Dr. Satish A. Ahire is a distinguished Associate Professor, Research Guide and Author with over 15 years of teaching experience in Chemistry at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He earned his Ph.D. from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune and has also cleared the UGC-CSIR NET examination, demonstrating his academic excellence in the field.
Dr. Ahire is an award-winning educator, having received the Best Teacher Award (2020) from Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir, Nashik, for his contributions to modern teaching and learning methods. He has been actively involved in academic leadership, serving as a Member of the Board of Studies in Chemistry(11th and 12th) of Maharashtra State Textbook Development and Curriculum Research Board (Balbharti) Pune, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), and Examination Committees at various institutions.
His research expertise spans nanotechnology, photocatalysis, and environmental chemistry, with 23 published research and review articles in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals. He is also a peer reviewer for leading journals, including those published by the Royal Society of Chemistry and Elsevier. Additionally, Dr. Ahire has authored three books and holds a published patent on nanocomposite materials for environmental applications.
As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Ahire has guided numerous research students, with many selected for prestigious fellowships and internships at top research institutions. He is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences, faculty development programs, and workshops, covering topics such as ICT-enabled teaching, research methodologies, and the National Education Policy (NEP-2020).
Beyond traditional academia, Dr. Ahire is passionate about digital education and has created a YouTube channel featuring over 240 educational videos in Marathi and English, covering chemistry, science facts, and innovative teaching techniques.
With his extensive experience in research, academic leadership, and digital learning, Dr. Ahire continues to inspire and empower students, educators, and researchers worldwide.
Experience on various committees
Member of Examination Committee.
Co-ordinator, “SC-ST and Women students Research training program” sponsored by Center for Materials for Electronic Technology(C-MET), Pune.
Co-ordinator, “Learning Management Programme (LMS)” sponsored by S.P.P.U., Pune. (2020-21)
Ex-head of the Department of Chemistry, M. G. Vidyamandir’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Surgana (2020)
Ex. College Co-ordinator for Dr. M. R. Jaykar Employability Skill Programme (2019-20)
Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) (2015-2020)
Member of Squad Committee, S.P.P.U., Pune (2018)