Dr. Sonali Ajay Beknalkar
Assistant Professor at Dongguk University

My academic journey commenced with my graduation from Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, in 2015. After completing a Doctorate in Physics from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, in December 2021 I gained the opportunity to engage in postdoctoral research at Dongguk University, South Korea under the esteemed guidance of Prof. J. C. Shin in July 2022. After a year, I pursued and secured an Assistant Professorship at Dongguk University in September 2023.

The foundational academic rigor, research opportunities, and the broad spectrum of perspectives I was exposed to at Vivekanand College have been instrumental in my development and subsequent success at Dongguk University. The college not only provided me with a robust foundational knowledge in my field and essential research competencies but also nurtured critical soft skills, including effective communication, leadership, and efficient time management. The mentorship and advisement extended by the faculty at Vivekanand College were pivotal in catalyzing my pursuit of an academic career. In essence, the holistic education and the supportive milieu at Vivekanand College have been fundamentally consequential in the achievement of my academic aspirations.