Zoology About the Department Our department is established in 1982 Conducts excursion to promote knowledge pertaining to wild life and environmental awareness Conducts seminars , workshops to aware students in the field of Biology Career guidance and regular counselling Encourage students to participate in research activities Arrange guest lecture and interactive session with eminent personalities in the subject About the Subject Nurture interest in the students for the subject of Zoology create awareness of the basic and modern concepts of Zoology Orients students about the recent environmental issues, challenges, its protection and conservation Imbibe the importance of nutrition and health aspects in human life Inculcates good laboratory practices and precautions among students to train them about scientific handling of research instruments Faculty Courses Events SHRI. VITTHAL B. DANDWATEHODPro. Vitthal B. Dandwate (M.Sc.) Associate Professor Working since 2nd December 1987 as a full time lecturer in Zoology at S.P.K. Mahavidyalaya ,Sawantwadi Joined Sathaye college on 27th November 1998 as a surplus teacher from Sawantwadi. Recognized as a Post Graduate university teacher from March 2007. Selection Grade on 24th August 2003 Associate Professor from 2010. Completed 4 refresher courses and 1 orientation programme. completed one minor research project ( University of Mumbai) Attended number of workshops and seminars related to subject. Worked as a judge in Science exhibition at Zonal level. More ...SHRI. VITTHAL B. DANDWATEHODPro. Vitthal B. Dandwate (M.Sc.) Associate Professor Working since 2nd December 1987 as a full time lecturer in Zoology at S.P.K. Mahavidyalaya ,Sawantwadi Joined Sathaye college on 27th November 1998 as a surplus teacher from Sawantwadi. Recognized as a Post Graduate university teacher from March 2007. Selection Grade on 24th August 2003 Associate Professor from 2010. Completed 4 refresher courses and 1 orientation programme. completed one minor research project ( University of Mumbai) Attended number of workshops and seminars related to subject. Worked as a judge in Science exhibition at Zonal level. Research ProjectComparative study of two lakes(Powai and Vihar) in Mumbai, with respect to physicochemical parameters and zooplankton diversityPrincipal Investigator :Prof. Vitthal B. DandwateCo Investigator :Vishal S. KaduPeriod :15-11-2014 - 31-03-2015Status :CompletedResearch Papers PublishedComparative study of two lakes(Powai and Vihar) in Mumbai, with respect to physicochemical parameters and zooplankton diversityCo Author :Vishal S. Kadu, Nikhil D. Yadav, Deelip BharmalName of Publication :International Journal of Science,Environment and Technology.Name of Editors :Vipul SharmaYear of Publication :2015ISSN :2278-3687(O),2277-663X(P)Impact Factor :1.92Dr. VISHAL S. KADUAssistant ProfessorTeaching is my passion and research is my prime interest. I particularly enjoy teaching subjects like epigenetics, biotechnology, cell biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology and Genetics. I am working on Indian bats and pursuing my PhD, entitled 'Molecular characterization of tyrosine catabolic enzymes in Indian bats’.More ...Dr. VISHAL S. KADUAssistant ProfessorTeaching is my passion and research is my prime interest. I particularly enjoy teaching subjects like epigenetics, biotechnology, cell biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology and Genetics. I am working on Indian bats and pursuing my PhD, entitled 'Molecular characterization of tyrosine catabolic enzymes in Indian bats’.Research ProjectComparative study of two lakes (Powai and vihar) in Mumbai, with respect to various physico-chemical parameters and zooplankton diversity.Principal Investigator :Vitthal DandwateCo Investigator :Vishal KaduPeriod :20-11-2014 - 31-03-2015Status :CompletedResearch Papers PublishedAntiepileptic Drug Sodium Valproate Alters Male Reproductive Functions In RatsCo Author :Ashok P. Manekar, Yogita S. Patil-Dhuri,Shreya R. Patil, Geetha D. Shetty,Digvijay Tonchar, Sandhya Kadiru, Jagdish R. MehtaName of Publication :International Journal of Molecular Genetics.Name of Editors :Nora Fung-Yee TamName of Publisher :S. VivekanandaYear of Publication :2015ISSN :ISSN 2249-4227Impact Factor :0.92COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TWO LAKES (POWAI AND VIHAR) IN MUMBAI, WITH RESPECT TO PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS AND ZOOPLANKTON DIVERSITYCo Author :Vitthal Dandwate, Nikhil Yadav and Deelip BharmalName of Publication :International Journal of Science, Environment and TechnologyName of Editors :Bipul SarmaName of Publisher :International Journal of ScienceYear of Publication :2015ISSN :ISSN 2278-3687 (O); 2277-663X (P)Impact Factor :1.92Megaderma lyra homogentisate 1,2dioxygenase (HGD) mRNA, partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Patil,S.R., Kadiru,S. and Tonchar,D.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2015ISSN :Accession number KT899955Megaderma lyra clone VK1 fumarylacetoacetate hydrolyase (FAH) mRNA, partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Patil,S.R., Tonchar,D.R. and Kadiru,S.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2015ISSN :Accession number KU240019Taphozous longimanus clone DT1 alpha adrenergic receptor 2B (aar2B) gene, partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Tonchar,D.R., Patil,S.R., Kadiru,S. and Sonwane,D.P.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2015ISSN :Accession number KU240020Megaderma lyra 4hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPD) mRNA, partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Patil,S.R., Tonchar,D. and Kadiru,S.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2015ISSN :Accession number JQ004403KT899954Hipposideros fulvus growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene, exon 10 and partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Patil,S.R., Jha,S.M., Mehta,J.R. and Tonchar,D.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2014ISSN :Accession number KM886248.1Induction of secondary axis in hydra revisited: New insights into pattern formationCo Author :Surendra Ghaskadbi and Saroj GhaskadbiName of Publication :International Journal of Molecular and Cellular Medicine (IJMCM)Name of Editors :Haleh Akhavan-NiakiName of Publisher :Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Babol University of Medical SciencesYear of Publication :2012ISSN :e-ISSN: 2251-9645 p-ISSN: 2251-9637Impact Factor :1.09Hydra vulgaris strain Ind-Pune calmodulin binding protein 3 (STRN3) mRNA Complete cds.Co Author :Surendra Ghaskadbi, Reddy P.C.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2012ISSN :Accession number JQ004403Research Papers PresentedWater quality monitoring of river Vainganga in Gondia district using microinvertebratesCo Author :Harinkhede Pralhad, Ashok ManekarName of Seminar :Wetland-present status , ecology and conservationLevel :NationalPeriod :12-08-2015-12-08-2015Name of Organizers :M. D. College of Arts, Science and Commerce parel, MumbaiEffect of cyclophosphamide on reproductive system and kidney of the albino ratsCo Author :Ashok Manekar.Name of Conference :102nd Indian Science Congress.Level :InternationalPeriod :03-01-2015-07-01-2015Name of Organizers :Mumbai University, Kalina campusSHRI. NIKHIL D. YADAVContractualAssistant Professor( Contractual Basis) Completed M.Sc. and B.Ed. qualification from Mumbai University. Teaching experience of total 6 years. Worked as a school teacher and as a junior college teacher of PTV association. Joined Sathaye College as an assistant professor on contractual basis in 2014. One of the assitant memeber in 'Gravity' college festival and 'Science Association'. Attended workshops related Zoology. Completed one minor research project(University of Mumbai) Pursuing M.Ed. degree from Mumbai University. More ...SHRI. NIKHIL D. YADAVContractualAssistant Professor( Contractual Basis) Completed M.Sc. and B.Ed. qualification from Mumbai University. Teaching experience of total 6 years. Worked as a school teacher and as a junior college teacher of PTV association. Joined Sathaye College as an assistant professor on contractual basis in 2014. One of the assitant memeber in 'Gravity' college festival and 'Science Association'. Attended workshops related Zoology. Completed one minor research project(University of Mumbai) Pursuing M.Ed. degree from Mumbai University. S.Y.B.SC.sem III Paper-IIIParasitology and Entomology
