Research

Research area
Sr. No.	Name of Faculty	Research Area of Interest
1	Dr. K. P. Narkhede	Microbial degradation, Bioremediation, Enzymes
2	Mrs. S. J. Chandratre	Biogas from agro waste
3	Dr. Mrs. L. D. Dhake	Bioremediation of textile effluent
4	Mr. R. M. Sagalgile	Bioremediation, Agricultural microbiology, Fermentation
5	Mr. P. M. Nikume	Biodegradation

Details of Research Guide
Dr. K. P. Narkhede
Sr. No.	Names of registered/ Awarded students	Topic	Current status
1	Mr. Rahul Chandanrao Salunkhe	Molecular evidences and phylogentic affiliation of Wolbachia in insects	28.5.2016
2	Mr. Anil Ramdas Birari	Production and biochemical characterization of microbial keratinase	11.10.2018
3	Miss Nyana Ramdas Firke	Characterization and potential application of laccase obtained from Basidiomycota sp.	2.7.2020
4	Mr. Yogesh Vasant Narkhede	Prospects of regional lignocellulosic waste for bioethanol production	Synopsis submitted
5	Mr. Mayur Laxmikant Sushir	Exploring biotechnological potential of microbial xylanase from North Maharashtra region	Registered
6	Mrs. Sangita J Chandratre	Biogas production using regional potential lignocellulosic biomass	Registered
7	Ms Rupali Subhash Rade	Utilization of regional lignocellulose material for preparation of compost	Registered

Projects
Sr. No.	Name of Teacher	Title of Project	Duration	Funding Agency	Sanctioned Amount	Current status
1	Dr K. P. Narkhede	Development of integrated approach for sustainable utilization of regional agrowaste	2020-22	RGSTC-NMU	4,00,000	Ongoing
2	Dr. Leena D. Dhake	Utilization of Yeast for Biodegradation of Industrial dyes	2016-18	VCRMS	61,000	Completed
3	Mrs. S. J. Chandrate	Production of biogas from regional agro waste using microbial consortium	2016-18	VCRMS	65,000	Completed
4	Mrs. S. J. Chandrate	Adaptation of pretreatment strategies for biogas production using regional agro waste	2016-18	RGSTC-NMU	2,50,000	Completed
5	Dr K. P. Narkhede	Bioprocess Development & Application of Laccase from Basidiomycota sp.	2014-17	DBT Total project cost Rs. 49,48,200/-	M. J. College share 19,76,600	Completed
6	Dr K. P. Narkhede	Studies on optimization of keratinase production and its potential application using Bacillus sp AB 20	2014-16	VCRMS	70,000	Completed
7	Mrs. S. J. Chandratre	Removal of heavy metal by Microbial Biosorbent	2012-14	UGC	1,90,000	Completed
8	Dr. L. S. Barhate	Biodegradation of xenobiotic compounds by Bacteria	2012-14	UGC	1,55,000	Completed
9	Mrs. S. J. Chandratre	Screening of fungi for Biosorption of heavy metals	2008-10	UGC	85,000	Completed
10	Dr. K. P. Narkhede	Studies on biotechnological approach for pulping by Solid State Fermentation	2006-10	DST	9,42,000	Completed
11	Dr. K. P. Narkhede	Isolation and screening of efficient lignin degrading fungus for biopulping	2004-06	UGC	45,500	Completed
12	Dr. R. Z. Sayyed	Production of Exo-polysaccharides (EPS)	2002-04	UGC	40,000	Completed

Collaborations
Sr. No.	Type/Purpose of Collaboration	Name of Agency	Activities Proposed/Conducted	Coordinator	Current status
1	Research	Naturally Yours biotech lid. Jalgaon	Consultancy/ students project 2019-20	Dr. K. P. Narkhede	Completed
2	Research	Curex pharma, Jalgaon	Consultancy/ students project	Dr. K. P. Narkhede	Completed

