People
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M. Phil., Ph.D. (Physics)
Email: amol.vedpathak@scnn.edu.in
Phone: 020 66936963
| Broad areas | Specific areas |
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| Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology | Synthesis and characterization of advanced functional nanostructures |
| Energy storage devices | Development of supercapacitors and solid-state batteries. |
| Sensor technology | Development of sensors to monitor air, water, and soil contaminants/pollutants. |
Dr. Amol Vedpathak is an Assistant Professor at the Symbiosis Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SCNN), Pune.
He completed his Ph.D. (Physics) from MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune (2023), specializing in energy storage devices. With over five years of research experience in solid-state supercapacitors and battery device technology, he has made significant contributions to the field. His expertise lies in synthesizing and characterizing advanced nanomaterials for energy applications, including electrochemical performance enhancement for next-generation energy storage systems.
He has collaborated with national and international institutions, including research groups in the US, Germany, and South Korea, to advance research in this domain. At SCNN, he is actively working on the scalable fabrication of high-performance supercapacitors and solid-state batteries for automotive applications. His research interests extend to nanomaterial-based hydrogen generation and novel electrode architectures for electrochemical energy systems.
Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Email: varnitha.m@scnn.edu.in
Phone: 020 6693 6961
| Broad areas |
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| Nanomedicine |
| Nano drug delivery systems |
Dr. Varnitha M is an Assistant Professor at the Symbiosis Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SCNN), Symbiosis International University, Pune. Her broad area of expertise lies in nanomedicine and nano-enabled drug delivery systems for cancer therapy. With a strong foundation in polymeric and lipid-based nanocarriers, her research focuses on the design and development of targeted and image-guided nanotherapeutics for improved cancer treatment.
Dr. Varnitha has led multiple interdisciplinary projects, collaborated with institutions for translational research, and published in reputed peer-reviewed journals. She is currently involved in mentoring students, managing collaborative projects, and working toward developing affordable and effective nanotechnology-based solutions for public health.
Professor, Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences
Qualification: Ph.D.
Email: sunil.saroj@ssbs.edu.in
Phone: 020 28116532
| Broad areas | Specific areas |
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| Bacteriology Cellular Microbiology Food Microbiology |
Host Pathogen Interactions Antimicrobial Resistance Quorum Sensing Bacterial communication Bacterial stress response systems Metabolite signaling Probiotics Microbiome |
Assistant Professor, Symbiosis School of Biological Science
Qualification: B.V.Sc.& AH., M.V.Sc., PGDAW, Ph.D.
Email: santosh.koratkar@ssbs.edu.in
Phone: 020 28116498
| Broad areas | Specific areas |
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| Virology Bacteriophage Antimicrobial resistance Viral pathogenesis Vaccine development |
Virus surveillance in the environment Isolation and characterization of viruses Ecology of bacteriophages and phage therapy Pathogenesis and virus-host cell interactions Immunology, vaccine development Laboratory animal science |
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Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Technology
Qualification: Ph.D
Email: chandrakant.Sonawane@sitpune.edu.in
Phone: 020-2811 6570
Read More| Broad areas | Specific areas |
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| Computational Fluid Dynamics | Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to : Heat and Mass Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, IC Engine, Cryogenics, Thermodynamics, Multiphase flows and Multi-Physics Problems. |
| Heat and mass transfer | |
| Energy harvesting | Application of Finite Element Method to structures involving Fluid-Structure Interaction. |
Dr. Chandrakant Sonawane is a Associated faculty at SCNN and professor at the Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune.
Dr. Sonawane completed his PhD from the prestigious Aerospace Engg Dept, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Mumbai in 2013, where he specialized in computational methods for fluid-structure interaction and heat transfer. He has working in the fields of mechanical engineering and Energy applications emphasizing computational fluid dynamics, numerical simulation, and heat transfer since last 21 years. His research has consistently focused on advancing the understanding and application of CFD and improving the efficiency of various engineering and scientific applications. His current developments include the solution for applications like helical heat exchanger systems fluid blended with nano-material, CFD simulations for battery thermal managements solutions, AI for nano-technology and related simulations.
Associate Professor and Head Internationalization Cell, Mechanical Engineering Department, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune 412115
Email: anindita.roy@sitpune.edu.in
Phone: +91-20-61936426
| Renewable Energy Systems | Modelling and Simulation of Renewable Energy Systems, Optimization of Isolated Hybrid Energy Systems, Thermocline-Based Energy Storage, Renewable Hydrogen Production |
| Energy Storage and Batteries | Life Degradation of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Fast Charging of Lead-Acid Batteries and Battery-Based Vehicular Systems |
| Wind Energy Technology | Indigenization and Development of Small Wind Turbines for Indian Wind Regimes |
| Sustainable Energy Systems | Solar, Green Buildings, and Hybrid Energy System Integration |
Dr. Anindita Roy is a renewable energy technologist and with over 17 years of teaching and research experience. She currently serves as a faculty member at the Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, where she contributes to both academic instruction and applied energy research.
She holds a Ph.D. in Renewable Energy Systems from IIT Bombay and has specialized in modelling and simulation of hybrid renewable energy systems, battery energy management, and small wind turbine technology. Her research emphasizes developing indigenous and sustainable solutions tailored to Indian climatic and operational conditions. She was instrumental in setting up the “Battery and Solar Energy laboratory which offered training, testing and consultancy services. She seven granted Indian patents to her credit.
Dr. Roy is the author of the book “Wind Power Based Isolated Energy Systems”, published by Springer Nature, and her work focuses on producing high-impact research that bridges scientific innovation with real-world energy challenges. She has also coordinated and conducted several training programs on Solar Energy, Green Buildings, and Wind Energy Technology across various engineering institutions.
She is a LIFE member of SESI, Institution of Engineers India (IEI), and member of Indian Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) and Student Activity Chair of American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers AISHRAE)
She was Selected for SAARC Internship to University of Tokyo, and “Indo-Scottish exchange program for research scholars in Wind Energy” by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to UK.
She along with her student team won the Abhinavi Women Entrepreuner Award in KPIT Sparkle 2022 for developing a ‘Liquid immersion cooled battery pack’. With a strong commitment to applied innovation and project-based learning, she brings creativity, precision, and leadership to every initiative she undertakes.
We are always on the lookout for talented people to join our team. Please send us your CV to info@scnn.edu.in and we will get in touch with you.