Dr. Amita N. Jadhav is an accomplished researcher and academician with 10+ years of experience in synthetic chemistry, coordination chemistry and materials science. She is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at S S Pawar College, Pune, where she is engaged in teaching and research supervision.

Previously, she served as Assistant Professor at Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology, Ashta (2015–2016). She completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship under the UGC-Postdoc Fellowship Scheme at Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (2016–2021), where she conducted research on copper(I) polypyridine complexes for dye-sensitized solar cells and fluorescence imaging. She earned her Ph.D. from the Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, with her doctoral research focused on the synthesis and characterization of alkynyl-based Schiff base copper(I) complexes.

Research & Publications

Dr. Jadhav has developed a specialized research profile in copper(I) coordination chemistry, photophysical properties of metal complexes, and electrochemical characterization. Her research encompasses the synthesis of alkynyl-based Schiff base ligands, polypyridine ligands, and transition metal complexes, with particular emphasis on copper(I) systems. She has authored 7 peer-reviewed journal publications in reputed international journals including Molecular Structure, Inorganic Chimica Acta, Luminescence, Spectrochimica Acta, Polyhedron, and Inorganic Chemistry Communications.

Research Projects & Funding

Dr. Jadhav has been the recipient of several prestigious fellowships and funding awards. She worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow on UGC Project (Reference No. F./PDFSS201517MAH11173) under the guidance of Prof. Avinash S. Kumbhar from 2016 to 2021. Subsequently, she served as Senior Research Fellow (SRF) from 2013 to 2014. She was awarded the UGC-RGNF Senior Research Fellowship and UGC-RGNF Junior Research Fellowship under the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship scheme, University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, under the mentorship of Prof. Sanjay S. Chavan.

Experimental Expertise & Technical Skills

Dr. Jadhav possesses extensive hands-on experience with advanced analytical and characterization techniques. Her experimental expertise includes chromatographic techniques (thin-layer and gas chromatography), spectroscopic techniques (FT-IR, UV-Visible, fluorescence spectroscopy), electrochemical methods (cyclic voltammetry), and thermal analysis (TGA and DTA). She is proficient in the Schlenk technique for the synthesis of air-sensitive polypyridine ligands and their metal complexes. She is well-versed in X-ray crystallography for structural characterization and has strong computational skills including DFT studies.

Academic Contributions & Professional Engagement

Dr. Jadhav has actively participated in disseminating her research findings at national and international forums. She has presented 5 papers at national and international conferences, including the International Conference on Structural and Inorganic Chemistry at IISER, Pune (2019), and the National Conference on Frontiers in Chemical and Material Sciences at Shivaji University (2015). She received the Best Oral Presentation Award at the UGC-SAP National Symposium on Current Trends in Chemical Nano Sciences (2014). She has attended 7 seminars, conferences and workshops on topics ranging from single crystal X-ray diffraction and advanced organometallic chemistry to recent advances in synthetic chemistry and nanomaterials.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Dr. Amita N. Jadhav demonstrates exceptional credentials as a women researcher through her 10+ years of dedicated research experience, 7 international journal publications, multiple UGC research fellowships, and active participation in national and international scientific conferences. Her contributions span the synthesis and characterization of novel copper(I) complexes with applications in solar cells and imaging, combined with rigorous photophysical and electrochemical investigations. Her Best Oral Presentation Award and consistent scholarly output underscore her commitment to advancing the field of coordination chemistry and materials science.

Based on her research accomplishments, publications, fellowships, and academic engagement, Dr. Amita N. Jadhav is eligible for consideration for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, in recognition of her significant contributions to synthetic chemistry, coordination chemistry research and academic mentorship.