Title Dr. First Name Manju Last Name
Designation Assistant Professor
Department Department of Physics
Email manju@cukashmir.ac.in
Webpage
Phone.no 8566878324
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
Ph.D. - Physics Punjabi University, Patiala 2022
PG Punjabi University, Patiala 2015
UG Punjabi University, Patiala 2013
Qualifications
Examination Name Conducting Body Date of Passing
NET CSIR-UGC 09-05-2018
Fellowship Details
Name Of Fellowship Awarding Body Fellowship Level
JRF UGC National
Mentorship
Student Name Student's Affiliation Mentoring Duration
Dar Zubair Alam Central University of Kashmir 04-09-2024 To 03-09-2025 (11 months, 30 days)
Danish Maqbool Central University of Kashmir 04-03-2025 To 03-08-2025 (4 months, 30 days)
Md. Tausif Central University of Kashmir 07-10-2025 To 02-03-2026 (4 months, 23 days)
Owais Nazir Central University of Kashmir 04-03-2025 To 03-08-2025 (4 months, 30 days)
Kaiser Farooq Central University of Kashmir 04-03-2025 To 03-08-2025 (4 months, 30 days)
Irtaza Ahmed Central University of Kashmir 04-09-2024 To 03-09-2025 (11 months, 30 days)
Ganesh Ganchi Central University of Kashmir 04-09-2024 To 03-09-2025 (11 months, 30 days)
Teaching Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Assistant Professor Presently Working since 11-03-2024 (2 years, 7 months, 12 days)
Teaching Experience (Outside Institution)
Designation Institute Duration
Assistant Professor Chandigarh University 07-07-2023 To 04-10-2023 (2 months, 27 days)
Courses/Subjects Taught
Teaching Activity Type Course Title Semester Total Assigned Classes Number of Classes Taught Duration
Lecture Classical Electrodynamics 8 60 56 10-02-2025 To 30-06-2025 (4 months, 20 days)
Lecture Thermodynamics 2 60 44 16-02-2026 To 05-06-2026 (3 months, 20 days)
Lecture Classical Electrodynamics 8 60 46 01-04-2024 To 08-07-2024 (3 months, 7 days)
Lecture Classical Electrodynamics 8 60 58 27-01-2026 To 05-06-2026 (4 months, 9 days)
Lecture Quantum Mechanics-II 7 60 52 13-08-2024 To 20-08-2024 (7 days)
Lecture Quantum Mechanics-II 7 60 52 11-08-2025 To 20-11-2025 (3 months, 9 days)
Lecture Advanced Statistical Mechanics 9 30 25 11-08-2025 To 20-11-2025 (3 months, 9 days)
Lecture Advanced Statistical Mechanics 9 30 23 13-08-2024 To 20-11-2024 (3 months, 7 days)
Lecture Thermal Physics 2 45 26 10-02-2025 To 30-06-2025 (4 months, 20 days)
Research Supervision Overview
PhD Scholars Supervised PhD Degrees Awarded Theses Submitted
2 0 0
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
On the splitting of the surface plasmon resonance band of gold nanopillars developed on rippled Si surface Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Alloys and Compounds 0925-8388 976 2023 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925838823045310 10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.173228
Ga doping induced thermal stabilization of fcc phase in Ga2Sb2Te5 thin films: A step toward power-efficient phase change memories Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Applied Physics 0021-8979 134 2023 https://pubs.aip.org/aip/jap/article-abstract/134/13/135301/2914057/Ga-doping-induced-thermal-stabilization-of-fcc?redirectedFrom=PDF 10.1063/5.0167336
Dysprosium site occupancy in SrZnO2 nanophosphors probed through XANES Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 1463-9084 25 2023 https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/cp/d3cp03041e 10.1039/D3CP03041E
Ce doping induced trapping states and local electronic structure modifications in SrZnO2 nanophosphors Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Materials Chemistry C 2050-7534 10 2022 https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/tc/d2tc01985j 10.1039/D2TC01985J
Charge transfer induced fast blue emission in SrZnO2:Ce Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Applied Physics Letters 0003-6951 119 2021 https://pubs.aip.org/aip/apl/article-abstract/119/12/121108/40329/Charge-transfer-induced-fast-blue-emission-in?redirectedFrom=PDF 10.1063/5.0064383
Role of Fe3+ in altering the degrees of freedom in ZnAl2O4 spinel Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Applied Physics 0021-8979 130 2021 https://pubs.aip.org/aip/jap/article-abstract/130/5/055103/158810/Role-of-Fe3-in-altering-the-degrees-of-freedom-in?redirectedFrom=fulltext 10.1063/5.0058971
Thermally induced cation ordering in ZnAl2O4:Mg2+, Fe3+ for sensing thermal history through photoluminescence Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Materials Science 0022-2461 21 2021 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10853-021-06036-4#article-info 10.1007/s10853-021-06036-4
Unravelling trap distribution using thermoluminescence in gamma irradiated SrZnO2:Dy nanophosphors Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Physica Status Solidi A 18626300 12 2021 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pssa.202100063 10.1002/pssa.202100063
Modulation of radiative defects in MgAl2O4 nanocrystals probed using NMR, ESR and PL spectroscopies Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Applied Physics 0021-8979 129 2021 https://pubs.aip.org/aip/jap/article-abstract/129/12/125111/1078873/Modulation-of-radiative-defects-in-MgAl2O4?redirectedFrom=fulltext 10.1063/5.0045385
