Dr. Ajay Phirke (Physics)

About:

1. Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).
2. Dr Ajay Phirke heads the Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities by orchestrating an amalgamation of varied domains that fall under this wide spectrum. He holds Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in applied Electronics and has a PhD in Experimental Physics from the Institute of Science, Mumbai University. His research focuses on the study of materials. His pe cdagogy draws insights from his experiences as an Industry professional and Faculty. 

Awards:

Achievements:

1. Dr Ajay Phirke’s achievements in teaching and research seek to promote academic rigour and impactful teaching. His numerous publications and involvement in several University-level committees are a testimony to his enthusiasm for academic participation and brilliance. He has played a key role in organizing numerous conferences and competitions. His varied experiences and expertise illustrate his keenness for academic excellence.

Publications:

Journals

1. A. N. Phirke, S. Y. Shingare; Role of divalent substitution in dielectric behaviour and pressure sensitivity of MgTi 2 O 5 ; Techno-Path; Vol 3, No.2, July 2011; Pg 3-12.
2. A. N. Phirke, S. V. Salvi; Properties of MgTi 2-x Sn x O 5 ; Techno-Path; Vol 1, No. 1, 2009; pg 12-19.
3. S.V. Salvi, A. N. Phirke, J. Naidu, S. Y. Shingare; Structural and Dielectric Properties of MgTi 2-x Sn x O 5 ; ferroelectrics; Vol. 323/2005; pg 113-122.
4. P. D. Patil, R. K. Kelkar, N. P. Patil, P. V. Pise, S. P. Patil, A. S. Patil, N. S. Kulkarni, A. N. Phirke, M.S Tiwari, S. S. Nadar; Magnetic nanoflowers: a hybrid platform for enzyme immobilization, Critical Reviews in Biotechnology (2023) [Taylor & Francis | Impact factor: 9.0].
5. P. D. Patil, S. Salokhe, A. Karvekar, P. Suryavanshi, A. N. Phirke, M.S Tiwari, S. S. Nadar; Microfluidic based continuous enzyme immobilization: A comprehensive review, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2023) [Elsevier | Impact factor: 8.2].
6. P. D. Patil, N. Gargate, K. Dongarsane, H. Jagtap, A. N. Phirke, M.S Tiwari, S. S. Nadar; Revolutionizing biocatalysis: innovative design and applications of enzyme-immobilized microfluidic devices, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2024)* [Elsevier | Impact factor: 8.2]

Editor:

1. Technology Systems and Management
2. First International Conference, ICTSM 2011, Mumbai, India, February 25-27, 2011. Selected Papers
3. Editors: Ketan Shah, V. R. Lakshmi Gorty, Ajay Phirke
4. Technopath – Editor

Book chapter Published:

1. S. S. Nadar, S. P. Patil, R. K. Kelkar, N. P. Patil, P. V. Pise, M. S. Tiwari, Ajay N Phirke, P. D. Patil*; Nanobiomaterials for Bioimaging, Book Title: Nanotechnology in Medicine and Biology [ISBN: 9780128226711 | Elsevier].

Conferences:

