Prof. Dr. Jacob Philip
Professor and Director
Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Cochin - 682 022, INDIA
Telephones: +91-484-2575975 (O)
09447762471 (M), +91-484-2532471 (R)
Telefax: +91-484-2576699
E-mails: jp@cusat.ac.in
                jp_50_2002@yahoo.com
                URL: www.sticindia.com

Date ob birth: 28 May 1952
1	Educational Background
	Post Doctoral Research in Low Temperature Physics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA (1979-1982)
	Ph. D. in Solid State Physics, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, India (1979)
	M. Sc. in Physics (with Electronics specialization), University of Kerala (University college, Trivandrum) (1974), First Class
	B.Sc. in Physics, University of Kerala (Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha) (1972), First Class
	Pre-Degree with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, University of Kerala (Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha) (1969), First Class
	SSLC, Academic Full, State Board of Public Examinations, Government of Kerala (St. John’s HS, Vadakara) (1967)

2.	Scholarships
	1. CSIR Junior Research Fellowship, India (1976)
	2. US ONR Post Doctoral Research Fellowship, University of Tennessee, USA (1979)
	3. Senior Research Fellowship, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (1983)

3.	Positions Held
	Professor& Director, Sophisticated Test & Instrumentation Center, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin 682 022 (2004-Present)
	Professor and Head, Department of Instrumentation, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin 682 022 (1993-2003)
	Reader/ Professor, Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin 682 022 (1984-1993)
	Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany (2001-2002/2003) (Revisit, One Year)
	Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow, Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques, Freiburg, Germany (1988-1990, Two Years)
	Research Associate, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (1982-1984)
	Post Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Physics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA (1979-1982)

4.	Work Experience
	Total Teaching Experience: 26 Years
	Total Research Experience: 29 Years)
	Administrative Experience: 16 Years

5.	Training programs undergone
	Course on Microprocessors at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (October-November, 1985)
	Training on Neutron scattering to study properties of solids, IAEA-BARC Training Program, BARC, Bombay (June-July, 1986)
	ICTP college on microprocessors: Technology and applications in physics, International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (October-November, 1987)
	ICTP college on real time control: Technology and applications in physics, International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (September-October, 1994)

6.	Areas of Research
	Instrumentation systems and Sensors
	Photoacoustic and photothermal phenomena
	Photothermal imaging
	Thermal, elastic and optical properties of solids
	Amorphous solids, High Tc superconductors
	Optical fiber sensors
	Microprocessor, Microcontroller and Computer based instrumentation
	Biomedical instrumentation
	Laser induced surface acoustic waves
	Nanomaterials, Nanofluids and their applications
	Ultrasonic propagation in solids
	Ferroelectrics, Phase transitions

7.	Courses Taught
	Following Courses have been taught for B. Tech., M. Sc., M. Tech. and M. Phil. Students
	Engineering/Applied Physics
	Analog Electronics
	Solid State Devices and Applications
	Optoelectronics
	Instrumentation and Transducers
	Analytical Instrumentation
	Biomedical Instrumentation
	Condensed Matter Physics
	Lasers and Applications
	Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
	PC based instrumentation
	Materials Science

8.	Research publications and Patents
	Number of papers in peer reviewed journals: 146+
	Papers in conference proceedings: 69+
	Books: 2
	Book chapters/Monographs: 2
	General articles: 5
	Technical Reports: 3
	Patents: 2
	Average citation index of selected best 10 papers: 24.9
	Average Impact Factor of the journals: 2.2

9.	Research guidance
	Number of scholars guided to receive Ph.D.: 20
	Number of scholars working currently for Ph.D.: 6
	Number of M. Phil./M. Tech./M. Sc. thesis guided: 17

10.	International Fellowships
	Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Bonn, Germany (1988)
	Fellow and Chartered Physicist, Institute of Physics, London, UK (2000)

11.	Fellowship/ Membership in Professional Bodies
	(1) Fellow, Acoustical society of India
	(2) Fellow, Ultrasonics Society of India
	(3) Life Member, Indian Physics Association
	(4) Life Member, Instrument Society of India
	(5) Member, IETE

