Professional Profile
Dr. Neelima Milind Deshpande
Objectives
To teach with passion and impart knowledge in chosen fields. To develop the students as sound Microbiologists, to encourage them to participate in research work right from the undergraduate level and to motivate them to develop all rounded personality with necessary soft skills and ethical values.
Microbes offer a wealth of potentialities. My objective is to conduct research and contribute in exploration of novel compounds from microbes, for the benefit of mankind.
Present position:
Working as an Associate Professor at Microbiology Department, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune 411004.
Academic Qualifications: Doctorate in Microbiology
Ph.D. from University of Pune in 2002 with the thesis titled “Biodegradation of Dimethoate- a carbamate group of organophosphorus insecticide”. Research work for the thesis was carried out at Microbiology Department, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, under the guidance of Dr. P. P. Kanekar.
Educational background:
Examination / Year / Board / University / Marks obtainedPh.D. / 2002 / University of Pune
M. Sc. (Microbiology) / 1980 / University of Pune / 72. 00 %
B. Sc.(Microbiology) / 1978 / University of Pune / 72.80 %
S. S. C. / 1974 / Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education / 75.40 %
Prizes and Awards:
1. Teacher fellowship by UGC was awarded for a period of 2 years
(April 2000 to March 2002.
2. Stood first in Pune University at B. Sc. and M. Sc. (Microbiology)
3. Dr. Wolf Vishniac Prize for standing First in Pune University at B. Sc.
4. Krishnaji Hari Joshi Prize for standing First in Pune University at B. Sc.
Research Interests:
Actinomycetes as a source of secondary metabolites like Antimicrobial agents, antitumor compounds, antitumor enzymes, antioxidants and more.
Extremophiles and their enzymes, Biodiversity studies using recent molecular tools, Studies on Biodegradation of Xenobiotic compounds.
Research Projects:
1. “Testing antimicrobial activity of partially purified antimicrobial agent from Actinomycetes against hospital isolates of MRSA and/or VISA/VRSA” Major research project funded by ICMR, Oct 2012 to Sept 2015. Principal investigator Dr. Neelima Deshpande (Rs. 38, 37, 594/-)
2.“Studies on river water/sediment isolates of Actinomycetes as a source of novel secondary metabolites” funded by UGC minor research project for year April 2011 to March 2013. Principal investigator Dr. Neelima Deshpande, Co-investigator Dr. Sujata Kale (Rs. 1.6 Lacs)
3. “Studies on the antimicrobial activity of Actinomycetes isolated from garden soil of Pune” Minor Research Project funded by BCUD, University of Pune for year April 2009 to March 2011. Principal investigator Dr. Neelima Deshpande (Rs 2.5 Lacs)
4. ‘Treatment of textile dyehouse effluent using biodegradation and biosorption’ Minor Research Project funded by BCUD, University of Pune for year July 2008 to 2010. Principal investigator Dr. B. D. Bhole, Co-investigator Dr. Neelima Deshpande. (Rs. 3 Lacs)
Teaching Experience:
Institution / Subject Taught / YearsUndergraduate / Science College, Satara / Microbiology / 1 year (Since 1981)
Abasaheb Garware
College, Pune. / Microbiology,
Microbial Genetics &
Molecular
Biology, Plant Tissue Culture / 30 years (Since 1982)
Postgraduate
In
Microbiology / Abasaheb Garware
College, Pune. / Molecular
Biology, and Recombinant DNA technology / 25 years
(Since 1987)
Postgraduate
In
Biodiversity / Abasaheb Garware
College, Pune. / Molecular tools in taxanomy,
Recombinant DNA technology / 7 years
( 2003-2010)
Papers published :
1. Kanekar P.P., Bhadbhade B.J., and Deshpande N. M. Sarnaik S. S (2004) ‘Biodegradation of Organophosphorus pesticides” Proc. Of Indian National Science Academy, D 70 (1), 57-70.
2. Deshpande N. M., Sarnaik S. S. and Kanekar P. P.(2004) “Optimization of Dimethoate degradation by Brevundimonas sp MCM B 427: Studies on interactive effects of environmental factors”, World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology,20, 455-462.
3. Deshpande N. M., Dhakephalkar P. K. and Kanekar P. P.(2001) “Plasmid mediated microbial degradation of Dimethoate by Pseudomonas aeruginosa MCM B -427”, Letters in Applied Microbiology, 33, 275-279.
