Bhadravati physicist Dr Kartik Shinde wins best researcher award at Gadchandur conference

Prof. Dr Kartik Nilkanthrao Shinde of Bhadravati was presented the "Best Researcher Award in Physics" at an international conference held in Gadchandur, Chandrapur district. Dr Shinde teaches in the physics department of Nilkanthrao Shinde Science and Arts College, Bhadravati. He is also secretary of the Bhadravati Shikshan Sanstha, Bhadravati.

The conference was titled "Research Innovations in Science and Technology 2026". It was organised by the chemistry and microbiology departments of Mahatma Gandhi Science College, run by the Gadchandur Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. Gondwana University, Gadchiroli, the Chemistry Research Association, Mumbai, and the Manikgarh Cement Works unit of UltraTech Cement Limited were also partners in the event.

The conference said the honour was given in view of Dr Shinde's original research, contribution and skill in the field of education. He also served as chairperson of the conference.

Dr Shinde has had 71 research papers published in journals in India and abroad, and they have been given weight as references. He is a recognised guide in physics at both Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University and Gondwana University, Gadchiroli. Three students have received PhD degrees under his supervision. He is a member of the Luminescence Society of India and president of its Vidarbha region. He holds nine patents. He is currently doing specialised research on LED TV screens. Associated with several social organisations, Dr Shinde remains active in community work alongside his academic work.

Congratulations on the honour came from Bhadravati Shikshan Sanstha president Dr Vivek Shinde, trustee Nilimatai Shinde, MLA Sudhakarrao Adbale, Prof. Dr Dhoble of the physics department of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, trustee and former principal Dr Jayant Wankhede, and Prashant Shinde. Ravindra Shinde, president of the Chandrapur District Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Chandrapur, Dr L. S. Ladke, principal of Nilkanthrao Shinde Science and Arts College, and Dr Sudhir Mote, principal of Yashwantrao Shinde Junior College, Bhadravati, also congratulated him.

Well-known professors and researchers from India and abroad attended the conference. From overseas came Prof. Dr Sonia Carbinio of NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal, and Prof. Dr Rameshwar Adhikari of the chemistry department of Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Also present were Prof. Dr Vasudev Gurnule of the chemistry department of Gondwana University, Prof. Dr R. K. Shukla of the physics department of Lucknow University, Prof. Dr A. H. Hasmani of the mathematics department of Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, Prof. Dr Jyoti Arya of the microbiology department of the University of Jaipur, and Prof. Dr V. V. Gite of the chemistry department of Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. Subhashbhau Dhote, president of the Gadchandur Shikshan Prasarak Mandal and a former MLA, and Gondwana University vice-chancellor Dr Prashant Bokare attended along with several other dignitaries from education and public life.

The conference was organised by Dr Shailendra Dev, principal of Mahatma Gandhi Science College, and his colleagues. Dr Dev and his colleagues are being praised in education circles for successfully holding such a large international conference at a rural college.