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Recognition
1. Appointed as the incharge
principal of the college 1st October 2003.
2. Appointed as Principal of the college
11th November 2009.
3. Selected as honorary member in advisory
committee for 'Nontraditional energy resources' Formed by Government
of Maharashtra at District level December 2005.
4. Nominated as member in Advisory Board
of Research Journal 'Bionanofrontier' July 2007.
5. Nominated as member of organizing committee
of 15th National Children Science Congress, organized by Jidnyasa
Trust Thane and Vidya Pratishthan, Baramati August, 2007.
6. Honored with the membership of Innerwheel
Club of Thane West for 2004-2005 and 2006-2007.
7. Appointed as executive president for
Jidyasa Trust Thane, Science Wing, 2006.
8. Appointed as Chief Editor, for 'Sahyankan
' published for 15th Children Science Congress , 2007.
List
of Research Publications
1. 'A study of Fish kill in Railadevi
lake (Thane, Maharashtra)" J. Aqua. Biol. Vol.15 (1 &2),
47-49, 2000.
2. 'A contribution to the vascular flora, birds and butterflies
of Yeoor hills and environs' Bioresearch Journal, Vol. 3(1), 23-32,
2001.
3. 'Disposal of Nirmalya (religious refuse) a social problem'
J. Environ. and Eco. Vol. 19(2), 375-382, 2001.
4. "Occurrence of the lobster moth caterpillar in Yeoor hills,
Thane (Maharashtra)" J. Insect Environ. Vol.7 (3), 139-140,2001.
5. 'Factors governing polychaete biomass in Thane creek, Maharashtra
state, India.' J. Aqua. Biol. Vol. 16(2), 15-17, 2001.
6. "Physicochemical studies of lake Ambegosale (infested
by Pistia sps.) Thane (India)" J. Ecobiol. Vol. 14(4) 277-281,2002.
7. "Sonneratia apetala (Buch. Ham.) (Fam.: Sonneratiaceae),
A new larval food plant for Tasar silk moth Antheraea paphia (Linn.)."
Insect environment Vol.7 (4), 164, 2002.
8. "Nutrient management from lakes in Thane city (Maharashtra)".
Indian
J. Environ. & Ecoplan. Vol. 6 (2) ; 349-354, 2002.
9. 'Species Diversity of Avifauna at Thane Creek near Rutuchakra
Nature Park' Proc. The Nat. Sem. On creeks-conv. 276-282, 2002.
10. 'Mangrove plantation at rutuchakra by HOPE' Proc. The Nat.
Sem. On creeks-conv. 234-236, 2002.
11. 'Food and Feeding Habits of Metapenaeus monoceros found in
Thane creek.' Proc. The Nat. Sem. On creeks-conv. 116-119, 2002.
12. 'Study of Biodiversity of some macrophyte infested lakes,
from Thane city (Maharashtra).' J. Nature Environ. and Poll. Tech.
Vol. 12(3), 277-281, 2003.
13. 'Rotifer Diversity in Lake Masunda, Thane, (Maharashtra)',
J. Aqua. Biol. Vol. 18(1), 23-27, 2003.
14. 'Dynamics of Chlorophyceae in phytoplankton of lake Masunda,
Thane, (Maharashtra)', J. Aqua. Biol. Vol. 18(2), 21-25, 2003.
15. 'Crustacean zooplankton of lake Masunda, Thane,' J. Aqua.
Biol. Vol. 19(1), 57-60, 2004.
16. 'Physiochemical parameters of two quarry lakes near Thane
city.'
J. Aqua. Biol. Vol. 19(1), 107-110, 2004.
17. 'A Consortium Approach Through College School Complex' presented
in National Conference on Post Accreditation Initiatives : Best
Practices in Higher Education conducted by K. J Somaiya College
of Science and Commerce on 24th and 25th November 2004.
18. 'Butterflies of B. N. Bandodkar College Campus, Thane, Maharashtra
J. Insect Environ. Vol. 10(3), 104-105, 2004
19. 'Preliminary Observations on Effect of Three
Different Types of Food on the Population Density of the Fresh
Water Rotifer, Lecane Inopinata'
J. Aqua. Biol. Vol. 20(1), 159-161, 2005.
20. 'Survey of Diversity of Plankton Attached
to Macrophytes from Weed Infested Lakes' J. Aqua. Biol. Vol. 20(1),
1-7, 2005.
21. 'New Reocords of Rotifers From Thane Lakes
(Maharashtra)' J. Aqua. Biol. Vol. 20(1), 9-14, 2005.
22. 'Cluster Analysis of Zooplankton From Thane
Lakes (Maharashtra)'
J. Aqua. Biol. Vol. 21(1), 29-31, 2006.
23. 'Pls Response (Zooplankton) to Physico-Chemical
Parameters from Thane Lakes (Maharashtra)' J. Aqua. Biol. Vol.
21(1), 32-36, 2006.
24. 'Cluster analysis of Physico - chemical parameters
from Thane lakes in Maharashtra', Nature Environ. and Poll. Tech.
Vol. 5(3), 433-436, 2006.
25. 'Evaluation of pollution in the lake Masunda,
Thane, Maharashtra'
J. Eco. Biol. Vol. 20(2), 163-166, 2007.
26. 'Cluster analysis of phytoplankton from the
lakes of Thane, Maharashtra',
J. Eco. Biol. Vol. 21(2), 101-105, 2007.
27. 'Response of phytoplankton of Thane lakes,
(Maharashtra) to Physico - Chemical Parameters', J. Eco. Biol.
