Dr.Santhosh_M V

Journal publications

1. Thin Film Solar Cells with Extremely Thin Absorber Layer Having Multiple Absorption Bands: A Novel Attempt.  M.V. Santhosh, C.Sudha Kartha, K. P. Vijayakumar, K.Rajeev Kumar.  Solar Energy, 122 (2015) 712–717. 2) 
2. All sprayed ITO free CuInS2/In2S3 solar cell.  M.V. Santhosh, D. R. Deepu, K. Rajeev Kumar, C.Sudha Kartha, K. P. Vijayakumar.  Solar Energy, 108 (2014) 508–514. 3)
3.  Spray pyrolysed micro porous TiO2 thin films by optimization of substrate temperature for all sprayed solar cells.  M. V. Santhosh, D. R. Deepu, R. Geethu, K Rajeev Kumar, C. Sudha Kartha, K. P. Vijayakumar.    Semiconductor Science and Technology, 29 (2014) 115026 (7pp). 
4. Overcoming consistency constrains of ITO/ZnO/P3HT:PCBM/Ag solar cell by open air annealing and its systematic stability study under inborn conditions.        R. Geethu, M. V. Santhosh, C. Sudha Kartha, K. P. Vijayakumar.       Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 30 (2019) 18981–18989.
5. Hydrothermal synthesis of WO3 nanoparticles: Characterization and sonocatalytic study.   M.V. Santhosh, K.S. Devaky, M.K. Jayaraj.   Materials Today: Proceedings 25 (2020) 183–185. 
6. Optimistic exploitation of Poly(3-hexyl thiophene-benzothiadiazole) D-A copolymer for low Voc loss bulk heterojunction solar cells. Geethu R, Sona Narayanan , Santhosh M.V, K.P. Vijayakumar, K.S. Devaky , K. Sreekumar Optical Materials 129 (2022) 112481.
7. A novel, facile, and efficient two-step hydrothermal route for WS2 nanosheets and its optimistic exposure as competent industrial-level sonocatalyst. M. V. Santhosh, R. Geethu,  K. S. Devaky Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 32  (2021)9357–9367.
8.  Solvothermal synthesis of WS2 rectangular nanoplates and their application in photothermal therapy.M. V. Santhosh, R. Geethu,  K. S. Devaky Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34(2023)385.
9. Improvement of Device Parameters of CuInS2/In2S3Junction Deposited Using Automated Spray Machine.  M.V Santhosh, C. Sudha Kartha and K. P. Vijayakumar.   AIP Conf. Proc., 1349, 673-674(2011).
10. Ageing studies on CuInS2/In2S3 junction (2.5 × 2 cm2) deposited using automated spray machine.  M. V. Santhosh, C. Sudha Kartha, and K. P. Vijayakumar.   AIP Conf. Proc., 1591, 639-641(2014).
11. Improvement in properties of window layer of sprayed CuInS2/In2S3 solar cell by optimization of tin doping.  M. V Santhosh, M. S. Sreejith, C. Sudha Kartha, and K. P. Vijayakumar.  AIP Conf. Proc, 1576, 76-78 (2014).

Conference Presentations

1. Sprayed TiO2 Thin Films for Solar Cell Applications: M.V. Santhosh, K. Rajeev Kumar, C. Sudha Kartha, K. P. Vijayakumar, ICEEE 2015, International conference conducted by Department of Physics CUSAT, Cochin, on Feb 5-7 (2011).
2. The role of thickness of In2S3 buffer layer in CuInS2/In2S3 junction deposited using automated spray machine: M V Santhosh, C.Sudha kartha and K. P. Vijayakumar, Horizons in Thin Film Technology (HTFT-2011), TOC H Institute Of Science and Technology, Arakkunnam, Kerala,2021 January (2011).
3. Preparation of CuInS2/In2S3 Thin film Solar Cell Using Spray Pyrolysis: The effect of Cu concentration: M V Santhosh, C.Sudha Kartha and K. P. Vijayakumar: National Conference on Current Trends in Material Science (CTMS-11), Christian College, Chengannur, Kerala, 4-6 Aug (2011).
4. The role of  In2S3  buffer layer in  CuInS2/In2S3 junction deposited using automated spray  machine: M V Santhosh, C.Sudha Kartha and K. P. Vijayakumar: International Conference for Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT 2011), Suntec, Singapore, 26 Jun-1Jul (2011).
5. Facile and efficient hydrothermal synthesis of WO3 nanoplates: Characterization and sonocatalytic study, M V Santhosh, K S Devaky, M K Jayaraj, NANOSE-2019, Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu.
6. WO3 nanoplates for efficient sonocatalytic removal of methylene blue dye from industrial waste water: M V Santhosh, K S Devaky, M K Jayaraj: Virtual international conference on surface Chemistry (SUCH-2020), Annamalai University, 27-28th August 2020.
7. Facile and efficient hydrothermal synthesis of WS2 nanosheets: Application as photothermal agent for photothermal therapy. M V Santhosh, K S Devaky : International Online Conference on Nano Materials (ICN 2021), 09th – 11th April 2021, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Book Chapters

1. Inorganic Nanomaterials in Organic Solar Cells: A Renewable Energy Application : Geethu R., Anju Nair, and Santhosh M. V : New Advances in Materials Technologies Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field Practices. : Apple Academic Press, November 2023.
2. Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy Applications: M. V. Santhosh, R. Geethu, R. Divya, N. Ragesh, and Sam John: Advances in Energy Materials, Apple Academic Press, April 2023.
3. Carbon Nanotubes for a Greener Environment: Divya Radha, Rakesh N, M. V. Santhosh, K. S. Devaky, and Sam John : Carbon Nanotubes by Ann Rose Abraham et. al. Functionalization and Potential Applications : Apple Academic Press, January 2022.
4. Nanotechnology for Quaternary Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) Solar Cells : Santhosh M. V., Geethu R., and Anju Nair : Resilience and Sustainability for Energy and Water, Apple Academic Press, May 2023.

Awards and Honours: 

1. Selected as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) funded project entitled “Development of stable and low cost thin film solar cells using automated spray technique” (Budget 2.35 Crores).
2. National Cadet Corps (NCC) ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificate holder.
3. Awarded Dr. D S Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowship (78 list, PH/18-19/004)

Professional Activities

1. Chief Guest for Physics Association inauguration at Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies, Kodakara on 26/10/2023 and delivered a talk on “ Solar cells : The quest for alternate energy resources”
2. Resource person for International seminar on “Physics of the future” Organized by Department of Physics, Baby John Memorial Government College, Chavara, 20-22 November 2023

Technical programs attended: 

1. National workshop on Energy Materials (EM-2014), organized by Department of Physics, CUSAT
2. National workshop on Current Trends in Applied Physics (CTAP)- 2015, organized by Department of Physics, CUSAT
3. UGC-sponsored workshop on Material Characterization Tools and Techniques (2015), organized by CAM and Department of Physics, CUSAT
4. National workshop on Technology for Aged (NWTA-2015), organized by Centre for Enabling Technology for Aged, CUSAT