PVP COLLEGE, Pravaranagar

Pravara Rural Education Society's

PADMASHRI VIKHE PATIL COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCE & COMMERCE PRAVARANAGAR

A/p Loni, Taluka:Rahata, Dist.Ahmednagar Pin : 413713 Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune Id No. PU/NA/ASC/(016)1971.


Department of Microbiology

Microbiology is not only study of microorganisms, but it is one of the significant branches of sciences to understand the principles of life which has roots in the study of various microbial systems. Though it is a basic science, it is multidisciplinary as well. Its various branches such as Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Virology, Air Microbiology, Water Microbiology, Soil Microbiology, Agriculture Microbiology, Food and Dairy, Space Microbiology, Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology etc. has never ending impact on human life and making mother earth a better place to live.

Department of Microbiology was established in academic year 2014-2015 to inculcate the significance of Microbiology. The department envisions creating skilled human resource in the field of Microbiology. The department offers under-graduate course under general streams with Microbiology as special subject at third year level along with that co-curricular activities are conducted for enhancing overall progress of students. The Laboratory is well equipped with all the equipments. The department organizes various social activities to create awareness about the impact of microbial world on human health and environment.

In the academic year 2021-2022 Post graduation programme was introduced for the higher education opportunities as well as to build a strong profile for future career. The department envisions creating skilled human resource in the field of Microbiology.

Faculty Profile

Sr.No. Name of Faculty Designation Qualification Email Id Contact No.
1. Mr. Lodha R.K. Head & Assistant Professor M.Sc. Biotechnology, SET, GATE rahulklodha@gmail.com 8208391923
2. Miss. Kumbhar S. P. Assistant Professor M.Sc. kumbharshamal1999@gmail.com 7775844969
3. Miss. Nawale S. D. Assistant Professor M.Sc. archu199205@gmail.com 9923184373
4. Miss. Chitnis T. M. Assistant Professor M.Sc. chitins.tanvee1495@gmail.com 7722001905
5. Miss. Nibe R. R. Assistant Professor M.Sc. rutujanibe10@gmail.com 8956008373

Programme

Publications

Sr. No.

Title of paper

Name of the author/s

Name of journal (Vol., page no.)

Impact Factor

ISBN/ ISSN number

1.

Screening of PHB ( poly ß-hydroxy butyrate) Producing Bacterial Strains by using Agrowastes and oils

Neha A. Gurave, Vrishali V. Korde&Snehal S. Dhas

IJIFR, vol 3,no.7,pp-2258-2262

4.146

2252-2262

2.

Effects of Pesticides on viability and biochemical properties of Yeast,Rhizobium and Azospirullum

Vrishali V. Korde,Snehal S. Dhas,Neha A. Gurave&Sourabh V. Chavan

IJIFR, vol. 2, no.11, pp. 4036-4043

4.146

2347-1697

3.

Detection of Plant Growth Promoting Activity using Fungal and Bacterial Species.

Neha A. Gurave, Vrishali V. Korde, Snehal S. Dhas&Roshani Gaikwad

IJIFR., vol. 3, no.2, pp. 652-656

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2347-1697

4.

Isolation and identification of heavy metal resistant bacteria from petroleum soil of Loni, Ahmednagar

Neha A. Gurave, Vrishali V. Korde, Snehal S. Dhas &Mahesh Disale

European Journal Of Experimental Biology vol. 5, no.12, pp. 6-11

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2248-9215

5.

Isolation, Identification , Screening, Characterization , and production of cellulolytic bacterium from soil and cow dung

Archana D Nawale, Varsha B Khedkar, Namrata P Suryavanshi and A J Dhembare &

International Journal For Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field

6.719

2455-0620

6.

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanopartical by Microorganism and their Antimicrobial activity against human pathogenic organisms

Archana D Nawale, Varsha B Khedkar, Namrata P Suryavanshi and A J Dhembare &

International Journal For Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field

6.719

2455-0620

Achievements

Awards received by students:

Sr. No.

Name of the Student

Name of the Award

Level

1.

Miss. Bhakti Pramod Rahane

"Creative Microbiologist" Award in State Level Microbiocanvas Competition, held in R.C.Patel ASC College,Shirpur,Dist-Dhule,27th Jan 2018

State

2.

Mr. Sayyad Juned Kadar Patel

Mr.

Best Entry in State level Microbiocanvas Competition, held in R.C.Patel ASC College, Shirpur,Dist-Dhule,27th Jan  2018

State

3.

Miss. Ankita Kadaskar,

Miss. Mayuri Shirsath

Best Poster Presentation-Recent Trends in Life sciences PVP College,Loni

State

4.

Miss. Swapnali Bhanudas Shinde ,

Adarsh Swayamsevika

State

5.

Miss. Sumedha Devrao Lokare ,

Best Poster in Microbiocanvas

National

6.

Miss. Rutuja Ramesh Nibe ,

Best Student ( Microbiology Society, India )

Department

7.

Miss. Swapnali Bhanudas Shinde

Best Student ( PVP Sr. )

College

7.

Miss. Swapnali Bhanudas Shinde

Best Student ( PVP Sr. )

College

Events

Sr. No.

Events organized

Date and description

Level

1.

Establishment of Microbiologist Society, India Student Unit

Students unit has been established for the students to strengthen the knowledge of subject as well as holistic developement among the students

Departmental level-Total 52 students became annual member of unit

2.

"Agarosh" Agar Art Exhibition

Agar Art Exhibition was conducted for S.Y and T.Y.B.Sc Microbiology students by department to inculcate the innvovative approach among students-21st February 2018

Departmental level -Total 30 students participated

3.

Screening Round of 17th Statelevel Microbioloympiad

Screening Round was arranged for  State level Microbioloympiad 2018.on 9th Jan 2018

Departmental level Total 63 students participated

4.

Fresher's and Farewell Party

To inculcate social culture and good rapport in students the party's are arranged.

Departmental level

5.

Microbiome Food Festival

To inculcate social culture and good rapport in students the Food festival is arranged.

College Level