CURRICULUM VITAE DR. LAXMIKANT BASAVRAJ DAMA M.Sc

CURRICULUM VITAE
DR. LAXMIKANT BASAVRAJ DAMA
M.Sc., Ph.D., M.S.F.T., F.Z.S.I., F.I.A.A.B., F.S.A.B., F.S.L.Sc.,
Date of Birth: 23/05/1972
Head, Department of Zoology,
D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science,
Pin 413002, Solapur (M.S.) INDIA
Mobile: 09422213325; 9637600090
Office: 0217-2323193
Office Fax: 0217-2728900
Laboratory: 0217-2370200
E-mail: southraj@gmail.com
Web Page: www.draj.itgo.com
Residence: 15, B, Vijaynager, Z.P. Colony, Bijapur Road, Solapur, Maharashtra
Pin-413004(M.S.) INDIA
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
Zoology. July 1998; Dr. B. A. Marathwada University, Aurangabad (M.S.) India. Title of the
thesis: "Effect of herbal Juglone on some systems of Frog, Albino Mice, Albino Rats, and
Broiler Chicks".
Ref. No. P.G. Ph.D./ Zool/ Dec-95/98-99/2608-15 (Date: 21-7-1998).
M.Sc.
Zoology 1 st class (Helminthology & Fishery) 1995; Dr. B. A. Marathwada University,
Aurangabad (M.S.) India.
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Zoology (Micro., Bot., Chem.) 1993; Shivaji University, Kolhapur (M.S.) India.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Teaching Experience: Total 12 years
Government Service (Govt. of Maharashtra)
Lecturer in Zoology- Govt. College of Arts & Science, Aurangabad 431 001 (M.S.) India.
Post Graduate (M.Sc.) February 1999 to April 2003
Under Graduate (B.Sc.) 3 rd August 1999 to 31 st December 2004
Head and Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology,
D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts & Science, Solapur.
Under Graduate (B.Sc.) 1 st January 2005 to till date
Post Graduate (M.Sc.) 1 st July 2005 to till date
Present Status:
Head and Assistant Professor,
Department of Zoology,
D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts & Science,
Solapur: 413 001 (M.S.) India.
Recognition For
Post Graduate Teacher, M.Phil. & Ph.D. by Research
Ref. No. SOL/UTY/AFFI/363/1045 (Date: 07/06/2006)
SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR
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Annexure-A: List of Published Research Papers
1. Dama L.B. and Jadhav B.V. Anthelmintic effect of Juglone on mature and Immature
Hymenolepis nana in mice. Rivista di Parassitologia. 2: 301-302 (1997). (ISSN: 0035-
6387).
2. Jadhav B.V. and Dama L.B. Chemotherapeutic studies against Coutugnia in Gallus
domesticus. Rivista di Parassitologia. 2: 303-306 (1997). (ISSN: 0035-6387).
3. Dama L. B. and Jadhav B. V. Isolation and purification of lipid in intestine of Gallus
domesticus. Rivista di Parassitologia. 3: 419-421 (1997). (ISSN: 0035-6387).
4. Dama L.B., Rojatkar S. R. and Jadhav B.V. Effect of petroleum ether extract from neem
berries (Azadirachta indica L) on Hymenolepis nana in Mice. Rivista di Parassitologia. 14
(3): 415-418 (1997). (ISSN: 0035-6387).
5. Dama L.B and Jadhav B.V. Cestocidal activity of Vidhang fruit extract. Rivista di
Parassitologia. 15(3): 249-252 (1998). (ISSN: 0035-6387).
6. Dama L.B. Poul B.N. Hafeez MD and Jadhav B. V. Anthelminthic activity of neem fruits.
Rivista di Parassitologia. 15(3): 273-276 (1998). (ISSN: 0035-6387).
7. B. N. Poul, L. B. Dama and B. V. Jadhav. Enzymatic spectrum of herbal Plants Plumbago
Linn. Asian Journal of Chemistry. 11 (1): 273-275 (1999). (ISSN: 0970-7077).
8. B. N. Poul, L.B. Dama and B. V. Jadhav. Bioactive spectra of Plumbagin. Asian Journal of
Chemistry. 11 (1): 144-148 (1999). (ISSN: 0970-7077).
9. Dama L.B., Poul B.N. and Jadhav B.V. Antimicrobial activity of Napthoquinonic
compounds. Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring. 8: 213-215 (1999).
