D. A. V. (P.G.) COLLEGE, DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND

डी.ए.वी.(पी.जी.) कॉलेज, देहरादून, उत्तराखंड

Affiliated to Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal (Central) University, Srinagar (Uttarakhand)

NAAC Grade B with CGPA 2.46

Department of Zoology

Department of Zoology

1. Name of the Department: Department of Zoology

2. Year of Establishment: The Department of Zoology, a haven for the study of living organisms, was established in 1947, marking the inception of a journey dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the animal kingdom.

3. Programmes Offered: The department offers a comprehensive suite of academic programs, encompassing Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) courses. This diverse range of offerings underscores the department's commitment to nurturing zoologists at various educational levels.

4. Interdisciplinary Exploration: The department, in its pursuit of holistic knowledge, collaborates with the Environmental Sciences department for interdisciplinary courses. This interdisciplinary approach allows students to gain a broader perspective on the interconnectedness of life and the environment.

5. Academic Framework: Both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs operate on a Semester system, providing students with a structured and dynamic learning experience. This ensures a comprehensive study of zoology, covering various aspects of animal biology.

6. Collaborative Initiatives: The department actively participates in courses offered by other departments, specifically collaborating with the Environmental Sciences department. This collaborative effort enhances the interdisciplinary nature of zoological studies, encouraging students to explore the intersections between zoology and environmental science.

7. Global Perspectives: The department collaborates with IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University), fostering global perspectives in zoological studies. This collaboration offers students exposure to diverse educational approaches and practices in the field of zoology.

In essence, the Department of Zoology, with a history dating back to 1947, remains committed to exploring and understanding the wonders of life. Through its diverse academic programs, interdisciplinary collaborations, and global initiatives, the department continues to inspire the next generation of zoologists and life scientists.

Prof. Shashi K. Solanki

Professor and Head

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Prof. J.V.S. Rauthan

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Sunil Kumar

Professor

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Dr. Sunder Singh

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Pushpendra Kumar Sharma

Associate Professor

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Dr. M.M Juwantha

Associate Professor

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Dr. Sujata Gupta

Associate Professor

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Conferences / Seminars / Workshops - Attended

S.No. Category Type By Topic Organized by From Date To Date
1. Conference Attended International Level Dr Sujata Gupta Our Genes and Genomes past Present and Future FRI, Dehradun 04-02-2015

