Dr. Pushpa Sinkar
Associate Professor
Personal Information
e-mail: pushpa.sinkar@xaviers.edu
Office landline: 022-22620661/2/5 (ext.) 233
Joined the Department in 1993
Academic Information
PhD - Toxicology [University of Mumbai]
Research Interest: Nanobiotechnology, Toxicology
Has expertise in Toxicology, Classical Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries
Courses Taught
SZOO0101 - Invertebrate Systematics and Biomolecules
SZOO0403 - Biochemistry and Applied Zoology
SZOO05AC - Insect Taxonomy and Applied Entomology
SZOO0601 - Basics of Enzymes Toxicology and Histology
College Committees
Convener - TAQ committee
Member - Womens Development Cell
Member - Exam committee
Member - Unfair committee
Seminars/ Workshops/ Courses attended (last 5 years)
DBT Sponsored symposium on 'Behaviour and the Brain' on 23rd January 2016 by St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Seminar on 'Autonomy in Review' on 13th January2016 by St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Workshop on 'Biostatistics' from 1st - 5th December 2015 by St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Seminar on 'Quality Enhancement' on 1st October 2015 by St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Research Publications
Sinkar P.U., Rao, V.C., Borges, V., Lobo, R. & Paralkar, S. (2015). Use of Camellia sinensis L. leaves in environmentally benign synthesis of silver nanoparticles. Int. J. Chemistry, 4(2).
Affiliations and Extension Activities
Chairperson of the Board of Studies (BOS) in Zoology - SNDT University