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B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane

Principal


Dr. (Mrs.) Pejaver Madhuri Kiran
M.Sc, D.H.E, Ph.D

Educational Detail Honors Recognitions
Positions Life Member Work Experience
Research Conferences Paper Presentation
Post NAAC Seminar /Workshops Publication
Other Honors Committee Member Lectures Delivered


Educational detail


1974     B.Sc. Zoology, Mumbai University, 1st class with distinction 4th               rank, National merit scholar (17th rank at national level.).
1976     M.Sc. Zoology – Endocrinology. Mumbai University, 1st class with               distinction, 1st rank.
1978     D.H.E., Mumbai University, 1st class with distinction.

1984  
   M.Sc. (by research), Mumbai University. “Biology of some               crustaceans from the creek near Thane city.”
1988     Ph.D. Mumbai University. “Influence of biotic and abiotic factors               on the biology of commercially important prawn Metapenaeus               monoceros (Fabricius) of Thane creek near Thane city.”

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Honors

  • Honoured with 'Thane Gaurav Award' by Thane Municipal Corporation on 1st October 2006, for extraordinary work in the field of Conservation of Environment.
  • Honoured with 'Paryavaran Mitra Purskar' by The Thane Janata Sahakari Bank, Ltd Thane for Excellence work in the field of environment protection and conservation on June 05, 2010
  • Was conferred the fellowship in recognition of outstanding contribution towards the advancement of aquatic biology in particular and ecology and environment in general in IWP (India Water Partnership) sponsored regional workshop conducted by Indian Association of Aquatic Biology at Hyderabad in April 2005.

Recognitions

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Official Positions

  • Presently working as Principal and Head of the Department of Zoology.
  • Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Mumbai
  • Member of Local managing committee,B. N. Bandodkar College of Science.
  • Nominated Member of Board of Studies for Zoology,Mumbai University
  • Nominated Member of Faculty of Sciences,Mumbai University.
  • Recognized Post Graduate teacher for Mumbai University
  • M.Sc. by Papers from 1986
  • M.Sc. by Research - guide from 1998
  • Ph.D. - Research guide from 2001.
  • Recognized Ph.D. guide for Yashwantrao Chavhan Maharashtra open University from 2002.

 

Other Positions

  • Trustee of HOPE Nature Trust - NGO
  • Executive President of Jidnyasa Vigyan Manch - NGO
  • Nominated by Thane Municipal Corporation as a Member to prepare vision document of Thane city - 2003
  • Selected as member of advisory committee on 'Non Conventional energy resources by Government of India' on 14th November 2005.

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Life member of

  • Indian Association of Aquatic Biologist
  • Indian Society for Comparative Animal Physiology
  • Journal of Ecobiology
  • Journal of Environment & pollution
  • Indian Journal of Environment and Ecoplanning
  • Bionano- Frontier - An International Journal of Science & Technology
  • Fellow of Society of Environment Sciences
  • NGO working in Environment field – Hariyali
  • NGO working for birds 'Maharashtra Pakshi Mitra'

Experience

Work Experience:

Work Experience : 34 years (in the same college)

Worked as Head of Zoology Department from 1994

Worked as Vice Principal from 1999

Worked as I/C Principal from 2003.

Working as Principal from 2008

Life member of Journals / NGO's : 09.

Research Experience: 21 years.

Research Projects completed : 03.

Research Publications: 47 research papers published.

Research and other articles: 11.

Radio talks: 13

Keynote / Plenary Lectures delivered in conferences: 17

Worked as Convener: 11

Papers + Posters presented at National and International conferences : 23

Attended International, National and other conferences: 33

Attended state level conferences, seminars and workshops: 25

Attended Faculty Improvement programmes: 14

Advisory committee member on local bodies: 15

Invited as chief guest: 25

Guest Speaker: 25

Viva -Voce/Subject Expert/ LIC/Committee member: 13

Lectures Delivered: 22

Radio Talks : 13

 

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Students enrolled for Research

  • Three students completed Ph.D. from University of Mumbai.
  • Two student completed M.Sc. (by research) from University of Mumbai.
  • Two students enrolled for Ph.D. in University of Mumbai.
  • Four students enrolled for Ph.D. in YCMOU

Worked as subject expert for Ph.D.

  • University of Amravati
  • University of Aurangabad
  • University of Baroda
  • University of Hyderabad
  • University of Nanded
  • University of Pune

Research project completed

1. 'Study of Pollution Status and Plankton of Two Water bodies from 'Thane City', Submitted to University of Mumbai, July 2003.

2. 'Study of effect of water pH on embryological development of Daphnia spp.' submitted to University of Mumbai, July 2008.

3. 'Bio-Compost' - a Niche for insect diversity, submitted to University of Mumbai, August, 2010.


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Worked as Convenor for

  • Worked as principal coordinatior for teachers workshop, from 18-22 December 2002, at Panvel, (Thane) on "creating environment awareness among students through nature clubs, nature campus etc."
  • National Seminar on Creeks, Estuaries and Mangroves Pollution and Conservation, held at B.N.Bandodkar College of Science, Thane, November 2003.
  • National Seminar on "Human Health and Nutrition, A Biotechnological Approaches"
  • The three days workshop 'Statistics for Non-Statisticians' in September 2005.
  • The three days National Conference on 'Einestein's Theories and present Scenario' in November 2005.
  • The workshop conducted by Jidnyasa Trust Thane on 'Biodiversity' in March 2006.
  • National Conference on 'Linux Thane 2006'.
  • Conference on 'Contaminants in Food and Beverages' October 2007.
  • One day state level seminar on "Reengineering of Libraries" Nov. 2009.
  • National Conference on Intelligent System 26-27 November 2010.
  • Delivered about 20-25 lectures in different schools & colleges regarding environment awareness.

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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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