Awards and Honours
• Consolation Prize for the poser presented entitled, “FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy - A non-destructive approach to study biomineralization in Nerita oryzarum (Recluz, 1841)”, in UGC and ICSSR sponsored National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Sustainable Development’ organized by Dept. of Zoology, Kirti Doongursee College from 23rd – 24th January 2015.
• Best Paper Presentation Award for the poster presented entitled, “Screening of heavy metal resistant bacteria from Papadi Lake of Vasai Taluka of Maharashtra” in International Conference on Emerging Trends & Challenges in Science & Technology at Bangkok, organized by International Society of Science & Technology & Bioinformatics from 3rd - 5th November 2014.
• Best Paper Award for the poster presented entitled, “Screening of heavy metal resistant bacteria from Nale Lake of Vasai Taluka of Maharashtra” in UGC sponsored National Conference on Concepts & New Trends in Aerobiology & Allergy, organized by the Dept. of Botany & Zoology of Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan’s Hazarimal Somani College from 29th - 30th November 2013.
• Bestowed as ‘Fellow of Life Sciences Leaflets’.
• Third Prize for paper co-authored, “Production of aflatoxin by Aspergillus flavus using freshly grated coconut as a substrate” presented in National Seminar on ‘Fungi & Health Care’ organized by Dept. of Botany, Mithibai College from 6th - 7th January 2012.
Keynote Address/Resource Person
• Delivered Keynote Address in National Seminar on Computer Science & Bio-Science, organized by Dept. of Life Science & Computer Application, Mandsaur Institute of Science & Technology, MP on 6th April 2013.
• Invited as ‘Resource Person’ in Workshop of T.Y.B.Sc. Applied Component-Environmental Science & Pollution at B.N. Bandodkar College, on 2nd March 2013.
Membership of Association/Bodies
• Indian Science Congress Association
• Life member of International Journal - Bionano Frontiers
• Life Member of International Journal of Life Science Leaflets
• Life Member of Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences
• Life Member of Journal of Aquatic Biology
Editorial Board Membership & Reviewer
• ‘Potential Reviewer’ for International Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences
• International Journal of Medical Science & Clinical research, IGM Publication
• International Journal of Life Sciences Leaflets
• International Journal of Microbiology Research
Minor Research Projects
• Principal Investigator for ongoing UGC funded Minor Research Project as Principal Investigator entitled “Limno-ecological status of Papdi and Nale Lakes from Vasai-Virar Taluka in District Thane, Maharashtra India” from 2014-16.
• Principal Investigator for Minor Research Project entitled “Bioaccumulation of heavy metals and xenoestrogens in few commercially imperative pelagic and benthic fishes from coastal waters off the Mumbai Coast”, funded by University of Mumbai in 2014-15.
• Principal Investigator for Minor Research Project entitled “Screening of herbal drug for embryo protective activity in Adriamycin induced toxicity in chick embryo”, funded by University of Mumbai in 2011-12.
• Principal Investigator for Minor Research Project entitled “Limnological assessment of a lentic eco-habitat, ‘Gaondevi Talao’ in western suburbs of Mumbai with reference to physico-chemical characteristics & phytoplankton diversity”, funded by University of Mumbai in 2008-09.
• Co-investigator for Minor Research Project entitled “Nutritional status of Harpodon nehereus (Ham-Buch) in the present scenario of intruding anthropogenic activities”, funded by University of Mumbai in 2006-07.
• Co-investigator for Minor Research Project entitled “Environmental impact of Ganapati iIdol visarjan (immersion) at Juhu Beach & Mahim Beach along the Mumbai Coast”, funded by University of Mumbai in 2002-03.
Administrative Appointments
• Co-convener of Committee to organize ‘Teachers & Students Training Programmes of University of Mumbai from 2014
• Co-ordination Committee for PG Teaching, Coordinator for M.Sc. I - University of Mumbai from 2010-14
• Examination Committee of Mithibai College from 2013-15.
