Evaluative Report of the Department

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1 Evaluative Report of the Department 1. Name of the Department - School of Sciences 2. Year of establishment 2003 as affiliated college from University of Rajasthan and later on since 2008 as part of SGVU. 3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? Faculty of University 4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M. Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., D. Sc., D. Litt., etc.) PG, Ph.D. UG- (1) B.Sc. Biology (2) B.Sc. Forestry (3) B.Sc. Fire and Safety (4) B. Tech. Biotechnology PG- (1) M.Sc. Biotechnology (2) M.Sc. Microbiology (3) M.Sc. Biochemistry (4) M.Sc. Green Chemistry 5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved Nil 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. NA 7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons NA 8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System Semester System 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments NO 10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others) Post Sanctioned Filled Professor 1 1 Associate Professors 2 1 Asst. Professors 4 4 Guest Faculty from other department (Applied Science) 3 3 Page 381

2 11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience and research under guidance Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years of Experience Dr. Dharam Budhi Dr. Gaurav Sharma M.Sc., Ph.D. Professor Thermal Energy, M.Sc.,M.Phil, Ph.D. Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy No. of Ph.D./M.Phil. students guided for the last 4 years 24 Years 12 awarded 02 on going Asso.Professor Microbiology 12 4(Supervisor) 4(Co-supervisor) Dr.Nakuleshwar Dut Jasuja Dr. Sandhya Mittal Ms. Anita Belani Mr. Naveen Gautam Ms. Sakshee Mohan (Other deptt) Mr. Mahesh (Guest Faculty) M.Sc., Ph.D. Asst.Professor Microbiology 6 2(Co-Supervisor) M.Sc., M.Phil, Asst.Professor Biotechnology 4.5 years Nil Ph.D. M.Sc., Ph.D Asst.Professor Biotechnology 1 year Nil Biotechnology M.Sc Physics Asst.Professor Physics 3 years Nil M.A English Asst.Professor English 4 months Nil M.Sc. Maths Asst.Professor Maths 3 years Nil Page 382

3 12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors Nil 13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty programme-wise information Sr. No. Faculty Name Programme % of class taken 1 Mr. Irfan Ali B.Sc. and B.Tech. 5 % 14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio - 20:1 15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual - Post Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS) Academic support staff 16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies- Nil 17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project title and grants received project-wise- Faculty National Total Grant funding agencies Dr Gaurav Sharma DST,JAIPUR 0.13 Lakh Dr Gaurav Sharma DST,JAIPUR 0.11 Lakh 18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration b) International collaboration Nil 19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received. - NIL 20. Research facility / centre with Yes( Departmental Research Facility) 21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies NIL 22. Publications: (from ) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) Page 383

4 Monographs - Nil Chapters in Books P. Tyagi, D Buddhi, R Chaudhary and R L Sawhney, Degradation of Ground Water Quality in Industrial Area of India, ,a Chapter in Ecology of polluted Water, Ed. Dr Arvind Kumar, Pub. APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi (2002) 2. Richa Kothari, Poonam Tyagi and D. Buddhi Studies on the Effect of Soya Extraction Plants Effluent on the Ground Water and Local Soil, 63-68, a Chapter in Indian Environment and Agriculture Editor Prof. Arvind Kumar (2002). 3. D Buddhi, Deepika Swami and Richa Kothari Agricultural Residues: low Cost Potential absorbents for the treatment for waste. Global Environmental Issues and Options. Edited Book By: C. S K Mishra, Prof. J M Kim and Dr Amita Saxena, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi Pp (2006). Edited Books - 5 Books with ISBN with details of publishers 13 Lambert Academic Publishing - Germany 1. ISBN ISBN ISBN ISBN ISBN Thermal Energy Storage and Energy Conservation, Proc.: National Workshop on Thermal Energy Storage Materials and Systems and Industry & Energy Conservation, Editors, D. Buddhi and R.L. Sawhney, Feb , Energy Crisis and Environmental Protection: A Challenge to Industry, Proc. Of National Convention of National Institute Industry Forum for Energy (1997). 8. Energy Quiz, Authors, M K Deshmukh, D. Buddhi and R L Sawhney, Pub. Scholar Publishing House, Indore (1998) 9. Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Developments, Proc. 23rd NREC-99, Editors, R L Sawhney, D. Buddhi and R.P Gautam 10. Energy Storage for Meeting Power Crisis: A Futuristic Option,Proc. I International Conference on Energy Storage Technologies and Systems, Feb. 1-4, 1999, Devi Ahilya University, Indore, India, Editors, D Buddhi and R. L. Sawhney 11. Thermal Energy Storage Technologies, Proc. II international Conference and 4th Experts meet, March 21-24, 2003,Devi Ahilya University, Indore, India, Editors., D Buddhi and R L Sawhney Page 384

