Department of Mathematics

University School of Sciences,

Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380 009.

Phone : +91-79-26301154, Fax : +91-79-26308545

                     Director         :           Dr. U. C. Pande

                      Head             :         Prof. N. R. Ladhawala

Introduction           

Brief History

Department was established in 1959.

Infrastructure

The department has a  good infrastructure like

• 5 PCs
• Laptop – LCD Projector
• Printers
• OHP
• Moderate collection of books by donations, at department; Central Library has a vast collection on variety of topics.
• Courses are revised periodically. Last revision: 2001-02.

Highlights

Department plays significant role in development of Mathematics for School-children

• Mathematics exhibitions are held by C.S.C. with volunteers from department
• Preparations for Mathematics Competitions & Olympiads are conducted at department.
• Department published Journals like Mathematics Today, Suganitam
• Department produced 35 Ph. D.

Courses offered

Course Name                                        :           M. Sc.

Course Type                                          :           Grant in Aid

Intake                                                   :           85

Eligibility                                               :           B. Sc. (maths) with 2nd class

Subject offered/Specialization                 :           Pure Mathematics

Duration                                                :           2 years

Course Commencement                          :           June

Admission Process                                :           By Merit

Fees (per annum)                                   :           M. Sc. I    Boys: Rs. 1890/-         Girls: Rs. 390/-

                                                                        M. Sc. II   Boys: Rs. 1780/-        Girls: Rs. 280/-

Course offered at                                    :           Department

                                                                        M. Sc. I at Bhavans College, Ahmedabad

J & J College, Nadiad

Placement/Future Career Opportunity      :           Teaching at school – college – university

Research work at an institute & at industries with additional courses

Course Name                                        :           M. Phil.

Course Type                                          :           Grant in Aid

Intake                                                   :           5

Eligibility                                               :           55 % at M. Sc. (Maths)

Subject offered/Specialization                 :           No Specialization; Various courses in Analysis,

Topology, Operations Research, Number Theory, etc.       

Duration                                                :           1 year Course work + dissertation

Course Commencement                          :           June

Admission Process                                :           By Merit

Fees (per course)                                   :           Boys: Rs. 2500/-            Girls: Rs. 500/-

Course offered at                                    :           Department only

Placement /Future Career Opportunity     :           Teaching at school – college – university

Research work at an institute & at industries with additional courses

Faculty

Name                                       :           Dr. N. R. Ladhawala

Qualification                            :           M.Sc., Ph.D.(USA)

Designation                             :           Professor & HoD

Areas of Specialization            :          Mathematics, Fourier Analysis

Contact No.                              :           26301154 (O) 26753992 (R )

Name                                       :           Dr. A. K. Desai

Qualification                            :           M.Sc., Ph.D.

Designation                             :           Reader

Areas of Specialization            :          Mathematics, Topology

Contact No.                              :           26301154 (O) 26753688 (R )

Name                                       :           Dr. Nita H. Shah

Qualification                            :           M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Designation                             :           Reader

Areas of Specialization            :          Mathematics, Operation Research

Contact No.                              :           26301154 (O) 26740469 (R )

Name                                       :           Mr. H. D. Kamat

Qualification                            :           M.Sc., M.S.

Designation                             :           Lecturer

Areas of Specialization            :          Mathematics

Contact No.                              :           26301154 (O)  

Name                                       :           Mr. K. V. Thaker

Qualification                            :           M.Sc., M.Phil.

Designation                             :           Lecturer

Areas of Specialization            :          Mathematics, Functional Analysis

Contact No.                              :           26301154 (O)  23243345 (R )

Name                                       :           Mr. N. P. Shrimali

Qualification                            :           M.Sc.

Designation                             :           Lecturer

Areas of Specialization            :          Mathematics, Topology

Contact No.                              :           26301154 (O)  

Name                                       :           Dr. S. K. Patel

Qualification                            :           M.Sc., Ph.D.

Designation                             :           Lecturer

Areas of Specialization            :          Mathematics

Contact No.                              :           26301154 (O)