12.	Visiting scientist at
	Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay (1985)
	International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (1987, 1994)
	Nanjing University, Nanjing, China (1996)
	Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan (2000)
	Katholike University, Leuven, Belgium (2009)

13.	Academic Roles
	Reader, Cochin University of Science and Technology (1984-1990)
	Professor, Cochin University of Science and Technology (1990 onwards)
	Chairman, Board of Studies in Instrumentation, CUSAT
	Member, Academic Council, CUSAT
	Member, Faculty of Technology, CUSAT
	Chairman, Board of Studies in Instrumentation, Calicut University
	Chairman, Board of Studies in Nanoscience and Technology, CUSAT
	Chairman/Member, Different Examination Boards of CUSAT, MG, Kerala and Calicut Universities
	Ph.D. Thesis examiner for several universities and institutes in India and adroad
	Reviewer for about a dozen international research journals in Applied Physics/ Instrumentation
	Member, Editorial Boards of (i) Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics (CSIR) (ii) Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (iii) Journal of the Instrument Society of India
	Member, UGC Committee on IMF Assessor, National Accreditation and Assessment Council, UGC Member, DST Committee on Technology Development Systems

14.	Administrative Roles
1.	Director, Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Center and Head, Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility, Cochin University of Science and Technology (2004 Onwards)
2.	Head of the Department of Instrumentation (USIC), Cochin University of Science and Technology (1993 – 2000)
3.	Hon. Director, Unit of International Programs and Academic Admissions, Cochin University of Science & Technology, which conducts the Common Admission Tests for all courses in the University (1997-1999)

15.	Other Accomplishments
	Brought many developments to Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre as its Director during the past 6 Years. This includes NABL Accreditation to STIC in Mechanical calibration, establishment of several state of the art calibration and test facilities in Electro-technical, Thermal and Mechanical areas etc.
	Played the key role in establishing the Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF) at Sophisticated Test & Instrumentation Centre. This facility, supported by Department of Science & Technology, is the 12 th such facility in the country. Brought in funds to the tune of Rupees 8 Crores for this facility, which is now extensively used by researchers all over India, particularly Kerala.
	Instrumental in establishing the Department of Instrumentation at Cochin University of Science and Technology as its Founder Head of the Department. Started the B. Tech. Course in this Department and made it one of the important Departments of the University.
	Organized several national level conferences at Cochin University of Science & Technology, including DAE Symposium on Solid State Physics, National Symposium on Instrumentation, National Symposium on Ultrasonics etc.
	Delivered Invited talks, Technical lectures, Presentations at a large number of conferences, seminars, workshops etc. within the country and outside. Has been a resource person at a large number of workshops and short-term courses.
	Past President, Academy of Physics Teachers, Kerala (2003-05)

