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Manohara S R

Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gulbarga University, Bangalore University, Bahubali College of Engineering, Kalpataru Science College

Research areas: Materials Science · Polymers and Plastics · Polymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and Irradiation · Conducting polymers and applications · Dielectric materials and actuators

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3093-5416
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S. R. Manohara, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India. He has obtained MSc in Physics from Bangalore University securing fourth rank and a Ph.D. from Gulbarga University. He has more than twenty years of teaching and research experience and has taught subjects such as Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Engineering Electromagnetics, Fields, Lines and Waves, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, etc. Manohara has published 73 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals and 4 book chapters with a total h–index of 19, cumulative impact factor of > 166, and total citations of > 2030. He has successfully guided three candidates for their PhD and two students nearing the submission of their PhD theses. He has authored a book titled "Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic Theory" with S Chand and Company Limited, New Delhi [ISBN: 9789-3528-34402]. He is also a reviewer of various journals of international repute and has participated/presented several research papers at international/national conferences. He has edited/reviewed textbooks for various publishers of national and international reputation.

Manohara has two ongoing sponsored research projects funded by UGC-DAE CSR and IUAC, New Delhi. He has successfully implemented two sponsored research projects funded by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology & Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka. He has received many awards, fellowships, and recognitions, which include VGST-Young Scientist, IASc-INSA-NASI Research Fellowship, Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, Travel Fellowships (DST, UGC, CCSTDS and CICS), etc. He has visited Italy and South Korea as a guest scientist to participate in conferences sponsored by the Government of India (DST, UGC, CCSTDS, and CICS). He is a member of various scientific societies such as MRSI, ICS, IAPT, etc. His areas of research interest include nanotechnology, radiation physics, and materials science.

Employment

  • Siddaganga Institute of Technology Associate Professor
    2014 - Present
  • Siddaganga Institute of Technology Assistant Professor
    2011 - 2014
  • Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology Assistant Professor
    2010 - 2011
  • Bahubali College of Engineering Assistant Professor
    2009 - 2010
  • ICFAI Institute of Science and Technology Faculty Associate
    2005 - 2006
  • AMC Engineering College Lecturer
    2004 - 2005
  • Kalpataru Institute of Technology Lecturer
    2002 - 2004

Education

Projects & Funding

  • Development of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) based hybrid nanocomposites for high performance thermoelectric generator UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, University Grants Commission
    2022 - 2025
  • Ion induced modification of ferroelectric polymer composites for EMI shielding Inter-University Accelerator Centre
    2021 - 2024
  • Development of novel graphene-polymer hybrid nanocomposites for efficient flame retardant and electromagnetic interference shielding applications Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology & Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru
    2016 - 2019
  • Thermally stable graphene based polymer nanocomposites for flame retardant applications Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology & Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru
    2015 - 2016
  • International Travel Grant Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology
    2013 - Present
  • International Travel Grant Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS), Chennai
    2013 - Present
  • International Travel Grant Centre for Cooperation in Science and Technology among Developing Societies (CCSTDS), Chennai
    2010 - Present
  • International Travel Grant Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology
    2010 - Present

Publications (82)