Achievements

Activities & Reports

Conference organized

5th National conference Advances in Microbial Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Approaches(AMBI: 2014)
The Department has successfully organized 5th National conference on “Advances in Microbial Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary approaches on 21stand 22nd February 2014 in coordination with Department of Botany and Biochemistry. Various distinguished scientists have deliberated the scientific talks on various topics like Biotechnology and interdisciplinary approach, conducted interactive session on research. The guest includes Prof. V. L. Maheshwari, NMU, Jalgaon, Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, Thane, Dr. Milind Sardesai, Aurangabad, Dr. A. H. Jobanputra, Shahada, Dr. U. K. Patil, Shirpur, Dr. Y. S. Shouche, Pune and Dr. K. K. Kalmalja, NMU, Jalgaon, Dr. B. L. Chaudhari, NMU, Jalgaon. The conference also includes one day workshop on Bioinformatics and Biostatics. The Vice Principal, Dr. Mrs. D. S. Bendale, and Dr. Mrs G. M. Rane guided as convener of the conference, Dr. B. R. Kavimandan and Dr. M. K. Deshttivar has worked as organizing secretary, were as overall coordination was done by Dr. K. P. Narkhede.

4th National conference Advances in Microbial Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Approaches (AMBI: 2013)
The Department has organized 4th National Conference on Advances in Microbial Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary approaches on 23rd and 24th January 2013 in coordination with Department of Botany and Biochemistry. The conference was inaugurated at the hands of Prof. Dr. B. D. Kaushik, Professor in Biotechnology, Anand Engineering College, Agra. The patron remark was given by Mr. Kiran Bendale, Management Council Member, K. C. E. Society, Jalgaon. About 118 participants from the Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh have participated in this event. The conference includes total 12 lead lectures namely Dr. C. B. Powar, Nagpur University, Nagpur, Dr S. P. Gowindwar, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Dr R. V. Gandhe, Agarkar Research Institute, Pune, Dr. Kanchan Gandhe, Pune, Dr. Aarti Shanware, Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, Nagpur University, Nagpur, Dr. B. M. Kareppa, Parbhani, Dr. Z. H. Khan, Akola, Dr. B. M. Waghmare, Nilanga, Latur, Dr N. V. Firke, Amravati University, Amravati, Dr.Ajay Jadhav, Aurangabad, Dr. Jyotsna Meshram, N. M. U., Jalgaon and Dr. U. K. Patil, Shirpur. Various distinguished scientists have deliberated the scientific talks on various topics like related to environment, taxonomy, Drug Development etc. The valedictory function was chaired by Adv. Mangesh Sarode, Management Council Member, K. C. E. Society, Jalgaon. On this occasion chief guest was Dr. Mrs. J. S. Meshram, School of chemical Sciences, NMU, Jalgaon. Concluding conference remarks were given by Principal, A. G. Rao, Dr. D. S. Bendale, Vice Principal, M.J.College, Jalgaon and Dr. G. M. Rane were convener of this conference. The conference was coordinated by Dr. K. P. Narkhede and Mrs. S. J. Chandratre and Dr. B. R. Kavimandan has worked as organizing secretary.

3rd National conference on Advances in Microbial Biotechnology and interdisciplinary aspects 27-28 Jan 2012
The department has organized 3rd National Conference on Advances in Microbial Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary approaches on 27th and 28th January 2012 in coordination with Department of Biochemistry. The conference was inaugurated at the hands of, Dr. Y. S. Shouche, Scientist, NCCS, Pune and Dr. Jyotsana Bendale, Member KCE Society has chaired the session. Various scientists and researchers have deliberated the scientific talks on related issues which includes, Dr. Mrs. Jyotsana Meshram, Nagpur University, Mr. S. N. Jogdand, Mumbai, Dr. Z. H. Khan, Akola, Dr. P.V. Desai, South Gujarat University, Surut, Dr. V. N. Kulkarni, BARC, Mumbai, Dr. V. M. Khadke, Life Technology, Mumbai. The valedictory function was chaired by leading pathologist Dr. Shridhar Patil, on this occasion Dr. V. L. Maheshwari, NMU, Jalgaon has guided the participants. The conference was coordinated by Dr. Leena Barhate and Dr. B. Kavimandan. About 218 participates from all over Maharashtra, Madhya Paradesh, Rajasthan, Gujrat, Uttar pratdesh etc. were interacted during this National event.

