Vision & Mission

Vision

Nurturing actual understanding and motivating innovative ideas in science.

Mission

To contribute in the Scientific temperament & upliftment of society by promoting quality education.

Goals & Objectives

  • To prepare young microbiologist with a spirit and enthusiasm to work for the betterment of society.
  • To produce qualified graduates to meet the  emerging needs of the Competitive world.
  • To test and enhance research aptitude among our young minds.
  • To facilitate harmonious symphony of excellence in teaching.
  • To become a resource center for Microbiology information and education thus, providing intellectual and sensible experts to the nation.

Awards & Honours

 Sr. No.  Name of Teachers  Achievements  Year
 1.  Asst.Prof.Shubhangi A Rajguru  CSIR-NET
MH-SET		 2010
2018
 2.  Asst.Prof.Shweta V Humbarwadi  UOM-PET
MH-SET		 2016
2019
 3.  Asst.Prof. Kirubha Pauldas  

Academic Excellence Prize
(MSc- 1st Rank)

CSIR-NET
MH-SET

  

2017

2017
2018

Department conferred with “Award for Motivation” for organizing “Microbiome Food Festival” 2020 by Microbiologists Society, India.

Faculty

Teaching Faculty

Ms. Mugdha Karve
Assistant Professor

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Mr. Aditya Joshi
Assistant Professor

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Ms. Vaishali Salve
Assistant Professor

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Achievements of Faculty

Asst.Prof.Shubhangi A. Rajguru

PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Sr. No. Academic Year Name of the Student Achievement
1 2024 Ms. Vaishali Ms. Vaishali Salve qualified GATE 2024
2 2022-23 Mr. Aditya Joshi Mr. Aditya Joshi was Awarded by Anil Sadgopal Award for popularization of
Science and Contribution to Science outreach 2023 by CUBE (Collaboratively
Understanding Biology Education) along with Kishore Bharati
3 2022-23          – Received first prize in oral paper presentation in International Conference on
Microbes for Sustainable agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Environment
(MSAAHE-2023) held on 3rd & 4th February 2023 at K.B.P. College, Pandharpur
4 2021-22 Ms. Rajguru Shubhangi Arun Third Prize (Faculty Category) for poster presentation in 2 days International e conference on “Pioneering research in Microbiology and Enviromental Sciences” on 7th and 8th September 2021.
5 2020-21 Ms. Rajguru Shubhangi Arun Best Talk Award (Teacher Category) in “20th National Level Microbiopodium” organized by the Department of Microbiology, Government Institute of Science, Aurangabad   in March 2021.
6 2020-21 Ms. Rajguru Shubhangi Arun First Place in the Book Review Competition (English) conducted by IQAC and Library Committee, Mohindar Singh Kabal Singh Degree College of Arts & Commerce, Kalyan  on 12th of July, 2020.
7 2019-20 Ms.Kirubha Pauldas Best Poster award in Research Poster Presentation for the poster entitled, “Exploring the Potential of Prodigiosin as an Antimicrobial Agent in Textiles” in the National Conference, “ Biofacet”, organized by Patkar- Varde College, Goregaon, on 31st Jan & 1st Feb, 2020.
8 2018-19 Ms.Kirubha Pauldas 2nd Best Poster award in Research Poster Presentation for the poster entitled, “Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Punica granatum L and study of its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties” in the National Conference, “ Biofacet”, organized by Patkar- Varde College, Goregaon, on 15th & 16th February, 2019.
9 2018-19 Mrs. Shweta Vinayak Humbarwadi 2nd Best Poster award for poster presentation in national conference on ”Wetland and climate change” organized by SIES College Nerul, Mumbai in collaboration with Paryavaran dakshta manch , 2nd  February 2019.

 

Achievements of Student

Participation of Students in various Intra & Inter-Collegiate competitions.

  1. Ms. Sathiya S. Japmani : Recieved “Best student award” from Microbiologist Society, India in A.Y. 2019-20.
  2. Ms. Shrutika Musale : Recieved “Best student award” from Microbiologist Society, India in A.Y. 2020-21.
  3. Selected for Selection Trials cum Coaching camp to participate at “All India Inter-University Ball Badminton (Women) Tournament” A.Y. 2018-19.
  4. TYBSc student nominated as a Member of University Students Council in A.Y. 2017-18
  5. Participation of S.Y. students in “Avishkar” an Inter-Collegiate Competition Organized by University of Mumbai in A.Y.2012-13.
  6. Participation of S.Y.& F.Y. students in Poster Competition held during “Indian Science Congress” organized by University of Mumbai in A.Y.2014-15.
  7. Neha Sawant, Pooja Joshi, Akshayaveni Valmiki, Shilpa Valmiki, Shrinivas Kasarappu, Manoj Pravin(SYBSc) & ParvatiChalwadi, Prakruti Wankhede ,Gulafsha Ali, Salomi Kadam, Sweety Patel (TYBSc) from Microbiology department secured 1st Prize in Photography & Quiz Competition, at “Microscope 2015”an Inter-Collegiate Competition organized by Dept. of Microbiology, K.J. Somaiya College, Vidyavihar on 2nd& 3rd September 2015
  8. Participation of S.Y. students in “Avishkar” an Inter-Collegiate Competition Organized by University of Mumbai in A.Y.2018-19.
  9. Participation in Microolympaid quiz competition in A.Y.2018-19.
  10. Best Student Award to TYBSc student Ms.Khushboo Wadhi from Microbiologist
    Society of India from A.Y.2021-22.
  11.  Best Student Award to TYBSc student Ms. Shreedevi Mehetre from
    Microbiologist Society of India from A.Y.2022-23.

