• Research Grants:
  
• Co- investigator on project entitled “Study of antioxidant properties of Lichen ”. funded by BCUD for the year 2007-2008 sanctioned by BCUD.
  
  
• Principal investicator on project entitled “ Antiglycation and Antioxidant properties of Broccoli extract, possible role in prevention of diabetic complications” funded by U.G.C  for the year 2009-2011.

• Oral Papers
• Oral Presentation at International conference on Recent Trends in Therapeutic Advanchments of Free Radical Science  Chennai India on Jan 2011
  
  
• Oral presentation at State Level conference on Recent trends in Physico-Chemical Sciences , Biotechnology and Biodiversity at D.Y Patil College Pune in 2010. Received 2nd Prize.
  
  
• Poster Presentation at National Conference on Recent Trends in BioScieneces at Nagpur and recieved the 3rd  Prize.

• Orientation Programme:  Completed Orientation programme conducted at UGC Academic Staff College University of Pune Pune from 3/11/2009 to 30/11/2009

• Trainning Program on Advance analytical technique  jointly organized by Sinhagad College of Wnginnering, Pune and Chemto Technoligies, Pune  held on  Jan  2009.
  
  
• National Workshop on ‘New trends in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Center, Universuty of Pune, Pune on Dec 2004.
  
  
• Faculty developing  program entitled ‘Emerging frontiers in Sciences’ at Sinhgad college of Science, Pune-41 on Sept 2007.
  
  
• Workshop on Revised Syllabus of M.Sc. I (Biotechnology) organized by Department of Biotechnology, Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune on Sept 2008.

1. Was Gold medalist at M.Sc (II) Post Graduate Examination in Microbiology at Mumbai University.
   
   
2. Received the Dr.Dhala Award and Eureka Forbes scholarship for First Rank In University in M.Sc II(Final)Microbiology.
   
   
3. Awarded the First prize for highest marks at Bhavans College, Andheri  at the M.Sc Part I examination.
   
   
4. Awarded the First prize for highest marks in all faculties at V.E.S College,Mumbai, at the T.Y.B.Sc Graduate examinations conducted by University of Mumbai.
   
   
5. Received a number of Awards, Certificates and Scholarships from Colleges, Banks and Trusts for Excellence in Academics.

1. R.S.Thombre, P.P.Kanekar,S.S.Sarnaik, “Studies on CGTase producing bacteria from Lonar lake” (2010) National Seminar for women ,”WE –MEET”  ,organized by College of Engineering , Pune . Received “BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD”
   
   
2. R.S.Thombre, P.P.Kanekar,S.S.Sarnaik “ Screening of  alkaliphilic bacterial diversity of Loanr lake for industrially important cyclodextrin production “International Conference on Biodiversity and its Conservation organized by Modern College ,Pune from 28 to 30 Jan 2011. Received the  “BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD”.
   
   
3. R.S.Thombre, P.P.Kanekar ,“Immobilisation of Exiguobacterium aurantiacum for production of cyclodextrins “ at International Conference on Biotechnology for Better Tomorrow  organised by Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University , Aurangabad from 6 – 9  February 2011.
   
   
4. R.S.Thombre,P.P.Kanekar, “ Cyclodextrin glycosyl transferase production by alkaliphiles” at “WORLD CONGRESS ON BIOTECHNOLOGY” organized by OMICS Publication group,  Los Angelos, USA      at Hitech Centre, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad from 21 – 23 March 2011
   
   
5. Phatate R, Rebecca Thombre and S.Bhatija, “ Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles   and their applications on textiles as antimicrobial agents and UV absorbers “ , ‘Microbiology in 21st Century’ 25th – 26th February, 2011,Modern College ,Pune.

1. Presented a poster on “Potential application of Mercury Tolerant Bacteria for Bioremediation “at the 48 th National Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) at I.I.T, Chennai. India. (Dec 2007).
   
