Government of Maharashtra

Institute of Science, Nagpur

Per Adruva Ad Astra (By steep and toilsome way towards the stars)

An Autonomous Institute

NAAC Reaccredited ‘A’ Grade in 3rd Cycle with CGPA 3.07

Department of Physics

Our aim is not only to give the theoretical and experimental knowledge to the students but also to provide various exposures useful for the developing society so that they can build their future in a better way.

In support of our mission the Physics Department faculty members strive to:

  • Act as mentors to undergraduates through advising them in research & learning.
  • Teach students the value of cross-disciplinary thinking by providing them with educational and research opportunities between physics and other fields of study.
  • Serve as a role model to students for safe and ethical professional behaviour.
  • Encourage students to value diversity and to develop a global perspective through international experiences in physics.

Goals & Objectives

  • To disseminate knowledge on physics and related areas through active participation in related professional activities, such as physical societies, industrial visit, Workshops, Symposia/Conferences.
  • To produce skilled man power of well-trained physicists, capable of taking up positions in various socio economic sectors of the country.
  • To build research capabilities as required by the national development and academic needs.
  • To develop capabilities for the provision of consultancy and technical services as well as short term specialized training to both public and private sectors.
  • To produce teachers who will choose, produce and make use of local resources and educational media to enrich students' learning.
  • To inspire the students towards better understanding and use of IT/Computer oriented inter phase.

Brief History

The department was established in 1906 with B.Sc. programme, later on in 1962 post graduate programme was introduced, with specialization as solid state physics and spectroscopy.
The research laboratories of the department have been recognized by RTMNU, Nagpur for Ph. D. and other research work. 08 teachers, out of 11, acquired Ph. D. degree and actively engaged in research through publications and operating the research projects funded by SERB, and RTMNU.
It is our great honour that Sir C.V. Raman has worked in our laboratory for his well-known Raman Effect.
Principal M. Owens, Dr. V.G. Bhide, Dr. B.A. Pataki, Dr. V. A. Tabhane, Dr. D.K. Kulkarni, and many more have contributed in hike the department at national and international level.