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Short Bio

Dr. Ananth Kumar R T M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D, P.D.F
Assistant Professor &
Research Supervisor in Physics under University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

Countries Visited for Academic Purpose: Japan (One Month), China (Two Years), United Arab Emirates (Two Years)

Mobile: +91-9847572822 Mail: ananthkumar@ksmdbc.ac.in

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Educational Qualifications

♦M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D, P.D.F

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Experience

Teaching Experience : 8 Years
Research Experience : 2 Years

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Seminars / Workshops / Trainings Organised

1. Workshop on Comprehensive e-Learning to e-Training Guide for Administrative Work
Institution: Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi
Period: 25/05/2020 to 05/06/2020
Duration: 12 Days
Sponsoring Agency: MHRD, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching

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Workshops / Trainings Attended

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Seminars / Conferences Attended

1. Two Day National Seminar on Energy and Environment on 15, 16thFebruary 2019. Joint Convener
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Refresher Courses Attended

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1. Refresher Course in Physical Science
Institution: Kannur University, Kannur
Period: 09/10/2020 to 22/10/2020
Duration: 14 Days
Sponsoring Agency: UGC

2. Short-Term Course on Research Methodology
Institution: Kannur University, Kannur
Period: 22/07/2020 to 24/07/2020
Duration: 3 Days
Sponsoring Agency: UGC

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Orientation Courses Attended

1. Induction Programme
Institution: University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Period: 01/01/2021 to 30/01/2021
Duration: 30 Days
Sponsoring Agency: UGC

2. Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship, Incubation and Innovation
Institution: Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi
Period: 23/06/2020 to 29/06/2020
Duration: 7 Days
Sponsoring Agency: MHRD, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching

3. Induction Programme for Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education
Institution: Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi
Period: 26/06/2020 to 24/07/2020
Duration: 29 Days
Sponsoring Agency: MHRD, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching

4. Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Concepts for Developing MOOCs
Institution: Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi
Period: 02/07/2020 to 17/07/2020
Duration: 16 Days
Sponsoring Agency: MHRD, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching

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Areas of Interest

Material Science

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Papers Presented

Japan

1. R. T. Ananth Kumar and D. Pathinettam Padiyan, “Thickness-Dependent Optical Properties of GeS₂ Thin Films: Analysis Using Tauc Parameter and Urbach Energy,” International Union of Materials Research Societies–International Conference on Electronic Materials 2012 (IUMRS–ICEM 2012), 23–28 September 2012, Yokohama, Japan.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

2. R. T. Ananth Kumar, Saleh T. Mahmoud, and Naser N. Qamhieh, “The Race of Phase-Change Memory Materials: The Role of Capacitance–Voltage Behaviour,” International Workshop on Advanced Materials, 19–21 February 2017, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

3. R. T. Ananth Kumar, Saleh T. Mahmoud, and Naser N. Qamhieh, “Structural and Optical Properties of GeTe₂ Thin Films: The Role of Annealing Temperature,” Frontiers in Theoretical and Applied Physics, American University of Sharjah, 22–25 February 2017, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

4. R. T. Ananth Kumar and D. P. Padiyan, “Influence of Heat Treatment on the Optical Properties of GeSe₂ Thin Films,” India Vacuum Society Symposium on Thin Films: Science and Technology, 9–11 November 2011, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

5. R. T. Ananth Kumar, Chandasree Das, S. Asokan, and D. Pathinettam Padiyan, “Thickness-Dependent Memory-Type Electrical Switching Behaviour in GeSe₂ Thin Films,” DAE–BRNS 5th Interdisciplinary Symposium on Materials Chemistry, 9–13 December 2014, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

6. R. T. Ananth Kumar, B. Sundarakannan, and D. Pathinettam Padiyan, “Thickness-Induced Structural Changes in GeSe₂ Thin Films: Investigation by Raman Spectroscopy,” National Laser Symposium, 1–4 December 2010, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

7. R. T. Ananth Kumar and D. Pathinettam Padiyan, “Structural and Electrical Characterization of Vacuum-Evaporated Bi₂Te₃ Thin Films,” School on Glass Formers and Glasses, 4–20 January 2010, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

8. R. T. Ananth Kumar, Chandasree Das, S. Asokan, and D. Pathinettam Padiyan, “Enhancement in Threshold Voltage of Memory Switch Fabricated with GeSe₁.₅S₀.₅ Thin Films,” Winter School 2013, 2–6 December 2013, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Tamil Nadu, India

9. R. T. Ananth Kumar and D. Pathinettam Padiyan, “Thermally Induced Blue Shift in Ge-Chalcogenide Thin Films,” Indo–Italian Advanced-Level Workshop on Semiconductor Nanostructures, Ultrathin Films and Applications, 8–10 September 2010, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

