Department of Physics, Kumaun University, Nainital.

03/04/2026

Workshop on “Aryabhata Satellite and Space Science”

A workshop on “Aryabhata Satellite and Space Science” was successfully organized on March 27, 2026, at the DSB Campus by Department of Physics, in collaboration with the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru. The event was held to commemorate the golden jubilee of the Aryabhata satellite launch, celebrating five decades of India’s remarkable achievements in space exploration. Prof. Ramesh Chandra from the Department of Physics was the coordinator of the workshop

Primarily designed for students from classes 8 to 12, the workshop witnessed the participation of around 450 students from several reputed schools, including Bharatiya Shaheed Sainik Vidyalaya, Sherwood College, St. Mary’s Convent College, Mohan Lal Sah Bal Vidya Mandir, Sanwal School, All Saints’ College, G.B. Pant I.C. Bhawali, GGIC Bhawali, GGIC Nainital, Naincy Convent School Jeolikote, Woodbridge School Bhimtal, and Ashdale School Nainital.

Inauguration and Sessions

The program commenced at 10:00 AM with the traditional lighting of the lamp and the national anthem. During the inaugural session, Prof. Shuchi Bisht, Head of the Department of Physics, welcomed the visiting experts and students. The session was conducted by Prof. Ramesh Chandra and concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Sanjay Pant, Dean of the Faculty of Science.

The core of the workshop included technical sessions led by distinguished scientists from ISRO:
• Engineer A. Rajendra shared in-depth insights into satellite engineering and the history of ISRO missions.
• Dr. K. Sankarasubramanian delivered a special lecture on the Aditya-L1 mission.
• Dr. Bhuvan Joshi discussed observational space science and solar physics.
• Dr. Aravind Kumar highlighted important aspects of astronaut health and life-support systems.

Interactive Activities and Conclusion

Following the technical sessions, the afternoon segment was dedicated to interactive activities aimed at fostering creativity and scientific thinking among students. These included a space quiz, extempore speech, spot painting, and a memory test.

The workshop concluded at 4:00 PM with a valedictory and prize distribution ceremony, where students’ achievements and their growing interest in space research were appreciated.

19/11/2025

Dr. Paritosh Karnatak delivered a lecture on ‘ Scanning SQUID microscopy to study magnetic and topological materials’
He has earned a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Physics at Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur. He later obtained his Ph.D. in Physics from Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. After completing his Ph.D., he pursued postdoctoral research at the University of Basel, Switzerland

18/11/2025

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18/11/2025

14/11/2025

The Department of Physics proudly inaugurated the Physics Outreach & Innovation Laboratory, marking a milestone in our department's journey. We were deeply honoured to host Padma Shri awardee Prof. H. C. Verma and his team, whose presence made the occasion truly memorable.

The inaugural lecture witnessed an unprecedented participation of over 1100 students, reflecting the immense enthusiasm for science. Following the inauguration, he conducted a series of continuous interactive sessions, demonstrations, and discussions that enriched students and faculty alike.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Diwan S. Rawat for his visionary leadership and cooperation at every step, which played a crucial role in bringing this initiative to life.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Verma and his team for their valuable time. We also thank the principals, teachers, and students from various schools who joined us in making this event a landmark moment for our department. Together, we look forward to many more initiatives that promote curiosity, discovery, and scientific excellence.

03/11/2025

Department of Physics, Kumaun University, Nainital is organising Physics Outreach Program which includes a Popular Lecture and a series of
live demonstrations and experiments by Prof. H.C Verma, a Padmashree awardee and one of India’s most admired physicists.

This is a rare and inspiring opportunity for students and teachers alike

Don’t miss it!

06/10/2025

We organized a one-day workshop on Mathematical Modeling and Physical System Simulation with MATLAB.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and research scholars from various departments, making it a great success.

09/09/2025

Teacher's day celebration..

13/08/2025

First merit list for the admission in M.Sc 1st semester ( Physics )

09/07/2025

Final Ph.d viva of Ms.Chitra kandpal.