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Department of Physics

Department of Physics

HOD Chemistry Department

Dr. S. J. Lade

H.O.D.

The physics department was established by the founder principal and HOD, Dr. B. S. Patil, in 1964. The first batch of B.Sc. III students began their studies in 1970. The department offers an undergraduate (U.G.) program in physics, and as of today, 179 students are presently enrolled in the B.Sc. course. To date, a total of 688 students have graduated from the department, with 221 of them progressing to postgraduate (P.G.) studies, which accounts for 32.12% of the total graduates.

Among our 688 graduates, 8 are working as senior scientists in research institutes both abroad and in India, 96 have become lecturers/assistant professors, 154 have become teachers in colleges and secondary schools, 68 have joined the government sector, 16 work in the banking sector, 72 are employed in esteemed industries, 48 are working in the corporate private sector, and 46 have become self-employed entrepreneurs. Additionally, 180 graduates have pursued careers in other fields.

Following table shows our head of departments

Sr. No. Name Qualification Duration
1 Dr. B. S. Patil
Founder Principal & HOD
B.Sc., Ph.D. 1964-1965
2 Prof. S. Y. Gambhir
Eminent Writer of Text Book
M.Sc. 1966-1969
3 Prof. S. S. Shirodkar M.Sc. 1969-1996
4 Dr. V. B. Chougule M.Sc., Ph.D. 1996-2005
5 Dr. A. P. Kashid
Reader
M.Sc., Ph.D. 2005-2009
6 Dr. S. J. Lade
Associate Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D. 2009 - Present

The heads of the department owe the credit for the enrichment, quantitative, and qualitative establishment that has nurtured scientists working in institutions and laboratories of national importance, as well as government officials, who are alumni of this department.

Our department contributes to the development of the college and institution in various ways. We take care of electrical fittings in the college premises and maintain several electrical instruments, including ceiling fans, table fans, UPS, inverters, incubators, centrifuges, and audio and video equipment such as LCDs, OHPs, amplifiers, and astronomical telescopes. This contribution is made possible by the dedicated efforts of both our non-teaching and teaching staff.

The department developed E-Content containing YouTube videos of duration 5655 minutes, 156 videos links- 6571 viewers. Slide share PPT links: 47/1493-viewers, PPTs: 57, PDFs: 31, with a total word count of 145,774. E-Tests/Google Tests: 47, Online Tests: 17, Google Classrooms: 09 responses-8064.

The department also makes an astronomical telescope available to students and citizens of Warananagar for observing the sky (on dry days), comets, solar eclipses, and other astronomical events. Prior intimation is necessary for using this telescope.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To establish a platform for the dissemination and creation of knowledge through teaching and research in physics at various levels. To create a scientific society which encourages logical thinking.

Mission

To enable the student to acquire the knowledge of principles, techniques and processes in physics.

Objectives
  • To develop and ability to select and apply known laws and principles of physics.
  • To motivate students towards research in Physics as well as in interdisciplinary areas.
  • To organize outreach activities to promote scientific culture.
  • To create human resources with strong foundation in Physics which can be applied to wide areas in Science and Technology.

Courses Offered

Departmental Highlights

Faculty Profile

Name Qualification Designation Specialization Experience (Years)
Dr. S. J. Lade View More M.Sc., Ph.D. Head & Associate Professor Material Science 30
Mr. V. S. Patil View More M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Ed. Assistant Professor Material Science 26
Dr. S. S. Pujari View More M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Material Science 02
Dr. P. A. Mithari View More M.Sc., Ph.D., SET Assistant Professor Material Science 02
Mr. A. S. Patil View More M.Sc., SET Assistant Professor Electronics 06

Activities

Major activities conducted by department
  • The department organized a one-day national conference on 31st January 2018, focusing on the recent trends in material research.
  • The department has organized university syllabus workshops, skill-based workshops, industrial visits/ tours, excursion and trainings, short term courses, soft skill courses, quiz competition, bridge course and student seminars.
  • The department has developed an E-Content zone containing departmental YouTube videos with a total duration of 5655 minutes, total 158 videos.
  • E-Content links: 30, PPTs: 57, PDFs: 31, with a total word count of 145,774 (121,442 + 24,332).
  • E-Tests/Google Tests: 49, Online Tests: 17, Offline Tests: 12, Google Classrooms: 11.

Achievements

Faculty Mr. Vilas Shamrao Patil was awarded the Best Teacher Award by Saraswati Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Asurle-Porle on 5th September, 2018.