5 12. Clean Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency For Sustainable Development, Proceedings, International conference, Crescent Publisher, Energy Conservation and Management, Crescent Publisher, 2012, ISBN: Author- Dhram Buddhi Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) - Nil Citation Index range / average SNIP - Nil SJR -Nil Impact Factor range / average - 45 h-index Details of patents and income generated- Latent heat storage material for storage of coolness at 8-9 C (Patented) (ii) AC with PCM (Patent Filed) 24. Areas of consultancy and income generated- Design of Heat Exchanger for Solar Water Heaters. Passive Solar Guest House and Research Complex, Ghosi, U.P. Integrated Rural Energy Planning Survey of Gotegaon Block, Narsinghpur,and M.P. Integrated Rural Energy Planning Survey of Sehore Block,Sehore, M.P. Integrated Rural Energy Planning Survey of Jhabua Block, Jhabua, and M.P. Testing of PV based solar lanterns. Cooling Heat Exchangers for D.G. Sets. (1999) Energy Audit of Municipal Corporation, Indore (2001) Thermal Management Materials for Telecom Systems, ACME Telepower Ltd (2006) Air heating system for Leh, A&A Associates (2014) 25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad Faculty serving in a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any other (please specify) Page 385

6 Faculty Journal ISSN Dr Gaurav Sharma SGVU International Journal of Environment, Dr Nakuleshwar D Jasuja Dr Sandhya Mittal Science and Technology Dr Nakuleshwar D Jasuja Dr Gaurav Sharma SGVU Journal of Climate Change and Water Dr Sandhya Mittal Asian J Phyto Med Cli Res Dr Gaurav Sharma SGVU J Eng Technol Dr. Dhram Budhi Life member of Solar Energy Society of India. Secretary of Society for promotion of Career and Excellence (SPACE)(89-92). Managing Editor of SPACE Bulletin (90-92). Initiator and Founder General Secretary of National Institute- Industry Forum for Energy (95-97). Secretary, National Institute-Industry Forum for Energy (97- ). Editor, News Journal, National Institute-Industry Forum for Energy (1996- ). Secretary-General, International Society for Energy Storage Technologies & Systems (1999- ) Member, CEPRD, Indore Member, IVVRF, Indore Member, Indian Society for Lighting Engineer. 27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs). Yes, Faculty Development Program, by Academic Staff College, 90 Week Mission, 3 rd and 4 th March Faculty Development Program on Design of Course Structure by Prof. A.K. Khare on 2 March 2015, organised by Academic Staff College. Faculty Development Program on R &D Opportunities in Private Higher Education Page 386

7 sector by Prof. R.C. Chipa on 2 March 2015, organised by Academic Staff College. Faculty Development Program on Training Session for MOODLE by Mr. Ravi Shankar on 21 February Faculty Development Program on Design f Question Paper by Professor A.K. Khare on 31 January Faculty Development Program on Training Session for MOODLE by Mr. Ravi Shankar on 17 December Faculty Development Program on Graded Assignment Designing by Professor A.K. Khare on 17 December Short Term Course on Micro-controller Based Embedded System, NITTTR Chandigarh, Jan 06-Jan 10, 2014 Faculty Development Program, Induction Training Programme, May 06-May 11, 2013 NBA Workshop, February 2013 QTPC FDP 28. Student projects percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-departmental projects- 100% Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute 100% (In 4 th semester all students go for projects in other university/ industry / institute). 29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by Faculty Yes Dr Nakuleshwar Dut Jasuja - Young Scientist Award (2013) For research work on the occasion of National Conference on environmental issues, toxicology and exposure science in the collaboration with University Grant Commission Dr. Dhram Budhi- YOUNG SCIENTIST (Engineering science and Technology) by Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal, INDIA. Doctoral Award- Ms Sandhya Mittal Best Poster Award in International Conference on AIDS-organized by Rajsthan University,2011 Students category Page 387

8 School of Science WomenVolley ball Team won Ist Prize in -,SGVU Bellicose Prena Singhal won 2 nd Prize in Poster competition in C3W 2014,SGVU 30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. 1. National Seminar on Frontiers of Biosciences in New Millennium.,2006, Department of Biotechnology,Gyan Vihar School of PG Studies 2. National Seminar on frontiers of Biosciences -2008,Gyan Vihar School of PG Studies,Jaipur 3. Ist Rajasthan Congress of Biosciences and National Seminar on Future Strategies for Biological Research, 2009, Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur. 4. National Seminar on Frontiers of Biosciences,School of Biosciences,2010, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur 5. International Convention on climate change and Water, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, National conference on Environmental pollution -A Threat to our Biodiversity 2011, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur. 7. National Conference on Developments of New Technologies in Biosciences 2011 organized by School of Sciences, Suresh Gyan vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 8. National Conference on Intellectual Property Rights Organized by School of Pharmacy and Sciences, Suresh Gyan vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments. Research ethics followed strictly. Citing the findings of research in the department. The National issues are referred to the various departments in the ministry The Department is committed to undertake research with scientific integrity and in conformity with the accepted code of principles on Good Research Practices (GRP). Avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and to disclose them to affected parties when they do exist; Be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data; Reject bribery in all its forms; Treat fairly all persons regardless of such factors as race, religion, gender, disability, age, or national origin; Avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by false or malicious action; Page 388

