DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

 

Vision-To impart practical skills by focusing on technical aspects of Microbiology and to shape the overall personality of students through a scientific approach.

Mission-To teach with passion, for cultivating a scientific outlook in students and to instil human values in them.

MILESTONES

As science and technology developed by leaps and bounds, new avenues of study and research ushered in. To keep in pace with the changing scenario the visionaries of Shri Gujarati Samaj, Indore, and the administration of P.M.B. Gujarati Science College, decided to bring in new subjects for increased employment possibilities for students. Thus, Microbiology was introduced in the college at B.Sc. level in the year 1989, and Dr C.M. Solanki was the then Head of Department.

The response to the subject was overwhelming and the natural corollary of introducing Microbiology was moving on to the next step i.e. introducing Biotechnology course in 2003. The department of Microbiology took the initiative of running the B.Sc. Biotechnology course from 2003 to 2012.  The Post Graduate programme in Microbiology was introduced in the year 2007.

The Microbiology department has constantly upgraded itself ever since and diversified its activities. Our students are placed in various walks of life, be it in industries, medical field or academics.

The department deeply acknowledges the contribution of its former Head, Dr. Bhavesh Patel, whose efforts and vision has helped in bringing glory to the department.

MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

The Microbiology laboratory has been meticulously designed by keeping in mind the experimental needs of the subject. Our laboratory has state-of-the-art facilities to satisfy the curriculum need. This well equipped laboratory is enriched with a wide range of basic and advanced instruments including-microprocessor controlled equipment like-Shimadzu UV-Vis spectrophotometer, refrigerated centrifuges, lab scale fermentor, PCR unit (Thermo cycler), gel documentation system, electronic balances, trinocular microscope with digital camera. Other important instruments include ultra-sonicator, laminar air flow, UV transilluminator, microcentrifuges, BOD incubators, orbital shaking incubators, etc. The department has an area of about 4000 sq.ft.

FACULTY PROFILE

                             Dr. NANDINI PHANSE  

                          M.Sc. Ph.D. (Microbiology)

                                Head of Department

  • Year of Joining: 1992
  • Educational Qualifications:
    • Ph.D. Microbiology (Veer Narmad University, Surat)
    • MSc. Microbiology (Pune University), Rank Holder of Pune University
    • BSc. (Honours), Microbiology (Shivaji University, Kolhapur)
  • Publications:    
    • Research papers published: 25
    • Books : 05
  • Submission of gene sequences and microbial cultures:
    • Submitted partial sequences of 16S ribosomal RNA genes of ten industrially important microbial isolates to NCBI, GenBank, USA
    • Deposited microbial cultures at NCMR, Pune & MTCC, Chandigarh  
  • Research Projects:
    • Completed two research projects (UGC funded)     
  • Ph.D. Supervisor: DAVV, Indore   
  • Member, Board of Studies:
    • She has been a Member, Board of Studies, Microbiology, DAVV & Holkar Science College, Indore and Member, Examination Committee, Microbiology, DAVV, Indore 
    • Completed two research projects (UGC funded)     

                          Dr. MAHIMA GOLANI (Professor)

  • Year of Joining: 1998                                               
  • Educational Qualifications: M.Sc. Ph.D.
    • Ph.D. Microbiology (DAVV, Indore)
    • ICAR NET qualified (2015)
    • MSc. Industrial Microbiology (DAVV, Indore)
    • BSc. Microbiology (PMB Gujarati Science College, Indore)
  • Publications:
    • Research papers: 12
    • Books: 08
  • Submission of gene sequences and microbial cultures
    • Submitted partial sequences of 16S ribosomal RNA genes of an industrially important bacterial isolate to NCBI, GenBank, USA
    • Deposited microbial cultures at NCMR, Pune & MTCC, Chandigarh  
  • Research Projects:
    • Completed one research project (UGC funded)                                                                       
  • Member, Board of Studies:
    • She has been a Member, Board of Studies, Microbiology, DAVV, Indore

