Faculty of Biochemistry

Achievements/Awards-

1. Participated in Open Education Policy Forum on 7th & 8th October 2019, Warsaw, Poland organized by Centrum Cyfrowe, SPARC and Open Education Consortium.

2. Completed One day online training program on "Basics in EIA: Tools and Technique" organised by Biohm Consultare Pvt. Ltd., Surat in association with scientific Planet Society, Dehradun on 28th September, 2019.

3. Completed 08 week online FDP (03 week equivalent - 128 hours of active engagement) on "Courseware creation using Moodle for Outcome based Education" from 08th July 2019 - 05th Sept, 2019, conducted by the department of ECE under the aegis of Human Resource Development Center (HRDC), Integral University, Lucknow.

4. Participated at National Workshop on "Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Research Proposal Writing" organised by PG & Research Department of Computer Science and Computer Applications, Mass College of Arts and Science, Affiliated to Bhartidarshan University, Chennai held on 17th August, 2019

5. Completed One week National Workshop on "Learning Management System" under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT-MHRD) organised by Department of Educational Technology, SNDT Women's University from 29th July, 2019 to 04th Aug, 2019.

6. Attended & Presented Project at Open Education design workshop in Vipava, Slovenia July 2019.

7. Developed a MOOC on Integrating OERs for Science Education; Hosted by mooKIT, IIT Kanpur as a part of Open Education for a Better World mentoring program, UNESCO and Josef Stefan Institute, Slovenia.

8. Completed 3 week National Workshop on "Design and Development of MOOC (Blended Mode)" under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT-MHRD) organised by Department of Educational Technology, SNDT Women's University from 21st Jan, 2019 to 10th Feb, 2019.

9. Completed Self learning online course on Understanding Open Educational Resources offered by Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.

10. Completed 3 week National Workshop on "Development of Open Education Resources in Higher Education" under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT-MHRD) organised by Department of Educational Technology, SNDT Women's University Aug, 2018.

11. One day workshop on “T. Y. B. Sc. Botany (Credit Based Semester System) Revised Syllabus, Organized by Dept. of Botany, R. J. College in association with Board of studies in Botany, University of Mumbai, 11th June 2016.

12. “Two Day Workshop on Statistical Tools and SPSS” Organized by Dept. of Statistics, Mithibai College, Vile parle, Mumbai, 3rd and 4th February 2015.

13. National Conference on “Aromatherapy – An emerging field” Organized by University of Mumbai and Society of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, held at V. G. Vaze College, Mulund (E), Mumbai, 3rd January 2014.

14. National Workshop on “Chemoprofiling of some therapeuically important plants using sophisticated instruments – HPTLC and HPLC” organized by Dept. of Botany and Herbal Research Lab, Ramnarain Ruia College, 4th and 5th February 2014.

15. One day workshop on “Credit – Based Semester & Revised Grading System for Examinations” for teachers in Biochemistry, Organized by University of Mumbai and Dept. of Biochemistry, Mithibai College, Vile Parle, Mumbai, 19th August 2014.

16. One day workshop on “Introduction to Microfluidics World” Organized by Dept. Of Microbiology, Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai, 5th Feb 2013.

17. One day workshop on “FYBSC (Botany) Credit System, Organized by Dept. of Botany, Jhunjhunwala College, Mumbai, 22nd June 2011.

18. UGC Sponsored State Level Workshop on “Biostatistics and its Applications in Research” Organized by Dept. of Biosciences, Royal College, Mumbai, 23rd & 24th November 2007.

19. Ion Chromatography: Principles, Developments and Applications, Organized by Chromatographic Society of India held at IIT – Bombay, Mumbai, 29 June, 2013.

20. International Conference on “Current Trends in Medicinal Plants Research” organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Pune, Pune, 10th- 12th January 2012.

21. International Conference on “Biodiversity and its Conservation” organized by Modern College, Pune, 28th - 30th January 2011.

22. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘ Environmental Pollution and Monitoring’ organized by Dept. of Chemistry, C.K.T College, Mumbai, 17th & 18th September 2010.

23. National Conference on Medicinal Botany organized by Patkar College, Mumbai, 7th & 8th September 2007.

24. State level Seminar cum Exhibition on Medicinal Plants organized by Sathaye College, Mumbai, 8th January 2007-10th January 2007.

