Dr. Supriya Thale

Dr. SUPRIYA THALE

Contact Details: A/304, Gopalkrishna CHS

                                                         Thane-Belapur Road,

                                                         Vitawa,

                                                         Thane – 400605

Email:                                s.sups1983@gmail.com, supriyathale@vazecollege.net

Mobile:                                       9767703298

Date of Birth:                            3rd June 1983

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified SET Examination in the subject Life sciences (2021-22).

Ph. D (Savitribai Phule Pune University)  degree awarded (July 2014) thesis entitled “Diversity analysis in Psoralea corylifolia syn Cullen corylifolia and screening for DNA Polymerase inhibitor activity.

M.Sc (Botany) specialization Cytogenetics           Grade “A” with GPA 7.35

University of Pune (May 2006).

B.Sc (Botany),(April 2004)                                    First Class with Distinction.

University of Pune                                     

Working Experience:

Working for past 9 years as Assistant Professor (adhoc) in Department of Botany V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mulund, Mumbai 400081.

Worked as Assistant Professor in Department of Botany, K. J. Somaiya College, from 1st August 2016-25th October 2016 under unaided section.

Research Associate in Drug Monitoring Research Institute, Rabale, Navi Mumbai from February 2014-May 2014.

Worked as lecturer in the Department of Botany, J.S.M College, Alibuag. from July 2006 till April 2007.

Subjects Taught (For UG and PG courses):

Cell biology and Molecular biology  

Medicinal Botany and Pharmacognosy,

Biotechnology and Genetics

Pteridophyta, Economic Botany, Techniques and Instrumentation.

Cirricular and Co - curricular activities carried out:

College Committees: Presently working as members of the following committees in V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous)

1. Member of Examination committee: As a member of examination committee, I am involved in various examination related work.

2. Member of Board of Studies (Department of Botany, V.G. Vaze College): Framing of syllabus for UG and PG course in the subject Botany under NEP 2022.

3. Member of Green Initiative Committee: As a member of Green initiative committee and green club we conduct various environment awareness programs 

4.     Member of Green Club: This club is part of an initiative of Government of Maharashtra and UNICEF programs.  Under the umbrella of this club, we have conducted activities like disposal of Floral waste during festival times, E-waste disposal, plantation drives.

5. Member of Dimensions Committee: Involved in organization of event.

6. Member of Degree distribution, Prize Distribution, G.D. Kelkar and R. A. Kulkarni lecture series. (Till academic year 2023)

7. Member of Cultural Committee (Till academic year 2019).

I have also conducted various activities and workshops under Star college scheme like Separation of plant pigments using column chromatography and its Spectrophotometric analysis.

Organised Science Exhibition for BMC School students.

Conducted Entrepreneurship development workshops in Plant Tissue Culture, Algal Biotechnology, Essential oil extraction and its formulations.

Extracurricular Activities carried out:

Consultancy work carried out:

Consultant with Association of Homeopathic Research (ARH): I am currently involved in the collaborative work with ARH where we focus on the use of homeopathic medicines in plant growth and yield.

Collaboration: Working in collaboration with Prasad Chitiksa (NGO) in Ganeshpuri region. Involved in conducting activities for tribal people and students in this region.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Worked as Co-ordinator for Vanaspati Abhyas Prakalpa by Vidhyan Bharati from March 2022 to March 2023. 

Guided Research Project titled “Screening of various algal extracts for their anti-lipase activity” which was presented by Ms. Sharma Priyanshi in Medicine and Pharmacy Category and PG Level at 18th Aavishkar: Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Research Convention (Zonal Round) organised by the University of Mumbai at Anna Leela College of Commerce and Economics and Shobha Jayaram Shetty College for BMS, Kurla, Mumbai on December 11, 2023 for Mumbai II zone.

Guided research proposal titled “A study on extraction and commercial application of Kigelia africana fruit dye in textile industry” which was presented by Ms. Dandekar Harsha and Mr. Sumit Tiwari in Pure Sciences category and UG level for the Selection Round of 16th Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2021-22 for zone.

