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Members of the Research committee:



  1. Prin. Dr. (Mrs.) C.T.Chakraborty (Chairperson)
  2. Dr.Gitesh Padhye (Secretary)
  3. Dr.S.K.Adhikari (Research Consultant)
  4. Dr.Vitthal Mohite (Member)
  5. Dr.Aparna Deshmukh (Member)
  6. Dr.Ritu Vashist (Member)
  7. Mr.Santosh Singh (Member)

Activities:

To pursue the experimental and theoretical research, college has opened a Research and Development centre. The centre is inaugurated by Dr.Vijay Khole, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai, in the august presence of Dr.J.P.Dighe, Dean, Faculty of Science on Monday, 30 th August 2004. In the research centre lecturers from different streams are working in the area of Biological sciences, Physical Sciences and chemical sciences.

In the following areas the research is carrying out.

Physical Science:

  1. Theoretical Physics- Decoherence of Chiral molecules.
  2. Experimental Physics- Conducting Polymer and Nanotechnology.

Chemical Science:

  1. Inorganic Chemistry- Rare earth materials
  2. Organic Chemistry- Synthesis of Organic Derivatives and its Microbial properties for industrial use.

Biological Science:

  1. Botany- In-Vitro Fertilization
  2. Zoology- Fishery Science

DEPARTMENT WISE OUTPUT FOR THE MINOR RESEARCH GRANT

 

PHYSICS:

Academic Year 2004-05

  1. “Synthesis of conducting polymers for the development of all polymer Batteries”; by Mr.Gitesh G. Padhye, Dept. of Physics

Academic Year 2005-06

  1. “EPR investigation of propylene diaammonium cadmium chloride single crystals”; Dr.(Mrs.) Lakshmi Kasturi, Dept. of Physics

Academic Year 2006-07

  1. Development of gas sensors based on conducting polymers with a view to apply this technology for the detection of freshness of the food ; Mr. Gitesh Padhye, Dept. of Physics

 

CHEMISTRY

Academic Year 2004-05

  1. “Design, Synthesis and Biological screening of some new Quinazolone Derivatives” by Dr. C. T. Chakraborty, Dept. of Chemistry
  2. “A study on the selective precipitation of some transition metal ions” by Dr. S.D. Ajagekar, Dept. of Chemistry

Academic Year 2005-06

  1. “Rare earth supported catalyst”; Mrs. C.T.Chakraborty, Dept. of Chemistry

Academic Year 2007-08

  1. “Synthesis of Antioxident molecules” ; Dr. C. T. Chakraborty, Dept. of Chemistry
  2. “Determination of heavy elements in pharmaceutical samples” ; Dr. S.D. Ajagekar, Dept. of Chemistry

 

MATHEMATICS

Academic Year 2005-06

  1. “ The problems of absenterism in degree commerce college of University of Mumbai”; Mr. Manoj Mishra, Dept. of Mathematics

Academic Year 2008-09

  1. Investment options – some basic facts for common man ; Mrs. Anuradha Hait, Dept. of Mathematics

 

BOTANY

Academic Year 2004-05

  1. “In Vitro regeneration of endangered plants of medicinal value” by Mrs. Dr.Ajita Kumar, Dept. of Botany

Academic Year 2006-07

  1. Study of VAM association with the host under the influence of heavy metals ; Dr. Ajita Kumar, Dept. of Botany

Academic Year 2007-08

  1. “Detection of different component in Gomutra (cows urine) with respect to the antifungal activity of the Gomutra” ; Mr. Vinit Vaidya, Dept. of Botany

Academic Year 2008-09

  1. “ Impact of Sewage on Vam Association” ; Dr. D.B.Singh, Dept. of Botany

 

ZOOLOGY

Academic Year 2004-05

  1. “Screening of endomyeorhizal and endophytic fungal association of Trigenella Species of Mumbai Coast” by Dr. Mrs. Beena Kumari, Dept. of Zoology
  2. “Influence of Physico-chemical characteristics of water on the diversity of Plankton in Bassin creek” by Dr.Mrs. Shirley Agwuocha, Dept. of Zoology

Academic Year 2006-07

  1. Biochemical responses of mudskipper [Boleophthalmus dussumieri (Cuv.)] exposed to water soluble fractions (wsf) of gear oil; Dr. Shirley Agwoucha, Dept. of Zoology
  2. Identification of bacteria from marine sponge with respect to their bio – active potential ; Dr. Vitthal Mohite, Dept. of Zoology
  3. Evaluation of select of vegetable waste products & by products as fish feed ; Dr. Nandita Singh, Dept. of Zoology

 

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Academic Year 2006-07

  1. Evaluation of Nanoparticles as a tool for pharmacological modulation of Angiogenesis ; Dr. Aparna Deshmukh, Dept. of Biotechnology

Academic Year 2007-08

  1. “Evaluation of potential of selected Indian Medicinal Plants to modulate angiogenesis”; Dr. Aparna Deshmukh, Dept. of Bio-technology

Academic Year 2009-10

  1. “ Evaluation of anticancer potential of selected Indian Medicinal Plant” ; Dr. Aparna Deshmukh, Dept. of Bio-technology
  2. “ Degradation analysis of textile dyes by hairy roots” ; Dr. Ahmad Ali, Dept. of Bio-technology