• Chairman of Alumni Association of Mithibai College in 2012-13
• Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Mithibai College from 2009 till date
• Quality Sustenance and Quality Enhancement Cell (QSQEC) from 2012-14
• Women Development Cell of Mithibai College from 2008-12
• Magazine Committee of Mithibai College from 2004-14
• Vice-chairman of ‘Nisarg’ - Nature Club of Mithibai College from 2010-12
Achievements/Invitations/Recognitions
• Invited to judge Research Projects of Honours Programme organized by Dept. of Life Sciences, K. C. College Churchgate on 27th January 2015.
• Invited to judge events in intercollegiate fest ‘Vivaxious’ organized by Dept. of Biological Sciences, VIVA College Virar on 19th January 2015.
• Invited to judge R-East Ward Science, Mathematics & Environment Exhibition at Gundecha Education Society’s High School, Kandivali on 5th December 2014.
• Invited to evaluate Science Research Projects in District Children Science Congress-2014 for Mumbai district North on 30th September 2014, I. B. English School Borivali.
• Invited to conduct interviews for ‘Action Research’ for the Dr. Homi Bhabha Bal Vaidnyanik Competition organized by Greater Mumbai Science Teachers Association at Social Service League High School, Elphinstone Road on 16th February 2014.
• Co-convener of Committee to organize ‘Teachers & Students Training Programmes’ of University of Mumbai from 2014 onwards.
• Invited to evaluate Science Research Projects in District Children Science Congress-2013 for Mumbai district West zone at St. Anne’s High School, Borivali on 1st October 2013.
• Recognized as a Teacher of the University of Mumbai for the Ph.D. degree in Zoology from 18th January 2013.
• Member panel discussion on ‘Gender Sensitization’ on occasion of celebration of ‘Yuva Divas’, jointly organized by Mithibai College & University of Mumbai on 11th January 2013.
• Member of Syllabus Committee of University of Mumbai for the T.Y.B.Sc. Applied Component - Environmental Science & Pollution 2013.
• Recognized as Ph.D. Guide/Supervisor in the subject of Zoology by Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University from 26th December 2012.
• Convener of the M.Sc. II Zoology - Environmental Science & Co-convener of the M.Sc. II Zoology - Biotechnology Paper V Syllabus Committee of University of Mumbai 2012.
Research Papers Published
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Hepatoprotective effect of Herbal drug on Adrriamycin induced toxicity in developing chick embryos”, American Journal of Advanced Drug Delivery, 3(3) 2015: 236-247. GIF: 0.648
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Meenakshi Vaidya, “Ameliorative effect of Vitex negundo Linn. on Doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity in developing chick embryo”, Int. J. Green & Herbal Chemistry, 2015 B-4(3), 207-214. ISRA JIF: 1.839
• H. U. Shingadia and E. R. Agharia, “Sodium fluoride alteration in protein content vis-à-vis electrophoretic pattern of muscle esterases (E.C.3.1.1.1) Poecilia reticulata Peters on chronic exposure”, Int. J. of Life Sciences Leaflets, (59) 2015: 1-8. UIF: 1.2210
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Chronic revelation of Sodium fluoride induces pathohistological alterations in Poecilia reticulata Peters”, Bionano Frontiers, 7(2) 2014: 293-296. SJIF: 4.865
• Kinare Pratik and Shingadia Hitesh, “Screening of heavy metal resistant bacteria from Nale Lake of Vasai Taluka of Maharashtra”, Int. J. of Life Science, 2(2) 2014: 139-142.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Biometric & fecundity studies of Harpodon nehereus (Ham.-Buch.) from coastal waters of Mumbai”, Int. J. of Review of Research, 3(8) 2014: 1-7. IF: 2.1002
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Length-Weight Relationship and Relative Condition Factor of Coilia dussumieri (Cuv. & Val.) from neretic waters off the Mumbai Coast”, Int. J. of Science and Research, 3(5) 2014: 354-357. IF: 3.358
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Vinayak Dalvie, “Embryo protective effect of leaf extract of Vitex negundo Linn. in Adriamycin induced toxicity”, Int. J. of Medical Science and Clinical Research, 2 (4) 2014: 730-740. IF: 1.1147
• V. V. Dalvie, G. K. Amte, D. K. Kakvipure and H. U. Shingadia, “Seasonal variation in the physico-chemical parameters of Kalkhadi Lake, Kharbav (Dist. Thane), India”, Contemporary Research in India, 2014: 140-146.
