About Department
The advent of interdisciplinary subjects like Material sciences, Bio-Physics, Chemical Physics, Medical Physics, and Nano Sciences etc. has widened the scopes of the undergraduate students of Physics. The students are guided and encouraged in demo starlight princess their endeavor by the four experienced, qualified staff members of the department, of which two are Ph.D. holders.
The objective of the department is not only to impart the subject as prescribed by the university but also to further enhance their understanding by encouraging them to participate in various activities like inter collegiate quiz programs and lectures conducted under Science Association of the College. To widen their exposure to advance topics and the current trends in physics the students are encouraged to attend lectures conducted by TIFR and Nehru Planetarium, accompanied by the faculty. Educational visits with the students to the Nehru science center, Geo-Physics Institute are also undertaken by the faculty of the department.
The understanding of the subject taught in the classroom is further strengthened in the laboratory during the practical sessions. The department has a well equipped laboratory which strengthens concepts and enhances the skills of the students in handling various instruments. As part of the curriculum Microprocessor and programming in C++ is taught to the final year students.
The department was the first to start a departmental library, with good number of reference books, managed by the Final year students.
The department conducted S.Y.B.Sc. syllabus workshop in the year 2017-18 in collaboration with Board of studies, Mumbai University and a workshop in Nano Sciences in collaboration with the Chemistry department of the college and department of Nano science and Nano Technology University of Mumbai.
The Faculty members participate in various workshops and seminars conducted by other colleges. They also contribute as Syllabus committee member, paper setters and examiners for various examination conducted by the university. Some of the faculty members have published papers in International Journals besides presenting papers in National and International conferences held abroad.
Objectives
- To impart high quality teaching in Physics
- To provide laboratory facilities for experiments
- To improve rational & logical thinking in general
- To develop scientific outlook in day-to-day activities
SWOC Analysis
Strength
- Experienced faculty
- Faculty as part of the syllabus committee, paper setters and examiners.
- Well equipped laboratory
- Departmental library managed by the students
Weakness
- Lower intake of students in the final year
- Students with lower academic standard
- Students with no or reduced mathematical skills
- Students with poor communication skill in English
- Students with less inclination for higher studies.
Opportunities
- Post graduate degree in Physics with electronics and communications elective subject
- Degree course in Geo-Physics
- Industrial and Research institution tie ups
- Interdisciplinary subjects
Challenges
- Meet the intake capacity
- Industrial and research laboratory visits
- Short term course in mathematics related Physics
- Induce research oriented thinking
- Strengthen communication skill and build confidence
Activities
- Intra-collegiate festival Physica 2022-23
- Activities 2022-23
- Online Certificate Course titled ‘Greener Approaches to Environmental Problems’
- Short Term Course in “Opportunities after Graduation”
- National Webinar “FUN WITH PHYSICS”
- Webinar on “Astronomy and Astrophysics “
- Interdisciplinary national workshop on electron microscopy of nanoparticles
- S.Y.B.Sc. Syllabus Revision workshop
- Webinar on Introduction to Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
- Educational Visits
Welcoming Dr. Radha Srinivasan for PHYSICA 22-23 on 28th January, 2023
Dr Radha Srinivasan with members of department and our proud alumni on 28th January, 2023
Participants engrossed in the competitions during Physica 2022-23
Participants in the competitions during Physica
Participants of Physica with volunteers and faculty members
Winner, Sanjana R of F.Y.B.Sc. receiving Medals and Certificates from Vice Principal, Mrs. Neeta Khanolkar
Vice Principal, Mrs Neeta Khanolkar felicitating a Prize winner of Pjysica 2022-23 with a medal
Volunteers of Physica 22-23 supervising a competition.
