Prof. Dr. Sharma Ashok Kumar

Professor & Head
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Kakryal,Katra(J&K)


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physics from Gujarat University, India

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Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
Radio Space Physics
Earth System Science
Annals Geophysics
Space Research

Selected Publications

  1. Sharma, A.K., S.S. Potdar, K.S. Pakhare, U.M. Patil, V.S. Patil and M.C. Naik, 2020. Nanostructured CdOu2013ZnO composite thin films for sensing application. J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Electron., 10.1007/s10854-020-04607-w.
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  2. Pakhare, K.S., B.M. Sargar, S.S. Potdar, A.K. Sharma and U.M. Patil, 2019. Facile synthesis of nano-diced SnO2u2013ZnO composite by chemical route for gas sensor application. J. Electron. Mater., 48: 6269-6279.
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  3. Gurav, O.B., V.L. Narayanan, A.K. Sharma, R.N. Ghodpage, H.P. Gaikwad and P.T. Patil, 2019. Airglow imaging observations of some evolutionary aspects of equatorial plasma bubbles from Indian sector. Adv. Space Res., 64: 385-399.
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  4. Dharmadhikari, N.P., V.V. Muthekar, C.S. Mahajan, N. Basavaiah and A.G. Kharat et al., 2019. Vein width measurement of groundwater on earth’s surface using semiconductor laser light and proton precession magnetometer. J. Appl. Geophys., 10.1016/j.jappgeo.2019.103864.
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  5. Dharmadhikari, N.P., V.V. Muthekar, C.S. Mahajan, N. Basavaiah and A.G. Kharat et al., 2019. Vein width measurement of groundwater on earth’s surface using semiconductor laser light and proton precession magnetometer. J. Appl. Geophys., 10.1016/j.jappgeo.2019.103864.
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  6. Sharma, A.K., S.S. Potdar, K.S. Pakhare, B.M. Sargar, M.V. Rokade and N.L. Tarwal, 2017. The selective ethanol gas sensing performance of CdO1-XZnOX nanocomposite. J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Electron., 28: 3752-3761.
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  7. Sharma, A.K., G.A. Chavan, O.B. Gurav, H.P. Gaikwad, R.N. Ghodpage and D.P. Nade, 2017. Dynamics of ionospheric irregularities in increasing phase of 24th solar cycle at Kolhapur [16.4°N, 74.2°E]. Adv. Space Res., (In Press). 10.1016/j.asr.2017.08.002.
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  8. Sharma, A.K. and C.T. More, 2017. Diurnal variation of VLF radio wave signal strength at 19.8 and 24 kHz received at Khatav India (16°46′N, 75′53°E). Res. Rev.: J. Space Sci. Technol., 6: 1-12.
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  9. Kamble, D.B., A.K. Sharma, J.B. Yadav, V.B. Patil and R.S. Devan et al., 2017. Facile chemical bath deposition method for interconnected nanofibrous polythiophene thin films and their use for highly efficient room temperature NO2 sensor application. Sens. Actuat. B: Chem., 244: 522-530.
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  10. Chavan, G.A., A.K. Sharma, O.B. Gurav and H.P. Gaikwad et al., 2017. Dependence of coherence scales of ionospheric scintillation patterns on magnetic activity. MAPAN-J. Metrol. Soc. India, 32: 59-65.
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  11. Patil, P.T., R.N. Ghodpage, A.K. Taori, R.P. Patil and S. Gurubaran et al., 2016. The study of equatorial plasma bubble during January to April 2012 over Kolhapur (India). Ann. Geophys., Vol. 59, No. 2. .
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  12. Sharma, A.K., M.A. Yewale, G.A. Chavan, D.B. Kambale and S. Potdar, 2015. Electrochemical synthesis of nanoplatelets-like CuS0.2Se0.8 thin film for photoluminescence applications. Mater. Sci. Poland, 33: 397-401.
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  13. Nikte, S.S., D.P. Nade, A.K. Sharma, G.A. Chavan, O.B. Gurav, M.V. Rokade and M.P. Yadava, 2015. Observations in quiet day pattern of cosmic radio noise using riometers. Can. J. Basic Applied Sci., 3: 213-223.
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  14. Nade, D.P., D.J. Shetti, A.K. Sharma, A. Taori and G.A. Chavan et al., 2015. Geographical analysis of equatorial plasma bubbles by GPS and nightglow measurements. Adv. Space Res., 56: 1901-1910.
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  15. Ghodpage, R.N., A. Taori, P.T. Patil, D. Siingh, S. Gurubaran and A.K. Sharma, 2015. On the vertical wavelength estimates using the Krassovsky parameters of OH airglow monitoring. Curr. Sci., 108: 1362-1369.
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  16. Sharma, A.K., D.P. Nade, S.S. Nikte, R.N. Ghodpage and P.T. Patil et al., 2014. Development of fast image analysis technique for All-Sky images. Curr. Sci., 106: 1085-1093.
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  17. Sharma, A.K., D.P. Nade, S.S. Nikte, P.T. Patil and R.N. Ghodpage et al., 2014. Occurrence of equatorial plasma bubbles over Kolhapur. Adv. Space Res., 54: 435-442.
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  18. Nikte, S.S., A.K. Sharma, D.P. Nade, M.V. Rokade, R.N. Ghodpage, P.T. Patil and R.V. Bhonsle, 2014. Difficulties in the study of cosmic radio noise absorption at 30MHz using riometer at low latitude station, Kolhapur (Lat-16.8°N, Long-74.25°E). Adv. Space Res., 53: 237-242.
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  19. Nade, D.P., A.K. Sharma, S.S. Nikte, G.A. Chavan, R.N. Ghodpage, P.T. Patil and S. Gurubaran, 2014. Observations of plasma blobs by OI 630 nm using ASI and photometer over Kolhapur, India. Earth Moon Planets, 112: 89-101.
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  20. Masti, S.A., A.K. Sharma and P.N. Vasambekar, 2014. Saturation magnetization and susceptibility study of Cr3+ substituted Mg-Cd ferrites. Int. J. Sci. Eng. Technol. Res., 3: 640-651.
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  21. Masti, S.A., A.K. Sharma and P.N. Vasambekar, 2014. Preparation and thermoelectric properties of Cd2+ and Cr3+ substituted magnesium ferrites. Eur. J. Applied Eng. Scient. Res., 3: 9-15.
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  22. Mane, S.T., T.B. Mane and A.K. Sharma, 2014. Environmental natural gamma radiation level and activity of uranium-238, thorium-232 at different places measured using NaI (Tl) scintillation detector. Int. J. Sci. Res., 3: 297-302.
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  23. Koli, R.B., A.K. Sharma and A.B. Kulkarni, 2014. Earthquake resistant design in rural area: Architectural planning. J. Shivaji Univ. (Sci. Technol.), 41: 44-50.

