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  1. PHYSICS DEPARTMENT :
    E-mail : ves_physics@rediffmail.com
    Staff Profile:
    1. Ms. Sulekha Gopinath (HOD) : M.Sc. Mumbai Uni., M.Phil Mumbai Uni.
      Her area of interest includes tunnelling in electronic devices. She is also involved in remedial course.

    2. Ms. R. Lathika Menon
      (M.Sc. Kerala Univ., M.Phil Mumbai Uni.)
      Her area of interest is atomic and Nuclear Physics and has worked on Schwinger's approach to Thomas Fermi Model. She has a special interest in students who find Physics difficult and is active in the remedial course. She is also interested in innovative experiments and demonstrations.

    3. Ms. Hemlata Deshpande : M.Sc. Mangalore Uni.
      Email : hemajaya123@yahoo.co.in
      She is very much interested in Physics popularization and is involved in motivating activities of Physics association. Her area of interest is Astronomy and Cosmology. She is also interested in Electronic instrumentation.

    4. Dr. Ms.Anita Kanwar : M.Sc.- Mumbai University, Ph.D.
      Her area of interest includes Liquid crystals, Nano particles, Electronics and semiconductors. She has 7 publications to her credit in National & International journals

    5. Mr. Atul Mody : M.Sc. IIT Mumbai, M.S. Northwestern University
      Email : modyatul@yahoo.co.in
      His area of interest is theoretical Physics, especially Astrophysics, General Relativity and Properties of materials. He is also interested in Computational Techniques applied to Physics problems. He has been actively involved in Talent Nurture Program in the college and Indian Physics Olympiad training program. Awarded UGC research grant for the project on "Computational study of material properties" for 2006-2007. Has designed & executed 'Supplementary Programme for Capacity Physics. Served on NCERT review and editing committee for revising class XI & XII Physics textbooks in the year 2006 - 07. Presently involved with NCERT in preparation for Book of Exemplary Problem in Physics

    6. Ms. Deepa Venkitesh : M.Sc. Kerala Uni. (Presently on study leave)
      Email : deepa_venkitesh@hotmail.com
      Her area of interest includes fibre optics, photonics and presently she is working in the area of 'non-linear effects in fibre optics and fibre amplifier'. She has 4 publications to her credit in National and International journals. Awarded UGC research grant for project on "Computational Modelling of Erbium doped fiber lasers and its experimental verification" for 2006 -2007.
    Salient Features :
      1. Remedial Course for weak FYBSc students
      2. Talent Nurture Programme for advanced learners : 5 students every year from every batch are selected for scholarship. … More can participate otherwise: Involves problem-solving sessions, special courses: lab and theory, computational techniques for Physics and research project. Some of our students groomed under this programme got admission to prestigious Research institutes of higher learning and also selected for integrated Ph.D. programme.

      3. Refresher course for S.Y.B.Sc. students desirous of opting for Physics in T.Y.B.Sc.

      4. Active PHYSICS ASSOCIATION (Prof. In charge: Mrs. Lathika Menon)
        Activities include : guest lectures on special topics, exhibition, quiz, Presentation on special topics, scientific news - reading session, outing for Star Gazing with department owned telescope, Visit to near by research labs & Screening of Scientific Films for College teachers and students.

      5. Alumni :
        After passing out, many of our students join post-graduate program of university from where some of them have been selected in graduate school of TIFR, Graduate school of S.N. Nose Centre, Kolkatta and Integrated Ph.D. programme in IISC, BARC etc…. Our alumni also include people working in National Labs like BARC, software companies, academic institutions, industries and various other fields.



  2. MICROBIOLOGY and BIOTECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT :-

    The Microbiology Dept. offers under-graduate and post-graduate programs in Microbiology. The intake number at first year is 60, second year 40 and third year 35 for the undergraduate program. The intake number for M.Sc (by papers) is 10 (7 university seats and 3 college seats) and M.Sc (by research) is 5. Semester pattern of examination is followed upto S.Y.B.Sc. At the T.Y.B.Sc level, we offer 6 units of Microbiology, with Biotechnology as the applied component.

    The Biotechnology department offers under-graduate programme in Biotechnology having and intake number of 35 at each year.

