Dr. F. Jyothi Serrao

Areas of Interest

No areas of interest listed.

Ph.D. Supervision

• 1. Research scholar name: Ms. Rashmi N Area of Research: Metal oxide-based thin films for Optoelectronic applications
• 2. Research scholar name: Ms. Anusha K Area of Research: Metal oxide-based nanocomposites for sensing applications

Awards / Grants

• 1. Secured First Rank with Gold Medal in M.Sc Physics ( Electronic) Under Mangalore University.
• 2.Best research paper presentation award in the International Conference on ‘Recent Advances in Nano Science and Technology 2015 (RAINSAT-2015)’ held in Sathyabhama University, Chennai, India.
• VGST, KFIST L1 – Rs. 15 lakhs for the project titled “Design and Development of VOC sensor for early Detection of Cancer”

Journal

• [1] N. Rashmi, Felcy Jyothi Serrao, Veena Shivadas Kindalkar, S. Raghavendra, N. B. Rithin Kumar,K. Kumara, “High-Energy Electron Irradiation-Induced Modulations of Al and Ga Co-Doped ZnO Thin Films for Radiation-Hardened Optoelectronic Devices” has been published in the International Journal of “MRS Advances”(2026). (Q3, Impact Factor 0.9, Scopus Indexed, Publisher: Springer Nature) https://doi.org/10.1557/s43580-026-01686-5
• [2] Veena Shivadas Kindalkar,Sandeep K. M, Felcy Jyothi Serrao ,S. M. Dharmaprakash , Eco-friendly synthesis of reduced graphene oxide via Mimosa pudica extract: structure–property correlation and nonlinear optical response. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 37, 959 (2026)..(Q2, Impact factor 2.8, Indexed in SCIE and Scopus, Publisher: Springer Nature) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-026-17369-8
• [3] N Rashmi, F J Serrao , K Kumara, M B Savitha, N B R Kumar, S Raghavendra and V S Kindalkar, Synergistic role of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) in tuning the optoelectrical response of AZO: rGO nanocomposite thin films, Indian J Phys, Vol.100, pp.2643-2653 (2026). (Q3, Impact Factor 1.7, SCIE and Scopus Indexed, Publisher: Springer Nature) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-026-03963-3
• [4] G.S. Ananthnag, S. Chinnam, S. Raghavendra, Itte Pushpavathi, G. Vinitha , Felcy Jyothi Serrao, Synthesis, crystal structure analysis, photophysical, nonlinear optical properties, DFT, and docking studies of (2E,4E)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(thiophen-2-yl)penta-2,4-dien-1-one as a potential SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 37, 115 (2026). (Springer, Q2, Impact factor 2.8) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-16497-x
• [5] Sateesha, D., Chinnam, S., Ananthnag, G. S., Pushpavathi, I., Vinitha, G., Serrao, F. J., & Raghavendra, S. (2024). Crystal structure, third-order nonlinear optical property relationship, density functional theory, and in silico bioactivity of organic non-centrosymmetric crystal (E)-1-(thiophen-2-yl)-3-(p-tolyl)prop-2-en-1-one. Structural Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11224-024-02308-2 (Springer, Q3, Impact factor-2.1)
• [6] Rashmi, N., Serrao, F. J., Kindalkar, V. S., Kumara, K., Rithin Kumar, N. B., Savitha, M. B., & D'sa, J. G. (2023). Investigations on structural, optical, and electrical properties of microwave-assisted rGO:ZnO nanocomposite thin films. Materials Today: Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.05.119 , (Scopus, Impact Score: 2.59)
• [7] Serrao, F. J., Sandeep, K. M., Raghavendra, S., Kumara, K., Bappalige, N. N., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2022). Influence of 8 MeV electron irradiation on the properties of ZnO nanocrystalline thin films for optoelectronic devices in the high radiation environment. Thin Solid Films, 756, 139353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2022.139353 (Elsevier, Q2, Impact factor-2.183)
• [8] Kumara, K., Kindalkar, V. S., Serrao, F. J., Shetty, T. C. S., Patil, P. S., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2022). Enhanced nonlinear optical absorption in defect-enriched graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide using continuous-wave laser Z-scan technique. Materials Today: Proceedings, 55(1), 186-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.02.028 ( Scopus, Impact Score: 2.59)
• [9] Raghavendra, S., ChidanKumar, C. S., Madhu Kumar, D. J., Al Ghorbani, M., Alsalme, A., Quah, C. K., Raghavendra, P. V., Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2021). Polymorphic donor–acceptor substituted chalcone: Structural, spectral, dielectric, and nonlinear optical properties for optical limiting applications. Chemical Papers, 75, 4749–4758. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-021-01705-9 (Springer, Q2, Impact Factor:2.097)
