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Research Students registered for M.Phil/Ph.D., Degrees in Fergusson College.
Names of Guides and Research Students


Department Name of student Name of Guide Degree M.Phil., / Ph.D., Date of registration Date of Award Name of Institute/ University
Microbiology Mr. Deshmane B. B Dr. G.R.Pathade, PhD On going
Mrs. Salunkhe S. A Dr. G.R.Pathade, PhD On going
Shri. Mane D. B Dr. G.R.Pathade. On going
Botany Mr. K. M. Salve Dr. A. D. More. Ph.D. 04/09/2006 On going University of Pune
Mr. R. S. Bhosale Dr. A. D. More. Ph.D. 04/09/2006 On going University of Pune
Mr. B. S. Gaikwad Dr. A. D. More. Ph.D. 06/11/2006 On going University of Pune
Mr. A. T. Borkar Dr. A. D. More. Ph.D. 25/08/2007 On going University of Pune
Ms. P. P. Mohod Dr. A. D. More. Ph.D. 20/06/2007 On going University of Pune
Ms. M. S. Shinde Dr. A. D. More. Ph.D. In process On going University of Pune
Mr. B. M. Shinde Dr. S. L. Laware. Ph.D. 23/09/2004 On going University of Pune
Ms. S. S. Bomble Dr. S. L. Laware. Ph.D. 23/09/2004 On going University of Pune
Mr. A. S. Limaye Dr. S. L. Laware. Ph.D. 04/04/2005 On going University of Pune
Botany Mr. G. B. Deore Dr. S. L. Laware. Ph.D. 27/02/2008 On going University of Pune
Mr. Morteza S. Dr. S. L. Laware. Ph.D. In process On going University of Pune
Ms. S. Rhatwal Dr.B.P.Shinde Ph.D. 28/02/2005 On going University of Pune
Mr. A. D. Kokare Dr.B.P.Shinde Ph.D. 09/06/2006 On going University of Pune
Mr. P. R. Kadlag Dr.B.P.Shinde Ph.D. 09/06/2006 On going University of Pune
Mr. K. S. Bhosale Dr.B.P.Shinde Ph.D. 10/05/2007 On going University of Pune
Mr. M.W. Patale Dr.B.P.Shinde Ph.D. 10/05/2007 On going University of Pune
Mr. S.K. Shinde Dr.B.P.Shinde Ph.D. 12/6/2008 On going University of Pune
Ms. M. Khanna Dr.B.P.Shinde Ph.D. 02/03/2009 On going University of Pune
Mrs. K. Vaidya Dr.B.P.Shinde Ph.D. 02/03/2009 On going University of Pune
Mrs. M. Ratnamala Dr.B.P.Shinde M.Phil. 12/03/2007 10/09/08 Annamalai University
Mr. P. B. Cholke Dr. M. C. Mahajan. Ph.D. October 2007 Awarded 27/10/2007 University of Pune
Ms. S. Singh Dr. M. C. Mahajan. Ph.D. 08/03/2006 On going University of Pune
Mr. B. K. Hiray Dr. M. C. Mahajan Ph.D. 11/07/2007 On going University of Pune
Electronics And Physics Mona Jani Dr. S.N. Kale Ph.D.(Physics) 29.06.2006 University of Pune
Shadie Hatamie Dr. S.N. Kale Ph.D. (Physics) 10.01.2008 University of Pune
Rohini Kitture Dr. S.N. Kale Ph.D. (Physics) 24.03.2008 University of Pune
Sandip Dhobale Dr. S.N. Kale Ph.D. (Physics) 17.10.2008 University of Pune
Shilpa Kaskar Dr. S.N. Kale M. Phil. (Electronics) 03.10.2008 University of Pune
D. P. Londhe Dr. S.N. Kale M. Phil. (Electronics) April 2007 University of Pune
Ibrahim Shaikh Dr. M. S. Zambare M. Phil. (Electronics) 2006 University of Pune
Ujwala P. Deshmukh Dr. M. S. Zambare M. Phil. (Electronics) 2006 University of Pune
Mr. Adnan Saadon Obeed Dr. N. M. Kulkarni Ph.D. (Electronics) 2005 University of Pune
V. P. Labade Dr. N. M. Kulkarni M. Phil. (Electronics) 2006 University of Pune
Anand Buddhikot Dr. N. M. Kulkarni M. Phil. (Electronics) 2006 University of Pune
