Departmental activities-2012-2013

          Departmental activities during 2012-2013

Guest lecture on 9^th July, 2012

A guest lecture was arranged on “ Creativity and innovation” and also on “Renewable energy Sources and their importance” by Dr.Anumakonda Jagadeesh, Director,  Nayudamma Centre for Development Alternatives, India, 2/210 First Floor  Nawabpet, NELLORE 524 002, Andhra Pradesh, India, on 9^th July, 2012.

                                                

                                                           Guest lecture on 24^th August, 2012

   A guest lecture was arranged on “Characterization and measurement techniques of Ultrasonics” by Dr.Ch Srinivasu, Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 24^th August, 2012.

                                                                   

                                      Dr.Ch Srinivasu, Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College

                                                        Guest lecture on 27^th August, 2012

A guest lecture was arranged on “Electron Microscope” by Prof G.Gnanamani, Dean, Academic Affairs Andhra University on 27^th August, 2012. Students of  Zoology Dept and  final B.Sc(M.P.C)  attended.

                                                       

                                    Prof.Sri.G.Gnanamani, Dean, Academic Affairs Andhra University 

                                                            Guest lecture on 30^th August, 2012

 A guest lecture was arranged on “Characterization and measurement techniques of Ultrasonics” by Dr.Ch Srinivasu, Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 30^th August, 2012.

                                                              Guest lecture  on 4^th September, 2012

A guest lecture was arranged on “Fibre Optics Communication” by Dr.K.Krishna Murthy, H.O.D, Department of Physics,P.G, P.B. Siddhartha Arts & Science College, Vijayawada on 4^th September, 2012 for II B.Sc(MPC & COMP) by Dept. Of Electronics.

                                                                         

Dr.K.Krishna Murthy, P.G, P.B. Siddhartha Arts & Science College. Vijayawada

                                                         Guest lecture on 7^th September, 2012

    A guest lecture was arranged on “Physics of thin films and Nano materials” by Dr.K.Sinivasa   Rao, Department of Physics, P.B. Siddhartha Arts & Science College, Vijayawada on 7^th September, 2012 for II B.Sc(MPC & COMP). In his lecture he explained various techniques involved in synthesis and characterization of Thin films .He also enlightened the students about prospective future applications in areas like Renewable energy, Bio-sensors, Fuel cells, Health care etc. Latter he focused on nanomaterials and their applications in everyday life, finally he touched upon the career possibilities for final year students in Thin film technology and nanotechnology and pursuit of research in these areas and become great contributors in the field of innovation and work towards betterment of the society.

                                                                      

Dr.K.Sinivasa   Rao, P.B. Siddhartha Arts & Science College, Vijayawada 

                                                                   

                                                                  An Exhibition on “ Sustainable Energy”

     An Exhibition on “ Sustainable Energy” was organized in collaboration with NEDCAP on 27^th & 28^th September, 2012 to commemorate the International year of Sustainable energy on during the Tourism day celebration in Maris Stella campus. Exhibits  based on LED technology, solar energy, solar water heater, solar generator, solar cooker, solar inverter, solar street lights, solar fans, solar emergency lights, solar torch and also various devices containing LEDs like lamps for interior and outdoor lighting and also signal lights, which are useful for domestic as well as industrial purposes were displayed to stress the need of energy efficiency and renewable energy which are considered to be two pillars of sustainable energy. Our students showed the viewers some experiments, based on these concepts and explained how these technologies are useful to save money, to reduce power consumption, to reduce pollution, and to enhance the durability of the equipment with low maintenance.

                                                                          

                                                             Guest lecture on 1st october, 2012 

     A guest lecture on “Applications of Ultrasonics in medicine and Under water acoustics” by Sri. P.V.S. Sairam, Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College, vijayawada on 1st october, 2012. In his talk he explained how Ultrasonics is being used in various branches for testing purposes in non destructive manner, also highlighted its applications in under water acoustics especially in determining the depth, locating obstacles, fishes, minerals etc by showing animated videos and clippings.

                                             Industrial visit to Prathap Industries

      Department of Physics arranged an industrial visit to Prathap industries, Enekepadu, Vijayawada on 11^th October, 2012, where Ultrasonic testing and magnetic particle testing technique swere explained to students.  III B.Sc. Computer Science students tok part in it. Mrs.M.Triveni and Mrs.Sara Kumari accompanied them.

                                                           

A Guest lecture on  On 20^th November 2012 

             On 20^th Nov’12  Mr.Y.Gandhi of K.V.R college Nandigama, addressed II and III Bsc students on   “E-learning services enhancing the understanding physics” during morning session 8.30 to 10.30  a.m  in A.V room.

                                                                  

Dr.Y.Gandhi of K.V.R College, Nandigama

A work shop on "Thin Films" on 21^st December 2012

            Six students from IIIB.Sc(MPC) and three from IIB.Sc(MPC) attended a mini work shop on deposition  of 'Thin Films and calculation of Optical parameters' conducted by  Dr .K.Srinivasu Rao, Reader in Physics, PG Centre, P.B. Siddhartha College of Arts and Science on 21^st Dec’12. 

                                                                              

Dr .K.Srinivasu Rao, Reader in Physics, P.B. Siddhartha College of Arts and Science

                                                 An interactive Session on 28^th December 2012

   Two students of IIIB.Sc( MPC) Ms Shad Aarti and Y.Sravani along with Mrs A Kasturi attended an interactive session with Mr Tirumala Rao, Scientist ,CAT(Centre for Advanced Technologies, Indore) at PG Centre, P.B. Siddhartha College of Arts and Science, Vijayawada.

                                                                   

Mr Tirumala Rao  Scientist ,CAT(Centre for Advanced Technologies)  

1                               Student activities for the year 2012-2013

•      Fifteen students from 1^st and 2^nd B.Sc attended Science exhibition at Gora Science Centre on 6^th December, 2012  .
•     II Bsc students attended a guest lecture on “Career guidance”  by Dr Mr Ravichandra Babu, Associate Proffessor, Githam University, Vizag, arranged by chemistry Dept, Maris Stella college, Vijayawada on 12^th December, 2012.
•       Four students Keerthi,Y.sravani, S.V.L saraswati, M.Deborah participated in an intercollegiate state level competition at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada  and won third prize in quiz on 5^th and 6^th December,2012.
•       Two students N.Ooha Rani and S.V.L Saraswati from II Bsc(MPC)  participated in the National Seminar on “Energy Conservation-Energy Audit-Energy Efficiency”at St.Theresa’s College for women, Eluru and  presented a paper titled “Efficiency of various light sources in  comparison with Solid State Lighting Sources” on 15^th and 16^th February, 2013. Faculty member Mrs Grace Eunice accompanied them.
•       Three of II(MPC) students S.V.L.Saraswati, M.Deborah, T.Kalyani and Mrs R.Sara kumari attended a  guest lecture on  “Thoughts and reflections on sustainable solution to the energy crisis” on 4^th December, 2012 by Neeraj Jain, Founder member of Lokayat, Pune (Author of Nuclear Energy: Technology from Hell) Vimochana- A Student forum for a better humanity-www.facebook.com/apvimochana.