Sophia College for Women
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CORE FACULTY FOUNDATION COURSE ECONOMICS EDUCATION ENGLISH FRENCH HINDI HISTORY PHILOSOPHY POLITICAL SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY SOCIOLOGY BIOCHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY LIFE SCIENCE MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS MICROBIOLOGY PHYSICS ZOOLOGY BA(SCJ) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

Chemistry - a vibrant and growing science that encompasses every aspect of our lives. The fascinating study of matter and its applications is vital to the success of research endeavors. Important research areas like drug design, material science, nanotechnology and most importantly, ‘green chemistry’ are beneficial to both humanity and the environment. A vast array of industries - petrochemicals, bulk and fine chemicals, polymers, dyes & paints, pharmaceuticals, food additives & nutraceuticals are chemistry related and offer a wide range of rewarding careers.

About the Department 

The Department of Chemistry is one of the largest and oldest departments of Sophia College. The faculty works towards inculcating values, academic excellence and a  spirit of inquiry in the learner through innovative teaching pedagogies; aiming at the holistic development of each student through personal interaction, encouragement and beyond the classroom activities organized by the students under the Chemistry club. 

The department also offers a Masters programme in analytical chemistry.Through Academia-Industry collaboration, research and internships this course equips the students for jobs in various fields.

chemistry@sophiacollege.edu.in

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Dr. Prabha G. Shetty, Associate Professor

Head, Department of Chemistry

MSc, Phd

Gscholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=L9GuhrQKt_cC&hl=en

prabha.shetty@sophiacollege.edu.in

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Areas of research interest:
Separation and identification of plant biomarkers using HPTLC, Ethnopharmacology.
Angiogenesis, Pharmacokinetics, Antidiabetic and Immunomodulatory studies.
 

Other areas of interest: Chemistry Education, Developing Innovative science experiments
and teaching-learning, assessment tools.

Dr. Prabha G. Shetty is a renowned academician and Head of the department of Chemistry at
Sophia College for Women (Empowered Autonomous), Mumbai.
With over 27 years of undergraduate and 14 years of postgraduate teaching experience, she
has made exceptional contributions to education, research and curriculum development. She
is a certified Master trainer for MS DEED (Maharashtra State Development of Educators and
Enhancement in Delivery). Dr. Prabha is a recipient of Indian Academy of Science Summer
Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP-2023) and has developed an open textbook on
“Thermal Methods of Analysis” under UNESCO's Open Education for a Better World
initiative (OE4BW-2024).
Her research projects, funded by esteemed organizations such as RUSA 2.0, University of
Mumbai and Smt. Dhandevi Mahendra Research Award, focus on green chemistry,
antioxidant activity, and natural product analysis. These efforts have resulted in publications
in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
Dr. Shetty employs modern teaching methods such as flipped classrooms, POGIL, RBPT,
industrial visits, and hands-on workshops, while leveraging digital tools like Jam board,
Canva, Testmoz, simulations and H5P to create interactive learning environments. She has
guided students in publishing Open Educational Resources (OER), ensuring widespread
access to quality educational content.
As a member of Mumbai University’s Board of Studies, she has contributed to curriculum
innovation by designing PG Analytical Chemistry courses aligned with NEP 2020 guidelines
and introducing microscale experiments in UG curriculum to promote sustainability.
Since becoming Head of the Department in 2021, Dr. Shetty has led initiatives such as
international webinars and interdisciplinary credit courses like “Innovation in Natural Dyeing
and Entrepreneurship Opportunities” and “Positive Health in Women”, besides actively
participating in college committees including the Academic Audit Committee, NAAC-
Infrastructure Committee and RUSA Purchase Committee. Her role as Science Stores in-
charge (AY 2013-2021) and Deputy Controller of Postgraduate Examinations (AY 2022-
2025) highlight her leadership.
Her outreach work, funded by RUSA 2.0, has brought experiential science learning to school
children through innovative science kits and teacher training.

Dr. Sirisha Murthy, Assistant Professor
MSc, Phd

sirisha.murthy@sophiacollege.edu.in

Recognized guide for MSc by research in Organic Chemistry

 

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Area of interest: Green Chemistry  and teaching pedagogies related to education in Chemistry.
Coordinator for the Star Status programme under DBT 
Coordinator for the EXSP programme that focuses in developing research interest among students.

