Research Activities of Nagpur university

Research Activities

Ph.D Supervisors

NOTIFICATION candidates declared eligible for the award of Ph.D. Degree on 31st March 2009
NOTIFICATION candidates declared eligible for the award of Ph.D., M.Ph.T. & M.Th.O. By Research Degree on 24th March 2009


Department of Physics

Research Activity
• Material Science
• Electronic Instrumentation
• Solid State Defects
• X-Ray Spectroscopy
• Luminescence
• Acoustics (Ultrasonics)

Development of synthesis & characterization of some lead based pervoskite ferroelectric–glass systems

DRDO, New Delhi

14,99,000/-

2005 - 08

Departmental Major research projects (Deputy/Principal Coordinator):

Title of Project Sponsoring Orgn. Grant Period
FIST (Level-I)

DST, New Delhi 60,00,000/- 2004-2009
DRS (SAP) UGC, New Delhi 34,72,000/- 2004-2009


Department of Zoology

Research Projects Arun M. Khurad
Professor

  • 2006-2009, Establishment of new continuous cell lines for the production of potentially useful insect baculoviruses-sponsored by UGC, New Delhi (Major Research Project) (Principal Investigator).

Field Of Research MRS. M. S. SASTRY
Professor (CAS)

1. Antifertility / Contraceptive drugs
Effect of male antifertility drugs on the male reproductive organs, accessory glands and sperm morphology and Physiology.

2. Histo-enzymological studies
Histochemical, localization of various components and steroidogenic enzymes from the ovary, interstitial cells, corpus luteum and placenta of Micro and Megachiropteran bats

3. Haematology and Serum Chemistry
Various haematological parameters, serum biochemistry, haemoglobin electrophoresis etc. studies in the bats.

4. Anticancer drugs
Effect of a number of anticancer drugs on the male reproductive organs, accessory glands and sperm morphology and physiology.

Field Of Research VICTORIA B. AGLAWE (RATHOD)

Reproductive Endocrinology in Taphozous kachhensis and
Hipposideros lankadiva

  • Histophysiology of Reproductive Endocrines.

  • Role of anterior pituitary in regulating the histophysiological
    changes in the female reproductive cycle.

  • Adaptive specializations.

Studies on the hypoglycemic effect of Tinospora cardiofolia in Mammals

  • Sugar Metabolism.

  • Anti-diabetic Effect .

  • Analysis of Phytomolecules.

Fluoride Toxicity in some parts of Maharashtra

Physiology of Stress.

Field Of Research DEEPAK D. BARSAGADE

  • Wild Sericulture
    1. Eco-friendly conservation of tropical tasar silk worm, Antheraea mylitta, eco-race Bhandara.
    2. Impact of various environmental factors & supplementary diet on tasar silkworm, Antheraea mylitta.
    3. Effect of various pathogens on the biology of tasar silk worm, Antheraea mylitta

  • Insect Neuroendocrinology
    1. Neuroendocrine regulation of post embryonic development.
    2. Neuroendocrine regulation of silk protein synthesis.
    3. Neuroendocrine control of reproduction and diapause.

  • Insect Molecular Biology
    1. Molecular mechanism of vitellogenesis
    2. Vitellogenin antibody production

  • Insect Pest Control
    1. Use of herbal biopesticides to control household pest


Department of History

Research Project in Progress
A Decade of Unrest – A Social, Economic and Political Study of India – 1875 to 1885; Sponsored by ICHR, New Delhi. Total outlay – Rs. 2 lakhs. Principal Investigator : Dr. (Mrs.) Shubha Johari.


Department of Economics

Ongoing Major research projects
Ongoinig research projects : Industrial Development in Post liberalization period- An analysis of nexus between trade liberalization and flow of foreign investment, environment quality and welfare gains


DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

Dr. Ashok T. Borkar

5) Working on one Minor R.P. with Prof. S. Lanjewar of PGTD of
Hislop Collage Nagpur (2005 – 2007)
(6) Applied for a MAJOR R. P. entitled ‘IMPACT OF INDUSTRILIZATION ,
URBANIZATION &MODERNIZATION ON ADAVASI WOMEN


Department of Psychology

Currently Working onCancer
Psychophysiology of Integral Meditation on Peace


Department of Education

Research Activity/Specialization

  • Environmental education.

  • Science education.

  • Financing of education.

  • Management of education.

  • Interdisciplinary researches.


Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Sr. No.

Research Project

Funding Agency

Principle Investigator

1

Development of Antidiabetic Drug From Natural Sources

AICTE,New Delhi

Dr. N.J. Gaikwad

2

Standardization of the Analytical Methods for Some Herbal Preparations

AICTE,New Delhi

Dr. N.J. Gaikwad

3

Influence of Environmentally Induced Oxidative Stress on the Bioavailability of some Drugs

AICTE,New Delhi

Dr. S. N. Umathe

4

Beta-Endorphin in the brain of Major Carp Cirrhinus mrigala

D.S.T., New Delhi

Dr. N. K. Subhedar

5

GnRH in the brain of the Indian Major Carp Cirrhinus mrigala and the Catfish Clarias batrachus In Situ Hybridization Study

I.C.A.R., New Delhi

Dr. N. K. Subhedar

6

Development and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants

National medicinal Plant Board, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Dept. of Pharm. Sci.

7

Development of Reference Standards of Phytoconstituents for herbal Standards

AICTE,New Delhi

Dr. N.J. Gaikwad

Ongoing Research Projects


Centre For Sericulture and Biological Pest Management Research

Research Projects

2005- 2008 Morphology and distribution of sensillae on the mulberry

and tasar silkworms in relation to feeding and ovipositor behaviour. By

DST under WOS-A for three years. New Delhi.

Arun M. Khurad

Professor

  • 2006-2009, Establishment of new continuous cell lines for the production of potentially useful insect baculoviruses-sponsored by UGC, New Delhi (Major Research Project) (Principal Investigator).

Departmental Research project Activity

  • 2005-2007, Morphology and distribution of sensillae on the mulberry and tasar silkworms in relation to feeding and oviposition behaviour. DST Project under Women Scientists Scheme-A (WOS-A), New Delhi.


Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre

The ongoing Research Projects:

The On-going Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre - Department of Biotechnology (RGBC-DBT) Support Programme i.e. M.Sc. Biotechnology Teaching programme which is approved & sanctioned by DBT, Min. of Sci. & Tech. Govt. of India, NewDelhi has been started in the year 2004. The students selection and admission are made on All India Combined Entrance Examination basis Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi under the DBT, Min. of Sci. & Tech. Govt. ofIndia, New Delhi.

The basic mandate of the Centre is to build up a strong foundation with necessary infrastructure for expanding the horizons of knowledge and its efficient dissemination thereby fulfilling the following objectives:

- Development of trained man-power in biotechnology field with special emphasis onEnvironmental & Fermentation Biotechnology

- Design & Development of indigenous fermentation technology through practical knowledge

- Development of indigenous Fermented Food products/ Low cost Medial New Biotech-pharmaceuticals etc.

- Prevention of Environmental deterioration through adoption of environment friendly biotech approach

- Protection of local germplasm & natural resources in view of sustainable development concept

- Awareness building and public education & orientation

- Development of the modest infra-structure through submission of more job oriented, marketing & consultancy oriented R&D proposals

- Interactions of students with nationally & internationally acclaimed scientists for exploring more collaboration in recent scientific development by organizing the Conferences,Seminars, Workshops at National as well as Intemational level

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