    Staff Profile ( Microbiology ) :

    1. Dr. (Ms.) Maitrayee Paul (HOD) : M.Sc.,PhD. (Head of the Department)
      Email: maitrayee201@yahoo.co.in
      Field of Interest : Food technology & Environmental Microbiology
      Research areas : Environmental Microbiology, Food technology & Industrial Microbiology
      Others: Recognised teacher for M.Sc. ( by papers) and M.Sc. (by research) in Microbiology at University of Mumbai.

    2. Dr. Mrs. J.K Phadnis ( Principal ): M.Sc., M.Phil.(Microbiology), P.G Diploma in Edu. Mgt., Ph.D. (Education)
      Field of Interest : Biochemistry and its applications & Curriculum related studies.
      Research areas : Microbiology and Education.
      Others : Recognised teacher for M.Sc. ( by papers) & M.Sc. (by research) in Microbiology at University of Mumbai.

    3. Ms. Hema Varadarajan : M.Sc.,M.Phil.
      Email.hemaiyengar@hotmail.com
      Field of Interest : Genetics, Molecular Biology, Applied Microbiology, and Biotechnology
      Research areas :
      Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology
      Others : Recognized Teacher for M.Sc. (research) & M.Sc. (papers) in Microbiology at Mumbai University

    4. Dr Nagesh Malik : M.Sc., Ph.D.
      E-mail: drnageshmalik@yahoo.co.in
      Field of Interest: Immunology, Medical Microbiology & Biotechnology
      1. Associated with Homi Bhabha Centre for Science & Education since 1991 in connection with Science Olympiads
      2. Recognized Teacher for M.Sc. (papers) & M.Sc. (Research) in Microbiology at Mumbai University
      3. Visiting Lecturer for M.Sc. in Biochemistry at Mumbai University
      4. UGC sponsored research activity undertaken.

    5. Ms. Santhini S Nair : M.Sc.
      Email: snairap@vsnl.net
      Field of Interest : Medical microbiology, Immunology , Industrial microbiology, Biotechnology
      Research areas : Medical microbiology, Environmental microbiology
      Others: Recognized Teacher for M.Sc. (papers) in Microbiology at Mumbai University

    6. Ms. Dona Joseph : M.Sc.
      Email: donajoseph@rediffmail.com
      Field of Interest : Genetics, Virology, and Environmental Microbiology
      Research areas : Environmental Microbiology

    Staff Profile ( Biotechnology )

    1. Ms. Mugdha Apte : M.Sc.
      Email: mugdhaapte@hotmail.com
      Field of Interest : Environmental Biotechnology
      Research areas : Environmental Biotechnology

    2. Visiting Faculty

    Salient Features :-

    • Book Bank Facility
    • Organizes Educational Visits
    • Motivates Students for undertaking internship during vacations
    • Conduct of co-curricular activities by Microbiology Association
    • Encourages students to participate in inter-collegiate events
    • Has a database of alumni members
    • Alumni members selected for Post-graduate programmes at reputed research institutes of higher learning
    • An inter-collegiate quiz and poster presentation organized for post-graduate students
    • 50 research projects completed as a part of dissertation work by M.Sc. students guided by various faculty members

  1. CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT :-

    Staff Profile:
    1. Dr. (Mr.) P.L. Lakhlani : (Head of the Department) : M.Sc., Ph.D., DBM, and DEIM.
      E-mail-p-lakhlani@hotmail.com.
      Computers and Astrology, Development experience for industrial Chemicals and polymers. Recognized teacher for M.Sc. by papers and research.
      Specialization in Organic Analytical Chemistry.

    2. Ms. R. Ramsinghani : M.Sc.
      Recognized teacher for M.Sc. (papers) in Chemistry.

    3. Dr. (Ms.) Leela Jain : M.Sc., Ph.D.
      Recognized teacher for M.Sc. (papers) in Chemistry.
      Research area-Amidaxime derivative of some tri and tetravalent elements.

    4. Ms. Varsha Ahuja : M.Sc.
      Recognized teacher for M.Sc. (papers) in Chemistry.
      E-mail : varja63@yahoo co. in.

