Sophia College for Women
(Empowered Autonomous)
AFFILIATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
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Senior College

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

ZOOLOGY

Zoology is one of the branches of pure sciences dealing with the studies of animal kingdom. It encompasses various areas such as taxonomy, developmental biology, genetics, physiology, evolution, ecology, biochemistry, as well as applied biology disciplines like biotechnology, bioinformatics, forensic science, and many others. The subject can be studied through various innovative ways such as experiential learning, problem-based learning, collaborative learning in addition to the traditional mode of learning.

About the Department

Zoology department was started in 1952. The department encourages students to actively participate in various academic as well as co-curricular and outreach activities. To enhance experiential learning, the department organizes field trips and nature walks to the national parks, local zoo and aquarium. It incorporates interactive teaching-learning methodologies including ICT. The department has spacious laboratory and infrastructure for research studies. Both the staff members are recognized by University of Mumbai for Postgraduate teaching for Animal Physiology specialization. Zoology department is also recognized for Ph.D. and currently six research scholars are pursuing their doctoral thesis in the area of toxicology. It is an ongoing endeavor of the department to make the subject enjoyable and interesting to study.

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Prof.(Dr.) Roshan D'Souza

Head and Professor 

M.Sc. Ph.D.

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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

Dr. Sandhya Kadiru,

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D.

 

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She has been teaching at the undergraduate level for over 20 years and has been a recognized postgraduate teacher since 2013. She is a member of the DBT-STAR Status and Excellence in Science Programme (EXSP) Committee and has been actively involved in mentoring EXSP students in their research activities.

Her area of specialization is ecotoxicology and toxicology, with expertise in using zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model organism. She completed her Ph.D. in Zoology in the field of toxicology, with her doctoral research focusing on the impact of pesticides on zebrafish embryos. Her research interests include pesticide toxicity, developmental toxicity, environmental toxicology, and the use of zebrafish models in toxicological studies. Her research contributions in this area have been published in peer-reviewed journals.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sandhyakadiru
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9301-4297
Professional Email: sandhya.kadiru@sophiacollege.edu.in