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. Shubhangi A. Rajguru
Assistant Professor & Head

Profile

Mrs. Shweta V. Humbarwadi
Assistant Professor

Profile

Ms. Kirubha Pauldas
Assistant Professor

Profile

Achievements of Faculty

Asst.Prof.Shubhangi A. Rajguru

PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Sr. No. Academic Year Name of the Student Achievement
1 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.

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.