Department Stream Categories: Science

Our department offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates principles from ecology, earth sciences, chemistry, and social sciences to provide students with a holistic understanding of environmental issues and solutions.

Our faculty members are renowned experts in their respective fields, actively engaged in cutting-edge research and scholarship across various environmental disciplines. They bring diverse expertise in areas such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, environmental policy, sustainable development, and environmental health, enriching the learning experience for our students.

Through innovative teaching methods, hands-on fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and collaborative projects, students gain practical skills and knowledge to analyze complex environmental problems and develop sustainable solutions. Our department emphasizes experiential learning opportunities, including internships, field trips, and research projects, to prepare students for diverse career paths in environmental science and related fields.

We are committed to fostering a culture of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and scientific inquiry within our college community and beyond. Our department actively engages in outreach programs, community partnerships, and environmental advocacy initiatives to promote environmental awareness, conservation, and sustainable development practices.

Together, we strive to empower the next generation of environmental leaders who are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to address the complex environmental challenges of the 21st century and contribute to building a more sustainable and resilient world.

From June 2001 college has started the Post Graduate Course, Master of Computer Science (M.C.S./ M.Sc. (Computer Science)) .

Apart from teaching, the faculty of the department involved in research, consultancy and development programs. The support structure of the department provides all the required non-academic support to the students and the faculty. The Department of Computer Science takes care to ensure that the basic scientific principles of Computer Science are presented to the student and actively tries to point out the differences between the Computation as a science and software.

The department is enriched with 9 faculties for teaching, research and extension activities and sufficient supportive staff. Besides teaching-learning programs, other activities like workshops, Remedial Coaching, Seminars, National Science Day, project work and lectures of eminent personalities are organized continuously and successfully. Department offers campus interview and placement services to students. Most of our alumni are holding responsible positions in dignified areas. Dept. of Electronics, established in 1986, is the biggest of its kind in the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune imparting knowledge of Electronics and Computer Science at U.G level. Department offers B.Sc. (Electronics), B.Sc. (Computer Science) and M.Sc. (Electronics) programs. The department is enriched with 9 faculties for teaching, research and extension activities and sufficient supportive staff. Besides teaching-learning programs, other activities like workshops, Remedial Coaching, Seminars, National Science Day, project work and lectures of eminent personalities are organized continuously and successfully. Department offers campus interview and placement services to students. Most of our alumni are holding responsible positions in dignified areas.

In 2011, a significant milestone was achieved with the initiation of the M.Sc. program, a testament to our commitment to offering advanced education in mathematics to aspiring scholars.One of our best practices is the integration of practical applications with theoretical concepts, fostering a holistic understanding of mathematics. We believe in hands-on learning, organizing regular workshops and seminars, where students can engage in problem-solving and collaborative projects. Additionally, our faculty members employ innovative teaching methods, ensuring that mathematical concepts are presented in an accessible and engaging manner.

The department has a rich history of producing accomplished mathematicians, many of whom have gone on to excel in academia and various industries. Our alumni have contributed significantly to the field of mathematics, both nationally and internationally, reflecting the quality of education imparted within these walls.

With a steadfast commitment to excellence and a nurturing environment, the Department of Mathematics continues to inspire and empower the minds of the future, ensuring that the legacy of mathematical brilliance continues to thrive in our rural community.

Recognizing the growing importance of data in the modern world, the Department of Statistics is dedicated to producing skilled statisticians equipped for academia, industry, and public service which is why the Department started Post Graduate Program, M.Sc. in Statistics in 2012 with an intake capacity of 24 students and now it is of 48 students.

Our department is the only Statistics Department at college level in Savitribai Phule Pune University to have a Research Center in Statistics which is started from the academic year 2023-24. By integrating statistical theory, data science, and advanced analytics, the department aims to stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of statistics. In line with this vision, the Department has introduced another Post Graduate Program, M.Sc. Data Science course in the academic year 2024-25, with an intake capacity of 48 students.