State level Poster events

5th State level poster competition - BioInnovo 2014
The Department of Microbiology, Moolji Jaitha College, Jalgaon has organized 5th State Level Poster Competition- Bio-Innovo:2014 on 16st September 2014. The event was organized in association with Microbiologist Society of India in the remembrance of father of Microbiology Sir Antony von Leeuwenhoek. The function was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. A. G. Ingale, SLS, NMU, Jalgaon. The competition has received response from different parts of the Maharashtra; in all 159 students have participant in this activity. This participation includes students of UG and PG from Nasik, Shirpur, Dhule, Bhusawal, Amravati. The valedictory function was chaired by Dr. R. R. Deshpande, Director, Institute of Science, Aurangabad and Dr. Ulhas K. Patil, Head, Department of Biotechnology, R. C. Patel College, Shirpur,

4th State level poster competition - BioInnovo 2013
The Department of Microbiology, Moolji Jaitha College, Jalgaon has organized 4th State Level Poster Competition- Bio-Innovo: 2013 on 21st September 2013. The event was organized in association with Microbiologist Society of India in the remembrance of father of Microbiology Sir Antony von Leeuwenhoek. The function was inaugurated at the hands of Prof. A. M. Deshmukh, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad and Prof. L. A. Patil, Prin. Pratap College, Amalner. On this occasion Prof. Deshmukh has interacted with all the participants and motivated them through inspiring inaugural talk. The competition has received response from different parts of the Maharashtra; in all 198 students have participant in this activity. This participation includes students of UG and PG from Nasik, Ambejogai, Shirpur, Dhule, Ozar.

3rd State level poster competition - BioInnovo 2012
The Department of Microbiology, Moolji Jaitha College, Jalgaon has organized 3rd State Level Poster Competition- Bio-Innovo: 2012 on 22nd September 2012. The event was organized in association with Microbiologist Society of India in the remembrance of father of Microbiology Sir Antony von Leeuwenhoek. The function was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. A. M. Deshmukh, Head, Department of Microbiology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. On this occasion Dr. Deshmukh has interacted with all the participants and motivated them through inspiring inaugural talk. The competition has received overwhelm response from different parts of the Maharashtra; in all 326 students have participant in this activity. This participation includes colleges from urban areas like Aurangabad, Nasik as well as college from rural background such as Aklkuwa, Faizpur etc. About 212 undergraduate and 114 post graduate students from 13 colleges have presented 118 posters on innovative themes in life sciences during this event.

Alumni activity

4th Alumni Meet 2015
Department of Microbiology has organized 4th Alumni-Meet on 26th January 2015. The event was inaugurated at the hands of alumni Miss. Prerana Thakur, The event was coordinated by Miss Reena Jain. Total 85 Alumni from from Mumbai, Nashik, Bangalore, Pune, Indore were participated in this event. On this occasion alumni guided the students about carrier in microbiology and job opportunities in pharmaceutical industries. The programme includes introduction and guidance by alumni, Documentary of Department, Cultural activity, Inauguration of Blog and Coffee table book etc.

3rd Alumni Meet 2013
Department of Microbiology has organized 3rd Alumni-Meet on 26th January 2013. The event was inaugurated at the hands of Mr. Kishor Vispute, alumni from first batch of PG (2002), Haffkin industries, Mumbai. Total 108 Alumni from undergraduate and post graduate had attended the alumni meet. On this occasion, Mr. Kishor Vispute guided all the students about carrier in industrial sector and preparation. Alumni have shared their experiences and views and guided students for better employment and research in life sciences. Alumni meet event was co-ordinated by Miss. Reena Jain.

