The Department of Physics was established in 1999 with the introduction of the Undergraduate programme, followed by the Postgraduate programme in 2014 and the Doctoral Research programme (Ph.D.) in 2020. The department is dedicated to imparting profound knowledge and essential skills in Physics while fostering a strong inclination toward scientific inquiry and research among students. Equipped with three state-of-the-art laboratories and a well-resourced departmental library containing the latest editions of reference books and reputed journals, the department provides an excellent academic and research environment. Highly qualified and committed faculty members strive relentlessly for the academic and personal development of students. The department consistently records commendable academic results, reflecting the dedication of both faculty and students. Beyond academics, students actively participate in a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities organized by the college. As part of its outreach initiative, the department encourages students to engage in community service by tutoring underprivileged students from neighbouring schools on weekdays. The department organizes a National and International level Seminar once in a year, offering students valuable exposure to lectures and discussions by eminent scientists and academicians. Additionally, monthly departmental association activities promote academic interaction, creativity, and teamwork among staff and students. The Department of Physics continues to grow dynamically, expanding its horizons toward advanced research and innovation, with a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and societal contribution.
| Programme | Year of Establishment |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. Physics | 1999 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 2014 |
| Ph.D. Physics | 2020 |

Dr.(Sr).Venci X. currently serves as Assistant Professor of Physics and the Head in charge of UG Physics in Auxilium College, Vellore. She has 16 years of teaching experience with UG and 6 years in PG. She completed her B.Sc. Physics in Stella Maris College, Chennai and acquired her post graduation-M.Sc. Physics in Loyola College, Chennai affiliated to Madras University She has done her M.Phil. Physics at Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirapalli. She pursued her Ph.D in Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur affiliated Thiruvalluvar University and submitted the thesis for the same. Her research interests include thin films and nano-materials. She has published papers in the refuted international journals.

Dr.N.R.DEVI joined the Department of Physics as an Assistant Professor on June 2018. She has eight years of teaching experience in both engineering (one year) and Science (six years) College. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Fatima College, Madurai affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai and acquired M.Phil from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Served as a Research Associate under the project funded by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), New Delhi during the year 2008 - 2010. Her doctoral works “Studies on Unique properties of Novel Carbon and Other Nanostructures” was done in Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai and in 2016, she received her Ph.D degree from Anna University, Chennai. Based on her doctoral research, she published ten research papers in various National and International journals. She is guiding M.Sc students to carry out their project work. Filed the patent as titled “Intelligence Superconductor to minimize the energy band gap”. Her areas of research are: Crystal growth, Density functional Theory (DFT) studies in Nanomaterials such as coiled carbon nanotubes, single wall and multi wall carbon nanotubes, graphene, ZnO, BN, AlN nanotubes for Hydrogen adsorption and Gas sensors applications. She is also having interest in synthesis of Nanofluids etc.

Dr.Sarjila R. currently serves as Assistant
Professor in the Department of Physics of Auxilium College, Vellore. She
has 16 years of teaching experience. She obtained her Ph.D. in the year
2018 from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. She completed her
B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., and M. Phil., in Physics from Manonmaniam
Sundaranar University during 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004 respectively. Her
M.E. in Applied Electronics earned from VMKV Engineering College, Salem
during 2009. She is a dedicated and accomplished individual with a rich
educational background, combining engineering and physics expertise,
making them a valuable asset to the academic and research community. Her
research interest includes solar photovoltaics and IoT. She has
published more than 16 papers in International Journals and Conferences.
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Dr.A.Priyadharshini has been working as a Assistant Professor in Physics at Auxilium College since 2019. She has earned her Ph.D in Physics from VIT University for her work in the area of ‘Crystal Growth’. Her research interest lie in:Organic, Semi-Organic and Nonlinear Optical Materials. She has several research papers presented and published in national and international journals to her acclaim. Additionally, She received ''Research award for the year 2017'' awarded by the Vellore Institute of technology (VIT), Vellore, October 2018. She worked as a teaching research assistant (TRA) in VIT. Moreover, she taught physics lab experiments to the B.Tech students for over 3 years. Her passion for academics drove her to choose a teaching career. Her academic interests are Electronics, Mechanics and Condensed Matter Physics.

Dr. N.V.Lakshmi currently serves as Assistant Professor in Department of Physics, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. She obtained her Ph.D. in the year 2018 from VIT University, Vellore. She has 4 years of teaching experience and 6 years of research experience. Her areas of research interest includesPolymer Nanocomposites ,Graphene based Hybrid Nanomaterials, Magnetic Nanomaterials and Carbon Nanotubes based Nanomaterials for EMI shielding & Sensor applications.

