Surname: Katkar First name: Amar Middle name: Shankar
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Date of Birth: Year- 1980 Month- 11 Day- 05
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Occupation: Ph.D. (Pursued on 23'rd July 2011)
Languages: Marathi (mother tongue), English, Hindi
Designation: Assistant Professor (Physics) at Dept. of Physics, Dr.B.N.Purandare Arts and
Smt.S.G.G. Commerce and Smt.S.A.M. Science college, Lonavla, Maharashtra,
India.
Education background:
1999-2001:B.Sc. in Physics with First class, Baburaoji Gholap College, Pune University, Pune, India.
2001-2003:Teaching in a coaching classes for 11’th and 12’th Std. Science, Yashasree Classes, Pune, India.
2003-2005:M.Sc. in Physics with Firstclass, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune University, Pune, India.
2005: (May to Sep 2005) worked as a Research Assistant on the Project entitled, ‘Synthesis of Nano-structures by Herbal Route and their Characterization’, under the guidance of Dr. Murali Sastri at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in ‘Nanoscience group in Physical and Materials Chemistry Division’.
2006: (Feb to July 2006) worked as a Research Assistant on the project entitled, ‘Development of a Cloud Atlas from the Analysis of Microwave Satellite Images using Artificial Neural Networks’, under the guidance of Dr. Ranjana Abhang at Aabasaheb Garware College, Pune, India.
2006 : (Oct to Dec 2006) worked as a Research Assistant on the project entitled, ‘Study of Ultrasonic Force Microscopy and to analyze and manipulation of Sb nanoparticles with ultrasonic excitation ’, under the guidance of Dr. Maria Teresa Cuberes at Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Nanoscience, University Of Castilla La Mancha, Spain.
2007: (Jan to July 2007)worked as a Lecturer in Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, Nigdi, Pune.
2007-2011: (On 23'rd July 2011) pursued my Ph.D. degree on the project entitled, ‘Synthesis of Ge-Related Semiconductor Nanostructures for their applications’, under the guidance of Dr. Lih Juann Chen (Professor and President of NTHU) at Department of Material science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2011: (Sep to Nov 2011) worked as a Visiting Lecturer at Baburaoji Gholap College, Sangvi for M.Sc. Physics (Part-I).
2011-2012: (Dec to April 2012) & (June to Sep 24 2012) worked as Assistant Professor (on adhoc basis) at ACS College, Pirangut.
2012-2013 (25 Sep 2012 to 20 Feb. 2013)worked as Assistant Professor (against ST post-full time) at AW College, Otur.
2013 (From 21 Feb. 2013 and onwards) working as a assistant professor (full time) at Dr. B. N. Purandare arts. Commerce and Science college, Lonavla.
Physical (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technique.
Spin coating technique.
E-gun system.
Computer skills:
Operating System : DOS and Windows (Win 2000, Win XP).
Softwares : Well versed with Origin, Gatan, JCPDF, Carine etc
Publications:
Amar S. Katkar , Yen-Chang Chu, Li-Wei Chu, Lih-Juann Chen *,‘ Chromium Doped Germanium Nanotowers: Growth Mechanism and Room Temperature Ferromagnetism ’, Cryst. Growth and Des., 2011, 11, 2957–2963. (Impact Factor: 4.891).
Amar S. Katkar, P.N. Shelke, Y. B. Khollam,’ Synthesis and Characterization of Ge-related Microstructures and Nanostructures ‘, International Journal of Chemical and Physical Sciences, 2015, 4, 45-49 (Impact Factor: 1.815).
Amar S. Katkar, P.N. Shelke, Y. B. Khollam, “Preparation of GeOx Nanowires and Nanotubes by using Vapor Transport Method and their Characterization “, International Journal of Chemical and Physical Sciences, 2015, 4, 45-49 (Impact Factor: 1.815).
Amar S. Katkar, Shobhnath P. Gupta, Md. Motin Seikh, Lih-Juann Chen and Pravin S. Walke “Room temperature ferromagnetic Cr doped Ge/GeOx core-shell nanowires “, Nanotechnology, 2018, 29, 235705 (Impact Factor: 3.44)
Amar S. Katkar, Pramod V. Shelar, “Biological Synthesis of Cu2O Nanoshells and its Optical Properties “, International Journal of Chemical and Physical Sciences, 2018, 7, 75-80 (Impact Factor: 1.815).
