In India, the late Rajiv Gandhi, who was Prime Minister developed separate Departments of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Modern Education Society’s Nowrosjee Wadia College started a separate Biotechnology Department under the science Stream in 2007. Department of Biotechnology, Nowrosjee Wadia College runs both UG and PG programs under the National Education Policy -20220 (NEP-2020). The Syllabus of UG and PG is defined in such a manner that the holistic development of students is integrated. The Biotechnology Department emphasizes research and development; developing soft skills in humans as a resource towards national development.
We always say that for Biotechnology the sky is the limit because of its integrity in different disciplines such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Plant sciences, and Animal sciences, which opens the door for the immense potential for the benefit of humankind directly and indirectly. Nowrosjee Wadia College divots wholly to archives excellence in promotions in the Biotechnology Department.
Under the umbrella of Biotechnology, we offer different courses such as Fundamentals of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Fundamentals of Animal and Plant Sciences, Animal & Plant Development, Environment Science, rDNA Technology, Plant and Animal Tissue Cultures, Industrial Microbiology, Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, Genetics, Immunology. Advanced Biochemistry, Biostatics, Bioinformatics, Bioprocess Engineering, Forensic Biotechnology, Virology and Toxicology, Pathology, Research Methodology etc. Along with these students are permitted for OJT/FP (On Job Training or field Projects) in different renowned sectors of Government, Semi Government. Private Industries. Research projects were integrated into their UG and PG syllabi. The Research Projects, Internships, and On Job training integrated into UG and PG syllabi provide a platform for job opportunities.
A departmental program is a tie-up with other disciplines for an interdisciplinary approach. Minors, Open Electives (OE), and the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). Ability Enhancement courses (AEC), Vocational Sill Enhancement Courses (VSEC) Cocurricular Activities (CC) from the same or other faculty are part of their curriculum. This will boost the student's mind towards success.
Qualified, skilled, dedicated staff with hands-on research experience
Visiting faculty from reputed research institutes, industries and Universities.
4 Spacious state of art laboratories with modern infrastructure and sophisticated equipments.
Internet access for the students with all necessary software required for the curriculum.
Guest lectures by experts, seminars, exhibitions, quiz competitions etc. for overall development of the students.
Research training in various reputed Biotechnology institutes and industries.
Excellent curriculum including Theory, Practical and Research project.
Vibrant academic ambience in the Department.
Encouragement to students for research so as to work independently.
Development of scientific temperament and social responsibilities in the students.
| Name of Faculty | Designation | Profile link | |
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| Sulabha Deokar | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
| Swapna Sathe | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
| Renuka Pradeep Chavhan | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
| Angha Chandrashekhar Wairagade | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
| Bindia Amit Oberoi | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
| Manali Deepak Kulkarni | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
| Chitra Mandar Kulkarni | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
| Shital Dubale | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
Department have its own allotted classroom with well aided facilities like LCD and OHP.
There are 4 state of the art laboratories viz
Biotechnology Laboratory is fully equipped with all the basic facilities to carry out practicals of Microbiology like, Shaker incubator, LAF, centrifuge, autoclave, hot air oven etc. and other biotechnology related practical too.
Molecular biology laboratory has all the instruments and equipment's like PCR machine, Gel doc, electrophoretic units, -20 refrigerator, Cooling centrifuge, Magnetic stirrers, transilluminator, dual beam spectrophotometer to name a few, to carry out basic research work too.
Animal tissue culture laboratory is designed as per small size lab scientific plan with fully air conditioned and UV sterilization facilitated subareas like data collection room and culture room which has equipments like Water jacketed CO2 incubator , LAF and inverted microscope .
Plant tissue culture laboratory is designed as per small size scientific plan with fully air conditioned and UV sterilization facilitated sub-areas like data collection room, Transfer room and culture/ Incubation room with equipments like LAF, orbital shaker, magnetic stirrer, filter assembly and automatic operating Growth racks for culturing purpose.
Note : There's common washing area too for tissue culturing purpose with water supply, autoclave, hot air oven, double distillation unit, ice flaker machine, drying racks etc.
On completion of 80 glorious years to the college, Dept of Biotechnology organised two days lecture series entitled “Frontiers of Biotechnology”. This event was inaugurated by Dr. Mrs. S. R. Chaphalkar ,Director, VSBT, Baramati. In lecture series lectures were taken by imminent faculties from industry and academia.
Department of Biotechnology organized extra credit certificate course entitled “Frontiers of Biotechnology” from 13 December 2021 to 26 December 2021 for the T .Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology students. 6 guest lectures and 4 practicals conducted by eminent faculties from different fields of 30 hours were conducted under this. Students gain 3 credits by attending the course.
Student events “Biotechcellence 2K ’’an inter-collegiate Competition get organised by department every year with over whelming responses over 100 participants from various Colleges in and around Pune city participated in various events like model making ,poster making, Petri Dish art, Bioryhthm, photography and Quiz Competition and received several Prizes
“Avishkar’’ an extention activity carried out by the department every year. Biotechnology students participated in ‘Avishkar’, project Competition organised by Savitribai Phule Pune University to get hands on research experience. Many students won prizes in this competition at college level, zonal level and Represented Pune university at state level
Biotech Bulletin activity carried out by students under the guidance of teacher for every month to get latest news and research.
Department of Biotechnology organises guest lectures, practical, seminar, short film for B.Sc. Biotechnology students. The aim of organising such events is to get exposure to the experts from different fields, getting knowledge from them which could be helpful to students for future prospective.
