12 October, 2026
We are pleased to share that our professor, Dr. Manoj B. Gawande, has received the prestigious Prof. Manmohan Sharma Science and Technology Award 2026, presented by the Marathi Vidnyan Parishad. The award recognizes his valuable contributions to scientific research and innovation.
Prof. Gawande received this prestigious recognition at the 9th All India Marathi Science Convention, held on 27–28 December 2026 in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. This achievement reflects his continued dedication to scientific research and the advancement of science and technology.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Manoj B. Gawande on receiving this distinguished award and wish him continued success in his research endeavours.
09 September, 2026
We are delighted to welcome Kartik Rameshwar Pachlegaonkar to our research group as a PhD student.
He completed his M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry in 2022 from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra. He has qualified several competitive examinations, including CSIR-UGC NET JRF (All India Rank 102), MH-SET, GATE, and IIT-JAM.
His research interests include organic synthesis, single-atom catalysis (SACs), and their applications in advancing innovative catalytic technologies.
We warmly welcome Kartik to our research group and look forward to his contributions to our ongoing research and future scientific discoveries. We wish him every success in his doctoral journey!
21 August, 2026
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Anjali Verma, who has joined our research group as an ANRF National Postdoctoral Fellow (NPDF).
Dr. Verma completed her Ph.D. in 2025 at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, with registration at IISER Mohali. Her doctoral thesis focused on “Sustainable Production of Solar Fuels and Fine Chemicals: Boosting Synergistic Catalysis through Carbon Nitride-Based Photocatalysts.” She obtained her M.Sc. from the Central University of Rajasthan in 2017.
Her research interests include single-atom catalysis, thermal catalysis, and biomass hydrogenation, with an emphasis on developing sustainable catalytic technologies.
We warmly welcome Dr. Verma to our research group and look forward to her valuable contributions to our ongoing research and future scientific advancements. We wish her every success in this exciting new phase of her research career!
3-6 August, 2026
We are happy to share that Prof. Manoj B. Gawande successfully delivered a four-day summer course on “Single-Atom Catalysts: Synthesis and Applications” at Shandong University, China, from 3–6 August 2026.
The course was attended by more than 85 undergraduate students and covered key aspects of single-atom catalysis, including catalyst synthesis, active sites, and the differences between single-atom and dual-atom catalysts. The lectures also explored catalytic, electrocatalytic, and photocatalytic applications, flow chemical reactions, and the future scope and commercial potential of single-atom catalysts.
The course received appreciation from students and faculty members and was ranked No. 1 among 48 courses taught by foreign professors in the previous year.
We congratulate Prof. Gawande on this achievement and his continued contribution to international scientific education and catalysis research.
28 May, 2026
We are happy to share that Prof. Manoj B. Gawande delivered a keynote lecture at the International Summer School on Single-Atom Catalysis, held at Villa del Grumello, Como, Italy. The lecture, “Emerging Single-Atom Catalysts: From Synthesis to Catalytic Applications,” highlighted recent advances in the design, synthesis, and catalytic applications of single-atom catalysts.
The event brought together internationally renowned scientists and researchers to discuss emerging developments in catalysis and sustainable chemistry. The scientific programme provided an excellent platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and exploring new research opportunities.
This international recognition reflects Prof. Gawande’s significant contributions to the field of advanced catalytic materials.
5 May, 2026
Happy to share that Mr. Dinesh Chaudhari has received “Prof. Smita Lele Best PhD Student Award – 2025” during the 8th Foundation Day celebration of Institute of Chemical Technology, Marathwada Campus, Jalna.
This prestigious recognition honors outstanding achievements in research, academic excellence, and valuable contributions toward the institution and society. The award was presented by Mrs. Ashima Mittal (IAS), District Collector & Magistrate, Jalna, and Prof. Aniruddha Pandit, Vice-Chancellor, ICT Mumbai.
Wishing continued success and many more achievements ahead.
12 April, 2026
We are pleased to share that Mr. Arun D. Kute and his collaborators have published their outstanding research work in the prestigious Small Structures. Heartiest congratulations to the entire team on this notable achievement.
The published article, “Unlocking C═N Bond Formation Through Microwave-Assisted Reductive Coupling of Nitroarene with Alcohols on Fe1–N4 Single-Atom Catalyst,” highlights an efficient and sustainable microwave-assisted synthetic approach using Fe single-atom catalysis for advanced organic transformations.
28 January, 2026
Heartiest congratulations to the entire team on this remarkable achievement. The published article, “Harnessing an mpg-C3N4 photocatalyst for the selective oxidative coupling of amines to yield azoaromatic compounds,” highlights the development of an efficient carbon nitride-based photocatalyst for sustainable and selective organic transformations under mild reaction conditions.
This accomplishment reflects the group’s continued dedication toward advanced materials research, photocatalysis, and green chemistry applications.
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