OMKAR SANJAY KARVEKAR

I devote my knowledge and skills to challenging works in the field of Nanoscience and material science research. My research interest stems from my desire to understand fundamentals of Nanotechnology and its application.

• 1. Material science
• 2. Catalysis
• 3. Synthesis of nanomaterials and its application
• 4. Synthesis of Aerogel and its application

• Karvekar, O. S., Vadanagekar, A. S., Sarvalkar, P. D., et al. Bos taurus (A-2) urine assisted bioactive cobalt oxide anchored ZnO: a novel nanoscale approach. Scientific Reports, 2022.
• Karvekar, O. S., Sarvalkar, P. D., Vadanagekar, A. S., et al. Biogenic synthesis of silver anchored ZnO nanorods as nano catalyst for organic transformation reactions and dye degradation. Applied Nanoscience, 2022.
• Sarvalkar, P. D., Tibe, A. P., Kamble, S. S., et al. Bio-inspired synthesis of biologically and catalytically active silver chloride-anchored Palladium/Gold/Silver trimetallic nanoparticles. Catalysis Communications, 2024.
• Sarvalkar, P. D., Vadanagekar, A. S., Karvekar, O. S., et al. Thermodynamics of Azo Dye Adsorption on a Newly Synthesized Titania-Doped Silica Aerogel by Cogelation: A Comparative Investigation with Silica Aerogels and Activated Charcoal. ACS Omega, 2023.
• Kumbhar, G. S., Patil, S. V., Sarvalkar, P. D., et al. Synthesis of a Ag/rGO nanocomposite using Bos taurus indicus urine for nitroarene reduction and biological activity. RSC Advances, 2022.

Conferences & Workshops

• Barrande-Vltava Conference, Olomouc, Czech Republic (2023) – Research presentation
• NanoCAT Summer School, Prague, Czech Republic (2024) – Best Poster Award
• Nanochemistry Camp, Iseo, Italy (2024) – Participant
• Welys Research Training Program (2025) – Topic: How Generative AI Changes Information Discovery

• Strong interpersonal communication in English, Marathi & Hindi.
• Decision making ability with involving team members.
• Positive attitude and can adapt different platform and languages quickly.
• A dynamic ability to work under pressure & meet the deadlines.
• Self-starter, smart-worker &task-oriented approach.