ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Dr. C. Parthasaradhi Reddy,VEL TECH RANGARAJAN DR. SAGUNTHALA R&D INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,India
Dr. C. Parthasaradhi Reddy is an Associate Professor of Physics at Vel Tech Deemed to be University, Avadi, Chennai, India. He has been a faculty member at Vel Tech since 2016, initially serving as an Assistant Professor before being promoted to Associate Professor in May 2023.
Dr. Reddy earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, where his research focused on the optical and dielectric properties of doped P2O5-ZnO-LiF glasses. He also holds an M.Sc. in Physics from Seshachala Degree and PG College, Puttur, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science from Dr. AER Degree College, Tirupathi.
He has extensive teaching experience, having worked as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Shree Institute of Technical Education, Tirupathi, and as a Lecturer at Seshachala Degree and PG College, Puttur. His administrative roles include serving as a timetable coordinator, program department coordinator, and course coordinator for various subjects.
Dr. Reddy’s research interests lie in the fields of materials science, thin-film photovoltaics, supercapacitors, and optoelectronic materials. He has published numerous papers in reputed journals, contributing significantly to the understanding of nanostructured materials and their applications in energy and environmental technologies.
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EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics
- Institution: Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi
- Duration: 2010 – 2015
- Thesis Title: Studies on Optical and Dielectric Properties of (Cr3+ & Cu3+) and Energy Transfer-based Emission Analysis of (Tb3+, Sm3+; Er3+, Yb3+; Bi3+, Sm3+) Doped P2O5-ZnO-LiF Glasses
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics
- Institution: Seshachala Degree and PG College, Puttur
- Duration: 2003 – 2005
- Grade: 77.3%
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
- Institution: Dr. AER Degree College, Tirupathi
- Duration: 2000 – 2003
- Grade: 69%
- Intermediate
- Institution: SV Junior College, Tirupathi
- Duration: 1997 – 1999
- Grade: 70%
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
- Institution: Vasishta Residential School, Ramanaiahgaripalli, Pakala
- Duration: 1996 – 1997
- Grade: 82%
Professional Experience:
- Associate Professor, Physics
- Institution: Vel Tech Deemed to be University, Avadi, Chennai
- Duration: May 2023 – Present
- Assistant Professor, Physics
- Institution: Vel Tech Deemed to be University, Avadi, Chennai
- Duration: July 2016 – May 2023
- Associate Professor, Physics
- Institution: Shree Institute of Technical Education, Tirupathi
- Duration: June 2013 – July 2016
- Assistant Professor, Physics
- Institution: Shree Institute of Technical Education, Tirupathi
- Duration: June 2008 – June 2013
- Lecturer, Department of Physics
- Institution: Seshachala Degree and PG College, Puttur
- Duration: July 2005 – June 2008
RESEARCH FOCUS:
- 1. Optical and Dielectric Properties:
- Investigates the optical and dielectric characteristics of doped glasses, such as P2O5-ZnO-LiF glasses. His work includes studying energy transfer-based emission processes in various dopant systems like Cr3+, Cu3+, Tb3+, Sm3+, Er3+, Yb3+, and Bi3+.
- 2. Nanostructured Materials:
- Examines the synthesis and applications of nanostructured materials, including composites like ZnO/SnO2. His research focuses on their catalytic properties for organic pollutant degradation and other environmental applications.
- 3. Thin-Film Photovoltaics:
- Works on developing thin-film materials for photovoltaic applications. This includes research on absorber films such as Ag3SbS3 and AgSbS2, and their performance in solar cells.
- 4. Supercapacitors:
- Studies battery-type electrode materials for supercapacitors, including the in-situ synthesis of zinc cobalt oxide and zinc manganese oxide composites. His research aims to enhance the energy storage and performance of supercapacitors.
- 5. Optoelectronic Materials:
- Investigates materials that affect the optoelectronic properties of thin films, such as CZTS thin films and their performance under various doping conditions.
- 6. Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting:
- Explores the chemical synthesis of thin films, such as BixSb2-xS3, for applications in photoelectrochemical water splitting, aiming to improve efficiency and effectiveness in energy conversion processes
PUCLICATION TOP NOTES:
Dr. C. Parthasaradhi Reddy has authored and co-authored several influential research papers in the field of physics. His work primarily focuses on materials science, nanotechnology, and energy applications. Key publications include:
- “One-step formation of synergistic ZnO/SnO2 composite nanostructures derived from annealing of crystalline ZnSn(OH)6 nanocubes for enhanced catalytic degradation of organic pollutants”
Materials Chemistry and Physics (2024) 325,129728
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.129728DOI:
- “Development of pyrargyrite Ag3SbS3 absorber films through sulfurization of Ag-Sb stacks for thin-film photovoltaics”
Solid State Sciences (2024) 107560.
DOI: 10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2024.107560
- “In-situ synthesis of coral reef-like synergistic zinc cobalt oxide and zinc manganese oxide composite as a battery-type electrode material for supercapacitors”
Colloids Surf. A: Physicochem. Eng. Asp (2024), 134148.
DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134148
- “Fabrication of 2D SnS2 nanofake photoanodes by a two-step process”
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2024) 35(9), 625.
DOI: 10.1007/s10854-024-12222-2
- “Enhancing the optoelectronic performance of CZTS thin films through cobalt doping via nebulizer-assisted spray pyrolysis technique”
Sensors and Actuators A: Physical (2024) 114941.
DOI: 10.1016/j.sna.2023.114941
- “Copper cobalt oxide microstructures resembling marigold flowers created by solvothermal synthesis for high-performance supercapacitors”
Inorganic Chemistry Communications (2024), 111922.
DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111922
- “Synthesis of wittichenite Cu3BiS3 thin films by sulfurizing thermally evaporated Cu-Bi metallic stacks”
Chalcogenide Letters (2023) 797-802.
DOI: 10.15251/CL.2023.2011.797
- “Chemical synthesis of BixSb2−xS3 (x= 0 to 2) thin films for photoelectrochemical water splitting”
Results in Physics (2023) 107186.
DOI: 10.1016/j.rinp.2023.107186
- “The effect of lanthanides (Er, Gd and La) on the adsorption and photocatalytic performance of bismuth ferrite”
MRS Advances (2023) 20598521.
DOI: 10.1557/s43580-023-00638-7
- “Two-stage-processed AgSbS2 films for thin-film solar cells”
Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (2023) 168, 107821.
DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2023.107821