Department of Chemistry
General Information
The department of Chemistry was established in 1964. The department has produced more than 35 research students, both M. Sc. By Res and Ph. D. So far the Department has published more than 175 research publications in various National and International Journals. The department has two teachers in Professor grade. The Chemspark Association of the department performs various academic activities for the UG, PG and research students (both M. Sc. By Res. and Ph.D.) students. It also conducts workshops for teachers Chemspark Association felicitates the T.Y.B.Sc. toppers and the M. Sc. Toppers students from the College every year. It also organizes the lectures of resource persons on various topics. Workshop on Spectroscopy for PG & Research students and Chemistry Festival ; ALKIMIYA, for all students. The department staff motivates the students to participate in inter an intra college competitions. In Academic year 2022 – 23 our chemistry students bagged gold medal at Aavishkar – Inter university research festival held at S.P.P.University, pune.
Faculty Members
Dr. Sharad S. Sankhe
Professor, Head and Vice Principal / M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D
Teaching Experience
30Years, 4 Months
Area of Specialization
Physical & Analytical Chemistry
Major Dr. Rahul R.Wagh
Associate Professor / M.Sc., Ph.D.
Teaching Experience
32 yrs 5 months
Area of Specialization
Organic Chemistry
Dr. Prashant S. Kamble
Assistant Professor / M.Sc., SET, Ph.D
Teaching Experience
18 Years
Area of Specialization
Inorganic Chemistry
Dr. Sopan T. Adhao
Assistant Professor / M.Sc., GATE, NET. Ph.D.
Teaching Experience
17 Years 11 Months
Area of Specialization
Physical Chemistry
Dr.Bhushan S. Mulgaonkar
Assistant Professor / M.Sc., Ph.D.
Teaching Experience
10Years 1 Month
Area of Specialization
Organic Chemistry
Mr. Ajitkumar V. Ingle
Assistant Professor / M.Sc. M.Phil. SET.
Teaching Experience
23 Years
Area of Specialization
Analytical Chemistry
Mr. Rajeev Varma
Assistant Professor (C.H.B.) / M.Sc., SET
Teaching Experience
1 year
Area of Specialization
Organic Chemistry
Dr. Shilpa Deorukhakar
Assistant Professor (C.H.B.) / M.Sc., Ph.D.
Teaching Experience
1 Year
Area of Specialization
Inorganic Chemistry
Mr. Rahul Hegishte
Assistant Professor (C.H.B.)/ M.Sc., SET
Teaching Experience
1 Year
Area of Specialization
Physical Chemistry
Dr. Razia Sultana
Assistant Professor (C.H.B.) / Organic Chemistry
Teaching Experience
1 year
Area of Specialization
Organic Chemistry
Ms. Saba Khan
Assistant Professor (C.H.B.) / M.Sc., SET
Teaching Experience
1 year
Area of Specialization
Physical Chemistry
Ms. Shaikh Sheeba Mohd. Rizwan
Assistant Professor (C.H.B.) / M.Sc., SET
Teaching Experience
1year
Area of Specialization
Inorganic Chemistry
Ms. Priyanka Gaikwad
Assistant Professor (C.H.B.) / M.Sc., SET
Teaching Experience
1year
Area of Specialization
Physical Chemistry
Mr. Saurabh Jagzap
Assistant Professor (C.H.B.) / M.Sc., B. Ed. SET
Teaching Experience
1 year
Area of Specialization
Analytical Chemistry
Achievements
Professor Dr. Ramesh Shriranga Yamgar
- Research Papers: 104 ❖ Oral / Poster Presentations (National /International): 25
- Indian Patents - 04
- Books authored: 15 ( National -08 International – 07 )
- 32 Years teaching experience at UG and 25 years at PG & research
- Chairperson, Board of studies, Chemistry, Patkar-Varde College
- V.C. Nominee on Board of Studies, Department of Biophysics, University of Mumbai
- V. C. Nominee on Board of studies in Chemistry, Bhavans College, Andheri (W), Mumbai.
- Member on Board of studies in Chemistry, D. E. Society’s Kirti M. Doongarsee College, Dadar (West), Mumbai 400028.
- V. C. Nominee on Board of studies in Chemistry, Bhavans College, Andheri (W), Mumbai.(2018-2021)
- Research Advisory Committee Member for M.D. College and SIWS College
- Research Guide for M. Sc. By Research and Ph. D. (Science) in the subject of Chemistry of the University of Mumbai ❖ 5 Students successfully guided for their M. Sc. (By Research) Degree from University of Mumbai
- 9 Students successfully guided for their Ph. D. Degree, 1 student has submitted synopsis and 7 more students are registered & working for Ph. D. Degree of Mumbai University;
- 4 students have successfully completed their M. Phil. Degree ( 3 from Madurai Kamraj University & 1 from Algappa University).
- Resource Person in National/ International conferences, Seminars, Board of studies workshops and also chaired the sessions.
- Fellow Member and the Ex. Concil Member of the Indian Chemical Society. (FIC)
- Life Member of Indain Association of Chemistry Teachers (IACT).
- Peer Reviewer and Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for the National & International Journals
- Fellow Member of the International Congress of Chemistry and Environment(F.I. C. C. E.) ❖ Fellow Member of International Society of Science and Technology (FISST).
- Fellow Member of Global Society for Basic & Applied Sciences (FGSBAS)
- Referee for the award of Ph. D. degree of S. R. T. Marathwada University, Nanded, KBCNM University, Jalgaon, Madras University and other University ❖ Chair Person for Ph. D. Viva-Voce of University of Mumbai students. ❖ External Examiner for M. Sc. of Sant Gadagebaba Amravati University and Dr. B. A. M. University, Aurangabad.
- Subject Expert on the Selection Committee for the selection of Lecturers of the Colleges affiliated to the University of Mumbai. ❖ Nominee of the Vice Chancellor , University of Mumbai on the selection committee.
- Subject Expert on Ph. D. Selection Committee of Colleges.
- VC Nominee Subject Expert on CAS committee of for the promotion of Teacher from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and to Professor Grade
- Elected LMC Member of the Patkar _ Varde College, goregaon (W), for 3 times.
- former IQAC Coordinator, RUSA Nodal Officer, Vice Principal and on several committees of the Patkar- Varde College and organised workshops and seminars as Convenor, organising Secretary.
- Former Reader at MUICT, ( Now ICT), Matunga, Mumbai 40016 ❖ Former Principal of ICLES’ Motilal Jhunjhunwala College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
Professor Dr. Sharad Sakharam Sankhe
- Publications 45, Patent 02, Books authored 4, Ph,d : awarded 3 ongoing 6, Chairman of Ph.D/M.Sc. Viva, University of Mumbai, Subject Expert on the Selection Committee for the selection of Lecturers of the Colleges affiliated to the University of Mumbai, CAS scrutiny member
- Dr. P. S. Kamble received the recognition as Ph. D. Guide from University of Mumbai..
- Chaitany Samant and Sandeep Kanade won 1st and 2nd prize in the Gravity 2023.
- Shubham Sansare, Dipanjali Jaiswal, Sulaxna Yadav State Level gold Medal in pharmacy category at Aavishkar- Inter University research Festival (Ac. Year 2022-23).
- Prof. R. S. Yamgar




