Staff Achievements   

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Dr. Richa Singh, Biotechnology Department 29/03/20 Published a research paper entitled "Acinetobacter sp. mediated synthesis of AgNPs, its optimization, characterization and synergistic antifungal activity against C. albicans" in Journal of Applied Microbiology, Vol 127 (2), page 445-458.
Dr. Richa Singh, Biotechnology Department 29/03/20 Guided Ms Sayali Dabhade and Mr. Harikrishna Salla to present a poster on ‘Catalytic activity of silver nanoparticles: a comparative study’ at the Inter-Collegiate Research meet- Jignyasa- held on 8th January, 2020 at SIES College & at the 14th Inter-Collegiate/ Institute/Department University of Mumbai Research convention AVISHKAR held at VES College Chembur on 24th December 2019.
Dr. Richa Singh, Biotechnology Department 29/03/20 Awarded the “Best Mentor for the NPTEL Online Certification (NOC) Examination March-April 2019 run” during NOC topper felicitation program cum convocation held on 8th February, 2020 at SIES College
Dr. Richa Singh, Biotechnology Department 29/03/20 Participated as a delegate in 2nd Cytogenetics Workshop held at ACTREC, Kharghar on 26th -28th September, 2019
Dr. Tara Menon, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Appointment to Govt/university bodies • Appointed member, BOS in the subjects of Biotechnology. Bioanalytical Science and Molecular Biology, University of Mumbai • Appointed as Convenor, LIC committee for recognition of research lab for PhD in Biotechnology at SD college, Palghar Guest lecture/ Resource person • Resource person to mentor TYBSc Biotechnology students at Khalsa College in careers in Biotechnology-13th july2019
Dr. Richa Singh, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Appointed as Visiting Faculty at UM-DAE Centre for Basic Sciences (CBS) for Integrated M.Sc (Sem VIII) from 1st January, 2020 for the paper Biotechnology-II (Paper code: B-804).
Mr. Pramod Kamble, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Published a research paper on “Antibacterial applications and antioxidant activity of Berberis spp.” in the 5th International conference proceeding, Environmental Pollution and Health Management – 2020, Volume-1, p 47-56 ISBN-978-81-940512-4-4.
Mr. Pramod Kamble, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Delivered an oral presentation on Ayurvedic plant extract: a panacea for bacterial infections at an International Conference on ‘Natural Products – Quality, Safety and Efficacy’ at, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Sion (West) 6th and 7th March 2020.
Mr. Pramod Kamble, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Guided Mr. Mridul Sudharman a stdent of SIES College for presenting a poster on ‘Microgreen-a small scale factory oh health and revenue generation at the at the Inter-Collegiate Research meet- Jignyasa- held on 8th January, 2020 at SIES College
Mr. Pramod Kamble, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Delivered a guest lecture on “Application of Biotechnology ” to SYBCom students of SIES college on 20th February, 2020
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Published a paper on Impact of project based learning at undergraduate level by Subi Yoosuf, Prajith Nambiar and Tara Menon (2020). Xplore, The Xavier’s Research Journal Vol:11, p43-51.ISSN 2249-1878
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Delivered an oral presentation on Impact of project based learning at undergraduate level at DISHA - International Conference on Evolving Trends in Higher Education ,12-13 March 2020 at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Delivered an oral presentation on Formulation and characterization of Thymol, Eugenol and Cuminic acid based nano emulsion for its anti-biofilm activity at an International Conference on ‘Natural Products – Quality, Safety and Efficacy’ at, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Sion (West) 6th and 7th March 2020
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Guided Ms Darshana Joshi and Ms. Ruchi Pawar for poster presentation on ‘Preparation and Formulation of essential oil nanoemulsion loaded edible films’ at the Inter-Collegiate Research meet- Jignyasa- held on 8th January, 2020 at SIES College
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Guided Ms Darshana Joshi and Ms. Ruchi Pawar for poster presentation on ‘Preparation and Formulation of essential oil nanoemulsion loaded edible films’ at the 14th Inter-Collegiate/ Institute/Department University of Mumbai Research convention AVISHKAR held at VES College Chembur on 24th December 2019
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Delivered a guest lecture on “Understanding Genetics” to TYBA Psychology students on 27th February, 2020
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Attended a workshop on “Healthy bonding and happy hormones” organized by Central Training Department and IQAC on 26th February, 2020.