    5. Dr.(Mr.) Vasant Barhate : M.Sc., Ph.D.
      Active Research, Recognized teacher for M.Sc. by papers and research in Chemistry.)
      Specialization - Inorganic / Analytical Chemistry.
      UGC sponsored research activity undertaken.

    6. Ms. Pranita Madan : M.Sc., B.Ed.
      E-mail-parinitamadan@yohoo.com.
      Recognized teacher for M.Sc. by papers in Chemistry
      UGC sponsored research activity undertaken.

    7. Ms. Ritika Makhijani : M.Sc.
      E-mail-ritikamakhijani@yahoo.com.
      Recognized teacher for M.Sc. by papers in Chemistry.

    8. Ms. S. Borgave : M.Sc. M.Phil.
      E-mail-seemaborgave@yohoo.com.
      Recognized teacher for M.Sc. by papers in Chemistry.
      Research area - Ion Beam & pulsed laser-induced synthesis of metastable phases of iron based compounds.
      UGC sponsored research activity undertaken.

    9. Ms. Mary Stephen : M.Sc., Ph.D.
      E-mail- marystephen@ yahoo.co.in.
      Recognized teacher for M.Sc. by papers in Chemistry.
      Research area-Physicochemical studies of transition metal complexes.

    10. Dr.(Ms.) Pooja Jagasia : M.Sc., Ph.D.
      E-mail-poojajagasia@yahoo.com.
      Research Area- Extractive spectrophotometer determination of metal ions and their sequential separation by using -oximono acetoacetanilide benzoyl hydrazone.
    Chemistry Association In-charges: -
    1. Dr.(Ms.) Leela Jain
    2. Dr. (Mr)Vasant D. Barhate
    3. Ms. Seema Borgave
     

    Salient Features: -

    • Book Bank Facility
    • Organizes Educational Visits
    • Conduct of co-curricular activities by Chemistry Association
    • Encourages students to participate in inter-collegiate events

  1. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT : -
    Staff Profile:
    1. Mr. L.C. Khithani : M.Com., M.A., LL.B. (Gen), M.Phil. (Head of the Department)
      His area of interest is Mathematic and Computer Programming.

    2. Ms. Dipta Dasgupta : M.Sc., M.Phil.
      Email : cyberdip100@hotmail.com
      Her area of interest is Mathematics, computers, application of Maths and books (fiction & non-fiction). Also awarded the Research project titled "Mathematics for Environment" by the University of Mumbai

    3. Mr. Vikas Ware : M.Sc.
      His area of interest is Mathematics and Computer Programming.

    Salient Features :
    Holding contest in Maths, Conference in Maths (Mathemight - Intercollegiate), Computer Wiz Contest.



  1. COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT:-
    Staff Profile :

    1. Mr. Kamlakar Bhopatkar : M.Sc. (Computer Science) (Co-ordinator)
      Area of interest : Compilers, Java Technologies

    2. Ms. Madhavi Vaidya : MCA, M.PHIL

    3. Visiting Faculties
    4. B.Sc.(IT) Department (Science Faculty)
      Staff Profile :

      1. Ms. S. Jayalakshmi : M.C.A. (Co-ordinator)
        Area of Interest : Artificial Intellifence, OOP, DotNet, Technologies

      2. Visiting faculty

    Salient Features:

    • Regular conduct of guest lectures and seminars
    • An intercollegiate festival "SAGACITY"
    • Campus recruitment
    • Provides facilities such as Internet Access and In-House Library
    • Provides Career Guidance for Post Graduate Courses like MCA, NCST and the Certifications in programming languages
    • Placement
    • Conduct of Personality Development Programme


  2. B.Sc.(IT) Department (Science Faculty)
    Staff Profile :

    1. Ms. S. Jayalakshmi : M.C.A. (Co-ordinator)
      Area of Interest : Artificial Intellifence, OOP, DotNet, Technologies

    2. Visiting faculty

    Salient Features :-

    • Conducts regular Guest Lectures and Seminars
    • IT & Comp. Sc. Department conducts and Intercollegiate Technical Event named "SAGACITY"
    • Organizes Campus Recruitment
    • Provides facilities such as Internet Access and In-House Library
    • Provides Career Guidance for Post Graduate Courses like MCA,NCST and the Certifications in programming languages
    • Conducts Personality Development Programme

     


 

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