Dr. Prathmesh Vyas

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Name : Dr. Prathmesh Vyas
Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D.
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Applied Science and Humanities
Experience: 30 years
Email: prathmesh.vyas@scet.ac.in
Courses / Subject involved: Applied Physics, Physics Education, Condensed Matter Physics.

Extra Duty

Research Projects

Patents/Copyrights

Books Published

Research Publications

International Conference
1 “Thermoluminescence study of 2100C glow peak in synthetic quartz and their application in high gamma dosimetry” by P.R.Vyas, Y.D.Kale and Y.H.Gandhi, International Journal of Luminescence and Applications, Vol. 05, No.01/pp. 51-53/ (2015). ISSN 2277-6362.
2 “Trap Level Characterization of Synthetic Quartz”, Crystal Research Technology (Germany), Vol. 30(7)/pp. 1011-1016/ (1995). ISSN 02321300(Print), 1521-4079 (Online).
3 “On Balancing the Statistical Risks and Rewards of a Power Source with the Atomic Weight” by P. R. Vyas and B. P. Shah, International Congress of Environmental Research,[orally presented], (Dec.-2011).
4 “Towards the solution of time dependent nonlinear Gross-Pitaevskii equation in one dimension” by B. P. Shah and P. R. Vyas, International Congress of Environmental Research,[orally presented] (Dec.-2011).
5 “Study of mesomorphic states of the mixture of cholesterol and tetradecanol at phase transition using Fabry-Perrot Scattering Method” by N. V. Shastri and P. R. Vyas, International Congress of Environmental Research, [orally presented] (Dec.-2011).
6 “Study of Influence of Different Physical Conditions on TL Characteristics of Synthetic Quartz” by Y. D. Kale, P. R. Vyas, Y. H. Gandhi and T. R. Joshi , Proceedings of International Symposium on Luminescence & its Applications, Vol. 2/(2000).
7 “Effect of Pre-thermal Treatments on the Thermoluminescence of Synthetic Quartz” by P. R. Vyas, Y. H. Gandhi and T. R. Joshi , Proceedings of International Symposium On Luminescence & its Applications, Vol. 2/(2000).
8 “Indian Laboratory Grown Virgin Quartz-As High Level Gamma Radiation TL-Dosimeter” by P. R. Vyas, M. Srinivas, L. H. H. Prasad and T. R. Joshi , Proceedings of International Symposium on Luminescence & its Applications, Vol. 2/(2000).
9 Engineering Physics ,Authors: Dr. Prathmesh Vyas & Mr. NiketShastri, New Popular Prakashan, 188 Pages, (2008)
10 Physics (Group-II), S. Chand & Co. Ltd.,Authors: Dr. T V S Arun Murthy,Dr. M NAvadhanulu, Dr. J J Chaudhary, Dr. Prathmesh Vyas, ISBN: 978-93-5283-633-8, 175 pages (2018)
National Conference
1 “Certain Efforts For Professional Transformation of University & School Physics Teachers”, TOWARDS EXCELLENCE – A Journal of Higher Education, Vol.4,No.2,pp.102-105/ (2012) ISSN 0974-035X (Print).
2 “A Model for Pre-service (Open) cum In-service Teacher Education Programme to prepare Professoriate of tomorrow”, TOWARDS EXCELLENCE – A Journal of Higher Education, Vol.3,pp.26-30/ (2011) ISSN 0974-035X (Print).
3 “Study of Physical Properties of Mixed Liquid Crystal at Phase Transition”, Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics, Vol. 48/pp.556-561/ (2010) ISSN 0019-5596(Print), 0975-1041 (Online).
4 “Some Thermoluminescence Properties of Synthetic Quartz and its Potential As High Level Gamma Radiation Thermoluminescence Dosimeter Material”, Indian Journal of Physics, Vol. 77(A)/ pp. 285-287/ (2003) ISSN 0973-1458 (Print), 0974-9845 (Online).
5 “Effect of Pre-thermal Treatments on the Thermoluminescence of Synthetic Quartz”, Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics, Vol.41/pp.128-130/ (2003) ISSN 0019-5596(Print), 0975-1041 (Online).
6 “The Variation in Thermoluminescence of Synthetic Quartz by Gamma Radiation” by P. R. Vyas, Proceedings of National Conference on “Advanced Trends in Applied Sciences & Technology”-(ATAST), pp. 540-543, (2012) ISBN: 978-81-923514-0-7 (Print).
7 “Towards Bringing Higher Physics Concepts Among the Student Community with the Effective Use Of ICT and Yahoogroups- a case study” by P. R. Vyas, Proceedings of National Conference on “Advanced Trends in Applied Sciences & Technology”-(ATAST), pp. 544-548,(2012), ISBN:978-81-923514-0-7 (Print).
8 “Certain Efforts for Professional Transformation of University and School Physics Teachers in U.S.A” byP. R. Vyas and B. P. Shah, Proceedings of National Seminar on Wholistic Teacher Education (2009)
9 “A Model for Pre-service (Open) cum In-service Teacher Education Programme to prepare Professoriate of tomorrow” by P. R. Vyas, B. P. Shah and D. Y. Rao ,Proceedings of National Seminar on Emerging Scenario of Teacher Education (2008).
10 “Just-in-Time Teaching’ (JiTT) Pedagogical System for Teaching Physics at Higher Education” by B. P. Shah, P. R. Vyas and D. Y. Rao, Proceedings of National Seminar on Emerging Scenario of Teacher Education (2008).
11 “Intrinsic and pre-gamma irradiated UV-excited TSL in a indigenous quartz material” by Y. D. Kale, Y. H. Gandhi, P. R. Vyas and T. R. Joshi, Proceedings of National Conference on Luminescence & its Applications,/pp. 139-142/(2002).
12 “Effect of Annealing Duration on Thermoluminescence of Synthetic Quartz” by P. R. Vyas, Y. H. Gandhi and T. R. Joshi, Proceedings of National Conference on Luminescence & its Applications, pp. 216-220/(1996).
13 “Fading Studies of Natural Quartz Specimens” by P. R. Vyas, Y. H. Gandhi and T. R. Joshi , Proceeding of National Conference on Luminescence & its Applications, pp. 280-282/(1996).