The department has a strong leading line as head of the department namely the late Prof. V. G. Padvekar (1974 –2003), Prof. Nandakumar J. Subandh (2004–2015), and Prof. Dr. Avinash S. Jagtap (2015–2023). Currently, Prof. Dr. Vikas C. Kakade is the head of the department.

The department has highly qualified and experienced teaching staff moreover the success of the department is largely attributed to the dedication of the teaching and non-teaching staff. Many outstanding alumni of the department are presently working all over India and abroad. The central library has a fairly rich collection of reference books of Statistics, moreover, our departmental library is also enriched by more than 455 reference books of statistics which are donated by our alumni and teaching staff. Our alumni, who are worked in various technical and educational fields, provide strong support to the Statistics Department which contributes to its growth and success. The department has more than 120 computers with well-equipped three air-conditioned laboratories and licensed SPSS, MATLAB, SYSTAT, and Wolfram Mathematica software. The course curriculums have been updated from time to time, thus giving students an advantage over their peers

Presently, 16 students have enrolled in the Microbiology PhD program and 06 students have awarded with PhD. Currently, the Department of Microbiology has five research mentors. The department has research scholars having fellowships as CSIR-UGC NET, MAHAJYOTI, DST-SERB and DST-WISE fellowships and also a woman scientist awardee pursuing post doctorate and received funding under the scheme of DST-WOS-A, New Delhi,
In addition to the standard courses, the Microbiology Department also offers certificate programs aimed at enhancing the skill development of microbiology students. These include courses in ‘Quality Control Techniques in the Food, Pharmaceutical, and Dairy Industry’ and ‘Research Methodology’. The department has secured financial support through schemes like DST-FIST, DBT-STAR College, and CPE. With this funding, the department has procured advanced equipment for research purposes, which is actively utilized to train students.
Research stands as a prominent strength within the department. To date, the department’s faculty has successfully completed four significant research projects, with funding from sources like UGC, DBT, and DST-SERB. These projects have collectively brought in around Rs. 1 Crore in research grants. In addition, departmental faculty members have secured nine minor research projects, backed by UGC and BCUD (Pune University). They remain consistently engaged in conferences and seminars, both nationally and internationally, and have achieved recognition and awards in these events.
Furthermore, students actively participate in research endeavors through their MSc dissertation work. They receive research grants under the college’s ‘Student Research Project’ scheme. The research domains that both faculty and student researchers are engaged in encompass agricultural microbiology, fermentation technology, enzymology, bio cementation, waste management, nanoscience, bioremediation, mycology, environmental microbiology, and more.
Over the past 15 years, faculty members, alongside student authors, have collectively published 112 research papers in esteemed international and national journals, including those published by Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, among others.
The department maintains an ongoing commitment to fostering a research-oriented culture and enhancing students’ research skills by organizing guest lectures, conferences, and workshops. Collaborations with industrial entities like Q Edge Consultancy, Pune, Mangalam Agrotech, Ltd. Manchar, and Green Vitals Biotech, Pune, have proven beneficial for students by improving their microbiological skills. These enhanced skills will undoubtedly serve students well, particularly those aspiring to work in the industrial sector.
The department maintains an alumni association that serves as a valuable resource for newcomers, providing insights into opportunities within various industries. This network, connecting current students with alumni, has grown stronger, and it holds the potential for significant benefits to the department’s students. Additionally, the department offers various consultancy services, with the most popular ones being microbiological water testing for portability and the assessment of antimicrobial activity in compounds. Notably, the department’s standout activity involves organizing health check-up camps for both students and staff, encompassing services like blood grouping and hemoglobin determination.

Department of Zoology was established in the year 1964 and was affiliated to the then University of Pune (Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune). Department offers Undergraduate degree course (B.Sc. Zoology) since 1981 and has the intake capacity of 48 students. Department also offers post-graduate degree program (M.Sc.) in three subjects as Entomology, Animal Physiology & Genetics.