25. Presented Poster at One day National Conference on “Advances in Biological Sciences” organised by Department of Botany, Rizvi college & Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Botany, University of Mumbai on 3rd February 2018.

26. Presented poster “Research meet in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology and Phytochemicals” Organized by Konark Group and V.E.S. College, Chembur, Mumbai on January 18th 2017.

27. Presented poster at “Water Audit for Today and Tomorrow” Organized by Society for Clean Environment (SOCLEEN) and Trans Asian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TACCI), 23rd June 2016.

28. Presented poster and received 3rd prize at “Research meet in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology and Phytochemicals” Organized by Konark Group and Wilson College, Mumbai, 15th January 2016 .

29. Oral Presentation at “XXXVIII All India Botanical Conference of Indian Botanical Society and National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Plant Sciences” Organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 26th – 28th October 2015.

30. Oral Presentation at “XXXVII All India Botanical Conference of Indian Botanical Society and National Symposium on Biodiversity and Climate change” Organized by Dept. of Botany, V. G. Vaze College, Mulund (E), Mumbai, 7th – 9th November 2014.

31. Oral Presentation at “International Conference and Exhibition on Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Natural Products” Organized by OMICS Publishing Group held at Hyderabad, India 21st – 23rd Ocober 2013.

32. XXXV All India Botanical Conference & national Symposium on Role of Plants & Microbes for the betterment of mankind in the changing climate” Organised by MS University, Baroda, Gujarat, December 8th -10th 2012.

33. Deepa Verma; “Comparative study of Groundnut and Pumpkin seeds for In Vitro Anti-oxidant and Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory activities ”

34. Pratik P. Kinare, Jahangir Wani, Meenakshi Vaidya, Deepa Verma & Ishita Joshi “Comparative study of anti-malassezia activity of crude clove oil, marketed clove oil and Standard drug”

35. Oral Presentation at National Seminar on “Horticulture for Livelihood Security, Economic Prosperity and Sustainable Development” organised by HAMP Department, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram (24-26th September, 2012)

36. Deepa V., Meenakshi V.;. “ Preparation of Leaf Protein Concentrate from Vegetable Waste and its Use as a Food Supplement”

37. Posters accepted for AYUSH Sponsored National Seminar on “Current Trends and Recent Advancements on Herbal Formulations” Organized by R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, 21st & 22nd February 2012.

38. Soumya M., Deepa V., Rohan G., Meenakshi V., Hitesh S. “Study of Antimicrobial Activity of a Polyherbal Cough Formulation”

39. Nived S., Minal M., Vinodkumar D., Deepa V., Rohan G., Evaluation of antioxidant activity of Coriandrum sativum Linn (Coriander), Cuminum cyminum Linn (Cumin)

40. Minal M., Nived S., Vinodkumar D., Deepa V., Rohan G., Study of Traditionally used Plants against bacteria causing skin infections.

41. Papers selected for Oral & Poster presentation at International Conference on “Current Trends In Medicinal Plants Research” organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Pune, Pune, 10th- 12th January 2012.

42. Hitesh S., Meenakshi V., Hardik J., Deepa V., Rohan G., Evaluation of antibacterial activity of methanolic extract of leaves of Buchanania lanzan Spreng (chironji).

43. Deepa V., Meenakshi V., Maya C., Hitesh S., Rohan G., Phytochemical Screening & antimicrobial activity of Aqueous & methanolic extract of young & mature leaves of Psidium guajava L. (guava).

44. Basil D., Minal P., Glenys D., Maithilee R., Rohan G., Hitesh S., Deepa V., Antimicrobial & antidandruff activity of ethanolic extract of Zingiber zerumbet Smith. Rhizome.

45. Nived S., Minal M., Vinodkumar D., Deepa V., Rohan G., Biochemical characterization & evaluation of antioxidant activity of selected Indian spices.

46. National Seminar on “ Fungi & Health Care” Organized by Mithibai College, Mumbai & Mycological Society of India (Mumbai Unit), January 6th & 7th, 2012.

47. Pratik K., Jahangir W., Meenakshi V., Hitesh S., Rohan G., Deepa V., Antifungal activity of essential oils extracted from selected spices against Malasezzia furfur.

48. Minal M., Deepa V., Meenakshi V., Nived S., Vinodkumar D., Antifungal activity of leaf extract of Amaranthus gangitecus Linn.