Expert Lectures Delivered

1 An invited talk on, “A journey in the amazing world of physical sciences” at the workshop organized by Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission(GSBTM),Govt. of Gujarat and SRKICE&AS for the candidate from Biological Sciences background. The lecture is available on YouTube on the following address: (1)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YiwBRDjm_o (2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0S5CSt7Xe8
2 An invited talk on “Use of ICT in teaching and learning process” has been given at UGC Aided State Level Faculty Development Program (FDP) organized by B. K. M. Science College, Valsad on 05-10-2014.
3 A Live Lecture telecasted under ALVCOM (Active Learning Video Lecture Communucation) series from BISAG Studio (Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications & Geo-Informatics, Gandhinagar) on “Ultrasonics”, on31st March 2013 for the GTU students. Lecture is available on You-tube on the following address: (1)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wYG3fNF9wk, (2)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXXto361wF4 (3)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRUIPQ0Ft1M
4 “Solid State Physics-Thermal Properties”, A Live Lecture Telecast through Video Teleconferencing under SANDHAN programme of Higher Education Dept. from BISAG Studio (Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications & Geo-Informatics, Gandhinagar) on 4th Oct. 2010. (http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=H95nkwwc8Hs)
5 “Simple Harmonic Motion & Oscillations”,A Live Lecture Telecast through Video Teleconferencing under SANDHAN programme of Higher Education Dept. from BISAG Studio (Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications & Geo-Informatics, Gandhinagar) on 26th July 2010.
6 “Current Scenario on Higher Education”, talk given at the Faculty Development Programme, Dolat-Usha Institute of Applied Sciences, Valsad on 23rd Jan. 2010.
7 Guest Lecturer at Dept. of Physics, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat for M.Sc.(Electronics) Part-II, Paper-II, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integrated circuits), conducted from 2004 to 2009 (for 05 Years).
8 Invited Speaker at the Induction Program for new entrants at SVNIT, Surat During 24-25 July-2019.

Achievements / Awards

1 Awarded First Prize for the best research poster presentation at the 2nd National Level Research Poster Competition on Applied Sciences & Technology held at the National Symposium in Entrepreneurship in Microbial Technology & Computer Science, Surat on 10th February, 2013.
2 Academic Recognition: · Associate Editorial Board member at an international peer reviewed, UGC approved online journal, namely, “International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology”, (www.ijret.org), Sun Publications, e-ISSN 2319-1163, p-ISSN 2321-7308 · Gujarat Technological University approved Ph.D. Supervisor (Guide) [GTU/PhD/Supervisor/10796 dated 20-12-2013]. (http://gtu.ac.in/circulars/13Dec/20122013_01.pdf) · Recognized P. G. Teacher by VNSGU
3 Got a chance to develop and establish the F.Y.M.Sc.-Biotechnology (Five Years Integrated Course)- Biophysics Laboratory and F.Y.B.Sc.-Physics Laboratory indigenously, containing more than 46 experiments with multiple copies at Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Computer Education and Applied sciences, Surat(during 2008-2009). Nearly, 09 experiments were self-made. Also, developed and established the Engineering Physics Laboratory at Government Polytechnic, Chhotaudepur (Dist: Vadodara), Gujarat (duri
4 Received fund of Rs. 1 lakh to organize ISTE approved GTU sponsored one week Faculty Development Program on “Towards Understanding, Grooming and optimizing Healthy Practices of Induction Program” held at SCET on 17-22 December, 2018.
5 Mastered in performing arts with specialization in Tabla from M. S. University of Baroda. Performed Nationally & Internationally several times, Won First Prize in Classical Music at State Level, Honored by Baroda Municipal Corporation.