Vol. 21(3), 209-216, 2007.
28. 'Study of phytoplankton population in lake
Masunda, Thane, employing multivariate analysis'. Eco. Env. and
Cons. Vol. 13(4), 847-848, 2007.
29. 'Study of water quality of Jail and Kalwa
lake, Thane,Maharashtra. J. Aqua. Biol. Vol. 23(2), 44-50, 2008.
30. Study of Diversity of Macro-fauna from the
Household Biocompost. Proc. Sem. 'Wonderful world of Insects'3rd
Dec. 2008
31. 'Comparative Study of effect of three different
types of food on population density of freshwater rotifer Monostyla
sp.' Aquatic Ecology, 1: 148-156,2008.
32. 'Study of Diversity
of Insect Fauna from the household Bio-compost', Bionanofrontier,
Vol.3(1), pp 67-70, 2010.
33. 'Brain, Mind and Conciousness - an evolutionary
approach' proceedings of the International seminar on Mind, Brain
and Consciousness' pp 139-141, 2010.
34. 'Role of Butterfly Garden in Ecotourism' Proceedings
Seminar Ecotourism - An Indian Perspective, 52-55, 2010.
35. 'Train the Brain with NLP' proceedings of
National Conference on Broader Perspectives of Language, Thinking
and Technology, 27-31, 2010.
36. 'Nonverbal Communication - An Evolutionary
Approach from Zoosemiotics to Antroposemiotics' proceedings of
National Conference on Broader Perspectives of Language, Thinking
and Technology, 46-51, 2010.
37.'Ovipositing
By Acraea Violae on non - food plants - A mistake or an attempt
to acquire new food plant', Bionanofrontier Vol 4 (1), 102-105,
2011.
38. 'Diatom
Diversity in Gadhi River and Deharang Reservoir', Bionanofrontier,
Vol 4 (1), 78-83, 2011.
39. "Conservation
with People's Participation - A Case Study", Proceedings
: International Conference on Biodiversity and Its Conservation
2011.
40. 'Study
of floral diversity at Bhavale a barren place in Thane district
adopted by an NGO for plantation', Proceedings : International
Conference on Biodiversity and Its Conservation 2011.
41. 'Study
of Diversity of compost fauna from different Biocompost samples',
Proceedings : International Conference on Biodiversity and Its
Conservation 2011.
42. 'Biocompost
- A Niche For Insect Diversity', Proceeding : Lake 2010: Wetlands,
Biodiversity and Climate Change.
43. 'Cost
Efficacy of Household Waste Management', Proceeding : Lake 2010:
Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change.
44. 'Effect
of Urbanization on Nutrient Loading and Phytoplankton Densities
in River Gadhi and Deharang Reservoir, Panvel, Maharashtra', Proceeding
: Lake 2010: Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change.
45. 'Conservation
of Mangroves with Respect To Their Potentiality of Organic Carbon
Accumulation in Sediments of Thane Creek, Maharashtra, India',
Proceeding : Lake 2010: Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change.
46."Efficiency
of Different Extraction Methods for The Macro-Fauna of Household
Biocompost" J. Ecobiology Vol 28(4) 371 - 374, 2011.
47."Effect
of Pollution on Rotifer Diversity in River Gandhi and Deharang
Reservoir" Bionano Fromtier vol.5 (1) January - June 2012.
Research articles published
in the book
1. 'Nutrient management from lakes
in Thane city', is published in the book entitled 'Aquatic Ecosystem',
Publ: Daya Publisher, New Delhi. 2003.
2. 'Preliminary Observations on
Breeding Behaviourof Freshwater Rotifer Brachionus Calyciflorus.
Published in the book entitled 'Ecology of Plankton' Publ: Daya
Publisher, New Delhi. 2005.
3. 'Comparative Study of Effect
of Three different Types of Food on Population Density of Freshwater
Rotifer Monostyla sp.' Published in the book entitled Advances
in Aquatic Ecology, Publ: Daya Publisher, New Delhi. Vol (1) ,
148-157, 2007.
4. "Potential of Water Bodies
for Indigenous Fisheries and Socioeconomic Status of Local Fisherman
at Panvel, District-Raigad, Maharashtra, 2011".
5. "Occurrence of Rotifers
and its relation to the water quality during the bioremediation
process in Lake Kacharali" (Thane, Maharashtra), 56-66, February
2011.
Key Note / Plenary Lectures delivered
in conferences
1. 'Conservation &
management of natural & manmade lakes from Thane city, (Maharashtra)'
in a workshop organized by IAAB (sponsored by GWP) Hyderabad,
on 'Lake management in India', December 2001.
2. 'A forestation and NGO's
at national conference held at Umerkhed, on 'Management Innovations
for conservation of fresh water resources, forests and wild life
with special emphasis on tribal areas', December 2002.
3. 'Cry of city lakes &
Hariyali' s contribution in their protection' at seminar held
by Hariyali in B.N.Bandodakr College of Science, Thane on 'Beautification
of city lakes - citizens perspective, January 2002.
4. 'Conservation and Management
of Lakes (Water Pollution and Control Measures)' at National conference
held at Nanded, on 'Management of Water Resources : Emerging Challenges,
Trends and Solution', February 2003.