(ISSN: 0971-0965).
10. Poul B.N, Dama L.B., and Jadhav B.V. Positive inotropic activity of Plumbagin. D. E. I.
Journal of Science and Engineering Research. 11: 26-29 (1999).
11. Dama L.B., Poul B.N., Jadhav B.V and Hafeez MD. Effect of Herbal "Juglone" on
Development of the plant parasitic nematode (Meloidogyne Spp.) on Arachis hypogaea L.
Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring. 9: 73-75 (1999). (ISSN: 0971-
0965).
12. B.N. Poul, D.S. Mukadam and L.B. Dama. Anti-inflammatory activity of Plumbago
zylanica. Fronteries in Botany. 1: 91-93 (1999).
13. Poul B. N., Mukadam D. S., Chokeda D. M. and Dama L. B. (2000). Anti -inflammatory
activity of Lawsonia alba. Proceedings of International Congress on Ayurveda 2000.
Chennai. Tamilnadu, India. Jan 28-30. Pp 202-203.
14. Poul B.N., Mukadam D.S. and Dama L.B. (2000).Anti-inflammatory activity of Lawsonia
alba.
15. Dama L.B., Kirdak R.V., Hafeez Md. and Jadhav B.V. Control of the Helminthiasis vector
snail Lymnaea auricularia by fresh water fish, Clarius batrachus. Journal of Experimental
Zoology India. 3(2): 137-139 (2000). (ISSN: 0972-0030).
16. Mane A.S., Chavan V.P., Bhavsar S.B., Dama L.B. and Shingare M.S. Synthesis of new
organophosphorus compounds: Their pesticidal and nematicidal activity. Oriental Journal
of Chemistry.16 (3): 475-478 (2000). (ISSN NO. 0970-7077).
17. Dama L.B. Effect of naturally occurring napthoquinones on root- knot nematode
Meloidogyne spp. Indian Phytopathology. 55 (1): 67-69 (2002). (ISSN: 0367-973X).
18. Dama L.B and Kirdak R.V. Effect of Vidhang seed extract against Ascaridia galli in
naturally infected fowls ( Gallus domesticus). Journal of Parasitic Disease. 26: 48-49
(2002). (ISSN: 0971-7196).
19. Shaikh F.I., Mohammad I.F., Quazi S.S., Hashmi S., Ansari N.T. and Dama L.B. Effect of
mercuric and cadmium chloride on oxygen consumption of freshwater crab Barytelphusa
cunicularis. Journal of Aquatic Biologists. 1: 165-167 (2010).
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20. Jawale C.S., Kirdak R.V. and Dama L.B. (2010). Larvicidal Activity of Cestrum
nocturnum (Solanaceae: Solanales) on Aedes aegypti. Bangladesh Journal of
Phrmacology. 5: 39-40 (ISSN: 1991-007X (Print); 1991-0088 (Online).
21. Jawale C.S. and Dama L.B. Hematological changes in the fresh water fish, Cyprinus
carpio exposed to sub-lethal concentration of piscicidal compounds from Cestrum species
(Family : Solanaceae). National Journal of Life Sciences, 7(1): 81-84 (2010). (ISSN: 0972-
995X).
22. Jawale C.S., Dama L.B. Insecticidal potential of Cestrum sp. (Solanaceae: Solanales)
against Tribolium castaneum and Tribolium confusum (Herbst) (Coleoptera -
Tenebrionidae) Deccan Current Science, 3(2): 155-161. (ISSN 0975 –3044).
23. Jawale C.S., Dama L.B. (2010). Preparation and Characterisation of Tincture of
sphaeranthus Indicus (L) by co-chemical characteristics. Biosci. Disc., L (1): 18-20.
24. Patil S.S., Nikam S.A., Dama S.B., Chondekar R.P., Kirdak R.V. and Dama L.B. (2011).
Prevalence of hepatitis-B surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity in Solapur District,
Maharashtra State, India. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science. 10(2): 91-94. (ISSN:
1607-0755 EISSN: 2076- 0299)
25. Shamkumar Deshmukh and Laxmikant Dama (2011). Nanotechnology emerging field in
Science. Indian Streams Research Journal. 1(3): 217-218 (ISSN: 2230-7850).