1. A. N. Phirke, Determination of sound velocity and inverse square law; Interdisciplinary State level conference on Science for Sustainable Development (ISCSSD); KES Anandibai Pradhan Science College, Nagothane (19 th Dec 2016).
2. S. V. Salvi, S. Y. Shingare, A. N. Phirke, S. U. Hadkar, Effect of Sn and Zn substitution on pressure sensitivity of karrooites; National Symposium for materials Research Scholars (MR-08), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Pawai, Mumbai. (17 th to 18 th May 2008).
3. ISTE Approved STTP on ‘Embedded System Development and Advanced Microcontrollers’, SVKM’s NMIMS University, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Vile Parle (W) Mumbai (5 th – 16 th May 2008).
4. ISTE Approved STTP on ‘New Horizons in Engineering Materials, SVKM’s D. J. Sanghavi College of Engg., Vile Parle (W), Mumbai (23 rd Jun – 04 th Jul 2008).
5. ISTE Approved STTP on ‘Advances in Electrical Networks (AEN – 2008)’, St. Francis Institute of Technology, Borivali (W), Mumbai (07 th – 11 th Jul 2008).
6. A. N. Phirke, Influences of Anatase and Rutile phases on physical properties of MgTi 2 O 5 , 8 th International Symposium on Advances in Electrochemical Science and Technology (ISAEST – 8) NIO, Goa (28 th to 30 th Nov 2006).
7. A. N. Phirke, Physical Characterization of MgTi 2 O 5 (Karrooite), 75 th Annual Session of the National Academy of Sciences, India, Pondicherry University (8 th to 9 th 2005).
8. Advance level workshop for M.Sc. (I) Physics Experiments at Institute of Science, Mumbai. (18 th Nov 2003).
9. N. Phirke, J. Naidu, S.Y. Shingare, Dielectric nature of MgTi 2-x Sn x O 5 ; 4 th Asian Meeting on Ferroelectrics (AMF- 4); Material Research Center, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (12 th – 15 th Dec 2003).
10. N. Phirke, Study of transport properties of some modified iron titanate; 12 th National Seminar on Ferroelectrics and Dielectrics (NSFD-XII); Material Research Center, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (16 th to 18 th Feb 2002)
11. J. Ranade, A.H. Karande, A. N. Phirke, S.V. Salvi, Ba (Fe1/3Nb2/3) O 3 : A new perovskite capacitor; National conference on recent trend incomposites; Post graduate department of Physics, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati (28 th Feb – 2 nd Mar 2001).
12. M. A. Madare, A.H. Karande, A. N. Phirke, Application of Modified Fe 2 TiO 5 as high frequency capacitor; National conference on recent trend in composites; Post graduate department of Physics, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati. (28 th Feb – 2 nd Mar 2001)

Workshops:

1. Workshop on Training of Teacher for student Induction Program organized by University Grants Commission, Western Regional Office, IISER Pune (6 th – 8 th Jun 2019).
2. AICTE sponsored one-week QIP Short Term course on Hands-on approach to semiconductor devices physics education conducted by IIT Bombay during (06 th – 10 th May 2019).
3. Two-day “Transformational Leadership” workshop organized by SVKM under the aegis of Newton Bhabha Fund, (17 th – 18 th Jan 2018).
4. STTP on Machine Learning using Python by Department of Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer & Information Technology at SVKM’s NMIMS University, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai, (3 rd – 7 th Dec, 2018).
5. Two-day workshop on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & English organized by the Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities at SVKM’s NMIMS University, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai (11 th – 12 th Jul 2018).
6. Mentor | Regional round organized by New Zealand-India Sustainability Challenge (12 th – 13 th Sep 2017).
7. Completed Training Course on Introduction to Ultrasonic NDT & Flaw Detector Operations organized by Electronic & Engineering Co. P. Ltd., (28 th – 29 th Dec 2016).
8. FDP on Innovations Towards Learner Centric Pedagody-II organized by SVKM’s NMIMS University, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai (21 st – 25 th Nov 2016).
9. Two-week ISTE STTP on Engineering Physics conducted by IIT Bombay, 8 th – 18 th Dec 2015.
10. One-week ISTE STTP for Coordinators conducted under the National Mission on Education through ICT by MHRD at Department of Physics, IIT Mumbai (7 th – 11 th Sep 2015).
11. ISTE Approved STTP on ‘Recent trends in Automation Technologies (Interdisciplinary)With Hands-on Training at NMIMS-BOSCH REXROTH’ Department of Mechanical & Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Center of Excellence, MPSTME, SVKM’s NMIMS, Mumbai (30 th Jun – 11 th July 2014).
12. Advance level workshop for M.Sc. (I) Physics Experiments at Institute of Science, Mumbai. (18 th Nov 2003).
13. ISTE Approved STTP on ‘Embedded System Development and Advanced Microcontrollers’, SVKM’s NMIMS University, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Vile Parle (W) Mumbai (5 th – 16 th May 2008).
14. ISTE Approved STTP on ‘New Horizons in Engineering Materials, SVKM’s D. J. Sanghavi College of Engg., Vile Parle (W), Mumbai (23 rd Jun – 04 th Jul 2008).
15. ISTE Approved STTP on ‘Advances in Electrical Networks (AEN – 2008)’, St. Francis Institute of Technology, Borivali (W), Mumbai (07 th – 11 th Jul 2008).