Achievements/Awards

Research Interest

Hobbies & Interest

Traveling, Cooking, Meditation, Listening Music.

Publications

1. More, S., & Durve, S. (2019). ANTIOXIDATIVE AND GLYCOLYSIS METABOLIC ENZYMES IN MUGIL CEPHALUS AS BIOMARKERS OF AQUATIC METAL POLLUTION. Trends in Fisheries Research, 36-42.Volume 8, Issue 1.

2. More, S., & Durve, S. (2019). ANTIOXIDATIVE ENZYME IN MUGIL CEPHALUS AS A BIOINDICATORS FOR AQUATIC METAL POLLUTION. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, 101-105. Volume 6, Issue 1 (XXXV) : 

3. More, S., & Durve, S. (2017). ASSESSMENT AND BIOACCUMULATION OF HEAVY METALS IN MULLET FISH FROM SATPATI, DISTRICT PALGHAR, MAHARASHTRA. Eco Friendly and Socially Responsive Economy and Equity: Issues and Challenges of 21st Century for Emergent Sustainable Development Amongst SAARC  Countries (Proceedings), 108-114.

4. More, S., (2014). (Abstract) Utilization of ulva for monitoring and bioaccumulation of heavy metals in coastal zones. 37th ALL INDIA CONFERENCE OF THE INDIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY.

5. More, S., (2014). Evaluation and Comparison of iron concentration in water samples and tissue samples of fish species Labeo. Rohita from two local lakes (Achole lake and Chakreshwar lake in thane district). BIONANO FRONTIER, 63-69. Volume 7.

Ph.D (University of Mumbai)., 

M.Sc (Botany), B.Ed

Teaching in VIVA since 16 Years. *

Additional Qualification *

E-diploma in Sustainable business strategy

Specialization/Expertise *

BOTANY- CYTOGENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING, BIOSTATISTICS

Achievements/Awards 

Awarded K.S. BILGRAMI MEDAL in 2012 for best research poster by Indian Botanical Society.

Completed Minor research project- University of Mumbai- in 2016-17

Appointed as BOS (2018) member in Biotechnology , Somaiya College (Autonomous), Vidhya Vihar Mumbai.

Appointed as Chairperson for TYBSc Biotechnology (theory ) 18-19, 19 -20. 

Presented project on MOOC titled " Development of Research Based Pedagogical tools RBPTs in Science education under UNESCO chair at SLOVENIA July 2018. 

Invited as resource trainer for RBPTs and Visiting faculty in Biostatistics at various institutions.

Appointed as convener for Syllabus framing in Biotechnology (FY) 2021 University of Mumbai.

Research Interest

Plant profiling, Molecular biology, Fermentation, HPTLC,  Screening yeast and lactobacillus Biodiversity 

Hobbies & Interest 

Gardening

Publications

1. Rohan Gavankar - Conference proceedings- Lactobacillus 2018

2. Rohan Gavankar and Deepa- Contributed chapter on techniques on chromatography 2018

3. Rohan  Gavankar  and  Maya  Chemburkar  “  Media  optimization  for bioethanol  production  using  a  native  isolated  strain  from  Mahua  flowers” IOSR Journal  of Biotechnology  and  Biochemistry  (IOSR-JBB):  2016

4. Rohan  Gavankar  and  Maya  Chemburkar  “  Isolation  and  characterisation of  native yeast  from  mahua  flowers” International  Journal  of Current Microbiology  and  Applied  Sciences  (IJCMAS):   Nov  2016

5. Rohan  Gavankar  and  Maya  Chemburkar  “Genetic  analysis  of  Madhuca longifolia  (J.  Koenig  ex.  L.)  J.F.  Macbr  using  RAPD  markers  ” International Journal  of Current  Microbiology  and  Applied  Sciences  (IJCMAS):  AugSept  2016.