5. 'Reproduction in Crustaceans'
at National Symposium on Recent Trends in Animal Reproduction:
A special Emphasis on Biotechnology' organized by Shri. Pancham
Khemraj Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi February 2005
6. 'Aquaculture and Ecotourism'
at State level workshop on 'Recent Advances in Fish farming' organized
by M. P. A. S. C. College, Panvel, February 2005.:
7. 'Conservation and Management
of freshwater bodies, strategy to overcome water problem' in IWP
sponsored regional workshop at Hyderabad April 2005.
8. 'Study of Biodiversity'
at National Symposium on Recent Trends in Life Sciences organized
by Shri. Pancham Khemraj Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi December 2006.
9. 'Forest as Natural Resources'
at National Conference on Biotechnology and Conservation of National
Resources organised by G.S. Gawande College, Umerkhed - January
2008.
10. 'Ingraining Science
in young Minds' at National workshop on 'Science and Technology
Communications in India-The Way Forward' organized by Department
of Science and Technology, New Delhi, February 2009.(For this
Jidnyasa received the National Award for the year 2009.
11.'Conservation
of Lakes and Rain water' in National level conference on 'Impact
of Urbanization on Lakes Ecosystem' (causes, consequences and
remedial measures) conducted by Vikas Night College of Arts and
Commerce, Vikroli, December, 2009.
12.
'Fresh Water Aquateic Biodiversity' in Refresher Course on Environmental
Management - Present Scenario, conducted by Birla College and
Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai, January, 2010.
13.
'Household Waste Management' in Refresher course on Environmental
Management - Present Scenario, conducted by Birla College and
Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai, January, 2010.
14.
'Question paper setting for College examinations' in refresher
course on Environmental Management - Present Scenario, conducted
by Birla College and Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai,
January, 2010.
15.
"Biodiversity from fresh water bodies" in National Seminar
on "Present Scenario of Aquatic Biodiversity with respect
to pollution in India" organized by Department of Zoology
Mahatma Phule Arts, science, Commerce College , Panvel on February
15, 2010.
16.
'NAAC preparation' at K.G.Joshi College of arts & N.G. Bedekar
College of Commerce, Thane on June 9,2010.
17.
"Household Waste Management" in National Seminar
on Urban Waste Disposal and its Impact on Environment : Quest
for solution, organized by Department of Chemistry, Sibsagar College,
Joysagar (Assam) on 23rd - 25th September 2010
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Papers presented at
National and International conferences
1. "Ecological management
of Thane creek near Thane city." - IX International symposium
on Tropical ecology, Banaras Hindu University, December 1987.
2. "Influence of heavy
metals on the activity of Lysosomal enzymes in Metapenaeus monoceros"
- XI annual conference of the Indian society of comparative Animal
Physiology and environment Interaction, Nagpur University, January
1989.
3. "Hariyali Part
I - Conservation of rain water" in National conference on
wetland conservation: Problems, prospect and challenges in next
millennium, washim, October 1999.
4. Participated in National
Symposium on Ecophysiology and conservation of Aquatic living
resources held at the Institute of Science, Mumbai, January 1999.
5. "Study of Macrophytes
infested lake Ambegosale (Thane, Maharashtra) at the National
conference on fish and fisheries, organized by post - graduate
college of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad, March 2001.
6. "Students role
in the environment protection & conservation of water"
- seminar held by Hariyali in M.C.C. College, Mumbai, January
2002.
7.'Conservation
of Lakes and Rain water' in National level conference on 'Impact
of Urbanization on Lakes Ecosystem' (causes, consequences and
remedial measures) conducted by Vikas Night College of Arts and
Commerce, Vikroli, December, 2009.
8.
'Monitoring Water Quality for the Development of fisheries in
Deharang Reservoir, Panvel, Maharashtra' in 20th All India Congress
of Zoology National Seminar on Bio- resources and its Management
for food, Livelihood and Environment security and National Helminthological
congress held in CIFE December, 2009.
9.
'Brain, Mind and Consciousness - an evolutionary approach' in
International Seminar on 'Brain, Mind and Consciousness' conducted
by Joshi Bedekar College, January, 2010.
10.
"Role of Butterfly Garden in Eco tourism" in Interdisciplinary
state level seminar on Eco tourism - An Indian Perspective organized
by M.D. College, Parel on February 13, 2010.
11.
"Train the Brain with NLP" in National Conference on
"Broader Perspectives of Language, Thinking and Technology"
conducted by VPM's Polytechnic College, Thane on July 3, 2010.
12.
" Nonverbal Communication an Evolutionary Approach from
Zoo semiotics to Antroposmiotics " in National Conference
on "Broader Perspectives of Language, Thinking and Technology"
conducted by VPM's Polytechnic College,Thane on July 3, 2010.
13.
"Effect of Pollution on Ratifier Diversity in River Gandhi
and Deharang Reservoir"
14.
'Segregation and Disposal of Domestic Waste and its impact on
Public Health' in National Seminar on 'Urban Waste Disposal and
its impact on Environment and Public Health Quest for solution'
held in Sibsagar, Assam on September 23 to 25, 2010.
15.
"Molluscan diversity of Thane Creek near Bhandup, thane,
Maharashtra" in 12th National Conference of Society of Science
& Environment on "Interdisciplinary Approaches in Environment
Science" conducted at Department of Zoology, The M.S. University
of Baroda on 9th and 10th October 2010.
16
"Cost Efficacy of Household Waste Management" at International
symposium Lake 2010 : symposium on Wetlands, Biodiversity and
climater change, at Indian Institute of Science, Banglore, on
22-24 December 2010.