Guest / Alumni talk - Microbiology

Sr. No.	Name of student	Date	Topic
1	Miss Debashree Kundu, Mr. Chinmay Hazara, Mr. Chandrashekar Patil Research students at NMU, Jalgaon	17.7.2010	Selecting Research as carrier option
2	Mr Nitin Mahajan Arti Drugs Ltd. Bhoiser	01.09.2010	Microbial quality control in Pharma Industry
3	Mr. Sandip Mahajan USV ltd., Chiploon	18.09.2010	QC of finished products
4	Swpanil Joshi, Dhule	22.09.2010	NET –JRF preparation
5	Ravindra More, Dr. Reddys, Hyderabad	13.01.2011	Interview techniques
6	Surendra Patil, Jain Industry, Jalgaon	13.07.2011	Standard guidelines in Pharma and Food industry
7	Rakesh Jain, Bhavnagar	05.10.2011	Advance studies within India and outside
8	Vrishal Khadake, Jalgaon	22.10.2011	Higher education and research
9	Kiran Dalal, Ajay Tejwani Prashant Bhole (Biogenesis Lab)	28.11.2011	Validation and QC in Pharmaceutical
10	Shreeya Sarkar, Chetan Munot, Jalgaon	22.12.2011	Latest issues in microbiology
11	Prashant S. Wani Kansas State University	03.01.2012	Proteiomics research
12	Jitesh Sharma Prasanna Joshi, Jain Industry	15.12.2012	Carrier opportunities and student preparation
13	Shrikant Chaudhari	01.01.2013	QA& QC in Microbiology
14	Jaydeep Bhat, Germany	07.01.2013	Research in Immunology
15	Rashmi Kulkarni	07.01.2013	Carrier opportunities and Girls
16	Satyabrata Ghosh, West Bengal	19.03.2013	Research as carrier
17	Umakant B Yese, Emcure Pharma, Pune	06.2013	Quality control in microbiology
18	Jayshree Vyavahare	26.12.2013	Teaching as profession for microbiologist
19	Rajesh Sagalgile, Guhaghar	28.12.2013	Practical skills and preparation for carriers
20	Kiran Dalal, NMU, Jalgaon	15.02.2014	Research review
21	Ajay Tejwani, Mylan, Banglore	15.02.2014	Quality testing of raw materials
22	Uday Bari, Patil Biotech, Jalgaon	15.02.2014	Sterilization and validation
23	Sopan Patil, Advance enzyme , Nashik	27.06.2014	QC in finished products
24	Pradip Hire	16.08.2014	Carrier in Pharmaceutical microbiology
25	Rajesh Sagalgile	03.02.2014	NET – SET preparation
26	Miss Chanchal Sharma	03.02.2014	Carrier of girls and education
27	Mr. Prashat Wani, Manhattan, USA	16.12.2014	Proteiomics research
28	Kishor Bari, Galaxy surfactants ltd. Panvel	01.01.2015	Testing, QC and QA in microbiology
29	Mayur Kulkarni, Emcure Pharma	09.02.2015	QC analysis of water
30	Subhojit Chakraborty, New Delhi	02.2015	Research as carrier
31	Rupesh Patil, Relaince Life Sci.	20.03.2015	Biopharma and cell lines
32	Pradip Hire, Samrudh Pharma	15.06.2015	MLT testing
33	Chetan Jain, Glenmark, Ankaleshwar	29.09.2015	Pharma as carrier
34	Jaydeep Bhat, Germany	18.09.2015	Immunological research
35	Jaywant Sarode, Mumbai	11.12.2015	Govt. Jobs as carrier
36	Reena Jain, Mumbai	27.8.2015	Advance instrumentation
37	Yogesh Bhonge, Emcure ltd. Pune	7.9.2016	Laboratory design and QC
38	Rahul Khairnar, Cipla, Goa	4.3.2017	MLT testing, bio safety
39	Ms. Shital Dalal, NIV, Pune	18.8.2017	Biosafty in Virology lab
40	Mr. Harish Patil Mr. Sharukh Khan, Bharat serum and vaccines, Ambarnath	4.9.2017	Finished products QC,
41	Mr. Rahul D Gadhe	19.10.17	preparation of competitive/ NET-SET-GATE examination
42	Mr. Rohit Suryavnshi	3.11.17	preparation of competitive/ NET-SET-GATE examination
43	Ms. Manisha Chavan	24.3.2018	Carrier in Pharmaceutical industry
44	Mr.Chaudhari Shrikant S. Alembiz Pharma, Vadodara	20.4.2018	water analysis and Finished products
45	Mr. khairnar Rahul, cipla, Goa	8.8.2018	QC and Carrier in Pharmaceutical industry
46	Mr. surywanshi Rohit J. Cipla, Indore	3.4.2019	QC and Carrier in Pharmaceutical industry
47	Mr. Hitendra S. Patil, Senior SAP consultant, SAP GMBH Dusseldorf, Germany	27.11.19	opportunities aboard
48	Rina Patil, Thyrocare lab, Mumbai	9.9.2019	woman’s Carrier in Pharmaceutical industry