10. R. T. Ananth Kumar, Chandasree Das, S. Asokan, C. Sanjeeviraja, and D. Pathinettam Padiyan, “Electrical Switching and Photoacoustic Behaviour of Chalcogenide GeS₂ Thin Films,” International Conference on Thin Films & Applications, 11–13 September 2013, SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

11. R. T. Ananth Kumar and D. Pathinettam Padiyan, “Effect of Annealing on the Optical Properties of Vacuum-Evaporated Bi₂Te₃ Thin Films,” National Conference on Materials: Nano to Macro Dimensionality and Their Varied Applications, 28–29 January 2010, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Papers Published

Research Highlights
Scopus-Indexed International Journal Publications: 19
First-Author Publications: 9
Corresponding-Author Publications: 1
Cumulative Impact Factor: 60.9

1. Synthesis and Enhanced Luminescence behaviour of Hybrid organic/inorganic (Alq3/CdO) components for OLED Application,
Authors: Cuba M (KSMDB College, Sasthamcotta), Anil K K M (MSM College, Kayamkulam), Shiju C (HLL Lifecare LTD, Trivandrum), Ananth Kumar R T (KSMDB College, Sasthamcotta), Journal Name: Materials Today Communications, Vol. 51, Year : 2026, Page : 114719
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.114719
Impact Factor : 4.9

2. Role of thickness and annealing temperature on the structural ordering in vacuum evaporated antimony selenide thin films
Authors: M M R Kumar (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), Ananth Kumar R T (Sree Ayyappa College, Chengannur), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli)
Journal Name: Energy Sources. Vol: 44, Year: 2022, Page: 2999
https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2019.1654566
Impact Factor: 2.2

3. Photoresponse investigation of polycrystalline gallium antimonide (GaSb) thin films,
Authors: M Shafa (Yulin University, China), Yi Pan (Xi’an Jiaotong University, China), Ananth Kumar R T (Sree Ayyappa College, Chengannur), A Najar (UAE University, UAE),
Journal Name: American Institute of Physics, Vol: 10, Year: 2020, Page: 035201
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5139056
Impact Factor : 1.7

4. Synthesis and characterization of hybrid organic- inorganic nanocomposite for photocatalytic application
Authors: M. Cuba (UAE University, UAE), N.A. Shamsi (UAE University, UAE), N. Qamhieh (UAE University, UAE), N. Saleh (UAE University, UAE), A. Najar (UAE University, UAE), Ananth Kumar R T (UAE University, UAE), A.M. Soliman (Atomic Energy Authority, Egypt), S.T. Mahmoud (UAE University, UAE)
Journal Name: Applied Physics A, Vol: 124 Year: 2018 Page: 671
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-018-2096-1
Impact Factor: 3

5. Synthesis and photoluminescence enhancement of pure CdO: Annealing effect study
Authors: M. Cuba (UAE University, UAE), N. Qamhieh (UAE University, UAE), N. Saleh (UAE University, UAE), Ananth Kumar R T (UAE University, UAE), H.A. Mousa, (UAE University, UAE). S.T Mahmoud (UAE University, UAE),
Journal Name: Journal of Luminescence, Vol: 198, Year: 2018, Page: 289
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2018.02.049
Impact Factor: 3.8

6. Temperature dependence capacitance-voltage characteristics for GeTe2 thin films.
Authors: Ananth Kumar R T (UAE University, UAE), S T Mahmoud (UAE University, UAE), K Said (UAE University, UAE), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), N Qamhieh (UAE University, UAE)
Journal Name: Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol: 694, Year: 2017, Page: 163
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.09.296
Impact Factor: 6.7

7. Evolution of structural disorder in amorphous GeSeS thin films by thickness variation
Authors: Ananth Kumar R T (UAE University, UAE), N N Qamhieh (UAE University, UAE), S T Mahmoud (UAE University, UAE), P C Lekha (Indian Institute Of Technology Madras, Chennai), K Jeyadheepan (Sastra University, Thanjavur), C Sanjeeviraja (Alagappa Chettiar College, Karaikudi), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli)
Journal Name: Journal of Non Crystalline Solids, Vol: 450, Year: 2016, Page: 135
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2016.08.008
Impact Factor: 3.6

8. Optimization of substrate temperature and characterization of tin oxide based transparent conducting thin films for application in dye- sensitized solar cells.
Authors: Karthick P (Sastra University, Thanjavur), Divya V (Sastra University, Thanjavur), Sridharan M (Sastra University, Thanjavur), Ananth Kumar R T (UAE University, UAE), Sanjeeviraja C (Alagappa Chettiar College, Karaikudi), Jeyadheepan K (Sastra University, Thanjavur)
Journal Name: Thin Solid Films, Vol: 631, Year: 2017, Page: 1,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2017.04.003
Impact Factor: 2.4

