Zoology - Research
Research Activities in the Department
a. Projects (As on April 2012)
| Sr. No | Title | Investigator/s | Funding Agency | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. |
Toxicity of Dithiocarbamate Fungicides and related compounds to Aquatic Animals |
H.V. Ghate |
UGC New Delhi |
1983 |
2. |
Survey Taxonomy and Etho-ecology of Grouse Locust |
S.Y. Paranjape |
UGC New Delhi |
1986 |
3. |
Survey, Taxonomy and Biology of Agriculturally important Orthopteroids |
S.Y. Parajape |
ICAR, New Delhi |
1987 |
4. |
Survey, Taxonomy and Biological Studies on Economically Important Amphibians |
S.Y. Parajape H.V.Ghate |
MPEDA, Cochin |
1988 |
5. |
Plant Animal Association in relation to Grouse Locust |
S.Y. Paranjape |
DOE New Delhi /ZSI Kolkata |
1989 |
6. |
Teratogenic effects of Dithiocarbamates and related compounds in Chick Embryo. |
H.V.Ghate |
– |
1989 |
7. |
To Assess the Pest Status of Agriculturally Important species of Grouse Locusts |
A.M. Bhalerao |
UGC, New Delhi |
1994 |
8. |
Study of Pheromone secretion from Tergal Gland Complex and its effect on Reproductive Behavior of Supella |
S.J. Thatte |
UGC, New Delhi |
1996 |
9. |
Survey Taxonomy and Biology of Tortoise Beetles in and around Pune |
H.V.Ghate |
– |
1999 |
10. |
Role of Growth Hormone in Early Morphogenesis in Chick Embryo |
N.M. Naidu |
UGC, New Delhi |
1999 |
11. |
Study of Urban Ecology of Butterflies around Pune |
S.J. ThatteH.V.Ghate |
– |
2000 |
12. |
Comparative study of selected tortoise beetles with special emphasis on detailed morphology of larvae/pupae. |
H.V.Ghate |
– |
2001 |
13. |
Biodiversity of Plant Bugs of Pune Region |
A.M. Bhalerao |
UGC, New Delhi |
2003 |
14. |
Investigation of the Microflora of Insectsof Western Ghats for Bioactive Molecules (in collaboration with NCCS, Pune) |
Y.S. Shouche (NCCS) PIH.V. Ghate (Co-Invest) |
DBT, New Delhi |
2004 |
15. |
Biodiversity of Cerambycidae beetles of Pune |
H.V. GhateA.M. Bhalerao |
BCUD, University of Pune |
2006 |
16. |
Biodiversity of Earthworms in Pune District (Maharashtra), Assessing the Potential for Culturing these species and a Comparative Study of their Efficacy in Waste Management |
N.M. Naidu |
BCUD, University of Pune |
2006 |
17. |
DNA Barcoding Butterflies of Western Ghats(in collaboration with NCCS, Pune) |
Y.S. Shouche (NCCS) PIH.V. Ghate (Co-Invest) |
DBT, New Delhi |
2010 |
18. |
Taxonomical Studies on Scarabaeinae Dung Beetles in and around Pune |
B.T. KalbageS.J.Thatte |
BCUD, University of Pune |
2010 |
19. |
Study of Mantodea |
Gauri Sathye, Woman Scientist |
DST-WOS-B Project |
Completed Sept 2011 |
Ph.D. Staff Details
| Name of the Staff Member | Research Area | Year of Degree awarded |
|---|---|---|
Dr. Bharat T. Kalbage |
Fresh water and Zooplankton |
November 2022 |
Dr. P.S.Kudnar |
Fresh water Biology |
March 2012 |
Dr. Yugandhar S. Shinde |
Limnology |
October 2012 |
Dr. Shubhangi S. Puranik |
Stress protein |
March 1997 |
Dr.Priyanka Dutta Saha |
Entomology |
November 2015 |
Research Activities:
| Name of the Guide | Research Area |
|---|---|
Dr. Yugandhar Shinde |
Limnology |
Dr. Shubhangi Puranik |
Nanoparticles and , Cancer Biology |
Dr. Manisha A. Modak (Asso. Guide) |
Diabetes , Cancer Biology |
Dr. Savita Datar (Asso. Guide) |
Diabetes , Cancer Biology |
Dr. Sanjay Kharat (Upto 2021) (Asso. Guide) |
Ichthyology |
Dr. Sakharam B. Patil (Upto 2021) (Asso. Guide) |
Hydrobiology |
Dr. Ravindra V. Kshirsagar (Upto 2021) (Asso. Guide) |
Freshwater zoology and sericulture |
Dr. Shakera A. Inamdar (Upto 2021) (Asso. Guide) |
– |
Dr. Anand D. Padhye (Asso. Guide) |
– |
Research Student Details
Registered Students
| Name of the Student | Name of the Guide | Research Area |
|---|---|---|
Renuka R. Khairnar |
Dr. Yugandhar Shinde |
Limnology |
Shruti Yeola |
Dr. Yugandhar Shinde |
Limnology |
Imran Patel |
Dr. Shubhangi Puranik |
Nano particles and Cancer Biology |
Mohinaj Mahedi |
Dr. Shubhangi Puranik |
Nano particles and Cancer Biology |
Prachi Surwade |
Dr. Shubhangi Puranik |
Nano particles and Cancer Biology |
Netra Kulkarni |
Dr. Manisha Modak (Associated Guide) |
Diabetes |
Ashwini Patil |
Dr. Manisha Modak |
Diabetes |
Varada Kulkarni |
Dr. Savita Datar |
Cancer Biology |
Ph.D. Completed Students
| Name of the Student | Name of the Guide | Research Area | Year of Degree awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
Mr. Nirbhay S. Pimple |
Dr. Sanjay Kharat |
Ichthyology |
Oct 2020 |
Mr. Rupesh N Raut |
Dr. Sanjay Kharat |
Ichthyology |
Sept 2021 |
Mr. Sachin Gosavi |
Dr. Sanjay Kharat |
Ichthyology |
Aug 2019 |
Mrs. Bharti V. Patil |
Dr. S.B. Patil |
Hydrobiology |
April 2021 |
Ms.Rujuta Deshpande |
Dr. Manisha Modak |
Cancer Biology |
July 2023 |
Mr. Ramprakash Bhaiyyalal |
Dr. Ravindra Kshirsagar |
Sericulture |
June 2019 |
Ms. Rutika Jagtap |
Dr. Shubhangi Puranik |
Nanoparticles and Cancer |
Dec. 2022 |
Consultancy provided in areas :
1) Dr. Yugandhar Shinde – Ostracod Taxonomy
2) Dr. H.V. Ghate – Insect taxonomy and identification
Skill Development Courses :
| Name of the Course | Duration | Coordinator of the course | Link to the syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
Integrated Vermitechnology |
3 days |
Dr. B.T. Kalbage |
– |
Course on Limnology |
7 days |
Dr.Yugandhar S.Shinde |
– |
Animal tissue culture |
6 days |
Dr. Shubhangi Puranik |
– |
Taxonomy for beginners |
8 days |
Dr.Priyanka Dutta Saha |
– |
Techniques in Molecular biology |
4 days |
Netra kulkarni and Varada kulkarni |
– |
Models in developmental biology |
7 days |
Dr. Shubhangi Puranik |
– |