Science Unaided Environmental Science

Three Gold medallists at the University level, more than ten students cleared national and state level eligibility test (NET/ SET), Prizes won at National and International Seminars and Conferences for Oral and Poster Presentations.

Mr. Reyhan Motiwala from M.Sc. Part II secured Third rank with a Funding of Rs. 25,000/- at 16th Aavishkar, Maharashtra State Inter-University Research Convention 2023-24, held at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, between January, 12-15, 2024. His Research Project title was ‘Biodiversity Crisis due to Urbanization (A Case Study of Snake Population Dispersal)’ in Pure Sciences.

Mr. Akash Wankhede from M.Sc. Part II cleared Zonal Round at  18th Avishkar: Inter-Collegiate/ Institute/ Department Research Convention (Zonal Round) on December 7, 2023. His Research Project title was ‘Desalination of Water’ in Pure Sciences category

Dr. Sonal Tawde

·   Won the ‘BEST ORAL PRESENTATION’ Award at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Environmental Sciences held at M.S. University of Baroda 2010

·   Won Best ‘BEST POSTER PRESENTATION’ Award at 4th International Conference on “Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Processing Technology for Developing Nations” held at Surat in association with Surat Municipal Corporation held at Surat Municipal Corporation, Surat on 18th and 19th February 2016.

·   Won Best ‘BEST ORAL PRESENTATION’ Award International Conference On Environmental Management and Sustainability SIES (Nerul) College of Arts, Science & Commerce, 10th and 11th February 2017

·   Won Third Prize for Oral Presentation on topic ‘Environmental Economics: 'A Review of Social Cost of Carbon’ held at Vishwanath Summit 2021on Environmental Pollution: Causes, Effects, Status and Remedies organized by V. V. Dalvie College, Talere, Sindhudurg on 29th March 2021

·   Book Published: Sustainable Development: Challenges and opportunities, AkiNik Publications, 1st Edition, 2021, ISBN: 978-93-90541-13-3

·   Paper Publications: Published over 20 Research Papers in National and International Journals

·   Paper Presentations: Presented around 25 Paper and Poster Presentations in National and International Conferences.

·   Felicitated by Commissioner of Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation and Deputy Commissioner on International Women's' Day 8th March 2021 for taking part in and contributing towards efforts for 'Zero Waste' in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' in COVID 19 Pandemic Situation in KDMC area.

·   Completed four credit course on ‘Environmental Law’ (MOOC) of National Law University Delhi with a consolidated score of 69% on SWAYAM Portal in September 2020

·   4-Week Orientation Program for "Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education" Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching from June 26 - July 24, 2020

·   Completed the ‘Refresher Course’ on “Advances in Biological Sciences” from 21st December 2016 to 10th January 2017 at Birla College, Kalyan, on behalf of UGC-HRDC., University of Mumbai under RUSA.

·   Completed the IEMA approved Advanced EMS Lead Auditor Course, for ISO 14001 of QMI (India) Pvt. Ltd. Secured 77% marks.

·        Completed Training on NABL Accredited Calibration Laboratory, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Govt. of India.

·        Technical Manager for National Accreditation of Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Accreditation of Environmental Sciences Laboratory, B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Empowered Autonomous Status), Kalyan.

·        Organizing Secretary for One Day National Symposium on Development of Resilient Technologies for Climate Change Mitigation on 22nd August, 2023 organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, B. K. Birla College (Empowered Autonomous), Kalyan along with CSIR and International Centre for Climate and Sustainability Action (ICCSA) Foundation.

·        Completed Two Week Inter-Disciplinary Refresher Course in “Environmental Science” from 29th August – 12th September, 2023 and obtained Grade A+ from Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, in collaboration with Raghunath Girls' Post Graduate College, Meerut under the aegis of Ministry of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission On Teachers And Teaching.

·        Short Term Course: 0Completed online two months certificate course on “Fundamentals of ESG & Sustainability” (in collaboration with ESG Research Foundation and Indian Accounting Association - NCR Chapter) from 22nd Sept – 21st November, 2023 with Grade A+ from Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission On Teachers And Teaching.

·        FDP: Completed one week Faculty Development Programme on “Research Method and Research Design” from 14 - 20 August 2023 with Grade A+. from Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, in collaboration with Barama College Barama, Assam under the aegis of Ministry of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission On Teachers and Teaching.

·        Mentored our student Mr. Motiwala Reyhan Sahir who secured Third Rank for a research project titled ‘Biodiversity Crisis due to Urbanisation (A case study of Snake Population Dispersal)’ in Pure Sciences category at PG Level presented at the 16th AVISHKAR: Maharashtra State Inter University Research Convention: 2023-24 between January 12- 15 2024.

Dr. Vandana Gupta

·    Won first prize for oral presentation in the teacher’s category on the topic ‘Brassica oleracea var. capitata leaves: A Waste to Resource for Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis’ at One day International e-Conference Recent Trends in Chemical Science, Physical Science, Life Science and Computer Technology (ICRTCPLCT–2023)” organized by Anjuman Islam Janjira Degree College of Science, Murud Janjira- Raigad on 15th March 2023.

·    Won second prize for oral presentation under the category of Best Innovative research on the topic ‘Amplifying Absorption of Solar Energy using Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles’ at one day International Conference G20 Summit on Environment Sustainability of Biotechnology held on 21st April 2023 organized by Department of Biotechnology and Academy for Administrative Careers, University of Mumbai.

·    Won second prize for oral presentation on the topic ‘Coriander Wastes: A Potential Resource for Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and its Characterization’ at One day online National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Research’ organized by Viva College, Virar in collaboration with University of Mumbai held on 23rd April 2022.

·    Won first prize for the poster presentation on the topic ‘Exploring Biosorption capacity and Biosynthesis of Metal Nanoparticles using Cauliflower Leaves’ at One day National Seminar on ‘Biosciences: A journey towards Innovation’ organized by Department of Biological Sciences, B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Kalyan on 10th March 2018.

·    Vice- Chancellor Nominee, Board of Studies of Environmental Sciences at SIES College, Sion from academic year 2023-24.

·    Vice- Chancellor Nominee, Board of Studies of Environmental Sciences at SIES College, Nerul from academic year 2023-24.

·    Completed 2 minor research projects sanctioned by University of Mumbai.

·    Published 12 research papers in scopus indexed/ peer reviewed journals

·    Published two books and 5 chapters in ISBN books

·    Reviewer of three chapters in scopus indexed book.

Coordinator for Certificate Course in Environmental Nanotechnology
Appointed as Examiner for M. Sc. Environmental Sciences by University of Mumbai.
Research guide for M. Sc. Environmental Sciences students.
Organizing Secretary for One day National Webinar on ‘Paryavarnam 2021: Biological and Environmental Research: Challenges and Opportunities’ on 23rd July 2021 organized by Departments of Zoology and Environmental Sciences, B. K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan.
·  Quality Manager for National Accreditation of Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Accreditation of Environmental Sciences Laboratory, B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Empowered Autonomous Status), Kalyan.

·  Co-ordinator for analytical services provided by NABL accredited Environmental Sciences Laboratory for the sampling and analysis of environmental samples.

·  Master trainer for forming Green Club in colleges, Government of Maharashtra.

·  Joint Secretary for One Day National Symposium on Development of Resilient Technologies for Climate Change Mitigation on 22nd August, 2023 organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, B. K. Birla College (Empowered Autonomous), Kalyan along with CSIR and International Centre for Climate and Sustainability Action (ICCSA) Foundation.

·  Attended 2 refresher courses, 02 FDPs