Administrative Duties

1 Conducted events of GTU’s Youth festival at SCET, Conducting ‘Orientation Program’ for freshers’ and giving talk on ‘menace of ragging and measures to curb it’.-2012-13
2 Member of Anti-ragging Committee. 2012:13
3 Member of Website committee (Representative member from ASH department). 2013:14
4 Co-ordinator of time-table committee for B.E.-1 for 2013:14,2014-15, 2015-16,2016-17
5 Class-teacher of B.E.-I (EC) for 2013:14,BE-I(IC)2014:15, 2015:16,2016-17,2017-18
6 Chair-person of Entertainment Committee for Kshitij:2013
7 Senior Supervisor at GTU exam of Summer-2013, Winter-2013
8 Convener of Public Relation Committee from 2014-15,2015-16,2016-17,2017-18,2018-19
9 Co coordinator of Planning Forum and Youth Festival 2014-15
10 Committee member of Social & Cultural Activity 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18
11 Committee member of Outreach Cell 2014-15
12 Coordinator of SCET Photography Club(SPC), 2015,2016,2017
13 Co coordinator of SCET Music Club 2016,2017,2018
14 Coordinator of Youthfestival-Xitij-2017 onwards
15 BE First Year Coordinator 2018-19 onwards

Membership of Professional Bodies

1 Luminescence Society of India, Life membership No. LM-93.
2 Indian Physics Association, Life membership No.VAR/LM/11635.
3 Indian Association of Physics Teacher, Life membership No. 8316, L-4894.
4 Indian Society for Technical Education, Life membership No. LM-107059