26. Nikam S.V., Dama S.B., Saraf S.A., Jawale C.S., Kirdak R.V., Chondekar R.P., Patil S.
S., Deshmukh P.S., Shaikh F.I., and Dama L.B. (2011). Prevalence of red cell
alloimmunization in repeatedly transfused patients with Β- Thalassemia in Solapur District,
Maharashtra State, India. UGC-Sponsored Proceedings of the National-Level Workshop
cum Seminar on ‘Bio-Resources for Bio-Industries and Economic Zoology’, January-
2011, Solapur, Maharashtra, India. 1-3. (ISBN 81-903603-6-1)
27. Deshmukh D.R., Kare M.A. and Dama L.B. (2011). Diversity of aquatic macrophytes from
nathsagar dam paithan, Dist. Aurangabad. UGC-Sponsored Proceedings of the National-
Level Workshop cum Seminar on ‘Bio-Resources for Bio-Industries and Economic
Zoology’, January- 2011, Solapur, Maharashtra, India. 41-42. (ISBN 81-903603-6-1)
28. Deshmukh P.S. Dummalod C.B. and Dama L.B. (2011). Artificial control measures of
pestiferous land snail, macrochlamys petrosa (Hutton). UGC-Sponsored Proceedings of the
National-Level Workshop cum Seminar on ‘Bio-Resources for Bio-Industries and
Economic Zoology’, January- 2011, Solapur, Maharashtra, India. 43-45. (ISBN 81-903603-
6-1).
29. Tembhurkar V.R., Chintawar S.S., Dama S.B., Arvikar P.G. and Dama L.B. (2012).
Detection of respiration deficiency mutants of Saccharomyces cerevisiae by MBRT test.
Dav International Journal Of Science. 1(1): 29-31. ISSN: 2277-5536 (Print); 2277 -5641
(Online).
30. Nikam S.V., Dama S.B., Jawale C.S., Deshmukh P.S., Patil S.S. , Tembhurkar V.R. and
Dama L.B. (2012). Height and weight correlation in thalassemic patients from Solapur
District, Maharashtra, India. DAV International Journal of Science. 1(1): 54-57. ISSN:
2277-5536 (Print); 2277-5641 (Online).
31. Deshmukh P.S., Dummalod C.B. and Dama L.B. (2012). A morphological study of
reproductive system of pestiferous land snail Macrochlamys petrosa from Aurangabad,
Maharashtra, India. DAV International Journal of Science. 1(1): 68-71. ISSN: 2277-5536
(Print); 2277-5641 (Online).
Communicated:
32. Jawale C.S., Dama L.B. And Dama S.B. Toxicological Evaluation of Plant Cestrum
Nocturnum L. (Solanaceae: Solanales) On Freshwater Snail Lymnea Acuminata and Fish
Poecilia Reticulate. Pakistan Journal of Zoology.
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33. Jawale C.S., Dama L.B. And Dama S.B. Effect of Saponin from Cestrum Nocturnum on
Human and Rat Erythrocytes. Pakistan Journal of Zoology.
34. Nikam S. V., Dama S. B., Dama L.B., Jawale C. S. Mortality in thalassemic patients from
Solapur district, Maharashtra state, India. Archives of biological sciences, Belgrade.
35. Nikam S. V., Dama S. B., Dama L. B. and Jawale C. S. Geographical distribution and
prevalence percentage of thalassemia from Solapur District, Maharashtra, India. Scottish
Medical Journal. (2011).
Annexure-B (List of Symposia, Seminars, Conferences and Workshops)
Symposia, Seminars and Conferences (Paper Presentation):
1. A new tape worm Mogheia lopez Neyra, 1944 from Passer domesticus from Hyderabad
(A.P) India. 66th Annual session of National Academy of Sciences, India. Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad (M.S.), October 31-November 2, 1996.
Pp-56-57.
2. Anthelmintic effect of Juglone on mature and immature Hymenolepis nana in mice. Second
Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases. Hyderabad (A.P), August 18-22, 1997. P-274.
3. Effect of petroleum ether extract from neem berries ( Azadirachta indica L.) on
Hymenolepis nana in mice. Second congress of Federation of Indian Physiological
Societies. Tirupati (A.P), September 15-17, 1997. P-42.
4. Isolation and purification of lipid in intestine of Gallus domesticus .14th National
Symposium on Recent Trends in Life Sciences (Indian Society of Life Sciences). Punjabi
University, Patiala (Punjab), October 23-25, 1997. P- 84; 110.
