Dr. Rithin Kumar N.B

M.Sc, Ph.D

Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physics

Profile: Dr. Rithin Kumar N.B. has obtained Ph D degree in Physics from Visvesvaraya Technological University(VTU), Belgavi in 2017. He received his B.Sc and M.Sc in Physics from Mangalore University in 2004 and 2006 respectively. He has more than 15 years of teaching experience in reputed organisations of Karnataka. His research interests are nanomaterial, composites, polymer nanocomposites etc. He is also on the editorial board of a few international journals. He has published 16 research papers in international peer-reviewed journals and presented many research papers in various international conferences. Scopus Author ID: 55901092000 or ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002- 3984-1611.



  • Ph.D - Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi,2017
  • M.Sc.(Physics) - Mangalore University,2006
  • B.Sc (PCM) - Mangalore University,2004

    • Teaching Experience
  • A J Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangaluru , 2016 June-till date
  • Sinivas School Of Engineering, Mukka , 2011 August-2016 May
  • Jain P U college, Moodbidri , 2006 June - 2011 July
    • Research Experience
  • A J Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangaluru , 2016-till date
  • Srinivas School of Engineering,Mukka , 2011-2016

  • Nanocomposites, Nanoparticles and Thin Films

    1. Recognised Research Supervisor, VTU, Belagavi

                    JOURNALS: 14        CONFERENCE: 5
    JOURNALS
    1. Rithin Kumar N B, Santhosha Acharya, A Alhadhrami, BM Prasanna, SC Gurumurthy, Sangeetha Bhat "Role of TiO2/ZnONanofillers in Modifying the PropertiesPMMA Nanocomposites for Optical Device Applications" Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions A: Science, 45 (6), 2169-2179,2021(SJR 0.359, Q2, 2021)
    2. Rithin Kumar N B, Vincent Crasta, B M Praveen and Gananatha Shetty B. "Conductive mechanism of PVA (Mowiol 10-98) Filled with ZnO and MWCNTs Nanoparticles" Bulletin of Materials Science, 42 (3), 124, 2019 (SJR 0.333, Q3, 2021)
    3. BG Shetty, V Crasta, N B Rithin Kumar, K Rajesh, R Bairy. "Effect of nano fillers on electrical, mechanical, fluorescent and third order non-linear optical properties of PVA", Materials Research Express, 6 (7), 075055, 2019 (Q2, 0.35 SJR 2018)
    4. BG Shetty, Vincent Crasta, Rithin Kumar NB, K Rajesh, Raghavendra Bairy, Parutagouda Shankaragouda Patil. "Promising PVA/TiO2, CuO filled nanocomposites for electrical and third order nonlinear optical applications" Optical Materials,95, 109218, 2019 (Q1, 0.59 SJR 2018)
    5. K.Rajesh, Vincent Crasta, N. B. Rithin Kumar, Gananatha Shetty, P. D. Rekha, "Structural, optical, mechanical and dielectric properties of titanium dioxide doped PVA/PVP nanocomposite" Journal of Polymer Research,99 (26),1-10, 2019 (Q2, 0.41 SJR 2018)
    6. Rithin Kumar N B, B M Praveen and Vincent Crasta. "Electro active Sulfonated Polysulfone Polymer as Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in Acidic Medium" Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, 46 (3), 1-10, 2017 (Q2, 0.36 SJR 2018)
    7. Rithin Kumar N B, Vincent Crasta and B M Praveen. "Dielectric and Electric conductivity studies of PVA (Mowiol 10-98) doped with MWCNTs and WO3 Nanocomposites films" Materials Research Express, 3 (5), 055012, 2016 (Q2, 0.35 SJR 2018).
