Department of Physics
Vision:
To inculcate scientific temperament and analytical thinking among students.
Mission:
To instill a deep liking for physics in students. This should culminate in new knowledge for the betterment of mankind.
The Department of Physics is one of the earliest in the Institution since its establishment in 1963. Late Mr. A. B. Coelho was the first Head of Department and served, in that capacity, until his retirement in 1998. He was succeeded, as H.O.D., by Mr. Rajendra V. Kanekar (1998-2013), Dr. Benedict Soares (2013-2014), Mr. Pradeep Morajkar (2014-2019). Currently, Mr. Manoj D. Salgaonkar heads the Department.
Besides, Mr. Coelho, the Department boasts of stalwarts like Mr. C. Bhosale, Mrs. Flavia Barbosa, Mr. Peter Morris and Mr. B.S. Keshavan as its former faculty members.
Initially, Physics was a subsidiary subject. From June1990, the Institution offers Six Units in Physics at the Final Year level.
Associate Professor
Dr. Benedict Soares (HOD)
Professor
Prof. Domnic Nelson Lobo
Professor
Dr. Mathias Bosco Lawrence
M.Sc., M.C.A., Ph.D., SET (Physics), SET (Computer Science)
Associate Professor
Mr. Manoj D. Salgaonkar
Associate Professor
Mr. Pradeep V. Morajkar
Mr. Remigio D’Souza
Laboratory Assistant
Mr. Ivan Fernandes
Laboratory Technician
Mr. Vishnu Singh
Multi-tasking Staff
The Department offers a wide range of opportunities to students for enhancement of skills and knowledge. These widen the intellectual horizons of the students. The opportunities include Seminars, Workshops, Skill-based programmes, Study tours (to Institutions like B.A.R.C., I.I.Sc and I.I.T), industrial visits and exhibitions.
Recently, the Department has organized a State-level online Science Exhibition in commemoration of Sir C.V. Raman and a State-level online PowerPoint presentation/Workshop on the occasion of National Science Day.
Physics graduates have a wide range of options in career and research avenues. They can pursue higher studies in M. Tech., M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics, MCA, LLB, and Library Science. The employment prospects for Physics students are very bright and they are much sought after in reputed institutes like BARC, TIFR, IISc , ISRO, the Defence forces and the field of teaching among the others. Similarly, the alumni of the department have found employment and research openings in countries like UK, USA, Canada , the middle East and South Africa.
| Name | Position / Place of work |
|---|---|
| Dr. Bernadette Fernandes | Post Doctoral Researcher in France |
| Dr. Prabhakar Palni | Associate Professor of Physics, Goa University |
| Mr. Rajendra V. Kanekar | Associate Professor of Physics, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa |
| Mr. Bhagirath Shetye | Chairman of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education |
| Mr. Shailesh Pednekar | Scientist, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Vasco-da-Gama |
| Mr. Russell D’Souza | Merchant Navy |
| Mr. Deepak Vaigankar | Dy. Collector |
| Mr. Rajendra Haldankar | Dy. Director of Fire Service |
| Dr. Rajendra Gad | Head od Dept and Associate Professor of Electronics, Goa University |
| Mr. Jaywant Gawade | Research Scholar (Canada/ US) |
| Ms. Sushma Shetty | Assistant Professor, Mangalore University |
| Mr. Gajanan D. Parulekar | Principal Damodar,H.S.S |
| Prof. Nelson Lobo | Professor- St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa |
| Mr. Pradeep V. Morajkar | Associate Professor of Physics, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa |
| Mr. Manoj D. Salgaonkar | Associate Professor of Physics, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa |
| Dr. Mathias Bosco Lawrence | Associate Professor of Physics, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa |
| Ms. Vilma Fernandes | Associate Professor of Electronics, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa |
| Mr. Edwin D’Souza | Associate Professor of Computer Science, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa |
| Ms. Merlin D’Souza | Faculty, Cambridge University |
| Mr. Angelo Fernandes | Software Professional, USA |
| Mr. Francis Fernandes | IT Professional , Florida USA |
| Mr. Shailendra Vengurlekar | IT Professional , Las VegasUSA |
| Mr. Nestor Carvalho | Commercial Pilot, Canada |
| Mr. Nikhil Bhaidkar | IT Professional , Singapore |
| Mr. Pascoal D’Silva | Officer, Indian Army |
| Ms. Jermaine D’Souza | Quality Analyst, London |
| Mr. Noel Henriques | Medical Doctor , Romania |
| Mr. Milton Fernandes | Director of Physical Education and Sports, Goa University |
| Mr. Sharadchandra Paste | A.O LIC of India |
| Mr. Menino Fernandes | Network administrator Kuwait Inetrnational Bank |
| Ms. Anaclara Egipsy | Advocate |
| Mr. Sikander Thali | Advocate |
| Mr. Shilesh Vengurlekar | Advocate |
| Mr. Venkatesh Prabhu | Businessman |
| Mr. Sharbel Egipsy | Bank Executive HDFC |
| Mr. Savio Guha | Businessman |
| Mr. Vinayak Nigudkar | QAO, Intergold |
| Mr. Mahesh Shetty | Businessman |
| Mr. Milind Salkar | Businessman |
| Mr. Trudeau Fernandes | Advocate |
| Mr. Rajendra Shetgaonkar | Officer, Binani |
| Mr. Melvin D’Costa | Headmaster, Valpoi-Goa |
| Ms. Anita Salgaonkar | Teacher-Grade-1 Shantadurga Higher Secondary School, Bicholim Goa |
| Ms. Clarissa Vaz | Teacher St. Thomas Girls High School Aldona Goa |
| Ms. Rukma Nevgi | Reaserach Scholar Goa University |
| Mr. Sheshgiri Shettigar | Assistant Professor of Physics, Bandekar College, Assagao-Goa |
| Ms. Abigail De Souza | Assistant Professor of Physics, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa |
| Ms. Priyanka B. Kambli | Assistant Professor of Physics, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa |
| Mr. Nikhil Mandrekar | Assistant Professor of Physics, Ganpat Parsekar College, Harmal-Goa |
| Ms. Siddhi Parsekar | Assistant Professor of Physics, Ganpat Parsekar College, Harmal-Goa |
| Ms. Bandisha Pawar | Assistant Professor of Physics, St. Joseph Vaz College, Sancoale-Goa |
| Ms. Pradnya Gaonkar | Assistant Professor of Physics, Govt. College Khandola-Goa |
| Ms. Vidita Parab | Assistant Professor of Physics, Govt. College Khandola-Goa |
| Ms. Sutapa Das | IT Professional , Singapore |