Dr Hema Chutani
Associate Professor | Department of Physics
Contact (Off.): +91-11-27667458
Email Address : hemachutani[at]gmail[dot]com
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Molecular Physics & Solid State Physics
- Ph. D. , March 2010 , University of Delhi
- M.Sc. (Physics) , 2002 , University of Delhi
- B.Sc. (H) (Physics) , 2000 , University of Delhi
- Working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College since 21-7-2010 on permanent basis.
- Worked as an Assistant Professor in Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College from 4-8-2005 to 20-7-2010 on ad hoc basis.
# Solid State Physics
# Waves and Optics
# Mechanics
# Modern Optics and Opto-Electronics
# Electronics
- Co-convener, ECA, Hansraj College, 2020-21.
- Convener, Department Admissions (M. Sc. Physics), Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2020-21.
- Member, Administrative Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2020-21.
- Member, Department Lab Infrastructure Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2020-21.
- Co-convener, ECA, Hansraj College, 2019-20.
- Superintendent Practical Examinations, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, November 2019.
- Member, Time Table Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2019-20.
- Member, Purchase Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2019-20.
- Member, Department Lab Infrastructure Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2019-20.
- Convener, Music and Dance Society, Hansraj College, 2018-19.
- Member, Environment Awareness Committee, Hansraj College, 2018-19.
- Convener, Department Admissions (M. Sc. Physics), Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2018-19.
- Convener, Music and Dance Society, Hansraj College, 2017-18
- Member, Canteen Committee, Hansraj College, 2017-18
- Member, Department Lab Infrastructure Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2017-18.
- Convener, Music and Dance Society, Hansraj College, 2016-17
- Member, Canteen Committee, Hansraj College, 2016-17
- Member, Purchase Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2016-17
- Member, Time Table Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2016-17
- Member, Department NAAC Presentation Committee , Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2016-17
- Convener, Library Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2015-16
- Convener, Dance Society, Hansraj College, 2015-16.
- Member, Internal Complaints Committee, Hansraj College, 2015-16.
- Member, Student Welfare Committee, Hansraj College, 2015-16.
- Member, Department Lab Infrastructure Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2015-16.
- Member, Department Lab Infrastructure Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2014-15.
- Member, Student Welfare Committee, Hansraj College, 2013-14.
- Member, Academic Affairs Committee, Hansraj College, 2013-14.
- Member, Time Table Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2013-14.
- Member, Purchase Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, 2012-13
- Superintendent Practical Examinations, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, April 2012
- Superintendent Practical Examinations, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, November 2011.
- Convener, Physics and Electronics Society: LUMEN, Hansraj College, 2011-12.
- Member, Student Welfare Committee, Hansraj College, 2011-12.
- Worked with Admission Committee (Sciences), Hansraj College, 2009-10.
Electron scattering from tri-atomic and tetra-atomic molecules using the R-matrix method
Completed Projects
1. “To study the effect of filters on the optical activity of different sugar solutions”, Minor DBT Project, 2017-18.
2. “To study the bending of beams and determine the Young’s modulus of the material of a bar (a meter rod) by using it as a cantilever”, Minor DBT Project, 2017-18.
3. “To determine Specific Rotation of Optically Active Substances”, Minor DBT Project, 2016-17.
4. “To design an off-balance Wheatstone Bridge and investigating the dependence of the bridge linearity and bridge sensitivity on circuit parameters”, Minor DBT Project, 2016-17.
5. “Study of Stuctural Properties of using X-ray diffraction”, Minor DBT Project, 2016-17.
6. "Development of Visible Light activated photo catalyst for water treatment", UGC Innovation Project, 2015-16.
- Hema Munjal and K. L. Baluja, Electron scattering with a SiF2 molecule using the R-matrix method, Phys. Rev. A 80 (2009) 052704.(ISSN: 2469-9926)
- Hema Munjal, K. L. Baluja and Jonathan Tennyson, Electron collisions with the NO2 radical using the R-matrix method, Phys. Rev. A 79 (2009) 032712. (ISSN: 2469-9926)
- Hema Munjal and K. L. Baluja, Electron-impact study of PH3 : an R-matrix approach, J. Phys. B : At. Mol. Opt. Phys. 40 (2007) 1713. (ISSN : 0953-4075)
- Hema Munjal and K. L. Baluja, Low-energy electron scattering with polar molecule NH3 using the R-matrix method, Phys. Rev. A 74 (2006) 032712.(ISSN: 2469-9926)
- Hema Munjal and K. L. Baluja, Elastic and excitation processes of electron impact on C3 using the R-matrix method, J. Phys. B : At. Mol. Opt. Phys. 39 (2006) 3185.(ISSN : 0953-4075)
- “Advanced Materials: Theory and Applications”, Poster Presentation, UGC-DRDO-CSIR sponsored National Conference, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, September 26-28, 2019.
