Dr. Sangeeta Kumari Sinha

Working Assistant Professor (AdHoc) at Department, Zoology, in Nowrosjee Wadia College, University of Pune (2015 onwards). Post-Doctoral Fellow (DBT) at National Centre of Cell Sciences (NCCS), Pune (2013-2014). Ph.D. (Zoology) from University of Pune, 2013; Thesis title “Hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties of black tea extracts against oxidative stress” Total Research Publications 18: International : 04, Indian: 14 Patent- International – 01 Published Book Chapter - 01 Guided more than 24 PG and UG students for research projects and published their work. Received extensive training and successfully performed several studies using animal model systems for antibody production and in vivo and in vitro assays, animal tissue culture, protein purification, molecular biology and microbiological techniques, In vivo knockout and knock in., Gene Cloning, In silico studies. Proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams to drive educational excellence and adapt to evolving academic needs. Recognized for strong leadership, critical thinking, and ability to foster engaging learning environment. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.

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• Participated in Seven Day National Level Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Navigating the Nuances of Research ‘ organised by Department of Commerce (CA) Unaided, Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur from 21st July to 28th July 2025.
• Participated in MS-DEED Level-1 workshop on ‘A Faculty Development Programme on Introduction to Innovative Pedagogies for College Teachers’ from 28th to 2nd August 2025 at Modern Education Society’s Nowrosjee Wadia College (Autonomous), Pune, organized by MSFDA and IISER Pune.
• Attended one day workshop on Hands on training seminar in Instrumentation , applications and basic maintenance of Instruments’ on 24th August 2024 organised by department of Chemistry and Equiptronics Analytics LLP.
• Attended MS- DEED online workshop on ‘Introduction to innovative Pedagogies for teacher of undergraduates Science and Mathematics organised by MSFDA and IISER on 26th June to 28th June 2024.
• Participated in a week FDP on ‘Women in leadership’ organised by MSFDA and VAMNICOM, Pune from 26th May to 1st June 2024.
• Participated in International Workshop on “Basics Bioinformatics, and N.ext Generation Sequencing data analysis”, from 10th -28th Feb 2023 organised by Nextgenhelper, New Delhi.
• Participated in the Workshop on Phylogenomics and Network Biology in the era of Machine Learning, hosted by NCCS Bioinformatics Facility from March 15th and 16th, 2023.
• Attended Hands-on Workshop on “Introduction to virtual labs” at Modern College, Ganeshkhind on 24th Sept 2022 organised IIT Bombay and Modern College, Ganeshkhind.
• Participated in five day online Faculty development programme on “Teaching learning and research Pedagogy for excellence in education organised by IQAC of St. Joseph (Arts and Science), Kovur, Chennai from 20th Sept to 24th Sept 2021
• Participated in teacher’s Workshop on “New Revised syllabus of T.Y. B.Sc. Zoology”, SPPU, Pune on 8th September 2021 organised by department of Zoology, Prof Ramakrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi.
• Received Best Oral Presentation Award on research topic “Antioxidant Properties on Thearubigins rich fractions” at International Conference on ‘Redox Biology and Free Radical Dynamics in Diverse Model Systems’ organized by Visva Bharti University West Bengal Shantiniketan on 23rd to 25th February 2026.
• Oral presentation on research topic “In Silico Prediction of B-Cell and T-cell Epitope of Ves g5 and Vesp M 5 allergens” at International Conference on ‘Recent Discoveries and Innovations in Life Sciences (ICRDILS – 2025) organized by the Department of Life Sciences, B.P. Education Society’s Ahmednagar College on 18th and 19th September 2025.
• Oral presentation on research topic “Species Specific variations in Vitamin C and Protein levels among common edible aquatic organisms” at National Conference on Green Business and Blue Revolution: Pathways to Environmental Sustainability, organised by the Department of Marine Biology and Department of Commerce, Karwar, Karnataka, on 12th and 13th December 2025
• Oral presentation on research paper entitled ‘Lepidoptera in the Urban Web: A Study of Urbanization's Detrimental Impact on Moths in Pune, India’ at International conference on Enviro-Summit 2024 organised by MIT, Pune on 11st March 2024.
• Received best oral paper presentation award on research paper entitled “Autoimmune Diseases: Exploring the Crossroads of Gut Microbiota and Immune homeostasis” at International conference on Innovations in FPT and Nutrition conference (IIFN) organised by Department of Biosciences and Technology, School of Sciences and Environmental Studies, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune & School of Food Technology and Nutrition, Loyola Academy, Hyderabad from 22nd to 24th Jan 2024.
• Presented poster on research paper entitled ‘Repellent Efficacy of Withania somnifera and Azadirachta indica Extracts Against Periplaneta americana L.: Synergistic Insights from Combined Formulation’ at International symposium on Recent Trends in Comparative Endocrinology and Physiology: From Brain to Behaviour’ from 12th to 14th October 2023.
• Oral presentation on research paper entitled ‘Isolation, Identification and Characterization of bacterial spp. obtained from human gut at an International Conference On Multidisciplinary Research And Innovation (ICMRI-2023) jointly organized by MES’s Arts, Commerce & Science College, Sonai Dist. A.Nagar, SSPM’s Lal Bahadur Shastri Sr. College, Partur on 1st and 2nd June 2023.
• Participated in an International Conference on “Perspective of Innovative and Applied Research in Zoology” organized by Department of Zoology of Shri Shiv Chhatrapati College, Junnar, Pune on 30th March 2022.
• Oral Presentation on research paper entitled “To investigate the acute toxicity of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) an organic repellent on Drosophila melanogaster” at International conference on Biotechnology in Conservation and Sustainable Development organized by Department of Biotechnology, Shivajinagar, Pune from 1st to 3rd Feb 2022.
• Participated in an International Conference on “Infections and Immunity” organised by Department of Zoology, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi from 8th to 10th October 2021.
• Participated in Two Days Inter-Disciplinary National Conference on “Recent Trends in Mathematical Modeling, Simulation Methods, Computations & Physical Sciences (MMSCP-2021)” jointly organized by Department of Mathematics, Department of Computer Science and Department of Physics & Electronics, on 8th & 9th September 2021.
• Oral presentation on a research paper entitled “Harmful Effects of urbanization on moth (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Heterocera) across different urban landscapes of Pune, India” in the International Symposium on Advances in Comparative Endocrinology and Behavioral Ecology organised at the Department of Zoology, Savitribai Phule Pune University from 1st - 3rd July, 2021.

