Thapar Institute of Engineering &Technology(TIET) was established in 1956 as a collaboration between the then state of patiala and east punjab states union (PEPSU) , the central government and the patiala technical education trust(PTET).

1. SCHOOL OF PHYSICS & MATERIALS SCIENCE

2. 1956
Thapar College is established
1964
Thapar College is renamed as
Thapar Institute of Engineering
& Technology (TIET)
2014
Thapar Institute of Engineering
& Technology signs a historic
institutional collaboration agreement
with Trinity College, Dublin
2020
Ranked 156 in Times Higher
Education Asia Ranking,
Thapar School Liberal Arts
and Sciences Launched
2002
School of Mathematics and Computer
Applications (SMCA), School of Physics and
Materials Science (SPMS), School of
Chemistry and Biochemistry launched
1989
School of Humanities
and Social Sciences launched
2007
L. M. Thapar School of
Management is established
1985
Thapar Institute of Engineering
& Technology (TIET) granted full
autonomy and status of Deemed University
2006
Thapar Institute of Engineering
& Technology (TIET) celebrates
50 golden years
2013
School of Energy & Environment launched,
L. M. Thapar School of Management
shifted to new state-of-the-art campus
2019
Received NAAC A+ accreditation
2021
Ranked #1 private university
in India by Times Higher Education
World University Rankings
50
NAAC A+
#1
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) was
established in 1956 as a collaboration between the then
state of Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU), the
central Government and the Patiala Technical Education
Trust (PTET).
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology currently
ranks as one of the top private universities in India.
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) brings
to the world 63 years of excellence in teaching and
research. The institute is in Patiala & spread over a 250-acre
campus with modern infrastructure and beautiful gardens.
The institute has grown and evolved during the last six
decades of its existence. Nearly 18,500 engineers have left
its portals so far, distinguishing themselves as proud
Thaparians in diverse fields across India and the globe. In
recognition of the contribution of the institute towards
engineering and science education, TIET was granted full
autonomy and the status of a Deemed to be University in
1985 by UGC.
THAPAR INSTITUTE OF
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

3. Mission
• Increasing research output through multi-interdisciplinary
research areas as well as involving experts from other
departments/institutions/industries.
• Creation of Excellence Centre for development of advanced
materials for technological purposes.
• Develop manpower that will contribute to academic,
scientific, and industrial development of the country.
Vision
• To develop our academic and research programs as per the
national needs competitive with global development.
SCHOOL OF PHYSICS &
MATERIALS SCIENCE
Creating a
Foundation
AND STRENGTHENING
THE BASE OF EVERY
TECHNOLOGY
Physics is about the curiosity to explore how
and why the objects around us behave the
way they do. Discoveries in physics have been
fundamental to the numerous technological
advances we enjoy today. They are shaping
our future. Physics is both exciting and
challenging. If you are inquiring and playful,
this is the field you should study. The rewards
include the satisfaction of better
understanding of the objects - both living and
lifeless - around us and the development of
various skills that only a few people possess.
Employers are on the lookout for such human
resources.

4. M.Sc. (Physics)
Ph.D.
Academic
Programs
Confluence of Theoretical
and Experimental Science
The faculty members affiliated with the
School of Physics and Materials Science (SPMS)
have expertise in theoretical nuclear science,
particle physics, computational physics,
nonlinear dynamics as well as experimental
materials science, nano-medicine, magnetism,
functional nanostructures, photovoltaics and
experimental nuclear physics. SPMS houses
cutting-edge experimental and high
performance computational facilities. Faculty
members have a synergetic approach towards
their academic and research endeavors. SPMS
has an established reputation of delivering
interdisciplinary technology with strong
theoretical back up.
Research-based Learning
Experimental work forms an important aspect
of learning. The SPMS provides training in
problem solving, instrumentation and
measurement techniques as well as analysis.
We also ensure that all the students are
exposed to the world of measurements at an
early stage. Most of the courses have
a lab component and practical work is
compulsory for all programs. Students
spend a large chunk of their learning time on
hands-on experiments. The SPMS has
well-maintained teaching laboratories that
cater to the curiosity of the students. All PG
students are involved doing hands-on research.
The UG students are also exposed to both
formal and informal research-based learning.
Ph.D. PROGRAMME
Broad Research Areas
• Condensed Matter Physics (Theory and Experiment)
• Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Theory and Experiment)
• Non-linear Dynamics (Theory and Computational)
• Computational Soft Matter Physics
• Nanomedicine
For further details please contact: hspms@thapar.edu and http://spms.thapar.edu
UG (B.E.) Courses
• 2 core courses for all (Appl. Phys., Eng. Mater.)
• 1 core course for Bio Technol. (UG) programme
• Open electives (Nanomaterials, Modern Physics, etc.)
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• One full semester dedicated to thesis work
• Publication of research papers in international journals
• Internship in reputed organizations like TIFR, IISc, IITs, IISER, CSIO, etc.
• Rigorous syllabus according to GATE/NET
• Merit fellowships to meritorious students
TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS
• Experienced and dynamic faculty
• HI-TECH academic, computing & research infrastructure
• State of the Art Library
• Campus placement assistance
• Startup support & entrepreneurship development
CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
• World class sports and extra-curricular facilities
• Hostel accommodation with modern facilities
M.SC. PROGRAMME