• [10] Serrao, F. J., Bappalige, N. N., Sandeep, K. M., & Raghavendra, S. (2021). Dominance of c-axis orientation on the carrier transport properties of Sn-doped ZnO thin films. Thin Solid Films, 722, 138579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2021.138579 (Elsevier, Q2, Impact factor-2.183)
• [11] Sandeep, K. M., Bhat, S., Kumar, P., Maidur, S. R., Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2019). Highly c-axis oriented crystal growth induced giant unusual saturable absorption behavior in wet chemically grown ZnO thin films. Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 107, 47–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2018.11.031 . ( Elsevier, Q2, Impact factor: 3.382)
• [12] Serrao, F. J., Sandeep, K. M., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2018). Crystal and surface structural studies on sol-gel derived Ga-doped ZnO thin films. SAHYADRI International Journal of Research, 4(2), 7–11. (ISSN: 2456-186X)
• [13] Sandeep, K. M., Bhat, S., Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2018). Effect of 8 MeV electron irradiation on carrier transport mechanism in ZnO thin films fabricated by sol-gel spin coating technique. Surface & Coatings Technology, 338, 96–102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2018.01.087. ( Elsevier, Q1, Impact factor: 4.158)
• [14] Serrao, F. J., Sandeep, K. M., Bhat, S., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2018). High energy electron irradiation effects on Ga-doped ZnO thin films for optoelectronic space applications. Applied Physics A, 124(3), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-018-1652-z. ( Springer, Q2, Impact factor: 2.584)
• [15] Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2017). Effect of post-heat treatment on the properties of sol-gel derived ZnO thin films for transparent electronics. SAHYADRI International Journal of Research, 3(1), 4–8. (ISSN: 2456-186X)
• [16] Serrao, F. J., Sandeep, K. M., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2016). Annealing-induced modifications in sol-gel spin-coated Ga:ZnO thin films. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 78(2), 438–445. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10971-016-3958-7. (Springer, Q2, Impact factor: 2.326)
• [17] Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2016). Influence of Ga dopants on the structural, optical, and electrical properties of solution-processed ZnO thin films. Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, 18(7-8), 672–678.
• [18] Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2016). Structural, optical, and electrical properties of sol-gel prepared Ga:ZnO thin film. Materials Research Innovations, 20(6), 470–474. https://doi.org/10.1179/1433075X15Y.0000000059
• [19] Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2016). Sol ageing effect on the structural, optical, and electrical properties of Ga-doped ZnO thin films. Materials Technology, 31(8), 443–447. https://doi.org/10.1080/10667857.2015.1105576
• [20] Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2015). Thickness dependence properties of spin-coated ZnO nanocrystalline films. SAHYADRI International Journal of Research, 1(1), 21–24. (ISSN: 2456-186X)
• [1] Serrao, F. J., Sandeep, K. M., Bhat, S., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2016). Sol-gel derived Al-Ga co-doped transparent conducting oxide ZnO thin films. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1731(1), 080047. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4947925. (Scopus, AIP Publishers, ISSN: 0094243X )
• [2] Sandeep, K. M., Bhat, S., Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2016). Li-doped ZnO thin films for optoelectronic applications. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1731(1), 080055. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4947933. (Scopus, AIP Publishers, ISSN: 0094243X )
• [3] Serrao, F. J., & Dharmaprakash, S. M. (2015). Aging effects of the precursor solutions on the properties of spin-coated Ga-doped ZnO. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1665(1), 080067. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4917971. (Scopus, AIP Publishers, ISSN: 0094243X )

