Teaching Staff

Dr. Anushri Kini

(HOD)

M.Sc. (Zoology), B.Ed, M.Phil

Dr . Smita Subramanian

Ph.D. ( University of Mumbai),

M.Sc .(Zoology)

PGD-CR, Andheri

Mr. Jonson Varkey

M.Sc. (Zoology)

PET qualified (University of Mumbai)

Ms. Sonal Salvi

MSc.(Zoology)

PET and SET qualified

(University of Mumbai) , B.Ed

Ms. Sonal Dandge

M.Sc. (Zoology)

PET qualified (University of Mumbai)

-2020

Ms. Shweta Shahasane

M.Sc (Zoology)

PET and SET qualified

Mr. Kaustubh Jadhav

M.Sc (Biodiversity& Wildlife Management)

Dr. Suprit Narwankar

M.Sc (Zoology)

Mr. Ajay Patel

M.Sc (Zoology)

Mr.Alok Tiwari

M.Sc (Zoology)

Faculty of Zoology

Dr. Anushri A. Kini

Department Head

P h.D Mumbai University

M.Sc. Zoology ( Oceanography),

B.Ed and M.Phil. , University of Mumbai.

Teaching in VIVA since 16 Years. *

Additional Qualification

Qualified PET

Specialization/Expertise *

ZOOLOGY- Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy.

Achievements

Appointed as member for Syllabus framing in S.Y.BSc. Zoology , 2021 University of Mumbai.
Appointed as External Examiner for T.Y.B.S. for Practical Examination for University of Mumbai.

Research Interest

Environmental Pollution
Physiology
Toxicology

Hobbies & Interest

Reading, Cooking, Gardening, Listening to Music.

Publications

Published a paper on “Detection of heavy metals in lipstick brands used by the women at VIVA college, Virar -Maharashtra, India”. ISSN 2278-3202, Vol. 7(8), 12-15, August (2018)
Published a paper on “Detection of heavy metals in leafy vegetables from North Mumbai, Maharashtra, India”. ISSN 2278-3202, Vol. 7(9), 1-5, September (2018)
Presented and published a paper on “Study of Physicochemical characteristics of Water quality of Ram Mandir Lake, Rai Village, Bhayander” in the international Science conference held in M.D. College, Parel. 2015
Presented and published a paper on “Study of diversity and current status of Lepidopeterans of Vasai fort, Vasai dist-Palghar”.
Presented and published a paper on “Phytochemical properties of three species of Solanum L.” in the international science conference held on 8and 9 december held at Udaipur.
Presented and published a paper on “Seasonal variations of some Physico-chemical paramerters os Bolinj Talao Virar Palghar Maharashtra” in the international Science conference held on 8and 9 December held at Udaipur.

Dr. Smita Subramanian

Ph.D., University of Mumbai.

M.Sc. Zoology ( Endocrinology), University of Mumbai.

Teaching in VIVA since 12 Years.

Additional Qualification

Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research from Clinical Research Education and Management Academy (CREMA), Andheri.

Specialization/Expertise

ZOOLOGY- Endocrinology, Biostatistics, Histology, Physiology.

Achievements/Awards

Appointed as External Examiner for T.Y.B.S. for Practical Examination for University of Mumbai.

Research Interest

Reproductive Endocrinology
Reproductive Physiology.
Environmental Pollution and its effects.

Hobbies & Interest

Sports, Travelling, Photography, Listening Music, Wildlife Enthusiast.

Publications

Presented a paper Titled “Comparative Study of Hormone Analysis in PCOS Induced Rat and Treated with Fish oil, Shell fish oil and Metformin.”ISSN 2250-1991, Vol. 8(5), 20-22, May (2019)
Presented a paper Titled “Study of Biochemical Parameters in rat Induced with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Treated with Fish and Shell fish Oil.”ISSN 2277-8160, Vol. 8(8), 42-43, May (2019)
Published a paper on “Detection of heavy metals in lipstick brands used by the women at VIVA college, Virar -Maharashtra, India”. ISSN 2278-3202, Vol. 7(8), 12-15, August (2018)
Published a paper on “Detection of heavy metals in leafy vegetables from North Mumbai, Maharashtra, India”. ISSN 2278-3202, Vol. 7(9), 1-5, September (2018)
Presented and published a paper on “Seasonal variations of some Physico-chemical paramerters os Bolinj Talao Virar Palghar Maharashtra” in the international Science conference held on 8and 9 December held at Udaipur.
Presented a paper Titled “Study of Diversity and Current Status of Lepidopterans of Vasai Fort” at National Conference organized by The University of Mumbai held on 23rd December 2014.

