About Botany Department
The Department of Botany has a rich history of academic and practical excellence. Established in 1984 under the leadership of Prof. Suresh Bhosale, the department has evolved into a center for innovative learning. Now led by Dr. Vinayak Lokhande, the department continues to uphold the legacy of quality education while embracing modern advancements in the field of plant sciences.
Aligned with the NEP 2020, the department offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Basic, Advanced, and Applied disciplines of Botany. The department emphasizes experiential, inquiry-based learning through a variety of programs, including workshops, seminars, botanical excursions, and research initiatives like Avishkar. Students also benefit from specialized guidance for Ph.D. research.
Skill development is a priority, with programs in mushroom cultivation, herbal product preparation, food processing, flower arrangements, plant tissue culture and soil health analysis, which not only enhance student employability but also foster entrepreneurship. Environmental stewardship is promoted through activities such as biodiversity conservation and tree plantation drives.
Under Dr. Lokhande’s leadership, the department integrates cutting-edge scientific advancements with traditional plant sciences, preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the 21st-century workforce. It remains dedicated to its mission of delivering holistic education, driving innovation, and promoting sustainable development in the community.
Faculty Members
- Name - Dr. Vinayak H. Lokhande
- Qualification - M.Sc., Ph.D., SET, DSK-PDF
- Designation - Associate Professor & Head of the Department
- Specialization - Botany (Plant Biotechnology & Stress Physiology)
- Experience in years - 14 years
- Email ID - vhl1983@gmail.com
- Curriculum Vitae - View more
- Name - Miss Apeksh N. Waghule
- Qualification - M.Sc. Botany
- Designation - Assistant Professor (CHB)
- Specialization - Botany
- Experience in years - 03 years
- Email ID - waghulean08052000@gmail.com
- Curriculum Vitae - View more
Academics - Programs Offered, Courses Structure & Syllabus
| Course Year | Course Duration | Intake Capacity | Course Structure | Syllabus Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.Y.B.Sc. Botany (NEP 2020 Pattern) | 01 year | 120 |  | |
| S.Y.B.Sc. Botany (NEP 2020 Pattern) | 01 year | 120 | | |
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Other Information Of Department
Dr. Vinayak Lokhande, a distinguished researcher in the field of plant sciences, has made significant contributions to various areas, including Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology, Abiotic Stress Tolerance (such as salinity, drought, and heavy metals), Environmental Pollution Control, Plant Tissue Culture, Biodiversity Conservation, and Soil Organic Carbon.
His research focuses on understanding plant responses to environmental stresses and exploring innovative biotechnological interventions to enhance stress tolerance in plants. He has also extensively studied secondary metabolites and their applications, particularly in medicinal plants. Additionally, his work addresses the impact of environmental pollutants on plant systems and proposes strategies for pollution mitigation.
Dr. Lokhande’s research output has received widespread recognition, with over 1,679 citations, an h-index of 21, and an i10-index of 26, highlighting the relevance and impact of his work within the scientific community.
As a recognized Ph.D. Guide in Botany at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, Dr. Lokhande is currently mentoring two Ph.D. students. He is also actively involved in guiding postgraduate and undergraduate students in innovative research and its presentation at Avishkar Competitions, as well as at national and international conferences. His efforts continue to inspire and shape the next generation of researchers in the field.
Activities and Events
Dr. Vinayak H. Lokhande
Achievements
- Member, Board of Studies (BOS) in Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
- Qualified Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (SET) examination in June 2018.
- Ph. D. Guideship in the subject “Botany” of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
- Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellow (DSK-PDF), University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
- DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi.
- RA, SRF and JRF, Department of Atomic Energy-Board for Research in Nuclear Sciences (DAE-BRNS), Mumbai.
Awards
- DST “YOUNG-SCIENTIST” AWARD for the research project entitled “Studies on differential gene expression related to salt tolerance in a halophyte Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L.” from Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi.
- BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD, in the Two Days International E-Conference on “Current Approaches in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, organized by Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Sciences, Satara, through Online mode, during 19th to 20th March 2021.
- BEST POSTER PRESENTATION AWARD, In the DAE-BRNS Life Sciences Symposium 2018 (LSS-2018) on “Frontiers in Sustainable Agriculture” organized by Bio-Science group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Trombay, Mumbai.
- BEST POSTER PRESENTATION AWARD, International Symposium on “Plant Biotechnology: A Global Scenario” at Warangal, Andhra Pradesh (November 2-4, 2010).
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