9 Assist colleagues and co-workers in their professional development and to support them in following this code of ethics. 32. Student profile programme -wise: Name of the Programme Applications Selected Pass percentage (refer to question no. 4) received Male Female Male Female B.Sc. Forestry (2014) Promoted in next sem B.Sc. Fire and Safety (2014) Promoted in next sem B. Tech (Biotech) (2014) Promoted in next sem B. Sc Biology (2014) Promoted in next sem M.Sc. Biotechnology(2008) (2009) (2010) (2011) (2012) M.Sc. Microbiology(2008) (2009) (2010) (2011) (2012) (2013) Promoted in next sem (2014) Promoted in next sem M.Sc. Biochemistry (2008) (2009) (2010) (2011) (2012) Nil Nil (2013) Promoted in next sem Ph.D Page 389

10 33. Diversity of students Name of the Programme (refer to question no. 4) % of students from the same university % of students from other universities within the State % of students from universities outside the State B.Sc. Forestry (2014) Nil Nil B.Sc. Fire and Safety (2014) Nil Nil B.Tech (Biotech) (2014) Nil Nil B.Sc. Biology Nil 100 Nil Nil M.Sc.Biotechnology Nil Nil M.Sc. Microbiology Nil M.Sc. Biochemistry Nil Nil Ph.D Nil % of students from other countries 34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise. Name of the Programme GATE NET SET M.Sc.Biotechnology M.Sc. Microbiology M.Sc. Biochemistry Student progression Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG NA PG to M.Phil. NA PG to Ph.D. 10% Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA Employed 50% Campus selection Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurs Page 390

11 36. Diversity of staff Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university - from other universities within the State All from universities from other States - from universities outside the country Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period. Yes (03) 38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to a) Departmental Library - Library holdings Books, Journals and E-resources. b) Internet facilities for staff and students - Yes c) Total number of class rooms- 5 d) Class rooms with ICT facility - 1 e) Students laboratories - 5 f) Research laboratories List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates a) Doctoral Students from the host institution/university - 06 b) From other institutions/universities Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. Every year toper student of 1 st year gets scholarship. 41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new programme (s)? If so, highlight the methodology. Yes 42. Does the department obtain feedback from a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? - Yes Page 391

12 The feedback from the Annual Academic Audit, regular Teacher-Parent meetings and from the students is evaluated by the faculty for necessary improvement, if any. b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes Regular meetings of the faculty members with students are organized by the Centre to address their grievances related to curriculum and teaching learning-evaluation. c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback? - Yes The University has alumini association which meets at regular intervals to effectively utilize their feedback. 43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) S.No. Name of student Company/Institute 1. Imran Husain AOS Products Pvt. LTD. 2. Pramod Jaglan Labindia 3. Naresh Singh Guliya Life Technology 4. Poornima Sharma Onecert Organic Certification 5. Rahul Sharma Systonics 6. Abhishek Srivastava Spinco Biotech 7. Lokesh kumar Datta United Breweries Group 8. Deepesh khatliwal IISC, Banglore 9. Rajesh Kalra Indian Institute of Medical Sciences 10. Pratibha Meena State Central public health 44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) involving external experts. - Seminar, Workshops, Guest Lectures, Industrial Visit. Workshop on Bioinstrumentation, organized by School of Science in September Industrial visit at CEG Test house, Malviya industrial area, Jaipur in October Page 392

13 Workshop on Instrumentation, organized by School of Science on 20 January List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. Use of smart class rooms/ projectors / visual aids/ industrial visit/ power point presentations methods to teach students. Experimental learning Smart Classes through projectors Analytical assignments Power point Presentation Methods Lecture-demonstration by teacher Audio-tutorial Library learning Methods 46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored? - The Centre monitors its objectives through the success rate of PG students Results and their satisfaction and encourages research students to publish their work in high impact factor journals. 47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. The Centre organizes various extension activities like awareness camps for good health, green environment. 48. Give details of beyond syllabus scholarly activities of the department. Visit to Biotechnology and microbiology institutes, industries, fairs/exhibitions. 49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. Nil 50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. The faculty members are actively involved in research and publishing research publications in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. Page 393

14 51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department. Strength: a) Well-trained and highly experienced faculty. b) The Centre has a spacious building with facility and the teaching and research laboratories are well-equipped with all basic and necessary equipments c) The Centre has a Central Instrumentation facility with latest costly equipments. e) The Central Library has a huge collection of Biotechnology books and online subscription of research journals. The University has sports and hostel facilities and an ecofriendly environment. Weakness: a) Lack of Campus recruitment b) Lack of the Departmental library Opportunities: a) Sufficient infrastructural facilities to organize International and National Conferences/Seminars/Workshops at the Centre as well as on the campus. b) The Centre is situated in a progressive metropolitan city with upcoming industrial and educational institutes. c) The Life Sciences Faculty has inter Departmental interaction/collaboration and training. Challenges: a) Quality of students for admission. b). Research Quality d) Patents 52. Future plans of the department. To establish genomics laboratory. To generate facilities like green houses, poly-screen houses Minor/Major Research Projects Collaboration with National and International Organizations Lab Up gradation Page 394