- “Nanotechnology: Emerging Frontiers and Applications”, Oral Presentation, National Workshop, Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry, Shyam Lal College, January 30-31, 2017.
- “XVI National Conference on Atomic and Molecular Physics”, Poster Presentation, TIFR, Mumbai, January 8-11, 2007
- “XV National Conference on Atomic and Molecular Physics”, Poster Presentation, PRL, Ahmedabad, December 20-23, 2004
- Resource Person, “DU -Pre-entrance summer school-2018”, ILLL, University of Delhi.
- Resource Person, “DU -Pre-entrance summer school-2017”, ILLL, University of Delhi.
Conferences/Workshops/FDP/Seminars Organized
- Convener, “Advanced Materials : Theory and Applications”, UGC-DRDO-CSIR sponsored National Conference, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, September 26-28, 2019.
- Convener, “Hands on Training Program for the Laboratory staff”, Workshop, IQAC and Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, June 13 and 17, 2019.
- Convener, “Introduction to Scilab”, DBT sponsored Faculty Development Workshop, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, September 22-23, 2017.
- Member, “Characterization of Materials by X-ray Diffraction”, DBT sponsored Workshop, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, February 23-24, 2016.
Participation in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Talks/Lectures/Webinars
- “Student Learning Centre : Objectives and Perspectives”, Webinar, Student Learning Centre, IQAC, Hansraj College, July 13, 2020.
- “Simulation in Physics”, National Online Experimental Workshop, Indian Association of Physics Teachers – Asian Physics Olympiad Cell, July 10 – 12, 2020.
- “Basic Documentation for Teachers”, Webinar, Paramarsh and IQAC, Hansraj College, June 22, 2020.
- “Quest for Quality : Ranking and Accreditation”, Webinar, IQAC, Hansraj College, May 23,2020.
- “Role of ICC and Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Workmen at Workplace”, Webinar, Internal Complaints Committee and IQAC, Hansraj College, May 22, 2020.
- “Covid 19 : Challenges and Road Ahead”, Webinar, Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre, Hansraj College, May 07-09, 2020.
- “Strengthening the immune system with Naturopathy”, Webinar, Department of Botany and IQAC, Hansraj College, May 06, 2020.
- “Stress Management during Covid-19 Phase”, Webinar, Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre, Hans Raj College, May 01-03, 2020.
- “Leadership Role in Uncertain Times”, Webinar, Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre, Hansraj College, April 30, 2020.
- “Crime against women in conflict areas and areas affected by natural calamities”, Collaborative Seminar, Women Development Cell, Hansraj College, January 31, 2020.
- “Indo-US Colloquium on Recent Developments in Interdisciplinary Research”, IQAC, Department of Chemistry, Hansraj College, July 02, 2018.
- “Advances in Optoelectronics” and “MATLAB”, DBT sponsored Faculty Development Program, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, October 04, 2017.
- “Quantum Entanglement and the EPR Paradox” and “Computer Interfaced Science Experiments using EXPEYES”, Seminar cum Workshop, Department of Physics and Electronics, Hansraj College, March 30, 2017.
- “Embedded Systems and Synthesis of Nano-materials”, Faculty Development Workshop, Department of Physics and Electronics and IQAC, Hansraj College, January 6-7, 2017.
- "E-content creation in Physics", Capacity –Building Workshop, Institute of Life Long Learning (ILLL), University of Delhi, June 21, 2016.
- "Active Learning Integrating Hands on Experiments and Multimedia resources", Collaborative Workshop, Miranda House, University of Delhi, October 7-8, 2013
Training Courses (Refresher/Equivalent FDP and Orientation courses)
- One week (Online) Faculty Development Programme on “E-content Generation and Managing Online Teaching” from December 11- December 17, 2020 organized by Sri Aurobindo College (E), University of Delhi in collaboration with Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre, Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
- One week (Online) Faculty Development Programme on 'Research Methodology and Data Analysis' from December 19 - December 24, 2020 organized by Faculty Development Centre, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana.
- Two weeks interdisciplinary Faculty Development Programme on “Challenges before the academia in the era of Gadgets, E-Communication and Artificial Intelligence” from December 15, 2018 to December 28, 2018 organized by Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre, Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
- Refresher Course in Physics from October 13, 2016 to November 03, 2016 organi77mzed by CPDHE, University of Delhi.
- Refresher Course in Physics and Electronics from September 20, 2012 to October 11, 2012 organized by CPDHE, University of Delhi.
- Orientation Programme from December 13, 2011 to January 9, 2012 organized by CPDHE, University of Delhi.
Association with Professional Bodies
- Indian Association of Physics Teachers, Kanpur (Life time Membership)
- Indian Association of Analytical Scientists, Faridabad (Life time Membership)
