Microbiology
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 CSIR-NET |
2017 2017 |
Participation of Students in various Intra & Inter-Collegiate competitions.
- Ms. Sathiya S. Japmani : Recieved “Best student award” from Microbiologist Society, India in A.Y. 2019-20.
- Ms. Shrutika Musale : Recieved “Best student award” from Microbiologist Society, India in A.Y. 2020-21.
- Selected for Selection Trials cum Coaching camp to participate at “All India Inter-University Ball Badminton (Women) Tournament” A.Y. 2018-19.
- TYBSc student nominated as a Member of University Students Council in A.Y. 2017-18
- Participation of S.Y. students in “Avishkar” an Inter-Collegiate Competition Organized by University of Mumbai in A.Y.2012-13.
- 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.
- 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
- Participation of S.Y. students in “Avishkar” an Inter-Collegiate Competition Organized by University of Mumbai in A.Y.2018-19.
- Participation in Microolympaid quiz competition in A.Y.2018-19.
- Best Student Award to TYBSc student Ms.Khushboo Wadhi from Microbiologist
Society of India from A.Y.2021-22. - Best Student Award to TYBSc student Ms. Shreedevi Mehetre from
Microbiologist Society of India from A.Y.2022-23.
Student Achievement Academic Year 2025-26
| Sr. No. | Name of the Student | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1. | Ms. Telange Shruti S. (S.Y. B. Sc.)
Ms. Yadav Girija A. (S.Y. B. Sc.) |
Participation in Aavishkar |
| Group 2. | Mr. Solanke Avishkar D. (S.Y. B. Sc.)
Ms. Lal Zilpha S. (S.Y. B. Sc.) |
Participation in Aavishkar |
| Group 3. | Ms. Chauhan Pragati M. (S.Y. B. Sc.)
Ms. Pandey Ranikumari B. (S.Y. B. Sc.) Ms. Mhaske Bhoomi S. (S.Y. B. Sc.) |
Participation in Aavishkar |
| Group 4. | Ms. Ojha Sakshi R.
Ms. Lendave Anushka A. Ms. Kamble Anjali |
Participation in Aavishkar |












Participation of Students in Different intercollegiate competitions and events
- 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.
- Ms. Lavanya Pandit, Ms. Darshana Girde, Ms. Rutuja Jogdand, Ms. Twinkle Sawdekar were participated in Avishkar research Conviction 2023-24.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Students of the Microbiology Department were participated in the visit to the ACTREC (Cancer Research Centre) on 3rd December 2024.
- 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
| 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
| 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 |
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| 2014 -15 |
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| 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. |
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To improve strength of students at U.G level.
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To organise for guest lectures of eminent personalities.
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To collaborate with Industries in nearby MIDC sector.
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To submit Minor & Major research project to private agencies for funding.
