Mr. Rohit Sharma, Alumni of Department of Physics of our College during a guidance session about JAM Examination on 16th July, 2022
Mrs. Mariamma Danny in her session on Logarithm during Bridge Course titled “BASIC MATHEMATICAL TOOLS APPLIED IN PHYSICS”
Dr. Sandeep Vansutre discussing concept of Integration and its Applications in Physics during Bridge Course titled “BASIC MATHEMATICAL TOOLS APPLIED IN PHYSICS”
Mrs. Anagha Bapat demonstrating most effective way of using scientific calculator while solving Physics numericals during Bridge Course titled “BASIC MATHEMATICAL TOOLS APPLIED IN PHYSICS”
Inauguration of Short term course titled “PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON” by I/C Principal Dr. Sunita Shirvalkar
Introduction to Python by resource person Mr. Nikhil Mamaniya during Short term course titled “PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON”
SIWS Students visit Indian Institute of Geomagnetism on 28th February, 2023
Rock and fossil samples at Indian Institute of Geomagnetism shown to our students on 28th February, 2023
Dr. Parvish Pandya, Director – Science & Conservation at Sanctuary Nature Foundation speaks on the topic Biodiversity Conservation on 7th December, 2021
Dr. Chirag Dhara, Assistant Professor, Department of Science, Krea University and Research Associate, Indian Institute of Tropic Meteorology delivers his lecture on Climate Change : Causes, effects and remedial measures on 8th December, 2021
Valedictory Function of the Certificate Course graced by the Chief Guest Mr. Jagadishwar Khanal, Principal, Balkumari College, Nepal, Dr. Usha Iyer, Principal SIWS College, Mr. Vaibhav Banjan, IQAC Coordinator, SIWS College, Dr. Swapnesh Rangnekar, Course Convener and Mrs. Anagha Bapat organizing committee member on 8th December, 2021
Student participants Ms. Rosni Pasi S.Y.B.Com, Mr. Micheal Raj, S.Y.B.Sc., Mr. Ashish Purohit, S.Y.B.A.F. and Ms. Alka Acharya FYBSc Microbiology, Balkumari College expression their views regarding the certificate course on 8th December, 2021
Inauguration session of Short term course “Influential Career and Influential
Personality for a successful life” by Dr. Naresh Tambe , Dept of Psychology IDOL , University of Mumbai on September 16th , 2021
Ms. Aruna Panangipally from ibruk Consulting Pvt Ltd delivering a session “Write Your Way to Successful Career “ on September 17th 2021
Mr. Sanjay Kshirsagar , Assistant Commissioner of Customs and GST, guiding students for different entrance examinations and government sector jobs on 18th September, 2021
Mr. Munish Nandwani , VP , Total Oil India Pvt Ltd explaining Technical Marketing / Sales as a career option “ on 19th September, 2021
Col. Umakant Sharma Motivating Students about life in defense services on 20th September, 2021
DCP Manchak 21st September, 2021
Mr. Sanjeev Doshi , DGM Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers on 26th September, 2021
Dr. Gursimran Kaur , Head Bioinformatic Guru Nanak Khalsa College on 29th
September, 2021
Principal Dr. Usha Iyer & Dr. Radha Srinivas , during Valedictory program on 30th September 2021
Principal Dr. Usha Iyer welcoming the speaker Dr. Gopakumar during the webinar on Astronomy and Astrophysics on July 8, 2020
Prof Gopakumar Achamveedu, Associate Professor, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research( TIFR)
PPT by resource person Dr Gopakumar on July 8, 2020
A Glimpse of the power point presentation by resource person Dr. Gopakumar on July 8, 2020
Dr. V. Rangaraj, Chairman, S.I.W.S. Managing Committee, addressing the participants on on 23 Sep, 2017
Principal(Dr.) Usha Iyer, SIWS College & Chairperson of Workshop on 23 Sep, 2017
Prof. Pushan Ayyub, Sr. Professor and Chair, Dept of Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science, TIFR 23/09/2017
Dr. Surendra Pandey, Head, Dept.of Physics & Convener of Workshop 23/09/2017
Dr. Andy Sen, National Manager (ICON Analytical, India), Application Specialist and Sales
Dr. Santosh Haram, Director, National Centre for Nanosciences and nanotechnology, University of Mumbai 23/09/2017
Prof. Pushan Ayyub, Senior Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science, TIFR
Prof. Pushan Ayyub, Sr. Professor and Chair, Dept of Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science, TIFR 23/09/2017
Deepa Khushalani, Associate Professor in Materials Chemistry, Dept. of Chemical Sciences, TIFR delivering her speech
Principal Dr. Usha Iyer welcomes Dr. Vijay Joshi, Dean of Science Faculty, University of Mumbai on 21 June, 2017.
Prof. Anuradha Mishra, Chairperson, Board of Studies in Physics delivering her talk on S.Y.B.Sc. syllabus revision on 21 June, 2017
Dr. Pushpinder Bhatia: Member Board of Studies in Physics expressing her points on the S.Y.B.Sc. syllabus
Inauguration by Principal Dr. Usha Iyer on 9th December 2021
Lecture on ‘Wonders of Nanotechnology’ by Dr. Madhavi Thakurdesai, Head, Department of Physics , B. K. Birla College, Kalyan on 9th December 2021
Lecture on ‘Exploring world of Nanotechnology’ by Dr. Madhavi Thakurdesai on 10th December 2021
Lecture on ‘Nanotechnology – Tools & Techniques’ by Dr. Madhavi Thakurdesai on 11th December 2021
One day educational field visit to Institute of Geophysics and Geomagnetism 28/01/2019
Students with Faculty attended a lecture at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Homi Bhabha Auditorium on 20th January, 2017
Visit to Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in 2018-19