1. Year of Establishment : 2003
2. Programmes offered by the department
UG | PG | Research Center | Certificate/ Diploma |
B.Sc. Biotechnology B.Sc. Wine, Brewing and Alcohol Technology | M.Sc. Biotechnology | Ph.D. Biotechnology |
3. Faculty Profile
Sr. No. | Name | Qualification | Designation | Date of Joining | Experience | Profile |
1. | Dr. S.S. Moharekar | M. Sc. Ph. D. (Biosciences) | Head | 14/07/2008 | 14 | |
2. | Dr. S.T. Moharekar | M. Sc., M. Phil (Plant Physiology), Ph. D. (Biosciences) | Assistant Professor | 14/07/2008 | 14 | |
3. | Dr. S.R. Deshmukh | M. Sc., Ph. D. (Biotechnology) | Assistant Professor | 26/07/2010 | 12 | |
4. | A. S. Wani | M.Sc. Biotechnology, NET, SET | Assistant Professor | 08/07/2011 | 11 | |
5. | M. C. Kandepalli | M.Sc. Biochemistry NET, SET | Assistant Professor | 09/07/2013 | 08 | |
6. | P. J. Thokal | M.Sc. Microbiology NET ICAR | Assistant Professor | 06/07/2015 | 07 | |
7. | V. S. Narode | M.Sc. Biochemistry SET | Assistant Professor | 02/07/2017 | 06 | |
8. | Ms. G.B.Aher | M.Sc. Microbiology | Assistant Professor | 27/07/2018 | 04 | |
9. | M.D.Walke | M.Sc. Physics | Assistant Professor | 17/07/2019 | 03 | |
10. | R.V.Gavit | M.Sc. Biotechnology, SET | Assistant Professor | 02/12/2019 | 03 | |
11. | S. B. Khedkar | M.Sc. Biotechnology, ICAR NET | Assistant Professor | 15/02/2021 | 01 | |
12. | S. S. Pansare | S. S. Pansare M.Sc. Biotechnology, ICAR NET JRF, SET, GATE | Assistant Professor | 12/11/2021 | 0.6 | |
13. | R. H. Kohole | M.Sc. Biotechnology | Assistant Professor | 04/04/2022 | — |
4. Details of seminars/conferences/workshops organized by the department
Theme of the Seminar/ Conference/Workshop | Level | Sponsoring Agency | Dates |
Two Days Hands on training Workshop on Fundamentals of HPLC | University Level | Self funded | 23rd – 24thApril 2022 |
Two Days Hands on training Workshop on Fundamentals of HPLC | University Level | Self funded | 9th – 10thApril 2022 |
Two Days Hands on training Workshop on Techniques in Molecular Biology | University Level | Self funded | 4th – 5th Feb 2020 |
Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights | College Level | DBT funded | 8th Jan. 2020 |
Two Days workshop on “Beer Making” | Department Level | Self funded | 5th and 6th Sep 2019 |
Induction Programme | Department Level | Self funded | 22nd – 27nd July 2019 |
Two Days Hands on training Workshop on Fundamentals of HPLC | University Level | Self funded | 7th – 8th Sept. 2018 |
Two Days Hands on training Workshop on Techniques in Molecular Biology | University Level | Self funded | 9th – 10th Feb 2018 |
Two Days Hands on training Workshop on Fundamentals of HPLC | University Level | Self funded | 27th -28th Feb 2017 |
One Day Skill Training Programme on Cakemaking | Department Level | Self funded | 24th January 2017 |
NET/SET Examination guidance workshop for Life Science students | University Level | Student welfare board, SPPU, Pune | 16th – 17th Feb. 2016 |
Hands on training Workshop on Discovery of potential bioactive compounds from local botanical resources- In vitro studies to drug designing | College Level | Self funded | 21st – 25th Oct. 2015 |
Hands on training Workshop on -Enzymology (Enzymes Rennet and Bromelain) and its impact in industries. | College Level | Self funded | 11th -14th Aug. 2014 |