Faculty Achievements
Sr. No. Name of Faculty Date Title Description
1 Mr. Vilas Shamrao Patil 05-09-2018 Best Teacher Award Best Teacher Award by Saraswati Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Asurle-Porle, Tal. Panhala, Dist. Kolhapur.
2 Dr. Miss. Pooja Anand Mithari 15/09/2022 Ph.D. Awarded a Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur.
3 Mr. Avinash Shivaji Patil 07/11/2019 SET Qualified SET Exam for Assistant Professor held by Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Students Achievements
Sr. No. Name of Student Date Title Description
1 Dr. Miss. Pooja Anand Mithari 08/11/2016 SET Qualified SET Exam for Assistant Professor held by Savitribai Phule Pune University.
2 Mr. Avinash Kuber Ladgaonkar 07/11/2019 SET Qualified SET Exam for Assistant Professor held by Savitribai Phule Pune University.
3 Mr. Avinash Shivaji Patil 07/11/2019 SET Qualified SET Exam for Assistant Professor held by Savitribai Phule Pune University.
4 Miss. Pranita Prakash Mohite 24/07/2019 Dr. Jagdish S. Shirke Prize Awarded Dr. Jagdish S. Shirke Prize for securing First in B.Sc. Exam in Physics.
5 Mr. Pravin Prakash Hirave 05/07/2023 SET Qualified SET Exam for Assistant Professor held by Savitribai Phule Pune University.
6 Miss. Yogita Sampatrao Methe 05/07/2023 SET Qualified SET Exam for Assistant Professor held by Savitribai Phule Pune University.
7 Miss. Rutuja Krushnat Shinde 05/07/2023 SET Qualified SET Exam for Assistant Professor held by Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Alumni

Alumni (From 2010-11 onwards)
Sr. No. Name of Alumni Company / Organization Designation Contact
1Dr. Sawata Subhash MaliChonnam National University, South KoreaAssociate Research Professor+82-10-8940-9842 / 9657128698
2Tausif Rasul MullaDongari Police Station, MumbaiPolice Sub Inspector7722011186
3Dr. Jyoti Vishnu PatilChonnam National University, South KoreaResearch Professor+82-10-3636-9842 / 9834676152
4Rohit Bhagvan PatilYashwantrao Chavan Warana Mahavidyalaya, KolhapurAssistant Professor7083125095 / 9527833689
5Suhas Bhagwan ChandrasBajaj Allianz Life Insurance, PuneAssistant Manager9860741010
6Pritam Bhujangrao PatilYashwant Junior College, KolhapurAssistant Professor8208275522
7Shivprasad Shivaji TodkarTopper’s Classes, KolhapurTeacher (JEE/NEET/CET)7588490802
8Avadhut Ashok ChouguleAccenture Solutions, PuneSoftware Engineer Specialist (Team Leader)9595988022
9Shirish Sarjerao PatilUrban Development Department, MumbaiDesk Officer9158442575
10Sharad Yashwant PatilTrainingPolice Sub Inspector9860061650
11Pramod Uttam ValivLabour Office, PuneGovernment Labour Officer9767171177
12Vasundhara Hanumanth ShindeRevenue Department, PuneOffice Superintendent7020667958
13Priyanka Popatrao ChavanShivaji University, KolhapurPh.D. Scholar9730542255
14Pratima Hambirrao ShindeSainik School & Jr. College, KolhapurAssistant Professor9356713807
15Sandhya Sandip PatilWarana Vidyalaya, KolhapurSecondary Teacher8888930748
16Dr. Pooja Anand MithariYC Warana MahavidyalayaAssistant Professor7527449898
17Vaibhavi Naveen DummannavarDhanraj School, PuneAssistant Teacher9284520015
18Tushar Pandurang WalkeKirloskar Pvt. Ltd., KolhapurBranch Manager8698454907
19Vishal Dinkar JadhavMaharashtra State Sahakari BankClerk9960320183
20Avinash Kuber LadgonkarVY College, KolhapurAssistant Professor9156569507
21Shwetali Suresh JadhavSDEM College, PuneAssistant Professor9890116087
22Vikramsinh GaikwadSahyadri Agro Pvt. Ltd., PuneSelf-employed7875868989
23Sarika Vitthal PatilKendriya Vidyalaya, PuneTeacher7304208072
24Snehal Dattatray SutarIndia Post, RatnagiriAssistant Branch Post Master8698063873
25Swati Sunil DananeKasturbai College, SangliAssistant Professor9130099177
26Snehal Vishvas MaskeTATA Motors, KolhapurBranch Manager9823337188
27Patil Digvijay ShrikantIndian ArmyArmy Medical Corps9682153626
28Avinash Shivaji PatilYC Warana MahavidyalayaAssistant Professor7709544250
29Kanase Rohini SubhashChonnam National UniversityResearch Scholar+82-10-4054-3084
30Punam Baburao PatilLIC, JalnaAssistant Manager8208715767
31Kailas Gorakhnath PatilDistrict Court, KolhapurAdvocate9527685598
32Sonali Sarjerao MoreDYP College, KolhapurAssistant Teacher7219771486
33Komal Kashinath PatilDABN College, KolhapurAssistant Teacher8888032181
34Snehalata Jaysing PatilEnglish Medium School, PuneAssistant Teacher9156758557
35Santosh Sarjerao PawarIndian ArmyMechanical Engineer9021214958
36Ashish Shamrao YadavArts & Science College, KolhapurAssistant Teacher8605088025
37Amita Anandrao IngaleMahavidyalaya, SangliAssistant Teacher7517470336
38Shital Rajendra PatilCollege, KolhapurAssistant Teacher7066145781
39Vijaykumar Ramesh ChouguleMasale FirmSelf-employed8605305283
40Ashish Prafullchandra RoteDress Center, IslampurSelf-employed7004501008
41Pranali Shivaji TodkarWarana VidyalayaAssistant Teacher7875216978
42Vidya Vasant DashavantDABN CollegeAssistant Professor7066844946
43Sumita Suryakant PatilDYP KolhapurResearch8208803492
44Sunny Manohar PatilCapgemini, PuneAutomation Engineer7066966280
45Ashutosh Madhukar PatilDYP CollegeAssistant Teacher9158150190
46Shivprasad Krishnarao JadhavDYP CollegeAssistant Teacher9511618281
47Aishwarya Rajesh MithariDYP PolytechnicAssistant Professor9823532700
48Prathmesh Prakash KaingadeNPST, BengaluruQA Engineer9284818914
49Ankita Jaywantrao PatilDatametica, PuneEngineer I7218254998
50Shital Sadashiv BachankarRegion Office, PuneSub Coordinator Officer8308048142
51Yogita Sampatrao MetheYC Warana Jr CollegeAssistant Teacher8788305134
52Minakshi Suresh PatilICICI Bank, PuneRelationship Manager7498929151
53Madhuri Prakash PatilArts College, KolhapurAssistant Teacher9022212286
54Ujwala Baburao ShindeArts College, KolhapurAssistant Teacher8080679694
55Shital Shivaji ChouguleWarana Valley AcademyAssistant Teacher9823737920
56Ankita Kumar ChouguleKLE Cancer HospitalMedical Physicist7057477560

