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Amol Prabhakar Patwardhan

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR at K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce
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  • Department:
    ZOOLOGY
  • Institute:
    K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce
  • Location:
    Vidyavihar - Mumbai
  • Email Address:

    amol.p@somaiya.edu

  • Contact Details:

    Landline No. : 022-22015919

    Extension No. : NA

  • Office Address :

    Department of Zoology, K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400077

  • Timings For Visitors:

    Mon-Sat 07.00 AM to 14.00 PM

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Introduction

I am interested in Entomology with special interest in beetles (Coloeptera) taxonomy. Also my interests are biodiversity assessment, EIA surveys, water and soil analyses, astronomy, geography. I travelled to all coners of India for butterflies surveys. Apart from research I am also invovled in popularization of biodiversity through public lectures, nature walks, photography exhibitions etc. 

Education

Bachelors (B.Sc.),Mumbai,1999

Masters (M.Sc.),Mumbai,2001

Ph.D. Entomoloy,Mumbai,2007

Professional Experience

    Academic

  • Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai, Research Scholar, September 2001 - March 2002
  • Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, Research Assistant, January 2004 - August 2004
  • k.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Assistant Professor, August 2010 - Present
  • Non Academic

  • Conservation Action Trust, Research Coordinaor, August 2007 - August 2010

Courses/Subjects Teaching

  • ZOOLOGY - 3
  • ZOOLOGY - 2
  • ZOOLOGY - 1
  • ZOOLOGY-5
  • PH.D.(ZOOLOGY)

Research Specialisation

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Consultancy Expertise

  • insect Diversity Survey
  • Biodiversity Assessment
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • Water and Soil Parameters

Consultancy Projects

  • insect infestation in the US Vitamin samples 2016

  • insect Diversity survey of proposed mining area in Badlapur, Maharashtra 2012

  • Water sampling near Uran, Maharashtra for CARE (Center for Advocacy and Research in Environment, Navi Mumbai) 2003

  • EIA survey at BALCO mines, Mainpat, Chattisgarh for CARE (Center for Advocacy and Research in Environment, Navi Mumbai) 2003

  • insect contamination of Sula Wines 2005

Achievements, Recognitions & Awards

  • Award of Excellency by Somaiya Trust 2014
  • Award of Excellence by Education Expo 2014
  • Consolation Prize in Photography 2006 by Department of Science and Technology, india 2006
  • Recognized Post graduate Teacher for M.Sc. by Papers
  • Recognized Post Graduate Guide for M.Sc. by Research
  • Recognized Guide for Ph.D. Mumbai University

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