Guided research proposal titled “Potential of homeopathic medicines Cuprum metallicum on growth and Plant defense system in Capsicum annum infected with Colletotrichium capsici” which was presented by Ms. Jagruti Navale and Ms. Pragati Vaish in Agriculture and Animal 3Husbandry category and UG level for the Selection Round of 14th Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2019-20 held at Vivekanand education Society’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai on December 24, 2019 for Mumbai 2 zone and Final round (University level) held at Kishinchand Chellaram College, Churchgate, Mumbai on January 4, 2019.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

Book chapter: Psoralea corylifolia: A Herbal Drug with Promising Metabolites and Pharmacology Activity (May 2023). Bioactives and Pharmacology of Legumes. Apple Academic Press. Hard ISBN: 9781774911266 ebook: 9781003304555. Pages 327-338.

Book chapter titled "Hairy Roots: In Production of Secondary Metabolites"(2021). Advances and Perspectives in Plant Tissue Culture (Volume - 1). Integrated Publications,Delhi ISBN 978-93-90471-72-0. Pages 49-59.

Baikar S. and Malpathak N (2011).Genetic characterization and biochemical analysis in the populations of P. corylifolia L. from Western Maharashtra.JBES 1(4): 280-288.

Supriya Baikar and Nutan Malpathak (2010). Secondary metabolites as DNA topoisomerase inhibitors: A new era towards designing of anticancer drugs. Phcog Rev. 4(7):12-26. Cited by-65.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES:

PAPER PRESENTED:

Participated and presented (Oral presentation) paper entitled “Effect of Kigelia africana (Lam). Benth. Fruit extracts on fabric Dyeing” in One day International Multidisciplinary conference on Setting Benchmarks: Research, Innovation, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship (IMCB-RISE 2024) 21ST February 2024 organised by KET’s V. G. Vaze College (Autonomous) Mumbai.

Participated and presented a paper entitled “A study on the dyeing properties of fruits of Kigella africana (Lam) Benth. fruit extracts.” in Two days International conference on Recent advances in Science, Technology, Humanities and Management on 10th and 11th February 2023 organised by KET’s V. G. Vaze College (Autonomous) Mumbai.

Presented a paper titled “Cyborg Botany: Intriguing technology arising from amalgamation of Botany and Electronics” in Multidisciplinary International Conference 2021 on Disruptive Innovations in Business, Science and Humanities organised by the Department of Commerce, V. G. Vaze College, on 8th October 2021.

Presented the research work “Effectiveness of homeopathic drug Cuprum metallicum on disease resistance in plants'' in a seminar on “Nanotechnology (Homoeopathic dosage Formulations) in the treatment of Human, Animal and Plant Diseases” organized by Association of Homoeopathy (ARH) on 22nd December 2019 at V. G. Vaze College, Mulund.

Disha Bande, Gayatri Chachad and Supriya Thale presented a paper entitled “Effect of homeopathic drug on seed germination and antifungal activity” in the National conference on Emerging trends in Mycotechnology 2018 organized by KME Society’s G. M. Momin Women’s College, Bhiwandi on 5th -6th January 2018.

Poster entitled: “Direct Analysis in Real time (DART) by Mass Spectrometric technique for determining the variation in metabolite profiles of Psoralea corylifolia L. (Cullen corylifolia)” presented at the national conference Exploring stratergies for enhancement of secondary metabolites in medical plants from 13th -14th February 2013 by Department of Botany, University of Pune.

Poster entitled: “Isolation and purification of compounds from extracts of Psoralea corylifolia L. (Cullen corylifolia L) by column chromatography” presented at the International conference on Current trends in medicinal plants research from 10th -12th January 2012.

Poster entitled “Exploring secondary metabolites as DNA topoisomerase inhibitors”. (Awarded as the Best Poster) presented at National Seminar on Plant Biodiversity for Sustainable Development from March 10th -12th 2011 by Department of Botany, University of Pune.

Poster entitled “Enhancement of secondary metabolites producton in vivo using Piriformospora indica: A promising plant growth promoting fungi”. presented at the National Symposium on Recent Advances in Plant tissue culture and biotechnological researches in India, held from 4th -6th Feb 2011 by MNIAS, Bikaner-Rajasthan.

Participated in International conference on biodiversity and its conservation held from     January 28th -30th 2011 by Modern College of Science, Arts and Commerce, Shivaji Nagar Pune.