    8. Rithin Kumar N B, Vincent Crasta, B M Praveen and Mohan Kumar. "Studies on Structural, Optical and Mechanical Properties of MWCNTs and ZnO nanoparticles doped PVA nanocomposites" Nanotechnology Reviews, vol. 04, Issue 5, pp. 457-467, 2015 (Q2, 0.49 SJR 2018)
    9. Rithin Kumar N B, Vincent Crasta and B M Praveen. "Enhancement of Optical, Mechanical and MicroStructural Properties in Nanocomposite Films of PVA doped with WO3 Nanoparticles" International Journal of Structural Integrity, vol. 06, Issue 3, pp. 338-354, 2015 (Q3, 0.29 SJR 2018)
    10. Rithin Kumar N B, Vincent Crasta and B M Praveen. "Advancement in Microstructural, Optical and Mechanical Properties of PVA (Mowiol 10-98) Doped by ZnO Nanoparticles" Physics research International, vol.2014, pp.1-9, 2014. (Q4, 0.12 SJR 2018)
    11. Rithin Kumar N B, Vincent Crasta, Rajashekar F. Bhajantri and B. M. Praveen. "Microstructural and Mechanical Studies of PVA Doped with ZnO and WO3 Composites Films" Journal of Polymers, vol.2014, pp. 1-7, 2014.(Q4, 0.14 SJR 2018)
    12. Mohan Kumar, Rithin Kumar N B, B. Raghuveer, Kotian Sharun, Rai Yathiraj, Kumar Shanmukh, B. Shreeprakash "Study on Effect of Stirring Parameters on Tensile Properties of Coconut Shell Powder Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Composite" Applied Mechanics and Materials, vol.592-594, pp. 1180-1184, 2014 (Q4, 0.11 SJR 2018)
    13. M. Rame Gowda, Uma Devi, Somashekar N and Rithin Kumar N B. "Studies on flexural behaviour of PVA fibre-reinforced bendable concrete composites" Indian Concrete Journal (ICJ), vol. 88, no. 6, pp.25-32, June 2014. (Q3, 0.25 SJR 2018)
    14. Umadevi, Somashekar, Rithin Kumar N B, Vamshi. "Studies on the Behavior of Compressive Strength of Geo-Polymer Concrete using Recycled Aggregates" International Journal on Design and Manufacturing Technologies, vol. 7, No. 2, pp.39-45, 2013.(Q4, 0.13 SJR 2018)
    CONFERENCE
    1. Gananatha Shetty B, Vincent Crasta, Rithin Kumar N B and Rajesh K. Structural, Mechanical and Optical Properties of PVA Doped with TiO2 and ZnO Nanoparticles" AIP Conference Proceedings, 2100 (1), 020064, 2019 (0.18 SJR 2018)
    2. Rajesh K, Vincent Crasta, Rithin Kumar N B and Gananatha Shetty B."Study of Structural, Optical and Photoluminescence Properties of ZnO Doped PVA/PVP Nanocomposite" AIP Conference Proceedings 2100 (1), 020045 (2019) (0.18 SJR 2018)
    3. Rithin Kumar N B, Vincent Crasta, B. M. Praveen and B. Shreeprakash. "Enhancement of Micro Structural Properties of PVA Doped with MWCNTs and Metal oxide Nanocomposites Films" , AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 1665, 140002 (2015) (0.18 SJR 2018)
    4. Rithin Kumar N B, Vincent Crasta, B. M. Praveen, B. Shreeprakash and F. Viju. "Micro structural studies of PVA doped with metal oxide nanocomposites films" AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 1591, no. 1, pp.493-495 (2014) (0.18 SJR 2018)
    5. Electrochemical behaviour of alumina coatings in "National Conference on Emerging Trends in Applied Science" held at Rajarajeshwari Engineering College in 2017

    1. Fabrication of Self-assembled Inorganic nano patterns for superior photovoltaic device application, :Competitive research funding scheme under Visvesvaraya Technological University-TEQIP Cell, Govt. of Karnataka (VTU/TEQIP 3/2019/321 dated 10 Dec, 2019), 2019, Rs 2.00 Lakh
    2. Enhancement in Efficiency of Terrestrial Solar Cells via Design of Self Assembled Nanopatterns Multilayer Antireflection Coatings, VGST Scheme: RGS/F, 2019, Applied