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Participation of Students in Different intercollegiate competitions and events

  1. Mr. Adwait Gaikar, Ms. Juili Tupe, Ms. Garima Dwivedi, Ms. Yadnika Joshi were participated in the Intercollegite event “Microscope” organized by K. J. Somaiya College, Vidyavihar.
  2. Ms. Lavanya Pandit, Ms. Darshana Girde, Ms. Rutuja Jogdand, Ms. Twinkle Sawdekar were participated in Avishkar research Conviction 2023-24.
  3. Ms. Gracy Issac, Ms. Ashwini Tambe, Mr. Hassan Ansari, Ms. Ankita Jaiswar, Ms. Shweta Gautam, Ms. Kalyanee Kokate, Mr. Soham Kulkarni were participated in Intercollegiate poster competition at Birla college, Kalyan
  4. Ms. Gracy Issac, Ms. Ashwini Tambe, Mr. Hassan Ansari, Ms. Shweta Gautam, Ms.Kalyanee Kokate, Mr. Soham Kulkarni of T.Y. B. Sc., Ms. Juili Tupe, Ms. Garima Dwivedi, From F. Y. B. Sc.and Mr. Abhishek Singh from S. Y. B. Sc. were participated in intercollegiate scientific model competition organized at SICES Degree College Ambernath.
  5. Ms. Lavanya Pandit, Ms. Darshana Girde, Ms. Rutuja Jogdand, Ms. Twinkle Sawdekar, Ms. Ashlesha Patil, Ms. Sarita Sharma from S. Y. B. Sc. and Ms. Yadnika Joshi from F. Y. B. Sc. were participated in Intercollegiate Poster Competition on 28th February 2024 at SICES Degree College, Ambernath during the celebration of National Science Day.
  6. Students of the Microbiology Department were participated in the visit to the ACTREC (Cancer Research Centre) on 3rd December 2024.
  7. Ms. Garima Dwivedi, Ms. Juili Tupe, Ms. Darshana Girde, Ms. Rutuja Jogdand, Ms. Yadnika Joshi were participated in National Level Online Review Article Writing Competition organized by Academic Decipher, Mumbai

Learning Resources

Sr. No. Particulars  Numbers
1. Department Library Books 25
2. Computers 01
3. Printers 01
4. Laboratories 02

Research Activities

Name of Faculty Academic year Number of Projects Funding agency Amount sanctioned
Major Minor
Ms.Shubhangi Arun Rajguru  2018-19 Nil 01 Mumbai University Rs. 25,000/-
Mrs.Shweta Vinayak Humbarwadi 2019-20 Nil 01 Mumbai University Rs. 25,000/-

Publication Details:

  • Seminar/ Workshop – 20
  • Conferences attended – 15
  • Poster/ Paper Presented – 15
  • Orientation / FDP Attended – 05
  • Paper Publication – 09
  • Chapter published in book – 01

PUBLICATIONS: BOOK CHAPTER

  • Mrs. Shubhangi Rajguru Pagare: Diaspora, Writers Villa Publication,
    (ISBN: 978-81-949596-9-4), Pg. No. 103-111.
    Chapter Title: Manya to Madame Curie- Diaspora in the life of First Woman Scientist & Nobel Awardee
    Editor: Ms. Pooja Kushwaha

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

  • Edible water balls: Green alternative to plastics – Avishkar Research convention
  • Biocompost
  • Survey on nutritional status of women
  • Spoilage analysis of Milk
  • Biofertilizers – Poster presented in National Conference
  • Mushroom Cultivation
  • Physico-chemical & Microbiological analysis of lake, Pond water – Published in International Journal
  • Green synthesis of nanoparticles from Punica granatum, Chrysanthemum indicum- Published in International Journal
  • Extraction & antimicrobial activity of microbial pigment prodigiosin – Published in International Journal

Indutrial Visit

Year Location
2018-19 One day Visit in National facility for biopharmaceuticals, Khalsa College.
2018-19 One day Visit Bay view research clinic.
2017-18 2 day industrial visit in Silvassa
 2016-17 One day visit to NMIMS research laboratory, Vile parle.
2015 – 16
  1. Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Alibaug
  2. Jambhul Water Treatment Plant, Ambarnath.
  3. Athena Pharmaceuticals, Ambarnath.
  4. Pathological training At Minerva Diagnostics, Badlapur.
2014 -15
  1. “Make in India” Exhibition organized in Indian Science Congress.
  2. Nehru Science Centre,Worli,Mumbai
2013-14 Oak Raktapedhi, Ghantali , Thane(West).
 2012-13 Sequent Scientific Ltd., Ambarnath MIDC.
 2011-12 Nehru Science Centre,Worli,Mumbai
2010-11 Sanjay Gandhi National Park,Borivali,Mumbai.

Community work at adopted village A.Y. 17-18

 Visit to Jambhul Water Purification Plant, MIDC

Future Plan Of Department

  • To improve strength of students at U.G level.
  • To organise for guest lectures of eminent personalities.
  • To collaborate with Industries in nearby MIDC sector.
  • To submit Minor & Major research project to private agencies for funding.

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