum Dot-LED, Gas Sensors and UV-Shielding, Conducting & Bio Polymer-Nanocomposite
Email: foziazia[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : 0755-4051596
Dr. Piyush Kumar Patel
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Smart Materials, Solar Photovoltaics
Email: pysh86[at]gmail[dot]com, piyush.phy[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone:- +91-8349703019
Dr. Jyoti Rani
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Multiferroics, Polymer films, Oxide thin films, Heusler alloys, Solar Photovoltaics
Email: Jyoti.iitr[at]gmail.com, jyoti.phy[at]manit.ac.in
Phone :(O) 0755-4051581
Dr. Santanu Pakhira
Designation: Assistant Professor (Grade I)
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Quantum materials; Magnetism & Superconductivity; Spintronics; Single crystal growth
Email: spakhira.phy[at]gmail.com, santanu[at]manit.ac.in
Phone :(O)0755-4051586
Dr. Subhash Singh
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Organic Semiconductors, Printed & Flexible Electronics
Email: subhash.negi08[at]gmail.com; subhash[at]manit.ac.in
Phone :(O)0755-4051583,+91-9005819664
Dr. Sadhana Singh
Designation: Assistant Professor Grade-II
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Interstellar Medium, Dust grain alignment, Magnetic field, Polarimetry
Email: sadhana[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone :
Dr. Akanksha Gupta
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Dusty Plasma, Turbulence, CFD, Machine learning and Microbots
Email: guptaakanksha17[at]gmail[dot]com; akanksha[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91- 9106843202
Dr. RAMARAJAN R
Designation: Assistant Professor (Grade-II)
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization:
Email: ramarajan[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in; ramarajan.2005[at]gmail[dot]com
Phone :+91-8500607597, +91-8660449104
Dr. Sumit Ghosh
Designation: Assistant Professor Grade-II
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization:
Email: gsumit[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone :+91-9749849533
Dr. Sachin Verma
Designation: Assistant Professor Grade-II
Qualification: Ph.D.
Specialization: Quantum transport; Mesoscopic systems; Correlated Quantum-dot systems
Email: sachin[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone :+91-9720913159
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Research Group |
Faculty Members |
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Astronomy & Astrophysics |
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Condensed Matter Physics Experiment |
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Condensed Matter Physics Theory |
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High Energy Physics Theory |
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Plasma Physics |
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The summary of each research group is given below.
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Research Area |
Google Scholar |
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Astronomy & Astrophysics |
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Dr. Sadhana Singh |
Interstellar Medium, Dust Grain Alignment, Magnetic Field Polarimetry |
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Condensed Matter Physics Experiment |
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Dr. M. M. Malik |
Nanostructured Materials, Amorphous Semiconductors |
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Dr. Rajnish Kurchania |
Functional Nanomaterials, Computational Materials |
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Dr. Fozia Z. Haque |
Oxide Nanostructure Semiconductors, Solar Cells, Gas Sensors |
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Dr. Piyush K Patel |
Smart Materials, Solar Photovoltaics |
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Dr. Jyoti Rani |
Multiferroics; Polymer films, Oxide Thin Films, Heusler Alloys |
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Dr. Santanu Pakhira |
Quantum Materials, Magnetism & Superconductivity, Spintronics, Single Crystal Growth |
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Dr. Subhash Singh |
Organic Semiconductors, Printable & Flexible Electronics |
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Dr. Ramarajan R. |
Thin Film Technology, Metal-oxide Based Solar Cell and Gas Sensors, Thermoelectric Device Fabrication |
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Condensed Matter Physics Theory |
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Dr. Sachin Verma |
Quantum Transport, Mesoscopic Systems, Correlated Quantum Dots |
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High Energy Physics Theory |
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Dr. Sumit Ghosh |
