Prof. (Dr.) SANJAY S. KOLEKAR Department of Chemistry Shivaji University, Kolhapur - 416 004 (MS) INDIA Phone: +91 231 2609163(O) +91 9881762426 (Cell) Fax: +91 231 2692333 Email: sskolekar@gmail.com, ssk_chem@unishivaji.ac.in, kolekarss2003@yahoo.co.in Date of Birth: June 2, 1970 Academic Background: Ph. D., Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, MS, India, 2003. M. Sc., Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, MS, India, 1992. B. Sc., Chemistry, Willingdon College, Sangli, MS, India, 1990. Teaching Experience: 22 Yrs Designation Period Institution Professor 21 st August 2014 onwards Department of Chemistry, Assistant Professor 1 st January 2009 to 20 th August 2014 Shivaji University, Lecturer 1 st June 2005 to 31 st December 2008 Kolhapur Lecturer 1 st August 1992 to 31 st May 2005 Sangola College, Sangola Research Interest: Solar cell, Thin film, Nanomaterials, Ionic liquids, Separation science (solvent extraction, spectrophotometry, adsorption) Ph. D. / M. Phil. Guidance: Ph. D. = 07 (Awarded), 01 (thesis submitted), 07 (working); M. Phil. = 02 (working) Awards and Recognitions: Visiting Professor, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea since 2010. Best Paper of the Conference Award, International Conference American Canadian Conference for Academic Disciplines held at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, 2009 Best Teacher Award, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India 2002. Excellent Paper Award (with honorarium of 300) from World Gold Council, London, 2001. Research Paper Recognitions: Most Read Article, published in Cryst. Eng. Comm. 14 (6) (2012) 1920-1924. Science Direct Top 10, most downloaded article 2011, published in C. R. Chim., 14 (2011) 883-886. Science Direct Top 25 Hottest Article, published in Appl. Surf. Sci. 257(2010) 1786-1791. Science Direct Top 25 Hottest Article published in Electrochim. Acta 55 (2010) 4057-4061.
Research Schemes :(Total outlay ~ Rs. 100 Lakh) Ongoing Research Schemes: 1. Fabrication of Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) absorber layer using single step electrodepsition method for solar cell application. Funding Agency - UGC, New Delhi. Amount Rs. 8.61 L (2012-2015). 2. Development of superior supercapacitor based on ecofriendly 1-D copper oxide and functionalized ionic liquid. Funding Agency-CSIR, New Delhi, Amount- Rs. 25.17 L (2012-2015). 3. Extraction separation of toxic metals with high molecular weight amines. Funding Agency - UGC, New Delhi. Amount Rs. 10.46 L (2012-2015). Completed Research Schemes: 1. Base line radioactivity in environment matrices around proposed Jiatapur Nuclear Power Plant. Funding Agency - DAE-BRNS, Government of India, Amount- Rs. 45.42 L (2009-2012). 2. A new process for extraction and separation of lanthanides with 2-octylaminopyridine. Funding Agency - UGC, New Delhi. Amount Rs. 4.96 L (2010-2012). 3. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by chemical route method and its biological applications. Funding Agency - UGC, WRO, Pune. Minor Research Project (2010-2012). 4. Solvent extraction and spectrophotometric determination of gold, silver and palladium with sulphur containing ligands : Analysis of real samples. Funding Agency - UGC, WRO, Pune. Minor Research Project (2010-2012). 5. Preparation of high efficiency thin film solar cells. Funding Agency - UGC, WRO, Pune. Minor Research Project (2008-2010). 6. Solvent extraction separation studies of rhodium(iii) and iridium(iii) with high molecular weight amines. Funding Agency-UGC, WRO, Pune. Minor Research Project (2004-2006). 7. Solvent extraction separation studies with high molecular weight amines. Funding Agency -Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Minor Research Project (2000-2002). Research Publications: (Total= 58) Publications in Last Five Years 1. Ghorpade U., Suryawanshi M. Shina S.W., Gurava K., Patil P. Pawar S., Honga C.W., Kim J.H., Kolekar S. Towards environmentally benign approaches for the synthesis of CZTSSe Nanocrystals by hot injection method: a status review. Chem. Commun., 50 (2014) 11258 11273. 2