Anuradha Kamble Dr. N. M. Kulkarni M. Phil. (Electronics) 2008 University of Pune
Sarah N. Dr. N. M. Kulkarni Ph.D. (Electronics) 2008 University of Pune
Mathematics Shahnaz Khosrarjan Arab Dr. S .R. Kulkarni. Ph.D Submitted 2009 University of Pune
Mr.Waggas Galibarshan Dr. S .R. Kulkarni. Ph.D 08/12/2005 29/08/2008 University of Pune
Mr.Abdul Rahman Salman Juma Dr. S .R. Kulkarni. Ph.D 08/12/2005 27/08/2008 University of Pune
Mr. abdulreza Tehranchi Dr. S .R. Kulkarni. Ph.D 08/09/2003 17/10/2007 University of Pune
Mr.Shahran Najafzadeh Dr. S .R. Kulkarni. Ph.D 08/09/2003 10/10/2007 University of Pune
Ms.Marzien Ghaedi Dr. S .R. Kulkarni. Ph.D 26/03/2003 16/01/2006 University of Pune
Mr.Essam Saeed Saif Aqlam Dr. S .R. Kulkarni. Ph.D 11/08/2001 01/11/2004 University of Pune
Saeid Shams Dr. S .R. Kulkarni. Ph.D 06/03/2002 29/06/2005 University of Pune
Enviromental Science Shri. M.C. Gaikwad Dr. V.S.Korad Ph. D 26/06/ 2004 2007 University of Pune
Mrs. S.R.Gaikwad Dr. V.S.Korad (Co-Guide) Ph.D July, 2007 - University of Pune
Mrs. A. S. Tamboli Dr. V.S.Korad Ph.D Dec.2008 - University of Pune
Economics Mr. Bhapkar Puroshottam Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar Ph. D 2004 University of Pune
Mr. Apte Pardeep Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar Ph. D 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
Ms. Shree Vidya Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar Ph. D 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
Mr. Parmeshwar Yadav Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar Ph. D 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
Mr. Sandeep Kadwe Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar Ph. D 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
Ms. Manasi Phadke Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar Ph. D 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
Mrs.Amruta Kulkarni Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar Ph. D 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
Mrs. Sandhya Wartak Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar Ph. D 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
Mrs. Bhave Anita Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar M.Phil 2008 University of Pune
Ms Dixit Dr. Sharmishtha Matkar M.Phil 2008 University of Pune
Hindi Mrs. Nimiksha Deshmukh Dr. Ranpise Hindi M.Phil. 4 April 2007 25 Feb. 2009 YCMOU
Marathi Balu Gaikwad Dr. Siddharth Agale Marathi M. Phil 9th March 2005 University of Pune

Titles of Ph.D. and M.Phil Theses
Sr. No. Name of student Name of Guide and Department Degree Title of thesis Date of registration Date of Award Name of Institute/ University
1. Mr. Deshmane B. B Dr. G. R. Pathade, Biotechnology PhD Physicochemical and microbiological studies on the treatment of recombinant DNA products based biotech industry waste water.
2. Mrs. Salunkhe S. A Dr. G.R.Pathade, Biotechnology PhD Studies on microbiological aspects of pickles in Western Maharashtra
3. Shri. Mane D. B Dr. G.R.Pathade, Biotechnology Microbiological studies on burn wounds in Barshi region of Maharashtra.
