Research Areas
- Organic Synthesis
- Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
- Polymer Science
- Photocatalysis
- Environmental Remediation
- Solution Thermodynamics
Research Facilities
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
- Rotary Shaker
List of Research Activities Carried Out
- Ten doctoral students has been awarded with Ph. D. degree from R. T. M. Nagpur University, Nagpur.
- Six students are pursing Ph. D. degree in various areas of Chemistry and allied applications.
Year wise Publications

A: SCI/SCOPUS, others Journals and Proceedings
Year | Total No of Publications | SCI | Scopus | Others |
2024-25 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
2023-24 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
2022-23 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
2021-22 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
2020-21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
B: Patents (Granted/Published)-
Name of Faculty | Invention Title | Application Number | Date of Publication/Grant | Academic Session | Status |
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. Pandhurnekar | A method for synthesizing iron oxide nanoparticles | 202521019475 | 21/03/2025 | 2024-25 | Published
|
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. Pandhurnekar | A method for synthesis of Co-doped LiCaPO4 phosphors for white light emission |
| 21/03/2025 | 2024-25 | Published |
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. Pandhurnekar | A composition and method for synthesizing colour tunable inorganic phosphors | 202421096344 | 10/01/2025 | 2024-25 | Published |
Dr. Sanjogta Manohar Meshram & | Test tube stand | 429248-001 | 17/10/2024 | 2024-25 | Granted |
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. Pandhurnekar | A process for synthesis of CuO nanoparticles by using Angelonia angustifolia plant extract |
| 11/08/2023 | 2023-24 | Published |
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. Pandhurnekar | A process for green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles by using Aangelonia angustifolia plant extract | 202321032639 | 11/08/2023 | 2023-24 | Published |
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. Pandhurnekar | A method for fabricating a sensor to sense glucose and other analytes of human body | 202221076181 | 13/01/2023 | 2023-24 | Published |
Dr. Suraj Butoliya | Apparatus for reagent preparation | 402847-001 | 15/03/2024 | 2023-24 | Granted |
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. Pandhurnekar & Dr. Suraj Butoliya | Stationary Holder for Table | 347734-001 | 16/12/2022 | 2022-23 | Granted |
Dr. Chandrashekhar P. Pandhurnekar | A process for biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles from Rivina humilis plant extract | 202221030161 | 19/08/2022 | 2022-23 | Published |
Funded Research projects
Name of Faculty | Project Title | Sanction / Reference Number | Amount in Rs. | Funding Agency | Status |
Dr. C. P. Pandhurnekar [Principal Investigator]
&
Dr. J. Zalke [Co-Investigator] | Synthesis, Characterization of bimettalic nano-particles via green synthetic route using agricultural wastes and their application in the development of biosensors | 2024-25/R & D/SMRFS/01 dated 03/12/2024 | Rs. 200000 | RBU-Seed Money Research Funding Scheme | Ongoing |
Conferences attended/organized
- AICTE-ATAL-FDP on “Rare earth based novel nanomaterials / materials for various applications” (09.12.2024 to 14.12.2024)
- International Analytical Science Congress 2024 – Analytical Sciences and Technologies: Futuristic Trends – for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development (22.02.2024 to 24.02.2024)
- An Online Orientation program for B.E. First Year New Syllabus for Energy and Environment (06.02.2021)
Consultancy activities carried out/revenue generated
S.No. | Name and Address of Industry | Nature of Consultancy | Amount | Name of Coordinator/ faculty | Date/duration |
1 | Starsun Techno Services | Testing of Transformer Oil | 2000 | Dr. A.V. Bharati & Dr. C.P.Pandhurnekar | 15/04/19 |
2 | Deo Chemicals Inc.113, Dava Bazar, Gandhibag , Nagpur | Testing and preparation of Polymer adhesive | 500 | Dr. S.S. Butoliya | 08/05/12 |
3 | Maintenance Department, Sunder Rolling mills Pvt. Ltd., MIDC Industrial area, Butibori, Nagpur | Testing of Gear oil Sample | 2450 | Dr. A.V. Bharati & Dr. C.P.Pandhurnekar | 24/06/10 |
4 | Maintenance Department, Sunder Rolling mills Pvt. Ltd., MIDC Industrial area, Butibori, Nagpur | Testing of Gear oil Sample | 2450 | Dr. A.V. Bharati & Dr. C.P.Pandhurnekar | 26/02/10 |