   
2. Presented a poster on “Effect of Herbal Extract on preservation of Salmostoma Novacula” at 3 rd International Congress on Bioprocesses in Food Industries & 5 th Convention of The Biotech Research Society of India, At Osmania University, Hyderabad. India.(6-8 Nov 2008)

• Worked on a project entitled “Biodegradation of isopthalate by soil isolate ISP4 “in the Metabolic Engineering lab of School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, IIT Powai under Dr. Prashant Phale. (2002-2003)
  
  
• Worked on a project entitled “Studies on  Antimicrobial agent produced by Lactococcus lactis” at Bhavans College, Andheri.(2001-2002)
  
  
• Worked on a project entitled “Formulation of a neem based herbal extract for Oral use “ under the guidance of Dr.A.K.Pande in collaboration with  Modern Pharmacy college, Pune and Dentistry Dept of Deenanath  Mangeshkar Hospital,Pune funded by GC- CAM, U.S.A.
  
  
• Pursuing Doctoral research work under the guidance of Dr.P.P.Kanekar ,Scientist G, Acting director,  Agharkar Research institute, Pune on “ Studies on Cyclodextrin  glycosyl transferase by alkaliphilic bacteria” since 2007.

1. Immunology
2. Clinical research
3. Developmental Biology
4. Animal Tissue Culture

1. Published a paper entitled  “ Galanin immunohistochemistry and electron microscopic studies in developing human fetal mammillary bodies” in Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy. 29 (2005) : 289-295. Available online at www.suencedirect.com
   
   
2. Published a paper entitled “Serum Proteins and Immunolabelling of T & B lymphocytes in mentally retarded children” in Trends in Life Sciences (India) 1998 13(1):10-12
   
   
3. Published a paper entitled “Serum electrolytes, heavy metals and haemoglobin in mentally retarded children” in Trends in Life Sciences (India) 1997 12(1): 59-61.
   
   
4. Presented a paper in Third NBRC International Conference, December 13th-15th, 2006 at National Brain Research Centre, (Deemed University) Manesar,  Haryana. New Delhi.
   
   
5. Attended “ Association of Microbiologist of India- 48th Annual Conference “ December 18th – 21st 2007 Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036
   
   
6.  Attended “National Conference on Recent Trends In Biology” January 20th- 21st, 2009 , Govt. Institute of Science, Nagpur.

1. The Refresher Course on “ANIMAL TISSUE CULTURE” organized by Rajiv Gandhi Institute Of IT & Biotechnology, Bharati Vidypeeth University, Pune from 11/05/2009 to 23/05/2009,sponsored by Indian Academy Of Sciences, Banglore, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, National Academy Of Sciences, India Allahabad.
   
   
2. Orientation Programme for College/University Teacher organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Pune from 16/09/2009 to 13/10/2009 under the Academic Staff Orientation Scheme Of UGC.

• Completed the BCUD sanctioned project as Principal Investigator entitled as “Effect of Jatropha seed extract on microbial, plant and animal cells.”. Funded by BCUD for the year 2008-10, of Rs. 2,00,000/-
  
  
• Lectures, workshop attended

• Presented a poster in “Biodiversity and its Conservation” held at Modern college of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune on 28th – 30th January 2011 and won first prize.

• Presented a paper in “International conference on Biodiversity: past,present and future “ organised by S.S.V.P.S’ science college,Deopur ,Dhule.on 11th -13th Jan. 2011.

• Work as organizing committee member for an International conference on “Biodiversity and its Conservation” held at Modern college of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune on 28th – 30th January 2011.
  
  
• Attended Work shop on “Practical  Syllabus Discussion of S,Y, and  T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology” organised by Department of Biotechnology, Garware College Pune, and University  of Pune on 12-13th August 2010.

• Gopale K. D. and Zunjarrao R. S. (2010) “Response of Spirulina to Various Combinations of Media” has been published in Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities, 35(2): 329-331 (2010).
  
  
• Gopale K. D. and Zunjarrao R. S. (2010)  “Inter and Intra-Provence Variation in Jatropha curcas L. from different Agroclimatic zones of Maharashtra”  has been published in  Journal of Bioscience Discovery 1(1): 1-6 (2010)
  
  
• Gopale K. D. and Zunjarrao R. S. (2010)  “Effect of Auxin, length of stem cuttings, substrate and seasonal variations on  Jatropha curcas L. :A biodiesel plants has been published in  Journal of Bioscience Discovery 2(1): 76-81 (2011)
  
  
• Gopale K. D. and Zunjarrao R. S. (2010)  “Vegetative Propagation of Jatropha curcas L. by Rooting of  Stem Cuttings” has been communicated to Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities

• Working as Co-invetigator on project SR/SO/S-42/2008, entitled as “Bio-ecological and Bio-chemical approach to assess Bryophytes - Pigmy Locust Association”. Funded by Department of Science and Technology for the year 20010-2013, of Rs. 39,52,500/-.       

