Academic Profile & Research Portfolio
Teaching, Research and Scholarly Impact
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Ganesan Krishnan
Dr. Ganesan Krishnan is a Lecturer at Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He is also current director of Laser Center, Ibnu Sina Institute, UTM. Specializing in the Laser systems and applications, Ganesan brings together teaching, research, and student supervision in an academic practice in the fields of optics and photonics. His current research interests are in the fields of nanomaterials production via laser ablation in liquid, optical spectroscopy, and nonlinear optics.
Qualifications & Career Timeline
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Completed B. Sc. in Physics at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2009
2011
Completed M. Sc. in Physics at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Completed Ph.D. (Physics) specializing in laser systems
2014
2015
Joined Universiti Teknologi Malaysia as the Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science.
Completed Post-doctoral training at Universiti Malaya
2020
Research Impact at a Glance
Ganesan’s scholarly contributions reflect a strong commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and knowledge advancement. Through scientific publications, collaborative research, and funded projects, his work contributes to the development of new knowledge and meaningful academic impact. These key indicators highlight his research productivity, scholarly influence, and contributions to the academic community.
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Teaching with Purpose and Curiosity
Ganesan Krishnan believes in making learning clear, engaging, and meaningful. His teaching approach encourages active participation, critical thinking, and independent learning, helping students build confidence and apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
Selected Undergraduate & Postgraduate Subjects
Undergraduate · Electromagnetism
Session: 20252026
Semester: Semester 1
Code: SSCP3113
Course: Undergraduate
Credits: 3 Credit hours
Undergraduate · Mathematical Physics
Session: 20242025
Semester: Semester 2
Code: SSCP2613
Course: Undergraduate
Credits: 3 Credit hours
Postgraduate · Electrodynamic
Session: 20232024
Semester: Semester 2
Code: MSCP1403
Course: Postgraduate
Credits: 3 Credit hours
Postgraduate · Mathematical Methods for Physics
Session: 20232024
Semester: Semester 1
Code: MSCP1103
Course: Postgraduate
Credits: 3 Credit hours
Undergraduate · Laser Physics
Session: 20222023
Semester: Semester 2
Code: SSCP4513
Course: Undergraduate
Credits: 3 Credit hours
Undergraduate · Sound, Wave, & Optics
Session: 20212022
Semester: Semester 2
Code: SSCP1163
Course: Undergraduate
Credits: 3 Credit hours
Postgraduate · Elementary Particles
Session: 20212022
Semester: Semester 1
Code: MSCF1123
Course: Postgraduate
Credits: 3 Credit hours
Undergraduate · Applied Optics
Session: 20182019
Semester: Semester 2
Code: SSCP4553
Course: Undergraduate
Credits: 3 Credit hours
Research Grant Portfolio
Principal Investigator: Active Grant
Improved temperature monitoring for laser metal deposition using near-infrared spectroscopy and temperature effects on the deposited layer · Agency: Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education · Scheme: FRGS · Amount: RM 75900 · Role: Principal Investigator · Period: 2024-2026 · Status: Active.
Principal Investigator: Completed Grant
Sol-gel Grown Fiber Optics Ph Senbsor for Water Quality Sensing in Swimming Pool· Agency: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Scheme: Tier 1 · Amount: RM40000 · Role: Principal Investigator · Period: 2016-2018 · Status: Completed.
Co-Investigator: Current Project
Field-Deployable Laser Metal Printing System with Integrated Real-Time Optical Spectroscopic Monitoring · Agency: Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education · Scheme: PRGS · Amount: RM175000 · Role: Co-Investigator · Period: 2025-2027 · Status: Active.
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Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Research partnerships, academic collaborations, and postgraduate supervision inquiries are welcome.