  24. Ghodpage, R.N., A. Taori, P.T. Patil, S. Gurubaran, S. Sripathi, S. Banola and A.K. Sharma, 2014. Simultaneous optical measurements of equatorial plasma bubble (EPB) from Kolhapur (16.8°N, 74.2°E) and Gadanki (13.5°N, 79.2°E). J. Atmos. Solar-Terr. Phys., 121: 196-205.
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  25. Ghodpage, R.N., A. Taori, P.T. Patil, S. Gurubaran, A.K. Sharma, S. Nikte and D. Nade, 2014. Airglow measurements of gravity wave propagation and damping over Kolhapur (16.5°N, 74.2°E). Int. J. Geophys. 10.1155/2014/514937.
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  26. Nikte, S.S., A.K. Sharma, D.P. Nade, G.A. Chavan and M.V. Rokade et al., 2013. Study of diurnal, seasonal and annual variations in the cosmic radio noise absorption at 30 MHz in the Australian Antarctic research stations. Can. J. Basic Applied Sci., 1: 145-154.
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  27. Nade, D.P., A.K. Sharma, S.S. Nikte, P.T. Patil and R.N. Ghodpage et al., 2013. Zonal velocity of the equatorial plasma bubbles over Kolhapur, India. Ann. Geophys., 31: 2077-2084.
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  28. Masti, S.A., A.K. Sharma and P.N. Vasambekar, 2013. Study of behavior of dielectric properties in substituted Mg-Cd ferrites. Int. J. Scient. Res. Publ., 3: 1-4.
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  29. Masti, S.A., A.K. Sharma and P.N. Vasambekar, 2013. DC electrical resistivity and cation distribution in Zn2+ substituted copper ferrites. Applied Sci. Res., 4: 163-166.
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  30. Masti, S.A., A.K. Sharma and P.N. Vasambekar, 2013. Behavior of dielectric constant and dielectric loss tangent in Cd2+ and Cr3+ substituted magnesium ferrites. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 4: 335-339.
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  31. Mane, S.T., T.B. Mane and A.K. Sharma, 2013. Diurnal variation of background radiation at 5 meter above earth's surface measured using G-M counter and NaI(Tl) crystal detector. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 4: 438-441.
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  32. Karia, S., S. Sarkar, K. Pathak, A.K. Sharma, H. Ranganath and A.K. Gwal, 2013. Analysis of space- and ground-based parameters prior to an earthquake on 12 December 2009. Int. J. Remote Sens., 34: 7779-7795.
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  33. Sharma, A.K., S.S. Nikte, M.V. Rokade, D.P. Nade, R.N. Ghodpage and R.V. Bhonsle, 2012. Study of variations in the absorption of cosmic radio noise using Riometer at Casey station. Arch. Phys. Res., 3: 149-155.
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  34. Sharma, A.K., R.N. Haridas, A.V. Patil and S.S. Nikte, 2012. Study of ultra low frequency signals (0.01-10 Hz) associated with moderate earthquake occurred in Koyna region using induction type magnetic sensor. Arch. Phys. Res., 3: 320-324.
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  35. Sharma, A.K., D.P. Nade, S.S. Nilte, R.N. Ghodpage, P.T. Patil, M.V. Rokade and R.S. Vhatkar, 2012. Analysis of plasma bubbles observed in night airglow emission line OI 630.0 nm from Kolhapur using all sky imager. Int. J. Eng. Sci. Res., 3: 746-750.