5. The Neem tree: Its contribution to the environment. International workshop cum Seminar
on Environmental Medical Ethics and Biodiversity. Ahemadnagar (M.S.), Jan uary 13-16,
1998. Pp-17-18.
6. Effect of herbal ‘Juglone’ on development of the plant parasitic nematode on Arachis
hypogaea L. 50th Annual Meeting of the Indian Phytopathological Society. Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad (M.S.), February 17-19, 1998. Pp-46-47.
7. Effect of naturally occurring napthoquinones on root-knot nematode Meloidogyne spp.
National Seminar on Environmental Awareness and Natural Resources Conservation.
Aurangabad (M.S.), December 25-27, 1998. P-15.
8. Hepatoprotective effect of Juglone on CCl4 induced hepatic damage in broiler chicks. 20 th
Annual Conference ( Indian Society for Comparative Animal Physiology) Aurangabad,
January 28-30, 1999. P-7.
9. Antibacterial activity of Juglone against E. coli infection induced in albino rats. 3rd
International / 15th National Symposium (I ndian Society of Life Sciences). Bangalore
University, Bangalore (K.A), February 11-13, 1999.
10. Dimethoate induced effect on albino mice. National Seminar on Pollution, its Control and
Disaster Planning. Deogiri College, Aurangabad (M.S.), February 27-28, 1999.
11. State level Seminar on InfoTech: Challenges of 21 st Century. Government College of Arts
and Science, Aurangabad, (M.S.), January 22-23, 2000.
12. Anthelminthic Activity of Lawsone on Fasciola hepatica. International Conference on
Probing in Biological System. Government Institute of Science, Mumbai, (M.S.), February
7-11, 2000.
13. Seminar on Indian Medicinal Plants – Update 2000 (Marathwada Statutory Development
Board, Aurangabad) Latur (M.S.), September 23-24, 2000.
14. National-Level Seminar on Sustainable Environment: Challenges of the Next Millennium.
Aurangabad (M.S.), December 16-17, 2000.
15. Bio-fertilizers and integrated Disease-pest management. Aurangabad (M.S.), 8 -9 Sept.,
2001.
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16. National Conference on Living Resources for Bio-industries. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Marathwada University, Aurangabad (M.S.), December 22-23, 2001.
17. Seminar on Availability, Utilization and Protection of Plant Wealth. Aurangabad (M.S.),
December 14, 2002.
18. National Conference on ‘Emerging Pollutants: Impact on Health, Agriculture and
Environment’, Aurangabad (M.S.), January 29-31, 2004.
19. National conference on ‘Fish and their Environment’ Dr. B.A.M. University, Aurangabad
(M.S.), February 09-11, 2004.
20. Regional-Level Seminar on Selected Topics of Revised Syllabus in Zoology. Moulana
Azad College, Aurangabad. (M.S.), September 10-11, 2004.
21. Workshop on Conservation and Management of Lakes, Indian Association of Aquatic
Biology, Hyderabad, April 22-23, 2005. (Attended)
22. State-Level Seminar on ‘Statistical Ecology” at Modern College, Pune, December 10-11,
2005.
23. Seminar cum workshop on ‘Role of Biotechnology for Mankind’. At Walchand College,
Solapur (M.S.), January 5-7, 2006. (Attended)
24. National conference on ‘Microbial Technology for Sustainable Agriculture’, at Dayanand
College of Arts &Science, Solapur (M.S.), January 23-24, 2006. (Attended).
25. Cestode parasites of Gallus domesticus from Western part of Maharashtra, India. 17 th All
India Congress of Zoology and National Symposium on Co-existence with Friendly Fauna
in India. Vidhyavardhini College, Baramati (M.S.), October 15-17, 2006.
26. National Seminar on Biotechnology Opportunities and Challenges. Walchand College of
Arts and Science, Solapur (M.S.), February 28, 2008.
27. Prevalence of cercaria from Sambhaji Talab at Solapur. National Seminar on Changing
Biodiversity Scenario in India: Initiatives for Creation, Sustainable Utilization and
Retention of Wealth. Devgiri College, Aurangabad, July 14-15, 2008.
28. Hepatoprotective activity of 5-hydroxy, 1-4 napthoquinone against CCl4 induced hepatic
damage in broiler chicks. UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on Modern Trends for Nature
Conservation. Balbhim Arts Science and Commerce College, Beed, October 4-5, 2008.
29. National Conference on Biodiversity and Physiology of Aquatic Resources in Sustainable
Development for Rural Livelihood. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad (M.S.), October 24-25, 2009.