Switchable cool and cold white emission from dysprosium doped SrZnO2 Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter 0953-8984 33 2020 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-648X/abbc9c/meta 10.1088/1361-648X/abbc9c
Oxygen vacancies induced photoluminescence in SrZnO2 nanophosphors probed by theoretical and experimental analysis Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Scientific Reports 2045-2322 10 2020 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-74436-8#article-info 10.1038/s41598-020-74436-8
Activation of multiple defects in zinc aluminate through gamma and UV irradiation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Vacuum 0042207X 180 2020 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0042207X20304632 10.1016/j.vacuum.2020.109600
Mechanistic insights into defect generation and tuning of optical properties in Zn1-xFexAl2O4 (0.01 x  0.40) nanocrystals Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Acta Crystallographica Section B 2052-5206 B76 2020 https://journals.iucr.org/paper?S2052520620009130 10.1107/S2052520620009130
Color modulation by selective excitation activated defects and complex cation distribution in Zn1-xMgxAl2O4 nanocrystals Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Dalton Transactions 1477-9226 49 2020 https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/dt/d0dt01456g 10.1039/D0DT01456G
Excitation energy dependent tunable emission in SrZnO2 nanophosphors Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Materials Chemistry C 8 2020 https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/tc/c9tc06714k 10.1039/C9TC06714K
Defect states and kinetic parameters analysis of ZnAl2O4 nanocrystals by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and thermoluminescence Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Scientific Reports 2045-2322 10 2020 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-57227-8#article-info 10.1038/s41598-019-57227-8
Estimating trap distribution and intertrap charge transfer in SrZnO2 nanoparticles Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 0022-3697 136 2019 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022369719303300 10.1016/j.jpcs.2019.05.049
Enhanced near-infrared luminescence in zinc aluminate bestowed by fuel-blended combustion approach Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Alloys and Compounds 0925-8388 797 2019 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925838819315579 10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.04.257
Defect induced broadband visible to near-infrared luminescence in ZnAl2O4 nanocrystals Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Applied Surface Science 0169-4332 480 2019 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169433219305495 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.02.198
Role of Cu in engineering the optical properties of SnO2 nanostructures: Structural, morphological and spectroscopic studies Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Applied Surface Science 0169-4332 444 2018 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169433218307335 10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.03.063
Non-Journal Publications
Title of Publication Type of Publication Publisher Role ISBN Year Link to Publication Level
Introduction to Spinel and Inverse Spinel Ferrites Chapters in Books CRC Press First/Principal/Corresponding author 9781032665658 2025 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/9781032665658/spinel-inverse-spinel-ferrites-naveen-kumar-anjana-sharma-nupur-aggarwal?refId=c56abbfa-f5eb-4f5d-b4ae-7fa80ad2533e&context=ubx International
Metal Organic Frame Works (MOFs) for Smart Applications Chapters in Books Bentham Science Publishers, Singapore Author 2023 https://www.benthamdirect.com/content/books/9789815080117.chap7 International
Synthesis methods of spinel based luminescent materials Chapters in Books Nova Science Publishers, USA Co-Author 2021 https://novapublishers.com/shop/phosphors-for-display-forensic-and-biomedical-applications-2/ International
Impact of annealing on the structural properties of MgO nanoparticles by XRD analysis and Rietveld refinement Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other AIP Conference Proceedings Co-Author 2019 https://pubs.aip.org/aip/acp/article/2093/1/020024/618329/Impact-of-annealing-on-the-structural-properties International
Structural and Photoluminescence Study of Bulk SrZnO2 Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other AIP Conference Proceedings 1953 Author 2018 International
Single Step Synthesis and Characterization of ZnAl2O4 Nanoparticles Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other AIP Conference Proceedings Co-Author 2018 https://pubs.aip.org/aip/acp/article-abstract/1953/1/030068/857708/Single-step-synthesis-and-characterization-of?redirectedFrom=fulltext International
Research Projects
Project Title Project Type Year Of Sanction Outcome/Output Duration
Novel Phosphors for sustainable lighting solutions Minor 2026 Ongoing since 15-01-2026 (9 months, 8 days)