Particle Physics, Neutrino Physics, Dark Matter, Gravitational Waves from Cosmological Phase Transition |
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Plasma Physics |
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Dr. Akanksha Gupta |
Dusty Plasma, Turbulence, CFD, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Microbots |
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LABS
- Nanotechnology Research Lab (Research Lab)
- Functional Nanomaterials (Research Lab)
- Optical Nanomaterials Lab (Research Lab)
- M.Tech. Nanotechnology Labs
- M.Sc. Physics Labs
- UG Physics Lab
Equipments in Research Labs
Analytical Balance |
Atomic Force Microscopy |
B.O.D. (Bacteriological) Incubator (Metrex Incubator (Metrex).jpg) |
B.Tech. Lab Physic |
BET surface area analysis |
convection oven |
Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner with Basket for ultrasonication and Nanosynthesis of materials |
Dip Coating Unit (Holmarc-HO-TH-02) for thin film deposition for thin film deposition.jpg) |
Electrochemical Anodization for synthesis of Nano-Porous Silica |
FT‐IR Spectrometer |
HHV Box Coater BC300 with e-beam for thin film deposition of materials |
High Speed Research Centrifuge -ELTEK |
High Temperature Annealing Furnace |
Impedance Analyzers with high temperature setup.jpg |
Microwave Oven for Naomaterials Synthesis |
Nanovoltmeter (Keithley 2182A).jpg) |
Optical gas sensing setup |
Photocatalysis setup |
Photoluminescence spectrometer |
Resistive Gas sensing setup.png |
Rotovap for removal of solvents from samples by evaporation |
Setup for Electrochemical synthesis of QD’s |
shaker |
Spin Coater (Holmarc-HO-TH-05) for thin film deposition for thin film deposition.jpg) |
Spray Pyrolysis (Holmarc-HO-TH-04) setup for thin film deposition.jpg setup for thin film deposition.jpg) |
Synthesis of Garphene Oxide by Modified Hummer’s Method.jpg |
synthesizing nanoparticles by chemical route |
Water Distillation Unit |
coming soon..
International Workshop on “Interactive Systems, Nanosolar Photovoltaics and Coatings for a Sustainable Built Environment”
wo day international workshop on “Interactive Systems, Nanosolar Photovoltaics and Coatings for a Sustainable Built Environment” was organised by the Department of Physics, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal from 10-11 Jan 2013. The workshop was inaugurated on 10 January 2013 by the Chief Guest Dr. V. K. Singh Director IISER, Bhopal. Dr. Singh highlighted and stressed the need of eco-friendly and energy efficient buildings. Prof. Peter Walker from University of Bath was the Guest of Honour and the function was presided over by Dr. Apppu Kuttan K. K. Director MANIT, Bhopal. The workshop is funded by UKIERI and is in collaboration with IIT Delhi, JEC Jaipur and University of Bath UK. Dr. Rajnish Kurchania Convener of the workshop and UKIERI project leader from India delivered the Welcome Address and presented the overview of the workshop. Dr. M. M. Malik, HoD, Department of Physics highlighted the achievement of the department. Senior faculty Prof. M. S. Qureshi from Physics department was felicitated on this occasion. Sixteen renowned academicians and scientists from IITS and CSIR laboratories delivered invited talks in this workshop. Internationally acclaimed academician Prof. Peter Walker, Professor and Director of the Building Research Establishment (BRE) Centre for Innovative Construction Materials of University of Bath UK had given a talk on Innovative Building Materials and presented an innovative idea on fabric formwork concrete structures, optimization of load bearing beams and prefabricated straw bale panels. Dr. Richard Ball UKIERI Project Leader from University of Bath UK informed the august gathering about UKIERI Project. The two day International Workshop was ended on Friday 11th January 2013. Dr. Appu Kuttan K. K. Director MANIT, Bhopal was the Chief Guest and Dr. Peter Walker and Dr. Richard J. Ball from University of Bath were also present on the occasion. Dr. Appu Kuttan K. K. Director MANIT, Bhopal praised the efforts of the department and said that this is just a beginning and the institute shall keep on organizing such international workshops and conferences. In last two days erudite speakers delivered their thought provoking talks on energy efficient building and building materials. The workshop received an overwhelming response and nearly 140 participants attended the workshop. Dr. M. M. Malik Head, Department Physics, appreciated the effort of faculty, research scholars, students and staff member of the department. The convener of the workshop and Indian project lead of UKIERI-II Thematic partnership project Dr. Rajnish Kurchania briefed the audience about the details of the deliberations in the workshop. Dr. F. Z. Khan proposed the vote of thanks.