• H. U. Shingadia and E. R. Agharia, “Sodium fluoride induced alteration in dehydrogenase and acetyl cholinesterase activity in vital tissues of Poecilia reticulata Peters”, Int. J. of Life Sciences Leaflets, (11) 2013: 122-128. UIF: 1.221
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Meenakshi Vaidya, “Limno-ecological assessment of lentic eco-habitat, Gaondevi Talao from Malwani, Mumbai (India)”, Int. J. of Life Sciences, A (1) 2013: 155-160.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Seasonal variation in proximate composition of Bombay duck, Harpodon nehereus (Ham-Buch) from Mumbai Coast”, Int. J. of Advanced Research, 1(4) 2013: 52-55. IF: 1.659
• Hardik Joshi, Hitesh U. Shingadia and Meenakshi Vaidya, “In-vitro antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of leaves of Lannea coromandelica (Hout.) Merill”, J. Indian Bot. Soc. 91(4) 2012: 409-413. IF: 3.7
• Amit Tiwari, Sanchari Pandya and Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Therapeutic use of marine organisms”, proceedings of UGC sponsored National Conference on ‘Modern Trends in Zoology’, 20th – 22nd December 2012: 56-65.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, Hardik Joshi and Meenakshi Vaidya, “Pharmacognostic Standardization of Leaves of Buchanania lanzan Spreng”, Folk Herbal Medicines & Drug Discovery, 2012: 141-147.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Effect of Fluoride on histoarchitecture of liver & its repercussion on phosphatase & transaminase in Poecilia reticulata Peters”, Environmental Pollution & Life, 2012: 200-207.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Size dependent toxicity of Sodium fluoride on larvivorous fish, Poecilia reticulata Peters”. National Journal of Science Information 2(2), 2012: 124-130.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Alteration in Trace Mineral Content in Muscle Tissue of Guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters on Chronic Exposure to Sodium fluoride”, Int. J. of Life Sciences Leaflets, 2012: 142-149. UIF: 0.9285
• Rahul R., Chauhan and Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Preliminary Survey of Herpetofauna of Borivali Mangroves - A coastal belt in the suburbs of Mumbai”, Int. J. of Life Science Leaflets, 2012: 59-65. UIF: 0.9285
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Sodium fluoride induced changes in embryonic protein profile of Guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters”. Bionano Frontiers, 5(1), 2012: 158-160. IF: 0.87
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Microbial diversity in marine edible fish Harpodon nehereus (Ham-Buch) from neretic waters of Mumbai Coast, India”, Int. J. of Research in Microbes, 1(1), 2011: 6-10.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Histoarchitectural changes in gonadal tissues of Poecilia reticulata Peters on chronic exposure to Sodium fluoride”. Bionano Frontiers, 4(2), 2011: 237-239. IF: 0.87
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Veena Sakthivel, “Effects of chronic exposure of Sodium fluoride on electrolyte balance of Guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters”, The Bioscan, 3(4), 2008: 409-412.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Veena Sakthivel, “Chronic intoxication of Sodium fluoride leads to depletion in phosphorus content vis-à-vis ATPase activity in Poecilia reticulata Peters”, J. Aqua. Biol. 3(2), 2008: 150-154.
• Rahul Chauhan, Hitesh U. Shingadia and Veena Sakthivel, “Survey of Avifauna of Borivali Mangroves along the Coast of Mumbai”, Nat. Envt. Poll. Tech. 7(2), 2008: 229-233.
• Shingadia Hitesh and Sakthivel Veena, “Impact of short-term exposure of Sodium fluoride on tissue biochemistry of Guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters”, J. Aqua. Biol. 22(2), 2008: 148-152.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Veena Sakthivel, “Sodium fluoride induced teratogenic changes on the embryonic development of Guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters”, Int. J. of Ecophysiol. Occup. Hlth. 7, 2007: 85-88.
