Biotechnology - Research
Research publications
| Name of the faculty | International Papers | National Papers | Papers Presented in Conference | Book Chapters | Total publications | Total impact factor | Total citation | h-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr. Mrs.S.V. Bhagat |
2 |
1 |
9 |
– |
12 |
– |
– |
– |
Mrs. R.S. Thombre |
17 |
9 |
38 |
8 |
66 |
13.8 |
43 |
3 |
Mrs.R.M. Phadke |
– |
– |
13 |
– |
13 |
– |
– |
– |
Dr. G.M. Litake |
7 |
3 |
– |
– |
10 |
11.19 |
161 |
6 |
Mr. R.L. Dabhade |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
Dr. S. S. Sathaye |
3 |
– |
– |
1 |
4 |
46.18 |
210 |
4 |
Dr. Sharad Goswami |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
Dr. Archana Kacchaway |
1 |
4 |
2 |
– |
7 |
0.60 |
– |
– |
Ms. Radhika Oke |
4 |
– |
2 |
1 |
6 |
13.8 |
– |
– |
Dr. Kanekar Pradnya |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
7.6 |
1254 |
19 |
Ongoing Research Projects :
| Principal Investigator | Title | Funding agency | Amount (Rs.) | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr. (Mrs.) Sangeeta V. Bhagat |
Screening of some indigenoud plant species for XAnthine Oxidase inhibitors- Potential remedy for gout |
SPPU – BCUD |
1,60,000/- |
2014-2016 |
Completed |
Dr. Rebecca Thombre |
Studies on bacterioruberin and membrane proteins from Haloarchaea isolated from Mumbai |
SPPU – BCUD |
2,30,000/- |
2014-2016 |
Completed |
Dr. P.B. Vidyasagar |
Study of growth, antibiotic resistance and physiological parameters of haloarchaea under simulated |
SPPU – BCUD |
2,75,000/- |
2016-2018 |
Completed |
Dr. Geetanjali M. Litake |
Studies on environmental dissemination of MDR Staphylococcus species |
SPPU – BCUD |
1,80,000/- |
2014-2016 |
Completed |
Mr. Ravi L. Dabhade |
Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles and studies on nitrate reductase |
SPPU – BCUD |
1,30,000/- |
2014-2016 |
Completed |
Ms. Rama Phadke |
Study of Cytotoxic effect of Curcin Protein from Jatrofa CurcasL. |
UGC-MRP |
3,35,000/- |
2017 |
Completed |
Dr. P.P.Kanekar (CSIR Emeritus scientist) |
Exploring halophiles from west coast of India for production of bacteiorhodopsin novel protein that converts light energy into electrical energy |
CSIR |
7,00,000/- |
2013-2016 Extended for one year (2016-17) |
Completed |
Dr. Rebecca Thombre |
Astrobiology experiments on Effect of impact and space related stress on micro-organisms isolated from rocks: Implications for origin of life and Lithopanspermia |
ISRO, Govt. of India |
14,50,000/ |
2017-19 |
Completed |
Dr. Rebecca Thombre |
Résponse of extremophiles from Tirez lake to space related stress: Implications for exploring habitability Mars and Europa |
Europlanet European Union, UK |
Travel Grant for Spain, Europe |
2017-19 |
Completed |
Dr. Rebecca Thombre |
VUV irradiation of molecules of Astrobiological interest |
NSRRC. |
NSRRC. |
2017-19 |
Completed |
Dr. Rebecca Thombre (Co-Pi |
EUV spectroscopy of interstellar icy mantles |
NSRRC. |
Beam Time Grant at Taiwan |
2017-19 |
Completed |
Ms. Radhika Oke |
Isolation of Cell free extract/Enzyme responsible for biodegradation properties to the organism: The concept of Enzymatic Bioremediation |
Sakal India Foundation Research Fellowship |
20,000 |
2017-19 |
Completed |
Completed Research Projects:
| Name & Designation of the Staff | Research Project Major/Minor | Funding agency | Duration from____ To____ | Amount Rs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr. Sangeeta Bhagat HOD |
Minor |
BCUD |
1,60,000/- |
2014-2016 |
Dr. Rebecca Thombre Asst. Professor |
Minor Minor Minor Major |
GC-CAM BCUD UGC ISRO-UOP |
2005-2008 2012-2014 2013-2015 2013-2015 |
6,00,000/- 2,00,000/- 90,000/- 16,04,000/- |
Dr. Shubhangi Puranik Asst. Professor |
Minor |
UGC |
2009-2011 |
70,000/- |
Mrs. Rama Phadke Asst. Professor |
Minor |
BCUD |
2006-2008 |
2,00,000/- |
Dr. P.P.Kanekar (CSIR Emeritus scientist) |
Minor |
CSIR |
2013-2016 |
23,00,000/- |
Patent:
An Indian patent entitled “ A process for synthesis of biostablized gold nanoparticles using water hyacinth”.
Application No: 3223/MUM/2014
Applicant: Principal, Modern College,Pune-5.
Inventors: Rebecca Thombre, Atith Chitnis, Yash Bogawat, Rochelle Colaco, Vedant Kadam
Department of Biotechnology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -5
Participation in Aavishkar-2015:
Fourteen students from B.Sc. and M.Sc. Biotechnology had participated in poster competition ‘Aavishkar-2015’ organized by BCUD, Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Four posters out of seven were selected for university level presentation.
One poster was selected for state level presentation.
Ph.D. Staff Details
| Sr. No. | Name of the Staff Member | Research Area | Year of Degree awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
1. |
Dr. Mrs. Rama Phadke |
Biotechnology |
August 2020 |
2. |
Dr. Sharad Goswami |
Botany |
Dec 2001 |
3. |
Dr. Mrs. Sukhada Akole |
Micorbiology |
Jan 2017 |
4. |
Dr. Pooja Thakurdas Sane |
Biochemistry |
Oct 2012 |
5. |
Dr. Mukta Nagpurkar |
Plant Biotechnology |
August 2022 |
6. |
Dr.Kavita Nandkumar Hadawale |
Neuroscience |
Sept 2021 |
7. |
Dr. Gauri Nerkar |
Plant Biotechnology |
– |