5. Details of research projects undertaken by the department.
Name of the Principal Investigator | Title of the Project | Duration | Sponsoring Agency |
Dr. S. T. Moharekar and Dr. S. S. Moharekar | Upward migration of sub-nival plants in E. ladakh: the role of plant traits and interactions under climate warming | 2008-2013 | Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic |
Dr. S. T. Moharekar and Dr. S. S. Moharekar | Eco-physiological and Biochemical studies of Vignakhandalensis: A rare endemic species from western ghats of Maharashtra | 2014 – 2016 | BCUD, SPPU, Pune |
Dr. S. R. Deshmukh | Inhibition of breast cancer by the apoptosis induced by bioactive compounds of Vitis vinifera L. | 2014 – 2016 | BCUD, SPPU, Pune |
6. Details of research papers published (in UGC notified journals notified only)
Name/s of the Author | Title of the Project | Journal | ISSN Number | Volume and Page Numbers |
JayashriB Patil, Sushma J Takate, Sanjay T Moharekar, Bhaskar H Zawareand Shubhangi S Moharekar | Green Synthesis of Co3O4 Nanoparticles using Mappia foetida leaf extract and its Antimicrobial Potential | Oriental Journal of Chemistry (2021) | ISSN: 0970-020 X | 37 (4): 979-983 |
Dare S B, Mhaske S D, Karle C S, Deshmukh P C | Comparative study of caffeine content of various tea brands. | International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (2021) | E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 | 7 (3), 416-419 |
Nitin H. Kolhe, Shridhar S. Jadhav, Dilip R. Thube, Sushma J. Takate, Ashok V. Bankar, Sanjay T. Moharekar, Hari R. Pawar & Shubhangi S. Moharekar | New Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) homoleptic complexes with 6-chloro-5-7- dimethyl-4oxo-4H-chromene-3- carbaldehydes and its heteroleptic complexes with quinoline-8 ol: synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity. | Research on Chemical Intermediates (2021) | 09226168, 15685675 | 47, 459–481 |
ST Moharekar, SD Lokhande, T Hara, R Tanaka, A Tanaka, PD Chavan | Effect of salicylic acid on chlorophyll and carotenoid contents of wheat and moong seedlings | Photosynthetica (2003) | P ISSN: 0300-3604 E ISSN: 1573-9058 | 41, 2, 315-317 |
SD Lokhande, K Ogawa, A Tanaka, T Hara | Effect of temperature on ascorbate peroxidase activity and flowering ofArabidopsis thaliana ecotypes under different light conditions | Journal of plant physiology (2003) | E ISSN 0176-1617 | 160 (1), 57-64 |
S Moharekar, S Moharekar, R Tanaka, KI Ogawa, A Tanaka, T Hara | Great promoting effect of high irradiance from germination on flowering in Arabidopsis thaliana—a process of photo-acclimation | Photosynthetica (2007) | P ISSN: 0300-3604 E ISSN: 1573-9058 | 45 (2), 259-265 |
S Moharekar, P Raskar, A Wani, S Moharekar | Synthesis and comparative study of zinc oxide nanoparticles with and without capping of pectin and its application | World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2014) | E ISSN 2278-4357 | 3 (7), 1255-1267 |
SL Moharekar, S Moharekar, T Kobayashi, H Ishii, A Sumida, T Hara | Phenotypic plasticity and ecotypic variations in growth and flowering time of Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) under different light and temperature conditions | Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (2014) | ISSN: 0975-1009 (Online) ISSN: 0019-5189 (Print) | 52, 344 – 351 |
Sanjay Moharekar, ShubhangiMoharekar, PradnyaBora, VishakhaDaithankar, MahadevUplane, VarshaKapre | Exploitation of Aspergillus niger for synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their use to improve shelf life of fruits and toxic dye degradation | International Journal of Innovative Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (2014) | ISSN 2347-2154 (Online) | 2 (9), 1915-1927 |
