Thrust area of research

The departments active in research are tabulated below:

FACULTY THRUST AREAS

A significant number of faculty members are actively involved in research by guiding PhD students in research, undertaking research projects, publishing and presenting their research findings and carrying out collaborative research activities. A glance of the research specialization and research achievements of some faculty involved in research at Chowgule College is given below:

Sr. No.	Faculty	Specialization and achievements
1.	DR. NANDKUMAR SAWANT (Department of Geography)	Specialization: Human population geography, Socio - Cultural & settlement studies Achievements: - Recognized PhD Guide. - Guiding 05 Ph.D. students - 05 research projects. - 52 papers published. - Recipient of 06 awards - Resource person for 48 research events - Authored and edited 06 books - 07 Consultancy projects.
2.	DR. NANDINI VAZFERNANDES (Department of Zoology)	Specialization: Human genetics, genetic toxicity studies and Human Epidemiological studies. Achievements: - 02 research projects - Authored 02 books - Recipient of 04 Awards - Published 26 research papers - On Editorial board of 06 international research journals. - 03 Consultancy project. - Extension activities of conducting summer-trainings.
3.	DR. SANJAY GAIKWAD (Department of Geography)	Specialization: Agricultural Geography, Remote Sensing and GIS Achievements: - O2 research projects. - 06 Consultancy projects - Published 4 research papers - 01 Award - Consultancy projects.
4.	PROF. SHRIKRISHNA ADSUL (Department of Marathi)	Specialization: Gomatak Marathi Literature and SantSahitya Achievements: - Published 17research papers - Authored /edited 21 books - 03 Awards - On multiple boards of Marathi Academies.
5.	DR. SACHIN MORAES (Department of Sociology)	Specialization:Diaspora studies, Women in social context. Achievements: 09 research papers
6.	DR. OMPRAKASH TRIPATHI (Department of Hindi)	Specialization: Medieval Poetry and Modern Dalit Sahitiya Achievements: - Recognized PhD Guide. - Guiding 04 Ph.D. students - 08 papers published. - Authored and edited 07 books
7.	Dr. R. KANCHANA (Department of Biotechnology)	Specialization: Microbiology Enzymology Environmental Biotechnology. Achievements: - 01 research project - 13 research papers - 01 Patent
8.	DR. SANGEETA SANKHALKAR (Department of Botany)	Specialization: Plant Physiology. Achievements: - Recognized PhD Guide - 02 research project - 08 research papers.
9.	DR. UMA MASUR (Department of Botany)	Specialization: Plant Tissue Culture. Achievements: - 01 research project - 06 research papers.
9.	DR. SONIA D'COSTA (Department of English)	Specialization: American and Goan Literature Achievements: - 01 research project - 03 research papers.

Specialized Research Labs

As research is the key focus of this institute, management of the college introduced specialized research laboratories such as Geographical information services Lab (GIS), Photogrammetry Lab, Human Genetic Research lab, Plant Physiology lab and Analytical Lab. Besides these, the college harbors well equipped library and a wi-fi campus.

Geographical Information Services Lab (GIS)

GIS Lab has 20 computers with 17 inches LCD monitors loaded with GIS software ArcView 10, ArcGIS Master Lab kit, software for image processing like ENVI 4.6 and IDL for modeling. In addition all computers have programming facilities like C, C++, Visual Basic 6.0, and graphical facilities like AutoCAD. The Geoinformatics Lab is a good asset for research to store, manage, retrieve and represent in digital and iconic modes.

Photogrammetry Lab

10 computers, 10 sets of Mirror Stereoscopes and Pocket stereoscopes and more than 100 sets of Anaglyph 3D; 50 aerial photographs; 20 sets of multispectral satellite data. Lab instruments at GIS and photogrammetry lab include Max-Min Thermometer, Barograph, Rain Gauge, Aneroid Barometer, Wet & Dry bulb thermometer, Humidity and Temperature recorder and Wind wane. Automatic Weather Station - Automatic Weather Station installed by ISRO in the college premises provides access to climatic data. Field and Navigation Instruments include GPS Garmin Map 76CSx, GPS Oregon 550, GPS Etrex Vista HCx, GPS Montana 650, Brunton Compass and Tangent Clinometer Survey Instrumentsincude Prismatic Compass, Transit Theodolite, Chain set, Chain and Tape Survey set, Plain Table survey set as per SOI pattern, SIS Telescopic Alidade, Land Measuring chain (30 meters), Levo Tape with built in spirit level, Measuring Tapes (50m, 30m and 15m), DGPS Leica GS09: L1/ E1-L2 Dual Frequency GPS and GLONASS, 25 Km Baseline length, post-processing and realtime kinematic(radio frequency 438MHz) range upto 25 Km having accuracy of 1 - 5mm. consultancy projects are carried out at these labs.