Workshop / Seminar / STTP

1 Attended “Inter-college Workshop on Biotechnology” organized by Shree Ramkrishna Inst. of Comp. Education & App. Sc.-Surat held on 16th Sept., (2008).
2 AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme on “RECENT TRENDS IN MATERIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY” conducted by App. Phy. Dept., SardarVallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)-Surat during 7th Dec. 2009 to 11th Dec. 2009 (01 week).
3 AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme on “ADVANCES IN CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS” conducted by App. Phy. Dept., SardarVallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)-Surat during 31st Aug.2009 to 4th sept.2009 (01 week).
4 AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme on “Recent Scientific and Technological Advances in Physical Sciences”, conducted by App. Phy. Dept., SardarVallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)-Surat during 29th Dec.2008 to 2nd Jan.2009 (01 week).
5 UGC sponsored Refresher Course on “Environmental studies” conducted by Academic Staff College, Guj. Uni., Ahmedabad during 04-24 Feb.2008 (03 weeks).
6 UGC sponsored Orientation Course conducted by Academic Staff College, Guj. Uni., Ahmedabad during 02-29 Nov.2006 (04 weeks).
7 Attended TEQUIP-II sponsored National Conference on New Trends in Signal Processing (NeTSip)20-21 Oct. 2016 jointly organized by SVNIT, IEEE-Signal Processing Society & SCET.
8 Research paper entitled, “Thermoluminescence study of 210 0C glow peak in synthetic quartz and their application in high gamma dosimetry”, presented at 5th International Conference on Luminescence and its Applications (ICLA-2015) held on 9-12 Feb.2015 at PES University, Bangalore.
9 Poster paper entitled, “Practical Utility of Laboratory Grown Quartz for Gamma Radiation Dosimetry” presented at 2nd National level Poster Competition on Applied Sciences and Technology held at the National Symposium on Entrepreneurship in Microbial Technology and Computer Science, Surat on 10th Feb.2013 and awarded First Prize for the best research poster presentation.
10 Two papers presented orally at National Conference on “Advanced Trends in Applied Sciences & Technology”-(ATAST) held on 27-28 Jan., (2012).
11 Attended “One-day Training programme on “Choice Based Credit System”, organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat & VNSGU, Surat held on 10th July, (2011).
12 Attended State level workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by Shree Ramkrishna Inst. of Comp. Edu. & App. Sc., Surat held on 4th April, (2011).
13 Poster presented at the” 17th National Conference on Liquid Crystals [NCLC-2010]” organized by VNSGU, Surat held on 15-17 Nov., (2010).
14 Attended Gujarat Science Congress Gujarat Science Congress organized by VNSGU, Surat held on 15th Feb., (2009).
15 AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme on “ADVANCE TOPICS IN APPLIED PHYSICS” conducted by App. Phy. Dept., SardarVallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)-Surat during 1st Feb. 2010 to 5th Feb. 2010(01 week).
16 Oral paper presentation at “National Seminar on Wholistic Teacher Education” organized by Centre of Advanced study in Education, Fac. of Edu. &Psycho., M. S. Uni., Vadodara held on 25-26 Feb., (2008).
17 Attended UGC sponsored Workshop on “Me and My Environment” organized by VNSGU, Surat held on 26-27 Jan., (2008).
18 Two papers presented orally at “National Seminar on Emerging Scenario of Teacher Education” organized by Centre of Advanced study in Education, Fac. of Edu. &Psycho., M. S. Uni., Vadodara held on 22-23 March, (2007).
19 Attended “National Conference on Nanostructures and Biomolecules” organized by Dept. of Phy., M. S. Uni., Vadodara held on 22-24 Jan., (2007).
20 Attended “International Conference on Liquid Crystals [ICLC-2006]” organized by Dept. of Phy., Mumbai Uni., Mumbai held on 05-08 Dec., (2006).
21 Oral paper presented at “One day Seminar on Condensed Matter Physics” organized by Dept. of Phy., S.P. Uni., V. Vidyanagar held on 5th March, (2000).
22 Attended “Gujarat Science Congress” organized by Dept. of Phy., M.S. Uni., Vadodara held on 12-13 Feb., (2000).
23 Oral paper presented at “International Symposium on Lum. And its Appli.[ISLA-2000]” organized by Dept. of App. Phy., M.S. Uni., Vadodara held on 07-10 Feb., (2000).
24 Attended “DAE-BRNS Workshop on Thin Film Multilayers” organized by B.A.R.C.-Mumbai held on 06-09 Oct., (1999).
25 Attended “One day Seminar on industrial Applications of Materials” organized by Dept. of Phy., M. S. Uni., Vadodara held on 21st March, (1999).
26 Attended “National Seminar on Luminescence Dosimetry-Recent Development, Techniques & Applications” organized by B.A.R.C.-Mumbai held on 27-28 Aug., (1998).
27 Attended “National Conference on Lamps, Phosphors, Technology and Applications” organized by Dept. of App. Phy., M. S. Uni., Vadodara held on 25thMarch, (1996).
28 Oral paper presented at “National Conference on Luminescence and its Applications” organized by Dept. of Phy. Bharthiar Uni., Coimbature held on 17-19 Jan., (1996).
29 01-week TEQUIP-II Sponsored STTP on, “Fractional Calculus, Integral Transforms, Special Functions and their Computations in Engineering and Sciences (FCITSFTCES-2015)”, held on 30eth Sept-04th Oct,2015 at SVNIT, Surat.
30 12 week Online Course-SWAYAM three credit course on Aesthetics of Taal held during 6-8-19 to 30-10-19 with consolidated score of 90% (Roll no: 105359, Nov-2019)
31 08-week NPTEL-FDP-SWAYAM Online Course on “Accreditation and Outcome Based Learning”, conducted by IIT Khragpur and funded by MHRD, GOI during Aug-Oct 2019-08 week course(Roll No. : NPTEL 19GE18S62180006, with a consolidated score of 82%, Elite+Silver Certification)
32 10-week online Course on “Basics of Quantum Mechanics”, conducted by Centre for Continuing Education, IIT- Kanpur during 15 Aug to Nov 18, 2019.
