Prof Naresh Padha

Prof. Naresh Padha

Professor — Department of Physics, University of Jammu

Ph.D. (Univ. of Jammu), 1993 Experience: 36+ yrs PI on multiple DST/UGC projects
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Biography & Academic Profile

Prof. Naresh Padha is a senior most faculty member at the University of Jammu with a research career spanning experimental semicomductor device-focused materials physics — especially thin-film compound semiconductors, Schottky barrier interfaces and optoelectronic device applications. He has supervised 13 Ph.D. students along with 22 M.Phil students in physics as well as electromics, led multiple funded projects (UGC, DST, DRDO, RUSA), and served in significant administrative roles including Dean acadmic affairs ,Dean research studies, Dean (Faculty of Sciences), Registrar, Rector of off-site campuses, Director of research and HRDC, and convenor of NAAC/NIRF steering committees. His research output includes 84+ peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings; many items include DOIs and journal links (see Publications below).

Current position

Professor — Dept. of Physics & Electronics, University of Jammu (Professor since 21 Jul 2003)

Ph.D. supervision

Ph.D. awarded: 13 | Ongoing: several research scholars (listed in CV)

Research grants

Major grants include DST–FIST, UGC–SAP/DRS, UGC Major/Minor grants, RUSA funding (totaling crores — details in Grants section below).

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Current Position

Designation: Professor
Organization: University of Jammu
Date of appointment as Professor: 21 July 2003
Pay Scale: Level 14.

Details from CV.

Key Administrative Roles

  • Dean Acadmic Affairs, University of Jammu (07/2020-06/2023).
  • Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu (12/2019-06/2020).
  • Dean of Faculty(Sciences), University of Jammu (03/2017-03/2020).
  • Registrar, University of Jammu (08/2011–05/2013).
  • Head of Department; Departmnet of Physics, University of Jammu (08/2005-10/2008).
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  • Director UGC-Human Resource Development Center (10/2015-06/2017)
  • Chief Coordinator Off-Site Campuses (10/2017-10/2018)
  • Incharge Chief Libraian Central Library, University of Jammu (06/2008-04/2010)
  • Coordinator UIT, University of Jammu (07/2013-10/2018)
  • Coordinator RUSA 2.0 (10/2028-06/2022)
  • Convener, Steering Committee NAAC/NIRF (since 06 Jul 2023)
  • PI and Coordinator on various RUSA and UGC projects (ongoing)

Education & Experience

Educational Qualifications

  • Ph.D., University of Jammu, 1993.
  • M.Phil., University of Jammu, 1987.
  • M.Sc. (Physics), University of Jammu, 1985.
  • B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Math), University of Jammu, 1983.

Teaching & Research Experience

  • Professor, Dept. of Physics & Electronics, University of Jammu (21 Jul 2003 — Present).
  • Reader (21 Jul 1995 — 20 Jul 2003); Lecturer (1994 onwards). Total experience: 36+ years.
  • Visting Scientist, Material Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Bangalore, India(1996,1997.2000)

Research Projects & Grants

Prof. Padha has led or coordinated multiple major projects funded by UGC, DST, DRDO and University grants including RUSA 2.0 infrastructure upgrades. Total listed completed projects: 13 (selected shown below).

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  • Financial Assistance (JU) — Research and Seed Grant (2023–24) — ₹2.00 Lacs.
  • Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0) — Upgradation of Scientific Infrastructure (2018–2022) — ₹70.00 Lacs.
  • University Grants Commission (UGC) — DRS Phase-III (SAP) (2013–2018) — ₹52.00 Lacs.
  • Department of Science & Technology (DST) — PURSE Grant (Purchase of X-Ray Diffractometer) (2011–2014) — ₹30.00 Lacs.
  • Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) — Directorate of ER & IPR (2009–2012) — ₹16.30 Lacs.
  • University Grants Commission (UGC) — DRS Phase-II (SAP) (2007–2012) — ₹46.50 Lacs.
  • University Grants Commission (UGC) — DRS Phase-I (SAP) (2002–2007) — ₹49.15 Lacs.
  • Department of Science & Technology (DST) — FIST (2000–2005) — ₹25.00 Lacs.
  • University Grants Commission (UGC) — DSA Phase-III (SAP) (1997–2002) — ₹58.00 Lacs.
  • University Grants Commission (UGC) — UGC Minor Research (1998–2000) — ₹0.15 Lacs.

Publications

Prof. Naresh Padha has authored 84 research publications in reputed international and national journals, 1 book, and 2 book chapters. His research contributions focus on semiconductor thin films, chalcogenide and chalcopyrite materials, photovoltaic and optoelectronic device engineering.

