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:: Staff @ Pune Center ::
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Professor R. L. Deopurkar |
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Co-ordinator |
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Microbiologist. He has keen interest in science
popularisation, teaching students.
He is known as the best teacher in
microbiology.
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Professor Dilip G. Kanhere
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Founder Co-ordinator |
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Distinguished professor at Savitribai Phule Pune University. He is fellow of Indian Academy of Science. He is recipient of Meghanand Saha Award for Research in Theoretical Sciences- 2003 by UGC and senior associate ICTP.
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Professor K. P. Adhi |
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Experimental Physicist |
He has published more than 50
research papers in scientific
journals. Prestigious Late V. K.
Joag award winner.
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Dr. Harshada Babrekar |
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Principal Science Communicator
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She has 8 years of research experience and has special interest in developing scientific kits at various levels. She has more than 14 years of teaching experience at UG and PG level as well. She is recipient of best paper and presentation awards, and various fellowships and scholarships. She is associated with Lila Poonawalla Foundation (NGO) for 20 years. She is member of Indian Women Scientists Association (IWSA) and Indian Physics Association (IPA). She has written scripts for films and monoacting
competitions in science. Her story for
small kids related to science conducted
by Magic Pot magazine won 2nd prize at
national level. She was also felicitated
by Indian Women Scientist Association.
She has experience as editor for the
magazine for kids and other newsletter.
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Jasmine Kaur Duggal |
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Senior Science Communicator |
She is MSc in Physics from the Department
of Physics, University of Pune. She has work experience of 8 years in outreach
programs for school children. She has worked with Muktangan Exploratory Science
Centre, IUCAA and Sunday Science School. She has experience conducting sessions
for Homi Bhabha examination, preparing science demonstration videos, making
science toys, making science models. She has even conducted science shows and
theme based activities for teachers. She has conducted open ended projects for
undergraduates, organized inter school project competitions on science days,
organized quiz competitions as well.
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Ashish Thorve
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Junior Science
Communicator |
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He is
young enthusiastic
zoologist having
interest in nature and
traveling. He has
completed M.Sc. in
Zoology from Department
of Zoology, Savitribai
Phule Pune University.
He has experience in
molecular biology. He
uses his expertise in
subject to develop new
models and activities in
biology.
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Aboli Vishnupant Avhad |
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Botanist |
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She is
MSc in Botany from the Department of Botany,
University of Pune. She has 14 years of
experience in educational as well as in
research field. She has conducted formal and
non-formal education programs, workshops and
seminars in various schools for students and
citizens. She has worked with Biodiversity
Management Committee of Pune Municipal
Corporation. She has also worked as
Taxonomist in Indradhanushya Environment
Education and Citizenship Centre, Pune
Municipal Corporation. She was Senior
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Pragati Mahesh Kadam |
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Microbiologist |
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She has completed
M.Sc. Microbiology from Department of
Microbiology, Savitribai Phule Pune University. She has worked
with NGO called SPARC's
initiative i.e. "Shiku Anande," which was
implemented in 14 districts across
Maharashtra.
The project was launched to compensate
for the educational loss of students due
to Covid-19 outbreak.
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:: Associates
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Dr. Z. D. Kanhere |
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She has special
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Ms. Renuka Potdar |
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Graduated in fine arts from Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalay. She has worked with many artists on various projects like installation, Wall Painting and miniature artifacts. She also works on the material suitable to relevant environment.
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Mrs.
Krupa Yogesh Ajansondkar |
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She is a
Computer Engineer & worked as Web developer
for more than 19 years. Her area of
expertise is in developing the Web portals.
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Mayuri Patwardhan |
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Biologist |
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She has experience as
an Educator in life science. She
has graduated from Ruia college. she has
a special interest in astronomy and
psychology. |
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Kiran Bhimrao Ingle |
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Environmentalist |
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He has
completed Masters in Environment
science and technology. He is interested in environment, wildlife and research
in life science. He has worked with Forest department
of Govt. of Maharashtra,
various NGOs and worked as environmental
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Sachin Tulshiram Umare |
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He is B.E. Electronics
from YCCE Nagpur. He has teaching experience
of more than 16 years.
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Ratan D. Dhanorkar |
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Botanist |
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He has
completed M.Sc
(Botany) from Anand Niketan College,
Anandwan, Warora. He has also completed a
Key Biodiversity Area Identification and
Monitoring Course under the Green Skill
Development Programme of the MoEF&CC,
Government of India, New Delhi at BNHS. He
has special interest in life science and
Diversity study as well as in nature trails,
botanical surveys, etc.
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