Human Genetic Research Lab (CHGRL)

The research at CHGRL is focused on genetic disorders in humans, DNA damage and repair studies, genetic toxicity studies, and epidemiological studies. The lab has world class infrastructure for Genetic diagnosis and offers internships and trainings in the field of Human genetics, digital Karyotyping, Comet assays, cell culture techniques, cytogenetic techniques. The CHGRL offers summer trainings to interested students in the field of Human genetics, use of Software in Human Karyotyping, Comet assays, cell culture techniques, cytogenetic techniques for prenatal diagnosis etc. CHGRL also offers Post Graduate Diploma course in Clinical Genetics and Medical Lab techniques (PGDCGMLT).

Plant Physiology Research Lab

is equipped with all basic facilities in Plant Science Research. Lab also has facility for growing plants under controlled conditions. The equipments available are PCR, rotary vacuum evaporator, UV spectrophotometer and chlorophyll flurometer.

Environmental Lab

Environmental Research Laboratory, is the latest addition to the research labs in the institute. It would be a full-time research-oriented laboratory that tests and assess both biotic (flora and fauna) and abiotic (soil, water, and air) components from the environment as well as from sources disposing into the environment (industries, domestic and agriculture sources, etc.). The laboratory shall maintain sufficient analytical and support instruments/ equipment to conduct required analytical operations since modern analytical laboratory depends heavily upon instrumentation.

Faculty Research Projects

Research projects are undertaken by faculty funded by various funding bodies. Research findings are presented or published in reputed journals. We have received research grants for 06 Major research projects and 26 minor research projects from UGC, DST, SERB and ICSSR. Through the research work of our faculty and students we aim at addressing social issues, environmental issues and contribute to improvising human heath in general. To encourage projects, the RCEA-PCCAS has prepared policy documents on Research funding bodies and organizes workshops regularly on 'Project proposal writing', Research Methodologies etc. The RCEA-PCCAS also initiated 'Research Discussion Forum' (RDF), for encouraging interdisciplinary/interdepartmental research projects and consultancy activities.

MINOR RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

Research Publications

he faculty and students are encouraged to publish research papers, present research findings and attend conferences/ seminars/ workshops to upgrade their research capabilities. Average annual research publications is 30.5±11.7. Younger faculty and students present their research findings at international, national and state level conferences. Average annual research papers presented are 33±11.9.

Book Publications

Many faculty are share their knowledge and expertise through the media of books. Our faculty have authored books which serve as reference books or text books for institutions and professional colleges. Some have edited books or contributed chapters for books. Some of our authors are listed below:

