Dattajirao Kadam Arts, Science & Commerce College, Ichalkaranji

Achievements 2025-26

Students Achievements

1. Ms. Ankita Walvekar of B. Sc. III (Chemistry) secured 2^nd prize in District level Avishkar Research Competition under UG level Research.
2. Ms. Ankita Walvekar of B.Sc. III (Chemistry) secured 1^st Prize with a cash award of ₹10,000 in the Chemistry Project Competition organized by the Department of Chemistry, D. Y. Patil Agriculture and Technical University, Maharashtra.
3. Mr. Sujal Magdum of M. Sc. I  (Organic Chemistry) secured 1^st  prize in District & Shivaji University, Kolhapur Level Avishkar (Research) Competition under PG level Research.

Faculty Achievements

1. Dr. D. A. Kumbhar written book Chapter entitled “Stereochemistry” of B. S. II Sem IV (Major) published by Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
2. Dr. D. A. Kumbhar written book Chapter entitled “Agrochemicals” of B. S. II Sem IV (Minor) published by Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
3. Dr. D. A. Kumbhar written book Chapter entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Different Photocatalytic Materials” in Advances in Photocatalysis: Principles, Materials and Applications under Olympic Publisher India.
4. Dr. D. A. Kumbhar published research article with title “Fabrication of a Mechanically Robust Superhydrophobic Polyurethane Sponge via CS/SiO₂/Polymer Composite Coating for High–Efficiency Oil–Water Separation”. In journal of Energy & Environment Advances, 2025, Vol. 2, No. 3, 131-140.
5. Dr. D. A. Kumbhar Published Indian Patent on “IOT BASED SOLAR POWER AGRICULTURE ROBOT”
6. Dr. A. A. Patravale Recognized as Ph.D. research guide by Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
7. Dr. A. A. Patravale written book Chapter entitled “Physical and Inorganic Chemistry” of Sem V under YCMOU for B. Sc. honours (Major).
8. Dr. A. A. Patravale written book Chapter entitled “Ancient Indian Chemistry (IKS)” of Sem III under YCMOU for B. Sc. honours.
9. Dr. A. A. Patravale written book Chapter entitled “Sustainable Technology for aquatic microplastic /nano plastic remediation” in Recent Advance in Nanomaterials for water Treatment under Bentham Science Publication.
10. Dr. A. A. Patravale worked as “Advisory Committee for the startup project titled “Algae-Based Coated Textiles as an Alternative to Artificial Leather”, supported by the National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, New Delhi.
11. Dr. S. V. Mulik recognized as Ph.D. research guide by Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
12. Dr. S. V. Mulik published research article with title “Metal-Organic Framework-Based Supercapacitors: A Comprehensive Review” in Journal Advanced Science with Impact factor: 14.1
13. Dr. S. V. Mulik published research article with title “Advances in anion-intercalated layered double hydroxides for supercapacitors: study of chemical modifications and classifications” in Journal Materials Horizons with Impact factor of 10.1
14. Dr. V. B. Shinde & Dr. D. A. Kumbhar Published UK Patent on “Cellulose Supported Ionic Liquid Catalyst Device for One-Pot Quinazoline-Dione Synthesis”
15. Dr. V. V. Gawade & Ms. S. S. Pujari Published UK Patent on “Modular Multi-Wavelength Photoreactor Apparatus with Spectral Control”
16. Mr. P. A. Giri Published Indian Patent on “Device to Identify active components in Medicinal Plants”

Department of Chemistry

Dr. Swapnajit V. Mulik has been granted three German patents and one Indian patent.

1. A Method and Composition for Synthesizing Metal Oxides with Silver Nanoparticles and Reduced Graphene Oxides [202221016775 (Indian)]
2. A System for Developing NiCo2O4/Porous Carbon (PC)/Nickel foam (NF) as Cathode for Supercapacitor Devices [202024100119 (German)]
3. A Formulation of Chitosan Mediated Lithium Ferrite Nanomaterials For Magnetic Hyperthermia Study [202024101011 (German)]
4. A Formulation for Superparamagnetic Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles for Magnetic Hyperthermia Treatment Application [202024100973 (German)]
5. Composition and System for Synthesizing MnO₂-Anchored Ag/rGO Nanoparticles For Enhanced Dopamine Sensing [(German)]

Dr. Ajinkya A. Patravale has been granted one UK Patent.

1. Device for Synthesis of Anti Cancer Induction-Coupled Pyrimidine [6385834 (UK)]
2. Apparatus for Synthesis of Mesoporous Carbon Coated Tungesten Oxide Nanocomposite

Dr. Deepak A. Kumbhar has been granted one German Patent.

• Dr. Sanjay S. Ankushrao

Awarded Ph.D. on 15^th July 2017 By Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Kolhapur

“Synthesis and Characterisation of processable high performance polymer”

• Dr. A. A. Ghare

Awarded Ph. D in Chemistry on 05 November 2018 By Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Title of thesis “Analytical applications of 1-(2’,4’-dinitroaminophenyl)-4,4,6-   trimethyl-1,4-dihydropyrimidine-2-thiol”

Minor Reasearch Project

Principle Investigator- Dr.  S. S. Ankushrao

Name of Agency: Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Title of Project: Sythesis, Characterization and Properties of Processable Polyazo methines for high temperature applications

Period: 2018-2020

Grants Received: 1,25,000/-

• Principle Investigator- Dr. Asmita Shashikant Tapase  

Name of Agency: Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Title of Project: “Synthesis and Characterization of  Titania Nanocomposites for their Applications ”

Period: 2019-2020

Grants Received: 1,00,000/-

• Principle Investigator- Dr. Asmita Shashikant Tapase  

Name of Agency: Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Title of Project: “Synthesis and Characterization of  Mixed-Metal Oxides for their Environmental Remedial Applications ”

Period: 2018-2019

Grants Received: 10,000/-

The departmental student’s projects are awarded 3^rd prize in District Level Avishkar, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

The departmental student’s projects are awarded 3^rd prize in State Level Sci-Star Competition, Sanjay Ghodawat University, Atigre.

Besides academics our students also engaged in different sports and cultural activities at various levels.

Miss. Aishwarya N. Yadav and Miss. Akshata T. Khedkar won number of prizes in Elocution competitions at district, university, sanstha and state level.

Miss. Vidya A. Kapale participated in Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat-II N.C.C. camp at Nehru Arts and Science College, Kanhangad, Kerala. from 22/12/2018 to 02/01/2019. She achieved winner trophy for Tug of war and runner up trophy for volley ball.