Selected Recent Publications (2024–2025)

  1. Dynamics of ALD-grown ZnO thin films with varying thicknesses and substrate temperatures for optoelectronic applications. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57 (2025) 336, Springer Nature. Authors: Zahoor Ahmed, Naresh Padha, Bhavya Padha, Zakir Hussain, Dimple Singh DOI: DOI Link. SCIE & Scopus | IF: 4.0 | CiteScore: 4.6
  2. Development of nanostructured Cu3SnS4 thin films through annealing of the stack of precursors for photonic applications Optical and Quantum Electronics (2025) 56(2024), Springer Nature Link Authors: Zakir hussain, Naresh Padha, Arun Banotra DOI: DOI link. Indexed in SCIE & Scopus | Impact Factor: 4.0 | CiteScore: 4.6
  3. Effect of substrate and annealing temperature on the physical properties of the thin films of SnSe2-SnSe alloy. Thin Solid Films, 802 (2024) 140459 ELSEVIER B.V. . Authors: Padma Dolma, Naresh Padha, Arun Banotra, Rajesh Niranjan, Zakir Hussain DOI: DOI link. Indexed in Scopus & SCIE | IF: 2.0 | CiteScore: 4.0
  4. Sequentially evaporated layer deposition stack of CuxS thin films for photonics applications. Journal of Materials Research and Technology 20 (2022) 3760-3771 ELSEVIER SCIENCE. Authors: Padma Dolma, Arun Banotra, Naresh Padha , Ajit Khosla DOI: DOI link. Scopus and Web of Science Indexed | IF: 6.4 | CiteScore: 9.5
  5. A two step method to obtain the 2D layers of SnSe2 single phase and study its physical characteristics for photovoltaic and photo converter devices. Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing,, 127 (2021) 877, Springer Link. Author: Naresh Padha, Shammi Kumar DOI: DOI link. SCIE & Scopus | IF: 2.7 | CiteScore: 4.9
View Complete Publications List (84)

The complete list of 84 refereed journal and conference papers (1994–2025) is available in the downloadable CV and includes works published in journals such as Applied Physics A, Journal of Materials Research & Technology, Solar Energy, Materials Chemistry & Physics, and Crystal Research & Technology.

  • Growth of nanostructured ZnTe thin films through annealing of the MSELD-prepared stack of precursors for photonic applications — Chemical Physics Impact, 2025.
  • Growth of nano-polycrystalline CuIn₁₋ₓAlₓSe₂ thin films and photovoltaic cell formation — Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024.
  • Processing of nanocrystalline thin films of selenium and formation of FTO/p-Se/n-CdS/In heterojunctions for photovoltaic response — Results in Optics, 2023.
  • ... and 60+ additional papers in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals since 1994.
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Books & Chapters

Ph.D. Supervision

Prof. Naresh Padha has supervised 13 Ph.D. theses (awarded) and is presently guiding 3 enrolled candidates at the University of Jammu in the fields of Physics and Electronics, focusing on semiconductor thin films, photovoltaic devices, and optoelectronic materials.

Ph.D. Awarded

Ph.D. Awarded — 13 Candidates

  • Mr. Rajinder Sharma — Ph.D. in Electronics — “Anomalous current-voltage behaviour of some Silicon and Gallium Arsenide Schottky barrier interfaces…” (05-05-2003)
  • Mr. Rakesh Sharma — Ph.D. in Physics — “Development of some stable and efficient photoelectrochemical/photovoltaic solar cell devices…” (29-08-2003)
  • Mr. Rakesh Vaid — Ph.D. in Electronics — “Simulation and Modeling of Power MOSFETs” (02-12-2008)
  • Mr. Narinder Kumar — Ph.D. in Physics — “Metal–semiconductor interface for Schottky barrier devices and ohmic contacts” (28-12-2011)
  • Mr. Ramesh Sachdeva — Ph.D. in Electronics — “Analysis of SnSe₂ thin-film Schottky Diodes and Ohmic Contacts” (03-06-2013)
  • Ms. Usha Parihar — Ph.D. in Electronics — “Preparation, Characterization and Application of Chalcopyrite Compound Semiconductor Cu(In₁₋ₓAlₓ)Se₂ Thin Films” (16-09-2013)
  • Mr. Arun Banotra — Ph.D. in Physics — “Preparation and characterization of Sn(S,Se) semiconducting thin films…” (28-09-2018)
  • Ms. Anjali Verma — Ph.D. in Electronics — “Fabrication and Characterization of Sn, Se & Te-based Polycrystalline Compound Semiconductor Thin Films and Devices” (31-07-2020)
  • Mr. Rajesh Niranjan — Ph.D. in Physics (2022) — “Study of some chalcopyrite compound semiconductor materials and thin films…” (11-11-2022)
  • Mr. Shammi Kumar — Ph.D. in Physics (2023) — “Study of some chalcogenide-based thin films and junction barriers…” (08-09-2023)
  • Mr. Shafiq Ahmed — Ph.D. in Physics (2023) — “Study of thin films of some chalcopyrite materials…” (15-02-2024)
  • Ms. Padma Dolma — Ph.D. in Physics (2024) — “Study of some group II–VI/IV–VI chalcogenide thin films…” (23-08-2024)
  • Mr. Zakir Hussain — Ph.D. in Physics (2025) — “Study of some chalcogenide compound semiconductor materials and thin films…” (08-07-2025)
Currently Enrolled Ph.D. Candidates

