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Dr. Vinit Vaidya

Asst. Professor

Career Objective: To Work for Awareness about, Spread of and Research in BOATNY as well as Career Choices and Job Opportunities for the Students in Appropriate Desired Sector after completion of HIGHER EDUCATION.

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Personal details:

Address: A – 001, Amisha CHS Ltd. Near Shagun Hotel, Baburao Ranade Marg, Off Laxman Mhatre Road, Navagaon, Dhaisar (West), Mumbai 400068

Mobile No : +91 9869458006

E-mail: vinitvaidya@tcsc.edu.in

Date of Birth: 04 – 04 – 1975

Religion and Caste: Hindu (C. K. P. – Open Category)

Nationality: Indian

Marital Status: Married​

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Academic Qualifications:

Career Advancement Courses :

P. G. (M. Sc. By papers in Botany) Recognition: 10th September 2007

Research Projects

  1. Minor Research project by the University of Mumbai on “Segregation of components of Gomutra and its antifungal properties” in the academic year 2007 – 2008 worth Rs. 10,000/-

  2. Completed Minor Research Project by the University of Mumbai on “Effect of Magnetized water on growth of the Plants” in the academic year 2019 – 2020 worth Rs. 35,000/-

Paper Presentations and Publications:

  1. Oral presentation on “Effect of media on Fungi” at Mithibai college in National Seminar on ‘Fungal Biotechnology’ organized by MSI, Mumbai Unit from 7th to 9th January 2010.

  2. Paper presentation on “Microbial Diversity of Botanical garden of Bhavan’s College” at National College in September 2010.

  3. Oral presentation on “Post-harvest changes in sugars, amino acids and organic acids in Citrus sinensis infected with Fusarium solani” in NCCTBS at R.K.T. College, Ulhasnagar on 29th & 30th January 2011.

  4. Poster presentation on “Toxinogenic species of Aspergillus” in NCCTBS at R.K.T. College, Ulhasnagar on 29th & 30th January 2011.

  5. Poster presentation on “Taxonomic key of plants in perfumery” in ISCC at Vaze College in February 2011.

  6. Oral presentation on “Study of Aerva lanata, Linn., a weed as a source of cosmetics” in ISCC at Vaze College in February 2011 & won first prize.

  7. Oral presentation on “Study of efficacy of fungicides on seed borne fungi isolated from Jowar (Sorghum vulgare) and Bajra (Pennisetum typhoides)” in a conference organized by MSI, Mumbai Unit at Mithibai College on 6th & 7th January 2012.

  8. Oral presentation on “Study of efficacy of fungicides on seed borne fungi isolated from Jowar (Sorghum vulgare) and Bajra (Pennisetum typhoides)” in a conference organized by MSI, Mumbai Unit at Mithibai College on 6th & 7th January 2012.

  9. Isolation and identification of aeromy coflora from Bhavan’s College Campus, Andheri” (published in International Journal of Life Sciences through CANTAA 2013 at Bhavan’s Somani College, Chowpatty)

  10. “Synthesis of Mercury Nanoparticles by using Biomass of Different Species of Aspergillus” (published in Proceedings of a National Seminar on “Fungi in Biotechnology” at SIES College, Sion on 28th and 29th November 2014).

  11. Udaybhan Yadav, Deepak Gupta, Shruti Papaiya, Vinit Vaidya. Study of Fresh Water Algae from Dahisar Lake, Mumbai. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS AND RESEARCH (IJSPR) ISSN: 2349-4689, Issue 107, Volume 37, Number 02, 2017.

  12. VAIDYA VINIT, YADAV UDAYBHAN, GUPTA DEEPAK, BHAT LALITA AND PAPAIYA      SHRUTI. Isolation of Mycoflora from Grains of Triticum Vulgare Linn. Treated with Potential       Fungicides by Paper Towel Method. IJIRST –International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology, 170-172; (IJIRST/ Volume 4 / Issue 1/ 028), ISSN (online): 2349-6010.