Zoology About the Department Our department is established in 1982 Conducts excursion to promote knowledge pertaining to wild life and environmental awareness Conducts seminars , workshops to aware students in the field of Biology Career guidance and regular counselling Encourage students to participate in research activities Arrange guest lecture and interactive session with eminent personalities in the subject About the Subject Nurture interest in the students for the subject of Zoology create awareness of the basic and modern concepts of Zoology Orients students about the recent environmental issues, challenges, its protection and conservation Imbibe the importance of nutrition and health aspects in human life Inculcates good laboratory practices and precautions among students to train them about scientific handling of research instruments Faculty Courses Events SHRI. VITTHAL B. DANDWATEHODPro. Vitthal B. Dandwate (M.Sc.) Associate Professor Working since 2nd December 1987 as a full time lecturer in Zoology at S.P.K. Mahavidyalaya ,Sawantwadi Joined Sathaye college on 27th November 1998 as a surplus teacher from Sawantwadi. Recognized as a Post Graduate university teacher from March 2007. Selection Grade on 24th August 2003 Associate Professor from 2010. Completed 4 refresher courses and 1 orientation programme. completed one minor research project ( University of Mumbai) Attended number of workshops and seminars related to subject. Worked as a judge in Science exhibition at Zonal level. More ...SHRI. VITTHAL B. DANDWATEHODPro. Vitthal B. Dandwate (M.Sc.) Associate Professor Working since 2nd December 1987 as a full time lecturer in Zoology at S.P.K. Mahavidyalaya ,Sawantwadi Joined Sathaye college on 27th November 1998 as a surplus teacher from Sawantwadi. Recognized as a Post Graduate university teacher from March 2007. Selection Grade on 24th August 2003 Associate Professor from 2010. Completed 4 refresher courses and 1 orientation programme. completed one minor research project ( University of Mumbai) Attended number of workshops and seminars related to subject. Worked as a judge in Science exhibition at Zonal level. Research ProjectComparative study of two lakes(Powai and Vihar) in Mumbai, with respect to physicochemical parameters and zooplankton diversityPrincipal Investigator :Prof. Vitthal B. DandwateCo Investigator :Vishal S. KaduPeriod :15-11-2014 - 31-03-2015Status :CompletedResearch Papers PublishedComparative study of two lakes(Powai and Vihar) in Mumbai, with respect to physicochemical parameters and zooplankton diversityCo Author :Vishal S. Kadu, Nikhil D. Yadav, Deelip BharmalName of Publication :International Journal of Science,Environment and Technology.Name of Editors :Vipul SharmaYear of Publication :2015ISSN :2278-3687(O),2277-663X(P)Impact Factor :1.92Dr. VISHAL S. KADUAssistant ProfessorTeaching is my passion and research is my prime interest. I particularly enjoy teaching subjects like epigenetics, biotechnology, cell biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology and Genetics. I am working on Indian bats and pursuing my PhD, entitled 'Molecular characterization of tyrosine catabolic enzymes in Indian bats’.More ...Dr. VISHAL S. KADUAssistant ProfessorTeaching is my passion and research is my prime interest. I particularly enjoy teaching subjects like epigenetics, biotechnology, cell biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology and Genetics. I am working on Indian bats and pursuing my PhD, entitled 'Molecular characterization of tyrosine catabolic enzymes in Indian bats’.Research ProjectComparative study of two lakes (Powai and vihar) in Mumbai, with respect to various physico-chemical parameters and zooplankton diversity.Principal Investigator :Vitthal DandwateCo Investigator :Vishal KaduPeriod :20-11-2014 - 31-03-2015Status :CompletedResearch Papers PublishedAntiepileptic Drug Sodium Valproate Alters Male Reproductive Functions In RatsCo Author :Ashok P. Manekar, Yogita S. Patil-Dhuri,Shreya R. Patil, Geetha D. Shetty,Digvijay Tonchar, Sandhya Kadiru, Jagdish R. MehtaName of Publication :International Journal of Molecular Genetics.Name of Editors :Nora Fung-Yee TamName of Publisher :S. VivekanandaYear of Publication :2015ISSN :ISSN 2249-4227Impact Factor :0.92COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TWO LAKES (POWAI AND VIHAR) IN MUMBAI, WITH RESPECT TO PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS AND ZOOPLANKTON DIVERSITYCo Author :Vitthal Dandwate, Nikhil Yadav and Deelip BharmalName of Publication :International Journal of Science, Environment and TechnologyName of Editors :Bipul SarmaName of Publisher :International Journal of ScienceYear of Publication :2015ISSN :ISSN 2278-3687 (O); 2277-663X (P)Impact Factor :1.92Megaderma lyra homogentisate 1,2dioxygenase (HGD) mRNA, partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Patil,S.R., Kadiru,S. and Tonchar,D.