DEPARTMENT OF Physics

About Us

In the year June 1975, the conception of the Department of Physics took place under the able leadership of Prin..Dr. R. K. Kanabarkar sir. The first head of the department was Dr. B. P. Sabale  who commenced the basic Bachelor degree program in Physics  for the remote as well as city area students surrounded by the college.. The sole intention was to cater to the need for graduation in Physics for academic as well as industrial purpose. Later on Dr B. P. Sable became the Registrar of the Shiva University Kolhapur. After that the department has been successfully led by legends like Dr. J. K. Nandgawe, Dr. R. R. Hadgal, Dr. P. K. Patil , Dr. R. S. Patil and Dr. M. R. Shedam . Dr. P. K. Patil became the Principal of the ‘The New College, Kolhapur from 2010 to 2012. Still most of the professors are the authors of many text books published by reputed publishing houses like ‘Phadake’ and ‘Nirali Publications as per curriculum designed by the Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
In June 1980, the Astronomy and Astrophysics subject has been started under the able headship of Dr. J. K. Nandgawe sir. The department of Physics is the first department that started this subject among all colleges affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur. In June 2021, Master Degree Program has been started in Physics with a specialization ‘Material Science’ under the able headship of Dr. P. D. Kamble. Since then several areas of Materials Science have been researched and taught in the department.
Apart from the academic program, research culture has been developed in the department since 2019. One of the students has been awarded his Ph. D degree from this department and eight students are working their Ph. D. work. The faculty from the department has published many research papers in Scopus indexed journals with high impact factor.
As of today, a large number of students are working in various government, non-government and private sectors at good position. Some of the students are working as a Post-doc students spread across the world under different affiliations and a few of them are a recipient of renowned fellowships as well. Besides these students, the faculty contribution and collaborations are praiseworthy.


Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Vision

To introduce and popularize the study of physics by the way of graduate studies and to develop new generation with competency in the field of physics.

Mission


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

Core Values


• National Developments through the fulfillment of Vision and Mission of the Department
• Promoting the use of technology for inculcating Global Competencies among students.
• Sustenance of Cultural and Ethical Values among the students.

Objectives


Research

Research Thrust Areas

Our department is engaged in cutting-edge research across multiple interdisciplinary fields.Key research thrust areas include remote sensing and material science, electrochemical applications, biomedical applications, and pollutant removal.

  1. Remote sensing and Material science: Focus on developing and applying advanced materials for remote sensing technologies, contributing to innovations in environmental monitoring and data collection
  2. Electrochemical Applications: Active research in areas such as immunosensors, energy storage devices, electrochemical water splitting, and enzyme immobilization. These studies aim to address critical challenges in sustainable energy and health diagnostics.
  3. Biomedical Applications: Emphasis on developing novel magnetic nanomaterials for drug delivery and hyperthermia therapiesaimedat advancingtreatment methods for cancer.
  4. Pollutant Removal: Dedicated to the removal of environmental pollutantsparticularly heavy metal ions through innovative chemical and material approaches. It mainly focussedon enhancing water quality and environmental protection.

This broad spectrum of research reflects our commitment to advancing science andtechnology for the betterment of society

Research Projects Ongoing and Completed:

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Seminars / Conferences / Workshops

Sr. No Title Coordinator Duration Funding Agency
1 Astronomy, Science and Society Dr. P. D. Kamble 19th-20th April 2024 MSFDA Pune

Our Alumni

List of Prominent Alumni

The alumni of the physics department of The New College are successful in various fields at national as well as international level. They have successful career in government, non government, private sector, business, teaching and other professions. Some of the qualified students are working as staff members in the department itself.

Best Practices

NIGHT SKY OBSERVATION

Astronomy and Astrophysics is a very interesting subject for undergraduate students. This subject has been started in the year 1980. The Physics department of this college is the first department affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur that started an Astrophysics and Astronomy subject at B Sc part II in 1980.

Students have many ideas in their minds such as Sun, Moon, Planets, Black hole, White draft, Big-Bang, Milky Way Galaxy etc. We introduced the history of Astronomy development and fundamental of Astrophysics in the syllabus. Also we introduced the significance of astronomy in our everyday life and promoted as a science like basic knowledge of astronomy, the instruments for astronomical observation and the methods for astrophysics research

We tried our best to show the space world and the corresponding pictures of some objects. The students paid a lot of attention in the class and were curious to ask questions. Some of our former students who studied astronomy and astrophysics in the classes are now leading to organizes Night Sky Observations for school students, college students and society as well.

Due to this subject some of our students has been completed minor research projects sanctioned by ISRO. Also we organized interesting lectures regarding astronomy and astrophysics for undergraduate students.