AUTHOR	BOOKS PUBLISHED /EDITED/CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTED
DR. NANDKUMAR SAWANT (Department of Geography)	Books Authored 1. Goa through Maps",Goa 1556 Publications, Saligao, Goa. ISBN: 978-93-80739-77-9. 2. "South Asia: Intra-Regional Conflict and Cooperation", G.B. Books, New Delhi, was released on 22nd January, 2016. ISBN: 978-93-83930. Edited books 3. "International Borders in South Asia: Interlinkages, Conflicts and Challenges"G.B. Book Publications, New Delhi. 4. "Globalisation: Issues and challenges for India" , published by Chowgule College and IIG, Pune. 5. Human Migration in South Asia: Prospects and Constraints", G.B. Book Publications, New Delhi.ISBN: 978-93-83930-10-4. Chapter: 6. "Development, Population Displacement and Ecology: An Introspection of Western Ghats in the context of two Dams - Goa and South Maharashtra" published in edited volume Western Ghats: The World Heritage Environment and Development", Pp 26-29. ISBN 978-81-931583-0-2.
CHOPDEKAR HANUMANT C (Department of Konkani)	Books authored: 1. "Asturi Pratima" 2. "Dam Dama Dam" 3. "HanvSaiba Modern Jata". 4. vKaidi No.001". 5. "Writer ani Fighter"2012. 6. 'Doordarshanvariljahitarikiti son kitimati' Published by LikneteVenkatrao Here Mahavidyalay,Nasik. ISBN No. 978-93-84309-00-8 7. "Gopal Ganesh aagarkaryanchi Marathi Sahityatilayogdan" Published by Shri SiddivinayakMahilaMahavidyalay, Karvenagar, Pune. ISBN No. 978-81-931444-1-1
PROF. SHRIKRISHNA ADSUL Associate Professor Head (Department of Marathi)	Books Authored: 1. "Gomantakiya Marathi Sahitya: AkalanAniAswad" Shabdhalay Publication- Shrirampur. ISBN: 978-93-80617-56-5. 2. "Gomantakiya Marathi Sahitya: AshayAniAvishkar", LokvangmaiGrah, Mumbai. 3. "Irssal"NirmitiPrakashan, Kolhapur. ISBN: 978-93-82028-16-1 4. "SathatSobat". NirmitiPrakashan, Kolhapur ISBN: 978-93-82028-15-4. 5. "Sangatsobat"-a book of critical essays on Gomantak Marathi writers. 6. "G.L.ThokalYancheSahityaEkAakalam",NirmitiSavadha P.P.L., Kolhapur, ISBN: 978-93-82028-09-3. 7. "Asthavedha",NirmitiSavadha P.P.L., Kolhapur, ISBN: 978-93-82028-08-6. Books Edited 8. "Gajanan Raikar YancheSahitya: SwaroopaniMimansa", Marathi Department of Parvatibai Chowgule CollegePublication, Margao. 9. "Ushaprabha", NirmitiPrakashan, Kolhapur. 10. "AnandYatra". Rajat Publication, Aurangabad .ISBN : 81-7161-436-1 11. "Bhiku Pai Angle YancheSahitya: SwaroopaniSamiksha"Marathi Department of Parvatibai Chowgule CollegePublication. 12. Maan'Amey Publication, Margao. 13. "PatalachaPhad - SamagraSamiksha"RajatPublication, Aurangabad. ISBN : 81-89707-13-2 14. "UshaPandikaranchiPrawasvarnane: SwaroopvaChikitsa". Chapter: 15. "AnandParva", pp. 344, 2015. ISBN: 978-81-9230167-9.
DR. OMPRAKASH TRIPATHI Associate Professor Head (Department of Hindi )	Edited book: 1. HindiKeKaljayeeUpanyas' VidhyaPrakashan. 2. 'GomantPrasoon'. 3. SamikshaKeVividh Rang' VidhyaPrakashan. Chapter in books: 4. DharmveerBharatiKaKavya book: 'DharmveerBharatiKaRachanaSansar' Edited by Geeta Singh. 5. 'Anya Se AnanyaAtmakatha Ki Vishvasniyata' book: 'PrathamDashakKeMahilaLekhan Me StriVimarsh' Edited by Dr. MrudulaVarma, 2012, pp. 44-49. ISBN -978-93-81555-29-3. 6. Yamini Katha: Formule Par KhadaNarivadh' book 'Hindi UpanyasNariVimarsha', Edited by Dr. ShobhaVerekar, 2010, 96-102.- ISBN 978-93-80719-06-1 7. 'Premchand Ki Kahaniyokashilp' book: 'Hindi KahaniParamparaEvamPrayog' Edited by Soniya Sirsat, 2010, pp. 44-50. - ISBN 978-93-80042-37-4
DR. NANDINI VAZ FERNANDES Associate Professor (Department of Zoology )	Book authored: 1. "Study of Congenital Malformations"Lambert Academic publishers, Germany. ISBN No. 978-3-8473-1489. Chapter: 2. 'Genetic Testing: Indications, Types and Principles' in the book 'Principles and Practice of Fetal Medicine' by Jaypee Medical Publishers. ISBN 978-9385999697. This book serves as a reference book for medical Practitioners as well as medical students
Dr. Animesh ADHIKARI Associate Professor (Department of Computer Science )	Book authored: 1. "Developing Multi-database Mining Applications" Springer (London) (2010) Chapter: 2. "Advances in Knowledge Discovery in Databases" Springer's International Publishing, Switzerland, 2015, pp. 370. ISBN: 978-3-319-13211-2. E-ISBN: 978-3-319-13212-9.
aas (Department )	Books Edited 1. "Global Financial Crisis and Vulnerability of Indian Economy" Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi. 2013, ISBN 978-93-5074-102-3. Chapters: 2. Tourism & Local Economies: A Case Study of Uttarakhand" in Contemporary Tourism Development: Issues & Challenges, Rajat Publications, New Delhi, 2010, pp. 226-234, ISBN 978-81-7880-5009.