4. Watve M. and Deshpande N. M. (1996), “Directed Mutagenesis”, Resonance,
March issue, 1996
5. Watve M., Palkar A,Mehendale S. and Deshpande N. M., (1995 ) “Cryptic genes: Are directed mutations always beneficial 7, Current Science, 68 (10) ,1039-1043.
6. Deshpande N. M., Gadre S. (1993)” Protoplast fusion between Corynaebacterium glutamicum and Bacillus subtilis”, Journal of Micro. Biotech, 8 (2), 33 – 35.
Oral presentation at International / National conferences :
1. Deshpande Neelima, Kale Sujata (2012) “Studies on the antimicrobial activity of Actinomycetes isolated from garden soil of Pune” presented at Regional Research Conference in Science (RRCS) ‘Innovation 2012’ at Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Wagholi, 26th and 27th March 2012
2.Sridevi N., Pundale A., Deshpande Neelima, Prabhune A.(2005) “Geobacillus caldoxylocyliticus: A novel thermophilic organism producing bile salt hydrolase and Penicillin V acylase” presented at International Thermophiles conference-From Evoulation to Revolution- at Gold Coast, Sept 18-22, (2005).
3. Deshpande N. M., Dhakephalkar P. K. and Kanekar P. P.(2001) “Genetic studies on dimethoate degradation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa MCM B 427” , Presented at the eighth national Conference on “Strategic approaches to protect environment” by Indian Women Scientist’s Association ,ARI, Pune, 12-14 September, 2001.
4. Kanekar P.P. ,Sarnaik S. S., Bhadbhade B.J., and Deshpande N. M.(2000), “Microbial degradation of Organophosphorous Pesticides” , Presented at the International Conference on “Women in Biotechnology, Environment and Nonconventional energy”, Hyderabad , 17 -21 Oct.2000
Poster presentation at International / National conferences :
1.Presentation of poster at University level of “Avishkar 2012” titled “Studies on the secondary metabolite/s obtained from Actinomycetes isolated from soil” by Deepika Kale, Purvi Wanjara and Dr. Neelima M. Deshpande, on 23rd Dec 2011 at University Of Pune, Pune.
2.Presentation of poster at zonal level of “Avishkar 2012” titled “Studies on the secondary metabolite/s obtained from Actinomycetes isolated from soil” by Deepika Kale, Purvi Wanjara and Dr. Neelima M. Deshpande, on 14th Dec 2011 at H.V. Desai college, Pune.
3. Poster presentation at ’Horizon 2010” Sinhagad college of Science, Pune on 28th Jan 2010 ‘Inhibition of SRB-a cause of corrosion in pipelines’ Additi Bhand, Gauri Desai, Jaydeep Sidhaye, Vikram Erande, Deshpande Neelima.
4. Poster presentation at ’Horizon 2010” Sinhagad college of Science, Pune on 28th Jan 2010 ‘Hydrocarbonplastic Luminescent Bacteria, a Solution to Hydrocarbon Pollution’ Manasi tahmankar, Tanvi Honap, Apoorva Bhalerao, Deshpande Neelima. (Awarded first prize)
5. Poster presentation at 48th annual conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) at I. I. T Madras, Chennai on 18th to 21st Dec. 2007 ‘Zoogloea ramigera – potential applications in dye and metal removal from aqueous solutions’ Deshpande Neelima, Tongaonkar Rucha, Bhide Ashwini, Mergu Prerana, Huparikar Mrinmayi
6. Poster presentation at 46th annual conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) at Osmania University , Hyderabad on 8th to 10th Dec. 2005 ‘Geobacillus caldoxylocyliticus: A novel thermophilic organism producing industrially important enzymes’ by Deshpande N. M., Nalawade R., Dhekane H. and Godse Y. Sridevi N. and Prabhune A.
7. Poster presentation at 48th annual conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) at I. I. T Madras, Chennai on 18th to 21st Dec. 2007 ‘Antibacterial activity of soil isolate of Actinomycetes’ Deshpande Neelima, Bhedasgaonkar Vishakha, Panse Madhura, Parvate Amar, Rahane Chinmay, Shitut Shraddha
8, Poster presentation at 46th annual conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) at Osmania University , Hyderabad on 8th to 10th Dec. 2005 ’Molecular diversity of thermophiles as determined by 16 S r DNA sequencing’ by Deshpande N. M., Baliga V., Khandekar S., Shah J. And Munot H.