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Participated in LTMT sponsored three day workshop on “Exploring Microbial Diversity using Metagenomics” organized by Department of Microbiology, Jai Hind College (Autonomous) held between 16th-18th January, 2020
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Participated in a faculty development programme funded by UGC on “Advance excel for teachers” held at SIES College between 22nd-23rd August, 2019
Mr. Prajith Nambiar, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Appointed as a visiting Faculty for M.Sc II Semester IV in the department of Biochemistry at SIES College
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 04/04/19 Received Minor Research Grant of Rs. 25000/- for project titled "Formulation and Characterization of Thymol, Eugenol and Cuminic acid based nanoemulsion for its anti-biofilm activity" from University of Mumbai
Dr. Tara Menon, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Appointment to Govt/university bodies • Member, BOS for the subject of Biotechnology at Xaviers college, Ruia College, K.B.P. College and K.C College. • Member, BOS for the subject of Molecular Biology, University of Mumbai • Member local inquiry committee constituted by the University of Mumbai for the continuation of recognition for M.Sc in Bio-Analytical Science Miscallenous Subject expert for selecting candidates for the PhD course in the subject of Biotechnology Subject expert on the selection committee constituted for the selection of Assistant Professor at various colleges.
Mr. Pramod Kamble, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Guided Mr. Mridul Sudharman a student of SIES College for presenting a poster on ‘Microgreen-a small scale factory oh health and revenue generation at the 14th Inter-Collegiate/ Institute/Department University of Mumbai Research convention AVISHKAR held at VES College Chembur on 24th December 2019.
Mr. Pramod Kamble, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Appointed as a visiting Faculty for M.Sc II Semester IV in the department of Biochemistry at SIES College.
Mr. Pramod Kamble, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Participated in an innovation workshop on “TRIZ and GENTRIZ” on 10th August, 2019 conducted by Centre of Excellence, SIES College
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Submitted Minor research proposal on “Formulation and Characterization of thymol, eugenol and cuminic acid based nanoemulsion for its antibiofilm activity” to the University of Mumbai.
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Judge for Oral and Poster presentation in One day seminar on “Uprising drift in the path of food biotechnology and fermentation technology” on 26th December, 2018.at ICT, Mumbai under UGC CASII activity
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Attended one day seminar on “Marine life: A biotechnological approach” on 8th September, 2018 organized by the Department of Biotechnology, K.V. Pendharkar College
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Participated in a DBT sponsored workshop on “Molecular profiling to therapeutic target identification” held at Tata Memorial Centre, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Kharghar, Navi Mumbai between 20th -22nd February, 2019
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 External Referee to review synopsis and thesis for the M.Tech course in the subject Bio-process Technology
Dr. Tara Menon, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Appointment to Govt/university bodies • Appointed member, Syllabus Committee for Credit based semester and grading system for F.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology restructured syllabus syllabus, University of Mumbai • Lab Recognized for PhD in Biotechnology, University of Mumbai Guest lecture/ Resource person • Convenor and Resource person for the workshop on Credit based semester and grading system for T.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology revised syllabus held SIES College on 11th June2016 • Resource person for the workshop for F.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology restructured syllabus held at Vaze College on 16th July 2016
Mr. Prajith Nambiar, Biotechnology Department 28/03/20 Mumbai University Minor research Grant: Received a Minor research grant of Rs, 52,000/- from the University of Mumbai for his research project on “Investigation of marine oligotrophic bacteria for biosurfactant mediated degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons”
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 07/04/17 Awarded PhD (Microbiology) degree on Studies on antimicrobial activity of essential oils against drug-resistant microbes during convocation ceremony held on 16.01.2017 at Fort Campus, University of Mumbai
Dr. Subi , Biotechnology Department 07/04/17 Participated in RUSA sponsored Orientation Programme conducted by UGC-HRDC at Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai from 6.02.2017 to 4.03.2017.
Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan, Biotechnology Department 08/04/17 Recognized as guide for PhD in Biotechnology, University of Mumbai
Dr. Tara Menon, Biotechnology Department 08/04/17 Recognized as guide for PhD in Biotechnology, University of Mumbai
Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan, Biotechnology Department 27/01/16 reviewer for the bio-info publications journal – “international journal of microbiology research”.
Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan, Biotechnology Department 27/01/16 co - convenor of lady tata memorial trust sponsored three day workshop on techniques in molecular diagnostics organized by the department of biotechnology, sies college of arts, science and commerce between 12th to 14th august 2015.
Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan, Biotechnology Department 27/01/16 recognized as a teacher of the university of mumbai for the msc degree by research in biotechnology
Dr. Tara Menon, Biotechnology Department 27/01/16 resource person to the program titled “introduction to research” conducted by sies at nerul as a part of the employee development program on 31/7/2015
Dr. Tara Menon, Biotechnology Department 27/01/16 convenor for cbsgs sybsc syllabus revision workshop (university of mumbai), 22nd june 2015
Dr. Tara Menon, Biotechnology Department 27/01/16 convenor for lady tata memorial trust sponsored three day workshop on techniques in molecular diagnostics.!2th-14th august2015
Dr. Tara Menon, Biotechnology Department 08/04/17 Recognised as teacher for the M.Sc degree(by research) in Biotechnology, University of Mumbai