  13. VAIDYA VINIT, YADAV UDAYBHAN, GUPTA DEEPAK, BHAT LALITA AND      PAPAIYA SHRUTI (2016). Study of Effect of magnetized water treated with varying temperature on growth of Penicillium chrysogenum. International Journal of Life Sciences, A7, 85-88, ISSN: 2320-7817 | eISSN: 2320-964X.

  14. VINIT VAIDYA, DEEPAK GUPTA, UDAYBHAN YADAV AND SHRUTI PAPAIYA (2016). STUDY OF MYCOFLORA FROM PULSES AND ITS IMPACT ON BIOCHEMISTRY. Paper presented at: 2016 know your Pulses, Guru Nanak College of      Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai, India, ISBN 978-81-931506-3-4.

  15. Epicoccum nigrum Link. as a potential source of mycoremediation against oil spill; Gupta Aman, Gupta Deepak and Vaidya Vinit; International Journal of Life Sciences; 2015. Vol. I: 68-74; ISSN: 2320-7817.

  16. Study of Leaves of Alstonia scholaris Linn. (Satvin) Family - Apocynaceae as a potential source of natural fungicide; Vaidya Vaidya and Gupta Deepak; Annals of Plant Sciences.4.11 (2015): 1202 - 1203. ISSN: 2287 - 688X (Open Access).

  17. Study of Effect of Magnetized Water on Growth of Wheat (Triticum vulgaris Linn.); Gupta Deepak and Vaidya Vaidya; International Journal of Bioassay, 2015, 4 (07), 4071 - 4073; ISSN: 2278-778X (Open Access).

  18. Check list of Angiosperms at Vasai Fort, Maharashtra. Vinit Vaidya, Deepak Gupta, Aman Gupta, Anupam Panigrahi. Paper Presented in International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainability. ISBN No. 978-81-922978-5-9.

  19. “Isolation of Mycoflora from Grains of Triticum vulgare Linn. Treated with Potential Fungicides by Paper Towel Method” published in IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology), Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2017. ISSN (Online) 2349 – 6010

  20. “Study of Fresh Water Algae from Dahisar Lake, Mumbai” published in IJSPR (International Journal of Scientific Progress and Research), Volume 37, Number 2, July 2017. ISSN No. (Online) 2349 – 4689

  21. Presented a Poster titled “Qualitative Analysis of Homemade Probiotic Food as a Potential Source for Health Benefits” at One Day National Conference – Bioinnova 2018 (Food, Nutrition and Healthcare) organized by Department of Biotechnology & IQAC, Thakur College of Science & Commerce. in collaboration with Dept. of Biotechnology, University of Mumbai on Saturday, 10th February 2018.

  22. Presented a Poster on “Synthesis of Silver Nano Particles by using Fungal Biomass of Rhizopus stolonifer” at NANOBIO 2020 International Tweeter Conference held from 13 to 15 April 2020 organized by New College, Kolhapur and Dada Patil Mahavidyalaya Karjat in collaboration with Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

  23. Published an International research paper titled, “Study of Mycotoxins from Wheat Grains from Thakur Village Market, Kandivali, Mumbai, India” in Annals of Plant Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 (2020) pp. 3815 – 3823. ISSN No. 2287-688X.

  24. Presented and published a research paper on “Fungal Organisms as the Potential Catalyst for Bioremediation of Heavy Metals” along with Ms. Shruti Papaiya and Mr. Deepak Gupta in One Day National Conference organized by the Department of Botany, EVS and IQAC of TCSC in Collaboration with the University of Mumbai on “Sustainable Development: A Green Approach” on Saturday, 6th March 2021. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research  (Impact Factor 7.36, ISSN 2394 – 7780)  Volume 8, Issue 2 (III) April – June 2021, 272 – 276.

  25. Published a Research Paper titled, “Estimation of Amount of Vitamin C in various Products of Amla (Emblica officinalis Linn.) and Lemon (Citrus limon Linn.) to be consumed as Natural Immunity Booster” in International Journal of Science & Research [Volume 11, Issue 8, August 2022, ISSN: 2319-7064 with Impact Factor 7.942 (SJIF)].

  26. Published a Research Review Article titled, “Epigenetic Studies of Breast Cancer” in International Journal of Science & Research [Volume 11, Issue 8, August 2022, ISSN: 2319-7064 with Impact Factor 7.942 (SJIF)].