• Veena Sakthivel and Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Tissue glycolytic potential of pelecypod mollusc, Lamellidens marginalis (Lam.) under stress of a commercial cloth-washing detergent”, Nat. Envt. Poll. Tech. 6(1), 2007: 121-126.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Veena Sakthivel, “Impact of a commercial Syndet ‘Wheel’ on total lipid content of freshwater mussel, Lamellidens marginalis (Lamarck)”, Nat. Envt. Poll. Tech. 5(4), 2006: 585-590.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Target Biology”. 2nd Edition, June 2006. Win Publication.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Veena Sakthivel, “Effects of sub-lethal concentrations of detergent ‘wheel’ on tissue proteins in different body parts of common freshwater edible bivalve, Lamellidens marginalis (Lamarck)”, J. Aqua. Biol. 21(1), 2006: 163-167.
• Veena Sakthivel, G. J. Parelkar and Hitesh U. Shingadia, “Environmental impact of Ganapati idol visarjan (immersion) at Juhu & Mahim Beaches along the Mumbai coast, Maharashtra”, J. Aqua. Biol. 20 (2), 2005:105-109.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Veena Sakthivel, “Estimation of LC50 values for, Lamellidens marginalis (Lamarck) with detergent ‘wheel’, a component of domestic sewage”, J. Aqua. Biol. 18 (2), 2003:187-189.
• Hitesh U. Shingadia and Veena Sakthivel, “Physico-chemical characteristics of Juhu waters before & after Durga Pooja”, Proceedings of the National Workshop on Basic Sciences & Fisheries, organized by the Society of Biosciences, Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) & Indian Fisheries Association held from 11th-12th September 2001.
Research Papers Presentations
• Presented poster entitled, “FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy – A non-destructive approach to study biomineralization in Nerita oryzarum (Recluz, 1841)”, in UGC and ICSSR sponsored National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Sustainable Development’ organized by Dept. of Zoology, Kirti Doongursee College from 23rd – 24th January 2015.
• Presented a poster entitled, “Analysis of heavy metals in water, soil and tissues of Labeo rohita Hamilton in Nale Lake from Vasai Taluka of Maharashtra”, in UGC and ICSSR sponsored National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Sustainable Development’ organized by Dept. of Zoology, Kirti Doongursee College from 23rd – 24th January 2015.
• Presented a poster entitled “Doxorubicin hydrochloride induces developmental defects in embryos vis-à-vis ameliorative role of Vitex negundo Linn. on biochemical constituents in amniotic fluid” in 102nd Indian Science Congress hosted by University of Mumbai from 3rd - 7th January 2015.
• Presented a poster entitled “Phytochemical screening of Ruta graveolens L. in DBT and ICMR sponsored National Conference on Drug Discovery and Drug Targeting organized by Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Vile Parle from 22nd - 23rd December 2014.
• Presented poster entitled “Screening of heavy metal resistant bacteria from Papadi Lake of Vasai Taluka of Maharashtra” in International Conference on Emerging Trends & Challenges in Science & Technology at Bangkok, organized by International Society of Science & Technology & Bioinformatics from 3rd - 5th November 2014.
• Presented oral paper entitled “Ultrastructural changes & cell death in liver of Poecilia reticulata Peters induced by fluoride” in International Conference on Emerging Trends & Challenges in Science & Technology at Bangkok, organized by International Society of Science & Technology & Bioinformatics from 3rd - 5th November 2014.
• Presented poster entitled, “Screening of heavy metal resistant bacteria from Nale Lake of Vasai Taluka of Maharashtra” in UGC sponsored National Conference on Concepts & New Trends in Aerobiology & Allergy, organized by the Dept. of Botany & Zoology of Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan’s Hazarimal Somani College from 29th - 30th November 2013.
• Presented oral paper entitled “Limno-ecological assessment of lentic eco-habitat, Gaondevi Talao from Malwani, Mumbai (India)” in UGC sponsored National Conference on Concepts & New trends in Aerobiology & Allergy, organized by the Dept. of Botany & Zoology of Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan’s Hazarimal Somani College from 29th - 30th November 2013.
• Presented a poster entitled “Screening of herbal drug for embryo protective activity in Adriamycin induced toxicity in chick embryo” in University of Mumbai on 5th March 2013.
