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National Seminar held on Trends and Challenges in the Teaching, Learning and Research in the field of Accounting
January 28-29, 2012
 
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The college has won first position (General Championship) at Avishkar Research Convention successively three years at the University of Mumbai.
 
GENERAL
Name of the Department Biotechnology
Vision Development of a centre of excellence in Biotechnology education and research that will train the most needed manpower in the various fields of biotechnology and to cater the increasing global demand of biotechnologists.
Mission To realize Biotechnology as one of the greatest intellectual enterprises of humankind, to provide the impetus that fulfills the potential of understanding life processes and utilizing them to the advantage of humanity.
Goals and Objectives
  • To produce high quality learners in the field of Biotechnology to the University, state agencies and the private sectors.
  • To offer workshops, short courses and other educational opportunities as appropriate to maximize access and effective use of the subject.
  • To develop scientific attitude and sense of observation in learners.
  • To inculcate the research aptitude among the learners.
  • To produce learners who will be capable of doing advanced research and studies for higher degree in various fields of Biotechnology.
  • To develop and provide excellent research tools and capabilities through our resource facilities.
  • To co-ordinate and initiate training activities for learners.
  • To become a resource center for Biotechnology information and education.
  • To gain a broader perspective of Biotechnology-related issues by stimulating interaction among the Biotechnology disciplines.
  • To produce qualified graduates and post of Biotechnology to meet the emerging needs for Biotechnologists.
Extension Number/s                Faculty Room: 152
Email biotech@ckthakurcollege.net
Year of Establishment of Department
Programme Year
UG 2002-2003
PG 2005-2006
INFRASTRUCTURE
Total Built-up Area of the Department in sq.m. 398.44 sq.m
 
Infrastructure of the Department
Sr. No. Laboratory / Preparation Room / Faculty Room etc. Area in sq.m.
i. Undergraduate Laboratory 157.70
ii. Postgraduate Laboratory 78.40
iii. Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory 10.34
iv. Animal Tissue Culture Laboratory 12.44
v. Instrumentation Room 31.35
vi. Preparation Room-I 10.46
vii. Preparation Room-II 13.60
viii. Inoculation Room 08.04
ix. Faculty Room 19.29
x. Green House 56.82
Total 398.44sq.m.
FACULTY
Total No. of Teachers 06
No. of Teachers with Postdoctoral Study 01
No. of Teachers with Ph.D. as Highest Qualifications 02
No. of Teachers with M.Phil. as Highest Qualifications Nil
No. of Teachers with PG  as Highest Qualifications 03
STAFF
No. of Administrative Staff 01
No. of Technical Staff 02
STUDENTS
No. of Students
Course Male Female Total
UG 28 126 154
PG 12 28 40
Bridge 03 11 14
Certificate 07 29 36
Diploma 04 21 25
RESULT
Result of Last Year
Class % of Departmental Result % of University Result No. of First Class
T.Y.B.Sc. 84.44% 56.88% 09
M.Sc. 100% 73.43% 13
University Distinctions / Ranks Distinctions: 26
RESEARCH
Publications by Faculty
Peer Viewed National Journal 05        
Peer Viewed International Journal 05
Total 10
No. of Projects
UGC (Ongoing) 01
University (Completed) 02
University (Ongoing) 01  
Total 04
No. of Research Guides for M.Phil. 01
No. of Oral Presentations by the Faculty
International 02
National 04
Total 06
No. of Poster Presentations by the Faculty
National 06
University 01
Total 07
Thrust Areas of the Research
  • Salt stress
  • Biofuels
  • Enzymology  
  • Plant tissue culture
  • Limnology and biodiversity
ARTICLES / BOOKS
No. of Books Authored by the Faculty 03
AWARDS AND HONOURS
Awards and Recognition Received by Faculty Dr. (Mrs.) S.S. Kokitkar
  • ‘Best Teacher Award’ by Shri. Ramsheth Thakur Samajik Vikas Mandal, Panvel (2010-2011)
  • Recipient of UGC SRF during Ph.D. Degree Programme
  • First Rank in M.Sc. Applied Biochemistry, Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Dr. (Mrs.) M.N. Gurav
  • Indira Gandhi Sadbhavana Award by Citizen Integration Peace Society, New Delhi (2011-2012)
  • ‘Best Teacher Award’ by Shri. Ramsheth Thakur Samajik Vikas Mandal, Panvel (2010-2011)
Prof. Prabuddho Mukherjee
  • UGC –JRF–NET
  • ICMR JRF
ORGANIZATION OF SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES
No. of University Seminars
Organized by the Department		 04
No. of National SeminarsOrganized by the Department 01
PARTICIPATION IN  SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES
No. of University Seminars / Workshops / Conferences  Participated by the Faculty 19
No. of State Seminars / Workshops / Conferences Participated by the Faculty 08
No. of National Seminars / Workshops / Conferences Participated by the Faculty 527
No. of International Seminars / Workshops / Conferences Participated by the Faculty 02
CONSULTANCY
No. of Teachers Engaged in Consultancy Services 01
LIBRARY
No. of Reference Books in the Central Library 456
No. of Text Books in the Central Library 41
No. of Journal / Periodicals in the Central Library 09
No. of CDs  / DVDs in the Central Library 03
DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY
No. of Reference Books in the Departmental Library 451
No. of Text Books in the Departmental Library 41
No. of Journal / Periodicals in the Departmental 09
Library
No. of CDs  / DVDs in the Departmental Library 08
FACILITIES
No. of Computers 03
No. of Printers 01
No. of LCDs 01
No. of OHPs 01
LINKAGES
Academic Linkages
  • Department of Biotechnology, Karmveer  Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
  • N. Shankaran Nair Research Centre for Nanotechnology and Nanobiotechnology Research, Ambernath, Navi Mumbai
  • Tata Consultancy Services, Belapur, Navi Mumbai  
  • Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education (ACTREC), Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
  • Gujarat Akruti TCG Biotech Limited, Andheri, Mumbai
Research Linkages
  • Reliance Life Sciences, Navi Mumbai
  • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai
  • National Chemical Laboratory, Pune
  • National Centre for Cell Science, Pune
  • Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
  • Vasant Sugar Industry, Pune
  • Hafffkine Research Institute, Mumbai
  • KEM Hospital, Mumbai
  • Nair Hospital, Mumbai
  • Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education (ACTREC), Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
  • Bharat Serum, Thane
  • Monad Nanotech, Mumbai
  • Preeti Industries, Navi Mumbai
FUTURE PLANS
Plans
  • Establishment of research centre.
  • Submission of research proposals to different funding agencies.
  • To initiate different programmes for the welfare of local people.

 
 
 
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