The Department of Physics at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, successfully conducted a five-day Value Added Course titled “Applications of Python in Physics” from January 27th to January 31st, 2026. Sponsored under the PM-USHA scheme, the course aimed to equip students and researchers with essential computational skills, bridging the gap between theoretical physics and modern scientific computing. The curriculum was designed to cover everything from the fundamentals of Python programming to advanced libraries used in data analysis, machine learning, and astrophysical simulations.
The inaugural day, January 27th, focused on building a strong foundational knowledge of the programming language. Dr. Somnath D. Pawar from the Department of Statistics, SUK, conducted morning and afternoon sessions on the "Introduction to Python," ensuring participants grasped the core syntax and logic. Complementing this, Dr. Sachin M. Patil, also from the Department of Statistics, led sessions on the "Numpy Library," introducing students to high-performance multidimensional array objects which are critical for numerical computing in physics.
On the second day, January 28th, the focus shifted to specific scientific applications. Dr. Priyanka Shinde from Balwant College, Vita, delivered a lecture on "Molecular Dynamics," demonstrating how Python can be utilized to simulate the physical movements of atoms and molecules. In the afternoon session, Dr. Santosh S. Sutar from YCSRD, SUK, covered "Time Series Analysis," providing insights into analyzing temporal data—a crucial skill for experimental physics. The day concluded with a dedicated hands-on session, allowing participants to practice the concepts learned.
The mid-week sessions on January 29th explored specialized fields of study. Shri. Anup Karekar from Rajaram College, Kolhapur, introduced "Python for Astrophysics," showcasing how computational tools are applied to astronomical data and modeling. Later, Dr. Kabir Kharade from the Department of Computer Science, SUK, conducted a session on "Python for Physics Students," tailored specifically to address common computational problems encountered in the physics curriculum.
The fourth day, January 30th, bridged the gap between physics and modern data science. Shri. Prasad Sawant from Karad presented on "Machine Learning using Python for Scientific Applications," highlighting the growing importance of AI in scientific research. This was followed by a session on "Pandas for Physics Students" by Prof. (Dr.) Urmila R. Pol from the Department of Computer Science, SUK, which focused on data manipulation and analysis.
The course concluded on January 31st with a strong emphasis on general applications in the field. Ms. Adnya Shirgaonkar from Gogate Joglekar College, Ratnagiri, and Dr. Vaibhav Chavan from Belagavi conducted consecutive sessions on "Python for Physics," reinforcing the versatility of the language in solving complex physical problems. The five-day program provided a comprehensive learning experience, blending theoretical lectures with practical hands-on sessions to enhance the technical proficiency of all participants.
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