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• Sangeeta Sinha, Priyanjali Dixit, Sujata Bhargava , T.P.A.Devasagayam , Saroj Ghaskadbi. Bark and fruit Extracts of Gmelina arborea protect liver cells from oxidative stress. Pharmaceutical Biology 2006, Vol 44, No. 4 ,237- 243.
• Sinha S, Bhat J, Joshi M, Sinkar V, Ghaskadbi S. 2011. Hepatoprotective activity of Picrorhiza kurroa Royle Ex. Benth extract against alcohol cytotoxicity in mouse liver slice culture. International Journal of Green Pharmacy (IJGP). Vol 5:244-53.
• Sangeeta S and Saroj G. 2013. Thearubigin rich black fractions reveal strong antioxidant activity. International Journal of Green Pharmacy (IJGP). Vol 7(4):336-344.
• Harshada Joshi and Sangeeta Sinha. 2018. To investigate cytoprotective effect of protein X on Drosophila against boric acid insult. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Vol5 (12), 215-223.
• Amruta Tangade, Sangeeta Sinha. 2018. Cytoprotective properties of Hemidesmus indicusagainst H2O2 on Drosophila melanogaster. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology (IJSRST). Vol 5, Issue 1, 135-142.
• Sangeeta Sinha and Maithali Hanamghar, 2019. Acute Toxicity Of Triarylmethane Dye,Crystal Violet To Indian Major Carpfish, Labeo Rohita. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAS) Vol 6 (2), 288 -300.
• Manisha Aswale, Rohini Ghongade, Manjit Singh Arora and Sangeeta Sinha. 2019. Acute toxicity assessment on biochemical and histopathological alterations of bleaching powder-exposed fresh water fish Labeo rohita. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies (IJFAS), Vol 7(5): 562-568
• Manjit Singh Arora, Atilka Silikar, Sangeeta Sinha 2020. Histopathology biomarker responses in fresh water fish, Labeo rohita exposed to Bleaching Powder’ International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Invention (IJPSI), 2020, Vol 9 (2), 08-16.
• Varhsa Bhog, Sangeeta Sinha. 2020. To Study the Combined Sub- lethal Effect of Bleaching Powder and Artificial Sea Water on Catla catla. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR). Vol 7 (10), 1866 – 1882.
• Bhumika R. More Sangeeta Sinha. 2020. Cytotoxic effects of different detergents on Gills and liver of Labeo rohita. National e conference proceedings (ISBN: 978-93-5437-087-8 ) on ‘Pollution and its impact on Universal Health’ organised by Kle Society’s S. Nijalingappa College, Karnataka, India.
• Rohan A Phatak and Sangeeta Sinha. 2021. Histopathological and oxidative impairment in liver and gills of Catla catla exposed to artificial seawater”. Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences JFLS, Vol 6 (1); 1-6.
• Shantanu sonune and Sangeeta Sinha. 2021. To Study the Cytotoxic effect of bleaching powder (Calcium hypochlorite) on Drosophila melanogastera. Journal of Scientific Research (JSR), Vol 65 (6). 174-179
• Tushar T Khanadgale, Kuldeepkumar Singh, Sangeeta Sinha, Akshita Puri. 2022. In silico study of phytochemicals for anticholinesterase activity as a potential drug target against Alzheimer's disease”. Chem. Biol. Lett., 2022, 9 (2), 310.
• Kuldeepkumar Singh, Tushar T Khandagale, Akshita Puri1, Sangeeta Sinha. (2022). In silico prediction of B-cell and T-cell epitope of Ves g 5 and Vesp m 5 allergens. Indian J Allergy Asthma Immunol; 35:72-81.
• Kadam, P., Sinha, S., Puri, A. (2023). Insights into The Carcinogenic Effect of Key Skin Care Ingredients Leading To Breast Cancer: An In-Silico Study. Bioinformatics and Biomedical Research Journal 6 (1): 1 - 20. DOI:10.11594/bbrj.06.01.01
• Sangeeta Sinha and Atmaram Vittal Andhale. (2023) Evaluation of Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Pomacea Canaliculatae (Apple Samil), Gastropoda: Ampullariidae) exposed to Crystal Violet. International Journal of Applied Engineering and Technology. 2023, Vol. 5, No. 3, 1360 – 1372.
• Shreya Tripathi, Sangeeta Sinha. (2023) "Small Heat Shock Protein and Drosophila melanogaster Development," Advances in Zoology and Botany, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 246 – 256. DOI: 10.13189/azb.2023.110402.
• Sinha, S., Ghonekar, A. and Kudale, S.R. (2024). Oxidative effects of Mahanarayan Taila on American cockroach, Periplaneta americana l. (Blattidae: Blattodea). Ann. Entomol. 42, 1–7.
• Sinha S., Andhale A. V. To Examine the oxidative and toxic effect of oleo rheumea (ayurvedic herbal oil) on Periplaneta americana (American cockroach). International Journal of Entomology Research, Volume 9, Issue 10, 2024, Pages 157-163.
• An Edible Composition. WIPO patent W02012055820 (A1)- 2012-05-03. Bhat Jyoti, Ghaskadbi Saroj Surendra, Joshi Manoj Kumar, Sinha Sangeeta, Sinkar Vilas Pandurang.
• Instrument used for detection of Diabetic Neuropathy. IPR Indian, Desihn No. 473111-001, 10/09/25. Ketaki C. Shetye. Dr. Ganesh Shrikant Jadhav, Dr. Tekchand C. Gaupale. Dr. Sangeeta Sinha, Dr. Swapnil Anna Shwelae, Sunil Suryawanshi.
• Rodent Feeding Behaviour. IPR India, Design No. 487026-001, 12/01/26. Vinay Bharadwaj Tatipamula, Dr. Sangeeta Sinha, Faisul Rahman, Dr. Sunil Mistry, Dr. ChetanKuamr Mutagond, Manoj Kumar, Dr. Alok Mittal, Parvathi T R, Yatendra Singh.
• Book chapter on “Stem Cell Therapy: Recent Advances and Future Strategies” at an International Conference on ‘Advances in Science & Technology’ organized AKI' Poona College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Camp, Pune (Maharashtra) INDIA on 6th May 2023.