Conference

• [1] Sharel V Coelho, Vincent Crasta, F. Jyothi Serrao, Kavitha M, “ Facile synthesis of MOF-Derived Anatase TiO2Nanoparticles for Enhanced Electrochemical Energy Storage applications”, International Conference on Advances in Engineering Application and Mangemne (IC-AEAM-2026)organized by A.J. Institute of Engineering &Technology, Mangalore, 8&9/05/2026
• [2] Rashmi N, F. J. Serrao, N.B. Rithin Kumar, M. B. Savitha,V.S. Kindalkar, “Aluminium–Gallium Co-doped ZnO: rGO Nanocomposite Electrode for Supercapacitor Applications”, International Conference on “Materials Science and Mathematics for Advanced Technology” (MSMAT-2026) held from 05–07 February 2026 at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karnataka.
• [3] Felcy Jyothi Serrao, S.M. Dharmaprakash, "Effect of 8MeV Electron Irradiation on the Properties of Transparent Conductive ZnO Thin Films" in the International Conference on Smart materials and Technologies for Emerging Electronics (IC-SMTEE-2016), CENT, Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management (SCEM), Mangalore, 19-20 February 2016.
• [4] Felcy Jyothi Serrao, S. M Dharmaprakash, K.M Sandeep, "Sol-Gel Derived Al-Ga Co-doped Transparent Conducting Oxide ZnO Thin films", 60th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium (DAE-SSPS-2015), Amity University, Noida, Delhi, 21-25 December 2015.
• [5] Felcy Jyothi Serrao, S.M. Dharmaprakash, "Effect of Electron Irradiation on the Properties of GZO Thin Films Deposited by Sol-Gel method "International Conference on Recent Advances in Nano - Science and Technology 2015 (RAINSAT-2015), Sathyabhama University, Chennai, 8-10 July 2015.
• [6] Felcy Jyothi Serrao and S. M. Dharmaprakash, “Crystal and surface structural studies on spin coated Ga-doped ZnO thin films", International Intra-disciplinary Conference on the Frontiers of Crystallography (IICFC-2014), Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa College, Madikeri, Kodagu, 29-30 December 2014.
• [7] Felcy Jyothi Serrao, S.M. Dharmaprakash, "Aging Effects of the Precursor Solutions on the Properties of Spin Coated Ga-doped ZnO Thin Films", 59th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium (DAE-SSPS-2014), VIT University Vellore, Tamilnadu, 16-20 December 2014.
• [1] Rashmi N, F. J. Serrao, K.Kumara, M. B. Savitha, N.B. Rithin Kumar, “Investigations on the Effect of rGO on Optoelectrical Properties of Pure and Al-doped ZnO Thin Films”, 12th National Conference on “Condensed Matter Physics and Applications” organised by Manipal Institute of Technology, held on December 14, 2024.
• [2] Rashmi N, Amulya Rai, F. J. Serrao, K.Kumara, N.B.Rithin Kumar “Al Doping Effects on Structural, Optical, and Electrical Properties of Sol-gel Derived rGO-AZO Nanocomposite Thin Films”, National conference on "Energy Harvesting Technologies: Tapping the power of Nature, organized by St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangalore on 23&24/7/2024.
• [3] Amulya Rai, Rashmi N, Felcy Jyothi Serrao, K.Kumara, “Reduced Graphene Oxide Optimization and its Influence on the Optoelectronic Behaviour of Gallium Doped Zinc Oxide’, National conference on "Energy Harvesting Technologies: Tapping the power of Nature, organized by St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangalore on 23&24/7/2024.
• [4] Shilpa Thomas, Rashmi N, Felcy Jyothi Serrao, K.Kumara, “Influence of GO Incorporation on the Structural, Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Chitosan/Methylcellulose Polymer Blend Thin Films”, National conference on "Energy Harvesting Technologies: Tapping the power of Nature, organized by St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangalore on 23&24/7/2024.
• [5] Rashmi N, Felcy Jyothi Serrao, V.S.Kindalkar, K.Kumara, N.B. Rithin Kumar, M. B. Savitha, Joyline G. D’sa, “Investigations On Structural, Optical And Electrical Properties Of Microwave-Assisted Rgo/Zno Nanocomposite Thin Films”, 10th National Conference on Condensed Matter Physics and Applications organized by Department of Physics, MIT, Manipal on December 02-03, 2022.
• [6] Participated at the National Conference on ‘ Novel Materials and Devices for Future Applications(NMDFA) on 18th February 2020, organized by the Department of Physics, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru in association with the Association of Physics Teachers of Mangalore University and DBT, Gov. of India.
• [7] Felcy Jyothi Serrao, S.M. Dharmaprakash, Shresha Bhat, Sandeep K.M, "Aging effects on the structural and optical properties of Ga-doped ZnO thin films deposited by sol-gel spin coating method", National Conference on Current Trends in Scientific Research for Engineering Applications (NCSEA-2014), SJEC, Mangalore, 17-18 July 2014.
• [8] K.M. Sandeep, S. M. Dharmaprakash, Shreesha Bhat and Felcy Jyothi Serrao, “Structural and Optical Properties of Al Doped ZnO (AZO) Thin Film”, National Conference on Current Trends in Scientific Research for Engineering Applications (NCSEA – 2014), SJEC, Mangalore, July 17-18, 2014.
• [9] Shreesha Bhat, S. M. Dharmaprakash, K.M. Sandeep and Felcy Jyothi Serrao, “Structural and Optical Properties of Titanium dioxide Thin Film”, National Conference on Current Trends in Scientific Research for Engineering Applications (NCSEA – 2014), SJEC, Mangalore, July 17-18, 2014.

