Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

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Research @ School of Physics primarily focusses on interdisciplinary translational research in the area of Applied Physics, Computational Physics, Theoretical High energy Physics, Quantum gravity, Material Science, Surface Physics, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Photonics, Plasmonics, Non-linear Optics, Radiation physics, Spectroscopy, Nanomaterials, Nanocomposite and nano/micro structured growth and characterization of for various applications in, chemical and bio sensors, data storage, detector, energy storage, and conversion applications.

•  Faculty members have strong research background with publications in reputed high impact factor ranging from 0.5 to 18.8.
• Faculty members of the school are experienced and associated with reputed
  organizations - Queensland University of Technology-Australia; Singapore University of Technology and Design-Singapore; Cinvestav University-Mexico; Tokushima University-Japan; Bhaba Atomic Research Centre-India; National Chemical Laboratory- India; Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (CMET)-(Pune) India; Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)-(Pune) India; SPP University-(Pune) India; Delhi University-India, Banaras Hindu University-India; IIT Delhi-India.
• Research Publication: 170+ | Book/Book Chapters: 14
• Patents: 05 (Filed) | Research Grant: 03

Research Supervisors @ School of Physics

Dr. Sachin Kulkarni
Research Area : His research is mainly focus on Structural, Optical & other allied
studies of Nano materials.
Personal Website : https://dheeraj-komandur.github.io/sachinkulkarni/
Prof. Dr. Narendra Mathakari
Research Area : His research areas are viscoelastic and physicochemical properties
of high energy irradiated polymers and composites
Personal Website : https://narendramathakari.in/
Dr. Jagadish Naik
Research Area : His research focuses on fundamentals of variations in structural and
physical properties of particulate filled polymers for wide range of technical
applications
Personal Website : https://naikjagadish.wixsite.com/website
Dr. Prasanta Kumar Ghosh
Research Area : He conducts research in the broad area of organic/inorganic
functional nanomaterials- including organic Field Effect Transistors,
inorganic/organic hybrids and advanced chemical/Bio/Gas sensors based on organic
matter and SHI Irradiation.
Personal Website : https://www.prasantaghosh.in/
Dr. Aavishkar Katti
Research Area : His areas of interest include Nonlinear Optics and Nonlinear
Dynamics.
Personal Website : https://aavishkarkatti89.wixsite.com/homepage
Dr. Prasad Joglekar
Research Area : His research interest are: surface physics, spectroscopy, Positron
spectroscopy, Thin film growth, characterization and application.

Eligibility

Eligibility and selection process is as per UGC notification 5th May 2016 (Minimum standards and procedure for the award of M. Phil/Ph.D. degree regulations 2016) and 1st amendment by UGC on 27th Aug 2018 and 2nd amendment on 16th Oct 2018.Subject to the conditions stipulated in these regulations, the following persons are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. program :

• Master’s Degree holders satisfying the criteria stipulated below

  Candidates for admission to the PhD program shall have a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.

  A relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

• Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated programme. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time

• A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution

• Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. program.

Selection Process 

• MIT-WPU is looking for bright and dedicated scholars interested in research to join us as Ph.D. scholars for Academic Year 2020-21. Prospective students satisfying the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply for Ph.D. Programme on www.mitwpu.edu.in

• Candidates satisfying eligibility criteria will be informed to appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by MIT-WPU as per the UGC guidelines. University may decide separate terms and conditions for Ph.D. entrance test for those students who qualify UGC-NET ( Including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET ( including JRF)/SLET/GATE/Teacher fellowship holder or have passed M. Phil programme.

• The Ph.D. entrance test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50% provided that relaxation from 50% to 45% shall be allowed for the candidates belongs to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/Differently abled category in the entrance examination conducted by the university
  The syllabus of entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.

• The interview/viva-voce will be conducted by the university for test qualifying candidates. For the selection of candidates, a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30 % to the performance in the interview/Viva-voce shall be given

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