Dr. Prince P. R.

Assistant Professor & Research Guide

Department of Physics

@  drprprince-at-yahoo.com

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. (Physics) from University of Kerala
  • M. Sc. Physics, University of Kerala with First Rank

Area of Interest (Teaching)

  • Modern Optics, Mathematical Physics, Signal Processing, Nuclear Physics, Microprocessors

Area of Interest (Research)

  • Space Physics, Magnetosphere, Solar Terrestrial Physics, Astronomy

Experience

  • Assistant Professor of Physics at University College, Thiruvananthapuram (2016 – till date)
  • Assistant Professor of Physics at Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram (2011 – 2016)
  • Assistant Professor of Physics at University College, Thiruvananthapuram (2011)
  • Assistant Professor of Physics at Fatima Mata National College, Kollam (2010 – 2011)
  • Assistant Professor of Physics at STAS, M G University (1998 – 2010)

Additional Responsibilities

  • Coordinator, RUSA
  • Checker, NEWFMS Portal
  • Member, Research Committee
  • Member, Exam Committee
  • Member, Digital Content Development Committee
  • Member European Geophysical Union
  • Associate, Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
  • Life member, Plasma Science Society of India
  • Member, Indian Meteorological Society
  • Member, Board of Studies (PG) in Physics, University of Kerala

Extension Activities

  • Resource person, UGC HRDC, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Resource Person, Educational Programme, All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Panelist, Science discussions on Doordarshan and other telivision channels

Positions Held

  • Convenor, Research Committee
  • UGC Nodal Officer
  • Convener, Digital Content Development Committee