Poster entitled “Flavonoids and isoflavonoids from Psoralea corylifolia L. as important targets important targets in clinical research.” presented at the National Symposium on current trends in plant tissue culture and XXXI PTCA annual meet held from 3rd to 5th March 2010 by Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

Poster entitled “Genetic characterization and biochemical analysis on the populations of Psoralea corylifolia L from Western Maharashtra. (Awarded as the Best poster) presented at the “International symposium on current trends in aromatic and medicinal plants (AROMED)” held from 21st -24th Feb 2010 by CIMAP, Lucknow

Poster entitled “Screening populations of Psoralea corylifolia for assessment of biochemical diversity” presented at the Seminar on Plant secondary metabolite production - emerging technologies held from January 2010.

Poster entitled “Enhancement of secondary metabolite content in plants (in vivo and iv vitro) using biotic and abiotic elicitors held from 8th -9th January 2010 by the Department of Botany, Pune University.

Poster entitled “RAPD markers in assessment of genetic diversity” presented at the National seminar on “In the role of care-takers of Biosphere” held from 14th – 16th Feb 2008 by Department of Botany, Vidya Prathisthan, Arts Science and Commerce college, Baramati.

WORKSHOP/FDP/WEBINAR/SEMINAR ATTENDED AND CONDUCTED:

Participated in One day National Seminar on “Harnessing the Power of Tree Economy” held on Monday 5th February 2024, in St. Xaviers College.

Participated in the workshop for Green Club Coordinator on the topic of “YEWS-Youth Engagement and Waste Stewardship” An initiative of the Government of Maharashtra and UNICEF on 28th August 2023 in Bedekar College, Thane.

Participated in one day “National Seminar on the Role of Botanists in the 21st Century and Bioprospecting of our Plant Resources” in association with Indian Botanical Society, Mumbai Chapter organised by D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai on 25th February 2023.

Participated in the session on “Blooms taxonomy: It’s Applications” organised by KET’s V. G. Vaze College (Autonomous) Mumbai on 15th April, 2023.

Attended a state level workshop on Mathematical and computational applications in Biology on 8th and 9th July 2021 organized by HSNC University, Mumbai.

Participated and successfully completed One week Faculty Development Program on “Google Sites Development and You Handling” organized by Information technology Department and Skill development Centre in association with IQAC, V. G. Vaze College from 21st June 2021 to 26th June 2021.

Attended the online workshop on “Standard Operating Procedures” organized by the IQAC of The KET’s V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) on 15th June, 2021.

Attended the online workshop on “Drafting Policies and Procedures” organized by the IQAC of The KET’s V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) on 14th June, 2021. 

Attended the Online Workshop on “Restoring the Ecosystem: Experiments and Road Ahead” held on 5th June 2021 organized by ‘The Departments of History and Environmental Studies’ of The KET’s V.G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) in collaboration with ENV VIGIL. 

Attended the webinar titled “LET’s CELEBRATE LIFE”, organized by Women Development Cell of Vaze College, on Monday, March 08, 2021.

Attended the webinar titled “Effective Mentoring” organized by Student Support,  Welfare and Remedial Coaching Committee On 30th March 2021.

Attended National webinar on "Herbal Excipients in Finished Pharmaceutical Products - A New Venture" Organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai in collaboration with Natucare India, Mumbai held on 21st June 2020.

Attended webinar on “ Biodiversity conservation: When and How…??? organized by Department of Botany, K. J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce on 28th May 2020.

Attended webinar on “ Costa Rica: A Biodiversity Hotspot” on 25th May 2020 organised by Department of Botany R. D. and S. H. National College and S. W. Science college, Mumbai.

Attended the webinar on “Mangroves and Mangroves Associates- Great Strugglers in Nature” held on 22nd May 2020 on World’s Biodiversity Day conducted by Department of Botany K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai.

Attended the webinar on “Molecular Taxonomy and DNA Barcoding: Concepts, Methods and Applications on 20th May 2020 organised by the Department of Botany R. D. and S. H. National College and S. W. Science college, Mumbai.

Attended webinar on “Drug Discovery in medicinal plants an integrated approach” organised by Department of Botany, K. J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce on 16th May 2020.

Participated In Webinar On “Introduction to Product Development Tools - By Value Creations ” organised by Department of post graduate diploma in Perfumery and cosmetology management (PGDPCM) of V. G. Vaze college on 15th May 2020.

