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Dr. Ravi Kumar B S
Assistant Professor and Head
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Faculty of Natural Sciences
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Department of Physics
Dr. Ravikumar B.S holds the esteemed position of Assistant Professor and serves as the Head of the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at MSRUAS. As an academic leader, Dr. Ravikumar B S plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction and fostering the academic excellence of the department.
Dr. Ravikumar B.S is a dedicated academic with a wealth of experience in both teaching and research. Since May 2017, he has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at RUAS, bringing over 13 years of expertise to his role. His teaching portfolio spans a wide range of subjects, including Mathematical Methods of Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Laser Physics and Wave Optics, Solid State Physics, Instrumentation and Experimental Physics, Physics of Semiconductor Devices, and Engineering Physics. Dr. Ravikumar B.S has actively mentored postgraduate and undergraduate students, guiding them through their research dissertation work in areas such as gas sensors, spectroscopy of luminescence, and optical studies. His commitment to teaching excellence was recognized when he received the Annual Exemplary Award in Teaching from RUAS in 2020.
With a Ph.D. from Tumakuru University, Dr. Ravikumar B.S brings a solid academic foundation to his research endeavors. His current focus lies in exploring hybrid materials for various applications, including gas sensing, photo detection, and hydrogen fuel. His work in this area has been further supported by securing a Seed Money Grant of 5,00,000/- from RUAS in March 2023, highlighting the significance and potential impact of his research pursuits.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. with Specialization
Physics (Specialization: Material science), 2016-17
- PG with Specialization
Physics (Electronics specialization), 2007
- UG with Specialization
Physics, Chemistry and mathematics, 2005
Experience
Total Years of Experience13 Years
Academic Experience
- Working as an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Physics, Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, from 10th May 2017 to till date.
- Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Physics, Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore, from 10th Sept 2015 to May 9th 2017.
- Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Physics, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, from August 1st 2013 to 9th Sept 2015.
- Worked as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the project entitled “Development of Advanced Gas Nano Sensors for Atmospheric and Environmental Monitoring”, SAC-ISRO, Respond funded project, from May 2010 to July - 2013, Prof. C.N.R. Rao Research Centre, Tumakuru University, Tumakuru.
- Worked as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the project entitled “Aspects of Chern-Simons Modified Quantum Electrodynamics”, funded by DAE- BRNS, from Mar - 2009 to Jan - 2010, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bangalore.
Training Experience (With Topics)
- Hands on expertise in Powder X-ray Diffractometer (PXRD), Shimadzu–7000s for powder/thin film samples.
- Hands on expertise in Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SEM), Hitachi 3000.
- Hands on experience in Spectroflourimeter for Photoluminescence studies, Horiba JACOB YVON.
- Recent materials - Gas Sensors, Photodetectors
- Oxygen and Hydrogen Evolution Reactions
- Nanomaterials - Optical Studies
- Spectroscopy of Luminescence Solids
Name of the book : 1D Semiconducting Hybrid Nanostructures Synthesis and Applications in Gas Sensing and Optoelectronics
Chapter title : Introduction and types of semiconducting hybrid nanostructures for optoelectronic devices
Publisher : Wiley Scrivener.
Published : 12th December 2022.
ISBN : (9783527350278)
- Annual Exemplary Award – Teaching, RUAS, 2020.
- Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE-Physics) in Engineering - 2007.
- Qualified Joint Entrance Screening (JEST) Test exam - 2010.
National and International Conference Papers
- Synthesis, Characterization and thermal conductivity study of ZnO nanofluid, International conference on advanced ceramics and nanomaterials for sustainable development (ACeND), Christ University, India, 19-21 September 2018, pp-124.
- Synthesis, Characterization and photoluminescence study of terbium doped ZnAl2O4 Nanophosphors, National Conference on Nano and Materials Science (NMS) Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore, 21st Dec 2015, pp-75.
- Synthesis of ZnO nanorods and particles: Characterization, gas sensing properties Nano Materials synthesis and Characterization, (2012) 277-282 (ISBN: 978-93 82563-36-5).
- Thick film gas sensors prepared by ZnO nanorods and nanoparticles for sensing hazardous gases, Space Application Centre (ISRO).
- Semiconducting nano ZnO based sensors for gas pollutant detection, International Conference on Laser Advances in Science Engineering and Research, 8-10 June 2012, 48.
- Photo and thermoluminescence studies of Zn2SiO4:Eu3+ nanophosphor, Recent Advances in Materials Science (RAMS-2012), Atria Hotel, Bangalore, 6th-8th Nov 2012(Best Poster presentation).
- Thermoluminescence studies of samarium activated Willemite nano phosphors irradiated with UV-rays, recent trends in materials chemistry and engineering, RNSIT, Bangalore, 29th-30th Sept 2011, 192-196.
- Synthesis of nanocrystalline CaSiO3 prepared by facial solution combustion reaction technique, Recent advanced in chemical and environmental sciences, Jain University, Bangalore, 28th Dec 2011, 78.
- Preparation of ZnO nanoparticles, rods and its gas sensing properties, Social Relevance of Nanomaterials and Applications and Interdisciplinary Approach, Tumkur University, Tumkur, 31st Dec 2011, 40.
- Thermoluminescence studies of CdSiO3:Pr3+ Phosphor, Recent Advances in Functionalized Materials, MSRIT, Bangalore, 24-25 Jan 2012, 28.
International Journal Papers
- Calotropis procera mediated combustion synthesis of ZnAl2O4:Cr3+ nanophosphors: Structural and luminescence studies, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, Elsevier (2015) 136.
- Plant latex mediated green synthesis of ZnAl2O4:Dy3+ nanophosphor for white light generation, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Elsevier (2015) 585.
- Low temperature synthesis, structural and dosimetric characterization of ZnAl2O4:Ce3+ nanophosphor, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, Elsevier. (2014) 122.
- Investigation of structural and luminescence properties of Ho3+ doped YAlO3 nanophosphors synthesized by combustion route, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, Elsevier. (2013) 115.
- Synthesis, Characterization, EPR and Thermoluminescence properties ofCaTiO3 nanophosphor, Materials Research Bulletin, Elsevier (2013) 48.
- Ionic liquid assisted hydrothermal synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles and its application in photo catalysis, Materials Science, Springer (2013) 48.
- Thick film gas sensors prepared by ZnO nanorods and nanoparticles for sensing hazardous gases. Space Application Centre (ISRO).
- Material Research Society of India (MRSI)
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
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