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MICROBIOLOGY and BIOTECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT :-

The Microbiology Dept. offers under-graduate and post-graduate programs in Microbiology. The intake number at first year is 60, second year 40 and third year 35 for the undergraduate program. The intake number for M.Sc (by papers) is 10 (7 university seats and 3 college seats) and M.Sc (by research) is 5. Semester pattern of examination is followed upto S.Y.B.Sc. At the T.Y.B.Sc level, we offer 6 units of Microbiology, with Biotechnology as the applied component.

The Biotechnology department offers under-graduate programme in Biotechnology having and intake number of 35 at each year.

Staff Profile ( Microbiology ) :

1. Dr. Mrs. J.K Phadnis ( Principal ): M.Sc., M.Phil.(Microbiology), P.G Diploma in Edu. Mgt., Ph.D. (Education)
   Field of Interest : Biochemistry and its applications & Curriculum related studies.
   Research areas : Microbiology and Education.
   Others : Recognised teacher for M.Sc. ( by papers) & M.Sc. (by research) in Microbiology at University of Mumbai.
   Co-opted as Member of Board of Studies in Microbiology (University of Mumbai)
   She has presented several papers at various Seminars/ Conference.
   
2. Ms. Hema Varadarajan : M.Sc.,M.Phil. (Head of the Department)
   Email.hemaiyengar@hotmail.com
   Field of Interest : Genetics, Molecular Biology, Applied Microbiology, and Biotechnology
   Research areas : Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology
   Others : Recognized Teacher for M.Sc. (research) & M.Sc. (papers) in Microbiology at Mumbai University
   
   
3. Dr Nagesh Malik : M.Sc., Ph.D.
   E-mail: drnageshmalik@yahoo.co.in
   Field of Interest: Immunology, Medical Microbiology & Biotechnology
   1. Associated with Homi Bhabha Centre for Science & Education since 1991 in connection with Science Olympiads
   2. Recognized Teacher for M.Sc. (papers) & M.Sc. (Research) in Microbiology at Mumbai University
   3. Visiting Lecturer for M.Sc. in Biochemistry at Mumbai University
   4. UGC sponsored research activity undertaken.
      
      
4. Ms. Santhini S Nair : M.Sc.
   Email: snairap@vsnl.net
   Field of Interest : Medical microbiology, Immunology , Industrial microbiology, Biotechnology
   Research areas : Medical microbiology, Environmental microbiology
   Others: Recognized Teacher for M.Sc. (papers) in Microbiology at Mumbai University, UGC Sponsored research activity undertaken.
   
   
5. Ms. Dona Joseph : M.Sc.
   Email: donajoseph@rediffmail.com
   Field of Interest : Genetics, Virology, and Environmental Microbiology
   Research areas : Environmental Microbiology



6. Mr.Malay Shah, MSc.
   Area of Interest: - Industrial Microbiology,Genetics,Molecular Biology,Immunology

1. Ms. Mugdha Apte : M.Sc.
   Email: mugdhaapte@hotmail.com
   Field of Interest : Environmental Biotechnology
   Research areas : Environmental Biotechnology
   
   
2. Mr.Suman Ganger: MSc Microbiology
   Area of Interest :- Industrial Technology and Immunology
   
   
3. Ms.Vedika Bane: MSc Microbiology
   Area of Interest :-Genetics,Human Biochemistry and Immunology
   
   
4. Ms.Vinaya Jategaonkar: MSc Microbiology,D.C.A.
   Area of Interest :- Genetics and Immunology
   
   
5. Ms. Sayantani Pramanik: MSc Applied Genetics
   Area of Interest :- Cancer Genetics,Cell Biology ,Immunology and Molecular Biology
   
   

• Book Bank Facility
• Organizes Educational Visits
• Motivates Students for undertaking internship during vacations
• Conduct of co-curricular activities by Microbiology Association
• Encourages students to participate in inter-collegiate events
• Has a database of alumni members
• Alumni members selected for Post-graduate programmes at reputed research institutes of higher learning
• An inter-collegiate quiz and poster presentation organized for post-graduate students
  
• 50 research projects completed as a part of dissertation work by M.Sc. students guided by various faculty members
• UGC sponsored research activity undertaken.