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Dr. Soniya Uday Shetty

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR at K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce
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    MICROBIOLOGY
  • Institute:
    K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce
  • Location:
    Vidyavihar - Mumbai
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    soniya@somaiya.edu

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    Department of Microbiology K.J.Somaiya College of Science and Commerce. Vidyavihar East. Mumbai- 400077

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    Mon to Sat: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

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Introduction

Dr. Soniya Shetty is Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology since 2004. After working in research and development of B12 fermentation at Wockhardt Ltd for about three years she joined the teaching profession in 2001.

Being in this profession enables her to fulfill both her interests of teaching and research. She has guided several postgraduate and undergraduate students for dissertations and for projects under Star DBT. She has attended and presented papers at many conferences and research meets and also guided students for paper presentations. 

Education

Ph.D in Microbiology,University of Mumbai,2018

B.Sc. in Microbiology,University of Mumbai,1994

S.E.T in Microbiology,Pune, Maharashtra,1996

M.Sc. in Microbiology,University of Mumbai,1996

Professional Experience

    Academic

  • K.J.Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Assistant Professor, August 2004 - Present
  • K.J.Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Fulltime Temporary Lecturer, June 2002 - November 2003
  • Sophia College, Fulltime lecturer- Adhoc, Approved, June 2001 - April 2002
  • Non Academic

  • Wockhardt Ltd, Executive- Research and Development in Vitamin B12 Fermentation., September 1996 - April 1999

Courses/Subjects Teaching

  • M.SC. - I (PAPERS) MICROBIOLOGY
  • MICROBIOLOGY
  • M.SC. - II PARERS (MICROBIOLOGY)

Research Specialisation

  • Probiotics for human health
  • Textile Microbiology
  • Bioprocessing of silk fibres
  • Lignocellulosic material
  • Applied Microbiology

Consultancy Expertise

  • Biodegumming of silk fibres
  • Biodegradation of bagasse

Consultancy Projects

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Achievements, Recognitions & Awards

  • Awarded the Gold (First Prize) at the 8th Maharashtra State inter- University Research Convention ‘AVISHKAR’ 2013-14 held from 16th to 18th of January 2014 at North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. Project was selected as an official entry of the University of Mumbai in the category ‘ Agriculture and animal husbandry’, Level - Teacher.
  • Awarded the 2nd prize for research project presented at UGC sponsored National Symposium on ‘Modern Research Trends and Applications in life sciences’ held at Elphinstone College on 9th of February 2013.
  • Awarded the 2nd prize for research project presented at The Sajjan Gupta – Konark Memorial award for Excellence in Bio-Research held at SIES college on 23rd of December 2013.
  • Awarded BEST PAPER presentation at SWAYAZAS-2017, international Conference on Environment, Economy and Technology organized by SIES college, Nerul and BNHS on 10th and 11th February 2017.
  • University of Mumbai recognized PG teacher for M.Sc. by papers.
  • • Guided and mentored both postgraduate and undergraduate students for presenting their research projects at several (around 45) conferences and research meets in the form of oral and poster presentations since 2013.
  • Granted a patent on ‘Agents for degumming of silk, process for obtaining the same and process for degumming of silk.’ by the Government of india.

MDP / FDP

  • Completed an Orientation Course conducted by Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai from 18th February 2008 to 18th March 2008 and was awarded A grade.
  • Refresher Course conducted by Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai from 11th October 2010 to 30th October 2010. Awarded A grade.

  • Refresher Course conducted by Human Resource Development Centre, University of Mumbai from 19th October 2015 to 7th November 2015. Awarded A grade.

  • Short term course conducted by Human Resource Development Centre, University of Mumbai from 14th October 2018 to 20th October 2018. 

  • Awarded Teacher Fellowship for completion of Ph.D. research under the Faculty Development Programme by UGC from March 2017 to May 2018.

  • Completed a two-week short term course on 'Analysis by Gas Chromatography' conducted by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship at National Skill trainers' institute (formerly Advanced Training institute), Mumbai in December 2017.

  • Completed Two-Week Faculty Development Programme on "Managing online classes and co-creating MOOCs from April 20 - May 06, 2020.

Research Papers

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