Photos of Event
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Advisor Name |
Research Area |
Joining Date |
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Naveen Kumar |
Dr. Jyoti Rani and Dr. Rajnish Kurchania |
Study of structural, ferroelectric and magnetoelectric properties of lead-free multiferroic composites |
17-07-2019 |
navi.singrauli@gmail.com |
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Vivek Chandel |
Dr. Fozia Z. Haque and Dr. Jyoti Rani |
UV-Shielding
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17-07-2019 |
vivek.60196@gmail.com |
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Kajol Taiwade |
Dr. Fozia Z. Haque |
Thin Film Solar Cell |
29-12-2020 |
Kajoltaiwade01@gmail.com |
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Aravind Kumar |
Dr. Piyush kumar Patel And Dr. Jyoti Rani |
Structural, Optical and Transport Properties of transition metal oxides |
30-12-2020 |
Karavind00001@gmail.com |
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Bharat Bhardwaj |
Dr. Rajnish Kurchania |
Computational Materials Science |
02-08-2022 |
bhardwaj12021999@gmail.com |
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Yashi Jain |
Dr. Rajnish Kurchania |
Computational Materials Science |
23-08-2023 |
yashijain328@gmail.com |
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Madhulika Meena |
Dr. Fozia Z Haque |
Dye Sensitized Solar Cell |
25-08-2023 |
Meenamadhulika1965@gmail.com |
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Garima Hada |
Dr Jyoti Rani and Dr Rajnish Kurchania |
Solar Energy (Photovoltaic cell) |
24-06-2024 |
Garimahada0909@gmail.com |
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Neeraj Wakde |
Dr. Piyush Kumar Patel Prof. M. M.Malik |
Photovoltaic Cells and Materials |
25/06/2024 |
wakdeneeraj@gmail.com |
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Suhel Mohammad |
Dr. Fozia Z Haque |
Dye Sensitized Solar Cell |
01/07/2024 |
suhel0711@gmail.com |
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Harish Kumar |
Dr. Subhash Singh And Dr. M. M. Malik |
Organic Electronic Devices |
03-01-2025 |
harishkhatri280@gmail.com |
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Navratan Parihar |
Dr. Santanu Pakhira And Dr. Rajnish Kurchania |
Magnetic Materials for Spintronics applications |
03.01.2025 |
Navparihar2000@gmail.com |
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Sheela Raha |
Dr. Piyush Kumar Patel And Dr. M. M. Malik |
Solar Photovoltaic cell |
23-06-2025 |
25305011104@stu.manit.ac.in |
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Tarun Bhatt |
Dr. Subhash Singh And Dr. M. M. Malik |
Organic Electronic Devices |
16-07-2025 |
tbhatt615@gmail.com |
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Soumya Shukla |
Dr. Ramarajan Ramanathan and Dr. Rajnish Kurchania |
Thin Film Technology |
21-07-2025 |
soumyashukla2199@gmail.com |
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Shweta Thapa |
Dr. Sadhana Singh |
Astrophysics and Astronomy |
24-07-25 |
shwetathapa75@gmail.com |
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Ashutosh Dwivedi |
Dr. Sachin Verma |
Quantum Dots Correlated Systems in Theoretical CMP |
31-07-25 |
ashdwivedi5@kgpian.iitkgp.ac.in |
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Anshul Rawat |
Dr. Subhash Singh And Dr. M. M. Malik |
Semiconductors organic devices |
04-08-2025 |
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A. Dinesh Kumar Patro |
Dr. Santanu Pakhira and Dr. Rajnish Kurchania |
Thermoelectric materials |
04-08-2025 |
dpatro@staff.manit.ac.in |
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Nidhi Ojha |
Dr. Fozia Z Haque |
Water Splitting for Hydrogen production |
04-08-025 |
nidhiojha@sistec.ac.in |
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Sadananda Kumar Mallick |
Dr. Piyush Kumar Patel And Dr. Subhash Singh |
Solar Photovoltaic Devices |
04-08-2025 |
sadanandkumarmallick@gmail.com |
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Monu Sarver |
Dr. Jyoti Rani and Dr. Piyush Kumar Patel |
Solar Photovoltaics |
04-08-2025 |
Mansisarver251995@gmail.com |
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Seema Saini |
Dr. Santanu Pakhira and Dr. Rajnish Kurchania |
Magnetic topological materials |
11-08-2025 |
shayraseema@gmail.com |
coming soon..