2. Yoon H., Heon Na S., Choi J. Y., Kim M. W., Kim H., An H. S., Min B. K., Ahn S. J., Yun J. H., Gwak J., Yoon K. H., Kolekar S. S., Hest M. F. A. M., Al-Deyab S. S., Swihart M. T., Yoon S. S. Carbon- and oxygen-free Cu(InGa)(SSe) 2 solar cell with a 4.63% conversion efficiency by electrostatic spray deposition. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 6 (2014) 8369 8377. 3. Pawar S.M., Inamdar A.I., Pawar B.S., Gurav K.V., Shin S.W., Yanjun X., Kolekar S.S., Lee J.H., Kim J.H., Im H. Synthesis of Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) absorber by rapid thermal processing (RTP) sulfurization of stacked metallic precursor films for solar cell applications. Mater. Lett. 118 (2014) 76-79. 4. Patil R.S., Kokate M.R., Shinde D. V., Kolekar S.S. and Han S.H. Synthesis and Enhancement of Photocatalytic Activities of ZnO by Silver Nanoparticles Spectrochimica Acta Part A122 (2014) 113-117. 5. Sartape A.S., Mandhare A.M., Salvi P.P., Pawar D.K., Kolekar S.S. Kinetic and equilibrium studies of the adsorption of Cd(II) from aqueous solutions by wood apple shell activated carbon. Desalin. Water Treat. (2013) 1-13. 6. Pawar S.M., Pawar B.S., Gurav K.V., Bae1 D.W., Kwon S.H., Kolekar S.S., Kim J.H. Fabrication of Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) thin film solar cell using single step electrodeposition Method. Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 51(2012) 10NC27. 7. Sartape A.S., Mandhare A.M., Salvi P.P., Pawar D.K., Raut P.D., Anuse M.A., Kolekar S.S. Removal of Bi(III) with adsorption technique using coconut shell activated carbon as a low cost adsorbent. Chin. J. Chem. Eng. 20(4) (2012) 768-775. 8. Pawar D.K., Shaikh J.S., Pawar B.S., Pawar S.M., Patil P.S., Kolekar S.S. Synthesis of hydrophilic nickel zinc ferrite thin films by chemical route for supercapacitor application. J. Porous Mater. 19 (2012) 649 655. 9. Patil R.S., Kokate M.R., Kolekar S.S. Bioinspired synthesis of highly stabilized silver nanoparticles using Ocimum tenuiflorum leaf extract and their antibacterial activity. Spectrochim. Acta Part A 91 (2012) 234-238. 10. Mali S.S., Betty C.A., Bhosale P.N., Devan R.S., Ma Y.R., Kolekar S.S., Patil P.S. Hydrothermal synthesis of rutile TiO 2 nanoflowers using bronsted acidic ionic liquid [BAIL]: Synthesis, characterization and growth mechanism. Cryst. Eng. Comm. 14 (2012) 1920 1924. 3
11. Utture S.C., Banerjee K., Kolekar S.S., Dasgupta S., Oulkar D.P., Patil S.H., Wagh S.S., Adsule P.G., Anuse M.A. Food safety evaluation of buprofezin, dimethoate 1 and imidacloprid residues in pomegranate. Food Chem. 131 (2012) 787 795. 12. Kamble G.S., Gaikwad A.P, Kokare B.N., Kolekar S.S., Han S.H., Anuse M.A. A rapid and sensitive synergistic extraction and spectrophotometric determination of silver(i) using 1-(2,4 -dinitro aminophenyl)-4,4,6-trimethyl-1,4-dihydropyrimidine-2- thiol: analysis of real samples. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 50(19) (2011) 11270 11279. 13. Salvi P.P., Mandhare A.M., Sartape A.S., Pawar D.K., Han S.H., Kolekar S.S. Brønsted acidic ionic liquids promoted cyclocondensation reaction: Synthesis of 1,8-dioxooctahydroxanthene. C. R. Chim. 14 (2011) 883 886. 14. Dasgupta S., Banerjee K., Utture S.C., Kusari P., Wagh S.S., Dhumal K., Kolekar S., Adsule P.G. Extraction of pesticides, dioxin-like PCBs and PAHs in water based commodities using liquid liquid microextraction and analysis by gas chromatography mass spectrometry. J. Chromatogr. A 1218 (38) (2011) 6780 6791. 15. Utture S.C., Banerjee K., Dasgupta S., Patil S.H., Jadhav M.R., Wagh S.S., Kolekar S.S., Anuse M.A., Adsule P.G. Dissipation and distribution behavior of azoxystrbin, carbendazim and difenoconazole in pomegranate fruits. J. Agric. Food. Chem. 59 (2011) 7866 7873. 16. Shaikh J.S., Pawar R.C., Devan R.S., Ma Y.R., Salvi P.P., Kolekar S.S. Patil P.S. Synthesis and characterization of Ru doped CuO thin films for supercapacitor based on Bronsted acidic ionic liquid. Electrochim. Acta 56 (2011) 2127-2134. 17. Pawar D.K., Pawar S.M., Patil P.S. Kolekar S.S. Synthesis of nanocrystalline nickel-zinc ferrite (Ni 0.8 Zn 0.2 Fe 2 O 4 ) thin films by chemical bath deposition method. J. Alloys Compd. 509 (2011) 3587-3591. 18. Sartape A.S., Raut P.D., Kolekar S.S. Efficient adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution on low cost adsorbent developed from Limonia acidissima (Wood apple) shell. Adsorpt. Sci. Technol. 28(6) (2010) 547-560. 19. Pawar B.S., Pawar S.M., Shin S.W., Choi D.S., Park C.J., Kolekar S.S., Kim J.H. Effect of complexing agent on the properties of electro chemically deposited Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) thin films. Appl. Surf. Sci. 257 (2010) 1786-1791. 4