6. Rohan  Gavankar  and  Maya  Chemburkar  “  Extraction  of  high  quality genomic  DNA  from  Madhuca  longifolia  (J.  Koenig  ex.  L.)  J.F.  Macbr” International  Journal  of Bioassays  (ijbio).  2016

7. Kakoli  Dasharma,  Rohan  Gavankar,  Basil  R.  D’Mello  "Cytological  Effect of  UV  Radiations  and  Chemical  Mutagens  on  Pisum  Sativum  L. Andhordeum  Vulgare  L”  International  Journal  of  bioassays  in  December 2015. 

8. Basil  Dmello,  Maithilee  Raut,  Rohan  Gavankar,  Deepa  Verma,  maya Chemburkar.,  Production  of  Aflatoxin  by  Aspergillus  flavus  using  modified and  testing  its  toxicogenic  activity  on  plant  models.,  International  journal  of Bioassay.

9.  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 Betle  Linn.  –  An  Overview;  Research  and  Reviews:  Journal  of Pharmacognosy  and  Phytochemistry,  RRJPP  |  Volume 1 |  Issue  2 |  October- December,  2013  

10. 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).  

11.  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).  

12. 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). 

13. 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

Achievements/Awards *

1. Appointed as the member of syllabus framing committee for M.Sc. Biotechnology by University of Mumbai

2. Appointed as a paper setter and Moderator for M.Sc. university level examination by University of Mumbai

3. Invited as a guest faculty to deliver a lecture on bioinformatics at Dept. of Botany, Bhavan's College, Mumbai.

Publications 

M.Sc. Life Sciences (University of Mumbai), 

B.Sc. Microbiology (University of Mumbai)

Additional Qualification

B.Ed. 

Qualified PET 2020 

Specialization/Expertise 

Life Sciences 

Achievements/Awards

Appointed as a paper setter for T.Y.B.Sc.  university level examination by University of Mumbai

Appointed as an Examiner for T.Y.B.Sc.  university level examination by University of Mumbai.

Worked as an extension work teacher as a part of Extension Work Activity of The Department of Lifelong Learning &. Extension [DLLE], Mumbai University

Conducted a 4 day Workshop as a Resource Person on ‘Techniques in Microbiology’ at Viva College organized by VCARD (VIVA Centre for Advanced Research and Development 

Research Interest  

Human Biology, microbiology 

Hobbies & Interest  

Listening to music 

M.Sc. Life Sciences with specialization in Biotechnology

B.Sc. Life Sciences  from R. Ruia College, Mumbai

Additional Qualification

CSIR UGC NET Exam (June 2013 - AIR -27, Dec. 2013 -AIR 25)

Maharashtra SET (Dec 2013)

Diploma in Import-Export Management from K.C. College, Mumbai.

Teaching in VIVA since 10 years

Specialization/Expertise 

Biotechnology

M.Sc Microbiology 

Additional Qualification

CSIR-NET (LS), ARS-NET, GATE and MH- SET(SPPU) qualified 

Specialization/Expertise 

Industrial Biotechnology, Medical Microbiology 

Teaching in VIVA since 8 years

Research Interest 

Understanding molecular mechanism of antibiotic resistance development in clinical isolates 

Hobbies & Interest 

Cooking, Yoga- Meditations, Numerology, Reading 

Achievements/Awards

1. Funding / Fellowship: DAE- JRF-SRF, TMC-ACTREC: RA 

2. Resource person: Syllabus orientation workshop of MSc Part II Biotechnology UM 

3. Syllabus Design Committee Member: MSc Biotechnology, University of Mumbai 

4. Convener and resource person: Online national-levelcess of acquiring resistance against biotic and abiotic stress.

Publications 

1. Sanyal R P, Samant A, Prashar V, Misra H and Saini A, (2018), Biochemical and functional characterization of OsCSD3, a novel CuZn superoxide dismutase from rice, Biochemical Journal, 475, 3105–3121. https://doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20180516. 

2. Samant A, Sanyal R P and Jawali N, (2016), Variation in antioxidant isozymes contributes to variation in salt tolerance in rice genotypes ,  International Journal of Research in Biosciences, 5(4), 6-18. ISSN 2319-2844 

3. Samant A and Jawali N, (2016), Early seedling stage salt tolerance evaluation of genetically diverse rice genotypes Annals Of Biological Research, Annals of Biological Research, 7 (5):46-54. ISSN 0976-1233. 

