Science Department

The department of botany has been established during the year 1999 which offers undergraduate course with botany and as a special subject at third year level. Department has two laboratories which are well equipped and furnished, three acre botanical garden with conservation of some rare, endangered, and medicinal plants. Department has four qualified teaching staff.

Faculty Profile

NAME OF TEACHER DESIGNATION QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. R.D.Borse Associate Professor & Head M.Sc. , B.Ed. , Ph.D.
Mr.D.N.Gholap Assistant Professor M.Sc. , B.Ed. , M.Phil. , Ph.D.
Mr.T.D.Kadaskar Assistant Professor M.Sc.
Miss.G.S.Kshirsagar Assistant Professor M.Sc.

Achievements

Publication:

  • Department has published 26 research papers in national and international journals.

Seminar Organized:

  • Recent Trends in Botany on 31st Jan. 2007 at district level funded by BCUD University of Pune
  • Recent Trends in Botany in relation to crop improvement on 29th to 31st Jan. 10 at national level funded by BCUD University of Pune
  • Recent Development in Plant Sciences on 23-24th Oct.2013 at state level funded by BCUD University of Pune.
  • Recent advances in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development on 19-20th January 2018

Workshop:

  • Mushroom cultivation and awareness on 29th to 31st Jan. 10 at state level BCUD University of Pune. Awards.

Awards:

  • Mr. D.N. Gholap- State level Best teacher Award
  • Dr. K.V. Palghadmal - Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Academy’s Virangana Savitribai Phule Fellowship award 2011.

Extension Activity

Botanical Garden:

  • The college has a spacious area of 12.5 acres which is well maintained by Lawn and Greenery. The Botanical Garden is systematically planned and situated to the north of the college building and covers 2.5 acres of land. Various plant species are planted in the garden which contains rare and medicinal as well as plants of ornamental values and Botanical interests. It adds beauty in the college campus. The garden has divided into four sectors for growing various plants of botanical interest.

Green Army:

  • The Department has established Green Army for the conservation of college campus flora and develop plantlets for further tree plantation programmes.

Study Tours and Field visits:

  • Department regularly organizes Botanical excursion tours and field visits at various places to increase the interest among the students and to increase their affinity toward the conservation and protection of Flora and Fauna.

Distribution of plantlets:

  • Department has Nursery in the Botanical Garden through which plantlets are produced and distributed to the students and farmers of nearby area.

The department of chemistry was established in 1999 for imparting knowledge in chemical sciences at Undergraduate level. The department has three spacious and well equipped laboratories for conducting Undergraduate practical courses. The strength of our department is reflected by research and placement activity.

The department staff do their research work in the emerging fields of chemistry related to coordination chemistry, separation sciences, synthetic organic chemistry, etc. More than 50 research papers have been published by our staff in the journal of national and international repute.

The post graduate department of Analytical chemistry was established in 2008 for imparting knowledge in chemical sciences. The department has three spacious and well equipped laboratories for conducting post graduate practical courses. The department also has a research laboratory and a computer laboratory with free internet access for academic work and online research references for staff and PG students. The department is equipped with sophisticated instruments facilities like Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Potentiostat etc.

The strength of our department is reflected by research and placement activity. The department staff and PG students do their research work in the emerging fields of chemistry related to coordination chemistry, separation sciences, synthetic organic chemistry, etc. More than 50 research papers have been published by our staff in the journal of national and international repute. Along with teaching and research activities, the department as a service to society, conduct campus interviews.

Faculty Profile

Name Designation Qualification
Dr. A.S.Waghmare Associate Professor & Head M.Sc. B.Ed. NET Ph.D.
Prof.Dr. S.S.Pandit Professor M.Sc.,B.Ed.,SET,Ph.D.
Dr.V.A.Kadnor Associate Professor M.Sc.,SET,Ph.D.
Miss.C.S.Karle Assistant Professor M.Sc. B.Ed. M.Phil.
Miss.D.D.Agarkar Assistant Professor M.Sc.,M.Phil.
Miss.S.G.Dighe Assistant Professor M.Sc.
Mr.S.B.Waghe Assistant Professor M.Sc
Miss.S.P.Kadu Assistant Professor M.Sc.
Mr.D.D.Harde Assistant Professor M.Sc. , SET ,GATE
Miss. P.A.Gagare Assistant Professor M.Sc.
Miss. P.A.Tambe Assistant Professor M.Sc. ,B.Ed.
Miss.S.A. Muntode Assistant Professor M.Sc. ,SET
Miss. S. S.Pardhe Assistant Professor M.Sc.