Guest / Alumni talk - Biotechnology

Sr. No.	Name of Guest	Date	Topic
1	Mr. Prasnna Joshi, Jain irrigation, Jalgaon	15-12-2012	Bioenergy future insight
2	Mr. Jitesh Sharma, Jain irrigation , Jalgaon	15-12-2012	Scope of Research in abroad
3	Ms. Bhavna Mohite, SLS, NMU, Jalgaon	8-3-2013	21st century women opportunities in Research
4	Ms. Monali Nikam, SLS, NMU, Jalgaon	8-3-2013	Scholarships and Fellowships in Life Sciences for Woman´s
5	Ms. Madhuri Patil, SLS, NMU, Jalgaon	8-3-2013	Difficulties and solutions arises during research for women candidates
6	Mr. Dhananjay Bhole, Coordinator of Disability center Pune University	21-12-2013	Introduction to Bioinformatics
7	Dr. P.S. Patil, Director, Enrich Biotech Enrich fertilizer Malkapur , Buldhana	10-3-2015	Importance of Biotechnology in Biotech industry
8	Mr. Sagar Kabra, Science Communicator, VikramSarabhai Space center Ahemadabad Gujrat	30-9-2015	Scope of Life Sciences in Research and Industrial field
9	Dr. Pallav Datta, IIEST,Shibpur ( West Bengal )	14-9-2016	Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering
10	Dr. R. T. Mahajan, Principal , PGCSTR College , Jalgaon	14-9-2016	Research Methodology

Study Tours - Microbiology

Sr. No.	Academic year	Visit details	Observations	Students
1	2019-20	Mapro Food Pvt. Wai, Satara nearby Mahabaleshwar 3-7 Feb.2020	Production of fruit jams, fruit beverages/concentrates (crushes & squashes), fruit bars etc	45
2	2019-20	Red-cross Blood Bank	Blood collection, storage, clinical diagnostics etc	87
3	2018-19	Jain farm fresh food Ltd, Jalgaon	28th Feb 2019 plant of Jain Farm fresh, process of biogas production, food processing unit and solar plant	52
4	2018-19	Red-cross Blood Bank	blood collection, storage, clinical diagnostics etc	59
5	2017-18	Rastriya Chemical Fertilizer Ltd, Alibag	on 6thto 10thFeb 2018 Basics of fertilizers to commercialization process	22
6	2017-18	Red-cross Blood Bank	Blood collection, storage, clinical diagnostics etc	58
7	2016-17	Cancer Research Institute, Ahmadabad and Mount Abu (RJ)	25th Jan to 29 Jan 2017 Various sections such asImmunological laboratory, Molecular laboratory, Tissue section division, chemical laboratory, drug designing and development.	43
8	2016-17	Red-cross Blood Bank	Blood collection, storage, clinical diagnostics etc	52
9	2015-16	CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad Biological E Ltd, Alexandria Park, Hyderabad	30.12.2015 to 2.1.2016 Molecular Biology, Instrumentation, Virology, as Quality control laboratory, vaccine development and production, chemical laboratory, drug designing and development.	31
10	2015-16	Lonar Lake, Dist. Buldhana	Natural habitat of extremophilic microbes and collected the soil and water samples for laboratory experiments.	47
11	2015-16	Red-cross Blood bank	Blood collection, storage, clinical diagnostics etc.	61
12	2014-15	Jain farm fresh food Ltd, Jalgaon 27 Feb 2015	Plant Tissue culture laboratory, Molecular Biology laboratory, Instrumentation laboratory, Virology laboratory, Quality control laboratory, Biogas Plant unit, Onion Processing plant.	25
13	2014-15	Golvalkar Blood bank, Jalgaonon 16.3.2015	Blood collection, storage, clinical diagnostics etc	25
14	2013-14	Mapro industry, Mazana chocklete factory, Pachgani.	Production of fruit jams, fruit beverages/concentrates (crushes & squashes), fruit bars etc Fungal biodiversity at Nature	45