Hobbies & Interest

Hydroponic farming, Cycling 

M.Sc. Biotechnology from VIVA College (University of Mumbai)

MHT PET Qualified

Teaching in VIVA since 6 Years.

Specialization/Expertise 

Achievements/Awards 

1. Guided a Research Project titled MicroMedia- A low cost solution from waste! which was submitted by his student Ms. Singh Swati in Pure Sciences Category and UG Level at 18th Aavishkar: Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Research Convention (Zonal Round) organized by the University of Mumbai at St. John College of Humanities and Sciences, Palghar on December 13, 2023 for Palghar Zone. The said Research Project is selected for 18th Aavishkar: Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Research Convention (Final Round). 
2. Completed Certificate Course in Entrepreneurship (CCE) offered by Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy at Indian School of Business and CSC Academy.
3. Presented a research paper on the topic  Detection of cadmium, lead and chromium from two brands of sindoor by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) &  comparative analysis of Cadmium, lead and chromium content in those brands and secured 2nd rank in the One Day Online National Research Conference organized by VIVA College of Arts, Commerce and Science in collaboration with University Of Mumbai held on 23rd April, 2022.
4. Presented a research paper on the topic  Potential use of Spent mushroom substrate as a phytoremediator and secured 2nd rank in the One Day Online National Research Conference organized by VIVA College of Arts, Commerce and Science in collaboration with University Of Mumbai held on 23rd April, 2022.
5. Presented a research paper on the topic  Quantification of heavy metals from eyeshadows of two varying brands by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and secured 3rd rank in the One Day Online National Research Conference organized by VIVA College of Arts, Commerce and Science in collaboration with University Of Mumbai held on 23rd April, 2022.
6. Guided a research proposal title Cuscuta reflexa: An Antifungal formulation which was submitted by his student Ms. Singh Monica in Pure Sciences category and PG level for the Selection Round of 16th Inter-Collegiate / Institute / DepartmentAvishkar Research Convention: 2021-22 for zone."
7. Participated as a Faculty Coordinator for the "MANAV Scientific Reading and Comprehension Self-Assessment Module (for students)”, conducted by Project MANAV– The Human Atlas Initiative in September to October 2021.
8. Invited as a trainer for session on ICT tools in KMPD School
9. Invited as a trainer for session on ICT tools organized by Revoluters Foundation-India
10. Invited as a trainer for workshop on canva organized by Revoluters Foundation-India
11. Invited as a trainer for the session on Google collaborative tools organized by Revoluters Foundation-India
12. Completed 08 days National workshop on “ICT Tools for Online Learning” as e-tutor organized by Teaching Learning Center, Dept. of Educational Technology, SNDT Women’s University under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT - MHRD) from April 20-28, 2020
13. Participated as a member of the Organising  Committee at the West Zone Inter-University Research Convention: Anveshan 2019-20 organized by the University of Mumbai under the aegis of Association ofIndia Universities, New Delhi on February 19-20, 2020, held at Kalina, Mumbai
14. Participated as a member of the Accommodation Committee at the 14th Maharashtra State Inter-University Avishkar Research Convention: 2019-20 organized by the University of Mumbai on January 28-31, 2020, held at Kalina, Mumbai
15. Second prize in Research paper presentation at BIOFACET -Exploring the Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties and GC-MS Profile of the Indian Lichen Parmotrema perlatum
16. Completed Masters with A grade from University of Mumbai in 2016-17 academic year.
17. Achieved Most active member in Revoluters Foundation back to back 7 years i.e. 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021.

Publications

1. Rakesh Pralhad Sarwade1, Chandresh Maurya2, Navin Chandra Pant3, Manisha Rai4, Neha Bhakuni5, Vikas Lalji Gupta6, Jay Prakash7 and Kavita Narayan Gaisamudre (Sarwade)8 “Cascabela thevetia Ethnobotanical, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities and Medicinal Uses: A Detailed Study” ISSN: 2583-4053 Volume-3 Issue-5 || October 2024 || PP. 211-221.