• Completed a project entitled “Macro and micro propagation of Jatropha curcus L. and Pongamia pinnata vent.” funded by BCUD It has sanctioned 3 lakh rupees, for the year 2008-09 – 2009-10.

• Completed a project entitled “Study of toxic effect of Jatropha curcas L. seed extract on microbial, plant and animal cells”. funded by BCUD, It has sanctioned 3 lakh rupees for project, for the year 2008-09 – 2009-10.

• Completed project work on “Physiological and In vitro studies in Stevia rebaudina Bertoni” in the Department of Botany Modern College Pune. 5

• Research paper entitled “Effect of various Nutrient media on Biomass Production in Spirulina” presented in National Conference held at University of Pune, Pune. on 26 th -27 th  February 2007. 

• Research paper entitled “Development of low cost technology for Spirulina Biomass production at household level.” presented in National Conference held at Babasaheb Ambedkar Technical University, Lonere, Dist. Raigad. On 29th to 31st March, 2007.

• Research project on “Development of household technology for Spirulina biomass production “has been selected at University level in ‘Avishkar 2007” computation.

•  Presented a research paper entitled “Macro and Micro propagation of Jatropha curcas  L. and Pongamia pinnatta Vent.” In Regional Teacher Conference held at School of Biotechnology Baramati on 12th  and 13th  November 2008.

• Presented poster entitled “Induction of shoot and callus in Stevia rebaudiana Bortani, by in vitro culture technique”In International conference held at Modern college of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune on 28th – 30th January 2011.

• Presented poster entitled “Assessment of genetic diversity amongst Jatropha curcas L. Using EST-SSR”In International conference and awarded first prize, held at Modern college of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune.  on 28th – 30th January 2011.

• Presented a poster entitled “Macro and Micro propagation of Jatropha curcas  L..” In International conference held at Modern college of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune, on 28th – 30th January 2011.

• In vitro  propagation and slow growth storage of shoot culture of Vanilla Walkeriae wight - an
  endangered orchid. Lindleyana 7(2) 95-99 (1992) D.C. Agarwal, G.C. Morwal and A.F. Mascarenhas.

• In-Vitro Studies on Cythea Spinulosa – An endangered tree fern in Aspect of Plant
  Science 13: 23-24 (1990) U.V. Nigam, D.C. Agrawal, S.V. Raskar, G. C. Morwal and A. F. Mascarenhas

• Commercialization and marketing of Tissue culture raised plants Conference on Use of plant tissue culture in
  biotechnology at Plant Tissue culture division , National Chemical Laboratory  Pune 27/11/1995  Geeta Morwal
• In vitro studies on Cyathea spinulosa - An endangered tree fern. International Symposium on present and future
  perspectives in pteridology, Aug. 8-10, 1989 held at Department of Botany, University of  Rajastan, Jaipur, India.
  

• Application of plant tissue culture for preservation of a rare species on Delphinium Linn. International Conference
  on Research in Plant Sciences and its relevance to future, 7-11 March 1988 held at Department of Botany, University
  of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
• Participation in Spinco Biotech seminar on Recent Advances in Life Science Solutions at Pune held on July 9, 2009.

• Organised and participated “Emerging Frontiers in Sciences” on 28-29 Sept 2007 at Sinhgad College of Science
  Vadgoan Pune
• Biotech Fest 2008- 09 Organized a State level poster competition & Lecture series  sponsored by Department of
  Biotechnology, Modern College, Shivaji nagar, Pune 05 & Quality Improvement Program of University of Pune
  February 7th 2009 at Department of Biotechnology, Modern College, Shivaji nagar, Pune 5
• “Biosafety” on 29 Augest 2008 at Department of Botany University of Pune Pune
• Organised and participated in “ One day workshop for revised S.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology Syllabus.” Organised by
  Department of Biotechnology  Under quality Improvement Programme of University of Pune. On 4th December 2009.
• Attended various State-level, National and International Workshops / Seminars / Conferences on Biotechnology,

• Have regularly guided students for their projects in B.Sc. curriculum
• Invited as Guest Lecturer to Modern College of Pharmacy Moshi Pune. 
• Invited as a Contributory teacher to teach Living world to IBB students   University of Pune.

