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Dr. Soumya S.

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, School of Physical Sciences, Amaravati

Qualification: B.Ed., MPhil, MSc, Ph.D
s_soumya@av.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Nanotechnology, Thin films, Nondestructive evaluation, Speckle Interferometry, Bimetallic Nanoparticles, Photothermal Spectroscopy, Fractal Analysis

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Bio

Dr. Soumya S. is an accomplished researcher and educator in the field of Optoelectronics, with a particular focus on nanotechnology, thin films, and nondestructive evaluation. She holds a Ph. D. in Optoelectronics from the University of Kerala, where she specialized in the development of nondestructive evaluation methods for the morphological and thermal characterization of nanostructured thin films. Under the guidance of Dr. S. Sankararaman, her research contributed to advancing the understanding of nanomaterials and their applications.

Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Soumya S. completed an M.Phil. in Photonics at the University of Kerala, where she investigated the synthesis and characterization of bimetallic Au-Ag nanostructures using pulsed laser ablation. Her work, guided by Dr. K. G. Gopchandran, demonstrated her expertise in manipulating nanoscale materials for various applications.

Dr. Soumya S’s educational journey also includes a B.Ed. in Physical Science from Mar Thoma Teachers Training College, as well as an M.Sc. in Physics and a B. Sc. in Physics from Catholicate College, both affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University. Her master’s thesis, supervised by Dr. Sudheer S. K. at the University of Kerala, focused on investigating various parameters of High Bit-Rate Free Space Optical (FSO) Communication Systems.

With a strong foundation in research and academic pursuits, Dr. Soumya S. has expanded her expertise into teaching. She has served as an Assistant Professor of Physics (Guest) at St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry, Pathanamthitta, imparting knowledge and guiding students in their academic journeys.

Dr. Soumya’s extensive research experience in nanotechnology, thin films, and nondestructive evaluation, combined with her passion for teaching, makes her a valuable asset to the academic community. Her contributions to the field and dedication to education continue to inspire and shape the next generation of scientists and researchers.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2022

Speckle interferometric probing of intrafilm thermal-induced particle dynamics in RF sputtered MoO3 films

Cite this Research Publication : S Soumya, S Sreejyothi, Vimal Raj, M S Swapna and S Sankararaman, "Speckle interferometric probing of intrafilm thermal-induced particle dynamics in RF sputtered MoO3 films," Pramana Journal of Physics, 96, 131, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-022-02372-5

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2022

Fractal and inertia moment analyses for thin film quality monitoring: A novel approach

Cite this Research Publication : S Soumya, Vimal Raj, M S Swapna, S Sreejyothi, S Sureshand S Sankararaman, "Fractal and inertia moment analyses for thin film quality monitoring: A novel approach", Optical Engineering SPIE Journal, Vol. 61, Issue 4, 044106 (April 2022). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.61.4.044106

Publisher : SPIE

Year : 2021

Evolution of fractal dimension in pulsed laser deposited MoO3 film with ablation time and annealing temperature

Cite this Research Publication : S Soumya, Vimal Raj, M S Swapna and S Sankararaman, "Evolution of fractal dimension in pulsed laser deposited MoO3 film with ablation time and annealing temperature", Applied Physics A, 127, 521 (2021). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-021-04676-6

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2021

Speckle Interferometric Investigation of Argon Pressure-Induced Surface Roughness Modifications in RF-Sputtered MoO3 Film

Cite this Research Publication : S. Soumya, R. Arun Kumar, S. Sreejyothi, Vimal Raj, M. S. Swapna and S. Sankararaman, "Speckle Interferometric Investigation of Argon Pressure Induced Surface Roughness Modifcations in RF Sputtered MoO3 Film," Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, 40 (1), 1-9, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10921-020-00741-x

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2021

Thermal diffusivity of molybdenum oxide nanowire film: A photothermal beam deflection study

Cite this Research Publication : S. Soumya, R. Arun Kumar, Vimal Raj, M.S. Swapna and S. Sankararaman, "Thermal diffusivity of molybdenum oxide nanowire film: A photothermal beam deflection study," Optics & Laser Technology, 139, 106993, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2021.106993

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2021

Thermal diffusivity downscaling of molybdenum oxide thin film through annealing temperature-induced nano-lamelle formation: a photothermal beam deflection study

Cite this Research Publication : S. Soumya, Vimal Raj, M. S. Swapna and S. Sankararaman, "Thermal diffusivity downscaling of molybdenum oxide thin film through annealing temperature-induced nano-lamelle formation: a photothermal beam deflection study", The European Physical Journal Plus, 136, 1-0, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-021-01121-8

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2019

Fractal study on Saraswati supercluster

Cite this Research Publication : Vimal Raj, M S Swapna, S Soumya, and S Sankararaman, "Fractal study on Saraswati supercluster," Indian Journal of Physics, 93,1385-1390, 2019. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-019-01400-2

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2018

Fractal analysis as a potential tool for surface morphology of thin films

Cite this Research Publication : S. Soumya, M. S. Swapna, Vimal Raj, V. P. Mahadevan Pillai, and S. Sankararaman, "Fractal analysis as a potential tool for surface morphology of thin films," The European Physical Journal Plus, 132, 1-7, 2017. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/i2017-11826-8

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2018

Nondestructive evaluation of heat trap mechanism in coconut oil – A thermal lens study

Cite this Research Publication : Vimal Raj, S Soumya, M S Swapna and S Sankararaman, "Nondestructive evaluation of heat trap mechanism in coconut oil – A thermal lens study," Materials Research Express, 5, 115504, 2018. DOI 10.1088/2053-1591/aadcea.