20. Pawar S.M., Pawar B.S., Moholkar A.V., Choi D.S., Yun J.H., Moon J.H., Kolekar S.S. Kim J.H. Single step electro synthesis of Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) thin films for solar cell application. Electrochim. Acta 55 (2010) 4057-4061. Conference/Symposia Presentations International: 16 National: 18 International Conferences (few selected) 1. International Workshop on Next Generation Compound Thin Film Solar Cells 2013. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea, November 22, 2013. 2. 2D Nanostructured Inorganic Solids-Emerging Nanomaterials Beyond Graphene. 2012 CINBM International Symposium Ewha Womens University, Seoul, South Korea October 16, 2012. 3. a.synthesis, characterization and application of nanosilver. b. Electrosynthesis of porous nanocrystalline manganse oxide thin films for supercapacitor application. International Conference on Nano Science and Nano Technology (ICNST 2010), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju (GIST), Korea November 8-9, 2010. 4. SEM study of nanocrystalline Ni 0.5 Zn 0.5 Fe 2 O 4 thin films synthesized by aqueous solution method with chemical bath deposition. International Conference on Advances in Electron Microscopy and Related Techniques(EMSI-2010), BARC, Mumbai, India, March 8-10, 2010. 5. a. Selective extraction and photometric determination of platinum(iv) with 4- (2'- furalideneimino)-3-methyl-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole in n-butanol and its applications to real samples. b. Study on extraction of lanthanum(iii) by 2- octylamino pyridine from weak organic acid media and its separation from rare earth elements. American Canadian Conference for Academic Disciplines - Toronto Conference, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 25-28, 2009. National (few selected) 1. a. High-Quality Spinel Zinc Ferrite (ZnFe 2 O 4 ) Thin Films with Porous Nano - flakes Morphology for Electrochemical Energy Storage. b. Sol-Gel Derived Nanostructured Cobalt Oxide Thin Film for Pseudocapacitor. National Symposium on Current Trends in Chemical and Nano Science (CTCNS-2014), Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, January 17-18, 2014. 2. a. Synthesis and biological applications of silver nanoparticles. b. Studies on chemical bath deposited nanocrystalline PbS thin films. National Seminar on Advanced Materials (NSAM-2010), Department of Physics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 19-20, 2010. 3. Studies on extraction behaviour of samarium(iii) from salicylate media by using 2- octylaminopyridine. Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC- 2010), Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, March 1-4, 2010. 5
4. The synergistic liquid-liquid extraction and spectrophotometric determination of copper(ii) from basic solution by 1-(2,4 -dinitro aminophenyl)-4, 4, 6- trimethyl - 1, 4- dihydro-pyrimidine -2-thiol in the presence of pyridine. National Seminar on Advanced Synthetic Methodologies and Functional Materials (ASMFM-2009), Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, December 23-24, 2009. 