Sunil Patil

Sunil Patil is a Professor in Physics at the Institute of Science, Nagpur, where he has been serving since May 2023. He holds a doctorate in Physics, with a specialization in transport phenomena in mesoscale systems and multiscale modeling of electronic materials. His academic journey includes various positions, such as Associate Professor at the Government Institute of Science, Nagpur, and Assistant Professor at the College of Engineering, Pune.

Education and Academic Background

• PhD in Computational Physics from the University of Pune (2003-2007), focusing on explosive reactions and explosion dynamics.
• MSc in Material Science from North Maharashtra University (2001-2003), graduating with distinction.

Research and Professional Experience

Sunil Patil has a robust research background, having worked on projects related to charge transport in DNA and electronic transport in nanostructures. His notable positions include:

• SERB-TARE Fellow at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune (2019-2022), where he investigated charge transport in intercalated DNA.
• Postdoctoral Fellow at Wilfrid Laurier University (2008-2009), focusing on electromechanical effects in semiconductor nanostructures.
• RAMAN Fellow at the University of Washington (2014-2015), studying the photo response of silicon and its nano-structures.

Publications and Contributions

Patil is actively involved in research and has contributed to various scientific publications, primarily in the fields of computational physics and materials science.123

Languages

He is proficient in multiple languages, including Hindi, English, Marathi, and Ahirani, which enhances his ability to communicate in diverse academic settings.1

This combination of education, research experience, and teaching roles positions Sunil Patil as a significant contributor to the field of physics, particularly in materials and computational physics.