Zoology
Welcome to Department of Zoology
Senior College
| No. | Name of faculty | Designation | Qualifications | Specialization | View CV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dr. Sandeep Sarjerao Pokale |
Head & Professor | M.Sc, P.hD | Entomology and Protozoology | CV |
| 2 |  KADAM DIPAK ASHOK |
Assistant Professor | M.Sc., NET, SET | Molecular Biology | CV |
Name/s of PG recognized /M.Ph. guide:
1) Dr.S.S.Pokale
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Name of research project |
Investigator |
Funding agency |
Amount sanctioned |
Duration (YY-YY) |
Present status of project (completed/on-going) |
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1) Studies on myxospoirian Parasites of Fishes in around Lonavala. |
Dr.S.S.Pokale |
BCUD |
200000/- |
2 years (2012– 14) |
Completed |
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2) Study of polymorphism in FOXO1 and Nrf2 gene in diabetic patients. |
Dipak Ashok Kadam |
BCUD |
150000/- |
2 years (2016-18) |
Ongoing |
- Total no. of Research papers published by faculty members in the last 10 years:
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Name of faculty |
International journal |
Other journals |
UGC Total Approved |
|
Dr.S.S.Pokale |
15 |
08 (2.5) |
15 23 |
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Activities:
Report of National Conference on Animal Dissection Need and Alternative
Report of National Conference on Environment and Development
Academic Calendar
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Month |
Activity |
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June |
Three days’ State Level workshop on “Foundations of Animal Tissue Culture”. |
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July |
Parents-teacher meeting, Guest lecture |
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August |
S. Y. B. Sc. Study tour |
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September |
Internal Exams, One day workshop on Bioinformatics |
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October |
Diwali vacation, Advanced workshop on Bioinformatics |
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November |
Two days’ workshop on “Microscopy” |
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December |
F. Y. B. Sc. Study tour, National Seminar |
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January |
Science Projects Exhibition |
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February |
Internal Exams, T. Y. B. Sc. Study tour |
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March |
University Practical Examinations |
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April |
University Theory Examinations |
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May 2016 |
Summer Vacation |
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Department Profile
The Department of Zoology is established in 2010. At present, it has spacious and well equipped laboratories with advance instrumentation for biological studies. The department has minor research projects funded by BCUD, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. It is actively engaged in research work in the field of Entomology, Physiology, Parasitology and Molecular Biology.
Founded in: 2010
Founder head- Dr. S.S.Pokale
Level of Teaching:
UG — Yes
PG — No.
Special instruments
1) Table top centrifuge 2) Microtome 3) Egg incubator 4) Paraffin oven 5) Autoclave 6) pH meter 7)Digital balance 8) Soil analysis kit 9) Microscope projector
Academic year
Name of student
Present positions
2012-2013
Miss. Mamta Nigi
Air hostage Delhi.
2013-2014
Smita Gaikawad
Assistant Prof. Same Institute.
2013-2014
Mrs.Maya Sutar
Assistant Health Center Lonavala.
Placement
Students graduating from the department of Zoology regularly seek and get admission to post graduate course at department of Zoology, SPPU as well as at other post graduate centres. Our students excel in their post graduate studies and pursue research and are placed as assistant professors in many colleges .