About Department of Physics
Welcome to the Department of Physics. It was established in 1948. Ours is one of the very old PG departments in SPPU. Our PG course – which is grant in aid – started in 1974. The research center was started in 2013 and is recognised by SPPU. The total number of teachers is 13 and the number of non-teaching staff members is 4. Out of the 13 teaching members, One is professor, 7 are associate professors and 5 are assistant professors. The number of Ph.D. holders is 5 while the no. of teachers who have completed M.Phil. is 4. There are two research guides and 4 students are working under them. The department runs research activities both in experimental as well as theoretical physics. Our research center has received handsome research funding – to the tune of Rs. 78 lakhs – from various funding agencies like SPPU, UGC, DST and CSIR. The department also conducts regular workshops for school students on hands-on-activities. This is a humble attempt to take science to the masses. One of the teachers is actively engaged in science popularisation by writing articles/books and by delivering lectures.
| Degree | Eligibility | Course Type | Intake | Note | Admission Procedure | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc(Physics) | B.Sc. Physics | Grant | 24 Seats | Reservation as per Government Rules | On merit basis (Marks obtained at degree level) | Post Graduate |
| B.Sc(Physics) | An applicant who has passed the H.S.C(12th Science) Examination of the Maharashtra State Board or equivalent of any other statutory Board or University with English and 3 science subjects out of 1)Chemistry 2)Biology 3)Physics 4)Mathematics is eligible for F.Y.B.Sc. | Grant | 35 Seats (T.Y.B.Sc.) | Reservation as per Government Rules | Selection through merit list | Under Graduate |
| Ph.D. | M.Sc. WITH PET / NET / SET | Non-Grant | 08 Seats | Reservation as per Government Rules | As per Savitribai Phule Pune University Norms | Doctorate |
Faculty List
| Faculty | Qualification | Designation | Experience(Yrs) | Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Swapna Pradip Roy | M.Sc. Ph.D | HOD & Associate Professor | 28 | royswapna2005@yahoo.co.in | View |
| Mrs. Mhaske Ujwala Ganpat | M. Sc., SET | Associate Professor | 13 | ujwalapagar7@gmail.com | View |
| Mr. Pagar Sahebrao Bajirao | M.Sc., SET | Assistant Professor | 13 | shlpgr@gmail.com | View |
| Mr. P. S. Kothawade | M.Sc., SET | Assistant Professor | 15 | psk@hptrykcollege.com | View |