17.
"Conservation of Mangroves with respect to their potentiality
of organic carbon accumulation in sediments of Thane Creek, Maharashtra,
India, at International symposium Lake 2010 : symposium on Wetlands,
Biodiversity and climater change, at Indian Institute of Science,
Banglore, on 22-24 December 2010.
18.
Effect of urbanization on Nutrient Loading and Phytoplankton Densities
in River Gadhi and Dehrang Reservoir, Panvel, Maharashtra International
symposium Lake 2010 : symposium on Wetlands, Biodiversity and
climater change, at Indian Institute of Science, Banglore, on
22-24 December 2010.
19.
Presented a paper on "Segregation and disposal of Domestic
Waste and its Impact on Public Health" in National Seminar
on "Urban Waste Disposal and its Impact on Environment and
Public Health Quest for Solutions" on 23rd to 25th September
2010, at Sibsagar College Assam.
20.
"Study of Diversity of Compost Fauna from different Biocomost
Samples", at International Conference on Biodiversity and
its Conservation' conducted by Modern College of Arts, Science
and Commerce, Pune, Maharashtra, on 28th - 30th January 2011.
21.
"Occurrence of Rotifers and its relation to the Water Quality
during the bioremedaition process in Lake Kacharali, Thane, Maharashtra
in National Conference on Environment Management & Challenges
for sustainable Development, conducted by M.D. College, Parel
on 2nd & 3rd February 2011.
22.
"Occurrence of Rotifers and its relation to the Water Quality
during the bioremedaition process in Lake Kacharali, Thane, Maharashtra
in National Conference on Environment Management & Challenges
for sustainable Development, conducted by M.D. College, Parel
on 2nd & 3rd February 2011.
Poster
presented
1.
"Monitoring Water quality for the development of fisheries
in Deharang reservoir, Panvel, Maharashtra" on 20th All India
Congree of Zoology, 29th-31st December 2009, Mumbai.
2.
"Biocompost - A Niche for Insect Diversity" at International
symposium Lake 2010 : symposium on Wetlands, Biodiversity and
climater change, at Indian Institute of Science, Banglore, on
22-24 December 2010.
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Seminar
/ Workshop
Conferences
/ Seminars attended
Intenational Level
1.
International Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology
organized by Birla College and Society of Science and Environment
Nov. 2009.
2.
Symposium Lake 2010 : Symposium on Wetlands, Biodiversity and
Climate change at Indian Institute of Science Banglore, on 22
- 24 December 2010.
3.
International Conference on Biodiversity and its Conservation
conducted by Modern College, Pune, on 28th to 30th January 2011.
4.
International Conference on Koha Open Source Library Software
conducted by K.G.Joshi Bedekar College, Thane, on 1st & 2nd
November 2011.
National Level:
1.
'National Master Resource Training Workshop' being organized at
Chennai by Science and Technology department, New Delhi as one
among the two candidates from Maharashtra state, November 1999
2. National Symposium on 'Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Environmental
Toxicology in the New Millennium', organized by Depatment of Zoology,
Institute of Science, November 2004.
3.
National Conference on 'Water Management Scenario2025', Organized
by Joshi - Bedekar College of Arts and Commerce, Thane, January
2005.
4.
National Symposium on Recent Trends in Animal Reproduction: A
special Emphasis on Biotechnology' organized by Shri. Pancham
Khemraj Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi February 2005.
5.
'Conservation and Management of freshwater bodies' IWP sponsored
regional workshop at Hyderabad, April 2005.
6.
National Seminar on 'Alternative Energy Sources' organized by
V.P.M.'S Polytechnic, Thane, August 2005.
7.
National Seminar on 'Health Care Waste Management', organized
by Enviro Vigil, Thane, Chaired the session-Experience Sharing,
April 2006.
8.
National Symposium on Recent Trends in Life Sciences organized
by Shri. Pancham Khemraj Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi December 2006.
9.
National Seminar on 'Bio-Ethics', Organized by Joshi-Bedekar College
of Arts and Commerce, Thane, Chaired a session, January, 2007.
10.
National Conference on Biotechnology and Conservation of National
Resources organized by G.S. Gawande College, Umerkhed - January
2008.
11.
National Conference on 'Impact of Urbanization on Lake Ecosystem
(Causes, consequences and remedial measures) organized by Vikas
Night College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Vikroli, December
2009.
12.
"Present Scenario of Aquatic Biodiversity with respect to
pollution in India and chired a session conducted by Mahatma Phule
Arts, Science, Commerece College, panvel on February 15 &
16, 2010.
13.
National seminar on "Urban Waste Disposal and its Impact
on Environment and Public Health Quest for Solutions at Sibsagar
College Assam on 23rd to 25th September 2010.
14.
National Conference on Environment Management and Challenges for
Sustainable Development", conducted by M.D.College, Pune
on 2nd and 3rd February 2011.
15.
15. National Seminar on "Third Cycle of Accreditation",
conducted by Birla College, Kalyan on 12th February 2011.
16.
National Conference on "Forest for the Future of Man",
conducted by Ratnam College, Bhandup on 16th & 17th September
2011.
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State Level
1. 'A Look at Thretened Species -
Centenary Journal Workshop', organized by Bombay Natural History
Society, at IIT, Mumbai, November, 2003.
2. 'Post Accreditation Agenda', Organized
by V. G. Vaze College, Mumbai,November,2003.
3. 'Pakshi Mitra Melawa' organized
by Ecological Society, Pune, June 2004.
