Profile
Prof. G. J. N. Raju is an Associate Professor of Physics with nearly 20 years of teaching experience at the university level. He received his Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Nuclear Physics from Andhra University in 2006. He completed his M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology from GITAM University in 2010 and M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, in 2000.
Prof. Raju has extensive experience in teaching, research, academic administration, research supervision, and institutional development. His major research interests include Nuclear Physics, Trace Elemental Analysis, Ion Beam Analysis, PIXE Technique, X-ray Spectroscopy, and the application of analytical techniques to biological and environmental samples.
He has received two Best Paper Presentation Awards at DAE conferences and five academic awards from various organizations and universities. He has authored two textbooks, namely "Nano Physics" and "Basic Engineering Physics", and four book chapters. He has filed two Indian patents and received two UK patent grant certificates.
Prof. Raju has served the institution in several academic and administrative capacities, including Head of the Department of BS&HSS, Officer-in-Charge of Examinations, R&D Coordinator, NBA Coordinator, NAAC Coordinator, AICTE Coordinator at the Department level, Board of Studies Chairperson, and Board of Studies Member.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics
Institution: Andhra University
Year: 2006
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology
Institution: GITAM University
Year: 2010
M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics
Institution: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Year: 2000
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Nearly 20 years of teaching experience at the university level.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Senior Research Fellow
Duration: 13-07-2004 to 30-03-2006
Department: Department of Nuclear Physics, Andhra University
Location: Visakhapatnam-530 003, India
Funding Organization: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India
Project Fellow
Duration: 02-12-2003 to 12-07-2004
Project Title: Trace Elemental Analysis in Biological and Environmental Samples by PIXE Technique
Funding Organization: UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Kolkata Centre, India
Junior Research Fellow
Duration: 30-09-2000 to 31-03-2003
Project Title: Online Studies of K and L X-ray Ion Intensity Ratios Using Heavy Ions
Funding Organization: UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Kolkata Centre, India
RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED
Project Title: Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer Using Decision Tree Classification of Trace Elemental Data Obtained by Applying Ion Beam Analysis
Funding Scheme: DST-FTS, Young Scientist Scheme
Project Number: DST SR/FTP/PS-139/2011
Total Project Cost: Rs. 21,84,000/-
Project Title: Acquisition and Analysis of Trace Elemental Data Obtained from Biological Samples of Breast Cancer Patients Using Analytical Techniques
Funding Scheme: UGC Major Research Project
Project Number: 42-831/2013(SR)
Role: Co-Investigator
Total Project Cost: Rs. 13,54,800/-
Project Title: Multi Elemental Mapping of Blood Serum of Diabetes Mellitus Patients Using Synchrotron Radiation Based Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Funding Organization: UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore Centre, Government of India
Project Number: CSR-IC-BL-60/CRS-177/2016-17/841
Role: Co-Investigator
Total Project Cost: Rs. 7,68,600/- per year
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Research Papers in Journals: 64
Scopus Indexed Papers: 46
UGC Approved Papers: 18
Papers Presented at Conferences/Symposia: 48 (These papers were presented at conferences and symposia organized by DAE-BRNS, BARC, and various universities.)
Workshops Attended: 27
Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) / Courses Completed: 18 (Includes programmes/courses conducted through NPTEL and Academic Staff Colleges.)
RESEARCH METRICS
Scopus h-index: 12
Google Scholar h-index: 16
Research Profile Links
Scopus Profile: Available through the official institutional faculty profile.
Google Scholar Profile: Available through the official institutional faculty profile.
RESEARCH STUDENTS UNDER SUPERVISION
Ph.D. Scholars Awarded: 03
Ph.D. Scholars Pursuing: 07
Role: Supervisor and Co-Supervisor
BOOKS AUTHORED
Nano Physics
Basic Engineering Physics
BOOK CHAPTERS
Number of Book Chapters Authored: 04
PATENTS
Indian Patents Filed: 02
UK Patent Grant Certificates Received: 02
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Two Best Paper Presentation Awards at DAE Conferences.
Five Academic Awards received from various organizations and universities.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr. G. J. N. Raju has served the institution in the following academic and administrative capacities:
Head of the Department of BS&HSS
Officer-in-Charge of Examinations
R&D Coordinator
NBA Coordinator at Department Level
NAAC Coordinator at Department Level
AICTE Coordinator at Department Level
Board of Studies Chairperson
Board of Studies Member
Other academic and institutional responsibilities
AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
Nuclear Physics
Trace Elemental Analysis
Ion Beam Analysis
PIXE Technique
X-ray Spectroscopy
Analytical Techniques
Biological and Environmental Sample Analysis
Cancer Research through Trace Elemental Analysis
Diabetes Mellitus and Elemental Mapping
Synchrotron Radiation Based Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Decision Tree Classification and Computational Analysis
Nanophysics