Dr. Roshan D'Souza
M.Sc. Ph.D. Head and Associate Professor in Zoology
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With the teaching experience of over 30 years at undergraduate level and over 20 years at postgraduate level including Ph.D. guideship, she has also carried out administrative responsibilities as the Vice-Principal of Science faculty from the year 2010–2016 and as the Coordinator of B.Sc.I.T. (Self-financed degree course) from 2013-2017. She has been awarded the prestigious Indian National Science Academies (INSA) Teachers Award 2021, a national level recognition for her outstanding contribution in guiding and mentoring students to take up careers in science, striving to make zoology interesting and for her efforts in engaging undergraduate students in science research and outreach activities. She is trained in research-based pedagogy and has been a resource person for teacher training workshops held all over India, organized by IISER, Pune and Newton-Bhabha Fund, British Council. Currently, she is on the advisory committee of Maharashtra State Development of Educators and Enhancement in Delivery (MS- DEED) Program in collaboration with Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy (MSFDA) and has been a resource person for conducting sessions in inquiry-based pedagogy and its action planning for the higher education teachers from different regions of Maharashtra State. She is actively involved in promoting online learning through SWAYAM as a Single Point of Contact of Sophia-NPTEL Local Chapter. She has developed two MOOCs, namely, Scientific Research Methodology and Scientific Research Communication under the UNESCO-OE4BW Online Mentoring Program. She has co-authored seven zoology textbooks published by University of Mumbai. Her research expertise is in the field of toxicology and reproductive physiology and is currently guiding six research scholars for their doctoral thesis. She also guides students under Science Academies’ Summer Research Fellowship Program. She is the Chairperson of Institutional Animal Ethics Committee under the CCSEA, India. She has presented papers at national and international conferences and has published papers in journals of national and international repute. She has been awarded Major Research Grant under the aegis of The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), Department of Higher Education, Government of India in the year 2020.
LinkedIn profile link: www.linkedin.com/in/roshandsza
ORCID id : 0000-0001-9432-4302
Professional email : roshan.dsouza@sophiacollege.edu.in
Ms. Sandhya Kadiru
MSc. Assistant Professor in Zoology
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She has been teaching for the past 19 years at the undergraduate level and has been a recognized teacher at postgraduate level since 2013. She is a member of DBT-STAR Status and Excellence in Science Programme (EXSP) committee. She has been mentoring EXSP students in their research activities. Her area of interest is ecotoxicology and has expertise in using zebrafish as a model animal. She has also published papers in this field.
LinkedIn profile link: www.linkedin.com/in/sandhyakadiru
ORCID id : 0000-0002-9301-4297
Professional email : sandhya.kadiru@sophiacollege.edu.in
Professional email : sandhya.kadiru@sophiacollege.edu.in
Research Projects completed by students guided under EXSP:
1. Developmental Biology of Zebra fish (1997-98)
2. Understanding Menopause (2002-03)
3. Study of histology of tissues using different staining techniques (2007-2008)
4. Preparation of permanent slides using microtechnique (2007-2008)
5. Guidance under Summer Research Fellowship of Academies of Science, Ms. S.Charupriya (Application No. LFS3871) in 2012.Title of the Project: Study of localization of an octapeptide, an indigenous anti fertility agent, by using fluorescent labelled antibody to the octapeptide in various stages of Zebrafish.
6. Effect of Chemically and Biologically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles on Zebrafish Embryos (Danio rerio) and Daphnia (2018-19)
7. Guidance under Summer Research Fellowship of Academies of Science, Ms. Nisha Rani Singh (Application no. LFS2622) in 2019-2020. Title of the Project:Effect of Methoxychlor on Histopathological Changes in Zebrafish.
Dr. Roshan D’Souza:
1. 2004-2005: Minor research grant from University of Mumbai for the project titled, ‘Study of the effect of Lytta vesicatoria, (Coleoptera) extract on gonads and serological parameters of male albino rat (Rattus norvegicus albinus) using biochemical and histological analysis.’ This was awarded the First Prize by University of Mumbai.
2. 2008-2009: Minor research grant from University of Mumbai for the project titled, ‘Evaluation of gonadal toxicity of Cantharis Q in male albino mice.”
3. 2013-2014: In-house research grant, Smt. Dhandevi Mahindra Fellowship Award for the project titled, ‘Histological Study of Various Organs of Zebrafish, Danio sp.
4. 2019-20: RUSA grant for the Major research project titled, ‘Assessment of
Hepatic and Gonadal toxicity in female zebrafish (Danio sp.) due to environmental exposure of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).’
Ms. Sandhya Kadiru:
1. 2011-12: Rotary Mid-Town Smt. Sumitradevi Jatia Research Award for the project titled, ‘Environmental risk assessment of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS).’
2. 2014-15: Mumbai University Minor Research Project titled, ‘Evaluation of gonadal toxicity of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in female Zebrafish (Danio rerio).’
3. 2016-17 – Dr. (Mrs.) Barbara Naidu Memorial Scholarship for the project titled, ‘Evaluation of developmental toxicity of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in Zebrafish (Danio rerio).’
4. 2017-18: Mumbai University Minor Research Project on Evaluation of acute mixture toxicities of Cyfluthrin and Phosmet on Zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos.
5. 2018-19: The Lobo Dubey Research Scholarship for the project titled, ‘Study of ecotoxicity of Cyfluthrin pesticide in adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio).’
Academic career opportunities:
1. Pursuing academic career as a researcher in various fields for research and development in biotechnology, genetic engineering, environmental studies, toxicology, marine sciences, wildlife, in vivo studies using animal models, forensic science, entomology and such others
2. Teaching career: Teaching biology at secondary and higher secondary level.Teaching Zoology at undergraduate and postgraduate graduate classes, with qualification of 55% at M.Sc. in Zoology and passing NET/SET exam in Life Sciences.
Job opportunities:
Internships leading to full-time job opportunities as volunteers in environment related NGOs, Zoo-keepers, pet-trainers, research assistants and/or research associates in R&D departments of industries, lab-technician.
Entrepreneurship opportunities:
Setting up small scale units based on apiculture, aquaculture, ornamental fisheries. Economic zoology based large scale businesses like apiculture, sericulture, fish preservation and processing, animal husbandry for meat processing and packaging, poultry, piggery and dairy farming.