• Presented a poster entitled “Ameliorative effect of Vitex negundo Linn. Doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity in developing chick embryo” in UGC sponsored National Conference on ‘Modern Trends in Zoology’, organized by Dept. of Zoology Rizvi College, Bandra from 20th - 22nd December 2012.
• Presented a poster entitled “Therapeutic use of marine organisms”, in UGC sponsored National Conference on ‘Modern Trends in Zoology’, organized by Dept. of Zoology Rizvi College, Bandra from 20th - 22nd December 2012.
• Presented paper entitled “Protective effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Vitex negundo Linn. on Adriamycin induced toxicity in developing chick embryo”, in 35th All India Botanical Conference & National Symposium on ‘Role of Plants & Microbes for the betterment of Mankind in the changing Climate’ jointly organized by Dept. of Botany & the M. S. University of Baroda, Gujarat from 8th - 10th December 2012.
• Presented a poster entitled “Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of methanolic extract of leaves of Buchanania lanzan Spreng (Chironji)” in International Conference on ‘Current Trends in Medicinal Plant Research’, organized by the Dept. of Botany, University of Pune, from 10th - 12th January 2012.
• Jointly presented poster entitled “Phytochemical screening & antimicrobial activity of aqueous & methanolic extract of young & mature leaves of Psidium guajava L. (Guava)” in International Conference on ‘Current Trends in Medicinal Plant Research’, organized by the Dept. of Botany, University of Pune, from 10th - 12th January 2012.
• Jointly presented paper entitled “Production of aflatoxin by Aspergillus flavus using freshly grated Coconut as a substrate” in National Seminar on ‘Fungi & Health Care’ organized by Dept. of Botany, Mithibai College from 6th - 7th January 2012.
• Presented paper entitled “Antifungal activity of essential oils extracted from selected spices against Malassezia furfur” in National Seminar on ‘Fungi & Health Care’ organized by Dept. of Botany, Mithibai College from 6th - 7th January 2012.
• Presented a poster entitled “Sodium fluoride induced alteration in dehydrogenase & acetyl cholinesterase activity in vital tissues of Poecilia reticulata Peters” at ‘Research Meet-2011’ jointly organized by Konark Group of Industries & Jai Hind College, Churchgate on 11th December 2011.
• Presented a poster entitled “Alteration in trace mineral content in muscle tissue of Guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters on chronic exposure to Sodium fluoride” in UGC sponsored International Conference on Life Science, ‘We all are one family of entire mother earth’, organized by the Dept. of Life Sciences Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University & Paavan Education Trust, Gujarat from 10th - 13th November 2011.
• Presented paper entitled “Preliminary survey of Herpetofauna of Borivali Mangroves - A coastal belt in the suburbs of Mumbai” in UGC sponsored International Conference on Life Science ‘We all are one family of entire mother earth’, organized by the Dept. of Life Sciences Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University & Paavan Education Trust, Gujarat from 10th - 13th November 2011.
• Presented a poster entitled “Preliminary phytochemical & physicochemical analysis of Putranjiva roxburghii Wall. leaves” in National Conference on ‘Role of Chemistry in Health & Diseases’, organized by the Dept. of Chemistry, Mithibai College, Mumbai from 17th - 19th January 2011.
• Presented paper entitled, “In-vitro antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of leaves of Lannea coromandelica (Hout.) Merill. in National Conference on ‘Role of Chemistry in Health & Diseases’, organized by the Dept. of Chemistry, Mithibai College, Mumbai from 17th - 19th January 2011.
• Presented a poster entitled “Pharmacognostic standardization of leaves of Buchanania lanzan Spreng” in UGC, CSIR, Dept. of Earth Sciences, DBT & DST sponsored International Conference on ‘Folk & Herbal Medicines’, organized by the Dept. of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur from 25th - 27th November 2010.
• Presented paper entitled, “Effect of fluoride on histoarchitecture of liver & its repercussion on phosphatase & transaminase in Poecilia reticulata Peters”, in UGC, CSIR, Dept. of Earth Sciences & MoEF sponsored National Conference on ‘Present Scenario of Environmental Pollution & its Effect on Living Organisms’, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Govt. College of arts & Science, Aurangabad in collaboration with National Environmentalists Association from 9th - 11th December 2009.