Textbook/ Laboratory manual (For private Circulation):
1. Deshpande N. M , Bhole B. D. (2000) “ Basic Techniques in Microbiology” Based on F. Y. B. Sc. Syllabus.
A. Deshpande N. M , Bhole B. D. (2006) “ Laboratory Manual for First year B. Sc.” Based on F. Y. B. Sc. Syllabus.
Refresher Courses Completed:
Institution / Duration / Subject / GradeUniversity of Pune / 15.12.1992 to
11.01.1993 / Environmental
Science / O (Outstanding)
University of Pune / 18.02.1994 to
17.03.1994 / Microbiology / A+
University of Pune / 05.06.1996 to
02.07.1996 / Life Sciences / A
University of Pune / 23.09.1997 to
20.10.1997 / English for
Scientists (Life
Sciences) / A+
Workshops/conferences attended:
1. Seminar on ‘Scientific writing and communication skills’ 16th, 17th Feb 2008 organized by A G College and Vidnyan Bharati, Pune at A. G. College, Pune
2. “Train the Trainers” 22nd, 23rd May 2009 organized by BCUD, University of Pune
3. Workshop on “Guidelines for teaching Restructured T. Y. B. Sc Microbiology syllabus” 5th, 6th April 2010, organized by Microbiology Dept. University of Pune.
4. “ National Workshop on Undergraduate Biology Teachers 2012” Jan 11-13, 2012 at Sadanand Regency organised by Biotechnology department, Abasaheb Garware College and IISER, Pune 411004 (Attended and organized)
5. “Importance of NAAC Accreditation in College Development” Feb 6-8, 2012 at Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College, Pimpri, Pune 411018
6. National conference on “Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization” Feb 9 to 11, 2012 at Abasaheb Garware College, Pune 411004 (Attended and organized)
7. “Methodology and Details of Teaching-Learning in M Sc Microbiology” 17, 18 Feb. 2012 at Abasaheb Garware College, Pune 411004 (Attended and organized)
8. Attended the symposium on “Microbes: Molecular Ecology & Systematics” organized jointly by the Microbial Culture Collection (MCC), NCCS and AMI, Pune Unit, held at ‘Yashada’, Pune on 6th and 7th Sept 2012
9. Attended UGC sponsored National seminar on “Techniques and Applications in Forensic Science- Microbiology” organized by Microbiology Department, Y M College, Bharati Vidyapeth deemed University, Pune on 6th Oct 2012.
Other Academic Responsibilities and experience:
1. Training by Applied Biosystems Incorporation and Lab India at Delhi for working of Sequencer model ABI 310 (Dec. 2002)
2. Participated in Workshop on 'F Y, S Y and T. Y. B Sc.(Microbiology) Theory and Practical Syllabus restructuring
3. Participated in Workshop on M Sc. (Microbiology) Theory and Practical Syllabus restructuring
4. Member of board of paper-setters and examiners of Bharati Vidyapeeth University at undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Microbiology and Biotechnology since 2005.
5. Member of board of paper-setters and examiners of Pune University at undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Microbiology, Biodiversity.
6. Invited as a resource person to interact with Junior college science stream students to create awarness about ‘Biology as the career option’ at ‘Abasaheb Garware college and Vimlabai Garware college, Pune in July 2009.
7. Invited as a resource person at Waghire College, Saswad, Abeda Inamdar college, Fergusson College and Sinhagad College Pune.
Other Responsibilities
1. Worked since 2004-2011 as an in charge of ‘Savitribai Phule Vidyarthini Manch,- a Vidyarthi Kalyan Mandal of University of Pune sponsored activity for girl students. We arrange workshops, lectures, seminars, exhibitions, Interactive sessions, demonstrations and many more.
2. Worked as a member of a committee for preparation of Prospectus of the college since 2009-2012.
3. Incharge of a committee of ‘Soft skill Development program’ for passing out batches’ since 2007-2012
4. Member of a committee to prevent, ‘Sexual Harassment of Women staff and girl students’ since 2012
5. Member of a Research committee of the College. since 2012
Personal Information
Name: Neelima Milind Deshpande
Date of Birth: 01.12.1958
Present Position: Associate Professor in Microbiology
Place of Work: Department of Microbiology
M.E.S.’s Abasaheb Garware College, Karve Road,
Pune- 411004, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Tel No: +91-20-25440311/25440548
Address for Correspondence:
3, Asmita Apts, Happy Colony Lane#1,
Kothrud, Pune-411038
Tel No: +91-20-25449516
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