Deshmukh S.R. Ashrit D.S., Patil B.A. | Extraction and evaluation of indole alkaloids from Rauwolfiaserpentina for their antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities | International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2012 | Online ISSN: 0975-1491 Print ISSN: 2656-0097 | 4 (Suppl 5), 329-334 |
Deshmukh S.R., Wadegaonkar V.P., Bhagat R.P. and Wadegaonkar P.A. | Tissue specific expression of Anthraquinones, flavonoids and phenolics in leaf, fruit and root suspension cultures of Indian Mulberry (Morindacitrifola L.) | Plant Omics Journal 2011 | ISSN18360661 | 4 (1), 6-13 |
Deshmukh S.R., Kedari V.R. | Isolation, purification and characterization of sweetners from Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) for their anticancerous activity against colon cancer | World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2014 | E ISSN 2278-4357 | 3 (5), 1394-1410 |
Deshmukh S.R. Dhas Y.K., Patil B.A. | Comparative account on medicinal importance of Momordicacharantia and its endophytes | World Journal of Pharmaceutical research 2014 | E ISSN 2277-7105 | 3(9), 632 – 640 |
Deshmukh SR Shinde MN | Comparative study for antioxidant activity of cold and hot water extracts of Pleurotussajor-caju and Pleurotusflorida | International Journal of Biological & Medical Research 2012 | ISSN: 0976 – 6685 | 2(5), 332 – 342 |
Deshmukh SR, Habtemariam S, Wadegaonkar PA | Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activity of Root Suspension Culture of Morindacitrifolia L. | Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2010 | 0974-360X (Online) 0974-3618 (Print) | 3 (4), 1189-1193 |
Deshmukh SR, Karle SB | Comparative evaluation of probiotic properties of lactobacillus and its mutants with an isolate from a commercial probiotic preparation Vsl#3 | International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2017 | ISSN Print: 2277-4343 | 8 (4), 91-96 |
Wani A. S., Inamdar T.N., Kashid R.M., Shahane S.A., Moharekar S.T. | Protection against oxidative stress by Semecarpusanacardium | Trends in Biotechnology Research 2014 | ISSN 2320–0421(Print); ISSN 2320–043X(Online) | 3 (1), 18-22 |
PJ Thokal, BL Shelar, SH Shaikh, NN Adhapure | Microbial optimized production of indole acetic acid and assessment of other plant growth promoting activities | International Journal of Science and Nature 2013 | ISSN2229-6441 | 4 (4), 627-632 |
Vishal Dhundale, Vijayshree Hemke, Dhananjay Desai , Gayatri Aher, Pinky Khemchandani1 , Parthsarathi Dikonda and Bharati Thosare | Improvement and Stable High Bioelectricity Generation Using AlkaliphilicOceanobacillusiheyensis BS1(2) in Microbial Fuel Cells and Effect of Different Anodic Operating Conditions | Annals of Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology Journal 2018 | ISSN: 2576-5426 | 2 (1), 1010-1016 |
Hemke, Vijayshree, Khemchandani Pinky, Aher Gayatri, DikondaParthsarathi, Desai Dhananjay | Evaluation of Bioelectricity Productivity Using Alkaliphilic Bacillus Alkalogaya BW2(1) as a Possible Exoelectrogen for Improvement of Microbial Fuel Performance | Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology 2020 | ISSN Print: 2455-7005, ISSN Online: 2347-212X | Vol. 8(01), pp. 69-75 |
7. Details of books, chapters in edited volumes/ papers published in National and International Conference Proceedings.
Name/s of the Author | Title of the Paper | Title of the Book/ Conference | ISBN Number | Volume and Page Numbers |
Dr. S. S. Moharekar | — | T.Y.B.Sc. Sem V-VI: Cryptogamic Botany and Plant Physiology and Metabolism | 978-93-92425-33-2 | Volume 1 Pages 270 |
Dr. S. T. Moharekar | — | .Y.B.Sc. Sem V-VI: Medicinal Botany and Nursery and Gardening Management | 978-93-92425-18-7 | Volume 1 Pages 196 |
Dr. S. R. Deshmukh | — | T.Y.B.Sc. Sem V-VI: Archegoniate and Biochemistry | 978-93-92425-38-9 | Volume 1 Pages 208 |
M. C. Kandepalli | — | T.Y.B.Sc. Sem V-VI: Cell and Molecular Biology & Advanced Plant Biotechnology | 978-93-92425-02-8 | Volume 1 Pages 222 |
