Situated within the serene and picturesque campus of Adamas University, Kolkata, the Department of Physics has been a hub of academic and research excellence since its establishment in 2015. The department is committed to nurturing curiosity, fostering innovation, and shaping future leaders in science and technology. With a focus on delivering a dynamic, research-driven, and outcome-based education, the department offers a range of programs including B.Sc., M.Sc., Post M.Sc. Diploma in Medical Physics (approved by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Govt. of India and offered jointly with Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Cancer Hospital), and Ph.D.
About The Department
VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Physics envisions becoming a center of excellence, fostering curiosity,
innovation, and a deep understanding of the physical world. By nurturing student passion
through a dynamic, research-oriented, and outcome-based curriculum, the department aims to produce future leaders in science and technology who contribute meaningfully to society and address global challenges.
innovation, and a deep understanding of the physical world. By nurturing student passion
through a dynamic, research-oriented, and outcome-based curriculum, the department aims to produce future leaders in science and technology who contribute meaningfully to society and address global challenges.
MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
1: M.S. 01: To deliver an internationally competitive and outcome-based education in Physics, equipping students with the conceptual knowledge, analytical skills, and practical expertise needed for higher education and research at esteemed global institutions.
2: M.S. 02: To promote a holistic understanding of both theoretical and experimental Physics through innovative teaching methodologies, continuous assessment, and hands-on learning experiences that align with the NEP framework.
3: M.S. 03: To provide cutting-edge laboratory experiences, fostering scientific inquiry and
experimentation, and ensuring students acquire global competencies through state-of-the-art facilities and industry-relevant training.
4: M.S. 04: To cultivate a research-driven mindset by integrating opportunities for students to engage in contemporary scientific research, seminars, and projects, enabling them to stay abreast of evolving trends in Physics.
5: M.S. 05: To develop industry-ready graduates through a robust curriculum that includes
internships, collaborations with leading companies and research organizations, and training that meets the demands of emerging scientific and technological fields.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Academic Excellence
- Research and Innovation
- State of the Art Infrastructure
- Student Centric Initiatives
- Student Achievements
- Why Choose Us?
The department offers specialized programs:
- B.Sc. (Physics): NEP-compliant curriculum with interdisciplinary minors.
- M.Sc. (Physics): Specializations include High Energy Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Nanoscience, Biophysics, Quantum Electronics, and Biomedical Instrumentation.
- Post M.Sc. Diploma in Medical Physics: Accredited by AERB, Govt. of India and offered jointly with Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Cancer Hospital
- Ph.D. (Physics): Diverse research areas including Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics, Theoretical Nano-Science, Material Science, Microelectronics, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Applied Electronics
- MoUs with Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital (NRS), Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Cancer Hospital, Indian Centre for Space Physics (ICSP), Kolkata for internship and academic collaboration.
The department is a thriving research center with:
- Over 100 publications in SCI/SCOPUS-indexed journals.
- Funded projects worth more than ₹2 crores from DST, DRDO, and UGC-DAE-CSR.
- Four granted patents and one published patent.
- Collaborations with premier institutions like CERN, Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel), IITs, and national laboratories.
The department boasts specialized laboratories to enhance learning and research:
- General Undergraduate and Postgraduate Labs
- Radiation Lab (BARC recognized)
- Material Science Lab
- Optics Lab and Electronics Lab
- Comprehensive guidance for competitive exams like JAM, NET, GATE, and GRE.
- Advanced computational skill-building in Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, and Data Science.
- Internship opportunities in collaboration with top-tier research institutes (ISI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur, IACS Kolkata, SNBSNCBS Kolkata, SINP Kolkata, IISER Kolkata etc.) and industries.
- Mandatory dissertation projects encouraging student-led research publications.
- Additional doubt-clearing sessions on weekends.
- Visits to Research Labs (VECC Kolkata, UGC-DAE-CSR, Kolkata, ICSP, CGCRI Kolkata etc.) for a better exposure to the world of research and academia.
- Distinguished Lecture series by renowned Physicists from all over the world.
Our students have excelled in national and international arenas:
- Higher education at prestigious institutions like IITs, KU Leuven (Belgium), University of Sussex (UK), and Mendel University (Czech Republic).
Careers in reputed organizations, including SBI, HDFC Bank, TCS, Infosys, Central Govt, and leading Cancer treating hospital s as Medical Physicists.
- Highly experienced faculty with global exposure.
- Strong placement cell with MoUs for industry-academic collaboration.
- Emphasis on outcome-based education and skill development.
- Research-driven teaching backed by world-class facilities.
Join us at the Department of Physics, Adamas University, where academic rigor meets innovation, and students are empowered to transform their aspirations into reality.
Dr. Bimal Kumar Sarkar
Director (P&M) and Professor
Department of Physics, School of Basic & Applied Sciences
Dr. Moumita Dey
Head Of The Department
Department Of Physics, School of Basic & Applied Science
A frontline researcher in the area of Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics and Spintronics with 15+ years of research and 10+ years of teaching experience. She did her Masters from University of Calcutta and Ph.D. from Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics. A theoretical physicist who loves teaching with passion and proficient in providing leadership to form a department. Leadership experience of 8+ years as the Head of the Dept. of Physics, Adamas University, with a recent success of achieving the approval from Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Govt. of India, to open a new program ‘Post M.Sc. Diploma in Medical Physics’, a one of a kind, first time in a Private University in Eastern India. She has published over 30+ papers in reputed International Journals. A person with coherent expertise of academics and administration.
FACULTY OF OUR DEPARTMENT
Dr. Moumita Dey
Associate Professor and Head
Specialization: Condensed Matter Physics, Theoretical Nanoscience
Prof. Somenath Chatterjee
Professor, Department of Physics Specialization: Material Science
Prof. Moumita Mukherjee
Professor, Department of Physics and Dean, R&D, Adamas University
Specialization: Electronics, Biomedical Instrumentation
Dr. Tamal Kumar Mukherjee
Associate Professor
Specialization: High Energy Physics, Astrophysics
Dr. Samata Saha
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics
Specialization: Material Science
High Energy Physics, Astrophysics
Specialization: Material Science
High Energy Physics, Astrophysics
Dr. Papiya Dhara
Assistant Professor
Specialization: Applied Physics, Photonics and Fiber Optics
Dr. Diptasikha Das
Assistant Professor
Specialization: Material Science, Condensed Matter Physics
Dr. Satarupa Biswas
Assistant Professor
Specialization: Medical Physics, Biomedical Instrumentation
Dr. Purba Bhattacharya
Designation: Assistant Professor
Specialization: Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics, Detector Instrumentation
Dr. Ritamay Bhunia
Assistant Professor
Specialization: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
Prof. Aparajita Bhattacharya
Visiting Professor
Specialization: Nuclear and Particle Physics
Mr. Biswajit Das
Lab Assistant
Career Paths with Physics
- Pursue Higher Education and Research in Pure and Applied Areas of Physics
- Faculty member in different Research Organizations, Research Labs
- Faculty Member in different Government and Private Colleges, Engineering Colleges and Universities
- Scientist in DRDO, ISRO and other Central Govt. organizations
- Medical Physicist and Radiation Safety Officer
- Banking and Finance Sectors
- Data Analyst in different finance and IT sectors
- Scientist in different R&D units of several Companies
- Econophysicist
- Meteorologist
- Educator in School Level
- Administrative Jobs in different Government sectors