4. 'New Methodology for Institutional
Re-Accreditation By NAAC', organized by Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala
College, Mumbai, February 2008.
5. One day state level seminar on
'Reengineering of Libraries' worked as convener. Nov. 2009.
Conference/ seminar
Regional/University Level
1.
"Interaction between Education Institution and Industry"
organized by VPM, Thane.
2.
'Laboratory Safety', organized by Department of Chemistry, B.
N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane and Indian Chemical Society,
Mumbai, January 2004.
3.
'Human Health and Nutrition, A Biotechnological Approach', organized
by Department of Botany, B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane,
Worked as Convener, December 2004.
4.
'Einstein's Theories and Present Scenario' organized by Department
of Physics, B.N.Bandodkar College of Science, Thane, Worked as
Convener, November 2005.
5.
'Linux Thane, 2006',organized by Department of Information Technology,
B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane, Worked as Convener,
November 2006.
6.
'Contaminants in Food and Beverages', organized by Department
of Chemistry, B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane, Worked
as Convener, October 2007.
7.
'Conservation and Management of Wetlands With Special Focus On
Thane Creek' organized by, Enviro-Vigil, TMC, IAAB, and Birla
College, February 2008.
8.
'Urban Wetlands, Environmental Status, Economics and Management
Options' organized by Maharashtra State Angling Association Mumbai
in collaboration with IAAB, Hyderabad, February,2008.
9.
'Wonderful World of Insects', organized by Department of Zoology,
B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane, December, 2008.
10.
Khagolshastra Samelan conducted by Marathi Vidnyan Parishad ,
Thane on December 12 & 13, 2009.
11.
Seminar on "Eco tourism - An Indian Perspective " conducted
by M.D.College of Arts, science & Commerce College Panvel
on February 13, 2010.
12.
12. Workshop on "The Credit system and its Implications on
examination and Syllabi" conducted by Board of Studies in
Zoology, University of Mumbai on 6th March 2011.
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Workshops
1. Electrophoretic
techniques organized by Sommaya College.
2. Computerization
of Libraries organized by VPM, Thane.
3. 'Biodiversity'
workshop organized by Jidnyasa Trust Thane, March, 2006.
4. 1st workshop
on 'Wonderful World of Insects', organized by Department of Zoology,
B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane, January, 2008.
5. 2nd workshop
on 'Wonderful World of Insects', organized by Department of Zoology,
B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane, August, 2008
6. First Preparatory
Workshop on 'Orchid Genetic Diversity Conservation and Commercialization'
conducted by B.N.Bandodkar College of Scienec, Thane, August,2009.
7. Second
Preparatory workshop on 'Orchid Genetic Diversity Conservation
and Commercialization' conducted by B.N.Bandodkar College of Scienec,
Thane, September,2009.
8. First Preparatory
workshop of the International seminar on 'Mind, Brain and Consciousness'
conducted by the Research Institute of the Philosophy Department
of K.G.Joshi and N.G. Bedekar College of Arts and Commerce on
October 31, 2009.
9. One day
workshop on "Yoga for total Health" conducted by B.N.Bandodkar
College of Science in collaboration with Shri. Ambika Yoga Kutir,
Thane on February 19, 2010.
10. Preparatory
workshop on the theme "Broader Perspective of Language, Thinking
and Technology" conducted by V.P.M's Polytechnic on March
6, 2010.
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Faculty development
Workshops for the syllabus
1. Attended the workshop
related to change of syllabus of F.Y.B.Sc. Organized by Board
of Studies in Zoology at ICLES' Motilal Jhunwala College, August
2008.
2. Participated
in one day workshop on "Revised Syllabus of Applied Component
for Third Year B.Sc. Zoology held in K.J. Somaiya College of Science
Commerce om August 7, 2010.
3. Participated
in M.Sc. Part I Zoology Revised Syllabus committee in Ramniranjan
Jhunjhunwala College on March 2011.
Attended
the workshops and conferences related to principals forum as it
is required to update my administrative knowledge.
1.
Workshop on 'UGC Sponsored Career oriented Courses at First Degree
Level in Colleges' organized by Principal's Association and Ramnarayan
Ruia College, Mumbai, September 2003.
2.
State Level three days Workshop on 'College Administration' organized
by College Principal's Association at J.S.M. College, Alibag,
October 2003.
3.
Two days National Conference on 'Revamping of Science Education',
organized by UGC, Western Regional Office, Pune, at Fergusson
College, December 2003.
4.State
level Conference on 'Recent Trends in Higher Education', Hosted
by S.N.D.T. Women University Principals' Forum, at Andheri, February
2004.
5.
Two days NAAC Sponsored seminar come workshop on 'I mproving Quality
of Teaching and Learning in The Classroom', at Mahatma Gandhi
Memorial College , Udupi, March 2004.
6.One
Day Seminar on 'Quality Enhancement Initiatives', organized jointly
by G .S. Girls college Malad and Univ. of Mumbai College Principals
Association, Mumbai, April 2004.
7.Workshop
of Principals, organized by Univ. of Mumbai College Principals
Association and C. K. T. College, New Panvel, April 2004.
8.
Workshop of Principals, organized by Univ. of Mumbai College Principals
Association and Pragati College, Dombivli, May 2004.
9.
NAAC Sponsored National Conference on 'Post Accreditation initiatives
:Best Practices in Higher Education', organized by K. J. Sommaiya
College of Science and Commerce, September 2004.