  36. Sharma, A.K., D.P. Nade, R.P. Pawar, R.S. Vhatkar and S.S. Nikte et al., 2012. Ground level enhancement occurred during the SPE period on 28 October 2003: A case study. Int. J. Environ. Sci., 3: 1161-1168.
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  37. Sharma, A.K., A.V. Patil and R.N. Haridas, 2012. Investigation of ULF magnetic anomaly before moderate earthquakes. Explor. Geophys., 43: 36-46.
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  38. Rokade, M.V., R. Kondala Rao, S.S. Nikte, R.N. Ghodpage, P.T. Patil, A.K. Sharma and S. Gurubaran, 2012. Intraseasonal Oscillation (ISO) in the MLT zonal wind over Kolhapur (16.8° N) and Tirunelveli (8.7° N). Ann. Geophys., 30: 1623-1631.
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  39. Patil, A.V., A.K. Sharma and S.A. Patil, 2012. Study of the Geo-Seismology and it's Effect on the Ionosphere: Geo-Seismology and the Ionosphere. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-8465-8579-5, Pages: 288.

  40. Chauhan, V., O.P. Singh, U. Pandey, B. Singh and B.R. Arrora et al., 2012. A search for precursors of earthquakes from multi-station ULF observations and TEC measurements in India. Indian J. Radio Space Phys., 41: 543-556.

  41. Sharma, A.K., S.S. Nikte, M.V. Rokade, R.N. Ghodpage, D.P. Nade, P.T. Patil and R.V. Bhonsle, 2011. Observation of cosmic radio noise using riometer at low latitude station, Kolhapur. Asian J. Chem. Environ. Res., 4: 105-107.

  42. Sharma, A.K., A.V. Patil, R.V. Bhonsle, R.S. Vhatkar and P. Subrahmanyam, 2011. Seismic effects in F2 region related to electron temperature. Geophys. J., 33: 105-115.
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  43. Ghodpage, R.N., P.T. Patil, S.S. Nikte, M.V. Rokade, U.S. Jagtap and A.K. Sharma, 2011. Study of atmospheric waves over low latitude station Kolhapur using night airglow technique. Asian J. Chem. Environ. Res., 4: 18-22.
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  44. Sharma, A.K., M.V. Rokade, R. Kondala Rao, S. Gurubaran and P.T. Patil, 2010. Comparative study of MLT mean winds using MF radars located at 16.8°N and 8.7°N. J. Earth Syst. Sci., 119: 461-470.
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  45. Jagtap, U.S., A.K. Sharma and P.T. Patil, 2010. Signature of plasma depletions using OI 630.0 nm nightglow observations from 17°N latitude. Asian J. Chem. Environ. Res., 3: 70-73.