Book / Book Chapter

• Editor of the Book titled “Self–Powered Cyber Physical Systems”- Scopus

Indian

• 1. Title of the Invention: Design and Development of thin film based VOC/Gas sensor. Application No: 202341049480 A, Status: Published, Publication Date:01-09-2023.

International

No international patent details available.

Attended

• 1. A workshop on “Processes and Requirements for NBA Tier-1 Accreditation” by Dr.G.M. Madhu, Professor &Head, Chemical Engineering and IQAC Coordinator, M.S.R.I.T, Bengaluru organized by IQAC of SCEM at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru on 13-12-2025.
• 2. A five-day International Faculty Development programme on “Role of Physics in the development of Advanced Materials” organized by the Department of Physics, NPSB College of Engineering & Technology, Chennai, from 25 th to 29th August 2025.
• 3. National Level Five Day FDP on the theme: “Effective research proposal writing: Tuning Research Ideas into Funded Projects” from 30 th June to 4 th July 2025, organized by PROMIND RESEARCH/LEARNING ACADEMY ERODE.
• 4. Faculty Development Programme on “Outcome Based Education and Assessment” by Dr. Sharad Kumar Pradhan, Director at THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management on 10th and 11th Feb 2024.
• 5. Workshop on “Strategic Planning” by Prof. L.S. Ganesh, Vice Chancellor, ICFAI Foundation for Higher education (IFHE) Hyderabad at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management on 9th Feb 2024.
• 6. Workshop on “e-Resources of VTU Consortium” organized by VTU in association with SCEM at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management on 24-11-2023.
• 7. Four days learning and development intervention on the topic of “Understanding our Adolescents, Suicide prevention and Introduction to Therapeutic Counselling” organized by Abhyuday the Department of Counselling, Welfare, Training and Placement NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, Udupi. From 18th To 24th July 2023.
• 8. Three days faculty development programme on “ Intellectual property rights commercialization” organized by IPR cell and R&D Cell in association with KSCST, ISTE and VTPC, from 24th to 26th April 2023 at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management.
• 9. A workshop on “Mathworks Campus Wide Engagement” organized by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SCEM on 27th July 2022. (online)
• 10. Two days workshop on “Course Outcome Formation” organized by IQAC, SCEM on 28th October 2022.
• 11. National webinar on “Use of Technology in Education” organized by the Ministry of Education and UGC on 10th August 2021. (Online)
• 12. Talk on “National Education Policy 2020- Industrial Connect” organized by AICTE on July 27th 2021. (Online)
• 13. A webinar on “360 Degree Feedback Programme” organized by AICTE on 22nd July 2021. (Online)
• 14. A webinar on “Research opportunities, applications and trends in natural language programming” organized by Centre of excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Dept. of Computer Science, SCEM on 19th June 2021. (Online)
• 15. One day webinar on “Implementation of National educational Policy 2020” organized by VTU, Belagavi, on 23 rd February 2021. ( Online)
• 16. A webinar on “ Women Rights under constitution and Vishakha Guidelines on Sexual Harassment” on 4th July 2020 organized by Women Cell VTU Belagavi. (Online)
• 17. An orientational Programme on ‘ Education for Inner Transformation’ held at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru on 14th February 2019.
• 18. Three-day workshop on “Orientation Course in Values Education” at Ramakrishna Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education, Yadavagiri, Mysore from 29th to 31st March 2018.
• 19. One day workshop on “New Model Curriculum for First Year B.E/ B.Tech-CBCS Detailed Syllabus (2018-2019) as per Outcome-Based Education (OBE) format including Course Outcomes (CO) and Bloom’s Taxonomy” under Physics Board held at SCEM, Mangaluru Organized by Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. on 19 th May 2018.
• 20. Three Days “Sahyadri Conclave, Science, Technology and Management” at Sahyadri Capus, Mangalore, from 6th to 10th Jan 2018.
• 21. Two-day workshop on "Research workshop for Doctoral Candidates" at Karnataka Govt. Research centre, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, from 23rd to 24th January 2015.
• 22. Three-day workshop on "Feel Teacher- Freedom and Punishment", conducted by CLHRD at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, from 16th to 18th July 2015.
• 23. Three-day workshop on "Feel Teacher- Freedom and Punishment", conducted by CLHRD at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, from 26th to 28th July 2013.
• 24. Three days “Staff Orientation Programme” organized by SCEM from 2nd to 4th Feb 2009.

Organised

No FDP organised details available.