Department of Physics organized ‘Night Sky Observation’ at every year in the month of January/February at different places like Panhala, Girgaon(Karveer), Gagnbawada, Sakharpa etc. which are at high altitude near Kolhapur city. For this activity, we invite experts from different institute like KIT, Kolhapur, IUCCA Pune and some professors from colleges. We shows participants all the planets and their satellites, constellations, artificial satellite , wave trains and galaxies like Andromeda near our solar system using 10 inch telescope. Also we gave all information related to our solar system, Galaxies, black holes etc. during this activity. We include all from school to college level students and local people to join this activity. Also we organize the workshops on the theme of Astronomy, science and Society to create awareness regarding Astronomy and Space Science among the students.

To encourage students about space science frequently we organized Telescope Making Workshop in our college campus which is open to all members.

MOU / Linkage

  1. Chemniz University, Jerrmany
  2. Y. C. College, Solankurr
  3. N. D. Patil College, Malakapur
  4. Chh. Shahaji College, Kolhapur
  5. Bhogavati Mahavidyalaya, Kurukali
  6. Chh. Shahu College, Kolhapur

Contact Us

Office

Head: Dr. P. D. Kamble

Department of Physics

The New College, Kolhapur

physics.nck@gmail.com , pdkamble27@gmail.com

ACHIEVEMENTS

Faculty: Achievements and awards

Sr. No. Name of the Faculty Achievement /Award Awarding Authority Year
1. Dr.Pradip D. Kamble Member, Board of Studies in Physics, Shivaji University Kolhapur Shivaji University Kolhapur 2012-2017
Member, Board of Studies in Physics, Mahaveer College (Autonomous) Kolhapur Mahaveer College (Autonomous) Kolhapur Since 2019
Member, Board of Studies in Physics, Warana University, WarananagarKodoli Warana University, WarananagarKodoli Since 2024
2 Dr.Prashant B. Patil: Member of BOS in Physics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur Shivaji University, Kolhapur Since 2022
Member of BOS in Physics of Sanjay Ghodawat University Sanjay Ghodawat University Since 2018
Guest Scientist,Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany Oct 2022 to March 2023
Sensor development for early diagnosis of cancer. DST-SERB EMR  
3. Smt. Swapnali Sambhaji Pawar Best Oral Presentation International Conference at New College, Kolhapur 2023

List of Meritorious Students

Sr. No. Name of the Student Details Year
1 Hajare Prathamesh Gen. merit – 2nd , Shivaji University, Kolhapur 2024
2 Patil Pranav Bhalchandra Gen. merit- 4th , Shivaji University, Kolhapu
secured highest mark in physics		 2023
3 Patil Siddhi Vilas Gen. merit- 2nd, Shivaji University, Kolhapu
secured highest mark in physics		 2022
4 Patil Rachana Rangrao Gen. merit- 3rd, Shivaji University, Kolhapu 2022
5 Vaibhav Raut 1st Prize in Poster competition in National Conference at KBP College, Islampur 2019
  6 Yash Ambole 1st Prize in Intra University Avishkar Poster Competition 2018
1st Prize in Poster competition at Ghodawat University, Jaysingpur 2018
7 Aishwarya Mungle Project selected for A-List Ranking project organized by Team Indus, Banglore 2018
8 Shoupik Mullani 1st Prize in Intra University Avishkar Poster Competition 2017
9 Kanchan Suresh Patil Gen. merit- 2nd
secured highest mark in physics		 2017

List of Ph. D. Awarded Students

Sr. No. Name of the Student Name of the Guide Year of Ph. D. Award
1 Dr.Vijay Paman Kothawale Dr.Prashant B. Patil 2021

List of NET Qualifying Students

Sr. No. Name of the Student Year of passing NET Year of passing UG/PG
1 Harashada More 2022 2020
2 Namrata Kamble 2021 2020

List of SET Qualifying Students

Sr. No. Name of the Student Year of passing SET Year of passing UG/PG
1 Rachana rangrao patil 2024 2024
2 Shivani Prakash patil 2022 2021
3 Namrata Kamble 2020 2020
4 Nishigandha bhagvan chougule 2021 2020
5 Sourabh tukaram khade 2021 2020
6 Shaufic Mullani 2022 2020
7 Swati vilas patil 2021 2019
8 Kanchan suresh patil 2022 2019
9 Afsana anis Sayyad 2023 2017
10 Mahesh Ramesh mane 2024 2015
11 Miss. Reshma R. Bedagkar 2018 2003

List of GATE Qualifying Students

Sr. No. Name of the Student Year of passing GATE Year of passing UG/PG
1 Sourabh Tukaram Khade 2021 2020

List of Students Qualifying Competitive Exams

Sr. No. Name of the Student Position Exam conducting Authority
1. Mr. Hemant Patil IFS officer UPSC
2. Mr.Ranjeet Nalawade Major CDS
3. Mr. Amit Aswale Major CDS
4. Mr. U.A. Kalake Air Force Officer CDS
5. Mr. Avinash Shinde Regional officer, RBI Goa Region IBPS
6. Mr. Ganesh Gudalkar PO, BOI, Kolhapur IBPS

Activities

Activities

Department Faculty


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