16.	Sponsored Research Projects
	Title: Photo acoustic study of amorphous Semiconductors Duration: 3 Years (1985 - 1988) Total cost: Rs.3, 02, 300/- Funding agency: Department of Atomic Energy (BRNS)
	Title: Study of phase transitions in solids using diffraction of light by ultrasonic waves Duration: 2 Years (1986 - 1998) Total cost: Rs. 1, 00,000/- Funding agency: Department of Science & Technology
	Title: Temperature variation of the thermal conductivity of polymer films using photo acoustic technique Duration: 4 Years (1986 - 1990 ) Total cost: Rs. 64, 400/- Funding agency: State Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Kerala
	Title: Optical and thermal properties of amorphous semiconductors at low temperatures Duration: 3.5 Years (1991 – 1994) Total cost: Rs. 2, 01,000/- Funding agency: Department of Atomic Energy (BRNS)
	6. Tile: Investigation of elastic and thermal properties of ferroelectric ceramics Duration: One Year (1995 - 1996) Total Cost: US $ 3000 Funding agency: Third world Academy of Sciences, Trieste, Italy
	Title: Investigation of photo-conducting properties of amorphous chalcogenides Duration: 3.5 Years (1994 – 1997) Total cost: Rs. 5, 15,000/- Funding agency: University Grants Commission
	Title: Development of Photo acoustic Microscope for NDT applications Duration: 3.5 Years (1995–1998) Total cost: Rs. 11, 48,000/- Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology
	Title: Elastic properties and phase transitions in small single crystals using resonant ultrasound technique Duration: 31/2 Years (1999 – 2002) Total cost: Rs. 4, 98,000/- Name of the Funding agency: Department of Atomic Energy (BRNS)
	Title: Development of a photopyroelectric calorimeter Duration: 3 Years (2001 – 2003) Total cost: Rs. 400, 000/- Funding agency: University Grants Commission
	Title: Development of a plantar foot pressure measurement system Duration One year (2004 –2005) Total cost: Rs. 150, 000/- Funding agency: M/s Dynamic Techno Medicals (Industry)
	Title: Development of a plantar foot pressure/ human backpressure monitoring system employing e-field sensor array Duration: 2.5 years (2007 –2009) Total cost: Rs. 600, 000/- Funding agency: Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment
	13. Title: Development of a low cost wireless plantar foot pressure monitoring system employing e-field sensors Duration 1.5 years (2010-2011) Total cost: Rs. 18, 09, 000/- Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology
	Title: Investigations on electro-active Polymeric Composites of Nanostructured piezoceramics Duration: 3 Years (2010-2013) Total cost: Rs. 29, 79,200/- Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology

	Projects brought to STIC
1.	Establishment of Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility at STIC, CUSAT, Cochin Established in 2004 Project cost, so far: Rs. 7.6 Crores
2.	Establishment of two essential metrology calibrators in STIC Established in 2009 Project cost: Rs. 14.5 Lakhs
3.	Establishment of a Plastics Testing Facility in STIC Established in 2010 Project cost (Phase I): Rs. 12.5 Lakhs

17.	Ph.D. Thesis Guided
	Dr. K. N. Madhusoodanan (1989) Photoacoustic study of amorphous semiconductors
	Dr. Johney Isaac (1991) Photoacoustic investigation of phase transitions in selected solids
	Dr. R. Sreekumar (1992) Ultrasonic study of phase transitions in solids
	Dr. Reji Philip (1992) Photoacoustic and fluorescence studies in organic dyes
	Dr. L. Godfrey (1994) Elastic properties and phase transitions in selected sulphates using ultrasonics
	Dr. K. Nandakumar (1994) Thermal and optical properties of ternary chalcogenide glasses by photoacoustics and thermal analysis
	Dr. M.S. Kala (1996) Elastic properties and phonon focussing in high Tc superconductors
	Dr. M. J. Joseph (1996) (Co-Guide Only) Electrical properties of selected conducting polymers
	Dr. Sheenu Thomas (1996) Thermal diffusivity of selected solids by photoacoustic phase lag technique
	Dr. Gregorios Mathew (1997) Photoconduction and switching studies on chalcogenide semiconductors
	Dr. A. A. Sudhakaran (1998) Application of the photoacoustic technique for imaging and thermal characterization of solid samples
	Dr. Nelson Rodrigues (1999) Elastic and dielectric properties of selected dielectric ceramics
	Dr. R. Rajesh (2001) Electrical switching and thermal conduction in selected chalcogenide glasses
	Dr. Preethy C. Menon (2002) Development of the photopyroelectric technique to measure thermal conductivity and heat capacity simultaneously
	Dr. A.V. Alex (2004) Elastic properties and phase transitions in selected crystals with orthorhombic symmetry
	Dr. Vimala George (2006) Elastic constants and structural parameters of selected polycrystalline ceramics by ultrasonic technique
	Dr. O. Raghu (2008) Realization of a scanning photoacoustic technique: Thermal properties of bulk and film samples
	Dr. M. V. Manjusha (2009) Thermal transport properties of selected ferroelectrics, mixed valence perovskites and dielectric ceramics using photopyroelectric technique
	R. Rejikumar (2010) Design and development of instrumentation systems to determine the dry rubber content in natural rubber latex
18.	Full list of Publications (Given Separately)