• Presented poster entitled, “Length Weight Relationship & Relative Condition Factor of Coilia dussumieri (Cuv. & Val.) from neretic waters of Mumbai Coast”, in 20th All India Congress of Zoology, National Seminar on ‘Bioresources & its Management for food, livelihood & Environmental Security’ & National Helminthological Congress organized by Central institute of Fisheries Education, Andheri on 29th - 30th December 2009.
• Presented poster entitled, “Biological Aspects of Gold Spotted Grenadier Anchovy Coilia dussumieri (Cuv. & Val.) off the Coast of Mumbai”, in 20th All India Congress of Zoology, National seminar on Bioresources & its Management for food, livelihood & Environmental Security & National Helminthological Congress organized by Central institute of Fisheries Education, Andheri on 29th - 30th December 2009.
• Presented poster entitled, “Sodium fluoride induced changes in the embryonic protein profile of guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters” at the International Conference on Advances in Biosciences: From Darwin to Dolly & Beyond…, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Yeshwant Mahavidhyalaya, Nanded from 12th - 14th February 2009.
• Presented poster entitled, “Limnlogical assessment and phytoplankton diversity of a lentic habitat, Gaondevi talao at Malvani-Mumbai, India”, in one-day Conference on ‘Conservation & Management of Wetlands with Special Focus on Thane Creek’, organized by Enviro-Vigil, Thane Municipal Corporation, Indian Association of Aquatic Biologists & Birla College on 2nd February 2008.
• Presented paper entitled, “Sodium fluoride induced teratogenic changes on the embryonic development of guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters” at the National Conference on Environmental Pollution & Toxicology, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Thakur College of Science & Commerce from 22nd - 23rd December 2006.
• Presented poster entitled, “Environmental Impact of Ganapati Idol Visarjan (Immersion) at Juhu Beach & Mahim Beach along the Mumbai Coast”, in one day Seminar on BCUD sanctioned research project entitled organized by the University of Mumbai on 27th August 2003.
• Presented paper entitled “Effects of sub-lethal concentrations of synthetic detergent ‘wheel’ on certain biochemical aspects of freshwater mollusc, Lamellidens marginalis (Lamarck)”, at the National Conference on Environmental Biology organized by the Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University from 17th - 18th October 2002.
• Presented paper entitled, “Physico-chemical characteristics of Juhu waters before & after Durga Pooja” at the National Workshop on Basic Sciences & Fisheries, organized by the society of Biosciences, Central Institute of Fisheries Education & Indian Fisheries Association held from 11th - 12th September 2001.
Organizing Committee Member/Workshops/Seminars/Symposia/Conference
• Organizing Committee member of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Conservation of Natural Resources & Environment on 13th September 2015.
• Organizing (Technical) Committee member of ‘Research Meet-2015’ organized by Mithibai College from 15th - 16th January 2015.
• Organizing Committee member (Protocol and Creativity Committee and Sectional Assistant) in 102nd Indian Science Congress, hosted by University of Mumbai from 3rd - 7th January 2015.
• Attended one-day pre-amendment workshop on F.Y.B.Sc. (Revised syllabus) organized by Board of Studies in Zoology at Government of Maharashtra Ismail Yusuf College, on 14th November 2014.
• Organizing Committee member of International Conference on Emerging Trends & Challenges in Science & Technology at Bangkok, organized by International Society of Science & Technology & Bioinformatics from 3rd - 5th November 2014.
• Organizing Committee member of one-day workshop on ‘An overview of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, wildlife crime scenario & illegal trade in wildlife’, organized by Mithibai College as part of Wildlife Week-2014 on 7th October 2014.
• Attended two-days hands on training workshop on ‘HPLC and HPTLC’ organized by Dept. of Botany and Herbal Science under the aegis of Star College Scheme of UGC, Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga on 4th - 5th February 2014.
• Sub-editor & Committee member of UGC sponsored National Conference on Concepts & New trends in Aerobiology & Allergy, organized by the Dept. of Botany & Zoology of Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan’s Hazarimal Somani College from 29th - 30th November 2013.