• Biodiversity and Systematics by Vision Publication Pune for T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology (Sept. 2007) University of Pune

• Research project on “ Development of household technology for Spirulina biomass production “ has been selected at University level in ‘Avishkar 2007” competition.

• “Effect of various Nutrient media on Biomass Production in Spirulina” presented in National Conference held at University of Pune, Pune. on 26 th -27 th  February 2007.
• “Development of low cost technology for Spirulina Biomass production at household level.” presented in National Conference held at Babasaheb Ambedkar Technical University, Lonere, Dist. Raigad. On 29th to 31st March, 2007.

• Attended National Workshop cum training on Spirulina cultivation: Potentials and prospectus, held at Department of Biological sciences, Rani Durgavati, Univarsity, Jabalpur, 482001 (M.P.) India.  On 23rd – 25th January, 2006
• Attended seminar “Consortium of industry and academia in Biotechnology – A need of the hour” held at Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune on 22nd December 2007
• Attended conference “Innovation – 2008, Regional Teacher Conference” and present a research paper entitled as “Macro and Micro propagation of Jatropha curcas  L. and Pongamia pinnatta Vent.” held at School of Biotechnology Baramati on 12th  & 13th  November 2008.
• Attended one day seminar on “Opportunities for Biotechnologist” held at International School of Biotechnology Rajiv Gandhi Information Technology Park Hinjawadi,  Pune on 12th  December 2008.

• Organised and participated in “ One day workshop for revised S.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology Syllabus.” Organised by Department of Biotechnology  Under quality Improvement Programme of University of Pune. On 4th December 2009.
• Attended State level workshop on “Aromatic Plants and Essential oils” held at Motilal Jhunjajhunwala College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400703, on 27th November 2009.

• Have regularly guided students for their projects in B.Sc. curriculum

• Attended various State-level, National and International workshops Seminars / Conferences on Biotechnology

•   :Conducting the ‘plant tissue culture course’ in MCCG Pune – 05
• Invited as a Contributory teacher to teach Plant Physiology to Agricultural Biotechnology  students of Modern college of Agricultural Biotechnology Paud Pune

• Working as Co- investigator on project funded by BCUD. It has sanctioned 3 lakh rupees for project entitled “ Macro and micro propagation of Jatropha curcus L. and Pongamia pinnata vent.” For 2008 – 2009.
• Working as Co- investigator on project funded by BCUD. It has sanctioned 3 lakh rupees for project entitled “Study of toxic effect of Jatropha curcas L. seed extract on microbial, plant and animal cells”. Fot the year 2008-2009
• Working as Co-investigator on project entitled as “Ecololgical and life-history studies of the association between cryptogams and grouse locusts (Tetrigids)”. Funded by Department of Science and Technology for the year 2009-2011.

• “Impact of root exudate on indole acetic acid producing bacterial organisms” at National AMI Conference held in Bhopal in December 2006.

• Organized and participated in national Conference on “Recent trendsand stratergic developments in biosciences” at Waghire college Saswad.29th - 31st December 2008

• Attended a two day workshop on “MSc reconstruction and syllabus designing” at   Abeda Inamdar senior College for Girls, Camp  Pune.
• Attended a three day Lecture Workshop on “Evolutionary biology:150years after Darwin” Organized by Indian Academy of Science, Banglore Indian national Science Academy , New Delhi, The National Academy Allahabad and Abasaheb Garware College, Pune between 12-14 Feb 2009.
• A four day workshop on “Analytical Biology at Microbiology Department” between 18th -21st march 2009, at University of Pune.
• Organized and participated in “ One day workshop for revised S.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology Syllabus.” Organized by Department of Biotechnology  Under Quality Improvement Programme of University of Pune. On 4th December 2009.

• Work shop Organised and participated in “ One day workshop for revised S.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology Syllabus.” Organised by Department of Biotechnology  Under quality Improvement Programme of University of Pune. On 4th December 2009.

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