Journal Publications

  • Jayalekshmi G L, Pant T K and Prince P R, Sunspot-Cycle Evolution of Major Periodicities of Solar Activity, Solar Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus),, 297, 85 , 2022
  • M S Biji and P R Prince, A study of the characteristic properties of SEP events observed by SOHO ERNE during solar cycle 24, Advances in Space research (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 69(7), 2902-2920, 2022
  • Sumesh Gopinath and P R Prince, A comparison of machine-learning techniques for the prediction of the auroral electrojet index Journal of Earth System Science (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 128 , 172, 2019
  • Sumesh Gopinath and P R Prince, Investigations into solar flare effects using wavelet-based local intermittency measure, Acta Geophysica (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 67 (2), 687-701, 2019
  • Sumesh Gopinath, G Santhosh Kumar and P R Prince, Non-extensive statistical analysis on solar activity dependence of magnetospheric dynamics, Journal of Atmospheric and Solar -Terrestrial Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 167, 96-106, 2018
  • C S Seema and P R Prince, Nonlinear dependence of ionospheric F2 layer critical frequency on solar activity in southern latitudes during solar cycle 23, Advances in Space research (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 62(4), 801-808, 2018
  • K J Suji and P R Prince, Global and local Joule heating during substorms in St. Patrick’s Day 2015 geomagnetic storm, Earth, Planets and Space (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 70(1), 167, 2018
  • Sumesh Gopinath and P R Prince, Fractality of Magnetospheric Dynamics: A Diffusion Entropy Approach, Research & Reviews: Journal of Physics , 7(2), 44, 2018
  • Sumesh Gopinath and P R Prince, Nonextensive and distance-based entropy analysis on the influence of sunspot variability in magnetospheric dynamics, Acta Geodaetica Geophysica (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 53(4), 639, 2018
  • C S Seema and P R Prince, Phase analysis of solar activity indices using wavelet techniques, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (UGC-CARE-Scopus), I3, S340, 165, 2018
  • C S Seema and P R Prince, A wavelet analysis of F2 layer critical frequency over solar cycle 23, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (UGC-CARE-Scopus) I3, S340, 157, 2018
  • K J Suji and P R Prince, Superposed Epoch Analysis of High Latitude Ionospheric Joule Heating during Major Geomagnetic Storms over three Solar Cycles, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (UGC-CARE-Scopus), I3, S340, 67, 2018
  • Sumesh Gopinath and P R Prince, Prediction of future evolution of solar cycle 24 using machine learning techniques, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (UGC-CARE-Scopus), I3, S340, 317, 2018
  • G Santhosh Kumar, Sumesh Gopinath and P R Prince, A study on universality, non-extensivity and Lévy statistics of solar wind turbulence, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (UGC-CARE-Scopus) I3, S340, 65, 2018
  • G L Jayalekshmi and P R Prince, Prediction of upcoming grand episodes of solar activity, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (UGC-CARE-Scopus), I3, S340, 325, 2018
  • K J Suji and P R Prince, Energetics of Magnetosphere-Ionosphere system during Main Phase of Intense Geomagnetic Storms over three Solar Cycles, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (UGC-CARE-Scopus), I3, S340, 69, 2018
  • G L Jayalekshmi and P R Prince, Distribution of hemispheric solar activity during various phases of solar cycles, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (UGC-CARE-Scopus), I3, S340, 261, 2018
  • Sumesh Gopinath and P R Prince, Multifractal characteristics of magnetospheric dynamics and their relationship with sunspot cycle, Advances in Space Research (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 59(9), 2265-2278, 2017
  • C S Seema and P R Prince Studies on F2 layer critical frequency in the southern hemisphere during solar cycle-23 Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus) 46, 103, 2017
  • G L Jayalekshmi, K Satheesh Kumar and P R Prince, Potential analysis of sunspot parameters and behaviour of random noise, Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 46, 55, 2017
  • Sumesh Gopinath and P R Prince, Multiscale and cross entropy analysis of auroral and polar cap indices during geomagnetic storms, Advances in Space Research (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 57(1), 289-301, 2016
  • Sumesh Gopinath, K J Suji and P R Prince, Information measures based analysis of complex solar wind—magnetosphere interaction dynamics during geomagnetic storms, Indian Journal of Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 89 (8), 759-772, 2015
  • G L Jayalekshmi and P R Prince, Study of periodicities in relative sunspot numbers and disturbance storm time indices using wavelet techniques, Indian Journal of Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 88(12), 1221, 2014
  • P R Prince and G Renuka, Whistler wave instability and plasma sheet ALC distribution at substorm onsets, Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 36, 318 2007
  • P R Prince and G Renuka, Thermodynamics of near earth plasma sheet and specific entropy parameter during substorm—A case study, Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus) , 33, 300, 2004
  • P R Prince, S Bindu, G Renuka and C Venugopal , MT index and the influence of a time delay associated with bounce motion, Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus) 29, 9, 2000
  • P R Prince, S Bindu, G Renuka and C Venugopal, Non-adiabatic behaviour of the substorm-time geomagnetotail plasma sheet at the geosynchronous orbit, Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 27, 135, 1998
  • P R Prince, S Bindu, G Renuka, M S Sindhu and C Venugopal, Association of Conductivity and Geomagnetic Activity in the Plasma Sheet of Geomagnetotail, Indian Journal of Physics (UGC-CARE-Scopus), 71B (5), 607, 1997

Books (edited/chapter)