Study Tours - Biotechnology

Sr. No.	year	Places	Objectives
1	11/01/2017	Jain Irrigation systems Ltd.	To study food industry, food processing, plant tissue culture
2	09/01/2016	Jalgaon Jilha Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Maryadit Jalgaon	To study food industry, Milk processing
3	08/03/2016	Jalgaon Blood Bank, Jalgaon	To study immunological techniques used in blood banks
4	27/02/2015	Jain Irrigation systems Ltd. and Jalgaon Jilha Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Maryadit Jalgaon	To study food industry, food processing, plant tissue culture and techniques used in milk processing
5	01/03/2014	Madhavrao Golwalkar Blood Bank	To study immunological techniques used in blood banks
6	01/03/2014	Jalgaon Jilha Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Maryadit Jalgaon	To study food industry, Milk processing
7	04/09/2013	Jain Irrigation systems Ltd.	To study food industry, food processing, plant tissue culture

Content Developed

Publications

1. Chandratre S. J., Narkhede K. P. and Bharadwaj S.(2020) Enzyme treated agro waste of maize and production of biogas Bioinfolet 17 (1B): 180 – 182. (ISSN: 0973-1431)

2. Firake NR, Narkhede KP (2020) Clarification of fruit juice using phenoloxidizing laccase obtained from white rot fungus Perenniporia tephropora - L68, Bioinfolet 17 (1B) : 167 - 169 (ISSN: 0973-1431)

3. Firake NR, Chopade LR, Narkhede KP, Chaudhari BL, Mahajan RT (2019) Bioprocess optimization of laccase production through solid substrate fermentation using Perenniporia tephropora‐L168 and its application in bioremediation of triaryl-methane dye. Biotechnology progress. 36.2 (2020): e2916.https://doi.org/10.1002/btpr.2916. (ISSN: 1520-6033)

4. Firake N. R. and Narkhede K P (2018)Biodegradation of textile dye using laccase from Perenniporia tephopora-L168. Journal of Research and Development. 8(8), 157-159 (ISSN: 2230-9578)

5. Rade R S., Narkhede K. P. (2018) Utilization of regional Wheat Agrowaste for compost Production Journal of Research and Development. 8(8), 154-156 (ISSN: 2230-9578)

6. Narkhede Y. V., Tadvi G S. and Narkhede K. P. (2016). Assessment of Bioenergy potential of crop residues through spatial distribution and availability perspectives: A case study of Jalgaon district (MS) India. Int. J. Adv. Res. 4(11), pp 1683-1690 (ISSN: 2320-5407)

7. Sushir M. L., Narkhede K. P., Salunkhe R. C. and Patil S. R. (2016) Isolation and screening of xylanolytic fungi from natural habitat in Khandesh region of Maharashtra, India, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 8(8): pp 581-586. (ISSN : 0975-7384) (IF: 0.2)

8. Barhate L. S. and Desai P. V. (2015) Screening Isolation and Identification of Bacteria Decolorizing dyes, Bionano Frontier, Vol 8 /issue 1,PP-5 (ISBN/ISSN:0974-0678) (IF 0.89))

9. Patil K. C., Patil A. M., Wagh M. C. and Chandratre S. J. (2015) Labscale Production and Purification of Cellulase Enzyme from Aspergillus niger, Research Journal of Recent Sciences Volume(4) (IYSC-2015) pp124-126 (ISBN 2277-2502)

