Dr. Parthasaradhi Reddy | Photocatalytic Applications | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Parthasaradhi Reddy completed his Ph.D. in Physics at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, in 2015, with a thesis on the optical and dielectric properties of doped glass materials. He earned his M.Sc. in Physics from Seshachala Degree and PG College, Puttur, in 2005, with a 77.3% score. His B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science was obtained from Dr. AER Degree College, Tirupathi, in 2003, achieving 69%. Dr. Reddy’s educational background also includes Intermediate studies at SV Junior College, Tirupathi, in 1999, and SSC from Vasishta Residential School, Ramanaiahgaripalli, Pakala, in 1997.

Dr. Parthasaradhi Reddy’s research focus spans a diverse range of topics within the field of materials science and applied physics. His work prominently features the study of optical and dielectric properties of various doped glass materials, including Cr³⁺, Cu²⁺, and rare earth elements such as Tb³⁺, Sm³⁺, Er³⁺, and Yb³⁺. His research encompasses the synthesis and characterization of advanced materials like P2O5-ZnO-LiF glasses and ZnO/SnO₂ composites, with applications in luminescence and energy transfer-based emission analysis. Dr. Reddy has also explored the development of thin-film photovoltaics, supercapacitor materials, and photoelectrochemical cells. His contributions extend to the enhancement of optoelectronic performance in thin films through doping techniques and the investigation of structural and optical properties of nanostructures and composites for various technological applications. His research aims to innovate and improve material properties for better performance in electronic and energy-related applications.

Dr.Parthasaradhi Reddy has had a distinguished career in academia, beginning as a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Seshachala Degree and PG College in Puttur from July 2005 to June 2008. They then advanced to become an Assistant Professor of Physics at Shree Institute of Technical Education in Tirupathi, where they served from June 2008 to June 2013, before being promoted to Associate Professor at the same institution from June 2013 to July 2016. Following this, they joined Vel Tech Deemed to be University in Avadi, Chennai, initially as an Assistant Professor from July 2016 to May 2023. Since May 2023, they have been serving as an Associate Professor of Physics at Vel Tech Deemed to be University.

Study of Structural and Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Ferrite (CoFe2O4) Nanostructures
Authors: V. P. Senthil, J. Gajendiran, S. Gokul Raj, T. Shanmugavel
Journal: Chemical Physics Letters
Volume/Issue: 695, Pages 19-23
Citations: 100
Year: 2018
This paper explores the structural and magnetic characteristics of cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) nanostructures, focusing on their potential applications in various technological fields.

Li2OLiFZnF2B2O3P2O5: MnO Glasses–Thermal, Structural, Optical, and Luminescence Characteristics
Authors: CP Reddy, V. Naresh, KTR Reddy
Journal: Optical Materials
Volume/Issue: 51, Pages 154-161
Citations: 52
Year: 2016
This study investigates the thermal, structural, optical, and luminescence properties of MnO-doped glasses, providing insights into their potential uses in optical applications.

Energy Transfer Based Emission Analysis of (Tb3+, Sm3+): Lithium Zinc Phosphate Glasses
Authors: CP Reddy, V. Naresh, R. Ramaraghavulu, BH Rudramadevi, KTR Reddy, …
Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
Volume/Issue: 144, Pages 68-75
Citations: 50
Year: 2015
This paper examines the energy transfer mechanisms in lithium zinc phosphate glasses doped with Tb3+ and Sm3+, focusing on their emission properties.

Energy Transfer and Colour Tunability in UV Light Induced Tm3+/Tb3+/Eu3+: ZnB Glasses Generating White Light Emission
Authors: V. Naresh, K. Gupta, CP Reddy, BS Ham
Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
Volume/Issue: 175, Pages 43-50
Citations: 34
Year: 2017
This research highlights the energy transfer and color tunability in ZnB glasses under UV light, focusing on their ability to produce white light emission.

Photoluminescence and Energy Transfer Process in Bi3+/Sm3+ Co-Doped Phosphate Zinc Lithium Glasses
Authors: CP Reddy, V. Naresh, BC Babu, S. Buddhudu
Journal: Advances in Materials Physics and Chemistry
Volume/Issue: 4 (09), 165
Citations: 27
Year: 2014
The paper investigates the photoluminescence and energy transfer processes in phosphate zinc lithium glasses co-doped with Bi3+ and Sm3+.

The Effect of Calcination’s Temperature on the Structural, Morphological, Optical Behaviour, Hemocompatibility, and Antibacterial Activity of Nanocrystalline Co3O4 Powders
Authors: J. Gajendiran, N. Sivakumar, CP Reddy, JR Ramya
Journal: Ceramics International
Volume/Issue: 46 (4), Pages 5469-5476
Citations: 18
Year: 2020
This paper explores how different calcination temperatures affect the structural, morphological, optical, hemocompatibility, and antibacterial properties of Co3O4 nanocrystalline powders.

Energy Transfer Induced Enhancement in NIR Luminescence Characteristics of Yb3+/Er3+ Co-Doped Sodium Zinc Bismuth Fluorophosphate Glasses
Authors: CP Reddy, R. Ramaraghavulu, T. Kalpana, J. Gajendiran
Journal: Optical Materials
Volume/Issue: 100, Article 109616
Citations: 16
Year: 2020
The study focuses on the enhancement of near-infrared (NIR) luminescence characteristics in sodium zinc bismuth fluorophosphate glasses co-doped with Yb3+ and Er3+.

Dr. Parthasaradhi Reddy’s research timeline showcases a distinguished career in materials science and applied physics. Starting in 2014, he explored photoluminescence and energy transfer in co-doped glasses, advancing to studies on optical gain in various glass systems by 2015. His focus extended to lithium zinc fluoro telluro phosphate glasses and tricobalt tetraoxide nanostructures between 2016 and 2017. By 2018 and 2019, his research included magnetic and optical properties of cobalt ferrite and cadmium sulfide quantum dots. In 2020, he investigated energy transfer in sodium zinc bismuth fluorophosphate glasses and nanocrystalline Co₃O₄ powders. More recently, in 2022, 2023, and 2024, his work has concentrated on developing thin films for photovoltaics, enhancing supercapacitors, and advancing photoelectrochemical cells, pushing the boundaries of material science for innovative applications in electronics and energy technology.