Conferences / Seminars / Workshops - Presented Paper

S.No. Category Type By Topic Organized by From Date To Date
1. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Achieving Sustainable Development Goal Through Traditional Indian Knowledge System and Millet Cultivation Organized by Govt. Degree College Nainbagh Terhi Garhwal Uttarakhand. 26-02-2025 28-02-2025
2. Conference Presented Paper International Level Dr Sujata Gupta Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Of Ganga Basin In India Department of Zoology Government P.G. College New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal Uttarakhand. 21-10-2024 23-10-2024
3. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Indian Knowledge System and Its Future Prospects (IKSFP- 24) D.A.V.(PG) College Dehradun Uttarakhand. 24-05-2024 25-05-2024
4. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development Department of Zoology D.A.V.(PG) College Dehradun Uttarakhand. 16-03-2024
5. Conference Presented Paper International Level Dr Sujata Gupta Renewable Agriculture and Sustainable Development Society of Biological Sciences And Rural Development (SBSRD) New Jhusi, Allahabad 25-03-2023 26-03-2023
6. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Environmental Degradation Of Bio resources In Uttarakhand Department Of Botany & Tatva Eco-Club, Harsh Vidya Mandir (P.G.) College, Raisi, Haridwar Collaborated By: USERC, Dehradun 03-12-2022
7. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Uterine And Ovarian Cyst: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment- A Positive Approach Towards Female Health Department of Zoology and Commerce, Chaman Lal Mahavidhyalaya, Landhaura (Haridwar) Uttarakhand 28-05-2022
8. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Current Issues In Intellectual Property Rights (Ipr): With Special Focus On Patent And Copyright Law Department of Zoology and Commerce, Chaman Lal Mahavidhyalaya, Landhaura (Haridwar) Uttarakhand 27-05-2022
9. Conference Presented Paper International Level Dr Sujata Gupta Anthropogenic Effects On Environment & Biodiversity; Socio Ecological Concerns & Solutions" KEEIAD 22-04-2022 23-04-2022
10. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta E-Waste Management: Challenges & Opportunities organized by Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Gurukul Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, Uttarakhand (India) 24-03-2022 25-03-2022
11. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Sensitization Program On Recent Techinques Of Water Conservation With Reference To River Revival S-M-J-N (P-G-) College Haridwar 23-03-2022 24-03-2022
12. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow Society of Biological Sciences and Rural development 10/ 96, Gola Bazar, New Jhusi, Allahabad 08-03-2022
13. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Techniques Of Solid Waste Management with Reference of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Faculty of Science, Motherhood University Roorkee, Distt Haridwar 26-02-2022 27-02-2022
14. Conference Presented Paper International Level Dr Sujata Gupta Emerging Sustainability Trends in Agricultural, Rural & Environmental Development Society of Biological Sciences and Rural Development, Prayagraj, (U-P-) 19-12-2021 20-12-2021
15. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Climate Change and Water Security: Challenges for Adaptive Water Management Department of Zoology and Microbiology Chaman Lal Mahavidhyalaya, Landhaura (Haridwar) Uttarakhand 05-12-2021 05-12-2021
16. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Conservation and Sustainable Development of Himalayan Wetland Ecosystem in Uttarakhand (CSDHWE) Department of Zoology & Botany, Government Post Graduate College New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand- 249001 24-09-2021 25-09-2021
17. Conference Presented Paper International Level Dr Sujata Gupta Role of Yoga, Peace, ICT And Environmental Education for Sustainable Development College Of Teacher Education (CTE) & Department Of B-Ed Dr- PDBH Government Post Graduate College, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand 23-03-2021 24-03-2021
18. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Impact of Water Pollution on Environment & Health Dev Sanskriti Vishwa Vidyalaya Haridwar 20-12-2020
19. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta National Women Conference on “Samajik Samaveshan Mein Mahilaon Ki Bhoomika” MKP(P.G.) College, Dehradun in association with THDC, India Ltd. 01-09-2019
20. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Medical Anthropology On Vector Borne And Zoonotic Diseases DAV(P.G.) College Dehradun in association with Society of Medical anthropology Hyderabad, Telangana. 01-10-2018
21. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta National Seminar On Research In Environment And Biosciences Current Scenario And Future Perspective DAV(P.G.) College Dehradun. 01-06-2018
22. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Environmental Health Vis-a-vis Human Welfare in Present Scenario DAV(P.G.) College, Dehradun 01-04-2016
23. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta The Role of Classical Zoology in Present Day Scenario RG College, Meerut 01-12-2015
24. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Biodiversity vis a vis Environmental Degradation in Hilly Terrain D.B.S. (P.G.) College, Dehradun 15-05-2011 16-05-2011
25. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Recombinant medicine development and future & academia industry action phase – 3 S.B.S. Paramedical Institute Dehradun 12-03-2011
26. Conference Presented Paper National Level Dr Sujata Gupta Pharmaceuticals facility qualification Dehradun 01-03-2011
27. Conference Presented Paper International Level Dr Sujata Gupta Source, Treatment & Distribution of Drinking Water ICFRE, Dehradun 14-09-2009 15-09-2009
28. Conference Presented Paper International Level Dr Sujata Gupta Bio-Science CCS University, Meerut 06-05-1999 07-05-1999

Ph.D Awarded Students

S.No. Type Name of Student Registration No. Subject Year of Registration Year of Ph.D Awarded By
1. Awarded Mr. Mukesh Lal LZ-14245 Zoology 2013 2019 Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma
2. Awarded Mr. Pramod Chandra Khanduri LZ-20108 Zoology 2020 2024 Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma
3. Pursuing Ms. Ramnik Sharma LZ-22112 Zoology 2022 Ongoing Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma
4. Pursuing Ms. Megha Goswami LZ-23038 Zoology 2023 ongoing Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma
5. Pursuing Ms. Divya Negi Under Progress Zoology 2024 Ongoing Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma

F.D.P Attendend

S.No. Type Title Organized by By From Date To Date
1. Online Course Malviya Mission Teachers Training Programme F.D.P. NEP2020:” Orientation and Sensitization.” MMTTC, JNV University Jodhpur Rajasthan Dr Sujata Gupta 01-03-2025 10-03-2025
2. Online Course Six Days faculty Development Programme on “Indian Knowledge System for Sustainable Future” D.A.V. (PG) College Dehradun, Uttarakhand (India). Dated: Dr Sujata Gupta 27-06-2024 03-07-2024
3. Online Course 01 Wk. AICTE ATAL Online Elementary FDP on “Transgene Technologies” AICTE Dr Sujata Gupta 21-06-2021 25-06-2021
4. Short-Term Course 01Week UGC Sponsored “Short Term Course on Disaster Management” HRDC, University of Kurukshetra, Haryana Dr Sujata Gupta 25-11-2019 30-11-2019
5. Short-Term Course One Week Short Term Course on ‘Disaster Management’ Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi HRDC, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma 25-11-2019 30-11-2019
6. Short-Term Course 01Week UGC Sponsored “Short Term Course on Gender Sensitization” ASC Nainital Dr Sujata Gupta 27-06-2019 03-07-2019
7. Short-Term Course One Week Short Term Course on ‘Gender Sensitization’ Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi HRDC, Kumaon University, Nainital Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma 27-06-2019 03-07-2019
8. Refresher Course 03 Weeks UGC Sponsored “Refresher Course in Contemporary Studies” HRDC, CPDHE University Of Delhi, New Delhi Dr Sujata Gupta 07-06-2016 27-06-2016
9. Refresher Course 21 days Refresher Course in ‘Applied Science’ Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi HRDC, Punjab University, Chandigarh Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma 26-05-2016 15-06-2016
10. Refresher Course Training Program on “ISTE STTP on Environmental Studies 02 Weeks. National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD)” IIT Bombay & UPES Dehradun. Dr Sujata Gupta 02-06-2015 12-06-2015
11. Short-Term Course Workshop on “Biodiversity Conservation” 01 Week at DST & Wildlife Inst of India.) Dr Sujata Gupta 11-11-2013 15-11-2013
12. Refresher Course 03 Weeks UGC Sponsored “Refresher Course in Life Sciences” ASC University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Dr Sujata Gupta 10-12-2012 29-12-2012
13. Short-Term Course Workshop on “Taxonomic Keys and Identification Tools of Different Groups of Flora & Fauna” Gurukul Kangari, Haridwar. Dr Sujata Gupta 29-10-2012 03-11-2012
14. Refresher Course 21 days Refresher Course in ‘Zoology’ Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi ASC, Lucknow University, Lucknow Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma 16-01-2012 07-02-2012
15. Short-Term Course Training program on “New Tool Bars & Advances in Microbial Biotechnology” Graphic Era University, Dehradun. Dr Sujata Gupta 08-01-2012 20-01-2012
16. Orientation Course 04 Weeks UGC Sponsored Orientation Course. ASC JNU, New Delhi. Dr Sujata Gupta 28-02-2011 25-03-2011
17. Orientation Course 28 days Orientation Course Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi ASC, Kumaun University, Nainital Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma 17-02-2011 17-03-2011

Awards / Honours / Recognition Received

S.No. Name Awarded by Awards / Honours Received Year
1. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma First Prize (Highest Marks in 12th) RK Inter College, Kharar, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.) 1997
2. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Second Prize in Zoology Quiz Meerut College, Meerut (U.P.) 2001
3. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Third Prize in Zoology Quiz R.G. (P.G.) College, Meerut (U.P.) 2001
4. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Dr. V.K. Garg Gold Medal after securing highest marks in M.Sc. Zoology D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.) (C.C.S. University, Meerut) 2004
5. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Best Oral Presentation Award During National Seminar by UGC-SAP & IAES Haridwar at G.K.U. Haridwar 2008
6. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Consolation Award (in Young Scientist Category) During National Seminar at Hindu PG College, Moradabad by IAES Haridwar at G.K.U. Haridwar 2012
7. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Fellow Award (FIAES) by Indian Academy of Environmental Science in National Seminar at Hindu (P.G.) College, Moradabad 2012
8. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Best Paper Award by Salgare Foundation, Mumbai in collaboration with Indian academy of Environmental Science, Haridwar at University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K). 2013
9. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Fellow Award (FZSI) Zoological Society of India 2014
10. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Best NSS Programme Officer Award Bharat Vikas Parishad, Dehradun 2016
11. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Emerging Young Scientist Gold Medal Indian academy of Environmental Science in International Conference at Guru Jambeshwar University, Hisar 2019
12. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Fellow Award (FSEMA) Society of Environmental Education and Mass Awareness, Haridwar at Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar 2020
13. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Biologist of the Year Award During National Seminar by Motherhood University, Roorkee. 2021
14. Dr Pushpendra Kumar Sharma Environmentalist of the Year Award During National Seminar by Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar 2021
15. Dr Sujata Gupta Nari Shakti Samman, National Award Society of Biological Sciences and Rural Development, New Jhunsi, Prayagraj 2022
16. Dr Sujata Gupta Paryavaran Mitra Puruskar National Award for Work for Protection of Environment, National Award Society Of Biological Sciences and Rural Development, New Jhuhi, Prayagraj 2022
17. Dr Sujata Gupta FIAES (Fellowship) Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 2024

Contribution to Corporate Life / Membership of Professional Bodies

S.No. Type Committee/Membership Name Designation Year By
1. National Indian Academy of Environmental Science Haridwar Life member 23.07.10 till daate Dr Sujata Gupta
2. National Foundation Of Natural Science and Culture Life member 25.02.13 till date Dr Sujata Gupta
3. National Cosmos Journal of Education, Published by Cosmos College of Education, Noida Member Advisory Board - Dr Sujata Gupta
4. National Society of Biological Sciences and Rural Development, Jhunsi, Prayagraj Life member 11.01.22 till date Dr Sujata Gupta