CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr.N.PRABHU, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D.

11,II West Street,
Nasiyanur & (PO),
Erode Dt,Tamilnadu, India.
Pin Code : 638107.
Mobile: 9994621313, 8778567779.
Email: prabhu761984@gmail.com

About Myself:

 I am working as a Professor in Department of Physics at Nandha Engineering

College, Erode, India.

 I have been working here for the past 12 years and I am very passionate towards

teaching.

 I did my Ph.D. (Physics) at Anna University in the field of Nano materials and

thin films.

 My Ph.D. thesis title is “Preparation and Characterization of nano crystalline

tungsten oxide (WO3) thin films for solar cell applications”.

 I have hands on experience in thin film fabrication and synthesizing of nano

crystals (solvothermal, hydrothermal and sol gel)

 I have published more than 15 research articles in International and National

journals & conferences respectively.

 I am an eligible research supervisor authorized by Anna University, Chennai.

Register No: 3070039

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Year of
Degree University Subject Class
passing
Ph.D. June 2017 Anna University, Tamil Nadu,
India Physics (Nanomaterials Highly
and Thin films) Commended

M.Phil. May 2006 Bharathidasan University,

Tirichy Physics (Materials Science
1st Class
and Thin films)

Sri Kandhan College of Arts &

M.Sc. April 2005 Science,
Periyar University, Salem, 1st Class
Physics
India
B.Sc. May 2003 Sri Vasavi College,
Bharathiar University, Physics 1st Class
Coimbatore, India

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES (14 Years)

Name of Institution Designation Period

Nandha Engineering College Professor December 2017 to Till

date

Nandha Engineering College Associate Professor December 2012 to

November 2017

Nandha Engineering College Assistant Professor September 2007 to

November 2012
Kaamadhenu Arts & Science Assistant Professor June 2005 to August 2007
College

RESEARCH INTERESTS
 Dye sensitized solar cells
 Photo catalytic Applications
 Synthesis of nano-materials (Both metal and metal oxides)
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS & CONFERENCES

1. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, C.K.Senthilkumaran, “Effect of Temperature on

Structural and Optical Properties of WO3 Nano Particles Prepared by Solvothermal Method”,
Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, Vol.8, No.4, pp. 1483-1490.(2013).
2. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “Enhanced Photovoltaic performance
of WO3 nanoparticles added dye sensitized solar cells”, Journal of Materials Science,
Materials in Electronics, Vol.25, No.12,pp. 5288-5295 ( 2014).
3. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “ Thermal investigations of Aluminium
doped WO3 Nanoparticles by solvo thermal cum chemical method”, Journal of Ovonic
Research, Vol. 10, No. 5,pp. 167-174.(2014).
4. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “Preparation and Characterizations of
Copper doped WO3 Nanoparticles prepared by solvo thermal cum chemical method”,
International journal of ChemTech Research, Vol.6, No.7, pp. 3487-3490, (2014).
5. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “Structural and Morphological Analysis
of Aluminum (Al) doped Tungsten oxide (WO 3) Nanoparticles”, International journal of
ChemTech Research, Vol.6, No.7, pp. 3492-3495, (2014).
6. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, “Effect of temperature on Aluminum doped WO3
Nanoparticles prepared by solvo thermal method”, Optoelectronics and advanced materials-
Rapid communications, Vol.9, No.1, pp. 394-397,(2015).
7. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “Improved performance of
nanocrystalline Al-WO3-TiO2 based solar cells by Solvo Thermal Method”, Journal of
advances in chemistry, Vol.12, No.6,pp. 4481-4487,(2016).
8. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, C.K.Senthil Kumaran , “ Effect of temperature on
structural, optical and morphology of WO3 Nanoparticles , International conference on
nanomaterials for frontier applications and indo Norwegian workshop on advanced materials for
solar cell applications, CIT, Coimbatore & Bergan university college of applied sciences,
Norway, 10-12, July 2013.
9. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil , “ Al doped tungsten oxide nano
particles on the performance of Dye sensitized solar cells ”, International conference on
sustainable energy technologies, PSG college of Technology, Coimbatore, 11-13 December
2014.
10. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil , “ TiO2 loaded Al doped WO3
Nanoparticles for DSSC, National conference on technical advances in textile, physical &
biological sciences, Nandha arts and science college, Erode, 5-6 February, 2015.
11. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “Enhanecd energy conversion of
copper doped WO3 nanoparticles for dye sensitized solar cells”, International conference on
nano materials for frontier applications, Coimbatore institute of technology, Coimbatore, 2-
4,December, 2015.
12. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “Doped nanocrystalline tungsten oxide
for solar cell applications”, National conference on advanced in materials science and non linear
systems,KSR college of engineering, Thiruchengode, 7-8, January, 2016.
13. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “Investigation of structural and
morphological studies on Al-WO3 added TiO2 for solar cell applications, International
conference on Advances in Functional materials, Central university of Tamilnadu and Anna
university, Chennai, 6-8, January, 2017.
14. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “ Effect of various concentration of
Nanostructure Cu doped WO3 Added TiO2 thinfilms for solarcell applications, National seminar
on Advanced materials research, Alagappa university, Karaikkudi, 19, January, 2017.
15. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “ Nano crystalline Al doped WO3
Added TiO2 thinfilms for high efficiency solar cells”, International symposium on Nano
materials for Clean energy and Health applications”, Coimbatore institute of technology,
Coimbatore, 6-8,December, 2017.
16. N.Prabhu, S.Agilan, N.Muthukumarasamy, T.S.Senthil, “High efficiency dye sensitized solar
cells from Nano crystalline copper doped WO3 Added TiO2 thinfilms”, National conference on
Advanced Materials, PSG college of Technology, Coimbatore, 12,13 December 2017.