4. Mr. K. M. Salve Dr. A. D. More, Botany Ph.D. 'Induction of mutation in Sida acuta, Brum' 04/09/2006 On going University of Pune
5. Mr. R. S. Bhosale Dr. A. D. More Ph.D. 'Genetic Improvement in Withania somnifera, Dunal through induced mutation' 04/09/2006 On going University of Pune
6. Mr. B. S. Gaikwad Dr. A. D. More, Botany Ph.D. 'Induction of Genetic variation in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata,(L.) Walp) through gamma radiation and Ethyl methane sulphonate' 06/11/2006 On going University of Pune
7. Mr. A. T. Borkar Dr. A. D. More, Botany Ph.D. 'Induction of Genetic variation in Frenchbean (Phaseolus vulgaris, Linn.) using physical and chemical mutagens' 25/08/2007 On going University of Pune
8. Ms. P. P. Mohod Dr. A.D.More, Botany Ph.D. 'Genetic Improvement in Methi(Trigonella foenum-graecum, L. through induced mutation' 20/06/2007 On going University of Pune
9. Ms. M. S. Shinde Dr. A.D.More, Botany Ph.D. 'Induction of mutation in Guar(Cyamopsis tetragonaloba (Linn.)Taub' In process On going University of Pune
10. Mr. B. M. Shinde Dr. S. L. Laware,Botany Ph.D. 'Physiological studies in ground nut under drought stress' 23/09/2004 On going University of Pune
11. Ms. S. S. Bomble Dr. S. L. Laware, Botany Ph.D. 'Ex- situ conservation of medicinal ferns from Mahabaleshwar under Pune condition.' 23/09/2004 On going University of Pune
12. Mr. A. S. Limaye Dr. S. L. Laware, Botany Ph.D. 'Assessment of some species of Adiantum with reference to secondary metabolites, amylase inhibitors and antioxidant' 04/04/2005 On going University of Pune
13. Mr. G. B. Deore Dr. S. L. Laware, Botany Ph.D. 'studies on Liquid organic fertilizer for enhancing the productivity in red pepper and tomato' 27/02/2008 On going University of Pune
14. Mr. Morteza S. Dr. S. L. Laware, Botany Ph.D. 'Effect of Liquid organic fertilizer on growth and productivity in Rice' In process On going University of Pune
15. Ms. S. Rhatwal Dr. B.P. Shinde Botany Ph.D. 'Studies on AM fungi associated with some medicinal plants' 28/02/2005 On going University of Pune
16. Mr. A. D. Kokare Dr. B.P. Shinde Botany Ph.D. 'Biodiversity of AM fungi associated with some xerophytes' 09/06/2006 On going University of Pune
17. Mr. P. R. Kadlag Dr. B.P. Shinde Botany Ph.D. 'Assessment and Utilization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi for Sugarcane cultivation' 09/06/2006 On going University of Pune
18. Mr. K. S. Bhosale Dr. B.P. Shinde Botany Ph.D. 'Studies on AM fungi associated with Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)' 10/05/2007 On going University of Pune
19. Mr. M. W. Patale Dr. B.P. Shinde Botany Ph.D. 'Studies on AM fungi of Bt cotton (Gossypium hirsutum, L.)' 10/05/2007 On going University of Pune
20. Mr. S. K. Shinde Dr. B.P. Shinde Botany Ph.D. 'The role of AM fungi on growth and productivity of onion (Allium cepa L.)' 12/6/2008 On going University of Pune
21. Ms. M. Khanna Dr. B.P. Shinde Botany Ph.D. 'Studies on AM Fungi associated with potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and their role in Root Organ Culture' 02/03/2009 On going University of Pune
22. Mrs. K. Vaidya Dr. Shinde B.P., Botany Ph.D. 'Studies on Growth Responses of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) with respect to AM fungi' 02/03/2009 On going University of Pune
23. Mrs. M. Ratnamala Dr. B.P. Shinde Botany M.Phil. 'Studies on citric acid production by Aspergillus niger NCIM 545' 12/03/2007 10/09/08 Annamalai University Chennai
24. Mr. P. B. Cholke Dr. (Mrs.) M. C. Mahajan, Botany Ph.D. Extramural and intramural aerobiological studies with reference to Pimpri- Chinchwad Area. October 2007 Awarded 27/10/2007 University of Pune
25. Ms. S. Singh Dr. (Mrs.) M. C. Mahajan, Botany Ph.D. Environmental system analysis of watershed management with respect to community participation. 08/03/2006 On going University of Pune
