About Department
The Department of Physics was established in 1956. Since the inception of the University of (Formerly VSSUT, BURLA) the department is contributing to the academic and administrative development of this institute. At present the department is catering to teaching of Physics at UG and PG level. The department is running Master Degree Programme in Applied Physics since 2010. The department is actively engaged in frontier areas of research. So far six persons have completed their Ph. D work. Currently, faculty members have started research activities in a variety of cutting edge technology and multidisciplinary thrust areas of Physics, particularly in the broad areas of condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, Plasma Physics The department aims to offer various elective courses for both UG and PG in specific topics on emerging areas of science and technology in near future.

Department's Vision & Mission
Vision
Department of Physics provides a creative and stimulating environment for the education of future generations of the Scientist and the Technocrats. The scientific works of faculties are connected with innovative teaching and learning processes along with competitive research activities. The Department envisions in creating synergy between Science and Technology along with industrial relevance with a mission for motivation towards Research and Development.
Mission
- M1: To impart knowledge of Physics via participative learning.
- M2: To set up and develop state-of-art laboratories for teaching and research.
- M3: To promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
- M4: To make vital contributions via scientific achievements, and demonstrate a high level of competence in core areas of Physics and allied fields of Science & Technology.
- M5: To build capacity for independent research and entrepreneurship.
- M6: To inculcate strong ethical values and social responsibilities among students.