Research: 
Recipient of UGC Sponsored Minor Research Project
‘To study the Natural Chromogenic Compounds Bound with High Fastness
Characteristics to Cellulose Substrates’ 2014-16

Poster Presentation by a student in Avishkar Research Convention 2019-20 under the guidance of Dr.Sirisha Murthy ‘Synthesis of tribromoaniline –a green novel approach’ in pure sciences.

Aza-Heterocycles as Potential Anti-Cancer Agents: A Short Review a chapter published in a book ; Advanced Research in Chemistry (Volume - 6) pgs- 69-79 ISBN 978-93-5570-603-4 in the year 2022-23.
 

Ms. Tanaz Asha, Assistant Professor

MSc, BEd SET

tanaz.asha@sophiacollege.edu.in

Teaching analytical and inorganic chemistry. Coordinates activities of  CUC, Nature club and Sigma Club.

 

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Research interest: Green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles and remediation of pesticides.
Registered for Ph D in St Xavier’s College (Empowered Autonomous Institute), Mumbai.
Interested in developing innovative pedagogy for teaching and assessment of undergraduate
students. Certified Master trainer for MS DEED (Maharashtra State Development of
Educators and Enhancement in Delivery).
IQAC Program subcommittee coordinator and working closely with the College Union
Committee (student body) as staff in-charge organizing programs/workshops for both staff and students of the college.
Beyond academics a keen interest in acting and hosting events, numerology and
graphotherapy.

Ms. Lynelle Jeysus, Assistant Professor

MSc

lynelle.jeysus@sophiacollege.edu.in

 

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Area of interest :Study of active components in natural products, dyestuff chemistry. 

MSc in Organic Chemistry SET Qualified
Teaching organic chemistry at graduate and postgraduate levels
Interest lies in using innovative student centric teaching pedagogies 
Guided EXSP students at different levels
Coordinator for the Msc programme in Analytical Chemistry 
Coordinator of the chem club that aims at building enthusiasm for the subject through varied activities that caters to all students and develops conceptual knowledge as well as soft skills 
Member of IQAC Sub-Committee and Sophia Mentor Mentee Programme.

Sr. Rajani Khandagale, Assistant Professor
MSc, BEd (Adhoc)
rajani.khandagale@sophiacollege.edu.in

 

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Areas of interest:

Sustainable Chemistry,Counseling and accompanying youth

Ms. Vaishnavi Ghugare, Assistant Professor
MSc (Adhoc)
vaishnavi.ghugare@sophiacollege.edu.in

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Areas of interest:

Food and drug analysis

Dr. Aruna M. Sudapalli, Assistant Professor
M.Sc, NET, Ph.D. (CHB)
Email: aruna.sudapalli@sophiacollege.edu.in
Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XViRd6cAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aruna-M-Sudapalli
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2166-1049

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Areas of Interest:

Physical Chemistry, e-Learning and Digital Pedagogy

Research Interests:

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Wastewater Treatment

Dr. Ekta Asiwal, Assistant Professor
M.Sc, PhD (CHB)
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0609-4792
Email - ekta.asiwal@sophiacollege.edu.in
Google Scholar: 
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qMinkLkAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

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Research Interests: 
Synthesis and characterization of Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), Sensors, Catalyst, Supercapacitors, Mettalenes.

Areas of Interest: 
Mining, Wastewater treatment, Teaching, learning and evaluation
 

Ms. Fleme Rodrigues, MSc Practical demonstrator/instructor 
M.Sc. (Adhoc)
E-mail: fleme.rodrigues@sophiacollege.edu.in

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Research Interests:
Environmental Sustainability, Photocatalytic Degradation Studies

Ms. Anjali Menon, 
MSc. Physical Chemistry (Adhoc)
August 2021 - Oct 2022
Assistant lecturer - Ad hoc
 

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Dr. Neha Chaudhary 
Assistant Lecturer (Adhoc)
June 2022 - November 2022

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Dr. I. A. Mendes (former Head,Department of Chemistry)
Associate Professor (Superannuated) 
MSc, PhD

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Ms. Rochelle Ferns, (Ex-faculty) 
Assistant Professor  
MSc, MPhil

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