Since 2015, the Department of Physics has been designated as a research center at the University of Calicut. All faculty members within the department hold the distinction of recognized research guides at the university and collectively focus on diverse areas of physics. The department's primary research emphasis lies in atmospheric physics and material science. Notably, two research scholars have obtained their doctoral degrees, producing scholarly publications of significant impact.

Centre for Atmospheric and Climate Research

The Centre for Atmospheric and Climate Research is a specialized laboratory dedicated to advancing research in climate science. It operates under the Department of Physics and the Research Centre. Established in 2017, the centre has had two PhD candidates complete their programs, while five others are pursuing their degrees in atmospheric sciences. The primary research areas at the centre include the study of extreme climate events, variations in trace air pollutants, long-term changes in particulate matter, thunderstorm dynamics, and boundary layer dynamics.