5. Nanocrystalline zinc doped nickel ferrite thin films using chemical deposition route. National Conference on Chemistry and Molecular Nanotechnology for Industry and Society (NCMNIS-2009), Kuvempu University, Shimoga, January16-17, 2009. Membership in Journal s Referee Panel: American Chemical Society: Applied Materials and Interfaces, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research Elsevier: Electrochemistry Communications, Food Chemistry, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, Talanta, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Journal of Industrial Engineering and Chemistry, Applied Surface Science, Spectrochemica Acta A, Materials Science and Engineering B, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials Springer: Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Environmental Science and Pollution Research Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Environmental Earth Sciences Wiley-VCH: Journal of Separation Science, CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water American Scientific Publishers: Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Taylor and Francis: International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry Oxford University Press: Journal of Chromatographic Science NISCIR (India): Indian Journal of Chemical Technology Life Membership of Professional Bodies: Society for Materials Chemistry (SMC), BARC, Mumbai, India. Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Kolkata, India. Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists (IANCAS), BARC, Mumbai, India. Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS), BARC, Mumbai, India. Association of Separation Scientists and Technologists (ASSET), BARC, Mumbai, India. Indian Council of Chemists (ICC), Agra, India. Fellow, Indian Chemical Society (ICS), Kolkata RESPONSIBILITIES AT UNIVERSITY: A] Convener/ Co-ordinator, Conference / Symposium/ Workshop :(total 6) 1. Liaison Officer, Industry-Academia Meet for Inclusive Innovation 2013, participated by all universities in Maharashtra, the event hosted by Maharashtra University, of Health Sciences, Nasik 10-11 December 2013. 2. Co-ordinator, Workshop on A Brain-storming session for application of technology for sustainable development in the state of Maharashtra organized by Shivaji University, Kolhapur 26-27 Nov 2012. 6
3. Convener, 7 th University-Industry Council Symposium:Industry-Academia Collaborations for the Development of Western Region of India Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 5-6 August 2010, organized in association with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), New Delhi, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. The participants were, Vice Chancellors of Universities, Directors of National Institutes of Technology, Directors of Central Government Institutes and Industrialists and academicians. B) University Representation: Vice Chancellors representative and Invited speaker for the conferences organized by Confederation of Indian Industries held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (2010), Bengal Engineering and Science University, Howrah, West Bengal (2009) and Pondicherry University, Puducherry (2008). C) Administrative/Academic Responsibilities: 1. Coordinator, University Industry Interaction Cell, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2007 - till date. 2. Coordinator, Certificate Course in Analytical Instrumentation, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2007-2008. 3. Member, Executive Committee, Yashwantrao Chavan School of Rural Development, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, since 2013. 4. Member, Ad-hoc Board in Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2008-2010. 5. Member, Departmental Research Committee, Department of Agrochemicals and Pest Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 2010-2012. 6. Rector, Boys Hostel, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2005-2009. 7. Member, Editorial Board, Shivsandesh, an E-Magazine, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2008 till date. 8. Member, Standing Committee, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2010-2012. 9. Member, University Level Committee constituted to Improve the Standard of Higher Education, as per guidelines of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, May 2011. 10. Chairman / Member, University Celebration Committees as Golden Jubilee, Workshops, National Youth Festival, Sports Events, Disaster management, National Management, Convocation etc. Shivaji University, Kolhapur as LIC, Selection etc. 11. Member of various Universality Level Committees constituted by Vice Chancellor and Director, BCUD, Shivaji University, Kolhapur as LIC, Selection etc. 12. Head, Department of Chemistry, Sangola College, Sangola, 1992-2005. 7
