It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the portal of the School of Physical Sciences of S.R.T.M. University, Nanded.  

School of Physical Sciences of S.R.T.M. University, established and August 1995, offers two years, four semester Master’s course in Physics as per NEP 2020 with specializations and Core Subjects as Astrophysics, Materials Sciences, Electronics & Fiber Optics and Lasers. The School also offers Ph. D. programs in applied / experimental and theoretical Physics with thrust areas centered Astronomy & Astrophysics, Fiber-optics and Laser, Electronics, Microwaves and dielectric spectroscopy, experimental solid state physics, materials science, bioactive nano-materials, gas sensors, hydrogen storage, DSSC-Energy devices and super capacitors.  Excellent academic atmosphere, student centric learning activities, need-based curriculum up-gradation, proven teaching abilities, high research potential, dedicated teachers and scholars are the strengths of the School.  Extensive Research training in the form of dissertation at the master’s level enables the students to inculcate research aptitude at their early stage. The compounding effect of the student centric activities is that within the span of 30 years the School has emerged as one of the preferred destination for pursuing higher education in for the students from Maharashtra and neighbouring states. This has resulted in enhancing the demand ratio of the course and elevation in success rate in the NET/SET/GATE examinations. The vibrant and dynamic faculty of work experience from internationally renowned institutes is the asset of the School, enabled it to get recognized as one of the best academic School on the campus of SRTMU.

The spread of its alumni in diversified fields of studies ranging from space science to the nano and energy technologies in the academic and scientific institutions across the country and in foreign institutes are the gauge of the academic achievements of the School. Over the period of 30 years the School has not only produced a good number (exceeding 1000) but quality publications that appeared in the high-index, high-impact research journals of international repute. Exceptionally high number of citations earned by these publications (over 15,000) delineates the research potential of the School. It is worth mentioning that few of the Ph.D. awardees from this School are contributing significantly in academic activities of prestigious national and foreign laboratories. The School has also received a sizable amount of research funds (more than Rs. 5 crore) from various National and International funding agencies like UGC, CSIR, DST, ISRO, MEDA, RGSTC and also from foreign agencies, enabling the School to accelerate its research activities. The School has also received funds from DST, New Delhi under the DST-FIST scheme. Strong collaborative research linkages with the leading national and international universities and institutes indicate its academic acceptance at global level. Participation of the School faculty in the National and International level cutting-edge mega projects is the special feature of the School.

Prof. Kumbharkhane A.C.
Director
School of Physical Sciences,
Email: akumbharkhane@yahoo.co.in

Vision:

The Vision of the School of Physical Sciences of SRTM University, Nanded is to become the lead centre for innovative and front-line research centre and preferred destination for the skill based higher education in Physics. 

Mission:

The mission of the School of Physical Sciences of this University is to emerge as a lead hub for Physics education, scholarly training, quality research centre and also to embark upon disseminating innovative, basic and applied knowledge among the local populate for overall development of this region.

The syllabus of M. Sc. Physics is structured in such a way that each of the student attain all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours that they are expected to attain as they progress through the program. On successful completion of this course, students will acquire the ability to understand the fundamental concepts, principles and theories related to the identified subject areas.

The syllabus of M. Sc. Physics is structured in such a way that each of the student attain all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours that they are expected to attain as they progress through the program. On successful completion of this course, students will acquire the ability to understand the fundamental concepts, principles and theories related to the identified subject areas.  

Objectives of the M. Sc. Physics course are:  

• To develop skills of critical thinking, hypothesis building and applying the scientific method of physics concepts, theoretical models and laboratory experiments
• To develop problem solving skill for identifying and formulating problems independently and creatively employing the theoretical and/or experimental methods that he has acquired during the course
• To train the students with a working knowledge of experimental/computational techniques and instrumentation required to work independently in research and industrial environments
• To acquire advanced knowledge in specialized areas in physics that are in tune with the front-line research in physics
• To prepare the students to successfully compete for current employment opportunities.  

Course Outcome:  

Students after completing their post graduation in Physics (M. Sc. Physics) will

• be eligible to get employment as an assistant professor, teacher, etc. in private, semi-government, government in colleges and schools after fulfilling the requirements and can rise up to the top positions
• pursue their higher studies in related fields including Ph.D. in the national and international universities depending upon the eligibility conditions of the concerned universities
• work as research fellow, scientist in research institutes and carry out research after qualifying the NET/SET/PET examinations
• handle standard and advanced laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation and classical techniques to carry out experiments.
• work as entrepreneurs

Admission to M.Sc. Physics program offered by the School is given on the basis of the merit of candidates that have registered for seeking admission to the course. The merit list of the registered candidates will be prepared considering his/her score in Physics alone at B. Sc. level, The available seats will be filled in following the reservation policies as laid down by the Govt. of Maharashtra. The seat distribution for the candidates from other universities within Maharashtra, other states and foreign universities is as below:

Eligibility:  

Any science graduate (B. Sc.) with Physics as main or one of the optional at B. Sc. from any recognized university is eligible to apply for admission to the M. Sc. Physics course offered by this School. Admissions to this course shall be given strictly on the basis of the merit list depending on the score in Physics at B. Sc. level. All the candidates desiring admission to this course must register and submit their applications along with the attested copies of marks sheets of all the three years in the first week of June every year. 