26. Mr. B. K. Hiray Dr. (Mrs.) M. C. Mahajan, Botany Ph.D. 'Study of aeromycoflora over some grape varieties from Nashik District' 11/07/2007 On going University of Pune
27. Mona Jani Dr. Sangeeta N. Kale Electronic Science Ph.D. (Physics) Magnetite Nano particles: Synthesis & Applications 29.06.2006 University of Pune
28. Shadie Hatamie Dr. Sangeeta N. Kale Electronic Science Ph.D. (Physics) Synthesis of Metal & Metal Oxide Nano particles for possible applications 10.01.2008 University of Pune
29. Rohini Kitture Dr. Sangeeta N. Kale Electronic Science Ph.D. (Physics) Synthesis of Oxide Semiconductor Nano Materials for Degradation of Dyes 24.03.2008 University of Pune
30. Sandip Dhobale Dr. Sangeeta N. Kale Electronic Science Ph.D. (Physics) Metal Oxide Nano Materials for Chemical & Biological Sensing 17.10.2008 University of Pune
31. Shilpa Kaskar Dr. Sangeeta N. Kale Electronic Science M. Phil. (Electronics) To Explore Nano Materials for Solar Cell Applications 03.10.2008 University of Pune
32. D. P. Londhe Dr. Sangeeta N. Kale Electronic Science M. Phil. (Electronics) Low Field Magnetic Sensors using magnetite Nano particles April 2007 University of Pune
33. Ibrahim Shaikh Dr. M. S. Zambare Electronic Science M. Phil. (Electronics) Anti Reflection Coating 2006 University of Pune
34. Ujwala P. Deshmukh Dr. M. S. Zambare Electronic Science M. Phil. (Electronics) Optical Fiber Systems 2006 University of Pune
35. Mr. Adnan Saadon Obeed Dr. N. M. Kulkarni Electronic Science Ph.D. (Electronics) Power Line Communication 2005 University of Pune
36. V. P. Labade Dr. N. M. Kulkarni Electronic Science M. Phil. (Electronics) Microcontroller based MNQ Testing 2006 University of Pune
37. Anand Buddhikot Dr. N. M. Kulkarni Electronic Science M. Phil. (Electronics) Embedded System Design 2006 University of Pune
38. Anuradha Kamble Dr. N. M. Kulkarni Electronic Science M. Phil. (Electronics) Power Aware Systems 2008 University of Pune
39. Sarah N. Dr. N. M. Kulkarni Electronic Science Ph.D. (Electronics) Wireless Network Security 2008 University of Pune
40. Shahnaz Khosrarjan Arab Dr. S .R. Kulkarni, Mathematics Ph.D Study of univalent and Multivalent functions Submitted 2009 University of Pune
41. Mr.Waggas Galibarshan Dr. S .R. Kulkarni, Mathematics Ph.D Study of various aspects in the theory of univalent and multivalent functions 08/12/2005 29/08/2008 University of Pune
42. Mr.Abdul Rahman Salman Juma Dr. S .R. Kulkarni, Mathematics Ph.D Some problems connected with geometry of univalent and multivalent functions 08/12/2005 27/08/2008 University of Pune
43. Mr. abdulreza Tehranchi Dr. S .R. Kulkarni, Mathematics Ph.D Study of some recent topics in holomorphic function theory 08/09/2003 17/10/2007 University of Pune
44. Mr. Shahran Najafzadeh Dr. S .R. Kulkarni, Mathematics Ph.D Study of some problems connected with univalent and multivalent function of nevanzilla theory 08/09/2003 10/10/2007 University of Pune
45. Ms. Marzien Ghaedi Dr. S .R. Kulkarni, Mathematics Ph.D Study of some properties of analytic univalent and multivalent functions 26/03/2003 16/01/2006 University of Pune
46. Mr. Essam Saeed Saif Aqlam Dr. S .R. Kulkarni Mathematics Ph.D Some problems connected with geometric function theory 11/08/2001 01/11/2004 University of Pune
47. Saeid Shams Dr. S .R. Kulkarni, Mathematics Ph.D Study of geometry of Univalent and multivalent functions 06/03/2002 29/06/2005 University of Pune
48. Shri. M.C. Gaikwad Dr. Mrs. V.S. Korad Zoology Ph. D Study on diversity and habitat preference of cave bats (Chiroptera) in the central western Ghats of Maharashtra. 26/06/ 2004 2007 University of Pune