5. Ongoing
Sponsored
Projects
ONGOING
SPONSORED PROJECTS
• SPMS is one of the only three Recipients of “FIST-II”
(Funded by SERB)
• Spectroscopic Analysis of Heavy Hadrons
Observed at LHCb, BaBar and CDF Accelerators
Using Effective Theories
• To Develop an Accelerating Scheme for the
Numerical Simulations of Multi-Orbital
Spin-Fermion like Models
• Topological States in the Iron-Based
Superconductors
• Transition Metals Doped Strontium Zirconate and
Strontium Manganite Perovskite for Solid Oxide
Fuel Cell Applications
• Fission and Competing Nuclear Dynamics
Governed Via Compound and Non-Compound
Nuclear Channels
• Development of Non-Lead Based Magneto-Electric
Nanocomposite Films with High Magneto-Electric
Coupling
• Effect of Nuclear Density Approximation and Shell
Closure in the Dynamics of Heavy-Ion Induced
Reactions
• All-Optical Cryptography Using Localization and
Dynamics of Photon in Semiconductor
Microresonators
• Remote Diagnosis and Health Monitoring Using
Smart Phone Based VCSEL with an Embedded 2D
Material
• Development of Particle Identification Set-Up for
Multi-Nucleon Transfer Reactions
• Toward Future Superconducting Materials
Exploring and Understanding the
Superconductivity in Newly Discovered High
Entropy Alloy Superconductors
• Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum
Carbide Nanoparticles for Electrochemical
Applications
FACILITIES
• X-Ray Diffractometer (Philips)
• Scanning Electron Microscope (JEOL)
• Scanning Force Microscope (ND-MDT)
• Raman Spectrometer
• Ferroelectric Tester
• Differential Thermal Analyzer (Perkin Elmer)
• Differential Scanning Calorimeter (LINSEIS L63)
• Dilatometer (DIL 402 PC Netzsch)
• Polarizing Microscope (Olympus)
• Temperature Controller (Linkam, TP 94 THMS600)
• LCR Meter (Fluke)
• LCR Meter (Agilent 4284A )
• Differential Scanning Calorimeter (LINSEIS L63)
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscope (FTIR)
• Electrometer (Keithly)
• P-E Loop Tracer
• Lock in Amplifier
• Spin Coater
• Abbe’s Refractometer
• Wear Testing Machine
• Ultrasonic Flow Detector
• Milli-Q Water Systems
• Argon Lon Laser System
• Creep Measurement Setup
• Gamma-Ray Spectrometer
• Fatigue Testing Machine
• Inverted Metallurgical Microscope
with Image Analyzer
• Polarizing Microscope
• Microhardness Tester
• Rockwell Hardness Tester
• Universal Testing Machine
• High Temperature Furnaces
• High Energy Ball Mills
• Solar Simulator
• Electro-Optic & Thermo-Optic Measurement Setup
• Corrosion Resistance Measurement Setup

6. International Collaboration
Research Activity at SPMS
STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Fulbright Fellowship 02
Commonwealth Fellowship 01
Postdoctoral Fellowship 10
National Level Tests 11
Best Paper Awards 13
Dr. Baldeep Sohal
Associate Consultant Engineer,
University of Greenwich: London Chatham,
Kent, United Kingdom
Shilakha Dawar
Assistant System Engineer,
Tata Consultancy Service (TCS)
Manish Gupta
Scientist, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Arshjot Kaur
Laboratoire National Henri Becquerel (LNHB),
CEA, Saclay, France
Dr. Amandeep Kaur
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Ms. Shaifali Mehta
Research Scholar, Eberhard Karls
University of Tuebingen, Germany
Manish Verma
Ph.D. Scholar, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Shweta Chalotra
Aakash Educational Services Limited
Students
Success
Stories
Delware State
University, USA
Trinity College Dublin
FIAS, Frankfurt Germany
University of Padova, Italy
Tel Aviv
University, Israel
Wuhan Donghu
University, China Yonsei University,
Seoul, Korea
National Taiwan
University, Taipei
TIET
Patiala
Virgina Tech
University, USA
State University
of Maringa, Brazil
Nuclear
Physics
Particle
Physics
Non-
Linear
Dynamics
Computational
Physics
Nano - Materials
Condensed
Matter
Physics-
Theory
Drug
Delivery
Liquid
Crystals
Magnetism
Polymers
Solar
Cell
Thin
Films
Fuel Cell
&
Batteries
Metallurgy
&
Tribology

7. P.O. Box 32, Bhadson Road, Patiala, Punjab, PIN -147004, India
http://spms.thapar.edu/ I http://spms.thapar.edu/faculty
Dr. Kulvir Singh - Professor & Head I (0175) 2393893 I hspms@thapar.edu
Dr. Bhaskar Chandra Mohanty - PG. Coordinator I bhaskar@thapar.edu