Book Publications

Many faculty are share their knowledge and expertise through the media of books. Our faculty have authored books which serve as reference books or text books for institutions and professional colleges. Some have edited books or contributed chapters for books. Some of our authors are listed below:

AUTHOR	BOOKS PUBLISHED /EDITED/CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTED
DR. NANDKUMAR SAWANT (Department of Geography)	Books Authored 1. Goa through Maps",Goa 1556 Publications, Saligao, Goa. ISBN: 978-93-80739-77-9. 2. "South Asia: Intra-Regional Conflict and Cooperation", G.B. Books, New Delhi, was released on 22nd January, 2016. ISBN: 978-93-83930. Edited books 3. "International Borders in South Asia: Interlinkages, Conflicts and Challenges"G.B. Book Publications, New Delhi. 4. "Globalisation: Issues and challenges for India" , published by Chowgule College and IIG, Pune. 5. Human Migration in South Asia: Prospects and Constraints", G.B. Book Publications, New Delhi.ISBN: 978-93-83930-10-4. Chapter: 6. "Development, Population Displacement and Ecology: An Introspection of Western Ghats in the context of two Dams - Goa and South Maharashtra" published in edited volume Western Ghats: The World Heritage Environment and Development", Pp 26-29. ISBN 978-81-931583-0-2.
CHOPDEKAR HANUMANT C (Department of Konkani)	Books authored: 1. "Asturi Pratima" 2. "Dam Dama Dam" 3. "HanvSaiba Modern Jata". 4. vKaidi No.001". 5. "Writer ani Fighter"2012. 6. 'Doordarshanvariljahitarikiti son kitimati' Published by LikneteVenkatrao Here Mahavidyalay,Nasik. ISBN No. 978-93-84309-00-8 7. "Gopal Ganesh aagarkaryanchi Marathi Sahityatilayogdan" Published by Shri SiddivinayakMahilaMahavidyalay, Karvenagar, Pune. ISBN No. 978-81-931444-1-1
PROF. SHRIKRISHNA ADSUL Associate Professor Head (Department of Marathi)	Books Authored: 1. "Gomantakiya Marathi Sahitya: AkalanAniAswad" Shabdhalay Publication- Shrirampur. ISBN: 978-93-80617-56-5. 2. "Gomantakiya Marathi Sahitya: AshayAniAvishkar", LokvangmaiGrah, Mumbai. 3. "Irssal"NirmitiPrakashan, Kolhapur. ISBN: 978-93-82028-16-1 4. "SathatSobat". NirmitiPrakashan, Kolhapur ISBN: 978-93-82028-15-4. 5. "Sangatsobat"-a book of critical essays on Gomantak Marathi writers. 6. "G.L.ThokalYancheSahityaEkAakalam",NirmitiSavadha P.P.L., Kolhapur, ISBN: 978-93-82028-09-3. 7. "Asthavedha",NirmitiSavadha P.P.L., Kolhapur, ISBN: 978-93-82028-08-6. Books Edited 8. "Gajanan Raikar YancheSahitya: SwaroopaniMimansa", Marathi Department of Parvatibai Chowgule CollegePublication, Margao. 9. "Ushaprabha", NirmitiPrakashan, Kolhapur. 10. "AnandYatra". Rajat Publication, Aurangabad .ISBN : 81-7161-436-1 11. "Bhiku Pai Angle YancheSahitya: SwaroopaniSamiksha"Marathi Department of Parvatibai Chowgule CollegePublication. 12. Maan'Amey Publication, Margao. 13. "PatalachaPhad - SamagraSamiksha"RajatPublication, Aurangabad. ISBN : 81-89707-13-2 14. "UshaPandikaranchiPrawasvarnane: SwaroopvaChikitsa". Chapter: 15. "AnandParva", pp. 344, 2015. ISBN: 978-81-9230167-9.
DR. OMPRAKASH TRIPATHI Associate Professor Head (Department of Hindi )	Edited book: 1. HindiKeKaljayeeUpanyas' VidhyaPrakashan. 2. 'GomantPrasoon'. 3. SamikshaKeVividh Rang' VidhyaPrakashan. Chapter in books: 4. DharmveerBharatiKaKavya book: 'DharmveerBharatiKaRachanaSansar' Edited by Geeta Singh. 5. 'Anya Se AnanyaAtmakatha Ki Vishvasniyata' book: 'PrathamDashakKeMahilaLekhan Me StriVimarsh' Edited by Dr. MrudulaVarma, 2012, pp. 44-49. ISBN -978-93-81555-29-3. 6. Yamini Katha: Formule Par KhadaNarivadh' book 'Hindi UpanyasNariVimarsha', Edited by Dr. ShobhaVerekar, 2010, 96-102.- ISBN 978-93-80719-06-1 7. 'Premchand Ki Kahaniyokashilp' book: 'Hindi KahaniParamparaEvamPrayog' Edited by Soniya Sirsat, 2010, pp. 44-50. - ISBN 978-93-80042-37-4
DR. NANDINI VAZ FERNANDES Associate Professor (Department of Zoology )	Book authored: 1. "Study of Congenital Malformations"Lambert Academic publishers, Germany. ISBN No. 978-3-8473-1489. Chapter: 2. 'Genetic Testing: Indications, Types and Principles' in the book 'Principles and Practice of Fetal Medicine' by Jaypee Medical Publishers. ISBN 978-9385999697. This book serves as a reference book for medical Practitioners as well as medical students
Dr. Animesh ADHIKARI Associate Professor (Department of Computer Science )	Book authored: 1. "Developing Multi-database Mining Applications" Springer (London) (2010) Chapter: 2. "Advances in Knowledge Discovery in Databases" Springer's International Publishing, Switzerland, 2015, pp. 370. ISBN: 978-3-319-13211-2. E-ISBN: 978-3-319-13212-9.
aas (Department )	Books Edited 1. "Global Financial Crisis and Vulnerability of Indian Economy" Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi. 2013, ISBN 978-93-5074-102-3. Chapters: 2. Tourism & Local Economies: A Case Study of Uttarakhand" in Contemporary Tourism Development: Issues & Challenges, Rajat Publications, New Delhi, 2010, pp. 226-234, ISBN 978-81-7880-5009.