Developing alkali litho-silicate based narrow-band cyan-emitting phosphors for full spectrum lighting Major 2026 Ongoing since 26-03-2026 (6 months, 27 days)
Development of novel K(Sr, Ba)ScSi2O7:Ce phosphors for blue-cyan emission Minor 2025 Ongoing since 01-03-2025 (1 years, 7 months, 22 days)
Professional Development Programmes
Programme Title Sponsoring Institution Organizing Institution Role Type of Programme
Nurturing Future Leaders Program (NFLP) Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program IIT Bombay Attendee Short Term Program
Guru-Dakshta Faculty Induction Programme (offline) UGC Malviya Mission Teacher Training Program Punjabi University, Patiala Attendee Orientation Programme
Two days Capacity Building Workshop on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH)” University of Kashmir Attendee Other
Smart Materials and Nanotechnology NITTTR, Chandigarh and Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, Punjabi University, Patiala Attendee Short Term Program
Recent Development of Advanced Materials and its Applications in Technology K.D.K. College of Engineering Nagpur and Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, India Attendee Short Term Program
Honors and Awards
Name of the Award Awarding Body Award Category Level Award Date
YOUNG RESEARCHER TRAVEL GRANT OF 150 USD AND REGISTRATION FEE WAIVER RAS AL KHAIMAH CENTER FOR ADVANCED MATERIALS (RAK CAM), RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, (UAE) Research International 04-12-2018
TRAVEL GRANT FROM CSIR (FULL FARE) (REF. NO. TG/11273/19-HRD) CSIR, NEW DELHI Research International 17-02-2020
BURSARY GRANT OF 500 EUROS EUCALL Research International 03-11-2017
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF 2700 EUROS FROM FOSTERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME FOSTERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME Research International 04-12-2019
Talk Poster Presented
Name of the Activity Role Date of Activity
Participant 24-07-2024
Participant 01-07-2018
Participant 17-04-2018
Participant 07-01-2019
Participant 09-02-2018
Participant 14-08-2021
Participant 08-05-2023
Participant 24-11-2017
Participant 06-11-2024
Participant 02-03-2020
Participant 24-02-2019
Speaker 25-05-2023
Speaker 14-12-2022
Speaker 22-07-2024
Participant 21-04-2017
Seminar / Conference Details / Workshops
Type of Activity Name of The Event Role Duration
Workshops EUCALL Joint Foresight Topical Workshop: Theory and Simulation of Photon-Matter Interaction Workshops 01-07-2018 To 05-07-2018 (4 days)
Conference 6th International Conference on Luminescence and its Applications (ICLA-2019) Conference 07-01-2019 To 10-01-2019 (3 days)
Workshops Research Methods and Data Analysis using SPSS Workshops 29-03-2019 To 31-03-2019 (2 days)
Workshops Hercules European School 2020 Workshops 02-03-2020 To 03-04-2020 (1 months, 1 days)
Conference 2nd International Conference on “Condensed Matter Physics and Applied Physics (ICC-2017)” Conference 24-11-2017 To 25-11-2017 (1 days)
Conference 17th Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON-2024) Conference 06-11-2024 To 08-11-2024 (2 days)
Conference Engineered Materials for Sustainable Development (EMSD-2024) Conference 24-07-2024 To 26-07-2024 (2 days)
Workshops Three-week online workshop on “Electrochemical Data Analysis” Workshops 05-06-2023 To 23-06-2023 (18 days)
Conference Recent Advances in Experimental and Theoretical Physics (RAETP 2018) Conference 18-04-2018 To 18-04-2018 (1 day)
Workshops 8th User Awareness Workshop on “Fabrication & Characterization Facility of Nanotechnology” Workshops 22-06-2023 To 23-06-2023 (1 days)
Workshops International workshop on “X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy: Materials inside- Analysis Tool” Workshops 03-10-2017 To 08-10-2017 (5 days)
Workshops International Winter Course on “X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and its Application to Nanomaterials (XASAN-2017) Workshops 21-12-2017 To 28-12-2017 (7 days)
Conference Recent Advances in Materials Science and Technology (RAMST-2017) Conference 21-04-2017 To 21-04-2017 (1 day)
Seminars Condensed Matter Physics and Materials (CMPM-2023) Seminars 08-05-2023 To 08-05-2023 (1 day)
Workshops Latex and Technical Writing Workshops 23-11-2023 To 25-11-2023 (2 days)
Workshops One week “HZB Photon School” (virtual mode) Workshops 22-03-2021 To 26-03-2021 (4 days)
Conference 25th Congress of International Union of Crystallography (IUCr 2021) (online) Conference 14-08-2021 To 22-08-2021 (8 days)
Conference 9th National Conference on “Recent Advances in Chemical, Biological & Environmental Sciences (RACES-2018) Conference 09-02-2018 To 10-02-2018 (1 days)
Workshops Nanoparticle Synthesis and Conjugation Chemistry for Bio applications Workshops 16-07-2018 To 20-07-2018 (4 days)
Workshops 11th Annual International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM-2019) Workshops 24-02-2019 To 26-02-2019 (2 days)
Workshops ASEAN Workshop on X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (AWX 2018) Workshops 01-05-2018 To 03-05-2018 (2 days)
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