2. Santosh Kumar S.R.1, Manoj Manjunath Bongale2, Chandresh Maurya3, Yuvraj4, Vikas Lalji Gupta5, Sneha Arunkumar Dubey6 and Prakash Pralhad Sarwade7 - “Investigation of Phytochemical and Antidepressants Activity of Cinnamon Powder Extract” Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology ISSN: 2583-4053 Volume-3 Issue-5 || October 2024 || PP. 147-159

3. Santosh Kumar S.R.1*, S.Hameedullah Sherief2, Hemant Tawale3, Ajinkya Balasaheb Chavan4 , Jaffer Sadik Mohammed5 , C. Madhavi Latha6 , Jayalekshmi R7 , Biju.C8,  Gaurav.N .Borse9, Vikas Lalji Gupta10 - “A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF CLITORIA TERNATEA ITS BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES, AND TRADITIONAL USES.” African Journal of Biological Sciences. ISSN: 2663-2187 Volume 6, Issue 14, Aug 2024

4. Deepa Verma1, Nikhil Teli1, Gopal Chaurasia2 and Vikas Gupta2 - Unmodified Sugarcane Bagasse Waste Biomass as a Potential Source for Biosorption of Cd2+ From Aqueous Solution", International Journal of Grid and Distributed Computing Vol. 13, No. 2, (2020), pp. 21–27

5. Umar Khan1, Mohammed Mubeen Shaikh1, Vikas Gupta1 and GaneshLad1* "Biosynthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Copper and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized using Ricinus communis", International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences-IJPBSTM (2019) 9 (3): 388-394 Online ISSN: 2230-7605, Print ISSN: 2321-3272

6. Irin Tandel, Vikas Gupta, Mubeen Shaikh, Ganesh Lad- Exploring the antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties and GC-MS profile of the Indian Lichen Parmotrema perlatum, Published In Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)|  ISSN: 2349-5162, Published in Volume 6 Issue 3 , March-2019

7. Shridevi Devadiga, Mohammed Mubeen Shaikh, Vikas Gupta, Ganesh Lad- Biosynthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of synergistic antimicrobial activity by Silver and Copper Nanoparticles Synthesized using Plant Extract of Calotropis gigantea, Published In Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)|  ISSN: 2349-5162, Published in Volume 6 Issue 3 , March-2019.

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M.Sc (Bioanalytical Sciences), University of Mumbai;  B.Ed

B.Sc (Chemistry), University of Mumbai 

Teaching in VIVA since 9 Years.

Specialization/Expertise 

Bio-analytical Sciences

Research Interest 

Analytical instruments like HPLC, HPTLC, GC, and IR- spectroscopy 

Hobbies & Interest 

Cooking, Travelling

M.Sc (Biotechnology), University of Mumbai; 

B.Sc (Biotechnology), University of Mumbai 

Additional qualification

MU-PET, MH-SET qualified

Teaching in VIVA since 1.5 Years.

Specialization/Expertise 

Biotechnology

Research Interest 

Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology 

Hobbies & Interest 

Reading, Crochet 

M.Sc (Bio-analytical sciences), University of Mumbai; 

B.Sc (Biotechnology), University of Mumbai 

Teaching in VIVA since 1.5 years

Specialization/Expertise 

Biotechnology/Bio-analytical sciences

Research Interest 

Environmental biotechnology

Hobbies & Interest 

Listening to music, Cricket

M.Sc (Biotechnology), University of Mumbai; 

B.Sc (Biotechnology), University of Mumbai

Additional qualification

Diploma In Sanitary Inspector, Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, MU-PET Qualified 

Teaching in VIVA since 1.5 years.

Specialization/Expertise 

Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology 

Research Interest 

Biogas production, Bio-fuel production, Environmental Quality assessment 

Hobbies & Interest 

Cricket, Reading

Achievements/Awards 

1. 1st Runner-up in Avishkar Research Convention 2021-2022 (Final Round)