8. Details of extension activities carried out by the department.
Activity | Date | Number of Student Participants |
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Outreach Activity at Snehalaya English Medium School, Ahmednagar | 31st Dec. 2019 | 23 |
Parent Teacher Meeting | 14th Sep. 2019 | 83 |
Induction Programme | 22nd July 2019 to 27th July 2019 | 56 |
Remedial Coaching | 2018 -2019 | 12 |
Awareness of Thalassemia and Importance of Blood Donation | 2017 -2018 | 89 |
Consultancy Services provided for sample analysis for students and teachers of Ahmednagar Region (Antimicrobial, HPLC, etc.) | 2018 – 2019 2019 -2020 | 16 |
9. Details of linkages/collaborations/ MoU signed by the department and activities under it.
Name of the Partner Institution/Industry | Date | Activities undertaken | Number of Student Participants |
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10. Details of infrastructural facilities available in the department for the teaching and learning process.
Name of the Infrastructural Facility | Number | Dimensions |
General laboratories | 3 | 52 Sq.m. each |
Research Laboratory | 1 | 52 Sq.m. |
Genetic Engineering Laboratory | 1 | 25 Sq.m. |
Animal Tissue Culture Laboratory | 1 | 20 Sq.m. |
Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory | 1 | 20 Sq.m. |
Instrumentation Laboratory | 1 | 25 Sq.m. |
Bioinformatics Laboratory | 1 | 25 Sq.m. |
Hargobind Khurana Seminar Hall | 1 | 25 Sq.m. |
11. Details of capacity building and skill enhancement initiatives taken by the department.
Programme/Activity | Date | Number of Student Participants |
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12. Details of sports and cultural activities organized by the department.
Activity | Date | Number of Student Participants | |
Cricket Matches | Sports | Every year | All UG and PG students |
Badminton matches | Sports | Every year | All UG and PG students |
Cultural activities | Cultural | Every year | All UG and PG students |
Scientific Rangoli | Co-curricular | Every year | All UG and PG students |
Debate competition | Co-curricular | Every year | All UG and PG students |
Poster and Model Competition | Curricular | Every year | All UG and PG students |
13. Experiential learning activities organized by the department.
Activity | Date/s | Number of teachers involved | Number of students participated |
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14. Departmental Laboratory Facilities:
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Rotary Evaporator
- Thermo MULTISKAN GO Microplate spectrophotometer with cuvette
- Fluorescent Inverted Microscope,
- CO2 Incubator
- Type II Biosafety Cabinet
- Fermenter
- Sonicator
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- PCR workstation
- Shaker Incubators
- -45°, -20° deep freezers
- Ebuliometer
- SO2 analyzer
- Refractometer
- Gel Documentation system
- UV Visible Spectrophotometer
- Plant and Animal Tissue Culture Facilities
Organization of Conferences/ Seminar/ Guest Lecture:
National Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Development | State Level | BCUD, SPPU, Pune | 4th – 5th March 2016 |
Sr. No. | Guest lecture | Academic year |
1 | Guest lecture by Prof. Prashant V. Anubhule on Chemistry and Biochemistry | 15th Feb. 2020 |
2 | Guest lecture on of Dr. Syed G. Dastager, NCL, Pune on Life Sciences and Microbial Systematics | 29th Jan. 2020 |
3 | Guest lecture by Mr. Mandar Deshpande on Bioinformatics | 06th Jan. 2020 |
4 | Guest lecture by Mr. Sandip Vaslekar on Pustak Vachan:Eka Dishecha Shodh | 05th Dec. 2019 |
5 | Guest lecture by Dr. Manali Joshi, IBB, Pune on Bioinformatics | 05th Oct. 2019 |
6 | Guest lecture by Dr. R.N. Gachhe on Cancer Biology | 19th Oct. 2019 |
7 | Guest Alumni Lecture by Dr. Gajanan Sathe on Scope and Opportunities in Biotechnology | 25th July 2019 |
8 | Guest lecture by Dr. Giri Ashok, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune | 3rd Jan 2017 |