Publisher : IOP Science

Year : 2017

Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Nano Kajal

Cite this Research Publication : Swapna MS, Pooja V Menon, Anamika S Anand, Soumya S and Sankararaman S, "Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Nano Kajal," JOJ Material Science, 1, Volume 1, Issue 4, May 2017, 555566, DOI: 10.19080/JOJMS.2017.01.555566

Year : 2017

Nondestructive Evaluation of Surface Roughness of Thin Films through Fractal Analysis

Cite this Research Publication : S Soumya, M S Swapna and S Sankararaman, "Nondestructive Evaluation of Surface Roughness of Thin Films through Fractal Analysis," International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications, 11 (3), 255-9, 2017.

Conference Paper

Year : 2021

Development of ESPI based surrogate method for surface roughness analysis of thin films

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S, "Development of ESPI based surrogate method for surface roughness analysis of thin films," 33rd Kerala science congress, virtual conference, 25-30 Jan 2021.

Year : 2020

Development of molybdenum incorporated niobium oxide films for optoelectronic application

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S., "Development of molybdenum incorporated niobium oxide films for optoelectronic application", Raman Optronics Webinar Series (ROWS 2020): Virtual International Conference, 29-09-2020 to 18-12-2020, Department of Optoelectronics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum.

Year : 2020

Effect of substrate temperature on structural, morphological and optical properties of pulsed laser ablated nanostructured thin films

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S, "Effect of substrate temperature on structural, morphological and optical properties of pulsed laser ablated nanostructured thin films", DAE-BRNS National Laser Symposium (NLS-28), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 8-11 January 2020.

Year : 2020

Doping assisted facet tailoring of MoO3

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S, “Doping assisted facet tailoring of MoO3 ”, 32th Kerala science congress, Yuvakshetra Institute of Management studies, Palakkad, 25th -27th Jan 2020.

Year : 2019

Effect of substrate temperature on structural, morphological and optical properties of pulsed laser ablated nanostructured thin films

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S, "Effect of substrate temperature on structural, morphological and optical properties of pulsed laser ablated nanostructured thin films", National Conference, Sree Ayyappa College, Chengannur, 15th & 16th Feb 2019.

Year : 2019

Growth and characterization of molybdenum oxide nanorods by pulsed laser ablation and subsequent annealing

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S, "Growth and characterization of molybdenum oxide nanorods by pulsed laser ablation and subsequent annealing", 31th Kerala Science Congress, Fathima Mata National College, Kollam, 2nd & 3nd Feb 2019.

Year : 2018

Fractal analysis on nanostructured ZnS thin films

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S, "Fractal analysis on nanostructured ZnS thin films", 30th Kerala Science Congress, Government Bernnen College, Talassery, 28th to 30th Jan 2018.

Year : 2017

Nondestructive evaluation of surface roughness of thin films through fractal analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S, "Nondestructive evaluation of surface roughness of thin films through fractal analysis", National Workshop on Trends in Physical Sciences (TriPS-2017), Sree Sankara College, Kalady, 27-29th July 2017.

Year : 2017

Nondestructive evaluation of surface roughness of thin films through fractal analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S, "Nondestructive evaluation of surface roughness of thin films through fractal analysis," International Topical Meeting on Applied and Adaptive Optics, IIST Thiruvananthapuram, 11-13 August 2017.

Year : 2013

Investigations on various parameters of High Bit-Rate free space optical communication system

Cite this Research Publication : Soumya S, "Investigations on various parameters of High Bit-Rate free space optical communication system," National Conference, Sree Ayyappa College, Chengannur, 20-21 Dec 2013.

Qualification

Doctorate (2017 – 2022)

  • Ph. D. Optoelectronics (a stream of Physics),
    Department of Optoelectronics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
  • Title of the Thesis: “Development of nondestructive evaluation methods for morphological and thermal characterization of nanostructured thin films”

M.Phil Photonics (2015 – 2016)

  • Department of Optoelectronics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
  • Title of the Thesis: “Synthesis of Bimetallic Au-Ag Nanostructures Using Pulsed Laser Ablation and their Characterization”

B. Ed. Physical Science (2014 – 2015)

  • Mar Thoma Teachers Training College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India

Post Graduation (2013 – 2014)

  • M. Sc. Physics
    Catholicate College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India

Under Graduation (2008 – 2011)

  • B. Sc. Physics
    Catholicate College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
Teaching Experience
  • Assistant Professor of Physics (Guest),
    St. Thomas college, Kozhencherry, Pathanamthitta, Kerala (2022 – 2023).
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