33 04 weekonline course-MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)-STTP (Short Tern Training Program) on Basics of C Programming held in July 2019 by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research(IISER), Bhopal
34 08-week onlineCourse on “Basics of Special Theory of Relativity”, conducted by Centre for Continuing Education, IIT- Kanpur during 18 Dec 18 to 08 March 2019.
35 04-week AICTE approved NPTEL Online Course on “Outcome Based Pedagogic Principles for Effective Teaching”, conducted by IIT-Kharagpur and funded by MHRD, GOI during Aug-Sept 2018 (Roll No. : NPTEL 18GE 15S22000118)
36 Three-Days AICTE Sponsored Faculty Development Program for Student Induction (FDP-SI) during 18-20 June,2018 at SVNIT,Surat organized by AICTE.
37 04-week NPTEL Online Course on “Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice”, conducted by IIT Madras and funded by MHRD, GOI during Feb-March 2018(Roll No. : NPTEL 18GE02S3860046)
38 12-week onlineCourse on “Physics of Semiconductors”, conducted by Centre for Development of Technical Education , IIT- Kanpur during 15 Aug 17 to 20 Nov2017
39 02-weekequivalent FDP Course [MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)]- approved by AICTE on “Foundation Program In ICT For Education – (FDP101x)”, conducted IIT-Bombay under the aegis of PanditMadan Mohan Malaviya National Mission for Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), MHRD, GoI during 03 Aug-07 Sept 2017
40 01-week TEQUIP-II Sponsored STTP on, “Hands on Training on Fundamentals of MathematicaSoftware for Scientific & Engineering Applications”, held on 16-20th January 2017 at SVNIT, Surat.
41 08 week Online Course on “Learning Physics through Simple experiments” ,conducted by Centre for Development of Technical Education , IIT- Kanpur during 20-09-16 to 20-11-16
42 02-week ISTE Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on ‘Engineering Physics’ under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) held on 08th -18th December, 2015 conducted by IIT Bombay (Remote Centre: Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology). (02 Week)
43 12 week Online Course-SWAYAMfour credit course on Fundamentals of Percussion Tabla held during 5-8-19 to 20-10-19 with consolidated score of 97% (Roll no: 105359, Nov-2019)
44 TEQUIP-II Sponsored STTP on, “Science and Technology of Advanced Materials”, held on 21-23th Aug, 2015 at SVNIT, Surat.
45 TEQUIP-II Sponsored STTP on, “Advanced Scientific Tools for Materials Science and Technology”, held on 29-31st May,2015 at SVNIT, Surat.
46 01-weekTEQUP-II workshop on,“Application of Fixed Point Theory and Non-linear Analysis for Engineering and Sciences”, held on 30-06-14 to 04-07-14 at SVNIT, Surat. (01 Week)
47 02-week ISTE Main Workshop on ‘Fluid Mechanics’ under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) held on 20th -30th May,2014 conducted by IIT Kharagpur (Remote Centre: Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology). (02 Week)
48 02-week ISTE Main Workshop on ‘Signals and Systems’ under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) held on 2nd Jan-12th Jan., 2014 conducted by IIT Kharagpur (Remote Centre: Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology). (02 Week)
49 One Day Seminar on “Let’s love Physics” organized by Department of Physics, VNSGU; IPA-Surat Chapter & IAPT-Gujarat RC-7 held on 7th Sept., 2013. (01 Day)
50 02-week ISTE Main Workshop on ‘Analog Electronics’ under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) held on 4th June-14th June, 2013 conducted by IIT Kharagpur (Remote Centre: Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology). (02 Week)
51 MHRD Sponsored One DayWorkshop on “Virtual Labs” organized by College of Engg., Pune and SCET, Surat held on 2nd March. 2013. (01 Day)
52 Two-Days ISTE workshop on “Research Methods in Educational Technology” under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) conducted by IIT- Bombay, Remote Centre: Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Surat during 2nd and 9th Feb. 2013 (02 days).
53 Two Day ISTE workshop for teachers on “Aakash for Education” under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) conducted by IIT- Bombay, Remote Centre: Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Surat during 10th& 11th November 2012 (02 days).
54 02-week ISTE workshop on “Introduction to Research methodologies” under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) conducted by IIT- Bombay, Remote Centre: Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Surat during 25th June 2012 to 04th July 2012 (02 week).
55 A Three-DayWorkshop on ‘Promotion of Culture of Quality through Research’ sponsored by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat and Dept. of Education, Govt. of Gujarat conducted at Sir K. P. College of Commerce, Surat during 04th March 2012 to 06th March2012 (03 Days).
56 AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme on “OPTICS AND PHOTONICS” conducted by App. Phy. Dept., SardarVallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)-Surat during 22ndFeb. 2010 to 26th Feb. 2010 (01 week).

Participation in Other Activities

1 Conducted several activities enhancing the effectiveness of teaching-learning process with the use of ICT.
2 Delivered live lectures on physics, telecasted through teleconferencing facility from BISAG-studio, Gandhinagar.
3 Given very special talk on ‘The menace of Ragging and measures to curb it’ to the freshers of SCET during the orientation cum welcome program.
4 Event hosted at Institute: GTU Sponsored ISTE Approved Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Towards Understanding, Grooming and Optimizing Healthy Practices of Induction Program” during 17-22 Dec. 2018 at N J Seminar Hall, SCET, Surat with the sponsoring amount of Rs. 1 lakh