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The School of Chemical Sciences was
established in 1992. This school comprises four departments viz: Polymer Chemistry,
Pesticides & Agrochemicals, Industrial Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. It has approx. 2600 sq.m. built up area. Prof. D. G. Hundiwale is the Director of the School and Head of Department
of Polymer Chemistry, Dr. P. P. Mahulikar is the Head of Department of Industrial
Chemistry, while Dr. Mrs. R. S. Bendre is Heading the
Department of Pesticides & Agrochemicals.
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School of Chemical Sciences conducts three applied
courses in M.Sc. Chemistry with specialization in Polymer Chemistry, Industrial
Chemistry and Pesticides & Agrochemicals and runs one basic P.G. Course, M.Sc. Physical
Chemistry.
All courses offered by the School of Chemical Sciences
are based on the knowledge of core and applied chemistry. The prime objective
of the school is to produce and train technical and scientific personnel of
highest order of excellence having acumen and scientific attitude in the mind
of students.
Department of Polymer Chemistry has earned a name
of being the best centre of Maharashtra for the studies in Polymer Sciences. In
this course emphasis is given on polymer
synthesis, characterization, processing
and applications. A well equipped polymer processing and characterization laboratories
are established.
Department of Pesticides & Agrochemicals offers a novel course that includes synthesis and formulation of pesticides, pests and
pest management and manufacturing processes of fertilizers.
Department of Industrial Chemistry covers all types of chemical industries, such as, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers, cosmetics, paints, oils, soaps, detergents, etc. in its curriculum.
These courses have acquired the reputation due to relevant course content, emphasis
on practicals and project works.
Department of Physical Chemistry is being occupied
with high level research in the fields of Molecular Recognition, Molecular Transport,
Molecular-Ion binding equilibria and Molecular Simulation, specially concerning
to bio-polymers in Aqueous solutions under the guidance of Prof. K. J. Patil and
young Physical Chemist Dr. S. S. Terdale. The structural interactions leading to
salting-in, salting�out, precipitation, micellization are being explored using spectroscopic,
thermodynamic and transport properties (such as self diffusion coefficient and viscosity)
and use of perfect and fine theories based on viral coefficients after application
of statistical Mechanics in various ways. There is a planning of extending the above
outlined approaches to study specificity of enzymatical activities in life processes.
Our Strength
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Better opportunities of employment.
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Well equipped laboratories.
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Departmental library.
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Industry sponsored projects for M. Sc. & Ph. D. students.
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Interaction with renounced institutes like IIT, NCL, UDCT, BARC.
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Staff engaged in active research.
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Guidance for NET/SET Exams.
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Well equipped laboratories.
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Departmental library.
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Industry sponsored projects for M. Sc. & Ph. D. students.
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Interaction with renounced institutes like IIT, NCL, UDCT, BARC.
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Staff engaged in active research.
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Guidance for NET/SET Exams.
Course Offered (with intake capacity)
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Sr. No.
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Name of the course
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Eligibility
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Intake capacity
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1.
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M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization in Polymer Chemistry)
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B.Sc.(Chemistry)
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20
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2.
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M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization in Pesticides & Agrochemicals)
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B.Sc.
(Chemistry)
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20
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3.
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M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization in Industrial Chemistry)
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B.Sc.(Chemistry)
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20
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4.
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M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization in Physical Chemistry)
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B.Sc.(Chemistry)Mathematics at HSC
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15
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M. Phil. and Ph.D. Programs in all specializations are also offered.
Admission criteria/procedure
Admission procedure is entirely based on merit. For
admission to all M.Sc. programs, an advertisement is published on the web site and
in local leading newspapers in the month of May/June every year. The prescribed
application forms are available at the office after the declaration of B.Sc. results
or can be downloaded from the website.
Equipments
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Sr.No
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Name of equipment
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Name of the
Company
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1.
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Gas Chromatograph
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Chemito,
Nasik
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2.
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FTIR with computer
& printer
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Perkin Elmer,UK
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3.
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Short Path Distillition
system(Model KDL-4)1
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UIC, USA
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4.
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Brabender Plastograph-EC
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Brabender, Germany
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5.
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Elemental CHNS
Analyser
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Perkin Elmer,UK
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6.
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UV-Visible Double beam Spectrophotometer
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Chemito,
Nasik
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7.
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Density meter
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Anton Paar, DMA
5000,Austria
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8.
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High pressure Autoclave
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Amar Equipments
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9.
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Two roll mill
lab model
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Shri.Ganesh, India
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10.
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Injection moulding
machine- Microprocessor based 100/200
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Polymech Plast, India
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11
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Injection modulling
machine lab model 10/10
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Mini Joy design,
Delhi
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12
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Split
tube programmable
furnace
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Thermolyne
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13
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Automatic Potemetric Titrator
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Spectra Lab, Thane
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14
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Cone and Plate Rheometer
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Brooke filed Engg.
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15
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Vapour Pressure
Osmometer
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KNAUER K-7000,
Germany
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Services offered
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Antimicrobial testing
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Polymer Processing Laboratory
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Synthetic Research Laboratory
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Pesticide Formulation Laboratory.
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Chemical analysis for industries and Institutions.
Other Facilities
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Computer/Internet Laboratory
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Implant training.
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Field visits.
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Educational tours.
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Campus interviews.
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Industry sponsored M. Sc. projects.
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Students counseling cell.
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Departmental Library � 500 Books/Journals.
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Scholarships to meritorious students.
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Fellowship
for Ph.D. Students.
Milestones/ Achievements
Faculty
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Name
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Designation
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Highest Quali.
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Specialization
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Dr. D. G. Hundiwale
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Professor & Director
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Ph.D.
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Polymer Chemistry
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Dr. S. L. Patil
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Professor
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Ph.D.
