DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Year of Establishment: 1986
Scope: Proficiency in the subject enables the student to pursue a career in
academics, Research Labs, as well as industries both in India and abroad.
Students can also take up the higher studies in MCA/ M.Sc Electronics/
M.Sc. Instrumentation/ M.Sc Astronomy and Astrophysics/ M.Sc Ocean
Sciences/PGDCA
Faculty Members: 03
Dr. Girish V.S. Kundaikar , M.Sc.M. Phil., Ph.D.
Email: girish.kundaikar@gmail.com
Dr. Satish H.P. Keluskar, M.Sc.M. Phil., Ph.D.
Email: shpk@rediffmail.com
Ms. Mandakini G.S. Kundaikar , M.Sc.M. Phil. (HOD)
Email: mandakinikundaikarpes@gmail.com
Courses offered:
As per the CBCS system Physics is offered from Semester I to IV in
combination with Chemistry, Mathematics and Botany.
Generic Elective Courses (GE) are offered for Semester I & II for the subject
combinations other than Physics.
Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) are also offered at B.Sc. Semester III &
IV for the students of PCM/PCB combination.
For Semester V & VI, Physics (6 units) OR Physics (3 units) in combination
with Mathematics (3 units) is offered.
Research Projects Undertaken: Completed: 01
Ongoing: 02
Infrastructure/Equipment/Laboratories/Staffroom/Miscellaneous:
Laboratory and equipment like Laser sources, Michelsons Interferometer,
Polarimeter, Optical Bench, Spectrometer, C.R.O., Function Generator,
21Power Supply, Frank Hertz Experiment, e/m by Thomson Method, Dimmer
stat, Microwave, Electrical Hot plate, Magnetometer, LVDT, Digital IC kit in
addition to LCD Projector, Charts and models, Carbolite furnace (1300oC).
Forum: Physics Cluster
Co-curricular/Extra- Curricular activities/Study-tours/Field trips:
Physics Dept. has association “Physics Cluster” under which different
activities are organized such as national conferences, exhibitions on
research projects, state level exhibitions for higher secondary students,
lectures, seminars workshop, field trips to research laboratories and
industries. Students also participate in seminars and conferences organized
by various scientific institutions.