Mr. Johnson Varkey

M.Sc. Zoology, University of Mumbai.

Teaching in VIVA since 09 Years.

Additional Qualification *

Qualified PET

Pursuing Ph.D, University of Mumbai

Specialization/Expertise *

ZOOLOGY- Taxonomy, Wildlife Conservation, Biodiversity, Ethology.

Achievements/Awards *

Research Interest *

Avifauna
Marine Diversity.

Hobbies & Interest

Treking, Wildlife Photography, Nature Trails..

Publications

Published a paper on “An unusual sighting of European white stork CICONIA CICONIA in Gogate saltpans, Vasai west, Palghar district vasai-virar city, MH , India .And review on sightings of candidate species throughout the country” ISSN2394-7780 Volume 6 Issue1 (XXXV): January-March,2019.
Published a paper on “Avian diversity of Zor Island Shrivardhan in Raigad district of Maharashtra, India” E-ISSN 2278-3202 Vol. 7(1), 15-19, January (2018).
Published a paper on “Seasonal variation of avifaunal diversity of wetlands near New Viva College, Virar (west), Palghar, Maharashtra, India” E-ISSN 2319–1414Vol. 5(11), 47-55, November (2016)
Published a paper on “Record of Nettapus coromandelianus, Gemlin, JF,1789(Cotton teal) at seasonal wetlands near new viva college, Virar, Palghar district of Maharashtra state, India”. ISSN 2278-3202,Vol. 5(4), 51-53, April (2016)
Published “Threats to the existing diversity of Avifauna of Gogte Salt Plant, Mumbai Suburb” at UGC sponsored National Seminar “Wetlands- Present Status, Ecology and Conservation”. ISBN: 978-81-925005-3-9.
Presented a paper on “Phytochemical properties of three species of Solanum L.” in the international science conference held on 8and 9 December held at Udaipur.

Presented a paper on “Phytochemical properties of three species of Solanum L.” in the international science conference held on 8and 9 December held at Udaipur.

Ms. Sonal Salvi

M.Sc. Zoology ( Oceanography), University of Mumbai ,

SET- University of Mumbai , B.Ed

Additional Qualification *

Qualified PET

Pursuing Ph.D, University of Mumbai

Specialization/Expertise *

Zoology- Genetics, Bioinformatics

Achievements/Awards *

Research Interest *

Marine Biology and Fishery

Hobbies & Interest

Reading and Listening to Music.

Publications

Published a paper on “Detection of heavy metals in lipstick brands used by the women at VIVA college, Virar -Maharashtra, India”. ISSN 2278-3202, Vol. 7(8), 12-15, August (2018)
Published a paper on “Detection of heavy metals in leafy vegetables from North Mumbai, Maharashtra, India”. ISSN 2278-3202, Vol. 7(9), 1-5, September (2018)
Salvi Sonal, Jaiswar Ruhi, Marathe Ninad, Rokade Avinash, Chavan Bhavita.,Hydrographic study of waters near mangrove belt of Elephanta Island,Mumbai, India, Proceedings of International Conference on Ecosystem Services of Wetlands-Ardrabhumi-2016:88-92.
Salvi Sonal, Jaiswar Ruhi, Marathe Ninad, Rokade Avinash, Chavan Bhavita.,"Hydrographic study of waters near mangrove belt of Elephanta Island,Mumbai", India at International Conference on Ecosystem Services of Wetlands-Ardrabhumi-2016 held at B.N Bandodkar College of Science,Thane,February 2016.
Jayalakshmi K J, Vimalkumar K G, Ashadevi C.R., Lathika Cicily Thomas, Honey U.K Pillai, Sree Renjima G., Sonal Salvi, Paidi Charan Kumar, Gupta G.V.M. Sanjeevan V N and Sudhakar.M., "Heterogeneity of planktonic standing stock in the Southeastern Arabian Sea during Summer monsoon". (Presented at World Ocean Science Congress, Feb 5-8, Kochi, and 2015).

Ms. Sonal Dandge

M.Sc. Zoology ( Oceanography) University of Mumbai),

Additional Qualification

B.Ed.

Qualified PET

Pursuing Ph.D, University of Mumbai

Teaching in VIVA since 8 years

Specialization/Expertise

ZOOLOGY- Marine Science, Taxonomy, Fishery Biology, Hematology

Research Interest

Fishery Biology and Marine Science.