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Organic Chemistry
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Dr. P. P. Mahulikar
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Reader & Head
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Ph.D.
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Organic Chemistry
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Dr. Mrs. R. S. Bendre
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Reader & Head
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Ph.D.
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Inorganic chemistry
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Dr. D. H. More
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Reader
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Ph.D.
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Organic Chemistry
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Dr. A. U. Borase
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Reader
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Ph.D.
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Organic Chemistry
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Dr. S. S. Terdale
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Lecturer
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Ph.D.
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Physical Chemistry
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Dr. V. V. Gite
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Lecturer
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Ph.D.
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Polymer Chemistry
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Dr. K. J. Patil
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Visiting Professor
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Ph.D.
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Physical Chemistry
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Dr. Mrs. V. J. Patil
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Lecturer on Contract
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Ph.D.
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Pesticides and Agrochemicals
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Mr. R. S. Sancheti
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Lecturer on Contract
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M.Sc.
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Mr. V. R. Shaikh
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Lecturer on Contract
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M.Sc.
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Physical Chemistry
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No. of Ph.D./M. Phil. students
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students |
No. of M. Phil. Students |
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Awarded
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Working
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11 |
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23 |
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Research Projects
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S.N.
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Title
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Funding Agency
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Amount (Rs. in Lakhs) (Duration)
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Principal
Investigator/
Co- Investigator
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1
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Avenues
for Mass Scale Utilization of Flyash
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UGC,
New Delhi
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4.50
(1994-1996)
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Prof. D. G. Hundiwale
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2
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Novel Methods for the Synthesis
of Fullerencs
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TWAS,
Italy
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$ 4,000
(1994-1996)
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Dr. (Mrs.) R. S. Bendre
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3
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Modernization
of Plastic Processing
Laboratory
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A.I.C.T.E.,
New Delhi
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8.50
(1995-1997)
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Prof. D.G.Hundiwale
Prof. U. R. Kapadi
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4
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Synthesis and Characterization
of
processable and Biodegradable Polymers
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A.I.C.T.E.,
New Delhi
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6.33
(1996-1998)
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Prof. U. R. Kapadi
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5
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Some Meldrum�s Acid Compound as
New Pesticides
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UGC,
New Delhi
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0.12
(1998-2000)
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Dr. P. P. Mahulikar
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6
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Utilization of Flyash for Increased
Yield of Banana Crop (Jointly with
School of Life Sciences
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Maharashtra
Government
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40.00
(1997-2001)
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Prof. U. R. Kapadi
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7
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Novel Methods for the Synthesis
of Fullerencs: Pyrolysis and Catalytic
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UGC,
New Delhi
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0.15
(1997-2000)
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Dr. (Mrs.) R.S. Bendre
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8
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Synthesis of Biologically active
compounds using microwave irradiation
technique.
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UGC,
New Delhi
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0.12
(2000-2003)
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Dr. D. H. More
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9
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Development of Nitration Methodology Including Microwave Mediated
Approaches for the Synthesis of Advanced High Energy Materials [Hems]
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D.R.D.O,
New Delhi
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4.99
(2003-2005)
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PI: Dr. P. P. Mahulikar
Co-I: Dr. S. L. Patil
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10
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Designing Functional Mimics of
Superoxide Dismutase Enzyme
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UGC,
New Delhi
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3.40
(2003-2006)
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Dr.(Mrs.) R. S. Bendre
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12
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Development of Biotechnological
Process for Decolourisation of Density Spent Wash
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UGC,
New Delhi
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9.40
(2004-2007)
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PI: Dr. M. V. Kulkarni
(School of Life Sciences)
Co-I:Dr. P. P. Mahulikar
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13
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Funds for Infrastructural Development
in Sciences and Technology (FIST)
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DST,
New Delhi
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17.00
(2004-2009)
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School. of Chemical Sciences
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14
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Special Assistance Programme (SAP) (Polymer Chemistry)
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UGC,
New Delhi
(On going)
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45.00
(2004-2009)
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Coordinator:
Dr. P. P. Mahulikar
Dy. Coordinator:
Dr. D. H. More
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15
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Eco-Friendly
Pest
Management: Development of Carvacrol
Derivatives as Insect Growth Regulators
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UGC,
New Delhi
(On going)
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6.28
(2008-2011)
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Dr.(Mrs.) R. S. Bendre
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18
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Design and Synthesis of Piperazines
and Benzimidazoles as potent antifilarial agents
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CSIR,
New Delhi
(Ongoing)
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16.70
(2008 - 2011)
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P I : Dr. D.H.More
Co-I:Dr.P.P.Mahulikar
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19
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Electrochemical Synthesis of the Conducting Polymers For Anticorrosive Coatings)
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CSIR,
New Delhi
(Submitted)
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36.17
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P I : Dr. P.P.Mahulikar
Co-I: Prof. D.G. Hundiwale
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20
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Environmentally Benign Development of High Energy Materials and Methodologies
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DRDO,
New Delhi
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15.00
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PI: Dr. P. P. Mahulikar
Co-I: Dr. D. H. More
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Extracurricular activities
The school arranges programs such as Vidnyan
Yatra, Vidnyan Gatha, Vidnyan Dindi that are useful to society and school children,
to create awareness about health hygiene, environment cleanliness, addiction, superstition,
dowry, etc. , Krishi Vidnyan Yatra to create awareness among the formers about the
Pests and Pest Management, selection and application of Agrochemicals, toxic effects
of and safety precautions in handling of pesticides etc. The school also arranges
the programs in campus such as plantation, watering, blood donation camps, water
management & conservation, building of water reservoirs, nearby cleanliness,
NSS camps, functions like welcome, farewell and get-together, sports activities,
students counseling, etc.
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