Name | Description | Number of Events Attended |
|---|---|---|
Dr. Sulabha B Deokar (Kashid Sulabha S) | Number of Articles Published National Level | 00 |
Number of Articles Published International Level | 08 | |
Number of Articles Published in Conference Proceedings | 08 | |
Number of Conference/Workshop/Seminar Attended National Level | 09 | |
Number of Conference/Workshop/Seminar Attended International Level(Within Country) | 11 | |
Number of Conference/Workshop/Seminar Attended International Level (Abroad) | 00 | |
Dr. Swapna Sathe (Swapna Deodhar) | Number of Articles Published National Level | 03 |
Number of Articles Published International Level | 04 | |
Number of Articles Published in Conference Proceedings | 07 | |
Number of Conference/Workshop/Seminar Attended National Level | 02 | |
Number of Conference/Workshop/Seminar Attended International Level(Within Country) | 00 | |
Number of Conference/Workshop/Seminar Attended International Level (Abroad) | 00 |
| Name of Author | Publication year | Title | Journal details * | Indexed in ** & Impact factor $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sulabha B Deokar Pathade G. R., | May 18, 2018 | Direct submission of sequence data to GenBank :The nucleotide sequences of 3 bacterial and 1 fungal promising isolates | GenBank nucleotide sequence database at NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information info@ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)USA | --- |
| Dr. Sulabha B Deokar Pathade G. R., | 2018 | Physico-chemical and Bacteriological Study of Hot Water Spring from Aravali (Dist-Ratnagiri) Maharashtra, India | Research Journal of Chemical and Environmental Sciences Index Copernicus Value 78.67, NAAS Rating 4.64; Vol 6 [3] | UGC care list SJIF: 3.60. |
| Dr. Sulabha B Deokar Pathade G. R. | 2017 | The Study of the Physicochemical parameters and Bacteriological examination of Tural acrothermal spring, (Dist -Ratnagiri), Maharashtra, India. | “International Journal of Allied Practice, Research and Review’’,Volume IV Issue VIII, ISSN:2350-1294, | UGC care list Journal no 44557 SJIF 2.662 |
| Madhumeeta Chadha Priyanka Desai Ashwini Tambe Sulabha B.Deokar Kshitija Mutalik | Jan-Feb 2017 | “Production of Biodiesel using waste temple oil from ShaniShingnapur temple(Dist.Ahmednagar),Maharashtra,India using chemical and biological methods” | ‘International Journal of Environment,Agriculture and Biotechnology’ISSN-2456-1878,Impact factor-,Vol-2,Issue-1 | UGC care list 2.014 |
Ashwini .R.Tambe R. M. Pawar S. B. Deokar | Feb-2016. | Evaluation of antibacterial and antifungal activity of various concentration of Azadirachta, indica (Neem) again | ‘Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies’ ISSN-2021-8819 (online) 2348-7186 (Print) | UGC Approved 1.4988 |
| A .R. Tambe S. B. Deokar R.M. Pawar | September 2016. | “Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Zingiberofficinale (Ginger) Rhizome Extract” st human pathogenic bacterial and fungal strain’ | International journal of allied practice Research and review Vol.III,Issue VI,01ISSN 2350-1294, | UGC Approved |
| Ashwini R. Tambe Minaz Inamdar Qusai Indonesiawala Kshitija S. Mutalik Sulabha B. Deokar | August2016 | “Synthesis of Microbial Biodegradable Starch-based Bioplastic”’ | ‘Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies’ ISSN-2321-88191,Vol.41,Issue 9, | Peer reviewed 0.498 |
| Ashwini R. Tambe Kshitija. S. Mutalik Sulabha. B. Deokar | JULY 2016 | “Study of Antimicrobial potential and Phytochemical analysis of Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi) leaves extract” | International Journal For Science and Research in Technology’’,Vol.2, Issue-7 July 2016ISSN No.2395-1052 | Peer reviewed 2.1 |
| Swapna Deodhar Kiran Pawar Nitasha Singh R. J. Thengane S.R. Thengane | 2014 | Clonal propagation of female plants of GraciniaindicaChoiss. A tree species of high medicinal value, | Journal of applied biology and Biotechnology, 2(6), 18-25 | |
| S. R. Thengane S.R.Deodhar S.V.Bhosle S.K.Rawal | 2006 | Repetitive somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in GarciniaindicaChoiss | In vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology – Plant, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp256-261 | |
| Swapna R. Deodhar R. J. Thengane S.R.Thengane | 2008 | De novo shoot regeneration from root culture of GarciniaindicaChoiss. | Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 46, 482-486 | |
| S. R. Thengane S. V. Bhosle S. R. Deodhar K.D.Pawar D.K.Kulkarni | 2006 | Micropropagation of Indian Laurel (Calophylluminophyllum) an anti-HIV drug, | Current Science, vol. 90, No.10, pp 1393-1397. | |
| S. V. Bhosle S. R. Thengane S.R.Deodharand M.M.Sardesai | 2005 | New distributional record of an rare and endemic species Calophyllumaustroindicum Kosterm ex. Stevens Guttifereae (Clusiaceae), | Journal of Economic and taxonomic Botany, vol 30, No.4, pp 856-858. |
Department of Biotechnology regularly follows novel practices for the students that are beneficial for their personality development and career opportunities.
Microbiologists Society ,India appreciates Miss .Sayali J .Kurundkar on being selected as Best student of Department of Biotechnology, Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune during 2020-2021
Nikita Quadri won Best Nowrosjee Girl student ,Non grant course award
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Snehal Shingade | B.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Biotechnology Project SRF Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Pune | "> | ||
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Nusrat Tasneem | B.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Biotechnology Editorial Adviser- Manuscript Services Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions | |||
Anjali Pillai | Editorial Adviser- Manuscript Services Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions, Pune |
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