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2015ISSN :Accession number KT899955Megaderma lyra clone VK1 fumarylacetoacetate hydrolyase (FAH) mRNA, partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Patil,S.R., Tonchar,D.R. and Kadiru,S.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2015ISSN :Accession number KU240019Taphozous longimanus clone DT1 alpha adrenergic receptor 2B (aar2B) gene, partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Tonchar,D.R., Patil,S.R., Kadiru,S. and Sonwane,D.P.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2015ISSN :Accession number KU240020Megaderma lyra 4hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPD) mRNA, partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Patil,S.R., Tonchar,D. and Kadiru,S.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2015ISSN :Accession number JQ004403KT899954Hipposideros fulvus growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene, exon 10 and partial cdsCo Author :Manekar,A.P., Patil,S.R., Jha,S.M., Mehta,J.R. and Tonchar,D.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2014ISSN :Accession number KM886248.1Induction of secondary axis in hydra revisited: New insights into pattern formationCo Author :Surendra Ghaskadbi and Saroj GhaskadbiName of Publication :International Journal of Molecular and Cellular Medicine (IJMCM)Name of Editors :Haleh Akhavan-NiakiName of Publisher :Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Babol University of Medical SciencesYear of Publication :2012ISSN :e-ISSN: 2251-9645 p-ISSN: 2251-9637Impact Factor :1.09Hydra vulgaris strain Ind-Pune calmodulin binding protein 3 (STRN3) mRNA Complete cds.Co Author :Surendra Ghaskadbi, Reddy P.C.Name of Publication :NCBI GenBankName of Editors :Amos BaruchName of Publisher :National Center for Biotechnology InformationYear of Publication :2012ISSN :Accession number JQ004403Research Papers PresentedWater quality monitoring of river Vainganga in Gondia district using microinvertebratesCo Author :Harinkhede Pralhad, Ashok ManekarName of Seminar :Wetland-present status , ecology and conservationLevel :NationalPeriod :12-08-2015-12-08-2015Name of Organizers :M. D. College of Arts, Science and Commerce parel, MumbaiEffect of cyclophosphamide on reproductive system and kidney of the albino ratsCo Author :Ashok Manekar.Name of Conference :102nd Indian Science Congress.Level :InternationalPeriod :03-01-2015-07-01-2015Name of Organizers :Mumbai University, Kalina campusSHRI. NIKHIL D. YADAVContractualAssistant Professor( Contractual Basis) Completed M.Sc. and B.Ed. qualification from Mumbai University. Teaching experience of total 6 years. Worked as a school teacher and as a junior college teacher of PTV association. Joined Sathaye College as an assistant professor on contractual basis in 2014. One of the assitant memeber in 'Gravity' college festival and 'Science Association'. Attended workshops related Zoology. Completed one minor research project(University of Mumbai) Pursuing M.Ed. degree from Mumbai University. More ...SHRI. NIKHIL D. YADAVContractualAssistant Professor( Contractual Basis) Completed M.Sc. and B.Ed. qualification from Mumbai University. Teaching experience of total 6 years. Worked as a school teacher and as a junior college teacher of PTV association. Joined Sathaye College as an assistant professor on contractual basis in 2014. One of the assitant memeber in 'Gravity' college festival and 'Science Association'. Attended workshops related Zoology. Completed one minor research project(University of Mumbai) Pursuing M.Ed. degree from Mumbai University. S.Y.B.SC.sem III Paper-IIIParasitology and Entomology