


Academic Qualifications
Sr. No. |
Degree |
Subject |
University |
Year |
Division |
1. |
Ph.D. |
Geology |
University of Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India |
1991 |
-- |
Title of Ph.D. Thesis: Geochemistry and Petrography of magmatic rocks of Drass - Kargil Area, Ladakh, Himalaya, India. |
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2. |
M.Sc. |
Geology |
University of Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India |
1983 |
Ist |
3. |
B.Sc. |
Geology |
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India |
1981 |
Ist |
Teaching and Mentoring Experience
Research Experience
(a) Geological investigations of Deccan Trap basalts of Kukdi river valley of Western Maharashtra, India (2002).
(b) Petrography and Phytolith Studies of the Tertiary Formations of Bikaner - Nagaur Basin, Western Rajasthan, India, University Grants Commission, Funding Amount - Rs. 2,70,000.00 (2016).
(I) Papers
1. Petrology of mafic and ultramafic rocks from Indus Ophiolite Belt-Ladakh Himalaya, India’. In Ophiolites and Indian Plate Margin, N. C. Ghosh and S. Varadrajan (Eds) pp 63-73, 1986.
2. Geochemistry and Geothermometry of basic igneous rocks from Dras - Kargil area, Ladakh Himalaya, India. Proceedings National Symposium on Applications of Geochemistry, pp 43, 1988.
3. Giant Potholes in river Kukdi at Nighoj, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra pp 93-102 in Indian Geomorphology Vol. I Ed. S. R. Jog, Rawat Publication, New Delhi, 1991.
4. Formation of Calcrete by the weathering of giant plagioclase phenocrysts of the megaporphyritic basalt in the River Padal at Nighoj, Ahmednagar, District Maharashtra. In a seminar abstract on ‘Weathering of rocks’, organized by Geological Society of India. pp 18, 1992.
5. Calcrete formation by weathering megaporphyritic basalts and pedogenic processes in the Padalnala near Nighoj, Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra. Indian Minerals, Vol. 52, No. 3 & 4, pp 251-258, 1997.
6. Calcic amphiboles and petrogenesis of Chainnigund Gabbro, Ladakh, N.W., Himalayas, India. In Himalayan Geology, Vol. 20(2) pp 61-70, 1999.
7. Water Quality and Sediment Analysis at selected locations of Pavana River of Pune District, Maharashtra, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 5(8): 91-102, 2013.
8. Growth of ZnO Nanorods using hygrothermal for gas sensing applications, Research Journal of Physical Sciences, 3(1), 1-3, 2015, International Science Congress Association, Indore, India. 2320-4796.
9. Paleaoweatheirng Characteristics of an Intrabasaltic Red Bole of the Deccan Flood Basalts near Shrivardhan of Western Coast of India. Journal of Earth Syst. Sci., Indian Academy of Sciences, 123, No.7, 2014, pp: 1717-1728.
10. Assessment
of suitability of irrigation canal water for agriculture: Astudy based on New
Mutha Right Bank Canal waters from Pune, Maharashtra, India. Proceedings of
the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, International
Academy of Ecology and Environmental
Sciences, 2019
11. Micromorphology and textural variations in the Ane Ghat Waterfall tufa deposits from Upland Deccan Traps and their genesis. Jour. Geol. Soc. Ind. 94: 86 2019.
12. “Assessment of suitability of irrigation canal water for agriculture: A study based on New Mutha Right Bank Canal waters from Pune, Maharashtra, India.” Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 9(3), 89-97, September 2019.
(II) Book
(III) Conferences / Seminars / Workshops and Presentations
1. 33rd International Geological Congress, Oslo, Norway, 6-14th August, 2008. Weathering Characteristics of an Interbasaltic Red Bole Horizon occurring within the Deccan basalt near Shriwardhan along the Western Coastal Tract of India.
2. 34th International Geological Congress, Brisbane, Australia, and presented a Paper entitled, “REE Geochemistry of an Intrabasaltic Red Bole Horizon Occurring within the Deccan Trap Basalts from Western Coastal Tract of India”. 5-10th August, 2012.
3. 35th International Geological Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, Palaeopedologic Investigations from the intrabasaltic bole beds (Paleosoles) occurring in the Bopdev Ghat Section of the Deccan traps, south of Pune (India): Implications for Paleo climates during Deccan
Volcanism in the Conference.
4. Paper entitled Addressing the Challenges of Traditional Educational Institutes of Higher Education: A Case Study of Fergusson College, National Conference on Opportunities and Challenges in Higher Education, Nov. 30th to Dec. 2nd, 2011, Organized by Haribhai V. Desai College, Pune.
5. Paper entitled, (Resource Person) Orienting Post Accreditation Strategies for Quality Enhancement and Sustenance. NAAC Sponsored National Level Seminar on Co-operative Endeavour for Quality Enhancement: Exploration of Brighter Possibilities during the Reaccreditation Period,
organized by Deogiri College, Aurangabad, September, 20-21st, 2011.
6. Paper entitled ‘Significance of Best Practices on the Quality Assessment during the Re-accreditation Process’ at the ‘National Conference on Challenges before Reaccreditation’ sponsored by NAAC, Bangalore and organized by Vivekanand College, Kolhapur on 14th and 15th
December, 2012.
7. Paper entitled, ‘Role of Best Practices in Quality Enhancement and Sustenance in Higher Education Institutions’, in UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Role of Best Practices in Quality Enhancement and Sustenance in Higher Education Institutions’. April 24-25th, New Panvel, 2015.
8. Resource Person for Regional Brain Storming Session 36th IGC (International Geological Congress) - 2020 at Nagpur, 12-13th March, 2015.
Participation in Faculty Development Programmes
a. Punjab University, Chandigarh (1990),
b. Mysore University, Mysore (1992),
c. Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda (2000)
d. University of Pune, Pune (2002).
Award
Professional Associations
Participation in Designing Curricula and Credit System
(a) B.Sc. Geology syllabus of University of Pune, Pune and North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.
(b) Diploma Course in Environmental Management, JRVGTI, Pune.
(c) Instrumental in developing Credit System for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes under Autonomy in Fergusson College.
(d) Introduction of flexible method of assessment under autonomy.
(e) Developing programmes under UGC schemes of “College with Potential for Excellence” and “College of Excellence”.
(f) Designing trans-disciplinary training programmes under UGC-STRIDE Scheme – Component-I.
National / International Committees
(a) Member of “General Council” of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore.
(b) Nominated as ‘Assessor’ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore.
(c) Member of Working Group on Higher Education for the XIIth Five Year Plan. Planning Commission, Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), Government of India, New Delhi.
(d) Member of Panel of Experts, Department of Biotechnology, STAR College Scheme, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.
(e) Member of various UGC Committees:
(f) Member of ‘Academic Committee’, International Center, University of Pune, Pune.
(g) Member of Australia India Student Mobility Programme (2014)
(h) Member of Blended B.Sc. Programme in collaboration with University of Melbourne, Melbourne.
Participation at University Level
Institutional Service
Community Involvement
Achievements
2017: 35th rank
2018:19th rank
2019: 27th rank
2020: 42nd rank
Educational Travel