A. S. Katkar, Y. B. Khollam, P. N. Shelke,”Comparison between optical properties of doped and undoped GeOx Nanowires”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2019, 6, 09-11.
A. S. Katkar, Y. B. Khollam, P. N. Shelke,” Synthesis of Ge/GeOX nanochain structure using simple vapor transport method”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2019, 6, 30-33.
Amar S. Katkar, Shobhnath P. Gupta, Carmine Granata, Ciro Nappi, Wilfrid Prellier, Lih-Juann Chen, and Pravin S. Walke,” Advanced Room Temperature Single-Electron Transistor of a Germanium Nanochain with Two and Multitunnel Junctions”, ACS Appl. Electron. Mater.,2020, 2, 1843-1848.
Accepted Papers in UGC Care List Journal:
1. Pramod V.Shelar Amar S. Katkar,“Synthesis of Cu2O nanorice using wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) and investigation of its optical properties“, GORTERIA, 2022, 35 (2) (Impact Factor: 0.22).
2. Ramesh Bhise1, Amar S. Katkar2*, Pandit N. Shelke3, Ravindra Mene3, Tushar Salve4 ,”Synthesis and characterization of single crystalline Germanium nanowires”, GORTERIA, 2022, 35 (2) (Impact Factor: 0.22).
Accepted Papers in UGC Care List Journal:
1. Pramod V.Shelar Amar S. Katkar,“Synthesis of Cu2O nanorice using wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) and investigation of its optical properties“, GORTERIA, 2022, 35 (2) (Impact Factor: 0.22).
2. Ramesh Bhise1, Amar S. Katkar2*, Pandit N. Shelke3, Ravindra Mene3, Tushar Salve4 ,”Synthesis and characterization of single crystalline Germanium nanowires”, GORTERIA, 2022, 35 (2) (Impact Factor: 0.22).
(Under Preparation)
Amar S. Katkar, Yen-Chang Chu, Li-Wei Chu, Lih-Juann Chen *,‘Synthesis and mechanism of longest Ge Nanowires’.
International Conference (Oral presentation):
Amar S. Katkar, Yen-Chang Chu, Li-Wei Chu, Lih-Juann Chen *, ‘Doping Dependent Optical Properties of GeOx Nanowires and Nanotubes ’, E-MRS 2010 Spring Meeting, Strasbourg, France.
Amar S. Katkar *, P.N.Shelke, Y.B.Khollam, International conference on Functional Eco-friendly Smart Emerging MaterialsFESEM-2016 10th to 12th March 2016, Baburaoji Gholap College Sangvi, Pune
Amar S. Katkar *, P.N.Shelke, Y.B.Khollam, International Conference on Advanced Materials Development and PerformanceAMDP-2017 11th to 15th July 2017, Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
Amar S. Katkar *, B.N.Pawar, International Conference on Nanotechnology for Human WelfareICNHW-2018 1st Feb.2nd Feb. 2018, Department of Physics, H.V.Desai college, Pune.
Amar S. Katkar, International Online Conference on Functional Nanomaterials 19 May 2020, European Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Association, Bulgaria.
Amar S. Katkar, International webinar on Nanomaterials and Detection Technique of COVID-19 7th June 2020, Babu Shivnath Agrawal (PG college), Mathura (U.P.) India.
Amar S. Katkar, Online International conference on Education for Social Cohesion 11th- 12th July 2020, C. T. Bora College, Shirur, Pune and Bahai’s Academy, Panchgani, Satara,India.
Amar S. Katkar, International webinar on Frontiers in Materials for Technological Applications (FIMTA 20) 4th-6th Aug. 2020, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Amar S. Katkar, SixthInternationalConference on Advances in Material Science (Online) 23-24 April 2021, Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya, Jath, Kolhapur.
National Conference (Webinars):
Participated in National Webinar on “Cyber Security in Coronavirus Era: Prevention and Protection” Organized by C. T. Bora College (Arts, Commerce & Science), Shirur, Dist. - Pune in association with Mograsys Technologies Pvt Ltd, Dubai (office) 4th May 2020.