10.
NAAC Sponsored Workshop on 'Quality Sustenance and Enhancement
Measures in Higher Education', organized by University Of Mumbai,
February 2006.
11.
'Technology Enabled Interactive Workshop For Accredited Institutions
in Maharashtra', organized by Dyanasadhana College, Thane, February
2006.
12.
Attended seven days 'Executive Development Programme' organized
by Association of Indian College Principals at University of Pune,
May 2006.
13.
State level Seminar on 'Students Participation in Quality Assuarence
in Higher Education.' Organized by IQAC Shankar Narayan College
of Arts and Commerce jointly with NAAC, January 2007.
14.
Consultation on "National Accreditation Regulatory Authority
for Higher Educational Institutions Bill 2010" organized
by NAAC, October 2011.
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OTHER
HONOURS
Advisory
committee member on local bodies
1. National seminar on 'Pollution of Water Bodies in Urban Areas
(Case Study Thane City) organized by V. P. M.'s Polytechnic College,
Thane, August 2004.
2. National seminar on 'Healthcare Waste Management' organized
by Enviro- Vigil in collaboration with TMC, April 2006.
3. Exhibition on Theme of 'Water' organized by Enviro-Vigil, Thane,
March, 2007.
4. Committee for Inter-collegiate Cultural Competitions and Cultural
Activities, University of Mumbai, July 2007.
5. Conference on Wetland Conservation and Management with a special
Focus to Thane Creek, organized by Enviro-Vigil, February 2008.
6. Seminar on Urban Wetlands- Environmental status, Economics
and Management Options, organized by Maharashtra state Angling
Association and IAAB, Hyderabad, February 2008.
7. Exhibition on Theme of 'Water Save Water Save Life' organized
by Enviro-Vigil, Thane, March 2008.
8. 'Avishkar - 2008', organized by University of Mumbai, Student
welfare Department, January 2009.
9.
'Ecotourism An Indian Perspective' M.D. college, Parel, February,
2010.
10.
Advisory Committee Member for National Level Seminar on "Present
Scenario of Aquatic Biodiversity with respect to pollution in
India" conducted by Mahatma Phule Arts, Science & Commerce
College, Panvel, February, 2010.
11.
Worked as Chairperson for a session in "National level conference
on Impact of urbanization on Lake Ecosystem" (Causes, consequences
and remedial measures) conducted by Vikas Night College of Arts,
Science and Commerce, Vikroli, December 21, 2009
12.
Member in Core Group for XIth standard admissions of Maharashtra
Board MMR region for 2010-2011.
13.
Worked as Chairperson in National Seminar on "Urban Waste
Disposal and its Impact on Environment and Public Health Quest
for solutions" held at Sibsagar College, Joysagar (Assam)
from 23rd to 25th September 2010.
14.
Chaired the technical session "Urban Waste Disposal and Impact
on Environment" in National Seminar on "Urban Waste
Disposal and its Impact on Environment and Public Health Quest
for solutions" conducted by Department of Chemistry, Sibsagar
College, Joysagar (Assam), 23rd to 25th September 2010.
15.
Worked on Advisory Committee and Chaired a session on "National
Conference on Environment Management & Challenges for Sustainable
Development" conducted by M.D. College, Parel, on 2nd and
3rd February 2011.
16.
Worked on Advisory Committee on one day conference "Wetlands
- Key to Preservation of Environment" conducted by Paryavaran
Dakshata Manch (Mandal), Thane & N.S.S. Department of K.B.P.College,
Vashi (Navi Mumbai) on 2nd February 2011.
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Invited
as chief guest
1.
Annual day celebrations in Bhagwati High school, Thane, February
2004.
2. Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony by TMC, Thane, August, 2004.
3. Guest Lecture Series in Zoology, ICLES' Motilal Jhunwala College,Vashi,
September, 2004.
4. Meritorious students Award Function, Lions Club of Bombay,
Kanjurmarg,September 2004. Thane
5. Meritorious students Award Function, Anand Bharati Samaj, Thane,
September 2004.
6. Ekalavya, RYLA Award, Rotary Club of Thane North, September,
2004.
7. Seminar on 'Water Management', organized by Rotary International
Dist 3140, Thane, October 2004.
8. Presentation of community based Science Projects, organized
by Jidynasa Trust Thane, October, 2004.
9. Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony at Kamalini Deaf and Dumb
School, Thane, December 2004.
10. Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony at S. V. P. Mandal, Kalwa,
January 2005.
11. Prize Distribution 'Environment workshop', organized by HOPE,
May, 2005.
12. Meritorious students Award Function, Badalapur Mandal, July,
2005.
13. 'SSC and HSC Felicitation programme' organized by Rotary Club
of North End, July 2005.
14.
International Women Day Celebration by PWD, Thane on March 8,
2010.
15.
Nyayak Ladha Patrakar Seva Sanstha, Thane for Women day celebration
on March 27, 2010.
16.
'Teachers Day Celebration' at Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Corporation
on September 05, 2010.
17.
Environment Day Celebration by Mentro Environment at Bhandup on
September 8, 2010.
18.
For the rally of School Children for "Pollution Free Diwali,
at D.A.V. School Thane on 31st October 2010.
19.
For the send off function of students from Xth slandered from
Dr. Bedekar Vidya Mandir, Thane on 7th February 2011.
20.
Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony at Dr. Bedekar Vidya Mandir,
Thane, February 2011.
21.
