Faculty Profile

Dr C.S Panse.
-HOD, M.Sc, D.H.E, Ph.D, Vice Principal (Science)

• Undergraduate teaching experience of 27yrs and post graduate teaching experience of 16yrs.
• Specialization – Marine Zoology.
• Recognized Ph.D guide for University of Mumbai and D.Y University and registered one student.
• Completed 6 minor research projects sanctioned by the University of Mumbai and have 1 ongoing minor project sanctioned by UGC.
• Member of syllabus committee in the subject of zoology for F.Y, S.Y, T.Y and M.Sc classes.
• Examiner and Paper setter for University of Mumbai and D.Y University.
• Organized one state level seminar on “Ecotourism”, one National conference on “Environment management and sustainable development” and one Intercollegiate workshop o “Preparation of Feasibility Report” in the college.
• Attended many seminars and conferences and published 5 papers.
• Field of interest Marine Science & Bio-technology.

Dr (Mrs.) Supriya K. Deshpande
M.Sc, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Zoology Dept.

• Undergraduate teaching experience of 20yrs and post graduate teaching experience of 14yrs.
• Specialization – Animal physiology.
• Completed 2 minor research projects sanctioned by the University of Mumbai and have 1 ongoing minor project sanctioned by UGC.
• Member of syllabus committee in the subject of zoology for F.Y, S.Y, T.Y and M.Sc classes.
• Examiner and Paper setter for University of Mumbai.
• Organized one state level seminar on “Ecotourism” & one National conference on “Environment management and sustainable development” .
• Attended many seminars and conferences and published 8 papers.
• NSS programme officer from 1993-98, Member of organizing committee, Dept of Students Welfare,Univ.of Mumbai from 1996-98, convener of science circle from 1998- 2000, Founder convener of Jagruti nature club from 2005 -07,Convener of EDP cell from 2009-11.
• Field of interest Nature conservation ,diet & fitness.

Dr. Vaishali Upendra Somani,
M.Sc-, Ph. D. (University of Mumbai), Associate Professor in Zoology

• Teaching Experience-Undergraduate-10 Years, Postgraduate-5 Years.
• Specialization- Entomology
• Recognized as Guiding Teacher for M.Sc. (By Research) in Zoology, Mumbai University.
• Examiner for B. Sc. at Mumbai University and B. Tech. (Biotechnology)at D. Y. Patil University
• Research Publications-18. (International Journals-4, National Journal-9
• Full length papers in proceedings-5), popular articles published related to nature and wild life.
• Research Projects-Completed 4 projects funded by University of Mumbai
• One ongoing research project funded by UGC
• Honorary Co-Editor, Nisargvarta, WWF Publication.
• Life Member- Indian Association for Aquatic Biologists, Society for Science and Environment, Pakshimitra.
• Field of interest-Biodiversity, Biostatistics, Environmental Science, Literature.

Ms. Rujuta Vasant Kulkarni,
M.Sc., M.Phil (Ongoing viva completed, degree awaited), Lecturer (CHB) in Zoology.

• Teaching Experience-Undergraduate- 6 Years
• Full length papers in proceedings-One

 

Dr. Manisha S. Kayande,
- Assistant Professor in Zoology, M. Sc. (Zoology), D.M.L.T., B. Ed., Ph.D.

• 22 years teaching experience (Jr. College, 2½ yrs, Degree 22 yrs, P G 10 yrs)
• Completed orientation and three refresher courses (All A grade)
• Obtained training in First Aid, Home Nursing, Public Speaking, Environmental Leadership.
• Participation in student, teacher activities, dramatics, NCC cadet.
• Convener of CWDC, Ex. Convener Science Circle, Cultural Cell, Admission Committee, NSS.
• Life Membership of academic and research bodies- BNHS, ATBS.
• Social Commitment through work in government bodies – DPDC, Police Committee, Education Committee, Railway Committee, Lions Club, PTA forum, Forum for Fairness in Education, NSPB, Deshath Rugvedi Sabha and currently SEO.
• Research in the field of value education, ecology, women’s political activism, eco tourism, bio diversity and right to education.
• Writer of book Susamvaad and editor of Shaikshanik Manthan magazine for teachers.
• Uptill now participated in about 70 workshops, seminars, conferences, symposia etc.
• Established NGOs Avani Foundation (Education) and Bridge Foundation.(Environment)
• Political activist of BJP, currently Vice President of Mumbai Unit.
 

Zoology Department Activities 2011-2012:-

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