30. Hepatitis C Virus Transfused In Thalassemia Major Patients. UGC-Sponsored National
Conference on Biodiversity and Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Department of Zoology, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur (M.S.),
January 29-30, 2010.
31. UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Advances in Helio Physics Department of
Physics, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur (M.S.), February 5-6,
2010.
32. UGC-Sponsored National Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials, Sensors and
Instrumentation. D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur (M.S.), January
21-22, 2011.
33. Prevalence of red cell alloimmunization in repeatedly transfused patients with Β-
Thalassemia in Solapur District, Maharashtra, India. UGC-Sponsored National Level
Workshop cum Seminar on “Bio-Resources for Bio-Industries and Economic Zoology”
Organized by Department of Zoology, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science,
Solapur (M.S.), January 24-25, 2011.
34. UGC-Sponsored National conference on ‘Challenges to Biodiversity Conservation’,
Dayanand Science College, Latur (M.S.), February 5-6, 2011.
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35. Study of Evolutionary Challenges in Agriculture. UGC-Sponsored National conference on
‘Recent trend in Evolutionary Biology' Rajarshi Shahu Mahavidhyalaya, Lature on 23rd
and 24th February 2011.
36. UGC-Sponsored State level Seminar on ‘Application of Aqua biology and Bio-Technology
for improving Agricultural trends in rural development.’ Kallam District: Osmanabad
(M.S.), February 15, 2011.
37. Workshop on ‘Alternatives to use of Animals in Life Science Education for Zoology
Teachers’. Organized by Department of Zoology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, (K.A.)
and in Collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi-Doerencamp Centre (MGDC), Bharatidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli, July 9, 2011.
General Description of duties and responsibilities:
• Teaching UG and PG Zoology students
• Guiding Masters level graduate students for Project.
• Guiding Ph.D. students in the Subject Zoology
• Planning and implementation of research projects in Zoology, Parasitology and
Pharmacology
• Conducting technical meetings, presenting advanced subject matter seminars,
• Identification of research priorities and formulating work strategy as desired with
available resources.
• Extension activities for dissemination of research findings and other relevant information.
• Analysis of data, concise report writing, preparing status review and reports, scientific
documentation and popular report presentations, editing scientific writing, compiling and
amalgamating subject matter advancements.
• Assisting in allied subject areas as and when needed.
• Member, NSS Committee, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur..
Administrative Experience at Directorate of Higher Education, Maharashtra State, Pune
Cooperate to the Director of Higher Education, for educational work to help Government
of Maharashtra as and when needed.
Subject Expert- Teacher Selection Committee
V.G. Shivdare College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Solapur, For 1) Molecular
Genetics and 2) Animal and Plant Development Ref. No. SOL/BUCD/DH/866 Dt.
25/08/2009 and 369/2009-10 Dt. 28-8-2009
Walchand College of Arts and Science, Solapur. For Biotechnology Ref. No. WCS/2011-
12/717. 26-8-2011.
University Work
Chairman for Examination: Solapur University, Solapur (M.S.) India
M.Sc. Zoology 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012
Member, Syllabus framing committee (Solapur University, Solapur)
M.Sc. Zoology
B.Sc. Zoology
B.Sc. Biotechnology
Examiner, Theory paper setter, Conducting Practical exams and Syllabus setting: Solapur
University, Solapur
M.Sc. Zoology
M.Sc. Genetics
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M.Sc. Biotechnology
B.Sc. Zoology
B.Sc. Biotechnology
Research Experience: 17 years
• Dr. B. A. Marathwada University, Aurangabad and National Chemical Laboratory, Pune
(MS), From July -1995 to December 2004.
• D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur January 2005 to till today.
Ph.D. Thesis Supervised: Ph. D. in Zoology, Registered Candidates
Sr.
No
.
Name of the
Candidate
Title Reference No.
