Assist. Prof. Dr. Hemant Tarkas is a leading researcher in nanotechnology, optoelectronic devices, and renewable energy โก. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from North Maharashtra University, specializing in organicโinorganic heterojunctions for solar energy applications ๐. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at R.C. Patel Institute of Technology and an SPPU Postdoctoral Fellow at Savitribai Phule Pune University ๐๏ธ. His expertise includes perovskite solar cells, thin-film deposition, photodetectors, and supercapacitors ๐ฌ. With high-impact publications, patents, and research funding, he is shaping the future of sustainable energy and nanomaterials, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award ๐โจ.
Assist. Prof. Dr HEMANT TARKAS, R. C. P. I. T. SHIRPUR, India
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๐Education
Assist. Prof. Dr. Hemant Tarkas holds a Ph.D. in Physics from North Maharashtra University, India (2019) ๐, where he specialized in nanomaterials and energy studies โก. He completed his M.Sc. in Physics (Energy Studies) in 2012 and his B.Sc. in Physics in 2010 from the same university ๐๏ธ. His academic background is deeply rooted in renewable energy, thin-film technology, and optoelectronic devices ๐ฌ. With expertise in solar energy conversion, nanomaterials, and semiconductor physics, his strong educational foundation has driven his impactful research in sustainable energy technologies โ๏ธ๐.
๐๏ธExperienceย
Dr. Hemant Tarkas has extensive research experience in nanomaterials, photovoltaics, and energy studies โก. He served as an Assistant Professor (2021) at KBC North Maharashtra University, teaching advanced physics and materials science ๐. As an INSPIRE Fellow (2013-2019), he worked on organic-inorganic heterojunctions for photovoltaic applications, funded by Indiaโs Department of Science & Technology (DST) โ๏ธ. He was also a Project Assistant (2012-2013), contributing to the development of high-efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells ๐ฌ. His research on nanostructured solar materials and thin-film technologies has significantly advanced renewable energy applications ๐โก.
๐Achievements
Dr. Hemant Tarkas has received prestigious fellowships and awards for his outstanding contributions to nanomaterials and renewable energy research โก. He is an SPPU Postdoctoral Fellow (2021-Present), working on SnS nanostructures in perovskite solar cells โ๏ธ. He was awarded the D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship (UGC, 2021) for hydrogen evolution studies ๐ฑ. As an INSPIRE Senior & Junior Research Fellow (2013-2018), he developed hybrid bulk heterojunctions for solar cells ๐ฌ. A Gold Medalist ๐
, he was also selected for the Sakura Science Program in Japan (2016) ๐ฏ๐ต. His achievements showcase excellence in sustainable energy research ๐โจ.
๐ฏSkillsย
Dr. Hemant Tarkas is an expert in nanomaterial synthesis, thin-film technology, and optoelectronic device fabrication โก. He specializes in solar cells, photodetectors, supercapacitors, and hydrogen generation โ๏ธ. His skills include vacuum deposition techniques (Spray-pyrolysis, Spin Coating, Slot-die Coating, Chemical Bath Deposition) ๐ญ and advanced material characterization (UV-Vis, SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, AFM) ๐. He is proficient in simulation and programming (COMSOL, Origin, ImageJ, Arduino) ๐ป. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, he integrates cutting-edge technology with sustainable energy solutions, making significant contributions to materials science and renewable energy research ๐ฑ๐.
๐ฌResearch Focusย
Dr. Hemant Tarkas focuses on nanomaterial synthesis, thin-film technology, and optoelectronic device fabrication ๐ญ. His research includes chemical, physical, and green synthesis methods for advanced materials ๐ฑ. He develops high-performance solar cells (Perovskite, Dye-Sensitized, Organic-Inorganic Hybrid) โ๏ธ, photodetectors, supercapacitors, UV/IR sensors, and LEDs ๐ก. His work extends to hydrogen generation, flexible polymer gels, and vacuum technology ๐. Using simulation and fabrication techniques, he enhances sustainable energy solutions and next-generation optoelectronics ๐ก. His innovations in nanotechnology and renewable energy are shaping future advancements in clean energy and material science ๐๐.
๐Publicationsย
High-performance CHโNHโPbIโ:PbS nanorod-based photodetectors fabricated using a slot die technique โ New Journal of Chemistry (2024) ๐ก
๐ฅ Authors: Hemant Tarkas, Abhilasha Rokade, Devashri Upasani, Jaydeep Sali, Vaishali Waman, Avinash Rokade, Sandesh Jadkar
Pioneering method for the synthesis of lead sulfide (PbS) nanoparticles using a surfactant-free microemulsion scheme โ RSC Advances (2024) ๐ญ
๐ฅ Authors: Hemant Tarkas, Abhilasha Rokade, Devashri Upasani, Narendra Pardhi, Avinash Rokade, Jaydeep Sali, Shashikant P. Patole, Sandesh Jadkar
Enhancement of optoelectronic properties of slot die deposited CHโNHโPbIโ perovskite thin films by incorporation of chemically grown PbS nanocuboids โ Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2024) โ๏ธ
๐ฅ Authors: Hemant Tarkas, Abhilasha Rokade, Vaishali Waman, Narendra Pardhi, Ravindra N. Bulakhe, M. Z. A. Yahya, Sandesh Jadkar
Study of photoelectrochemical (PEC) solar cell properties of n-type bismuth sulfide (n-BiโSโ)/p-type copper (I) iodide (p-CuI) heterojunction synthesized by SILAR โ Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2024) ๐
๐ฅ Authors: Shital Sonar, Zhanhu Guo, Mohamed M. Ibrahim, Gaber A. M. Mersal, Hemant S. Tarkas, Prakash B. Ahirrao
Fabrication of ZnO Scaffolded CdS Nanostructured Photoanodes with Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Activity under Visible Light โ Langmuir (2024) ๐งโ๏ธ
๐ฅ Authors: Avinash Rokade, Ganesh K. Rahane, Aleksandar ลฝivkoviฤ, Swati N. Rahane, Hemant S. Tarkas, Nora De Leeuw, Shrikrishna Dattatraya Sartale, Nelson Yaw Dzade, Sandesh R. Jadkar
๐น Dr. Tarkas’ research focuses on solar energy, nanomaterials, and optoelectronic devices, significantly impacting renewable energy and advanced materials ๐ฌ๐ฑ.