10. Chandratre S J, Chaudhari V, Kulkarni B, Mahajan B. and Bavaskar K. (2015) Biogas Production from Local Agricultural waste by using Laboratory Scale digester. Research Journal of Recent Sciences Volume(4) (IYSC-2015), pp157-165 (ISBN 2277-2502)

11. Chandratre Sangita J. and Jain Reena (2014) Heavy metal removal by immobilized and dead Pseudomonas sp: A biosorption approach, Environment observer proceeding of International conference Volume(18) (ISBN 2320-5997)

12. Birari A. B.,Narkhede K. P., Patil S. R. (2014) Screening of keratinolytic fungi from poultry waste dumped soil for feather waste management, Bionano Frontier, Vol 7 Special issue, pp 75-78. (ISSN 0974-0678) (IF: 4.856)

13. Birari A. B., Narkhede K. P., Salunkhe R. C. (2013) Detection and Characterization of Novel Wolbachia Strain in Spodoptera litura Collected from Western Ghats, India, Journal of pure and applied microbiology, Volume 8-4; pp 3195-3201 (ISSN 0973-7510) (IF 0.073)

14. Salunkhe R. C., Narkhede K. P., Shouche Yogesh (2014) Distribution and Evolutionary Impact of Wolbachia on Butterfly Hosts, Indian Journal of Microbiology Volume 64-3. pp 249-254 (ISSN: 0046-8991) (IF 1.143)

15. Salunkhe R. C., Dhotre D P., Salunke B. K., Patil V. S., Mahale V, Andrew R. J., Patole M. S., Narkhede K. P., Shouche Y S. (2014) Distribution and molecular characterization of Wolbachia endosymbionts in odonata (insecta) from Central India by multigene approach, Current Science, Volume 108-5.pp 971-978 (ISSN 0011-3891)

16. Salunkhe R. C., Salunke B. K., Chaudhari R. D., Narkhede K. P., and Shouche Y. S. (2014) Detection and Characterization of Novel Wolbachia Strain in Spodoptera litura Collected from Western Ghats, India, Journal of pure and applied microbiology, Vol. 8(4) pp. 3195-3201. (ISSN 0973-7510) (IF: 0.073)

17. Birari A. B., Narkhede K. P., Patil S. R. (2014) Screening of keratinolytic fungi from poultry waste dumped soil for feather waste management, Bionano Frontier, Vol 7 Special issue, pp 75-78. (ISSN 0974-0678) (IF: 4.856)

18. Narkhede M. K., Mahajan R. T., Narkhede K. P. (2013) Lignolytic enzyme production and Remazol brilliant blue R (RBBR) decolorization by a newely isolated white rot fungus Basidiomycota spp. L-168. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences. 4(1): (B) 220 – 228 (ISSN 0975-6299) (IF: 5.121)

19. Barhate L. S (2013) Antagonistic and synergistic effects of medicinal plants against human pathogenic organism, proceeding of National conference on -new insights of microbial biotechnology, (ISBN 978-93-83528814)

20. Narkhede, K. P., Vidhale, N. N. (2005) Biopulping studies using an effluent isolate Curvularia lunata LW6’ Indian J. Biotechnol. Vol 5: 385-388

21. Patil U.K., Narkhede K.P. (2004) Delignification studies on fungal isolate, obtained from satpuda paper plant, India’ In Eco. Env. & Cons. Vol. 10(3): 2004: 235-238.

22. Vidhale, N. N., Narkhede K. P. and Narkhede, Minal K. (2002) Comparative delignification studies using an effluent isolate Aspergillus niger UK3 with different sources of lignin’ In Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. Vol. 4, No. (3): 2002: 385-387

23. Vidhale, N. N. and Narkhede K. P. (2002) Treatments of pulp and paper mill wastewater by an effluent isolate Aspergillus niger UK3’ preceding of international conference on ‘Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and Environment’ held at Karad 2002: 317-321.