49. XXXIV All India Botanical Conference Organised by Dept. of Botany, University Of Lucknow, Lucknow, October 10-12, 2011.

50. Rohan G., Maya C., Meenakshi V., Hitesh S., Deepa V., Pharmacognostic studies of leaves of Putranjiva roxburghii.

51. Best Poster (1st Prize ) for poster entitled Use of Deacetylated Chitosan Polymersing metacrylic acid (DDCSPMAA) nanoparticles for slow release of fertilizer at One Day National Conference on “ Advances in Biological Sciences” organised by Department of Botany, Rizvi college & Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Botany, University of Mumbai on 3rd February 2018.

52. Chaired a Technical Session in One Day National Conference on “ Advances in Biological Sciences” organised by Department of Botany, Rizvi college & Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Botany, University of Mumbai on 3rd February 2018.

53. Was member of Organising Committee in Jashn-E-Qawwali: 2nd Inter-University National Qawwali Competition 2017-18 held at University of Mumbai on 10th & 11th October 2017.

54. Appointed as Field- coordinator for Monitoring & Evaluation of Extension Work activities for the Year 2017- 2018, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, University of Mumbai.

55. Invited as Subject Expert for the academic audit of the Department of Bioanalytical Science on 14th October 2016, Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai.

56. Reviewer for World Research Journal of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants since January 2016.

57. Reviewer for Journal of Plant Sciences a Journal of Science Publishing group since 2016.

58. 3rd prize for Poster Presentation at “Research meet in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences,Microbiology and Phytochemicals” Organized by Konark Group and Wilson College, Mumbai, 15th January 2016

59. “1-week Hands-on Workshop on Human/ Cancer Cell Culture Techniques and MTT Assay” at International Centre for Stem Cells, Cancer and Biotechnology (ICSCCB), Pune, India, 3rd August 2014- 9th August 2014.

60. “Certificate Course in Plant Tissue Culture” at MITCON Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Centre, Pune, 24th- 31st May 2010.

61. “Genetic Engineering” Conducted by MITCON Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Centre, Pune at VIVA College, Virar, Mumbai, 12th – 14th November 2009.

62. Beginners Course of “Intel Teach to the Future Program” Conducted by Intel, Microsoft, India, 1st -18th October 2002.

63. “Cultivation, Extraction Quality Control & Blending of Aromatherapy Oils” Conducted by Fragrance and Flavour Development Centre, Ministry of Industry, Govt. of India, Kannauj, at BARC, Trombay, 17th- 19th February 2001.

Publications-

1. Tanvi Bore, Victoria M. and Dr. Deepa Verma "Screening of antibiotics in poultry liver, kidney, gall bladder and muscle"; International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research; ISSN 2394 - 7780; Vol. 6/ Issue 2 (VII): 135-139.

2. Nikhil C. Teli, Satish A. Bhalerao, Vinodkumar S. Didwana, Deepa R. Verma “ Microbial Fuel Cell : A Source of Sustainable Energy”; International Journal of Biological Research; ISSN-2321-0524; Vol.5/Issue 6 : 1-12

3. Satish A. Bhalerao, Deepa R. Verma, Vinodkumar S. Didwana, Nikhil C. Teli “Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.) Miers (Guduchi) – An Overview” International Journal of Green and Herbal ChemistrySec. B; Vol.5, No.1, 001-012.

4. Deepa Verma and Meenakshi Vaidya “Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation of Carica papaya l. Leaves with reference to sexual dimorphism” J. Indian bot. Soc. ISSN - 0019 – 4468, Vol. 94 (1 & 2) 2015: 145-148.

5. Deepa Verma and Meenakshi Vaidya “Pharmacognostic evaluation of Carica papaya L. leaves with reference to sexual dimorphism”, International Journal of Green and Herbal Chemistry E-ISSN: 2278-3229 December-2014 – February -2015; Sec. B; Vol.4, No.1, 64-67.

6. Deepa Verma, Meenakshi Vaidya, Smita Phatak “Individual and synergistic effects of Aegle marmelos and Cressa cretica against Staphylococcus aureus”, International Journal of Green and Herbal Chemistry E-ISSN: 2278-3229 December-2014 – February -2015; Sec. B; Vol.4, No.1, 60-63.