Participated in National Webinar on “Empowering Teachers with Moodle LMS” Organized by Bharti Vidyapith’s Dr. Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Sangli in association with Mograsys Technologies Pvt Ltd, Dubai (office) on 20th May 2020.
Participated in National Webinar on “Physics Education Post COVID Era” Organized by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), RC-08,Maharashtra on 21st and 22nd July 2020.
One day Seminar series at college level:
Worked as a joint secretary in one day seminar series in physics organized by ACS college pirangut on, “Recent Advances in Materials Sciences”.
Participated in the Lectureon “Why Can’t Time Run Backwards?” by Prof. Anthony J. Leggett, NobelPrize Winner in Physics 2003 as part of Nobel Laureate Lecture Seriesorganized by the Postgraduate and Research Department of Physics, Mar AthanasiusCollege (Autonomous), Kothamangalam, Kerala on 08 October 2020.
Participated in One Day Webinar on ‘NAAC Awareness and Procedure to be followed under the Revised Assessment & Accreditation Framework’ organized under the aegis of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan, Maharashtra & Joint Director, Higher Education, Nagpur Region held on Friday, June 12, 2020.
One day workshop
Worked as a organizing committee member in one day workshop on “Radio Telescope and Its Applications”organized by AW college Otur andGMRT Khodad.
Attended e-Governance workshop organized by BCUD University of Pune.
Participated in workshop on “Introduction of credit system” organized by Dr. B. N. P. college, Lonavla.
Participated in workshop on, “Reconstructing of F.Y.B.Sc. Physics Syllabus “, organized by Prof. Ramakrishna More arts, commerce and science college, Akurdi.
Participated in workshop on, “Patents, Intellectual Property Rights and Pateomatics”, organized by Right Solution Consultancy, Jaipur and Samnvay: The Information Management System Technologies Intellectual Property Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. On 30th May 2020.
Orientation and Faculty Development Program:
Participated in Orientation programme conducted by UGC HRDC, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune from 01/12/2015 to 28/12/2015.
Participated in Refresher course on Research Methodology in Physical and Life Sciences, conducted by UGC HRDC, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab from 02/01/2017 to 21/01/2017.
Participated in Faculty Development Program on, “Managing Online Classes and Co-Creating MOOCS", conducted by Teaching Learning center, Ramanujan college, University of Delhi, sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, from April 20 - May 06, 2020.
Participated in Faculty Development Program on e-content Development Methodology: Four quadrant model, OERs and copyright issues", conducted by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning center SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, on 15 May 2020.
Participated in Faculty Development Program on, “Open-Source Tools for Research", conducted by Teaching Learning center, Ramanujan college, University of Delhi, sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, from June 08 to June 14, 2020.
Participated in Five Day Faculty Development Program on, “Recent Advances in Material characterization Techniques", conducted by Vivekanand Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota from February 15 - February 19, 2021.
Participated in Seven Day National Level Faculty Development Program on, “Physics and Technology of Materials", conducted by Christian Eminent college, Indore, from April 21 - April 27, 2021.
Recommendations
Dr. Lih Juann Chen
Distinguished Chair Professor
Former Vice Chancellor, National Tsing Hua University, Material Science and Engineering Department,101, Sec. 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu 30013,Taiwan, R. O. C., 03-5715131 #33824
Dr. Maria Teresa Cuberes
Professor, University of Castilla La Mancha Pza. Manuel Meca, 1, Almaden, Ciuded Real ,Spain
Address: Amar Niwas, 17/4, Mangal Nagar, Wakad road,
Dange chowk, Thergaon, Pune-411033.
Email: amarkatkar@gmail.com, amarisnow@gmail.com
Mobile: +91-7387992599/9657916552
Surname: Katkar First name: Amar Middle name: Shankar
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Date of Birth: Year- 1980 Month- 11 Day- 05
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Occupation: Ph.D. (Pursued on 23'rd July 2011)
Languages: Marathi (mother tongue), English, Hindi
Designation: Assistant Professor (Physics) at Dept. of Physics, Dr.B.N.Purandare Arts and
Smt.S.G.G. Commerce and Smt.S.A.M. Science college, Lonavla, Maharashtra,
India.