Achievements

  • The Department of Science and Technology ( DST), New Delhi has provided a grant of Rs. 39 lakhs under FIST programme and UGC Rs. 10 lakhs for imparting the infrastructure and sophisticated instruments facilities in the department.
  • A remarkable number of PG students have secured employment in several pharmaceutical, chemical and other industries.
  • One of the staff members Mr. Vijay Kadnor awarded Ph. D. in Chemistry.
  • Five research papers are published in international journal for the academic year 2018-19
  • 100% result of M. Sc. Analytical Chemistry for the academic year 2018-19.
  • Research Projects

The post graduate department of Analytical chemistry was established in 2008 for imparting knowledge in chemical sciences. The department has three spacious and well equipped laboratories for conducting post graduate practical courses. The department also has a research laboratory and a computer laboratory with free internet access for academic work and online research references for staffs and PG students. The department is equipped with sophisticated instruments facilities like Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Potentiostat etc.

The strength of our department is reflected by research and placement activity. The department staff and PG students do their research work in the emerging fields of chemistry related to co-ordination chemistry, separation sciences, synthetic organic chemistry, etc. More than 50 research papers have been published by our staff in the journal of national and international repute. Along with teaching and research activities, the department as a service to society, conducts campus interviews.

Faculty Profile

Name Designation Qualification
Dr. A.S.Waghmare Associate Professor & Head M.Sc. B.Ed. NET Ph.D.
Prof.Dr. S.S.Pandit Professor M.Sc.,B.Ed.,SET,Ph.D.
Dr.V.A.Kadnor Associate Professor M.Sc.,SET,Ph.D.
Miss.C.S.Karle Assistant Professor M.Sc. B.Ed. M.Phil.
Miss.D.D.Agarkar Assistant Professor M.Sc.,M.Phil.
Miss.S.G.Dighe Assistant Professor M.Sc.
Mr.S.B.Waghe Assistant Professor M.Sc
Miss.S.P.Kadu Assistant Professor M.Sc.
Mr.D.D.Harde Assistant Professor M.Sc. , SET ,GATE
Miss. P.A.Gagare Assistant Professor M.Sc.
Miss. P.A.Tambe Assistant Professor M.Sc. ,B.Ed.
Miss.S.A. Muntode Assistant Professor M.Sc. ,SET
Miss. S. S.Pardhe Assistant Professor M.Sc.

Achievements

  • The Department of Science and Technology ( DST), New Delhi has provided a grant of Rs. 39 lakhs under FIST programme and UGC Rs. 10 lakhs for imparting the infrastructure and sophisticated instruments facilities in the department.
  • A remarkable number of PG students have secured employment in several pharmaceutical, chemical and other industries.

The Department of Mathematics was established in June 2014. The department offers two years undergraduate program. To increase student’s knowledge department conducts different types of activities like seminars, Poster Presentations and exhibitions. Teaching aids like P.P.T., Internet etc. are used frequently. Regular tests and tutorials are conducted in each semester.

The department specially gives its attention towards the study of each student. The slow learners are selected and Remedial and Bridge Courses are conducted by the department.

Faculty Profile

NAME OF TEACHER DESIGNATION QUALIFICATIONS CONTACT
Miss.A.C.Salunke Assistant Professor & Head. M.Sc.

Achievements

Seminar Organized:

  • The department plans to organize BCUD University of Pune funded state level seminar on Application of Mathematics and Research Methodologies in Mathematical Science on 23rd and 24th December 2016.
  • The Department organizes Poster Presentation every year.

Department of Physics was established in 1998 with the aim of providing quality education in science fields to produce knowledgeable and cultured scientific resource, contributing to the National development. The subject physics is offered to the F. Y., and S.Y.B. Sc. degree students.

The Department has a well equipped and well-furnished laboratories. In addition to the regular teaching-learning process, faculty conducts Remedial and Bridge Courses for slow learners and advanced learners. The department also extends the academic activities beyond the classroom in the form of field visit, study tours, participating in solar energy awareness and popularization program in nearby villages. Under the observation of physics department 14 kW Grid-Tied PV type Solar system was installed in our college.