Hobbies & Interest

Listening to music

Publications

Published a paper on “Antimicrobial and antifungal activity with special reference to AntiMycobacterium Tuberculosis activity of puffer Fish Lagocephalus Spadiceus (Gmelin, 1789) collected from Arnala Beach Virar, West Coast of Mumbai, India". ISSN 2961-6042

Ms. Shweta Shahasane

M.Sc. Zoology (Sericulture)

Additional Qualification

Post Graduate Diploma in Sericulture.

Teaching in VIVA since 4 years

Specialization/Expertise

ZOOLOGY- genetics, fisheries, Biochemistry and molecular biology

Research Interest:

Sericulture, Genetics

Hobbies & Interest

Reading

Mr. Kaustubh Jadhav

M.Sc. (Biodiversity Wildlife Conservation Management) University of Mumbai

Additional Qualification

Teaching in VIVA since 2 Years.

Specialization/Expertise

ZOOLOGY- Taxonomy, Environmental Sciences, Bioinformatics

Achievements/Awards

Research Interest

Biodiversity

Hobbies & Interest

Photography

Dr. Suprit Narvankar

Educational Qualification

Ph.D (University of Mumbai)

MSc (Zoology) (Endocrinology)

Additional Qualification

Qualified PET

Specialization/Expertise

Zoology- Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy

Achievements/Awards *

Appointed as External Examiner for T.Y.B.S. for Practical Examination for University of Mumbai.

Research Interest

Microbiology

Hobbies & Interest

Reading, listening to music.

Publications

Published a paper, "Singh,R.B., Narvankar, S. S. Desale, A. A ,Keni, S. J. , Gupta, R.V. and Kini, P. H., 2016. Study of Avifauna from the Wetland area of Vasai, Maharashtra. Paripex" -Indian Journal of Research Volume: 5(12) 209-211 ISSN - 2250-1991 | IF: 5.215 | IC Value: 79.96.
Published a paper, "Singh,R.B., Keni, S. J. , Gupta,V.R., Kini, P. .H., Desale, A. A and Narvankar, S. S. 2016". Study of Avifauna from the Salt pans of Palghar Taluka Maharashtra. Paripex -Indian Journal of Research Volume : 5(12) 221-224 ISSN - 2250- 1991 | IF : 5.215 | IC Value : 79.96.
Published a paper, Singh, R. B., Kini, P.H., Desale, A. A., Keni, S. J. , Gupta,V.R. and Narvankar, S.S. 2016. Study of avifauna from the Coastal area of Palghar Taluka Maharashtra Paripex -Indian Journal of Research Volume : 5(12) 221-224 ISSN - 2250-1991 | IF : 5.215 | IC Value : 79.96.
Published a paper, Singh, R.B., Gupta R.V., Desale, A. A., Keni, S. J, Keni, S. J Kini, P. .H., and Narvankar, S. S 2016 Avifaunal diversity of Sakhare Dam of Dahanu Taluka, Palghar, Maharastra. Paripex - Indian Journal of Research Volume: 5(12) 217-219 ISSN - 2250-1991 | IF: 5.215 | IC Value : 79.96.36.
Published a paper, Singh, R. B., Desale, A. A., Gupta,.R.V; Keni, S. J. , and Narvankar, S.S. & Kini, P.H., 2017. Nesting site activities in breeding time of Asian Paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi, at Dandekar College, Palghar, Maharastra.Paripex -Indian Journal of Research Volume : 6(1) 270-272 ISSN - 2250-1991 | IF : 5.215 | IC Value : 79.96.
Published a paper, Singh, R. B., Keni, S. J. , Narvankar, S.S., Desale, A. A., Kini, P.H. and Gupta,.R.V., 2017. A note on occurrence of flamingos (phoenicopterus roseus) in their feeding sites in Palghar, maharashtra. Maharastra.Paripex -Indian Journal of Research Volume : 6(1) ISSN - 2250-1991 | IF : 5.215 | IC Value : 79.96.
Published a paper on Avifaunaal diversity of Sonopant Dandekar College campus, Palghar (Maharashtra)/Swapnil Keni, Pooja Kini, Suprit Narvankar, R.B. Singh | 104 (Human Concerns And Issues In Science, Book I).Narvankar S.S., Singh R.B., November 2019.
Published a paper on To High Light the Quality of edible oyster, (Crassostrea gryphoides) with relation to Microflora of Kelva market, Palghar, Maharashtra. Volume 10(11), 36003-36006 ISSN: (0976-3031), IF: 7.383.
Published a paper, Narvankar Suprit Sanjay, R. B. Singh, Decembar 2019. “Study of pathogenic microbes from edible Oyster (Crassostrea gryphoides) of Kelva coast; Palghar, Maharashtra”. Volume 8(12), 133-1339 ISSN: (2277-7881), IF: 6.014.