9. Synthesis and characterization of hybrid organic- inorganic nanocomposite for photocatalytic application
Authors: Cuba M (UAE University, UAE), N A Shamsi (UAE University, UAE), N Qamhieh (UAE University, UAE), A Najar (UAE University, UAE), Ananth Kumar R T (UAE University, UAE), A M Soliman (UAE University, UAE), S T Muhmoud (UAE University, UAE),
Journal Name: Applied Physics A, Vol: 124, Year: 2018, Page: 672
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2017.09.074
Impact Factor: 3

10. Study on electrical switching behaviour of Ge-Se-S and Ge-Se0.5-S1.5 thin films
Authors: Ananth Kumar R T (UAE University, UAE), S T Mahmoud (UAE University, UAE), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), N Qamhieh (UAE University, UAE)
Journal Name: Optik, Vol: 152, Year: 2018, Page: 1
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2017.09.074
Impact Factor: 3.1

11. Scrutiny of structural disorder using Raman spectra and Tauc parameter in GeTe2 Thin Films
Authors: Ananth Kumar R T (UAE University, UAE), H A Mousa (UAE University, UAE), P C Lekha (Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai), S T Mahmoud (UAE University, UAE), N Qamhieh (UAE University, UAE)
Journal Name: Journal of Physics, Vol: 869, Year: 2017, Page: 1
DOI 10.1088/1742-6596/869/1/012018

12. Enhancement in threshold voltage with thickness in memory switch fabricated using GeSe1.5S0.5 thin films
Authors: Ananth Kumar R T (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), Chandasree D (B M S College of Engineering, Bengaluru), P C Lekha (Pondicherry University, Pudhucherry), S Asokan (Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru), C Sanjeeviraja (Alagappa Chettiar College, Karaikudi), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli)
Journal Name: Journal of Alloys and compounds, Vol: 615, Year: 2014, Page: 629
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2014.07.068
Impact Factor: 6.7

13. Evolution of structural disorder using Raman spectra and Urbach energy in GeSe0.5S1.5 thin films
Authors: Ananth Kumar R T (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), P C Lekha (Pondicherry University, Pudhucherry), C Sanjeeviraja (Alagappa Chettiar College, Karaikudi), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli)
Journal Name: Journal of Non crystallization solids, Vol: 405, Year: 2014, Page: 21
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2014.08.029
Impact Factor: 3.6

14. Growth and characteristics of amorphous Sb2Se3 thin films of various thicknesses for memory switching applications
Authors: M Malligavathy (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), Ananth Kumar R T (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), Chandasree D (B M S College of Engineering, Bengaluru), S Asokan (Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli)
Journal Name: Journal of Non crystallization solids, Vol: 429, Year: 2015, Page: 93
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2015.08.038
Impact Factor: 3.6

15. Growth, structural, Vibrational, Mechanical and Dielectric studies of KSbF4 crystal.
Authors: C B Job (Scott Christian College, Nagercoil), Ananth Kumar R T (M.S. University, Tirunelveli) , S Paulraj (St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai)
Journal Name: Optik
Vol: 167, Year: 2016, Page: 55
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2015.10.094
Impact Factor: 3.1

16. Effect of cobalt substitution on the optical properties of bismuth ferrite thin films
Authors: M Sharmila (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), S M A Kader (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), D E J Ruth(M.S. University, Tirunelveli), M V G Babu (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), B Bagyalakshmi(M.S. University, Tirunelveli), Ananth Kumar R T (M.S. University, Tirunelveli) , D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), B Sundarakannan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli)
Journal Name: Material Science in semiconducting processing, Vol: 34, Year: 2015, Page: 109
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2015.01.047
Impact Factor: 5.2

17. Influence of heat treatment on the optical properties of GeSe2 thin films
Authors: Ananth Kumar R T (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli)
Journal Name: American institute of Physics, Vol: 1451, Year: 2012, Page: 130
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4732390

18. Optical, photo-acoustic and electrical switching studies of amorphous GeSe2 thin films
Authors: Ananth Kumar R T (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), Chandasree D (B M S College of Engineering, Bengaluru), S Asokan (Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru), C Sanjeeviraja (Alagappa University, Karaikudi), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli)
Journal Name: Applied Physics A, Vol: 115, Year: 2014, Page: 1151
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-013-7976-9
Impact Factor: 3

19. Influence of thickness on the optical properties of amorphous GeSe2 thin films: analysis using Raman spectra, Urbach energy and Tauc parameter
Authors: Ananth Kumar R T, P C Lekha (Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai), B Sundarakannan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli), D P Padiyan (M.S. University, Tirunelveli)
Journal Name: Philosophical Magazine, Vol: 92, Year: 2012, Page: 1422
https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2011.647104
Impact Factor: 1.3

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Guideship Details

Research Supervisor in Physics under University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
(2023 onwards)

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Courses Taught

Undergraduate Physics (FYUGP)
Postgraduate Physics

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Field of Research

Thin Films, Nanomaterials, Chalchogenide thin films for Electrical switching application