  • Four articles, in Encyclopedia for Astronomy, SIEPK, Thiruvananthapuram

Papers Presented

  • Prince P R and Sumesh Gopinath, ‘Network-based Time Series Analysis of Substorm Dynamics’, SCOSTEP 14th Quadrennial Solar Terrestrial Physics Symposium (STP 14), 9-13 July 2018, Toronto, Canada (attended and presented paper).
  • Prince P R and Suji K J, ‘Magnetospheric dynamics during main phase of St. Patrick’s Day geomagnetic storm: Global MHD simulations,’ SCOSTEP 14th Quadrennial Solar Terrestrial Physics Symposium (STP 14), 9-13 July 2018, Toronto, Canada. (attended and presented paper).
  • Prince P R and Suji K J, ‘Characteristics of storm-time substorms in high latitude midnight sector and their low latitude signatures,’ SCOSTEP 14th Quadrennial Solar Terrestrial Physics Symposium (STP 14), 9-13 July 2018, Toronto, Canada. (attended and presented paper).
  • Prince P R and Suji K J, ‘Some characteristics and associated nightside ionospheric joule heating studies of substorms on St. Patrick’s Day 2015 geomagnetic storm’, International Conference on Substorms (ICS-13), 25-29 September, 2017, Portsmouth, USA,. (attended and presented paper).
  • Prince P R and Sumesh Gopinath, ‘Non-extensive analysis of magnetospheric substorm dynamics,’ International Conference on Substorms (ICS-13), 25-29 September, 2017, Portsmouth, USA,. (attended and presented paper).
  • Prince P R and Seema C S, ‘Effects of storms and substorms in the Southern Ionosphere during solar cycle 23, International Conference on Substorms (ICS-13)’, 25-29 September, 2017, Portsmouth, USA. (attended and presented paper).
  • Jayalekshmi G L and Prince P R, ‘Wavelet Analysis of the Periodicities in Relative Sunspot Numbers and Dst Indices,’ 10th Annual meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS), 24-28 June 2013, Brisbane, Australia. (attended and presented paper).
  • Prince P R and Shibu R Investigations on the Ionospheric TEC variations and its Solar activity dependence in the Caribbean Sector, 15th Quadrennial Solar-Terrestrial Physics (STP-15) Symposium, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, India, 21-25 February 2022
  • Prince P R and Devi R Nair Potential analysis of IMF Bz during storm periods and solar minimum quiet days of solar cycle 23, 15th Quadrennial Solar-Terrestrial Physics (STP-15) Symposium, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, India, 21-25 February 2022
  • Aswini Thampi S L, Sumesh Gopinath and Prince P R Tsallis entropy analysis on short-time variations of Joule heating at high latitudes during disturbed periods, 15th Quadrennial Solar-Terrestrial Physics (STP-15) Symposium, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, India, 21-25 February 2022
  • Biji M S and Prince P R Analysis of characteristic properties and Fe/O ratio of Solar Energetic Particle Event on 04/08/2011 at1 AU 15th Quadrennial Solar-Terrestrial Physics (STP-15) Symposium, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, India, 21-25 February 2022
  • Devi R Nair and Prince P R Study of intense geomagnetic storms and solar quiet days during SC 23 using Dst and Sym-H by the method potential analysis, 15th Quadrennial Solar-Terrestrial Physics (STP-15) Symposium, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, India, 21-25 February 2022
  • Seema C S and Prince P R Study of periodicities of geomagnetic storms during 1957-2008 using wavelet techniques, 15th Quadrennial Solar-Terrestrial Physics (STP-15) Symposium, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, India, 21-25 February 2022
  • Sherin Ann Abraham and Prince P R An Analysis on the occurrence of geomagnetic storms during solar cycle 22 and 23, 15th Quadrennial Solar-Terrestrial Physics (STP-15) Symposium, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, India, 21-25 February 2022
  • Prince P. R., Geomagnetosphere and Space weather, (Invited Talk), International Seminar on Technologically Advanced Materials (ISTAM 2019), Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode, Tamil Nadu, 6th September 2019
  • Prince P R and Suji K J, ‘Low latitude signatures of substorms having clear onset at high latitude midnight sector of the auroral oval region, 20th National Space Science Symposium (NSSS 2019)’, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 29-31 January 2019
  • Santhosh Kumar G and Prince P R, ‘Power law burst waiting time distribution of the Wp Index’, 20th National Space Science Symposium (NSSS 2019), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune,29-31 January 2019
  • Suji K J and Prince P R, ‘Solar wind energy transfer into the Earth’s Magnetosphere-Ionosphere system during geomagnetically disturbed periods)’, 20th National Space Science Symposium (NSSS 2019), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune,29-31 January 2019