Participated National level Seminars and Workshops in varies institutions

1. Participated in National level Work shop cum Short term program on “Nano Structured Materials:
Processing and Characterization”, conducted by NIT, Trichy on 7-8 November 2014.
2. Participated in MNRE sponsored National level seminar on “Trends and opportunities in Energy
Efficient Solar Cells for Future Power Needs” conducted by Kongu Engineering College, Erode on 23,
December 2014.
3. Participated in CSIR sponsored National level seminar on “Nano Materials in Solar Cell Applications”
conducted by Velaler College of Engineering & Technology, Erode on 14, March 2014.
4. Participated in ISTE sponsored National Seminar on “Advanced Materials and Solar Energies”
conducted at KPR Institute of Engineering &Technology, Coimbatore, on 28 October 2015.
5. Participated in AICTE sponsored one week short term course on “Nanomaterials and their applications”
conducted at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, on 2nd to 8th May 2016.
6. Participated in CSIR sponsored one day National seminar on “Role of earth abundant and Nontoxic
materials for solar cell applications” conducted at Kongu Engineering College, Erode, 20, January, 2017.
7. Participated in Faculty development programme on Materials Science conducted by Centre for Faculty
development, Anna University, Chennai from 5 to 11, January 2018.
8. Participated in National level seminar on “Functional materials; Research aspects and Engineering
Applications” conducted by Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Erode on 16, March
2018.

CO CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

I have been serving as an active coordinator in all the below co- curricular activities.

 National Service Scheme

 Youth Red Cross
 Red Ribbon Club
 Blood Donors Club
 News cell
 Sports Club
 School – College relationship development cell
 Tamil Mandram
 MHRD Schemes- Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan
 Manitham (Social Club)

ACHIEVEMENTS

 Produced 100% result in the following subjects.

 Engineering Physics I & II

 Applied Physics
 Material Science
 Solid State Physics
 Physics of solids
 Published more than 15 research articles in National and International journals &
Conferences.
 Received best proctor award & 3 times achieved first place in college appraisal
activities.
 AREA OF INTEREST

 Solid State Physics

 Nanotechnology
 Materials Science
 Engineering Physics
 Nuclear Physics
 Quantum Physics

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 Conducting Motivational classes for School & College students

 English / Tamil Poem and Article writing
 Short Stories Writing
 Cultural Activities ( Drama & Short films)
 Kabadi / Cricket / Badminton / Table Tennis

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

 Life member in Indian Science Congress Association (DST)

 Life member in World Association for Scientific Research and Technical Innovation
 Life member in Indian Society of System for Science and Engineering

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of birth : 12th March 1983

Permanent Address : Dr. N.PRABHU,

11,II West Street, Nasiyanur & (PO), Erode Dt. 638107.

Marrital Status : Married

Community & Caste : BC & Hindu -Nadar

Mobile : 9994621313, 8778567779

Thanking You,
Yours truly,

(PRABHU.N)