About
Dr. Jagadish K A is an Assistant Professor in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, RV University, Mysuru. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics with research expertise in semiconductor thin films, metal oxide heterostructures, and functional materials for optoelectronic and energy applications. His research primarily focuses on the fabrication and characterization of oxide-based thin film devices using reactive DC magnetron sputtering. He has also worked extensively on device simulation using SCAPS-1D for photovoltaic applications.
Dr. Jagadish has published research articles in reputed peer-reviewed international journals and has presented his work at national and international conferences. His current research interests include thin-film photovoltaics, photodetectors, semiconductor device physics, nanomaterials, and advanced material characterization.
At RV University, he is committed to creating an engaging learning environment by integrating theoretical concepts with experimental and research-oriented approaches. He encourages students to develop scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving skills while fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Jagadish K A, Dhananjaya Kekuda, “Unveiling frequency-dependent Electrical Behaviour in Cu2O/TiO2 Heterojunctions via Capacitance and Impedance spectroscopy”, Materials Research Express, 12 096404 (2025). Link: https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ae07a6
Jagadish K A, Dhananjaya Kekuda, “A combined experimental and numerical study on copper oxide thin films: Oxygen flow-driven phase tuning and solar cell efficiency”, Energy Technology, 13, 2500889 (2025). Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202500889
Jagadish. K A and Dhananjaya Kekuda, “Performance analysis of a DC magnetron sputtered Cu2O/TiO2 heterojunction photodetector for short-wavelength detection,” Sensors Actuators A Phys., vol. 388, no. March, p. 116517, 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.sna.2025.116517.
Jagadish. K A and Dhananjaya Kekuda, “Thermal annealing effect on phase evolution, physical properties of DC sputtered copper oxide thin films and transport behavior of ITO/CuO/Al Schottky diodes,” Appl. Phys. A Mater. Sci. Process., vol. 130, no. 5, 2024, doi: 10.1007/s00339-024-07464-0.
Jagadish. K A and Dhananjaya Kekuda, “Exploration of physical properties of DC magnetron sputtered titania thin films and performance evaluation of Au/titania-based ultraviolet photodetectors,” J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron., vol. 35, no. 31, pp. 1–16, 2024, doi: 10.1007/s10854-024-13752-5.
Ishaki Sharma, Jagadish K A, Suranjan Shil, Dhananjaya Kekuda, and Anil Kumar N, “Design and Fabrication of a Zero-Bias Visible Light Photodetector based on Coumarin-Derived Schiff base thin film”, RSC Advances. 16(6), pp.5455-5465 (2026). Link: https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ra09436d
Channamma, K. A. Jagadish, Gowravi S and D. Kekuda, ““Titanium doped Copper oxide thin films via dc magnetron sputtering for Schottky Barrier Devices,” Results in Surfaces and Interfaces. 100744 (2026) Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsurfi.2026.100744
Prathiksha, K. A. Jagadish, and D. Kekuda, “Performance evaluation of p-type Cr2O3 thin films grown by reactive DC magnetron sputtering for Schottky diode applications,” Mater. Res. Express, vol. 11, no. 10, pp. 1–18, 2024, doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/ad8327.
J. Koliyoor, Ismayil, D. Ammathnad Babashankar, Jagadish Kannenahalli Anandkumar, and S. Thimmaiah, “Novel approach to enhance the optical and electrical properties of polymer electrolytes using phenol red dye,” Polym. Eng. Sci., vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 577–593, 2024, doi: 10.1002/pen.26567.
Semiconductor thin-film fabrication using reactive DC magnetron sputtering.
Metal oxide semiconductors and heterojunction devices.
Structural, optical, electrical, and surface characterization of thin films.
Photovoltaic device simulation using SCAPS-1D.
Photodetectors and optoelectronic devices.
Impedance spectroscopy and AC electrical characterization.
Thin-film solar cells and renewable energy materials.
Nanomaterials and functional oxide coatings.
Awarded PhD in March 2026
Assistant Professor
School of Pure and Applied Sciences
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Mysuru