• Excellent academic atmosphere, student centric learning activities, need-based curriculum up-gradation, proven teaching abilities and dedicated staff
• Faculty with high research potential and dedicated teachers and scholars are the strengths of the School
• High-index and high-impact research publications in journals of highest international status
• Exceptionally high number of citations earned by these publications (over 10,000) delineate the research potential of the School.
• Research training in the form of dissertation at the master’s level, inculcate research aptitude at the early stage of the students
• High demand ratio of the course
• Important and preferred destination for the learning in Astronomy
• Elevation in success rate in NET/SET/GATE examinations
• Significant amount of research funds generated through funded research schemes of UGC, CSIR, DST, ISRO, MEDA, RGSCT and foreign agencies
• The strong collaborative research linkages with the leading national and international universities and institutes indicate its academic acceptance at global level
• Participation of the School faculty in the national and international level cutting-edge mega projects is icing on its cake
• Identified as the Best School of SRTMU by academic audit committees

Association/MoU with Industry, R&D Organizations, Universities at National / International Level

The School has established strong academic and research linkages with most of the leading research and academic institutes from India as well as across the globe. Some of

International Institutes / Universities

• University of Aveiro, Portugal
• Tokai University, Tokai, Japan
• National Chung-Cheng University, Taiwan)
• Pennsylvania State University, USA
• Centre for Harvard University, USA
• Germany (Munster University)
• Germany (Berlin University)
• Italy (ICTP)
• USSR (IOFFE)
• Mauritius (University of Mauritius)
• USA (University of Virginia)
• Hanyang University, South Korea              
• Korea Institute of Science & Tech, South Korea
• Chonbuk University, Korea
• Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2333 CA, Leiden, The Netherlands
• School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
• Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK

National Institutions:

• Inter-University center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune-411 007, India
• National Center for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Pune 411 007, India
• Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad 380 009, India
• Pandit avishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• Aryabhatta Research Institute in Experimental Sciences (ARIES), Nainital
• Pune University, Pune
• B.A.M.Uni, Aurangabad
• Raman Research Institute, C.V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivnagar, Bangalore 560080, India
• Department of Physics, Presidency University, 86/1 College Street, Kolkata 700073, India
• Indian Institute of Astrophysics, II Block Koramangala, Bengaluru-560034, India
• Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru-560029, India
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Mumbai-400005, India
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Manauli 140306, India
• Jodhpur University, Jodhpur
• Solapur University, Solapur
• Kavyitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

The Faculty members are encouraged to regularly submit the patents. The following are the patents filed by various faculty members.

• Composite of YSZ and HAP for gas sensors and method of fabricating the composite – App No. 1412/MuM/2010 A; Publication date 09.07.2010 (Prof. R. S. Khairnar)
• Nanomaterials with tailored physical & chemical properties – App No. 1447/MuM/2011; Publication date 11.05.2011 (Prof. R. S. Khairnar)
• Professor Mane granted 03 Indian patents and filed 04 more for granting
• Involved in detector characterization for ASTROSAT payload

Various sophisticated analytical facilities are available for synthesis and characterizations of materials as well as observational instrument (Telescopes) for Astronomy and Cosmic objects along with computational facilities and software’s.

• Advanced Coma Free State-of-the-art 16” MEADE Telescope with 10XME CCD and SBIG-Spectrograph
• Two 8” Meade Telescopes with CCD cameras and SSP-3, SSP-3A photometer
• 64-core Linux Cluster with Gaussian and astronomical software: CIAO, SAS, XSPEC, IRAF, AIPS, etc.
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (ATR Model)
• UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
• Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer
• Optical Imaging Microscope
• Scanning Probe Microscope (AFM, MFM, KFM, EFM)
• Thin Films Spray Pyrolysis (Computerized Setup)
• Time Domain Reflectometry Setup (10 MHz – 30 GHz)
• X-ray Diffractometer (Tabletop Model)
• Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• Trinocular Microscope with CCD Attachment
• Autoclave
• Molecular Modeling Software
• LCR Meter (10 Hz – 1 MHz)