Department of Zoology has well equipped UG & PG laboratories (Dr. H. G. Korana lab, Dr. Salim Ali lab & Sir Ronald Ross lab) with almost all the necessary laboratory equipments like varieties of microscopes, microtome machine, ovens, incubators, centrifuge machine, PCR, electrophoresis, autoclave unit, LAF, etc. All laboratories are well ventilated and follow all necessary safety measures.

The Department offers a congenial environment for knowledge development, research training and for individual growth. The Department has an excellent complement of teaching by the faculty who are involved in basic and applied research in different areas of Zoology.

We recognize the crucial role of the science in general & Zoology in particular in addressing societal challenges. Our department seeks to translate scientific knowledge into practical applications that improve environmental sustainability, human health, and overall well-being. By actively engaging with local NGOs, different laboratories, government agencies, and the public, we aim to contribute to the environmental sustainability with special focus on animal diversity conservation; individual skill development in the fields like Sericulture, Apiculture, Fisheries, and foster a deeper understanding of the significance of various branches of Zoology in our everyday lives.

Till the year 2023 the total 12 research students have been awarded Ph.D. degree and currently 64 scholars have been working for their doctoral research under 14 recognized supervisors. The teachers have been received 17 research projects from state and national funding agencies like DST, BCUD, and Mangrove Foundation, which is in total 69,31,000 rupees and all these projects successfully completed. The department organized a National conference in 2012 and International conference in 2016.

The following best practices such as Nursery Management Course, Plant of the week Activity, Maintenance of Herbaria, Organization of Workshops, Conferences, Webinars, Summer Training Programme, Value Based Practices : Welcome, Sendoff, Celebrating  Occasions by offering Books and Involvement of Students in Research Activities are conducted in the department, keeping in mind an overall development of student. One patent and more than 100 research papers have been published in UGC care listed journals, Scopus and Impact having renowned journals. More than 50 national and international conferences attended by faculty. However, faculties have been playing important role in framing syllabi at the university and college levels as well as contributing as an author to text books and written reference books. Kavivarya Moropant Botanical Garden having more than 1000 type of flowering, non flowering plants which are distributed in the various groups such as Medicinal, cacti, Halophytes, Cactus Plants, Hydrophytes, Butterfly garden plants, Oxygen park plants, Fernery and Bonsai under maintains of the department. For consultancy the department started Surbhi Nursery in 26 January 2022 which sells the sapling of plants, bouquets, bonsai, hanging basket and medicinal plants.

As the oldest and largest department in the college, consists of about 240 UG and 210 PG students taken care by 19 faculty members and 08 support staff. This department has team of knowledgeable faculty members with expertise across different chemistry domains. Department has ICT embedded classrooms and five well equipped laboratories with facility of internet. We have all types of required chemicals, glassware, apparatus and enough number of sophisticated instruments required for regular experiments/ practical as well as for project, research work of student and faculty members. For environment sustainable management department has a facility of ETP which provides treatment for lab sewage. Department has been recognized as a research centre for Ph.D. program from SPPU in the year 2023. After an autonomous status in 2019-2020, the Board of Studies (BoS) members in chemistry involved in development of new curriculum / syllabus for UG and PG programs as well as different types of certificate courses.

Department has develop a unique mechanism for the placement of PG students through MoU/ collaborations with placement and training institutes. Most of the students secure placements in various fields of chemistry domain or admission to advance studies annually. Department provide a facility of project work for UG/PG students and on job training program for PG students. Every year conference, workshop, seminar, guest lectures, hands on training programs, skill development courses, certificate courses were smoothly organized for UG/PG students and faculty members.

As per motto of college and a social responsibility, our faculty members are involved in providing the financial assistance and educational material to needy students from last ten years.  Faculty members and alumni are regularly contributed the cash prizes to meritorious students and sports persons from department selected at Zonal/ University level.