Dr. M. Jadhao is currently working as an Assistant Professor at ICT-Mumbai's Marathwada Campus in Jalna and a SERB TARE fellow at ARI Pune. His research centers on understanding pollutant-protein interactions using spectroscopic (Fluorescence, FTIR, and RAMAN) and thermal studies (ITC). He also innovates new materials like quantum dots and small organic and inorganic molecules for colorimetric and fluorescence sensing applications.