Ph.D. in Science
SUNANDAN DIVATIA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (SDSOS)
The Ph.D. in Science program is offered with specialization in Biological Sciences and Chemistry.
The emphasis is being laid on the overall development of research skills for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research coupled with an expansion of students' knowledge base in a particular area of specialization.
*Assured scholarship of INR 2 Lacs per annum.
Ph.D. in Science (Biological Sciences)
Research Domains
- Cancer Biology
- Stress Biology, Enzymology, Metabolite production,
Microbiome analysis - Translational Phytochemistry
- Telomere biology and Gene Editing
- Nano drug delivery systems
- Bioinformatics
- Glycation, Fermentation and toxicity
- DNA damaged response and genome biology
- Culturomics, Gut Microbiology
- T cell-mediated immunity in health and disease
Ph.D. in Science (Chemistry)
Research Domains
- Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis
- Nano drug delivery systems
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Nanomaterlals and Nanocompos ltes for Sustainable Energy Storage
- Organic synthesis and New synthetic methods
Duration
3 to 6 Years
In take Capacity
30 Seats
Eligibility
- Master's degree minimum 55% marks in aggregate OR equivalent grade
- Master's degree in any branch of Biological Sciences including any one of these subjects: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Life Science, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Applied Biology, Bioinformatics, Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Nutrition or
- A degree in allied fields such as M.E. / M. Tech. (Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering), M. Pharm. or M.B.B.S., B.A.M.S., B.D.S., Masters in Veterinary Sciences (M.V.Sc.) or
- An equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency
- Master's degree in any branch of Chemical Sciences, Material Science, Biochemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Nutraceuticals, Nanoscience or
- An equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency
Biological Sciences:
Chemistry:
Illustrious Alumni
• Mitesh Joshi - Senior Scientist-II, Cell and Gene Therapy department at ImmunitasBio Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru.
Thesis title- Synthesis and characterization of Methotrexate loaded zinc oxide nano Particles for efficient delivery to Breast Cancer cells
• Asmita Kamble - Research Scientist-II, Advanced Enzyme Technology Ltd., Thane, Mumbai.
Thesis title- Understanding phytase thermostability: Bioprospecting and Modulation
• Shriya Sawant - Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, USA.
Thesis title- Bacterial diversity in oral cavity and its association with oral cancer
• Jasmeet Kaur Virdi - Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Sweden.
Thesis title- Understanding the Activity of Mechanosensors YAP and TAZ in differentiating Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
• Swati Sahoo - Associate Researcher, Epigeneres Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Thesis Title – Anxiolytic activity of Medicinal Plants and Associated Changes in Brain
• Dr.Maneka Hoonjan - Associate Editor, Springer Nature in India, Pune
Thesis title -
Synthesis of B ocompatible Arsenic Tr oxide Nanoparticles and Study of their Mechanism of Action in-vitro on Prostate
Cancer Cell Lines
• Dr. Divya Desai - PostdoctoralResearch FellO\V at HMRI,caltech University, USA
Thesis title -
Rol e of Polycomb Repress ve Comp exes in Neuronal Lineage Differentiation from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
• Dr.Mugdha Kunte - Senior Research Officer, HiMedia aboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Thesis title - Effect of microalgalextracts on human matrix metalloproteinase
• Dr.Gita Singh - Postdoctoral Fellow, University College Dublin,Ireland
Thesis title - Development of Commercially Feasible Cost Effective Super capacitors Based on Conducting Polymers and Metal Ferrites
• Dr.Amruta Tambe - Research Associate,ZydusCadi a HealthcareLtd.,Vadodara, Gujarat
Thesis title
- Isolation of bio-active constituents from Boswelliaserrata and their solubility enhancement study