                    PARTICIPATED: 12
    PARTICIPATED
    1. Particiipated in AICTE recognized one week FDP on " Nanosensors and Devices" @ AJIET Mangaluru. , 22/08/2022 to 26/08/2022
    2. Attended on week online training Program for teachers on "An overview of Teaching Techniques in Scientific " @ , 20/12/2021 to 24/12/2021
    3. Attended on week online training Program for teachers on "An overview of Teaching Techniques in Innovation and Design Thinking " @ , 6/12/2021 to 10/12/2021
    4. Participated and successfully completed the 5-day FDP on "Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education" @ AICTE, 13/9/2021 to 17/9/2021
    5. Participated and successfully completed the 5-day FDP on "Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education" @ AICTE @ , 13/9/2021 - 17/9/2021
    6. Attended five days FDP on 3D Printing’ under TEQIP 1.3 @ Department of Mechanical Engineering, A J Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangaluru, , 8/7/2019 to 12/7/2019
    7. One day workshop on 'New model curriculum for first year BE/B Tech CBCS Detailed Syllabus (2018-19) as per Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Format including Course Outcomes (CO) and Bloom's Taxonomy' under TEQIP-1.3 in Department of Engineering Physics Board, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) , Belagavi. @ Sahayadri Institute of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru, 19/7/2018
    8. Attended the one day workshop on 'New model curriculum for first year BE/B Tech –CBCS Detailed Syllabus (2018-19) as per Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Format including Course Outcomes (CO) and Bloom's Taxonomy' under TEQIP-1.3 @ Department of Engineering Physics Board, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) ,Belagavi , 19/7/2018
    9. Two days workshop on 'Advances in Nano-Science and Nano-Technology' @ Yenepoya Institute of Technology, Moodbidri, 30/10/2017 - 31/10/2017
    10. Participated in the two days’ workshop on 'Advances in Nano-Science and Nano-Technology' @ Department of Engineering Physics, Yenepoya Institute of Technology, Moodbidri, 30/10/2017 - 31/10/2017
    11. One day workshop on "Google Apps" held on 16th September 2017, jointly organized by the Department of Computer Science and engineering and Information science and Engineering, conducted at A J Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangaluru. @ A J Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangaluru, 16/9/2017
    12. Two-day workshop on 'Recent Developments in the Field of Mechanical Engineering and Composite Materials' @ Dr. M.V.Shetty Institute of Technology, Moodbidri., 20/2/2014-21/2/2014

    1. Session Chair for the Second gobal conference on Recent Advances in Sustainable Materials (GC-RASM 2022) @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 28/7/2022 - 29/7/2022
    2. NIRF Ranking, Member @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2022-23
    3. Coordinator For Yoga @ AJIET , 2022-23
    4. AICTE 3600 Degree feedback, Member @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2022-23
    5. Member, R&D Committee @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2019-Till Date
    6. Deputy Chief Superintendent for Digital valuation center at VTU Extension Centre, AJIET for UG (BE) and PG (MTech & MBA) examination @ AJIET VTU Extension Center, Mangaluru, 2019-20
    7. Chief Coordinator-AJIET Science Club @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2018-2021
    8. R & D Coordinator, Department of Physics @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2018-2021
    9. Valuation Cordinator for Digital valuation center at VTU Extension Centre, AJIET for UG (BE) and PG (MTech & MBA) examination @ AJIET VTU Extension Center, Mangaluru, 2018-19
    10. Deputy Chief Superintendent DCS (External) for the PhD as well as M.Sc (Engg.) by Research Course work Examinations @ SJEC, Vamanjoor, 2018-19
    11. Coordinator for the Science model in AJIET Science Fusion (State level competition for PU) @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2018
    12. Academic Advisor for I BE students @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2017-Till Date
    13. Class Advisor @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2017-Till date
    14. Member, Boy's Hostel Committee @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2016-Till date
    15. Chairman of Housekeeping Committee @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2016-Till date
    16. Chairman of Housekeeping and Canteen Maintenance Committee of the institution @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2016-2020
    17. Chairman of canteen Committee @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2016-19
    18. Academic Counsellor @ AJIET, Mangaluru, 2016- Till date
    19. Coordinator for VTU on line upload process @ AJIET, Mangaluru,

  • Google Scholar: - https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=EECPDbUAAAAJ&hl=en
  • Research gate: - https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2106656749_Rithin_Kumar_N_B
  • Linkedin: - https://in.linkedin.com/in/rithin-kumar-n-b-486a3512a
  • Scopus Author: - https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55901092000
  • ORCID: - http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3984-1611