School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences
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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India is a premier institute in the country. Its research interests broadly encompass every area of modern astronomical and astrophysical research conducted at different centres of the Institute, such as, Kodaikanal and Kavalur in Tamil Nadu, Bangalore and Hanle in Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir). The Ph.D Programme was set up in IIA only about 15 years ago, and about 50 Ph.D Scholars so far have been awarded the doctoral degree. Currently, 25 students are working on their Ph.D. Under the Faculty Improvement Programme, the IIA faculty has guided about 20 Ph.D candidates from various colleges, universities and institutions. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics has now signed an MOU with Pondicherry University on April 28, 2009 to start a joint Ph.D programme and to initiate academic collaborations in teaching and research. This MOU facilitates a mutually beneficial relationship, by which the faculty and students of the Pondicherry University will get opportunities to embark on research in challenging areas of astrophysics to unravel mysteries regarding formation and evolution of stars, galaxies and universe.
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The AC and EC of the Pondicherry University was held on 4th March 2009 and 19th March 2009 respectively. The meetings approved a new Chapter (Chapter XXII) in the Academic Ordinance regarding establishment of Inter University Collaboration and Research Cell and Guidelines for the preparation of Memorandum of Understanding with other Universities and Institutions. À An MOU was signed between Pondicherry Engineering College, an affiliated Institution of Pondicherry Unviersity and University of Arkansaf, USA on 21st May 2009. À The Vice Chancellor of the University of Bradford, UK visited our University on 26th March 2009 and discussed collaborative activities, in pursuance of UGC’s initiative an “Joint Workshop under India, UK Leadership Programme”.
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Dr. H. Prathap Kumar Shetty, Reader, Department of Food Science Dr. R. Nalini, Reader, Department of Social Work Dr. S. John Don Bosco, Reader, Department of Food Science Dr. A. Subramania Raju, Reader, Centre for South Asian Studies Dr. V. Rangaiah, Reader, Department of Psychology Dr. M. Balamurugan, Reader, School of Education Dr. K. Chellamani, Reader, School of Education Dr. V. Kavitha, Reader, Department of Commerce, Karaikal Centre Dr. S. Amilan, Reader, Department of Commerce, Karaikal Centre Dr. R. Sevukan, Reader, Department of Library & Information Science Dr. Narayanasamy Sangeetha, Lecturer, Department of Food Science Ms. Tasneem Abbasi, Lecturer, Department of Pollution Control Dr. S. Haripriya, Lecturer, Department of Food Science Mr. V. Balasubramanian, Lecturer, Department of Bio-Technology Dr. K. Anbu, Lecturer, Department of Social Work Dr. C. Satheesh Kumar, Lecturer, Department of Social Work Mr. P.B. Sankar Narayan, Lecturer, Department of Social Work Mrs. Radhika Khanna, Lecturer, Mass Communication Mr. M. Shuaib Mohamed Haneef, Lecturer, Mass Communication Mr. Santhosh Mathew, Lecturer, Centre for South Asian Studies Mr. S. I. Humayun, Lecturer, Centre for South Asian Studies Dr. Archana Pan, Lecturer, Bioinformatics Dr. V. Venkateswara Sarma, Lecturer, Biotechnology Dr. S.M. Sundrapandian, Lecturer, Department of Ecology Mr. Iftekhar Alam, Lecturer, Department of Social Work Mr. S. Sudalai, Lecturer, Department of Pollution Control Mr. Samarjit Kachari, Lecturer, Mass Communication Dr. D. Purushothaman, Lecturer, Centre for South Asian Studies Mr. G. Suresh Kumar, Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science (Karikal Centre) Mr. R. Vijaya Kumar, Lecturer, School of Education Mr. A. Muthamil, Lecturer, Centre for Electronic Media Dr. D. Dhanalakshmi, Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology Mr. D. Barani Ganth, Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology Mrs. K. Vaitheki, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science (Karikal centre) Dr. Rekha Rani Varghese, Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Sciences
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programmes would be jointly held at the University and the Institute of Bioinformatics. The advantages of this agreement include use of facilities at both the institutions and sharing of resources. Exchange programmes in the field of bioinformatics, curriculum development, conducting training programmes, seminars, workshops and research would be part of the agreement. Research scholars at the Institute of Bioinformatics would enroll for the Ph.D Programme at the Pondicherry University under the guidance of the faculty of both institutions.
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