Participated in a webinar on “ Chromatography: Types and its recent applications” on 13th May 2020 organised by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology K. C. College Mumbai

Participated in the International webinar on Epidemics and Pandemeics: Challenges of the Past and Present organized by the Department of History, V. G. Vaze College on 16th May 2020.

Participated in a webinar on “ Understanding Food Psychology” on 12th May 2020 organized by Department of Microbiology K. C. College Mumbai.

Attended webinar on “Role of Industry in Development and Academics  of Science and Commerce  organized by Department of Botany, K. J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce on 12th May 2020.

Attended a National level webinar on “ Technological uses of fungi: Some modern approaches” on 13th May 2020 organized by The Mycological Society of India- Mumbai Unit.

Attended International webinar on “Plant-derived smoke compound as biostimulants and their application in crops” on 9th May 2020 organized by the Department of Botany KLE Society’s Science & Commerce College Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai

Participated in one week Faculty Development Program on “ Modern Educational tools and Pedagological practices for Online Teaching” organized by Vidyalankar Institute of Technology Mumbai from 21st to 25th June 2020.

Attended Online workshop on “ Appointment procedures for Degree College Teachers” Organised By “G. D. Kelkar Skill Development Centre & Finishing School” of KET’s V. G. Vaze College on 12th  June, 2020.

Participated in 5 days online Faculty Development Program on the topic “ Evolution from Offline to Online Teaching organised by Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College, Thane from 30th May to 3rd June 2020.

Attended 2 days TLC workshop on Plant Physiology and Biochemistry under PMMMNMTT, on 3rd and 4th March 2018.

Attended a one day workshop on T.Y.B.Sc revised syllabus in the subject of Environmental Science-Applied Component”, organized by Department of Lifesciences, K.C. College In collaboration with BOS in Zoology, University of Mumbai on 20th June 2017.

Attended Workshop on “Taxonomy and Bioprospecting “ held in New Delhi from 28th January to 6th February 2008.

Resource Person

Worked as a Co-Chairperson for the technical session at the Two-day International Trans disciplinary Web Conference, “The Pandemic Turn: Challenges, Directions and Innovations in the New order on 26th February 2021 organised by V. G. Vaze College, Mulund.

Worked as Resource Person for the workshop on Algal Biotechnology conducted by Department of Botany, V. G. Vaze College. form 4th July to 6th July 2019 for T.Y.B.Sc. Biotechnology students.

Worked as Resource Person “Hands on training in Plant tissue culture and secondary metabolite workshop” conducted by Department of Botany, V. G. Vaze College from8th Oct to 13th Oct 2018.

Worked as Resource Person “Hands on training in Mushroom Cultivation” conducted by Department of Botany, V. G. Vaze College.

Worked as a Resource person and participated in the DBT-sponsored training Course on “Molecular Markers and Their Application In Plant Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, Pune University from 2nd to 22nd February 2010.

RESEARCH AREAS AND WORK DONE:

Presently working on Screening of various algal extracts for their anti-lipase activity and its application in various formulations.

Projects worked on:

Effect of homeopathic medicines (Cuprum, Mercuralis and Sulphur) on plant growth and biochemical constituents. Model system studied: Tomato, Chilli. The project is carried out in collaboration with Association of Homeopathic Research (ARH). 

Diversity analysis in Psoralea corylifolia L (Cullen corylifolia) and screening for DNA polymerase inhibitor activity.

Endophytic fungi Piriformosporaindica to enhance the production of secondary metabolites by infecting the plantlets of P. corylifolia.

M. Sc Projects

Genetic Assessment of Some Grape Varieties Using MicroSatellite Markers done in Agharkar Research Institute, Pune.

Tissue Culture and Agrobacterium- mediated Transformation in Rice Variety Ambemohar- tamda. Department of Botany, University of Pune.

References:

Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve - Former HOD Department of Botany V. G. Vaze College.

Prof. Dr. Ajit Kengar - Head Department of Botany V. G. Vaze College.

Prof. Nutan Malpathak- Retd Prof and Head Department of Botany (Pune University).

Prof. Dr. Ratanakar Thengane- Retd Prof, Department of Botany (Pune University).

Dr. Manjushri Deodhar- Retd Head Department of Botany (V.G. Vaze College).

Dr. Supriya Thale