  • Devi R Nair and Prince P R, ‘Triggering of geomagnetic storms: some parametric studies)’, 20th National Space Science Symposium (NSSS 2019), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune,29-31 January 2019
  • Prince P R, ‘Chandrayaan 2_ Why and how?’ (Invited talk), National Seminar on Recent Advances in Physics (NRAP-2019)., Government College, Nedumangad, 27-28 November 2019
  • Prince P R, ‘Mysteries of the Universe, (Invited talk), Bodhi 2019, Multidisciplinary National Seminar, KSM Dewaswom Board College, Sasthamcotta, 12th January 2019.
  • Suji K J and Prince P R, ‘Energetics of intense geomagnetic storms and substorms during solar cycle 23’, 19th National space Science Symposium, VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, 9-12 February 2016
  • Sumesh Gopinath and Prince P R, ‘Detection of critical transitions in magnetospheric dynamics using regime-switching models, ‘19th National space Science Symposium, VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, 9-12 February 2016
  • Seema C S and Prince P R, ‘Variability of ionospheric 𝑓0𝑓2 at an equatorial station over solar cycle23’, 19th National space Science Symposium, VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, 9-12 February 2016
  • Jayalekshmi G L and Prince P R, ‘Solar Activity related Periodicities in Geomagnetic Storms’, 19th National space Science Symposium, VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, 9-12 February 2016
  • Sumesh Gopinath and Prince P R, ‘Multiscale characteristics of complex magnetosphere system’, 30th National symposium on Plasma Science & Technology (PLASMA-2015), Saha Institute for Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata, 1-4 December 2015
  • Jayalekshmi G L and Prince P R, ‘Variations in North-South Asymmetry of Solar Activity and Its Influence on Geomagnetic Actvity,’ 30th National symposium on Plasma Science & Technology (PLASMA-2015), Saha Institute for Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata, 1-4 December 2015
  • Suji K J and Prince P R, ‘Energetics of an Intense Geomagnetic Storm’, 30th National symposium on Plasma Science & Technology (PLASMA-2015), Saha Institute for Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata, 1-4 December 2015
  • Prince P R, ‘Geomagnetosphere and Space weather’, (Invited Talk), UGC Sponsored National Seminar in Theoretical and Experimental Physics, Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai, Tamil Nadu, 8-9 January 2015
  • Jayalekshmi G L and Prince P R, ‘Wavelet Analysis of Grand Episodes in Sunspot Numbers,’ Proc. XXIX National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology, (PLASMA-2014), Mahatama Gandhi University, Kottayam, 8-11 Dec 2014
  • Sumesh Gopinath and Prince P R, ‘Multifractal Analysis of the Complex Magnetosphere System’, Proc. XXIX National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology.(PLASMA-2014), Mahatama Gandhi University, Kottayam., 8-11 Dec 2014
  • Santhosh Kumar G and Prince P R, ‘Magnetospheric Conductivities At Satellite Locations During Solar Cycle 23’, Proc. XXIX National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology.(PLASMA-2014), Mahatama Gandhi University, Kottayam., 8-11 Dec 2014.
  • Suji K J and Prince P R, ‘Dynamics of Geomagnetic Storms and Substorms using State Space Mode, Proc. XXIX National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology.(PLASMA-2014), Mahatama Gandhi University, Kottayam., 8-11 Dec 2014
  • Seema C S and Prince P R, ‘Analysis Of Storms And Substorms Of Solar Cycle 23’, Proc. XXIX National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology.(PLASMA-2014), Mahatama Gandhi University, Kottayam., 8-11 Dec 2014
  • Prince P R, ‘Satellite navigation techniques’, (Invited Talk), National Seminar on recent trends in experimental physics , Devamatha College, Kuravilangad, Kottayam,26 March 2013
  • Prince P R, ‘Introduction to GPS’, Scientia-2013, National Seminar on Advancements in Physics, 7th February 2013, University College, Trivandrum,
  • Prince P R, ‘Magnetotail radius and stop-flaring distance during substorm onsets’, XVII National Space Science Symposium (NSSS-2010), S V University, Tirupati,14-17 Feb. 2012.
  • Prince P R, ‘Geomagnetosphere and space weather’,(Invited Talk), UGC sponsored National Seminar on recent trends in cosmology, TKM College of Arts and Science, Kollam, 2nd November 2011.
  • Prince P R, ‘Materials used in space missions, (Invited Talk), ‘National Seminar on Emerging trends in Materials Science’, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram, 21 July 2011
  • Prince P R, ‘Sun-earth interactions’, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on the potential role of atmospheric aerosols in inducing climate changes, Sir Syed College, Thaliparamba, Kannur,, 16-17 March 2010
  • Prince P R and Renuka G , ‘Phases of a magnetospheric substorm – an entropy analysis’, XV1 National Space Science Symposium (NSSS-2010), Saurashtra University, Rajkot, 24 -27 Feb. 2010.
