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Physics is a broad scientific discipline ranging from the science of cosmology to the hands-on manipulation of matter at the atomic scale. There is a common theme running throughout the eclectic range of problems studied by the physics community, which may be summarized as a systematic and quantitative curiosity into why things are the way they are.

‘Physics is concerned with the observation, understanding and prediction of natural phenomena and the behavior of man-made systems. It deals with profound questions about the nature of the universe and with some of the most important practical, environmental and technological issues of our time. Its scope is broad and involves mathematics and theory, experiment and observations, computing, technology, materials and information theory. Ideas and techniques from physics also drive developments in related disciplines, including chemistry, computing, engineering, materials science, mathematics, medicine and the life sciences, meteorology and statistics.’

With this great revelation, the department of Physics was established in the year 1949, with an objective of imparting quality Science education to the rural and urban students. The department, since then offering quality education to the poor, under privileged without gender disparity. Prof. N. V. Gejji was the first Head of the Department of Physics, followed by Prof. H.M. Pujar, Prof. P. R. Hanchinmani, Late Dr. H. A. Jahagirdhar, Late Sri. S.M. Patil, Prof. P.N. Yeri. and Dr. K.H. Nagachandra. Since 2007, Dr. (Smt.) B.R. Gayathri is the Head of the Department.

As of now, the department has great legacy. Many of the Alumni of the department have studied and subsequently became faculty in various premier institutes in the country and abroad. At present, some of them are pursuing Ph.D. in IIT Madras, IISc, Bangalore, Mysore, Gulbarga, Mangalore and in various State Universities including Karnatak University. The alumni are working in government positions, IBM, HP and Infosys and many multi-national companies. The placement activity in the college is successful, and many students are getting placement opportunities in Infosys, Wipro, Concentrix etc. Alumni Association is active and many of them visit the department every year to refresh their fond memories of learning in the department and the college.

Postgraduate course M.Sc. in Physics was introduced in the year 2014-2015 with an intake capacity of 40 students, and now the intake capacity is 60. Condensed Matter Physics and Nuclear Physics offered as specialization in the final year.

Facilities

The department is having spacious and independent three laboratories for the B.Sc. degree course, consisting of high quality instruments. In addition, dark room facility is also available to conduct spectroscopy experiments.

Under CPE programme department has received equipment Spectrofluorophotometer for advanced studies in fluorescence spectroscopy.

Important Instruments

Spectrofluorophotometer
Cathode ray oscilloscopes,
Spectrometers,
Travelling microscopes,
G.M. Counters,
Audio frequency oscillators,
Trainer kits
Computers.

Departmental Library

The department has developed its own library called QUANTUM consisting of nearly 450 Physics reference books. Both students and staff of the department use this facility.

Wall/Departmental Magazine

“Quantum” is the departmental bi-annual magazine which includes biography of the scientists, articles related to Physics and also achievements of staff and students.

Future Plans

Activation of Evaluation on Teaching and Learning through Tutor - Ward system.
Promotion of Research Culture among faculty and students.
Upgrading the department with well equipped research laboratory.
Installing Photo Voltaic Panels on the Physics lab as a pilot project to meet the energy needs of that department and labs.
Encourage the students to appear IIT-JAM and KVPY examinations by providing proper guidance.
Expansion of Departmental Library by enhancing the number of reference books.
Expose the student to different idea and acquaint them to the contribution made by prominent scientists.
To submit proposals for minor /major research projects
To organize national level conference/Seminar/ workshop etc.
Evaluation on Teaching and Learning with the assistance of students' Feedback.
Planning and Development Strategies for resource generation
Popularizing basic science through community interactions
To start a short term certificate course on 
- “Maintenance and Repairing of Electrical Domestic Home Appliances”.
- “Mobile Servicing and Repairing”.

Seminars conducted & projects details

Achievements

Achievements Details

WHY Physics?

Physics is mother of all subjects and goal of studying physics is to understand how things work from first principles. Students studying physics are set to work on newest ideas in science and technology, in academia, the government, or the private sector. A physicist can opt for basic research in astrophysics, cosmology, particle physics, atomic physics, photonics or condensed matter physics, renewable energy, quantum information science, materials development, biophysics or medical physics. The applied physics is basis of all engineering subjects. So learn the basics of Physics earnestly and become master of all trades.

Career in Physics

The physicists are in the forefront of all technical adventures in science and technology. Careers include teaching, medicine, law (especially intellectual property or patent law), science writing, history of science, philosophy of science, science policy, energy policy, government, or management in technical fields. Study of Physics prepares the students for almost any career, because students learn how to analyse complex frustrating problems and they are equipped with a strong quantitative background that can be applied in any technical field.

Staff

Sl. No	NAME	DESIGNATION	SUBJECT	QUALIFICATION	PROFILE
1	DR (SMT.) B.R. GAYATHRI	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	PHYSICS	M.Sc, Ph.D.	Click Here
2	DR. K.H. NAGACHANDRA	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PHYSICS	M.Sc. Ph.D	Click Here
3	DR. BADESAB KILLEDAR	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	PHYSICS	M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D.	Click Here
4	SRI. S.S. SHANWAD	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PHYSICS	M.Sc., B.ED.	Click Here
5	SRI. I.I. NADAF	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	PHYSICS	M.Sc., M.Phil.	Click Here
6	SRI. T.M. SHRIDHAR	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PHYSICS	M.Sc., M.Phil.	Click Here
7	SMT. B.M. BINDUSHREE	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PHYSICS	M.Sc., B.Ed., KLET	Click Here
8	MISS TRIVENI R. HIREMATH	LECTURER	PHYSICS	M.Sc., B.Ed.	Click Here
9	SMT. PRADNYA SABANE	LECTURER	PHYSICS	M.Sc., B.Ed.	Click Here
10	SMT. SHWETA KORE	LECTURER	PHYSICS	M.Sc.	Click Here
11	MISS. SHALINI MAHENDRAKAR	LECTURER	PHYSICS	M.Sc., B.Ed.	Click Here

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