Ph.D. Candidates Currently Enrolled — 3

  • Ms. Meena Gupta — Ph.D. in Electronics — “Study of group IV–VI chalcogenide compound semiconducting materials and thin films for electronic device applications.” (Pursuing)
  • Mr. Dimple Singh — Ph.D. in Physics — “Study of some compound semiconductor thin films for optoelectronic and photovoltaic device applications.” (Pursuing)
  • Mr. Zahoor Ahmed — Ph.D. in Physics — “Studies on some nano-polycrystalline metal oxide and chalcogenide thin films for photonic applications.” (Pursuing)

Conferences, Workshops & Events Organized

Prof. Naresh Padha has organized and participated in numerous National and International Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops as Convener, Local Secretary, or Organizing Secretary. His active involvement includes the 101st Indian Science Congress (2014) hosted at the University of Jammu and the First International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Society (2021, Japan).

Total Scholarly Participations: 121
  • National: 74
  • International: 47

Show Detailed List of Conferences, Seminars & Workshops

A. National Conferences / Workshops

  • JK Women Science Congress – 2024 (11–13 Feb 2024) — Presented multiple papers on Cu₄SnS₄, ZnTe, and ZnO thin films for solar and UV applications.
  • National Workshop on Material Design and Processing, JNU & IAPT (8–10 May 2023) — Talks on ZnSe and ZnTe nanocrystalline thin films for photonic applications.
  • National Conference on Integrated Approach in Science and Technology, Govt. MAM College Jammu (27–28 Feb 2022) — Presentation on CuSnS thin film growth for solar cell technology.
  • 14th JK Science Congress (Dec 20–22, 2019) — Multiple talks on CdS, SnSe, In₂S₃, and thin film characterization for photovoltaic devices.
  • 106th Indian Science Congress, LPU Phagwara (Jan 3–7, 2019) — Chaired session and presented on 125th Anniversary of Great Indian Scientists.
  • National Seminar on Future India: Science & Technology, ISCA (23–25 Oct 2018) — Invited talk on nanostructured Sn(S,Se) thin films for solar applications.
  • IEEE MQCom National Seminar, University of Jammu (26 Apr 2017) — Study on CuInAlSe₂ compound semiconductors for solar design.
  • 1st J&K Science Congress, University of Jammu (7–9 Feb 2005) — Presented on power MOSFET technology.
  • ...and 60+ other National presentations (1990–2024) covering photovoltaic materials, crystallography, and optoelectronic device engineering.

B. International Conferences / Workshops

  • ISSMD–2024, Univ. of Kashmir — Invited talk on chalcopyrite thin films and pn-heterojunctions for photovoltaics (4–6 Oct 2024).
  • ICMSDNT–2024 — Presentations on ZnSe and ZnTe thin film engineering for sustainable materials (May 1–3, 2024).
  • ISSMD–2022 — Studies on asymmetric Ag/SnSe Schottky diodes (16–18 Dec 2022).
  • First International Conf. on Smart Green Connected Society, Yamagata Univ., Japan (Nov 2021) — Papers on Cu(In,Ga)Se₂ and ZnO thin films by ALD/SELD methods.
  • 7th International Conf. on Advanced Energy Materials, Portugal (Jul 2021) — Two-step SnSe₂ growth and analysis for photonic devices.
  • Advances in Functional Materials, Stony Brook Univ., USA (2015) — Invited talk on Sn(Se,Te) semiconductors and Schottky diodes for solar cells.
  • ISSMD–2013, University of Jammu — Presented multiple papers on GaAs Schottky diodes and SnSeTe thin films.
  • Photovoltaics Technical Conf., Aix-en-Provence, France (May 2010) — Paper on CuInAlSe₂ thin film properties for solar cells.
  • IWPSD, IIT Kanpur (2011) — Work on SnSe₂ thin films and CuInAlSe₂ optical properties.
  • ...and 35+ additional International conferences across India, Europe, USA, Japan, and Algeria between 1988–2024.

Awards, Fellowships & Memberships