Program - Physics
Ph. D. in Physics is a doctoral program offered by the School of Physical Science, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Chennai, and Coimbatore campuses.
Faculty Members
- Amritapuri
- Coimbatore
Dr. Kumaraswamy G. N.
Chairperson, Associate Professor
Dr. K. N. Venkatachalaiah
Associate Professor
Dr. M. Dharani
Assistant Professor
Dr. Mahadevan S.
Principal, Professor
Dr. Sivakumar M.
Professor
Dr. Rajni K. S.
Professor
Dr. Umamaheswari A.
Associate Professor
Dr. Prema P.
Associate Professor
Dr. A. K. Nanda Kumar
Vice Chairperson
Dr. Bharat Kishore Sharma
Assistant Professor
Dr. B. T. S. Ramanujam
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)
Dr. Lakshmi Mohan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Karthega M.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Murugadass K.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sreekanth K. M.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sreekanth V.
Assistant Professor
Dr. S. Saravana Veni
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)
Dr. S. Ramasubramanian
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sudip Kumar Batabyal
Chairperson, Professor
Dr. M. Ulaganathan
Associate Professor
Research Areas
- Amritapuri
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
Quantum Metrology
Oxide thin films
Thermoelectric Materials
Green energy harvesting
Multiferroic and Ferroelectric materials
Battery materials both experimental and Computational
Nanophosphors
Theoretical Physics
Condensed matter physics
Engineering physics
Computational Physics and metallurgy
Nano Materials synthesis and characterisations
Bio Materials
Thin Films
Ceramic Materials
Quantum and Astro Physics
Materials for Energy and sustainable applications
Experimental techniques
Why Amrita?!
The core vision of Amrita lies in providing education for life, grounded in intellectual social responsibility through compassion driven research that will translate into a positive global impact. The Schools under the aegis of Amrita University have over 108 programmes in disciplines as diverse as Biotechnology, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology, Communication, Arts & Science and Education, providing our students with an outstanding training in our several campuses across multiple states. Needless to add, this multi-disciplinary character of our University facilitates a laudable synergy within our midst greatly enabling us all to derive maximum benefit from the expertise of each other.
Outstanding Faculty from India and Abroad
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Immersive Learning Experience
Top-Ranked University
Admission Procedure
ELIGIBILITY
FULL TIME PHD
B. Tech / M. Tech in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Automobile, Civil, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Equivalent Degrees.
applicants are expected to have strong academic records.
PART TIME PHD
Applicants who have a full-time appointment at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham or at another academic/ R&D organization are eligible to apply for part-time admission. Other eligibility requirements of such applicants are same as full time applicants. Part Time students are permitted to proceed at a slower pace in completing their doctoral requirements.
INTEGRATED PHD
Exceptional students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at Amrita will be allowed to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. program subject to the requirement that he or she completes all the requirements of the Bachelor's or Master's degree prior to 'advancement to candidacy'
DUAL DEGREE PHD
Exceptional students who satisfy the eligibility requirements of Amrita and that of Amrita's International Partner University (IPU), as stated in the Dual PhD. MoU signed between Amrita and the IPU, are eligible for admission to the Dual PhD program.

Fee Structure
|
TUITION FEES (Per Annum) External Scholars |
TUITION FEES (Per Annum) Internal Scholars |
|
| AMRITAPURI | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
| COIMBATORE | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
| CHENNAI | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
Admission
Doctoral programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge and practical understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research.
We Facilitate Your Education
At Amrita, students work closely with the faculty who become their mentors, advisors and friends. Our faculty aims to provide holistic education to students, strives to structure their skills, helping them to reflect on real-world issues by thinking critically, allowing them to channelize their skills to be used in real life scenarios, by giving them optimal industrial and academic exposure.
Important Links
PhD Telegram Group
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Email: phd@amrita.edu