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Department of Physics

Department of Physics

Establishment Year 1945 B.Sc. (General) degree course
1952 B.Sc. degree with Physics at subsidiary
1972 B.Sc. degree course with Physics major
1992 M.Sc. degree course in Physics major
(Microprocessor, Microcomputers and Embedded Systems I)
Ph D in Physics 2014

Sr. No Name of the Instrument Sr. No Name of the Instrument
1 Magnetic Hysteresis Set up 7 Universal Microcontroller
2 TK Base CPLD Board 8 Advantech 1711 Multifunction I/O
3 TK 89C51RD2 Daughter Board 9 Planck’s Constant Apparatus
4 Curie Temperature Apparatus 10 Electronic Digital Balance
5 TK Base FPGA Board 11 Universal PIC programmer
6 Microwave bench

For UG: 3 spacious laboratories + 1 dark room + 1 Staff room

For PG: 1 well-equipped laboratory cum staffroom + 1 ICT enabled class room cum laboratory

For Research: 1 well-equipped Material science laboratory

Sr. No Name of Instruments
1 Potentiostat
2 LCR-Q Meter (HP)
3 Kithely Electrometer
4 PE loop Tracer
5 Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR) Technique System
6 Spray Pyrolysis Technique System
7 Rapid Thermal Annealing (RTA) System
8 BH loop Measurement System
9 Vacuum Pump
10 Muffle Furnace
Teaching
dr. dhale bhushan baburao

Dr. Dhale Bhushan Baburao

Head & Associate Professor

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Dr. Bhide Vivek Vasant

Assistant Professor

ms. kelkar nisha narasinha

Ms. Kelkar Nisha Narasinha

Assistant Professor

dr. jadhav priti nana

Dr. Jadhav Priti Nana

Assistant Professor

ms. shirgaonkar adnya arun

Ms. Shirgaonkar Adnya Arun

Assistant Professor

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mr. sutar babasaheb dhondiram

Mr. Sutar Babasaheb Dhondiram

Assistant Professor

Non Teaching
mr. gandhi parag suresh

Mr. Gandhi Parag Suresh

Laboratory Assistant

mr. jadhav vinod sudhakar

Mr. Jadhav Vinod Sudhakar

Laboratory Assistant

mr. padyar dattaram baji

Mr. Padyar Dattaram Baji

Laboratory Attendant

mr. ambardekar pramod vilas

Mr. Ambardekar Pramod Vilas

Laboratory Attendant

mr. padye shantaram ratnakar

Mr. Padye Shantaram Ratnakar

Laboratory Attendant

mr. rajput vinod walmik

Mr. Rajput Vinod Walmik

Laboratory Attendant

Programme Programme Outcomes
B.Sc. Physics
  • Understand fundamental physics concepts and will be able to apply physics principles to real world problems.
  • Think critically and develop the ability to apply theoretical and mathematical principles to solve complex problems in various areas of physics.
  • Acquire hands-on experience in conducting experiments, using laboratory equipments, analyzing experimental data and will be able to draw meaningful conclusions of experiment and to interpret results.
  • Recognize the interconnections between physics and other disciplines, such as, mathematics, chemistry and engineering and will be able to work effectively in those interdisciplinary fields.
  • Possess basic programming skills, will be introduced to the field of automation and will be equipped with essential knowledge and skills to work with basic automation systems.
  • Develop the ability to work individually as well as in collaboration.
  • Pursue higher studies and will be able to take research opportunities.
M.Sc. Physics
  • Physics knowledge: Understand current development in various domains of modern Physics like Nuclear Physics, Electrodynamics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, Solid State Physics, Advanced Electronics, Solid State Devices, Experimental Techniques and Electronics.
  • Practical Skills and Analytical Abilities: Develop analytical abilities and acquire practical skill in handling measuring equipment required to carry out experiments in different areas of Physics, verify complex Physics problems through experimentation and use them to develop science and technology. Learner will be able to design Assembly level and High-level language program related microcontroller, microprocessor, C++, VHDL, ARM etc.
  • Motivation and life-long learning: Acquire skills like collaborative work, communication and independent learning required for lifelong learning to overcome challenges ahead.
  • Research: Clear competitive examination like SET, NET, JRF, PET and JEST required for pursue research at different research institutes and Universities. Get trained for a career in basic sciences and contribute in educational institutes, industries and emerging branches of science.
  • Ethics: Demonstrate professional behaviour such as (i) being objective, unbiased and truthful in all aspects of work and avoiding unethical, irrational behaviour such as fabricating, falsifying or misrepresenting data or committing plagiarism; (ii) the ability to identify the potential ethical issues in work-related situations; (iii) appreciation of intellectual property, environmental and sustainability issues; and (iv) promoting safe learning and working environment.

