SGU University

Research Advisory Council (RAC)
Chaired by Prof. Udhav V. Bhosle
(Vice-Chancellor)

Director – RDC
Dr. Sambhaji M. Pawar
(Convener)

Committee 1
Finance & Infrastructure
Prof. S. T. Kumbhar

Committee 2
Research Program & Policy Development
Dr. P. D. Bhange

Committee 3
Collaboration & Community
Dr. A. D. Sawant

Committee 4
Product Development, Monitoring & Commercialization
Dr. S. M. Hirikude

Committee 5
IPR, Legal & Ethical Matters
Prof. J. P. Lavande

Research Team

Sr. No	Name of Faculty	Research Area
1	Dr. Sambhaji M. Pawar Associate Professor in Physics and Director (R&D)	Synthesis of nano-materials for advanced energy conversion and storage devices (CIGS, CZTS thin film solar cells), electrocatalysis for hydrogen fuel generation, electrochemical CO2 reduction, supercapacitors, Li-ion and Na-ion batteries.
2	Dr. Anand D. Sawant Associate Professor in Chemistry	Ionic liquid catalyzed selective organic transformations; functionalized molecules for energy applications; natural molecules for biological applications and biomass conversion aligned with UNSDGs.
3	Dr. Pallavi D. Bhange Associate Professor in Chemistry	Synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts for organic transformations and nano/solid-state materials for hydrogen generation and photocatalysis.
4	Prof. Subhash T. Kumbhar Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences	Drug development, research design, formulation research, and animal studies.
5	Prof. Jiwan P. Lavande Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences	Formulation, development and evaluation of oral fast dissolving tablets and gastroretentive drug delivery systems.
6	Dr. S. M. Hirikude Assistant Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering	Wireless and mobile communication, navigation, Internet of Things, signal processing, and mechatronics.