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Academic Year 2006-07

  1. Information Technology : Awareness & level of adaptation amongst cluster SME’s – An Empirical Sample Study; Mrs. Vinita Gaikwad, Dept. of Computer Sicence
  2. Non popularity of science stream amongst degree students in Mumbai ; Mrs. Reshma Desai, Dept. of Computer Science

Academic Year 2008-09

  1. “Principles followed by corporate IT depts. in finalizing the dada centers and recent experiences”; Mrs. Reshma Desai, Dept. of Computer Science

 

COMMERCE

Academic Year 2006-07

  1. Fiscal reforms in Maharashtra : Issues & Concerns ; Mrs. Ritu Vashisht, Dept. of Commerce

Academic Year 2007-08

  1. “In service Training of lecturers in Degree Colleges: a case study of Colleges affiliated to Mumbai University” ; Mrs. Sangeeta Chaudhari, Dept. of Commerce
  2. “SEZ’s of China and India: A Comparative Study” ; Mrs. Rashmi Shetty, Dept. of Commerce
  3. “Emerging trends in Commodity markets in India”; Mr. Ashutosh Saxena, Dept. of Commerce

Academic Year 2008-09

  1. “ Industrial structure in Maharashra : Recent changes” ; Mrs. Ritu Vashisht, Dept. of Commerce
  2. “ Medical tourism in India” ; Mrs.Manju Singhania, Dept. of Commerce

Academic Year 2009-10

  1. “ Green marketing- opportunities and challenges in India” ; Mrs. Rashmi Shetty, Dept. of Commerce

 

ENVIORMENTAL STUDIES

Academic Year 2006-07

  1. To study the domestic garbage generated by the citizens of Thakur Complex and Thakur Village with its scenario of segregation ; Dr. Priti Gupta, Dept. of EVS

Academic Year 2007-08

  1. Analysis of Temperature and Rainfall data of selected stations in Maharashtra ; Mrs. Sunita Maral, Dept. of EVS

Academic Year 2009-10

  1. “ A Survey on Bio-medical Waste” ; Dr. Priti Gupta, Dept. of EVS

 

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Academic Year 2008-09

  1. “ Value and leadership management based on Thirukkural” ; Miss. Rama Ray, Dept. of Business Communication

 

ECONOMICS

Academic Year 2006-07

  1. Rehabilitation of the sick units in Thane District ; Mrs. Nisha Bhatnagar, Dept. of Economics

Academic Year 2008-09

  1. “ Socio – Economic Perspective on disaster management” ; Mr. S. K. Sahoo, Dept. of Economics
  2. “ Women Empowerment” ; Mrs.Nisha Bhatnagar, Dept. of Economics

 

BMS

Academic Year 2006-07

  1. To develop model of self financing scheme for EBC students through self help group ; Mrs. Richa Jain, Dept. of BMS

Academic Year 2008-09

  1. “ Social Accountability of Infrastructure projects in Mumbai”; Mrs. Richa Jain, Dept. of BMS

 

COLLEGE PROJECT STATISTICS

Sr.No

Academic Year

Total no. of project sanctioned

Total Amount

1

2004-05

06

1,15,000/-

2

2005-06

03

65,000/-

3

2006-07

12

3,16,590/-

4

2007-08

08

99,000/-

5

2008-09

09

1,51,000/-

6

2009-10

04

54,000/-

 

INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

Academic Year 2005-06

In the Chemical Science, Dr.S.K.Adhikari has appointed as a Research Consultant. Under his able guidance Companies from Europe (IQ-Chem from Besel, Switzerland) have funded a project, which is carrying out. Mr. Atul Bhosale is appointed as a research assistant.

Academic Year 2006-07

The Chemical Research centre at TCSC carry out various contract research projects for the industries, both from India and abroad. Companies from Europe have funded projects, which have been carried out. Recently, a Major Research Project is also funded by Unilever Research, India. Dr.S.D.Ajagekar & Mr. Vipul Purohit, lecturer, Dept. of Chemistry is working on this project.

 

Academic Year 2007-08

The Chemical Research centre at TCSC carry out various contract research projects for the industries, both from India and abroad. Companies from Europe have funded projects, which have been carried out. Recently, a Major Research Project is also funded by Unilever Research, India. Dr.S.D.Ajagekar & Mr. Vipul Purohit, lecturer, Dept. of Chemistry is working on this project.

Academic Year 2008-09

The Chemical Research centre at TCSC carry out various contract research projects for the industries, both from India and abroad. Companies from Europe have funded projects, which have been carried out. Recently, a Major Research Project is also funded by Unilever Research, India. Dr.S.D.Ajagekar & Mr. Vipul Purohit, lecturer, Dept. of Chemistry is working on this project.

 

INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS STATISTICS

Sr.No

Academic Year

Total no. of project sanctioned

Total Amount

1

2006-07

01

3,48,379/-

4

2007-08

02

5,52,272/-

5

2008-09

02

5,57,750/-

 

The following lecturers are appointed as a Research Guide from the University of Mumbai.

Department of Chemistry

  1. Dr. Mrs. C.T.Chakraborty- Organic Chemistry
  2. Dr. S.D.Ajagekar- Inorganic Chemistry
  3. Dr.D.S.Bhatia- Physical Chemistry

Department of Zoology

  1. Dr. Vitthal T. Mohite- Zoology


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