  • Prince P R and Renuka G , ‘Behaviour of Anti loss cone (ALC) plasma at disturbed magnetospheric conditions,’ Proc. XV National Space Science Symposium (NSSS-2008), Radio Astronomy Centre, (NCRA-TIFR), Udhagamandalam (Ooty), 26-29 Feb. 2008.
  • Prince P. R., Renuka G., Sumi S. and Venugopal C., ‘Magnetotail Flaring and Field Inclination during substorms’, Proc. XXI National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-2006), 19-22 Dec 2006, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, p. 122
  • Simi S., Renuka G., Prince P. R. and Venugopal C., ‘Diffusion time and observed quasi-steady state solar wind reconnection exhaust’, Proc. XXI National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-2006), 19-22 Dec 2006, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, p. 122
  • Renuka G., Prince P. R. Venugopal C. and Sheena S. C., ‘Latitudinal and seasonal variability of total ozone’, Proc. XXI National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-2006), 19-22 Dec 2006, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, p. 123
  • Prince P R and Renuka G,’ALC Distribution in the Geosynchronous Plasma Sheet and Whistler Instability at Substorm Onsets’, Proc. XIX National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-2004), 07-10 Dec. 2004, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, p.47
  • Prince P R and Renuka G ‘Thermodynamics and specific entropy of NEPS during a CDAW substorm’, XIII National Space Science Symposium (NSSS-2004), , Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 17-20, Feb. 2004.
  • Prince P. R., Renuka G. and Venugopal C., ‘Electrical conductivity of the near earth plasma sheet during a selected substorm’, Proc. XVII National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-2002), 16-19 Dec. 2002, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Ed. V. Selvarajan, p.384
  • Prince P. R., Renuka G. and Venugopal C., ‘MT index during a selected substorm’, Proc. XVII National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-2002), 16-19 Dec. 2002, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Ed. V. Selvarajan, p.383
  • Prince P. R., Renuka G. and Venugopal C ‘Specific entropy and heat transactions during March 22 1979 substorm (CDAW)’, XII National Space Science Symposium, Barkatullah University, 25-28 Feb. 2002, Bhopal, Abs. No. DSLSMC-12, p.96
  • Prince P R and Renuka G ‘Plasma sheet ALC and whistler interaction at substorm onsets’, XV National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-2000), 5-8 Dec. 2000, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Calcutta, Abs. No. SA 5, p.107
  • Prince P R and Renuka G ‘Whistler instability at substorm onsets’, XIV National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-99), 21-24 Dec. 1999, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Abstracts, p.56
  • Prince P R Bindu S and Renuka G ‘Storm time and non-storm time plasma sheet and the effect of solar wind during solar maximum’, X National Space Science Symposium, 25-28 Nov. 1997, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, Abs. No. UAP-66, p.191-192
  • Bindu S Prince P R and Renuka G ‘Plasma sheet behaviour in the geomagnetotail during storm and non-storm time’, XII National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-97), Physical Research Laboratory, 2-5 Dec. 1997, Ahmedabad, Abs. No. PPB 13
  • Prince P R Bindu S Renuka G and Venugopal C ‘Thermal conductivity and geomagnetic activity in the plasma sheet of geomagnetotail’, XI National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-96), 28-31 Oct. 1996, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Abs. No. A-19, p.29
  • Jayalekshmi G L, Prince P R and SatheeshKumar K, ‘Potential Analysis of Sunspot Dynamics’, National Seminar on New frontiers in Physics-Scope and Challenges, St.Xavier’s College, Thumba, 28-30 October 2014
  • Jayalekshmi G L and Prince P R, ‘Comparative study of potential analysis of sunspot numbers, sunspot area and sunspot unit area,’ AGSAR-2014, Christian College, Chengannur, 13-15 March 2014
  • Seema C S and Prince P R, ‘A statistical analysis of geomagnetic storms of solar cycle 23’, AGSAR-2014, Christian College, Chengannur, 13-15 March 2014
  • Prince P R, ‘Materials for space travel’,(Invited Talk), Seminar on Material Science & characterization, Govt. College, Nedumangad, 18th February 2013
  • Prince P R, ‘Astronomy: Scope and methods’ (Invited Talk), Seminar on Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, 20th October 2011
  • Prince P R and Renuka G, ‘Heat Transactions during substorms, Proc. National Space Science Symposium- Chandrayaan , NSS College, Changanassery, Kottayam., 4-5 Sep. 2008

Project (Completed/Ongoing)

  • UGC Minor Project (completed) 2014-15, Rs. 1,00,000, A wavelet approach to variations in the solar activity and space weather