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
8. Morphological modification of zinc oxide nanoparticles by sulphur incorporation, Geethu R., Santhosh M. V., K. Sreekumar, International Conference on Current Trends in Chemistry, organized by CUSAT, during 11th -12th March, 2022.
9. Hydrothermal synthesis of WO3 nanoparticles: Characterization and sonocatalytic study. M.V. Santhosh, K.S. Devaky, M.K. Jayaraj. International Conference on Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM 20) on 14th to 16th January 2020 at Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam.
10. Sonocatalytic performance of rectangular WS2 nanoplates synthesized by solvothermal method” M.V. Santhosh, K.S. Devaky. International conference on Advanced Energy Materials for a Sustainable Future (ICAEMS 2024) organized by the Department of Science and Humanities, FISAT, Angamaly during 22^nd & 23^rd August 2024.

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)
4. Received APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University research seed money of 1.40 lakh in 2025 for the project entitled “Development of tungsten based ….. industrial area, Ernakulam. (U.O.No. 1117/2025/KTU, Dated: 12.05.2025)

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
3. Invited talk: International Online Conference on Nano Materials (ICN 2021), April 9-11, 2021, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Topic: “Efficient Hydrothermal Synthesis of WS2 Nanosheets for Photothermal Therapy”

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

  FDP attended

1. APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Sponsored FDP (5 days) on Psychology for Engineers, August 22-26, 2022  organized by Department of Basic science and humanities, SSET
2. Faculty development programme RHEME 2K18 organized by research and development wing KVM group of Institutions on 9th February 2018 at KVM technical campus Cherthala.
3. Tamil Nadu State Government Sponsored Five Day FDP Programme on ‘Research frontiers in Physics’ from 11-09-2023 to 15-09-2023 organized by Department of Physics, Government college of Engineering, Trichy.
4. Five Days National Virtual FDP On “Integrating NEP 2020 into Higher Education: Strategies for Faculty Development and Curriculum Innovation” held from 02.09.2024 to 06.09.2024 organized by Department of Business Administration (UG) & Department of Commerce (IB), Hindusthan College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore-641028
5. Attended 7^th online workshop on IKS-TKDL : Traditional Knowledge-Intellectual Property and people’s rights, organized by IKS Division from 1^st till 4^th and 7^th April 2025.
6. Five day FDP on Emerging trends in Graph Theory organized by department of Basic Science and Humanities, SCMS SSET, Karukutty Kerala from 21/4/2025 to 25/4/2025