                        Ms. KIRAN PALIWAL (Assistant Professor)

  • Year of Joining: 2007
  • Educational Qualifications:
    • MSc. Microbiology (Vikram University, Ujjain)
    • ICAR NET qualified (2018)
    • BSc. Microbiology (PMB Gujarati Science College, Indore)
    • Pursuing Ph.D. Microbiology (Barkatullah University, Bhopal)
  • Publications:   Research papers: 06                   
  • Research Projects:
    • Completed  one research project (UGC funded)                                                                      

                                Ms. Shraddha Dehure

Assistant Professor

  • Year of Joining: 2018 
  • Educational Qualifications:
    • M.Sc. Microbiology, Nagpur University
    • ICAR NET qualified (2019)
  • Publications: Research papers: 
    • Research papers in conference proceedings: 02

                         Ms. Darshna Dusane (Assistant Professor)

  • Year of Joining: 2018
  • Educational Qualifications
    • M.Sc. Applied Microbiology, Madhav Science College, Ujjain University rank holder - Second rank
    • ICAR NET qualified (2018-19)
    • MP SET qualified (2019)
  • Pursuing Ph.D. from DAVV, Indore
  • Publications: Research papers:  

Lab Technicians

HIGHLIGHTS OF MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Over the years, the Microbiology department has gained an eminent status and has the reputation of being a promising department of this region.

  • Our alumni occupy distinct positions in most educational institutions, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and research institutes.
  • Microbial cultures are provided to other academic institutes.
  • Our faculty members have contributed in establishment of microbiology labs of other colleges.
  • We believe that education should not be just exam based but should be aimed for the overall development of personality.

Students are encouraged to go beyond the curriculum through-

  • A conducive atmosphere for the overall personality development of the students.
  • A platform to encourage good citizenship values in students.
  • Sensitizing students and inculcating values of caring and sharing in them.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

We, at the department of Microbiology, strive to impart knowledge, technical skills and inculcate values in students by adopting a student-centered approach to learning.

Innovative teaching practices of the department include-

  • Teaching & learning through activity based methods by organising activities like-Agar Art Contest, Microbiota: A Journey of the Microbial World, MicroPrints: Studying the Unseen, Vigyan-rangoli contests, Microbial Food Festival etc.
  • Emphasis of techno-savvy teaching methods by adopting ICT for teaching with the use of audio-visual teaching aids.
  • Special measures to uplift the Hindi medium students by providing them the Hindi version of words & terms commonly used in Microbiology.
  • Arranging classes with the aim for exam oriented preparation. Preparatory classes for practical viva-voce are held.
  • Organizing lectures by experts from various fields of microbiology helps in providing an in-depth knowledge of the subject thus interconnecting industry & academia. 

Activity Based Teaching-Learning Methods

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED

  • The department has the privilege of organizing various seminars and workshops in the past few years.
  • “Pharma-Skills” a job oriented, skill development certificate course on – Techniques in Pharmaceutical Microbiology is being organized since 2017.
  • Career guidance seminar on “Career Pathways to Success”: Feb. 2018.
  • “Bio Insight”, workshop on-Techniques in Molecular Biology: 2016.
  • A seminar on “Exploring dimensions of Pharmaceutical Microbiology”: March 2012.
  • A Regional Seminar on “Recent Advances in Microbial Biotechnology”: October 2005 (UGC, CRO sponsored).
  • A National Seminar on “50 Golden Years of DNA Model Discovery” February

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

The microbiology department organizes a host of co-curricular and extracurricular activities for the benefit of students.

  • To unveil talent of students, enrichment activities like subject oriented debates, quiz contests, poster & slogan competitions, etc., are regularly organized.
  • Students are encouraged to deliver seminars and perform projects.
  • Skill development programmes are arranged to inculcate employability skills.
  • Expert lectures, career guidance seminars and skill oriented lectures focusing on resume writing, group discussion, interview preparation, etc., are organized.
  • Industrial visits are arranged to provide an insight into the working environment of the industry and to enrich practical concepts of students.
  • With a thrust on peer learning & collaborative teamwork, student interaction programmes like induction programmes, knowledge sharing through seminars, social activities, health awareness campaigns, etc. are arranged.

OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY

Departmental Social Responsibility

Because We Care…- Our Health awareness campaigns

  • Microbiology, being a health related science, the department takes steps to create awareness about various diseases like COVID-19, Ebola Viral disease, swine flu, AIDS, dengue, tuberculosis, etc.
  • Special lectures and training sessions on Emergency Services and Basics of First Aid, celebration of Global Hand Washing Day in schools, World AIDS Day, are other events organized to spread awareness in the society.
  • Antibiotic resistance awareness programmes are arranged to observe World Antibiotics Awareness Week, a World Health Organization initiative, which is held in the month of November, every year.

 

Gift Compassion-An initiative to celebrate “The Joy of giving week”

  • Besides curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities which are undertaken for the overall development of students, the department of microbiology also strives to sensitize students and inculcate values of caring and sharing in them.
  • The microbiology department, has taken the initiative under the banner of-Gift Compassion, to celebrate “The Joy of giving week”, which is observed from 02 to 08 October, every year.
  • In this campaign, staff and students of Microbiology department voluntarily contribute stationary, clothes, grocery and other useful items. This collection is donated to orphanages, old age homes, etc.
  • Through this gesture we wish to sensitize students, inculcate values of caring and compassion in our students.

Health Awareness Programmes

OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY

Departmental Social Responsibility

Because We Care…- Our Health awareness campaigns

  • Microbiology, being a health related science, the department takes steps to create awareness about various diseases like COVID-19, Ebola Viral disease, swine flu, AIDS, dengue, tuberculosis, etc.
  • Special lectures and training sessions on Emergency Services and Basics of First Aid, celebration of Global Hand Washing Day in schools, World AIDS Day, are other events organized to spread awareness in the society.
  • Antibiotic resistance awareness programmes are arranged to observe World Antibiotics Awareness Week, a World Health Organization initiative, which is held in the month of November, every year.

 

Gift Compassion-An initiative to celebrate “The Joy of giving week”

  • Besides curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities which are undertaken for the overall development of students, the department of microbiology also strives to sensitize students and inculcate values of caring and sharing in them.
  • The microbiology department, has taken the initiative under the banner of-Gift Compassion, to celebrate “The Joy of giving week”, which is observed from 02 to 08 October, every year.
  • In this campaign, staff and students of Microbiology department voluntarily contribute stationary, clothes, grocery and other useful items. This collection is donated to orphanages, old age homes, etc.
  • Through this gesture we wish to sensitize students, inculcate values of caring and compassion in our students.

INFORMATION GALLERY OF THE DEPARTMENT

Gyan Vistas: Sharing Knowledge… Raising Awareness

  • “Gyan Vistas,” the knowledge corridor is initiated to create awareness about health & environment.
  • Informative posters of various international & national days related to health & environment, which fall in every month of the year, are displayed throughout the year.

Cognizance @ Microbiology and Activity Vignettes

  • Recent scientific developments, student achievements, photographs of departmental activities are displayed in the information gallery of the department- Cognizance @ Microbiology and Activity Vignettes.
  • This provides a platform to our students and faculty to showcase their talent and achievements.

PMB Microbiology-The Cynosure

  • Our social networking account, PMB Microbiology-The Cynosure, is an initiative to connect with microbiologists and share knowledge through social networking sites.
  • PMB Microbiology-The Cynosure, includes links of academically helpful, job related, & competitive exam preparation related sites.
  • Alumni of our department, information of departmental activities conducted, achievements of faculty and students etc. also find mention on the page.

 Cognizance_DoM

  • Cognizance_DoM is a group of pass-out & current students of the department on WhatsApp, where recent updates about the subject and job vacancies are shared with students.
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