Dr. Deepapriya S is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore, with over four years of teaching and research experience. She earned her B.Sc. in Physics from Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai, and M.Sc. in Physics from Women’s Christian College, Chennai, and was awarded a Ph.D. in Physics from Loyola College, Chennai, in 2021, specializing in Gas Sensors and Biosensors. Her research interests include electrochemical water splitting, photocatalysis, and supercapacitors using nanomaterials. She is actively involved in guiding both Ph.D., and postgraduate students and contributes significantly to academic, research, and institutional activities. Dr. Deepapriya has filed patents for her innovative research, published more than 40 papers extensively in high-impact international journals, and received the Best Research Faculty Award in recognition of her scientific excellence and contributions to the field of Physics.

Dr.Saranya P.E. currently serves as Assistant Professorat the Department of Physics, Auxiliumcollege, Vellore. She has 4.5 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc. Physics at Auxiliumcollege and acquired M.Sc Physics from Sacred Heart College. She completed her M.Phil Physics at Anna University, Chennai. She obtained her Ph.D in the year 2019 from Anna University, Chennai. Her research interest includes energy storage nanomaterials, supercapacitors, Fuel cells. She has published papers in international journals and conferences.
| S. No. | Name of Student | Course | Year of Passing | Firm | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kotteeswari K | PG | 2018 | Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Chrompet, Chennai | High School Teacher |
| 2 | Arockia Kalai Selvi R. | PG | 2019 | SFS School, Alangayam | Elementary School Teacher |
| 3 | Devika N. | PG | 2019 | St. Mary's School, Vellore | High School Teacher |
| 4 | Priyanka M. | PG | 2019 | DAV Ideal School, Sathuvachary | Elementary School Teacher |
| 5 | Raksha P | PG | 2021 | Sai Guruji School, KV Kuppam | High School Teacher |
| 6 | Vidhiya T. | PG | 2021 | Grade-II Police | Constable |
| 7 | Sneha K | UG | 2022 | S2M Healthcare | Junior Medical Coder |
| 8 | Rajalakshmi M. | PG | 2022 | Tulip International School, Pudhupalayam, Vellore | Elementary School Teacher |
| 9 | Sindhu V. | PG | 2022 | ShrishtI Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore | High School Teacher |
| 10 | Shiny Angel Pascal | PG | 2022 | Cluny Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore | High School Teacher |
| 11 | Gowthami S. R. | PG | 2022 | Otomatiks | High School Teacher |
| 12 | Sri Karthika | PG | 2022 | Sree Jeyam Matriculation School, Vellore | High School Teacher |
| 13 | Francisca Mary I | PG | 2022 | Sree Jeyam Matriculation School, Vellore | High School Teacher |
| 14 | Gayathri C | PG | 2022 | AGS HEALTHCARE | Team leader |
| 15 | Gayathri D | PG | 2023 | Kingston CBSE School | Elementary School Teacher |
| 16 | Jeffi Jas. S | PG | 2024 | Cluny Matric Higher Secondary School, Katpadi | High School Teacher |
| 17 | Gayathri. S | PG | 2025 | Otomatiks, Vellore | Robotics Research Engineer |
| 18 | Kiruthiga. A | PG | 2025 | VIT, Vellore | Project Staff |
| S.No. | Name of the Research Scholar | Month and Year of Registration | Title of the Thesis | Status (Ongoing/Completed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kesavapriya. A | September 2025 | Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications Designs Characterisation and Sustainable Implementation | Ongoing |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. & Nature of the Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.1.2023 | 2023 | INDUSTRIAL VISIT - Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technical Museum, Bangalore | - | 25 - PG |
| 21.2.2023 | 2023 | Motivational Talk By PG Students | - | 36 - PG |
| 2.3.2023 | 2023 | Quiz Competition – PG Students | PG Physics Staff Members | 35 - PG |
| 18.4.2023 | 2023 | Game Challenge in Physics – Connection with Physics | PG Physics Staff Members | 35 – PG |
| 20.07.2023 | 2023 | Expert Talk |
Dr. R. Suresh Babu Assistant Professor Department of Physics Muthurangam Govt Arts College, Vellore |
UG – 60 PG – 13 |
| 18.10.2023 | 2023 | Essay Writing | Physics Staff Members | UG – 15 PG – 11 |
