Dr. Rahul Mane is presently working as DST - Young Scientist in Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India. He has received a doctorate in material science from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He has published more than 27 research papers in, International Journals and 45 papers in International, National Proceedings of the Conferences. He has awarded with Departmental Research Fellowship (2006), UGC Meritorious Scholarship (2008) from Shivaji University, Kolhapur and Young Scientist Fellow by DST 2012 (Government of India). At the outset, Ministry of Science and Technology (DST-SERB,India) sanctioning Major research project under Fast Track scheme for Young Scientist. He is Reviewers of 30 Journals & Editorial board member of 15 journals. His research area includes materials science, nanotechnology, Synthesis and characterization of mixed metal chalcogenide thin films for solar cell application.