Dr. Raghavendra S

Associate Professor and Head
  • M Sc , Ph.D
  • Papers Taught : Mathematical Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, Statistical Physics, Classical Mechanics
  • Area of Expertise : Theoretical Physics
  • Academic Experience - 15 Years
  • Life member of Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)

Contact Details

email : raghavendras@sdmcujire.in

Research Details

  • Ph.D in Theoretical Particle Physics tilted “Study of Nucleon-Nucleon Interaction in a Relativistic Harmonic Model with Instanton Induced Interaction” under Prof. K B Vijaya Kumar (Mangalore University).

Publications

  • Raghavendra S, Vanamali Shastry C, Nilakanthan VK, Vijaya Kumar KB. Effect of confined one-gluon-exchange potential and instanton-induced interaction on nucleon–nucleon interaction. Commun Theor Phys. 2020;72:065301.
  • Nilakanthan VK, Vanamali CS, Raghavendra S, Vijaya Kumar KB. Investigation of nucleon–nucleon interaction with confined one-gluon-exchange potential and one-pion-exchange potential. Indian J Pure Appl Phys. 2019;57:536.
  • Nilakanthan VK, Vanamali CS, Raghavendra S, Vijaya Kumar KB. Role of confined gluons and pions in nucleon–nucleon interaction. Eur Phys J Plus. 2019;134:517.
  • Nilakanthan VK, Raghavendra S, Vanamali CS, Vijaya Kumar KB. Investigation of nucleon–nucleon interaction with confined one-gluon-exchange potential and one-pion-exchange potential. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear, Particle & Accelerator Physics (ICNPAP 2018); 2018 Oct 23–26; Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India.
  • Raghavendra S, Nilakanthan VK, Vanamali CS, Vijaya Kumar KB. A study of nucleon–nucleon interaction using confined one-gluon-exchange potential and instanton-induced interaction. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear, Particle & Accelerator Physics (ICNPAP 2018); 2018 Oct 23–26; Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India.
  • Nilakanthan VK, Raghavendra S, Vanamali CS, Vijaya Kumar KB. Investigation of nucleon–nucleon interaction with confined one-gluon-exchange potential and one-pion-exchange potential. In: Proc. Int. Conf. on Nuclear, Particle & Accelerator Physics (ICNPAP 2018); 2018 Oct 23–26; Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India. 2018.
  • Nilakanthan VK, Vanamali CS, Raghavendra S, Vijaya Kumar KB. Nucleon–nucleon interaction with confined one-gluon-exchange potential and one-pion-exchange potential. arXiv preprint arXiv:1809.00539 [physics.nucl-th]. 2018. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.1809.00539
  • Raghavendra S, Nilakanthan VK, Vanamali CS, Vijaya Kumar KB. Study of confined one-gluon-exchange and instanton-induced interaction for nucleon–nucleon interaction. Proc DAE Symp Nucl Phys. 2017;62:758–759.
  • Nilakanthan VK, Raghavendra S, Vanamali CS, Vijaya Kumar KB. Effect of confined one-gluon-exchange and one-pion-exchange on nucleon–nucleon interaction. Proc DAE Symp Nucl Phys. 2017;62:754–755.

Conferences

Participation in seminars/workshops/conferences/conventions:

  • Invited as a resource person at SDM College, Honnavar for DBT Star College Scheme sponsored invited talk for BSc Physics students on 27th September, 2025.
  • Resource person for one day workshop organized by Forum of Physics Lecturers, Udupi District at JnanaSudha PU College, Manipal on 4th July, 2025.
  • Organising Committee member & participant in a one-day workshop on patents, trademarks, and publishing rights titled "Innovate and Protect" on June 18, 2025, organized by the Research and Development Cell, SDMC, Ujire. 
  • Invited as a resource person at Vivekananda College, Puttur to the state-level symposium, “Physics: The nexus to the society”, on 23rd January, 2020. Topic: “Some ideas in Theoretical Physics where Crazy is Normal”.
  • Oral presentation of paper “A Study of Nucleon – Nucleon Interaction using Confined One Gluon Exchange Potential and Instanton-induced Interaction” at International Conference on Nuclear, Particle & Accelerator Physics (ICNPAP) 2018 held at Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, 23-26 Oct., 2018. The presentation was awarded “Best Oral presentation”. 
  • Invited talk on the occasion of Founder’s Day celebration at PoornaPrajna Institute of Scientific Research (PPISR), Bangalore on 5th July, 2018. Topic: “Field theory, its’ symmetries & Quantum Chromodynamics”.
  • Invited talk at Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli, a guest lecture to UG students on the occasion of National Science Day on 28-02-2017. The topic was “Sync in Nature”.
  • Attended a two-day National-level workshop on Theoretical Physics at Alva’s College, Moodabidri from 26th to 27th February, 2016.
  • Attended a two-day UGC sponsored National-level workshop on Quantum Mechanics & its Applications at St. Philomina College, Puttur on 20th to 21stOctober, 2015.
  • Attended a workshop on Theoretical Physics at Alvas’ College, Moodabidri on 29-08-2015.
  • Attended National level conference CAPSRAA- 2011: Current advancement in physical science, research and its applications in the present scenario of empowering science and technology held at Sri Govindadasa College, Surathkal on 19th &20th September 2011.

Conferences/Symposium/Seminars Attended/Organised:

  • Organising Committee member & participated in ICMMSS-2025, held on October 8-10, 2025, titled "Innovations in Chemistry: Materials & Methods for a Sustainable Society".
  • Convenor of Bridging the Many Phases of Matter, NCBMPM 2025 – a two-day National Conference at SDM PG Centre, Ujire on 14th & 15th March, 2025.
  • Organised & participated in National Conference on “Advanced Materials for Chemical and Biological Applications” organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Chemistry and Research & Development Cell, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire held on 06-07 March 2024.
  • Organised & participated in National Seminar on “Scientific Heritage of India” organized by the Departments of Physics, Sanskrit and Mathematics, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire held on 26 February 2024.
  • Participated in the International Symposium on “Recent Advances in Biophotonics and Imaging” organized by the Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal on 02 January 2024.
  • Organised & participated in the Seminar on “Research Proposal Writing” organized by Research Committee and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (PARAMARSH Scheme), Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 23 March 2021.
  • One Day Conference on “New Education Policy” organized by Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire held on 29 July 2019.

Workshops / Webinars Attended:

  • Attended One Day Programme on “Molecular Mysteries and Quantum Mystery- Celebrating International Year of Quantum Science – 2025” · September 20, 2025 organised by Dept. of Chemistry, SDMC, Ujire.
  • Webinar on “Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Opportunity over Manthan Platform” by Mr Rahul Kulshreshtha (Strategic Alliance Division, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India) held on 23 January 2023.
  • Astronomy Workshop “NabhoDarshana” organized by Department of Physics, IQAC and Karnataka Science & Technical Academy, Govt. of Karnataka held on 02 March 2022.

Faculty Development Programs Attended:

  • Organising Committee member & participated in the Five Days Faculty Development Program on “Research Methodology” organized by the R&D Cell, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire from 20-24 August 2024.