| 27.11.2023 | 2023 | Quiz Competition | - | UG – 40 PG – 10 |
| 21.12.2023 | 2023 | Speech Competition | Physics Staff Members | UG – 25 PG – 05 |
| 30.01.2024 | 2024 | Expert Talk on Innovation Development & Technology |
Dr. A. Shoba Rekha Professor VIT Vellore |
UG – 60 PG – 13 |
| 26.02.2024 | 2024 | Science Expo | Physics Staff Members | UG – 40 PG – 13 |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. & Nature of the Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.07.2024 | 2024 | Physics Association |
Dr. Ramesh Thamankar Associate Professor Centre and Functional Materials VIT Vellore |
60 – UG 17 – PG |
| 20.07.2024 | 2024 | Guest Lecture | Dr. David Samikannu
Antuvan Senior Scientist - ISRO (Retd) |
60 – UG |
| 16.08.2024 | 2024 | Poster Presentation |
Dr. Vidhya Assistant Professor Department of Zoology Auxilium College |
20 – UG |
| 29.08.2024 | 2024 | Quiz Competition | Physics Staff Members | 20 – UG 10 – PG |
| 22.10.2024 | 2024 | Expert Talk – Perspective of Nanoscience |
Dr. P. Seenuvasa Kumaran Principal Govt Arts & Science College, Tirupattur |
60 – UG 17 – PG |
| 29.11.2024 | 2024 | Guest Lecture |
Dr. P. Seenuvasa Kumaran Principal Govt Arts & Science College, Tirupattur |
60 – UG 17 – PG |
| 29.01.2025 | 2025 | Paper Presentation | - | 11 – PG |
| 08.03.2025 | 2025 | Hands on Demonstration | Shiny Angel Pascal, Teacher, Cluny Matric Hr Sec School, Katpadi | 60 – UG 12 – PG |
| 14.07.2025 | 2025 | Expert Talk |
Dr. M. Kumar Associate Professor and Head Aringar Anna Government Arts College, Cheyyar |
60 – UG 20 – PG |
| 13.08.2025 | 2025 | Physics Fest | Competitions | 60 – UG 20 – PG |
| 25.08.2025 – 26.08.2025 | 2025 | Industrial Visit – Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, Chocolate Factory | - | 25 – UG 19 – PG |
| 13.10.2025 | 2025 | Paper Presentation | - | 02 – PG |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/12/2023 | Charity to poor Students at Nambikai Illam at Sathuvachari run by the sisters of Sacred Heart Congregation | PG - 17 | 70 |
Dr. P. Nisha
Santhakumari Dr. N. R. Devi Dr. R. Sarjila Dr. S. Reena Devi |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/08/2024 | Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Kangeyanallur | 15 | 55 |
Dr. N. V. Lakshmi Dr. Deepapriya. S Dr. P. E. Saranya |
| 04/09/2024 | Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Thottapalayam | 15 | 60 |
Dr. N. V. Lakshmi Dr. Deepapriya. S Dr. P. E. Saranya |
| 11/01/2025 | Charity to poor people of Anbu Illam, Vellore | 50 | 30 |
Dr. (Sr) Venci. X Dr. N. R. Devi Dr. R. Sarjila Dr. A. Priyadharshini |
| Name | Batch | Current Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Sindhu V | 2020-2022 | M.Sc topper & B.Ed., Gold Medalist – National Council for Teacher Education, PG Asst. - Shrishti Hr.Sec.School, Vellore |
| Vidhya T | 2019-2021 | PC - Tamil Nadu Police |
| Raksha P | 2019-2021 | PG Asst. - Sai Guruji School, K.V. Kuppam |
| S.C. Soundarya | 2018-2020 | PG Asst. - Shrishti CBSE School, Vellore |
| Shiny Angel Pascal | 2020-2022 | PG Asst. - Cluny Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Vellore |
| Devika | 2018-2020 | PG Asst. - St. Mary’s School, Vellore |
| S.No. | Title | Author | Youtube URL Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | Dr. P. Nisha Santhakumari | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1dLpQdUpZg |
| 2 | Microprocessor IC8085 - Pin configuration | Ms. R. Mary Jamila | https://youtu.be/0jbP6B5CLdE |
| 3 | Optical fiber communication | Dr. N.R. Devi | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5WTPLIE_S0&t=1121s |
| 4 | Architecture of 8051 Microcontroller | Dr. R. Sarjila | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IziOV12ukU&t=5s |
| 5 | Semiconductor Devices | Dr. A. Priyadharshini | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImPKHkQg8xU |
| 6 | Laue equation for x ray diffraction | Dr. S. Reena Devi | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNezyCycY9s |
| 7 | Types of elasticity | Dr. N.V. Lakshmi | https://youtu.be/IzjA7SSvc9g |
| 8 | Magnetism | Dr. S. Deepa Priya | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD8AdTEbL3k |
| 9 | Elementary Particles | Dr. P.E. Saranya | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouTSttgQA5Q |
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