1999-2001: B.Sc. in Physics with First class, Baburaoji Gholap College, Pune University, Pune, India.
2001-2003: Teaching in a coaching classes for 11’th and 12’th Std. Science, Yashasree Classes, Pune, India.
2003-2005: M.Sc. in Physics with Firstclass, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune University, Pune, India.
2005: (May to Sep 2005) worked as a Research Assistant on the Project entitled, ‘Synthesis of Nano-structures by Herbal Route and their Characterization’, under the guidance of Dr. Murali Sastri at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in ‘Nanoscience group in Physical and Materials Chemistry Division’.
2006: (Feb to July 2006) worked as a Research Assistant on the project entitled, ‘Development of a Cloud Atlas from the Analysis of Microwave Satellite Images using Artificial Neural Networks’, under the guidance of Dr. Ranjana Abhang at Aabasaheb Garware College, Pune, India.
2006 : (Oct to Dec 2006) worked as a Research Assistant on the project entitled, ‘Study of Ultrasonic Force Microscopy and to analyze and manipulation of Sb nanoparticles with ultrasonic excitation ’, under the guidance of Dr. Maria Teresa Cuberes at Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Nanoscience, University Of Castilla La Mancha, Spain.
2007: (Jan to July 2007) worked as a Lecturer in Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, Nigdi, Pune.
2007-2011: (On 23'rd July 2011) pursued my Ph.D. degree on the project entitled, ‘Synthesis of Ge-Related Semiconductor Nanostructures for their applications’, under the guidance of Dr. Lih Juann Chen (Professor and President of NTHU) at Department of Material science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2011: (Sep to Nov 2011) worked as a Visiting Lecturer at Baburaoji Gholap College, Sangvi for M.Sc. Physics (Part-I).
2011-2012: (Dec to April 2012) & (June to Sep 24 2012) worked as Assistant Professor (on adhoc basis) at ACS College, Pirangut.
2012-2013 (25 Sep 2012 to 20 Feb. 2013) worked as Assistant Professor (against ST post-full time) at AW College, Otur.
2013 (From 21 Feb. 2013 and onwards) working as a assistant professor (full time) at Dr. B. N. Purandare arts. Commerce and Science college, Lonavla.
Collaborations: National Centre for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Recognized PG and PhD. Guideship of Savitribai Phule Pune University (2021-2029)
Accepted Papers in UGC Care List Journal:
1. Pramod V.Shelar Amar S. Katkar, “Synthesis of Cu2O nanorice using wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) and investigation of its optical properties“, GORTERIA, 2022, 35 (2) (Impact Factor: 0.22).
2. Ramesh Bhise1, Amar S. Katkar2*, Pandit N. Shelke3, Ravindra Mene3, Tushar Salve4 ,”Synthesis and characterization of single crystalline Germanium nanowires”, GORTERIA, 2022, 35 (2) (Impact Factor: 0.22).
Accepted Papers in UGC Care List Journal:
1. Pramod V.Shelar Amar S. Katkar, “Synthesis of Cu2O nanorice using wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) and investigation of its optical properties“, GORTERIA, 2022, 35 (2) (Impact Factor: 0.22).
2. Ramesh Bhise1, Amar S. Katkar2*, Pandit N. Shelke3, Ravindra Mene3, Tushar Salve4 ,”Synthesis and characterization of single crystalline Germanium nanowires”, GORTERIA, 2022, 35 (2) (Impact Factor: 0.22).
(Under Preparation)
Orientation and Faculty Development Program:
Recommendations
Distinguished Chair Professor
Former Vice Chancellor, National Tsing Hua University, Material Science and Engineering Department,101, Sec. 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu 30013,Taiwan, R. O. C., 03-5715131 #33824
Professor, University of Castilla La Mancha Pza. Manuel Meca, 1, Almaden, Ciuded Real ,Spain
+34 926264007
Professor, Department of Chemistry,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Kolhapur 416004, Maharashtra, India
E-mail : anighule@gmail.com
Mob: +91-9730283381; +91-9552624924