Omkar Sawant
Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Research Scholar in Physics (Specialization: Electrochemical Biosensors and Instrumentation Systems)
Borivali West
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated physics educator with over 7 years of teaching experience in undergraduate and higher secondary education. Currently pursuing a Ph.D in Physics with research focused on developing rapid and simple electrochemical biosensors for Escherichia coli detection. Skilled in curriculum design, laboratory instruction, and instrumentation development. Actively engaged in research, workshops, and academic event coordination. Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Professor
G. N. Khalsa College
06.2017 - 05.2023
- Courses: Classical Mechanics, Microprocessor, and Microcontroller Experiments.
- Designed lab manuals, supervised student projects, and integrated innovative teaching tools.
- Mentored undergraduate students in experimental and theoretical physics.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Teaching Assistant
Dadasaheb Tirodkar Jr. College
06.2015 - 12.2015
- I taught Physics for Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) students.
- Prepared students for board examinations through interactive teaching methods.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
Guru Nanak Khalsa College, University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India06-2026
Master of Science - Physics (Electronics)
Gogate Jogalekar College, University of Mumbai
Ratnagiri, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Gogate Jogalekar College, University of Mumbai
Ratnagiri, India 04.2001 -
Higher Secondary Certificate - XII-Science
Maharashtra State Board
Kankavli, India02.2010
Secondary School Certificate - X
Maharashtra State Board
Kankavli, India03.2008
Skills
- Instrumentation & Electronics: Microcontroller (8051), Microprocessor (8085), Arduino, PIC16F877A
- Analytical Techniques: SEM, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Electrochemical Analysis, Cyclic Voltammetry
- Student research guidance
- Student counseling
- Mentoring students
- Teaching excellence
- Online teaching
Awards
Best volunteer award National Service Scheme, 2015, Gogate Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri
Affiliations
Member – Organizing Committee, National Conference on Spintronics based Advanced Nano-Materials (SANM-2022)
Publications
H. S. Kalsi, O. Sawant, and G. Kaur, “Sighting electrical properties of Escherichia coli utilizing electrolysis method by using copper electrodes,” World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, vol. 14, no. 7, pp. XXX–XXX, 2025, doi: 10.20959/wjpr20257-35962.
Training
- Coordinator – Short Term Course in Basic Electronics, Physics, and Mathematics, G. N. Khalsa College (2017 & 2018)
- Coordinator – Certified Course in µP8085, µC8051 and Applications (Jan 2019)
- Co-Coordinator – Workshops on Microcontroller and Applications, Mumbai University & Modern College Vashi (2018)
- Coordinator – SRIJNA National Level Poster Competition, Guru Nanak Institute of Research and Development (Feb 2024)
- Coordinator – Chromatography and Spectroscopy Workshop, Guru Nanak Institute of Research and Development (Dec 2024)
- Faculty Development Program – Innovation in Experiments using Open Sources, National College, Mumbai
- Certified Course – Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, University of Mumbai, UGC Scheme
- Workshop on Chromatography Techniques, Guru Nanak Institute of Research and Development
Research Interests
- Electrochemical biosensors for pathogen detection
- Surface modification using reduced graphene oxide (rGO)
- Sensor instrumentation and transducer technology
- Physics education and experimental pedagogy
Timeline
Assistant Professor
G. N. Khalsa College
06.2017 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
Dadasaheb Tirodkar Jr. College
06.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Physics (Electronics)
Gogate Jogalekar College, University of Mumbai
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Gogate Jogalekar College, University of Mumbai
04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Physics
Guru Nanak Khalsa College, University of Mumbai
Higher Secondary Certificate - XII-Science
Maharashtra State Board
Secondary School Certificate - X
Maharashtra State Board
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