(Date of
1 Sandhya Shinde Habitat, Status, Threats, Conservation and
Restoration Strategies of Ardeotis
Nigriceps (Vigors) In Solapur District,
Maharashtra State, India
2 Pathan A. Population Dynamics, Histopathological
and Histochemical Study of
Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites in
Freshwater Fishes from Latur District,
Maharashtra State, India
3 Chanderki
Mohasina
Sirajoddin
Screening of Some Medicinal Plants for In
Vitro Anticestodal Activity on Parasites of
Capra Hircus
Registration)
SUS/BCUD/PGB
UTR/PET-
2010(June)
/ 2010-11/2879
Dt. 16-7-2010
(July 2010)
SUS/BCUD/PGB
UTR/PET-
2010(June)
/ 2010-11/2879
Dt. 16-7-2010
(July 2010)
SUS/BCUD/PGB
UTR/PET-
2010(June)
/ 2010-11/2879
Dt. 16-7-2010
(July 2010)
Degree
Awarded
Work Experience:
• Experimental chemotherapy
• Strong background in Parasitology
• Expertise in sterility checking, media preparation, water analysis, handling acid/base liable
Compounds and explosives.
• To determine the efficacy of organism in bioactive compounds from natural resources.
• Experience in all aspects of modern analytical techniques including separation, purification and
characterization of compounds using various analytical tools.
• Assay known: Antibiotic Assay
PROFICIENCY IN COMPUTERS:
I. Word Processing Packages -Microsoft Word, Micro Soft Power Point and OFFICE 2000,
XP,2003, XP 2007.
II. Web designing, Advanced web editing HTML; Bio statistical Packages
III. Advanced web applications of Internet and E-Mail., Server based networking,
IV. Photoshop (image editing), Simple video and sound editing
WEB DESIGNING:
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Indian Association of Aquatic Biologists, Hyderabad; Dayanand Institutions, Solapur;
Microbiologist Society, Osmanabad
Research Interests:
• Utilization of plant products for helminthic disease and pest control.
• Isolation and Purification of bioactive compounds from natural products.
• Chemotherapy and Toxicology
• Study and control of environmental pollution, protection of wild animals.
• Micropaleontology, vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, Taxonomy and Biodiversity.
Orientation Course
1. Participated 73 rd Orientation Course at UGC-ASC Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada
University, Aurangabad, from 03-07-2008 to 30-07-2008 and obtained Grade A.
Refresher Course
1. Participated 17 th Refresher Course in the subject Zoology at UGC-ASC, Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, from 04-03-2010 to 24-03-2010 and obtained
Grade A.
Annexure-C
(References; Major Research Project; Awards; Representative; Life membership; Executive
Committee Member; Extra-curricular activity)
References:
Dr. Rambhau V. Kirdak
Ex-Director, Higher Education, Maharashtra State
Principal, Yogeshwari Mahavidhyalaya, Ambajogai, Dist: Beed, Mobile.9423973335
Prof. Md. Hafeez
Vice Chancellor,
Sri Venkateshwara Agricultural University, Tirupati- 517502 (AP) INDIA.
Phone: 0091-8574- 2225997 , Fax: 0091-8574-227932, E-mail: hafeezvet@yahoo.com
Prof. Ramesh P. Chondekar
Department of Zoology,
Dr. B. A. Marathwada University, Aurangabad- 431001 (M.S.) INDIA
Phone: 0091-240 – 2400432; Mobile: 9422159321, E-mail: chondekarrp@gmail.com
UGC Sanctioned Major Research Project
Ongoing Research Projects
Source: University Grants Commission (WRO) Pune
Project Title: ‘Study of Zoonotic Waterborn Protozoan Parasites from Freshwater Bodies in
Solapur, Maharashtra State, India’
File No: 47-1487/10 (WRO) 2010.
Position: Principal Investigator
Period of Execution: Two Years (February 2011- Mach 2013).
Total Cost: Rs. 1 01000 = 00
Goal: The major goal of this project is to develop.
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Ongoing Research Projects
Source: University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi.
Project Title: ‘Screening of Medicinal Plants for In Vitro Anthelminthic Activity on Parasites of
Gallus gallus domesticus’
File No: 39-645/2010 (SR) UGC New Delhi, Dated: 10 th January 2011.
Position: Principal Investigator
Period of Execution: Three Years (March 2011- Mach 2014).
Total Cost: Rs. 5, 72,000=00
Goal: The major goal of this project is to develop.
Completed Research Projects
Source: University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi.
Project Title: Faunal diversity of helminth parasites of freshwater fishes from Maharashtra State,
India.
File No: F-30-193 / 2004 (Sr) New Delhi, Dated: 19/11/2004
Position: Co-Investigator
Period of Execution: Three Years (March 2011- Mach 2014).
Total Cost: Rs. 6, 51,600=00
Goal: The major goal of this project is to develop.
