PHYSICS

About

Established in 1959, the Department of Physics has played a vital role in promoting science education at both the school and college levels.
The founding generation included eminent physicists such as Sh. K. K. Khanna, Sh. R. L. Gupta, Sh. S. K. Gupta, and Dr. H. S. Saini.

Notably, Dr. S. K. Goyal, a distinguished faculty member and renowned researcher, became the regular Principal of the college on 13 November 2018.

Currently, the department offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Non-Medical program with optional subjects in Electronics and Computer Science.
The department has evolved into an excellent center for teaching, learning, and research, committed to the holistic development of students.

Facilities:

• Full-fledged modern laboratories

• A well-stocked library with textbooks and reference books

• Experienced technical staff

The department has eight faculty members (two permanent and six ad-hoc) against a total of four sanctioned posts.
At present, Dr. A. K. Narula serves as the Head of Department, actively engaged in radiation measurements and underground water studies research.

Department Strengths

• Strong foundation in core physics fields:

  • Classical Mechanics

  • Electricity and Magnetism

  • Thermodynamics

  • Optics

  • Quantum and Statistical Mechanics

  • Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy

• Conceptual understanding of physical systems

• Application of diverse mathematical techniques

• Designing and conducting experiments

• Expertise in scientific instrumentation

• Data analysis and interpretation skills

• Collaborations with prestigious institutes:

  • Department of Physics, Electronic Science, and Geophysics, Kurukshetra University (KUK)

  • National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra

• Students’ acceptance at national and international levels

Career Options

With a B.Sc. in Physics, students are encouraged to think scientifically and build versatile careers. Career opportunities include:

• Research and Development

• Engineering and Technology

• Education (School/College teaching)

• Medicine and Healthcare Technology

• Law and Intellectual Property

• Business and Data Science

• Defense and Military Research

Common Job Titles:

• Accelerator Operator

• Data Analyst

• Research Associate

• High School Physics Teacher

• IT Consultant

• Laboratory Technician

• Software Developer

• Many more emerging roles!

Internships and research opportunities further strengthen students’ career prospects.

Student Association

• Collaborating Institutions:

  • Department of Physics, KUK

  • Department of Electronic Science, KUK

  • Department of Geophysics, KUK

  • NIT, Kurukshetra

Physical Society

The Physical Society is an active student body aimed at promoting physics beyond textbooks by offering leadership experience, networking, and exposure to scientific outreach.

Activities organized:

• Tours to scientific institutions and universities

• Cultural events

• Essay writing competitions

• Poster and PowerPoint presentation contests

• Educational movie screenings

Office Bearers (Current Session):

• Presidents: Rakhi and Samridhi

• Vice Presidents: Lakshay and Pragati

• Secretaries: Shubham and Simran

• Treasurers: Jai and Shweta

• Teacher Incharge: Dr. Alisha Goyal

• Patron: Dr. A. K. Narula

Star Alumni

Our alumni are making significant contributions in various fields:

• Madhvi Narula – Scientist, DRDO, Chandigarh

• Shammi Verma – Scientist, ISRO, Mohali

• Ram Karan – Scientist, BARC, Hyderabad

• A. K. Narula – Associate Professor, RKSD (PG) College, Kaithal

• Ajay Garg – Principal, IB College, Panipat

• Anil Tomar – Assistant Professor, SA Jain College, Ambala

• Krishan Majra – Associate Professor, SD College, Ambala

• Ramesh – Assistant Professor, GJU, Hisar

• Ram Mehar – Associate Professor, CDLU, Sirsa

• Rupali – Assistant Professor, Govt. BRA College, Kaithal

• Ms. Ekta Verma – Ph.D. from IIT Dhanbad; developed phosphors for solar cells and LED applications

• Ms. Sonia Verma – Trainee at IGCAR, Kalpakkam

• Virender Chahal – Program Manager, InfoGain Corp., San Diego

• Virender Arora – Senior Department Manager, Mediatek Bangalore Pvt. Ltd.

• Rajesh Khurana – Divisional Engineer, BSNL

• Kamlesh Makkar – AGM, Broadband Punjab Circle, BSNL

• Chandershekhar – Additional Session Judge

• Tarun Sachdeva – AGM, Canara Bank