The Department of Geophysics was introduced in 2020-2021 academic session as an interdisciplinary post graduate course comprising of Geology and Physics subjects. Seven regular teachers from Physics Department (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/17) and six regular teachers from Geology Department (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/16) along with two Guest teachers are looking after the Department. The list of teachers involved in the course is as given below:

1. Prof. Lalhriatzuala, M.Sc. Physics (IIT Delhi), Ph.D. (IIT Guwahati) - HOD (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/93)

2. Prof. Shivraj Gurung, M.Sc. Physics (NEHU), Ph.D. (Assam University, Silchar) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/92)

3. Prof. Saitluanga, M.Sc. Geology (University of Mysore), Ph.D. (Mizoram University) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/80)

4. Dr. H. Lawmkima, M.Sc. Geology (Madras University), Ph.D. (Mizoram University) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/81)

5. Dr. Y. Rangeela Devi, M.Sc. Physics (Delhi University), Ph.D. (Manipur University) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/94)

6. Dr. Lalrinthara Pachuau, M.Sc. Physics (IIT Guwahati), Ph.D. (Mizoram University) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/95)

7. Dr. N. Surajkumar Singh, M.Sc. Physics (Maharshi Dayanand University), Ph.D. (Manipur University) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/96)

8. Dr. V. Vanthangliana, M.Sc. Geology (University of Mysore), Ph.D. (Mizoram University) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/84)

9. Dr. Lalmuanpuia Vanchhawng, M.Sc. Physics (Mizoram University), Ph.D. (Mizoram University) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/97)

10. Dr. Bubul Bharali, M.Sc. Physics (Mizoram University), Ph.D. (Mizoram University) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/83)

11. Dr. C. Lalremruatfela, M.Sc. Geology (Mizoram University), Ph.D. (Mizoram University) (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/146)

12. Dr. Malsawmtluangkima Hauhnar, M.Sc. Geology (Mizoram University), Ph.D. (Mizoram University), (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/155)

13. Dr. Anup Debnath, M.Sc. Physics, Ph.D. (https://pucollege.edu.in/departments/faculty-details/98)

14. Mr. Zosangliana Ralte MSc.Tech Applied Geology, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, NET, GATE - Guest Faculty

15. Mr. Lalruatpuia Tlau MSc.Tech Applied Geophysics, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, NET, GATE - Guest Faculty

As an interdisciplinary and job oriented course, the design of the syllabus and the method of teaching adopted for the course aim to train the students in relevant areas including electromagnetism, electronics, radioactivity, data acquisition, processing and analysis, geophysical exploration and seismic techniques.

The department is equipped with the following Advanced Geophysical and Geotechnical Equipment:

1.     Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW)

2.     Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)

3.     Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES)

4.     Tromino for Ambient Noise study

5.     Soil swell test apparatus

6.     Rock Unconfined Compression Strength testing machine (UCS)

7.     Triaxial Testing Apparatus of Soil

8.     Direct Shear Testing apparatus of soil

9.     Point Load testing machine, digital and analog

10.  Slake durability index for rocks

11.  Rock Schmidt Rebound hammer

12. Core cutting machine for rocks
    

    

STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENTS

GATE Qualified

AIR 260 in 2023

AIR 150 in 2024

AIR 67 in 2026

CSIR NET Qualified

NET JRF in 2023 June

NET JRF in 2024June

NET Asst Professor in 2023 Dec

NET Asst Professor in 2025 June

NET PhD qualified in 2025 june

RESEARCH PLACEMENTS & PhD Offers

4 ongoing PhD at Mizoram University

1 ongoing at IIT Gandhinagar

1 ongoing at CSIR National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)

1JRF at Institute of Seismological Research (ISR),Gujarat

PhD offer from James Cook University,Australia, University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London.

Student’s Publication & Conferences

MSc dissertation published at Journal of Seismology

MSc dissertation work presented at American Geophysical Union (AGU25) New Orleans,LA USA.

Admission

For admission to the Geophysics course in the college, Physics is mandatory subject in B.Sc. Admission is given on the basis of entrance test conducted by the college. Although the total number of seats in the course is only 10, 13 students were admitted in 2020 with the permission of the Mizoram University.