Name Achievement Year
Ms Samata Gokhale Ranked First Position in T Y BSc Physics in the University of Mumbai 2013-14
Ms Nisha Kelkar Ranked First Position in M. Sc Physics in the University of Mumbai 2013-14
Qualified GATE examination in Physics 2013-14
Completed in Visiting Students' Research Programme (VSRP)2014 at TIFR 2013-14
Ms Sayali Bhatkar Qualified UGC CSIR NET examination in Physics 2014
Mr Siddhesh Parab
Mr. Nikhil Kanitkar
Selected in Campus interview for job on BPO by INFOSYS, Pune. 2014-15
Shamali Sawant,
Pranita Tipugade,
Divya Patil,
Mrunmayi Patange,
Shrinidhi Sawant
Selected for participation in the National level NIUS summer camp in Experimental Physics at Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai. 2015-16
Mr Sushant Patil Got 3rd prize for poster presentation in Conference on Material for energy conservation and storage 2015-16
Mr. Pushkar Patkar Ranked in top 1% at national level in the ‘National Graduate Physics Examination-2016’. 2016-17
Qualified State Eligibility Test (SET) in Physics, Jan 2018 2017- 18
Ms. Divya Patil Selected for 8-weeks summer research fellowship program conducted by ‘Indian Academy of sciences’ to work at Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata 2016-17
Ms. Sayali Amrutsagar
Ms. Jai Kelkar
Got consolation price at university level Research Convention Avishkar 2018 2017-18
Ms. Vinita Walawalkar Completed Two stage NIUS (Physics) program held by HBCSE, TIFR 2017-18
Mr Mandar Sawant Qualified UGC CSIR NET examination in Physics 2017
Prerana Masurkar
Utkarsha Bhute
Completed first stage of NIUS ( Physics) program held by HBCSE, TIFR 2018-19
Mr. Ganesh Shitole
Mr. Sanket Sohani
A project ‘Remote Controlled Home Automation Using Raspberry Pi’ was selected in UG pure science category for University level research convention Avishkar 2019-20
Mr. Aniruddha Arondekar PG student, qualified SET Exam 2019-20
Mr. Pushkar Patkar PG student, qualified NET CSIR exam in June 2019 and is selected as ‘Scientific officer - Grade C’ at B. A. R. C. Mumbai. 2019-20
Ms. Varsha Kale, Mr. Sujit Phadake and Mr. Sanket Sohani A project by MSc Part II Physics students - Ms. Varsha Kale, Mr. Sujit Phadake and Mr. Sanket Sohani, and a project guided by - Ms. Adnya Shirgaonkar, bagged Bronze medal at final University round of 18th Inter-collegiate / Institute / Department Aavishkar Research Convention 2023-24 for PG level and presented at state level research convention Aavishkar 2023-24 2023-24
Yash Deodas, Aditya Rathod S Y B Sc First rank in PowerPoint Competition in National Student Symposium on Physics held at University of Science and Technology Meghalaya
A project by SYBSc Physics Major students - Mr. Yash Deodas, Mr. Aditya Rathod, Mr. Prasenjeet Vhankate, bagged ‘लीला परशुराम आगाशे विज्ञान संशोधन पुरस्कार’in ‘विज्ञान संशोधन पुरस्कार स्पर्धा २०२४’ organized by मराठी विज्ञान परिषद and guide Ms. Adnya Shirgaonkar bagged ‘विशेष मार्गदर्शक पुरस्कार’ by मराठी विज्ञान परिषद
2024-25