Valedictory Function of the UGC sponsored Refresher Course in
Biological Sciences on the theme "Current advances in Biological
Sciences", 15th October 2011.
22.
Chief Guest for Prize distribution Ceremony of "Bal Sahitya
Samelan" organized by Nyayik Ladha on 8th Jan 2011.
23.
Passing out Parade for Nautical Science cadets of Training Ship
Rahaman on 28th May 2011.
24.
Chief Guest for Anniversary Ceremony organized by Shri. Ambika
Yogashram on 25h December 2011.
25.
Chief Guest for Annual Prize distribution Ceremony at "Smt.
Savitridevi Thirani Vidyamandir" , Thane on 3rd January 2012.
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Guest
Speaker
1.
'Abhyas Mahotsav' organized by Birla College, Klyan, August 2005.
2. 'How to enjoy Nature?' organized by Rotary club of Thane, August
2005.
3. Teachers' Day, Organized by Shri Samartha Sevak Mandal, Thane,
September, 2005.
4. 'Water Conservation', Organized by Department Of Environment
Studies, N. K. T. T. College, Thane, September, 2005.
5. Prize Distribution 'Aadarsh Ganeshotsav,'organized by Rotary
Club of Thane, Midtown, October, 2005.
6. 'Workshop for training the school teachers for Environment
Education',organized by HOPE, January 2006.
7. 'House hold Waste and Composting,' organized by V. P. M. Polytechnic,
Thane, March, 2006.
8. 'Nature Camp', organized by Enviro -Vigil, November 2006.
9. Workshop on Zoological Microtechnic, organized by B.N.N. CollegeBhiwandi,
December 2006.
10. Meritorious students Award Function, organized by New English
School, December 2006.
11. World Women Day, organized by Senior Citizens Association
New Panvel, March 2007.
12. Valedictory function of State level seminar on 'Achieving
Excellence in Higher Education through Library as learning resource
centre', organized by V. K. K Menon College, March 2007.
13. District level workshop for Children Science Congress, organized
at Thirani High school, October, 2007.
14. Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony at Dr. Bedekar Vidya Mandir,
December, 2007.
15. Workshop on Career Guidance, organized by Nyayik Ladha, December
2007.
16. Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony, at Bhagavati Vidyalaya,
February 2008.
17. Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony, at New English School
and Jr. College Kalwa, December 2008.
18. Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony, at nav bharat education
Society's Eng. Med. School and Jr. College, December 2008.
19. 14th Clean and Green School Trophy, organized by Lions Club
of Bhiwandi, January 2009.
20.
Invited to participate in workshop on "Developing strategies
on tree Plantation and Rain Water Harvesting in the Mumbai Metropolitan
Region" organized by MMRDA on 14th August 2010
21.
Invited as participant in meeting to discuss about new Centre
of University of Mumbai at Thane by Mayor of Thane in TMC on 6th
January 2011.
22.
Annual Prize distribution ceremony at Maharashtra Vidyalaya on
8th January 2011.
23. Member of advisory committee in Two days National Conferences
"On Environment Management and Challenges for Sustainable
development conducted by M.D. College, Parel on 2nd & 3rd
February 2011.
24. iva&ana SaaKosaMbaMQaI SaOxaiNak maaga-dSa-na iSabaIr
conducted by "Aa[-" maaya-caa ek hat on 10th November
2011, Thane.
25. Review of present methodology of Assessment and Accreditation,
The Executive Committee of NAAC on 8th January 2011.
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Viva
-Voce/Subject Expert/ LIC/Committee member
1.
Worked as subject expert on the project of Naoroji Godrej Center
for Plant research (based at Shirval, Pune) titled 'Mangrove of
Thane creek: Lifescape diversity studies in relation to conservation'.
2.
Viva Voce at The M. S. University Vadodara, March 2006
3. L. I. C. Member for L. D. Sonawane College, Kalyan, April 2006.
4. Subject Expert for Zoology at Birla College Kalyan, September,
2006.
5. Preparation for NAAC, lecture at Joshi- Bedekar Arts and Commerce
College, Thane, June 2007.
6. Fee Structure Committee member, for undergraduate and postgraduate
courses, University of Mumbai, 2007.
7. Subject Expert for Biotechnology, at Birla College Kalyan,
January 2008.
8. Subject Expert for Zoology at ICLES' Motilal Jhunjhunwala College,
Vashi, April 2008.
9.
Subject Expert on selection committee for career Advancement at
Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Kalyan, in January,
2010.
10.
Subject expert on selection committee for the post of Principal
at Gramin Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce and Science College,
Thane.
11.
Examiner to conduct the Viva for M.Sc. Zoology at M.S. University
Baroda for March / April, 2010.
12.
Subject expert on selection committee in Pendharkar College, Dombivili
on 27th October 2010.
13.
Vice - Chancellor's nominee on selection committee for Principal,
Lectures & Librarian, in Mumbra College of Arts & Commerce
(Night) on 24th November 2010.
14. Examiner to conduct the Ph.D. viva of Mr. Avinash Vanjaree
at University of Pune on 15th April 2011.
15.
Preparation for NAAC (Mock Committee), lecture at Adrsh College,
Badlapur, Jnue 2011.
16.
Preparation for NAAC (Mock Committee), lecture at Maharshi Dayanand
College, Parel, October 2011.
17.
Nominee on the selection committee for selecting candidate for
appointment of Principal, Lectures & Librarian at Maharshi
Dayanand College, Parel, in February 2011.
18.