13. Coordinator, Steering Committee, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Sangola College, Sangola 2003-2005. 14. Curriculum Development: Member, Syllabus Formation/Revision Committee in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Nanotechnology. 15. University Examination Related Work: End semester examination work (paper setting etc) as per duties allotted, Examination/Evaluation responsibilities for internal/continuous assessment work as allotted, Examination work such as coordination, Senior supervision etc. 16. University Functions: Member, organizing committees formed for Convocation, Foundation Day Celebration etc. 17. Nominee of Vice Chancellor on various committees constituted for visits at college, selection of faculty etc. ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER UNIVERSITIES: 1. Member, Panel of Judges, Ph. D. Defense, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea. 2. Referee, Ph. D. Thesis, University of Mumbai, Mumbai; Pune University, Pune; Kuvempu University, Shivamogga; Osmania University, Hyderabad, 3. Member, Research Committee, D. Y. Patil University, Kolhapur. CHAIRMAN/ MEMBER AT CONFERENCE: (few selected) 1. Chaired a Paper Presentation Session, International Conference American Canadian Conference for Academic Disciplines Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, 25-28 May 2009. 2. Member, National Advisory Committee, National Workshop on Advances in Instrumental Techniques (NWAIT 2010), Shri. Shivaji Science College, Amravati, Maharashtra, India, 14-16 October 2010. 3. Chaired a session, Workshop on Nuclear Power & Environment Shri. S. H. Kelkar College, Devgad (Mumbai University), India 5-6 June 2011. 4. Member, Advisory Committee, Seminar on Recent Trends in Research Methoodologies-2012 (RMRT-2012), Ratnagiri Sub-Centre, University of Mumbai, India 25 February, 2012. INVITED TALKS : (few selected) 1. National Conference on Absorption and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy And their Integration to Sustainable Human Development (NCAMRS-SHD-2014), Department of Physics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, August 30 31, 2014. 2. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea, November 6, 2013. 3. Workshop on Energy Statistics, Clean and Safety Issues, School of Mathematical Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, March 13, 2012. 8
4. Seminar on Recent Trends in Research Methodologies-2012 (RTRM- 2012), Ratnagiri Sub-Centre, University of Mumbai, February 25, 2012. 5. National Symposium on Nuclear Energy and Health Care NEHCA-2011, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, D.Y. Patil University, Kolhapur in collaboration with Indian Nuclear Society, Mumbai, October 22 to 24, 2011. 6. Seminar on Energy Conservation Techniques in Industrial Sector, Petroleum Conservation Research Association, Mumbai and Shivaji University, Kolhapur, July 27, 2011. 7. UGC Sponsored National Conference on Recent Trends in Analytical Techniques, P. G. Department of Analytical Chemistry, Davengere University and D. R. M. Science College, Davangere, Karnataka, February 19, 2011. 8. 3 rd University- Industry Council Symposium- Future Strategies: Action Now, Organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), New Delhi, at Pondicherry University, Puducherry, November 21-22, 2008. Collaborations: International Prof. Han S. H., Inorganic Nano-Material Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea. Prof. Kim J. H., Photonic & Electronic Thin Film Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea. Prof. Yoon S. S., Fire & Aerosol Science Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea. National Prof. Patil P. S., Thin Film Materials Laboratory, Department of Physics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Dr. Verma P. C., Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. 9