9 | Guest lecture by Dr. Mahesh Kulkarni, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune | 3rd Jan 2017 |
10 | Guest lecture by Dr. B. B. Nath, Dept. of Zoology, SPPU, Pune | 4th Jan 2017 |
11 | Guest lecture by Dr. Kulkarni Urmila | 20th Sept. 2016 |
12 | Guest lecture by Dr. Sawant Sangeeta, Assistant Professor, Bioinformatics Centre, SPPU, Pune | 20th Sept. 2016 |
13 | Guest lecture by Dr. Shouche Yogesh, Scientist G, MCC, NCCS, Pune | 26th Aug. 2016 |
14 | Guest lecture by Dr. Pal J. K., Department of Biotechnology, SPPU, Pune | 16th Feb. 2016 |
15 | Guest lecture by Dr. Sharma Rajesh, VSBT, Baramati | 16th Feb. 2016 |
16 | Guest lecture by Mr. Harne Shrikant, IISER, Pune | 17th Feb. 2016 |
17 | Guest lecture by Dr. Karve Shraddhha, IISER, Pune | 17th Feb. 2016 |
18 | Guest lecture by Dr. Godbole Dhanashree, Ferguesson College, Pune | 16th Feb. 2016 |
19 | Guest lecture by Dr. Patil Ulhas, R.C. Patel, Shirpur | 17th Feb. 2016 |
20 | Guest lecture by Dr. Patil Sandip, R.C. Patel, Shirpur | 17th Feb. 2016 |
21 | Guest lecture by Dr. Baravkar Vitthal, Department of Botany, SPPU, Pune | 16th Oct. 2015 |
22 | Guest lecture by Dr. Dholakia Bhushan, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune | 16th Oct. 2015 |
23 | Guest lecture by Dr. Kadu Narendra, Biochemical Sciences, NCL, Pune | 22nd Oct. 2014 |
24 | Guest lecture by Dr. B. B. Nath, Dept. of Zoology, SPPU, Pune | 23rd Oct. 2014 |
Students Achievements:
1. Publications:
Anisha Patil (2021) The Potential Role of mRNA Vaccines In Treating SARS-CoV-2. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology.
Anisha Patil (2021) PANSPERMIA, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology on topic, 7(6).
2. Dnyaneshwari Joshi joined as a Scientist B at Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai
3. Competitive Examination
NET = 22,
SET = 20
GATE = 12
ICAR NET = 03
ASRB NET = 01
DBT JRF= 02
Library Facilities:
College Library – Biotechnology
a) No. of Books as on : 234
b) Total Cost as on : Rs. 4,26,452.33/-
c) Yearly Purchase cost: Rs. 50,000/-
Journals and Periodicals:
a) No. of Journals and Periodicals : 157
b) No. of e- Journals and Periodicals: -79 (DELNET AND N-List)
c) Yearly subscription : Rs.1,43,515/-
Departmental Library:
Total no of books in library: 232
Total Cost: 1,44,360/-
Student’s visit to industries and research laboratories
National Chemical Laboratory, National Center for Cell Science, Indian Institutes of Science, Education and Research, Pune, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Ahmedabad; Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru; Indian Cardamom Research Institute (ICRI) – Spices Board, Gangtok; All India Institute of Medical Sciences Kalyani, West Bengal; Niphah Winery, Nashik; Bhenda Distillary; Karlsberg Industries Pvt Ltd, Aurangabad; Madurai University, Madurai; Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Trivendrum; National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani, Kolkata; Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata; Kalinga Institute of Information and Technology, Bhuvaneshvar; Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh; Kolhapur University, Kolhapur; Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapith, Dapoli; Mahatma Phule Krishi vidyapith, Rahuri; Paul albert Center for Barcoding, Aurangabad; BAIF, Urali Kanchan, Pune, Sula Winery, Nashik.
Good placement ratio
14. Future Plan of the department (To justify the SWOCanalysis).
- To introduce certificate courses in Bioinformatics, Analytical Techniques, Animal and Plant Tissue Culture which will help our students to compete for job opportunities.
- To organize skill-oriented workshops and other programmes
- To undertake major and minor research projects
- To develop Collaborations with wine industries, research institutes for training and placements.
- To start Post Graduation in Wine, Brewing and Alcohol Technology
- To provide consultancy to the Local Farmers, Vineyard Personnel and Home Wine Makers.