Nominee on the selection committee for selecting candidate for
appointment of Principal, Lectures & Librarian at Mumbra College,
Mumbra, in March 2011.
19.
Member of LIC Committee visit for open new colleges.
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Lectures
Delivered
1.
Environment Education Today's Need, at HOPE workshop for parents,
August 2004.
2. Water Management, organized by Rotary Club of Thane North End,
Thane, October 2004.
3. Crime and Tionoday's youth, at Youthophoria, RYLA organized
by Rotary Club of Thane, October, 2004.
4. Role of Women in Environment Conservation, at The Paper Products
Ltd., Thane, March 2006.
5. 'House hold Waste and Composting,' organized by Vijay Nagari
CO. OP. Housing Society Ltd., February 2005.
6. Environment and Indian Festivals, at Rotary Club of Panvel,
September, 2009.
7. Environmental Study, at Gurukrupa College of Education and
Research, Kalyan, July 2006.
8. How to select a Career, at the function organized by Rotary
Club of Thane North End, July 2006.
9. Writing proposal for research, Dyanasadhana College, July 2006.
10. Eco-friendly Celebrations of Festivals, Inner Wheel Club of
Panvel,August 2006.
11. Fun in Environment, uder the scheme of awareness about Science,
Arranged by Rotary, Inner Wheel and Marathi Vidnyan Parishad,
September, 2006.
12. Personality of Student, at Joshi-Bedekar College of Arts and
Commerce, Thane, November 2006.
13. Preparation of IQAC Report, for teachers at Kirti College,
November 2006.
14. Peoples Participation in Conservation of Environment, organized
by British Council and Kirti College, August 2008.
15. Whose right to get the admissions? , for H. Sc. Students arranged
by Rashtravadi Vidyarthi Congress, Thane, August 2008.
16. Thane creek Geography, Pollution and Climate Change, atConservation
Action Trust, Kanjurmarg, December, 2008.
17.
"Household Waste Management And Biocomposting" at Guru
Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Chembur on February
18, 2010.
18.
"Many Species one planet, one future" in world Environment
celebration Day at ACC, Thnae on June 4, 2010.
19.
"Role of Hariyali" at the programme of Jilha Nyaya Pradhikaran
in Collectors office, Thane, on June 29, 2010.
20.
"Functioning of Hariyali" in the inaugural session of
visit of students to India from Auckland International College,
Newzealand on July 03, 2010, in Patanjali sabhagruha.
21.
Orientation lecture on re-accreditation process of NAAC in ICLE's
Motilal Jhunjhunwala College, Vashi on 27th October 2010.
22.
"Development and Evolution of Syllabus" in Refresher
course in Biological Sciences [Entrepreneurial & Industrial
Biology] on 30th October 2010 in Mithibai College
23.
Orientation lecture in Somaiya College, Vidyavihar on 19th October
2011.s
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Articles published
in local newspapers on various issues general and environment:
1. HOPE - a nature loving institution from Thane 1.1.1999
2.
A nature trail at Hariyali. 18.2.1999.
3.
Plastic carry bags and pollution 24.6.1999.
4.
Vatpornima - a new concept. 8.7.1999.
5.
An article entitled Vatpornima was published in Disha magazine
1.8.1999
6.
Radio talk on effect of pollution in Thane creek on the growth
of crabs & prawns; World of insects ; Disposal of household
garbage; our Lakes, Importance of Biodiversity.
7.
'Mazi Ghadan - Mazi Karmabhumi' An article written in souvenir
of Dr. Bedekar Vidya Mandir as being published for Golden Jubilee
function, being alumni of the school.
Certificate
of Honour
1.
Was given a certificate of honour by PWD, Thane on the Occasion
of International Women Day on March 08, 2010.
2.
Honoured as "Bal Sahitya Mitra" by Nyayik Ladha Patrakar
Seva Sanstha on 8th January 2011.
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Guided the
Students for science Project
1. Role of Butterfly Garden in Eco Tourism".
Active
participation in activities of Hariyali - a NGO from Thane,
jointly working in collaboration with Forest Department, in the
field of conservation of water, plantation and nature education,
activities undertaken are such as - About 5 lakes are constructed
in Yeoor hills for conservation of water. More than 1,00,000 plants
are planted in the period of 8 years. Many nature trails, nature
education programs were conducted for public awareness. Water
analysis, study of succession of species, check listing of birds
and insects ,Conservation & Beautification of city lakes from
Thane are some of the projects taken up was the Parikrama of Tanasa
river to find out water condition of the river. Recent project
taken up was Mahabijaropan Megaseedsowing from Thane till Dhule
on either side of National high way.
Active
participation in the activities of HOPE - a NGO from Thane
working in the field of Nature awareness, education and conservation,
activities undertaken are such as - Nature park constructed in
collaboration with Thane Municipal Corporation, organization of
school nature clubs, mangrove plantation, studying biodiversity
of mangrove ecosystem.
Active
participation in the work of HOPE Nature Trust - Work as one
of the Trustee of HOPE Nature Trust. The work done is in Wada
Taluka in the villages like Chandoli, Khaire Ambivili and Gavitpada.
The work is with holiastic approach for the upliftment of the
villagers. Completed one check dam, a rank and water recycling
system with roof water harvesting.
Active
participation in the activities of Jidnyasa Vidyan Manch -
Guiding the students for science projects, work as examiner, project
coordinator, Conduction of National Children Science Congress,
teachers workshop, Naturetrails.
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