Designation: Associate Professor
Research Area: Modern Optics and Thin Films
Research Output:

  1. No. of paper publication in Peer reviewed journals (International and National): 05
  2. No. of paper publication in conference proceedings (International and National): 07
  3. No. of conference attended (International, National and state): 14
  4. Minar Research Project sanctioned by University of Mumbai

Achievements:

  1. Worked as Chair Person in National Conference on Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage (NCMECS – 2016)
  2. Participated in Inernational Workshop on Advanced Material 2018 held at Dubai.
  3. Worked as a chair person for state level workshop on 'Joy of learning Physics through experimental demonstrations'


Faculty Profiles and Curriculum Vitae

Designation: Assistant Professor
Research Area: Swift heavy ion irradiation in semiconductors.
Research Output:

  1. No. of paper publication in Peer reviewed journals (International and National): 04
  2. No. of paper publication in conference proceedings (International and National): 06
  3. No. of conference attended (International, National and state): 06

Honors and Awards:

  1. Appointed as notemaker for Marathi Vishwakosh Nirmiti, Bhoutiki Dnyanmandal
  2. Worked as a grader for International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2015) held in Mumbai.
  3. Resource person for Physics Olympiad Program.
  4. Research project selected by Mumbai University for presentation at 12th Maharashtra state inter University research convention ‘Avishkar-2017.


Faculty Profiles and Curriculum Vitae

Designation: Assistant Professor (on contract basis)
Research Output:

  1. No. of paper publication in Peer reviewed journals (International and National): 01
  2. No. of paper publication in conference proceedings (International and National): 01

Honors and Awards:

  1. Obtained First rank at MSc examination in Physics in Mumbai University.
  2. Received M. C. Joshi, D. Y. Phadke, V. K. Joag prize for the year 2014 for standing first in M. Sc. (Physics).
  3. Received third prize in National Competition of ‘Innovative Experiments in Physics (NCEIP)’ held at 30th IAPT Annual Convention, Hyderabad.

Achievements:

  1. Notemaker for Marathi Vishwakosh Nirmiti, Bhoutiki Dnyanmandal
  2. Worked as marker for 10th International Olympiad on astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2016 at Bhubneshwar - 9 to 19 December 2016
  3. Resource person for Physics Olympiad Program.


Faculty Profiles and Curriculum Vitae

Designation: Assistant Professor
Research Output:

  1. No. of paper publication in Peer reviewed journals (International and National): 01
  2. No. of paper publication in conference proceedings (International and National): 01

Honors and Awards:

  1. Obtained First rank at MSc examination in Physics in Mumbai University.
  2. Received M. C. Joshi, D. Y. Phadke, V. K. Joag prize for the year 2014 for standing first in M. Sc. (Physics).
  3. Received third prize in National Competition of ‘Innovative Experiments in Physics (NCEIP)’ held at 30th IAPT Annual Convention, Hyderabad.

Achievements:

  1. Notemaker for Marathi Vishwakosh Nirmiti, Bhoutiki Dnyanmandal
  2. Worked as marker for 10th International Olympiad on astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2016 at Bhubneshwar - 9 to 19 December 2016
  3. Resource person for Physics Olympiad Program.


Faculty Profiles and Curriculum Vitae

Designation: Assistant Professor (on contract basis)
Achievement:

  1. Qualified SET exam


Faculty Profiles and Curriculum Vitae

Designation: Assistant Professor (on contract basis)

Faculty Profiles and Curriculum Vitae