Department Of Zoology
Convenor
| Name: | Dr. Vinita Jaiswal |
| Designation: | Associate Professor |
| Qualification: | M.Sc. D.Phil. |
| Email: | vinita.jaiswal08@gmail.com |
Our department boasts a distinguished faculty consisting of highly accomplished scholars and experts in their respective fields. With a faculty strength of eleven, we are dedicated to providing students with quality education, mentorship, and research opportunities. Our faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, engaging in cutting-edge research, publishing in reputable journals, and actively participating in national and international conferences. At Zoology Department, we take pride in our diverse and vibrant student community. Our department offers various programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, catering to our student’s academic needs and aspirations. In addition to our regular academic programs, we also offer short-term courses and workshops that provide specialized training and enhance the skills of our students. These courses are designed to address the emerging needs of industries and startups and provide our students with a competitive edge in the job market.
Vision:
Our department's vision is to be a leading center of excellence in Zoology, promoting interdisciplinary research, fostering innovation, and nurturing ethical professionals. We are committed to imparting knowledge and skills that empower our students to become competent, socially responsible, and globally aware professionals in their chosen fields.
Mission:
1. To provide a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that encourages intellectual growth, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
2. To foster interdisciplinary research collaborations and advance knowledge in Zoology
4. To contribute to societal development through community engagement, outreach programs, and addressing relevant social issues.
SWOC Analysis:
Strengths:
- Highly qualified and experienced faculty members.
- More than 50% of faculty members are running startups and other projects.
- Strong industry connections and research collaborations.
- Good Academic Record – Many of our students hold University positions
- Strong emphasis on research and innovation.
Weaknesses:
- Limited availability of infrastructure and research, equipment facility
- High student-teacher ratio; Lack of proper utilization of the potential of the teachers due to extra workload.
- No office attendant and Technician with computer and laboratory instruments handling skills
- Challenges in keeping up with rapidly evolving new research & innovation demands.
Opportunities:
- Collaborative research projects with industry and government organizations.
- Increasing demand for professionals in the field of Zoological research
- Students can be benefitted from short-term projects if adequate space and infrastructure are provided.
- Potential for international collaborations and exchange programs.
Challenges:
- Addressing the need for continuous faculty development and training.
- To accommodate a large number of students and also maintain the qualitative aspects of teaching
- Maintaining a balance between academic rigor and research relevance.
- Ensuring regular updates to the curriculum to align with changing trends in education
- Lack of proper Electrical points for equipment and frequent power cuts.
Thrust Areas:
- Cytogenetics & Biochemical Genetics
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Environmental Biology
- Fish Biology
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Endocrinology and Mammalian Reproductive Physiology
- Genomics