  27. Published a Research Paper titled, “Mycorrhiza: A Potential Natural Booster to the Phytoconstituent (β – Asarone) of Acorus calamus” in the International Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies [Volume 10, Issue 5, August 2022, Page No. 01 – 03, ISSN: 2320-3862 with Impact Factor 5.69 (RJIF)].

Teaching Experience

Courses Completed:

  1. Completed Elementary Grade Drawing Examination with “C” Grade from the Government of Maharashtra in 1987.

  2. Completed third year course of “Maharashtra State – Bharat Scouts and Guides” from June 1989 to June 1990.

  3. Completed workshop on “Ballet” through NSS in the University of Mumbai in July 1997.

  4. Completed “Orientation course on Youth Parliament” conducted by the Ministry of Parliament Affairs, Government of India at the University of Mumbai in September 1999.

  5. Completed “Maharashtra State Inter-University Workshop on Dance, Theatre and Music” organized by the University of Mumbai and S. N. D. T. Women’s University in December 1999.

  6. Completed course on “Building self-confidence through value clarification” from St. Xavier’s College in August 2000.

  7. Completed course on “Coach yourself for successful services” from TQMS in 2001.

  8. Completed “Internal QMS Auditor Training Course” from TQMI in 2004.

  9. Recently completed Online Training Session for “Blended E Learning” organized by SNDT University in collaboration with MHRD, Govt. of India.

  10. Completed various online courses pertaining to the subject as well as in Administration regarding NAAC and IQAC. 

  11. Completed Certificate Course of 120 Hours in “Career Guidance & Counselling” from Garware Institute, University of Mumbai in August 2020.

Career Guidance:

  1. Career Counselor for the Academic Information Centre of the University of Mumbai from 1998 to 2004.

  2. Career Counselor for the students of M. Sc. (Part I & II), Department of Computer Science, University of Mumbai on 23 rd January 2004.

  3. A guest Lecture on “Career opportunities for the students of Botany” at L. U. And M. V. College, Andheri on 15th September 2006.

  4. Delivered a Guest Lecture on “Biodiversity and scope of Environmental Sciences” for the students of Biological Sciences at Ratnam College, Bhandup on 18th August 2008.

  5. Spokesperson for career guidance and counseling for students from the Department of Biotechnology at Viva College, Virar on 23rd November 2008 to guide the students on “Various aspects related to the field of Biotechnology and various career opportunities”.

  6. Spokesperson in a seminar for career guidance and counseling for students from the Department of Biotechnology at SDSM College, Palghar on 28th November 2008 to guide the students on “What after Biotechnology?”.

  7. Worked as the Convener, Career Counseling Cell, TCSC from 2014 to 2017.

  8. Worked as Admission Counselor for Admission Committee from 2014 to 2021.

  9. Completed Career Counsellor Course from Garware Institute, University of Mumbai.  

  10. Career Counsellor and Psychometric Analyst for TCSC Outreach Programme 2021.

  11. Conducted Career Guidance Session on “Career Opportunities in Plant Sciences” for Khalsa College, Matunga on Saturday, 20th February 2021.

  12. Conducted Session on “Career Choices & Job Opportunities in Plant Sciences & Mycology” at Dnyansadhana College, Thane on Tuesday, 5th April 2022.

  13. Conducted “Career Guidance Session for 10th Standard Students” at Spark Academy, Nallasopara on Friday, 8th April 2022.  

Co & Extra - Curricular Activities: 

  1. Worked as Teacher In-Charge, Students’ Council; Member, Admission Committee; In Charge, Career & Placement Cell in Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Thakur Village, Kandivali (East), Mumbai 400101 from June 2001 to May 2008.

  2. Worked as the Chief Conductor and Senior Supervisor for T. Y. B. Sc. Examinations of the University of Mumbai from 2002 to 2004.

  3. Coordinator of Steering Committee for NAAC for Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Kandivali, Mumbai in the academic year 2003 – 2004.

  4. Member of a core team for ISO Certification of Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Kandivali, Mumbai in the academic year 2004 – 2005.