UGC-Sponsored National Conference Organized (2010)
Convener
1. UGC-Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity and Conservation of Nature and
Natural Resources. Department of Zoology, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science,
Solapur. 29-30 Jan. 2010.
File No. 24-1824/10 (WRO) Pune, Dated 8 th October 2010.
UGC-Sponsored National Level Workshop cum Seminar Organized (2011)
Convener
2. UGC-Sponsored National Level Workshop cum Seminar on “Bio-Resources for Bio-
Industries and Economic Zoology” Organized by Department of Zoology, D.B.F.
Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, 24 th -25 th Jan. 2011.
File No. 24-1824/10 (WRO) Pune, Dated 8 th October 2010.
INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL JOURNAL ARTICLES UNDER REVIEW
Journal Referee
Sr. Name of the Journal International Publisher Manuscript
No
/ National
Reference no.
1 African Journal of
Biotechnology
International Academic Journals Ref: AJB-10-538
2 International Journal International Academic Journals Ref: IJMMS-11of
Medicine and
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EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
Representative (For India-2001 to till date)
International Ichthyoparasitology Newsletter (Online), non remunerative invited assignment
Councilor
Society of Australian Systematic Biologist, Australia (2011-2013).
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Associate Editor (2004-2005)
Indian Journal of Aquatic Biology.
Coordinator, Electronic Forum (For National Level)
Indian Association of Aquatic Biology,
Chief Editor
Proceedings of UGC-Sponsored National-Level Workshop cum Seminar on “Bio-Resources for
Bio-Industries and Economic Zoology” January 2011. Published by Dayanand Institutions,
Solapur, Maharashtra State, India.( (ISBN 81-903603-6-1).
Executive Editor
DAV International Journal of Science ( Print and Online ISSN: 2277-5536 (Print); 2277 -5641
(Online). Publication of Dayanand Institutions, Solapur, Maharashtra State, India
(www.davjournal.org).
Coordinator, Electronic Forum
DAV International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (Print and Online), Pub lication of
Dayanand Institutions, Solapur, Maharashtra State, India.
Peer Review Committee
Executive Committee Member
Indian Pharmacological Society: 2004; 2009 and 2011
Awards: Fellow
Zoological Society of India F.Z.S.I.
Indian Association of Aquatic Biology F.I.A.A.B.
Society of Life Sciences F.S. L. Sc.
Society for Applied Biotechnology (TN) F.S.A.B.
Corporate Member
Society of Fisheries Technologist, Cochin M.S.F.T.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION, BOARDS, OFFICES & COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Membership: International
1. Society of Australian Systematic Biologist, Australia. 2001 – till date
2. International Society for Environmental Information Sci., Regina, Canada. 2005 –till date
3. International Society of Lyophilization (Freeze-Drying) 2008 – till date
4. International Society of Zoological Sciences-2011-till date.
Life Membership: National
5. Indian Science Congress Association, (Govt. of India) Kolkata LM-9912
6. Indian Phytopathology, (IARI) New Delhi
7. Indian Society for Parasitology, (CDRI) Lucknow. LM-511
8. Indian Society for Comparative Animal Physiology, Tirupati.
9. Indian Association of Aquatic Biology, Hydrabad. LM-106
10. The Academy of Environmental Biology, (ITRI) Lucknow. LM-426
11. Zoological Society of India, Bhubaneswar.
12. Society for Reproductive Biol. & Comparative Endocrinology Chennai. LM-248
13. Indian Fisheries Association, (CIFE) Mumbai.
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14. Bioinformatics Institute of India. U.P. LM-1413
15. Society of Fisheries Technologists, (CIFT) Cochin.
16. Tamil Nadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science, Chennai LM-536
17. Indian Society for Root Crops, Tiruvanthapuram,
18. Indian Society of Hydrologist, Roorki
19. Microbiologist Society, Osmanabad LM-17
20. Society of Life Sciences, Satna (M.P.)
21. Indian Pharmacological Society, Pondicherry. LM-63
22. Society for Applied Biotechnology (TN)
23. The Biotech Research Society (NIIST) CSIR, Trivandrum
Extra-curricular activity:
I have passed elementary, intermediate drawing grade examination and mastery in metal art on
aluminum, copper, and brass sheet. Till this date, I have made 65 metal embossing arts, out of
which 20 are on wild animals and endangered species. Visit my Metal Art Images on web page:
http://www.draj.itgo.com/Photo_htm
(Laxmikant B. Dama)
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