Research Projects

Completed Projects

Ongoing Projects

Title of the Research Project	Name of the Investigator	Guide	Research Centre
Studies on Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Material Coating for Musical Instruments	Prof. Mrs. Varsha Joshi	Dr. Mrs. Sharmila Chaudhari, Head, Department of Physics, Baburaoji Gholap College, Sangvi, Pune	Department of Physics, Baburaoji Gholap College, Sangvi, Pune
Synthesis and Characterization of Dysprosium doped in-Nano ferrites	Prof. Mahendra Waghmare	Dr. Sopan Rathod, Department of Physics, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune	Department of Physics, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune

Title of the Research Project (Minor)	Name of the Investigator	Guide	Research Centre	Funding Agency and Duration	Amount Sanctioned (Rs)
Synthesis and characterization of Nano ferrites	Prof. Mahendra Waghmare	Dr.Sopan Rathod, Department of Physics, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune	Physics Department, Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune	UGC 2015-17	4,70,000/-

Research Publications

Sr. No	Name of the faculty and Title of the Paper	Title of the paper	Name of the journal
1	Mrs. Varsha Joshi	“Role of ICT in Higher Education”	Conference proceeding (20-21 Feb 2015) ISBN/ISSN.No.
2	Mrs. Varsha Joshi	“Opportunities for using smart materials in Musical instruments”	International conference on Functional Eco friendly Smart Emerging Materials (2015-16)
3	Mr. Akshay Vays	“Thin Film Synthesis and its characterization”	National Conference on Thin Film Synthesis and its characterization (2012-13)

Linkage Collaboration

Consultancy

Placement

Alumni

Achievements of alumni

Sr. no.	Name of past student	Nature of Achievements
1	Mr. Anand Parchure	1. Founder and Managing Director – Parchure Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Pune 2. Business owner of NAVTANTRA , a company manufacturing domestic wind turbine systems
2	Mr. Hrishikesh Bhosale	Started his own coaching classes “The Learners’ Academy” at Balewadi, Pune
3	Mr. Sanjit Deokar	Cleared intelligence bureau assistant; central intelligence officer grade 2 examination conducted by ministry of home affairs. A member of Pune University team at “Interuniversity National Youth Leadership Camp” organized by Association of Universities New Delhi at Gurunanak Dev University Amritsar from 7-11 August 2012. The team got second prize for Best Disciplined Team.
4	Mrs. Varsha Kulkarni	Got 8th Rank in Savitribai Phule Pune University M.Sc. (Physics) Exam (2015-16)
5	Mr. Swapnil Shevakari	His project titled “Effect of different light intensity on stridulations of black cricket” has won prizes at college level science exhibitions at different colleges. His project was also part of state level science exhibition.
6	Mr. Dattatraya Sawant	Cleared Govt of India, Ministry of Home affairs (intelligence bureau) exam for the post Jr. Assistant Officer grade 2

Contribution of alumni

Sr. no.	Name of past student	Nature of Contribution
1	Anand Parchure	Member of college IQAC
2	Pawan Surwase	Involvement in departmental activities, worked as faculty at the department

Infrastructure

Various special instruments at the department are:

Sr. No.	Name of the instrument
1	Audiometer
2	Digital Storage Oscilloscope
3	Two probe Apparatus
4	Ionic Conductivity Measuring Instrument
5	Refractometer
6	Fiber Optics Trainer Kit
7	Ultrasonic Interferometer
8	Polarimeter
9	Hall effect Apparatus
10	L-C-R Q Meter
11	Sound Level Meter
12	Magnetic Hysteresis Curve Kit
13	Digital Lux Meter
14	150 MHz RF Generator
15	ECG Trainer Kit
16	Goniometer
17	Optical Bench
18	Microcontroller Based Furnace
19	G.M Counter
20	Constant Deviation Spectrometer

Support Staff

Non-Teaching Staff
1	Mr. Sachin Gaikwad	Laboratory Attendant
2	Mr. Sanjay Jadhav	Peon

Technical Support
1	Mr. Rahul Kamble
2	Mr. Rohit Mali

Activities

Co-curricular Activities conducted by the Department:

The department organizes Guest lectures, Educational Films and Videos screenings, Industrial visits and Study tours for students. Subject related special events are celebrated by the department. A project and poster competition was held by the Department to celebrate 2015 the International Year of Light. A slide show and presentation by Students was arranged to celebrate the discovery of Gravitational waves.

• Physiqia :

This is the talent search activity of the department. The department organizes various co-curricular activities under this like Physics Quiz, Subject Based Rangoli, Subject Based Cartoons, puzzle and fun game competitions.

• Physics Forum :

Physics forum is a platform that provides opportunity to students to participate in academic activities conducted by other institutes. The forum also runs a wallpaper activity, seminars, Guest Lectures and Demo sessions.

• Annual Science Exhibition – Anubhuti:

The Annual Science Exhibition ‘Anubhuti’ exhibits models, projects and charts to explain some complex concepts in Physics in a simple way. This is an event visited by many school children also.

• Indian Physics Association:

Students participate in the activities of The Indian Physics Association (IPA, Pune chapter) every year.

Beyond Curriculum:

• The department organizes Educational Toys making workshop and skill development course for the students. Department conducted a skill development course titled “Repairing and maintenance of electrical home appliances” for undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to apply the skill developed within their regular practical sessions.

• The department has received grants from the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and New Delhi under DBT STAR College Scheme. These grants are used for providing infrastructure and organizing activities for students to enhance their interest in basic sciences and to improve their skills. Special instruments are made available to the staff and students of the department under this scheme.

• Students also work on inter-disciplinary projects within and outside the college.

• The department has also organized small hands on training workshop for non-teaching staff.