• Guidance for NET/SET/GATE examination
• Remedial coaching for slow learners
• GOI scholarship for the socially deprived classes
• Eklavya scholarship for highly motivated students
• Scholarship to the economically poor students from the University under SWAS scheme
• Financial support to the needy students under the Earn and Learn Scheme of the University
• Recommending and enabeling the M. Sc. students to participate in fully funded programmes like, introductory schools, summer schools, training programmes, workshops, etc. Hosted by IUCAA, NCRA, TIFR, PRL, ARIES, IIA
• Financial assistance for M. Sc. students to participate in academic feasts like conferences, seminar, etc
• DST-INSPIRE Fellowship for Ph.D. student
• Minority Scholarship for Ph.D. student
• Scholarships / Fellowships to the research scholars under funded research projects
• Research scholar’s participation in international conferences in foreign countries

International Visitors:

• Fred Raab, Head, LIGO Observatory, Livingston, USA
• Michael Landry, Head, LIGO Observatory, Hanford, Washington.
• Joseph Giaime, Head, LIGO Observatory Livingston, Louisiana
• Dennis Coyne, Senior Scientist cum Chief Engineer, LIGO Observatory, Livingston
• Richard Savage, Senior Scientist, LIGO Observatory, Hanford
• Kegal, Germany

National Visitors:

• Jayant Narlikar, Founder Director, IUCAA, Pune
• Ajit Kembhavi, Foremer Director, IUCAA, Pune
• Naresh Dadhich, Former Director, IUCAA, Pune
• S. K. Joshi, Senior Scietist and Head, National Physical Laboratory, Delhi
• Krishan Lal, President INSA, Delhi
• Ranjan Gupta, IUCAA, Pune
• Ishwara Chandra, NCRA-TIFR, Pune
• Dharam Vir Lal, NCRA-TIFR, Pune
• Ranjeev Misra, IUCAA, Pune
• Vijay Mohan, IUCAA, Pune
• Gulab Chand Dewangan, IUCAA, Pune
• R. Srianand, IUCAA, Pune
• Joydeep Bagchi, IUCAA, Pune
• U.C.Joshi, Former Head, Astronomy Division, PRL. Ahemadabad
• S.N.Tandon, IUCAA, Pune
• V K Gaur, Scientist, IIA, Bengaluru
• N. M. Ashok, Head, Astronomy Division, PRL, Ahemadabad
• S. C. Mehrotra, Dr B. A. M. U., Aurangabad
• P. B. Patil, Dr B. A. M. U., Aurangabad
• (Late) G. S. Raju, Dr B. A. M. U., Aurangabad
• H.M.Antia, TIFR, Mumbai
• Hari Om Vats, PRL, Ahemadabad
• P. Vivekanada Rao, Osmania University, Hyderabad
• Chandan das Gupta, JNCSSR, Bangalore
• Rahul Pnadit, JNCSSR, Bangalore
• S.K.Pandey, Vice-Chancellor, Pt.R.S.University, Raipur
• V.V.Itagi, Dr. B.A. M. University, Aurangabad
• S.C.Mehrotra, Dr. B.A. M. University, Aurangabad
• P.B.Patil, Dr. B.A. M. University, Aurangabad
• G.S.Raju, Dr. B.A. M. University, Aurangabad
• M. D. Shirsath, Dr. B.A. M. University, Aurangabad
• R. S. Sharma, Dr. B.A. M. University, Aurangabad
• K. M. Jadhav, Dr. B.A. M. University, Aurangabad
• S. H. Behre, Dr. B.A. M. University, Aurangabad
• B.H. Pawar, Amravati Univ, Amravati
• D.S. Joag, Pune University, Pune
• C.V. Dharmadhikari, University of Pune, Pune
• D. S. Jog, Pune University
• Anjali Kshirsagar, Pune University
• A W Joshi, Pune University
• V.B. Bhatia, Delhi University, Delhi
• R.S. Rama Durai, TIFR, Mumbai,
• R C Agrawal, Pt. R.S. University, Raipur
• S. P. Sapre, Pt. R.S. University, Raipur
• R. L. Raibagkar, Head, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
• K. P. R. Nair, Cochin University, Cochin
• V. B. Patil, Solapur University, Solapur
• S. W. Gosawi, S.P. Pune University, Pune
• S. D. Dhole, S.P. Pune, University
• R. C. Purandare, R&DE, DRDO, Pune
• P. S. Alegaonkar, Central University of Punjab
• J. W. Dadge, COEP Tech. University, Pune

Visit of distinguished scientists, senior academician of international repute from institutes like IUCAA, NCRA, TIFR, NCL, PRL, etc. is a regular feature of the School.

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