24. Tejwani A. K., Sagalgile R. M., and Narkhede K. P., (2009), Screening of fungi from rotted wood samples for lignolytic enzyme production, Research Articles by Budding Researchers (Under CPE programme of UGC), Pg.No.53-56.

Books/ Manual

• Sayyed R. Z., Shelar R. D., Joshi S. A., Patil H. R., Barhate LS (2015) Microbiology FYBSc. Sem I, Prashant publication, Jalgaon (ISBN9789385021633)

• Sayyed R. Z., Narkhede K. P., Narkhede M. K., Mahajan R. T (2014) A Textbook of Biotechnology,Prashant Publication, Jalgoan(ISBN13: 9789381546666)

• Sayyed R. Z., Joshi S. A., Barhate L.S. (2014)Microbiology TYBSc sem IV,Prashant Publication, Jalgoan(ISBN978-93-85021-13-8)

• Sayyed R. Z., Shelar R D, Chandratre S. J., Joshi S A (2012) FYBSc Sem I Microbiology, Prashant publication, Jalgaon(ISBN978-9381549-89-5)

• Sayyed R. Z., Shelar R D., Chandratre S J.,. Wagh V. A, Shelar R. D., Suryawanshi H. K., Sisodia R. A (2012) FYBSc sem II Microbiology,Prashant Publication, Jalgaon, (ISBN 978-93-81546-24-8)

• Sayyed RZ, Chauvan MN, Bhamre HN, Barhate LS, JadhavUM(2012) Biotechnology FYBSc. Sem IPrashant Publication, Jalgaon

News & Events

Recent events

Award Ceremony 2019-20

The Department of Microbiology had organized the Felicitation Ceremony of Meritorious students for the academic year 2019-20 dated on 20.9.2019. Students who had achieved first, second and third positions in their respective academic years from the UG and PG sections were felicitated along with their parents. The students with highest at HSC marks who have taken admission to the department of Microbiology were also felicitated along with their parents. The chief guests, Dr. V S. Zope,Principal, KCES's PG College, Jalgaon, had graced the occasion with his presence. The Principal, Dr.U D. Kulkarniand Dr. K P. Narkhede, Head Dept. of Microbiology also guided students during the event. The program was followed by the departmental visit for interaction between the students, parents, the teaching as well as the non teaching staff members. Mr. Sachin U. Channawat has coordinated the event. Microbiome Food Festival: 2020

The department has participated in National level event ‘Microbiome Food Festival: 2020’ in association with Microbiologist Society, India on 24th January 2020. Seventy one students were actively participated in this event by organizing food stall of microbial fermented products. The department has received ‘Award for Motivation’ to organizing this event. National Science Day 2020

The department has organized competitions on occasion of National Science Day (28th Feb.) on 27th February, 2020: the event includes. More than 70 students have participated in this event.

1. Rangoli competition on ‘Microbes for Better Tomorrow’

2. Elocution Competition on ‘Women in Science/Microbiology’

3. Logo designing Competition on ‘Alumni Association of Mooljian Microbiologists’

4. Awareness Programme against “COVID-19”

Organization of Louis Pasteur day 2019

The students and the faculty of the department have celebration of Birth Anniversary of Microbiologist Louis Pasteur on 17th December, 2019. On this occasion contribution of the Pasture was remembered with a small event which include group discussion activity.

Gallery

• 4th Alumni meet 26th January 2015
• Parents - Faculty - Students interaction during award ceremony 20.9.2019
• 3rd National conference AMBI held on 23-24 January 2013
• National conference on Recent Advances in Chemo and Biosciences 23th January 2016
• State level poster event 2013 Guest Prof. A. M. Deshmukh
• Student’s platform - Bioenthusia- 2016
• Study tour at Vikas Milk Federation, Jalgaon

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Contact Us

Contact person
Name	Dr. Ketan P. Narkhede
Designation	Associate Professor and Head
E-mail	kpn.mjc@gmail.com
Mobile No.	+91 9822254383
Address	Department of Microbiology, Science Building, M. J. College, Campus, Jalgaon 425001.
Phone	0257-232481.Ext: 225