Prof. Geetha D is a distinguished Professor of Physics at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, with an extensive academic career spanning over 23 years of teaching and 28 years of research experience. Her dedication to higher education and scientific advancement has made her a respected figure in the field of material science and biopolymers.

Research Guidance & Mentorship

A committed research mentor, Prof. Geetha has successfully guided 42 M.Phil. and 11 Ph.D. scholars, with 4 Ph.D. candidates currently under her supervision. Her mentorship has cultivated a generation of young physicists contributing actively to academia and industry.

Publications & Academic Contributions

Prof. Geetha D has an impressive publication record with 137 research papers (25 in national and 112 in international journals). Her prolific research output reflects her expertise in materials science, biopolymers, and applied physics.
She has also contributed extensively to academic literature, having authored and edited works of international repute:

• One book on Material Science (Conference Proceeding, 2012; ISBN 978-93-81236-16-1)

• Two chapters in Biopolymers and Biomaterials (Apple Academic Press, 2019; co-published with CRC Press)

• Eight chapters in Bio-Based Polymers and Composites: Properties, Durability, and Applications (Apple Academic Press/CRC Press, 2025; ISBN 978-1-77491-532-5)

Conferences & Professional Engagement

Prof. Geetha has been actively engaged in scholarly exchange, having attended over 100 conferences (30 national and 76 international). She has also organized two national-level conferences, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in the physics community.
Her international exposure includes academic visits to Dubai (2022) and Thailand (2023), where she participated in global multidisciplinary research forums.

Research Projects

Her research excellence is further evidenced by her role as Principal Investigator in major funded projects:

• UGC-funded Major Research Project (₹ 11,75,000 – Completed)

• RUSA 2.0 Project on Eco-Friendly Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (₹ 10,01,530 – Ongoing)

Honours & Recognition

Prof. Geetha D’s remarkable contributions have earned her several prestigious accolades, including:

• Best Researcher Award (2017) – Annamalai University

• Inspiring Senior Scientist Award (2020) – Journal of Madras Series

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

With over two decades of impactful teaching, nearly three decades of cutting-edge research, an exceptional record of publications, books, and funded projects, Prof. Geetha D exemplifies excellence in scientific inquiry and mentorship. Her sustained contributions to materials science and biopolymer research, leadership in national and international collaborations, and commitment to advancing women in science make her highly deserving of the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.