Research Awards

The institution has instituted research awards since 2010. Every year, on Founders day, award for excellence in research and consultancy is given to the faculty who the highest Academic Performance Index scores (API) in Research and consultancy of three consecutive years. The recipients of these awards are listed below:

Collaboration & Linkages

Parvatibai Chowgule College believes in exposing every student to research. To make them understand the process of research and develop a scientific temper and aptitude for critical analysis there are various programmes embedded in the curriculum. In addition to the breadth and depth of research conducted in the college Laboratories, the institution has and seeks to develop collaborations with international, national and local organizations and industries and hospitals.

Linkages were also initiated with institutions and companies, for research activities, internships and job placement for students.

FACULTY RESEARCH THRUST AREAS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Extension Works

The institute also offers consultancy services and also contributes to the society through various extension services. Consultancy services are offered in the department of Geography, Zoology, Computer science and Chemistry. Besides the NSS unit of the college, extension activities are carried out by various departments of the college, for the benefit of the less privileged and marginalized section of society and also to bring awareness of health issues and contribute to improvising quality of education in the neighboring schools/colleges.

Consultancy Works

The institute also offers consultancy services and also contributes to the society through various extension works. Consultancy services are offered in the department of Geography, Zoology, Computer science and Chemistry. Besides the 'student support service' of the institute also offers consultancy.

The faculty also takes up consultancy works, engaging government institutions academia, civil society and community organizations. The department of Geography, Zoology, Computer Science and Chemistry carry out consultancy works. Besides a team of Facultyare also identified as 'Technical Support Group' (TSG), by the Goa State Biodiversity Board,to enable the 'Biodiversity Management Committees' (BMC) of Panchayats in Goa, to document the biodiversity and traditional knowledge of the villages. This is a collaborative effort of faculty from department of Geography, Zoology and Botany. IQAC of the collegealso offers consultancy in administrative processes related to autonomy.

Experties available at our Institute of consultancy

Policy Documents

To encourage research, the institute has created policy documents related to research and initiated methods of creating research database. The policy documents are focused on exposing students and faculty to Research, Plagiarism, Referencing styles and funding bodies for research.

Introduction to Research
Guide to Research Funding Bodies
Plagiarism Policy -I
Plagiarism Policy -II