  5. Teacher In Charge for Research Scheme for Under Graduate students from June 2005 to April 2008 in Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Thakur Village, Kandivali (East), Mumbai 400101.

  6. Worked as Convener, Cultural Committee; Member, Admission Committee; Member, Career & Guidance Committee and Placement Cell, Bhavan’s College, Andheri from June 2008 to April 2011.

  7. Worked as a member of a committee to prepare proposal for Bhavan’s College, Andheri for XI plan of UGC in the academic year 2009 – 2010 where College received grant of Rs. 1,42,000/- under various schemes.

  8. Worked as the member of NAAC Steering Committee for Bhavan’s College, Andheri from June 2009 to April 2012.

  9. Participation in various cultural and academic activities of the University of Mumbai as student, director, coordinator, and counselor.

  10. Participated in One Day National Seminar on “Challenges faced by Private / Permanently Unaided Colleges in Getting NAAC Accreditation “ at Vidyalankar School of Information Technology, Wadala.

  11. Attended “Revised Syllabus of S. Y. B. Sc., Botany” on 21st June 2017 at Jaihind College, Mumbai,

  12. Organizing Committee Member in the Multi-Disciplinary International Conference organized by IQAC and Department of BFM & BIM on “New Horizons in Banking & Finance” on 8th December 2018.

  13. Attended Two – days National Conference on “Recent Trends in Chemical & Physical Sciences [RTCPS – 2019] on 11th and 12th January 2019.

  14. Participated in the National Conference on “River Rejuvenation & Water Management with Policy Perspectives – 2019” held at Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Kandivali, Mumbai.

  15. Attended “T. Y. B. Sc. Botany Revised Syllabus 2019-2020” at M. D. College on 3rd August 2019.

  16. Participated in One Day National Level Workshop on “NAAC: Peer Team Visit Preparations: Criteria Exhibition” at VIT, Mumbai on 13th December 2019.

  17. Conducted Faculty Development Programme on “Capacity Building” for the Faculty Members of Degree and Junior College, TCSC from 1st to 5th June 2020 on “E – Teaching Methodologies”.

  18. Conducted “Personality Grooming and Interview Skill” Sessions for the students from the Final Year students of TCSC from 1st to 21st June 2020.

  19. Organizing Secretary for National Level Conference organized by Department of Botany, Environmental Studies and IQAC of TCSC in collaboration with the University of Mumbai and supported by NABARD on Saturday, 6th March 2021.  

  20. Participated in One Day Higher Education Conclave organized by Mastersoft on 18th November 2021 at Mumbai.

  21. Coordinator for “International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach to Advances in Science, Technology, Environment, Commerce, Economics and Culture” on 25th May 2022at Royal College of Science & Commerce, Dombivali in association with Science Research Foundation, Thane and Dr. Vivekkumar Vasudeo Patil Research & Education Trust, Dombivali.

Currently Working as:

  1. Staff Secretary, TCSC

  2. Deputy Coordinator, IQAC, TCSC

  3. In-Charge, Criterion VII, IQAC, TCSC

  4. Member Secretary, Academic Council, TCSC

  5. Nodal Officer, TCSC for NAD

  6. Convener, API Committee, TCSC

  7. Member, Student Welfare Committee

  8. Member, College Grievance Redressal Committee, TCSC

  9. Member, Academic Review and Development Committee, TCSC

  10. Member, Board of Studies, EVS & FC, TCSC

  11. Member, Board of Studies, Department of Botany, TCSC

  12. Chief Editor, E – Bulletin, Department of Botany, TCSC

  13. Coordinator, Undergraduate Research Scheme, Department of Botany, TCSC

  14. Coordinator, Departmental Blog, Department of Botany, TCSC

  15. Coordinator, Certificate Course in Taxonomy of Angiosperms (CCTA), Botany

Membership:

  1. Life Member, Indian Botanical Society

  2. Secretary, Science Research Foundation, Mumbai

  3. Fellow Member of International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR) w. e. f. September 2021

Awards:

  1. National Academic Excellence Award 2021 from International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR)

Call 

+91 98694 58006

Email 

tcsc.departmentofbotany@gmail.com

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