Faculty Profile

NAME OF TEACHER DESIGNATION QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. N.S.Kanhe Assistant Professor & Head M.Sc.,Ph.D.,SET
Mr.B.U.Rajdeo Assistant Professor M.Sc.
Miss.M.R.Jejurkar Assistant Professor M.Sc.,B.Ed., SET

Achievements

Publication:

  • Mr. N. S. Kanhe: 28 Publications Citations
  • Mr. N. S. Kanhe: Receives Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) given by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) (2009 -2013).
  • Mr. N. S. Kanhe: Receives Best Oral presentation award in NSEPMI-2014 organized by Pune University & Power Beam Society of India.
  • Our S.Y.B.Sc. Student Bhot Ashwini Suresh (2017-18 Batch) receive consolation prize in a science essay competition organized by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), Pune chapter, Pune.

Research Collaboration:

  • Dr. V. L. Mathe (Associate Professor), Plasma Lab Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.

Seminar Organized:

  • Recent Trends in Renewable Energy Sources on 04-05 March 2016 at State level funded by BCUD University of Pune.

The Department of Zoology was established in 1999 with the aim to spread the scientific knowledge in society and produce knowledgeable youth with scientific temper. The department offers undergraduate course in Zoology for F.Y. and S. Y. B. Sc, level. The syllabus for the courses is as prescribed by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. Currently department has two qualified (Ph.D.) full time teaching staff working in different areas of research. One of the faculties has completed his Post Doctorate from Spain and working on several international recognized bodies.

In addition to the regular teaching-learning process, the teaching faculty of the department is presently also engaged in quality research amidst various constraints. Department conducts career oriented courses recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and MSSDS to develop self employment skills and entrepreneurship confidence in the students. The Department also extends the academic activities beyond the classroom in the form of conducting field study, workshops, participating in seminars and symposia and providing the crucial exposure to students. It also provides consultancy services to local farmers, self help groups and students for the related aspects of Applied zoology. The department has a well equipped laboratory and Laboratory cum vermi-composting unit and mulberry plantation.

Faculty Profile

NAME OF TEACHER DESIGNATION QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. V.M.Pulate Assistant Professor & Head M.Sc. ,Ph.D.
Dr.R.S.Tambe Assistant Professor M.Sc. ,Ph.D.

Achievements

Dr. R. S .Tambe:

Publication:

  • 19 paper (National /International/book chapters)

Awards:

  • Best paper presentation awards by Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Nepal. (2013)
  • Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award by Global Society for Health & Educational Growth. New Delhi during 15th June 2015

Dr. A. R. Kurhe :

Publication:

  • 23 paper (National / International/book chapters)

Awards:

  • Young Scientist Award-for best paper presentation at Aurangabad 2008
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship (under Erasmus Mundus Action 2-Experts Exchange by promoting quality education and research in European Universities and East Asian universities) 2012 to University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain (for the period for October 2011-to August 2012).
  • Short Stay Research Fellowship (Under Research Excellence Programme India – Spain (PIEN)) 2013, 2014, 2015.
  • 2nd Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (under Erasmus Mundus Action 2-Lot 13) European Union-Namaste Exchange to Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain for the period for October 2015-to April 2016.
  • Ambassador for the dissemination of Erasmus Mundus-Action 2, Lot 13 exchange programme Euphrates for India sanctioned by University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
  • State level award Poladi Purush- for outstanding work in Education and Research by Polad Udhyamita Pratisthan, Jalana on 8 March, 2015 at Hingoli.

Research Collaboration:

  • Prof. Miguel A. Rodriguez Diaz Department of Cell Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Biology, University of Santiago De Compostela, Spain.
  • Professor, Miguel Rodilla, and Professor Silvia Falco, IGIC, Polytechnic University, Valencia, Spain
  • Successfully Organized 01 International Conference (RTCST, 2014) and 01 National Workshop ARMHE, 2016.
  • Recognize research guide in Zoology of Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune.
  • Currently 01 student working for Ph.D. and 04 students pursuing their M.Phil,
  • Currently One student is working In Life Sciences University, Warsaw, Poland under Exchange programme of European Union.

Seminar Conferences/ Workshop:

  • 01 National Seminar on Climatic change and Biodiversity,
  • 01 National workshop on Advances of Research Methodology in Higher Education
  • 04 state level seminars and 03 district level workshops on Vermicomposting technology.
  • Organized One Day Workshop on Aids Awareness Program 2019.