49. Mrs. S. R. Gaikwad (registered) Co-Guide: Dr. Mrs. V.S. Korad Zoology Ph.D Morphometric correlations and phylogeny of scorpion species belonging to the families Buthidae, Euscorpiidae and Scorpionidae from Maharashtra, India. July, 2007 - University of Pune
50. Mrs. A. S. Tamboli (registered) Dr. Mrs. V.S. Korad Zoology Ph.D Study on the feeding diversity of dung beetles in relation to their ecological role in the western Ghats of Pune district. Dec.2008 - University of Pune
51. Mr. Panya Puthasupa Dr. Mrs. Shramishtha Matakar Economics Ph.D. Foreign Trade of Thailand 2004 2007 University of Pune
52. Mr. Kandalkar B. B. Dr. Mrs. Shramishtha Matakar Economics Ph.D. IMF and Optimal use of its resources over fifty years 2004 2009 University of Pune
53. Ms. Kalyani bondre Dr. Mrs. Shramishtha Matakar Economics Ph.D. Economic Viability of organic farming 2006 2009 University of Pune
54. Mr. Jeewan Pawar Dr. Mrs. Nirmal Bhalerao Economics Ph.D Problems in the developemnt of Osmanabad 2001 2004 University of Pune
55. Ms. Anagha Joshi Dr. Mrs. Nirmal Bhalerao Economics Ph.D. Critical evaluation of cash subsidies of Solar energy in India 2002 2005 University of Pune
56. Ms. Attar Shahalo Dr. Mrs. Nirmal Bhalerao Economics Ph.D. Privatization of Education in Iran: An Economic Analysis 2002 2005 University of Pune
57. Mrs. Kalyani Kulkarni Dr. Mrs. Nirmal Bhalerao Economics Ph.D. Progress Problems and prospects of urban co-operative banks in Maharashtra 30 May 2003 14 Feb 2008 University of Pune
58. Mrs. Shailaja Desai Dr. Mrs. Nirmal Bhalerao Economics Ph.D. Impact of ISO 2000 on productivity of Some selected industries in and around Pune 2002 2008 University of Pune
59. Ms. Nirmal M. Talape Dr. Mrs. Nirmal Bhalerao Economics M.Phil Economic Analysis of Jijamata Mahila Shakari Bank 2006 2008 University of Pune
60. Mr. Sami Dr. Mrs. Nirmal Bhalerao Ph.D Human Capital in Iran :Potentials and Problems 2004 Viva to be held in April 2009 University of Pune
61. Mr. Mahamad Piri Dr. Mrs. Nirmal Bhalerao Economics Ph.D. A Study Foreign Direct Investment and economic growth with special reference to Iran 2006 University of Pune
62. Mr. Bhapkar Puroshottam Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics Ph. D Onion Production and exports 2004 University of Pune
63. Mr. Apte Pardeep Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics Ph. D WTO and Harmonisation issues 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
64. Ms. Shree Vidya Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics Ph. D Evaluation of Trade policy reforms since 1991 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
65. Mr. Parmeshwar Yadav Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics Ph. D Service sector in India 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
66. Mr. Sandeep Kadwe Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics Ph. D Foreign Remittance in India 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
67. Ms. Manasi Phadke Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics Ph. D Evaluation of Of effective exchange rate in India 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
68. Mrs.Amruta Kulkarni Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics Ph. D World bank and Education policy 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
69. Mrs. Sandhya Wartak Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics Ph. D Foreign Direct investment in India 2009 To be submitted in June 2009 University of Pune
70. Mrs. Bhave Anita Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics M.Phil Retailing in India 2008 University of Pune
71. Ms Dixit Dr. Mrs. Sharmishtha Matkar Economics M.Phil Grape Exports from India 2008 University of Pune
72. Mrs. Nimiksha Deshmukh Dr. Ranpise Hindi M.Phil. Maitryi Pushpa Ke 'Chak' Upanyas men Stri Vimarsh 4 April 2007 25 Feb. 2009 YCMOU
73. Balu Gaikwad Dr. Siddharth Agale Marathi M. Phil 9th March 2005 University of Pune