7. Satish A Bhalerao, Deepa R Verma, Nikhil C Teli and Ashwin A Trikannad “Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Convolvulus pluricaulis, Choisy.”, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, ISSN: 0975-8585, 2014, 5(3), 629-636.

8. Satish A Bhalerao, Deepa R Verma, Nikhil C Teli And Rohan V Gavankar “A Comprehensive Review: Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze”, International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, (pISSN: 2348-5213; eISSN: 2348-5221), Volume 1 Issue: 4 2014 Pages: 50-58.

9. Deepa Verma, Saininad Ajgaonkar, Neha Sahu, Madhavi Rane, and Nikhil Teli “Pharmacological and Phytochemical Properties of Betula utilis: An Overview.” Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, ISSN: 0975-8585, 2014, 5(5), Pages: 284-288.

10. Satish A Bhalerao, Deepa R Verma, Nikhil C Teli, Vinodkumar S Didwana and Saurabh S Thakur “Ficus racemosa Linn. : A Comprehensive Review” Journal of Applicable Chemistry, ISSN: 2278-1862, 2014, 3 (4): 1423-1431

11. Satish A Bhalerao, Deepa R Verma, Vinodkumar S Didwana and Nikhil C Teli “Saraca asoca (Roxb.), De. Wild: An overview” Annals of Plant Sciences, ISSN: 2287-688X, 2014, 3 (07), 770-775

12. Madhavi H Rane, Neha K Sahu, Saininand S Ajgoankar, Nikhil C Teli and Deepa R Verma “A Holistic Approach on Review of Solanum virginianum. L.” Research and Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, e-ISSN: 2320-1215 p-ISSN: 2322-0112, 2014, 3(3): 1-4.

13. Teli Nikhil, Verma Deepa, Gavankar Rohan and Bhalerao Satish “Isolation, Characterization and Identification of Diesel Engine Oil Degrading Bacteria from Garage Soil and Comparison of their Bioremediation Potential” ; International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, ISSN 2319–1414 Vol. 2(2), 48-52, February (2013).

14. Satish A. Bhalerao, Deepa R. Verma, Rohan V. Gavankar, Nikhil C. Teli, Yatin Y. Rane, Vinodkumar S. Didwana and Ashwin Trikannad “Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Profile and Therapeutic Uses of Piper Betel Linn. - An Overview”; Research and Review: Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, e- ISSN: 2321-6182 p-ISSN: 2347-2332 Volume 1 Issue 2 0ctober- December, 2013 Page No: 10-19.

15. Satish A Bhalerao, Deepa R Verma, Nikhil C Teli, Rohan V Gavankar, Ashwin A Trikannad and Parinita P Salvi “Bioactive Constituents, Ethnobotany and Pharmacological Prospectives of Cassia Tora Linn.”, International Journal of Bioassays, ISSN: 2278-778X, 2013, 02 (11), 1421-1427.

16. Satish A Bhalerao, Deepa R Verma, Nikhil C Teli and Vaibhav R Murukate “Eclipta Alba (L.): An Overview “, International Journal of Bioassays, ISSN: 2278-778X, 2013, 02 (11), 1443-1447.

17. D’souza Rohan, Verma Deepa , Gavankar Rohan and Bhalerao Satish “Bioelectricity Production from Microbial Fuel using Escherichia Coli (Glucose and Brewery Waste) “International Research Journal of Biological Sciences; ISSN 2278-3202 Vol. 2(7), 50-54, July (2013)

18. Pualsa Jagdish , Verma Deepa ,Gavankar Rohan , and Bhagat RD, “Production of Microbial Lipases Isolated From Curd Using Waste Oil as a Substrate” Res J Pharm Biol Chem Sci Volume 4, Issue 3, 2013 (July - September).

19. D’souza R, Verma D , Gavankar R , Bhalerao S. Menezes G “Generation of bioelectricity from Escherichia Coli using a Microbial Fuel cell” “International Journal of Biotechnology and Biosciences; ISSN 2231-0304 Vol. 2(4), 281-285, October – December 2012.

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Hobbies & Interest

Painting, Blogging, Learning new things

Publications

1. Screening of Antibiotics in Poultry Liver, Kidney, Gall Bladder and Muscle / International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research(IJAIR) / ISSN number: 2394 - 7780

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Biochemistry

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TEACHING, PLAYING CRICKET, TRAVELLING.

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