Dr. Shweta Jagtap : Research projects

1. Investigations on ZnSe:Te quantum dot scintillators for charge particle detection in space radiation environment, ISRO-UoP Joint Research Programme, PI, 2017-2019, Budget : 16.50 Lakhs: Completed
2. Prototype Development of Metal Oxide-Graphene Based Sensor Array for SelectiveDetection of NOx and Ammonia at Low Operating Temperature, PI, SERB-CRG, Budget: 32.82 lakhs: (2019-2023) Completed
3. Development of handheld electrochemical sensor array for on-site/in-situ detection of toxic metal ions, BRNS, PI: Budget: 26 Lakhs : (2020-2023) Completed
4. Applying mobile Modular solution to Rejuvenate the Indian landscape by treating plastic waste (AMRITA) -DST : Co-PI: 50 lakhs : (2021-2023)
5. Neutron diffraction studies on doped, undoped WS2 /WSe2 nanocomposites for gas sensing application: UGC DAE CSR : PI : (2021-2024) 8 Lakhs : ongoing
6. Chlorophyllin nanohybrid new horizons in microbiological safety of fresh cut produce through photodynamic decontamination: ICMR: Co-PI (2023-2025)- 20 Lakhs: ongoing
7. Development of reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites-based gas sensor to monitor CO2 traces in the crew module of human space program ISRO-UoP: 22 Lakhs:(2024-2026) Ongoing
8. Electrochemical Detection of Viable Bacterial Cells through NADH Oxidation: A Novel Approach for Rapid and Sensitive Diagnostics: Pune Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd: ongoing (2024-25)

Ph.D Students
Dr. Shweta Jagtap

• Ph.D. students: Completed
1. Mahajan Sunil Pandit: Studies on tin oxide/zinc oxide/reduced graphene oxide nanostructures for NOx gas sensing application
2. Rashmi Ruchi: Studies on Design Issues of High-Power Factor Converter

• Ph.D. students: Thesis submitted
1. Choudhari Upasana Khagendra: Development of carbon-based electrochemical sensor array for toxic metal ions detection in aqueous media

• Ph.D. students: Ongoing
1. Hambir Shraddha Aniket: Investigation on Transition Metal Dichalcogenide based Nanocomposites for Volatile Organic Compound Sensors
2. Atkare Sayali Rajesh: Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Organic Framework composites for detection of toxic organic compound
3. Ukirade Neeta Amitkumar: Studies on graphene nanocomposite electrochemical sensor for biomedical application.
4. Pattanshetti Suman Panchamrut: Theory driven evaluation of transition metal dichalcogenides based gas sensors.
5. Chopade Prachi Surendra: "Development of doped/undoped Zn-based chalcogenide micro/nano structures for high-performance photo-catalytic application"

Dr. Bhagyashree Paresh Joshi

• Ph.D. students: Ongoing
1. Prasanna Kashinath Mahavarkar: Designed and Development of a Fabry-Perot Etalon based optical system for measuring the air glow emissions
2. Sankar Majhi: Development of extended cavity diode laser system for LIGO applications