  46. Dudkin, F., G. Rawat, B.R. Arora, V. Korepanov, O. Leontyeva and A.K. Sharma, 2010. Application of polarization ellipse technique for analysis of ULF magnetic fields from two distant stations in Koyna-Warna seismoactive region, West India. Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 10: 1513-1522.
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  47. Patil, P.T., G.K. Mukherjee, A.K. Sharma and R.R. Mudholkar, 2009. High-gain Transimpedance Amplifier (TIA) for night airglow photometer. Int. J. Electron. Eng. Res., 1: 109-116.
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  48. Sharma, A.K., R.N. Haridas, A.V. Patil and R.V. Bhonsle, 2008. Study of ULF/VLF magnetic field fluctuations associated with moderate earthquakes by using induction coil magnetometer at Kolhapur (16.70°N; 74.250°E). Asian J. Chem. Environ. Res., 1: 22-27.

  49. Sharma, A.K., A.V. Patil, R.N. Haridas and R.V. Bhonsle, 2008. ULF emissions associated with seismic activity recorded at Kolhapur Station. Curr. Sci., 94: 1034-1037.
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  50. Jagtap, U.S. and A.K. Sharma, 2008. OI 630 nm nightglow observations from Kolhapur (GEOG. LAT., 16.80°N; LONG.74.20°E) using tilting photometers during the magnetically quiet and disturbed nights. Asian J. Chem. Environ. Res., 1: 15-21.

  51. Jagtap, U. and A.K. Sharma, 2008. Some characteristics of F-region plasma depletions during geo-magnetic quiet conditions using OI 630.0 nm nightglow emissions at Kolhapur (16.80°N; 74.20°E). Asian J. Chem. Environ. Res., 1: 28-32.

  52. Patil, P.T., S. Gurubaran, R. Rajaram, A.K. Sharma and R.V. Bhonsle, 2007. Mesospheric winds from 70 to 98 km altitude over low latitude station Kolhapur by a partial reflection radar. Bull. Astr. Soc. India, 35: 561-568.
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  53. Bhonsle, R.V., A.K. Sharma, P.T. Patil, A.S. Powar and P.P. Waichal et al., 2007. Proposal for creating a centre for research in solar-terrestrial physics as an interdepartmental activity during IHY at Shivaji University, Kolhapur (16.40°N, 74.15°E). Bull. Astr. Soc. India, 35: 713-716.
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  54. Masti, S.A., A.K. Sharma, P.N. Vasambekar and A.S. Vaingankar, 2006. Influence of Cd2+ and Cr3+ substitutions on the magnetization and permeability of magnesium ferrites. J. Magn. Magn. Mater., 305: 436-439.
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  55. Sharma, A.K., 2002. Naked eye observations of meteors from Kolhapur (16°42′ N, 74°14′ E). J. Shivaji Univ. (Sci.), 37: 41-49.

  56. Sharma, A.K., P.S. Patil and T.P. Sharma, 2000. Chemical bath deposited ZnO thin films. Bull. Electrochem., 16: 367-369.

  57. Dongre, M.B., T.B. Mane, A.K. Sharma, R.N. Thokale and D.B. Jadhav, 1999. Total ozone measurement in atmosphere using portable visible spectrometer. Asian Chem. Lett., 3: 190-194.

  58. Sharma, A.K., 1992. On the observations of radio sources occulted by the ion-tail of comets. Curr. Sci., 63: 82-87.
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  59. Bhonsle, R.V., S.K. Alurkar, A.D. Bobra, K.S. Lali and N.S. Nirman et al., 1990. Interplanetary scintillation network for 3-dimensional space exploration in India. Acta Astronautica, 21: 189-196.
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  60. Alurkar, S.K., A.K. Sharma, P. Janardhan and R.V. Bhonsle, 1989. Quasar enhanced. Nature, 338: 211-212.
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  61. Alurkar, S.K., R.V. Bhonsle and A.K. Sharma, 1986. Radio observations of PKS2314 + 03 during occultation by comet Halley. Nature, 322: 439-441.
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  62. Alurkar, S.K., R.V. Bhonsle and A.K. Sharma, 1985. Interplanetary scintillations of PKS 2314+03 during occultation by comet Halley. Adv. Space Res., 5: 297-300.
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  63. Alurkar, S.K., H.O. Vats, R.V. Bhonsle and A.K. Sharma, 1985. Detection of large scale electron density irregularities during ips observations at 103 MHz. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci.-Earth Planetary Sci., 94: 77-82.
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