Best Practices

a) Title: Industrial Visit
Objective
  • Enhance learning through practical experiences.
  • Encourage real-world application of classroom knowledge.
Context

The programme is led by science B.Sc. II and III students. The department of Physics guides the students. An industrial visit is an educational excursion to a real-world industry, offering hands-on experience and insights into job roles and ethics. It bridges classroom knowledge with real-world practice, fostering career exploration and learning.

Practices

Successful industrial visits hinge on meticulous planning, safety adherence, clear communication of objectives, active engagement with industry professionals, and post-visit reflection. These practices ensure a fruitful experience, fostering effective learning, career exploration, and ethical considerations.

Outcome

Industrial visits offer a firsthand look at real-world operations, bridging the gap between classroom theory and practical application. These visits prepare individuals for the future workforce by addressing industry challenges and procedures.

b) Title: Seminars
Objective
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Skill development
Context

Two seminars compulsory for B.Sc. III students were held by the physics department in semesters five and six. A seminar is a unique class or meeting where students and professors discuss fascinating physics topics, providing valuable insights into real research and preparing attendees for careers in physics or related fields.

Practices

During physics seminars, people openly talk about their research and share their ideas with one another. In seminars, participants ask questions and have discussions to better understand what they've learned.

Outcome

In physics seminars means that people attending these seminars learn more about difficult physics ideas and the most recent research findings. Students are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussions, which helps to improve participants communication.

c) Title: Poster presentation
Objective
  • Share physics research and information visually.
  • Promote networking and the application of physics knowledge.
Context

The physics department organizes an annual poster presentation program on Science Day. This event encourages B.Sc. students from all years (I, II, and III) to participate and share their poster presentations. It's a great way for students to showcase their physics projects and celebrate Science Day.

Practices

Effective practices for a physics poster presentation involve creating visually appealing posters with clear content and concise text. Organize the information logically and encourage audience engagement through discussions. Highlight the relevance and real-world applications of research.

Outcome

In a physics poster presentation, students dive into physics concepts, hone communication skills, join discussions and networking, showcase their research, and build crucial skills for their academic and future careers in physics.

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