• Earned Ph.D. in Zoology from Savitribai Phule Pune University with research on hepatoprotective and antioxidant mechanisms.
• Completed DBT Post-Doctoral Fellowship at National Centre for Cell Science, working on stem cell biology and gene regulation.
• Published 18+ research papers in national and international journals, contributing to toxicology, oxidative stress, and molecular biology research.
• Secured 3 patents (international and national), demonstrating innovation and translational research capability.
• Over 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor, mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Contributed to curriculum design and revision in Zoology and Biotechnology aligned with NEP 2020, incorporating outcome-based education, skill-oriented courses, and experiential learning at Savitribai Phule Pune University affiliated level.
• Successfully guided 30+ UG and PG research projects, many leading to publications.
• Recipient of prestigious fellowships: UGC-JRF, CSIR-SRF, DBT-PDF
• Achieved top university ranks and gold medals (B.Ed., M.Sc., B.Sc.), reflecting consistent academic excellence.
• Delivered invited talks and conference presentations at national and international platforms.
• Expertise in advanced laboratory techniques, including molecular biology, cell culture, bioinformatics, and animal experimentation.

• Received Young Researcher Award at International Conference atVisva Bharti University West Bengal Shantiniketan.
• Received best Oral presentation award at International Conference held at IIM Ghaziabad, 2023.
• Awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) under DBT, India 2013 - 2014.
• Awarded Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) under CSIR-SRF from 2010 - 2012.
• Awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) under UGC-CAS UOP from 2007 - 2010.
• Research Assistant (RA) Fellowship funded by Unilever Pvt Ltd, Bangalore from 2005-200.
• Smt Ushatai Shrinivas Rodda Prize - Highest marks in B.Ed University Examination, 2003-2004.
• Kai Dinkar Anant Tembe Prize - Topper in B.Ed University of Pune, 2003-2004.
• ‘O’ Grade in Molecular Biology - Highest Marks in M.Sc. in Department of Zoology, University Examination, 2003.
• Second Rank in Zoology B.Sc. Examination, University of Pune, 2000., Eighth Rank in B. Sc. Examination, University of Pune, 2001.
• Dr. Dhananjay Gadgil Prize- Highest Marks in T.Y. B.Sc. University Examination, 2001.
• Deodatta Pranishashtra Paritoshik - Highest marks in Zoology at T.Y. B.Sc. Examination, 2001.
• PRIN. V.K. JOAG GOLD MEDAL- Highest Marks in T.Y. B.Sc. University Examination, 2001.
• Highest Marks in Chemistry in the college at S.Y. B.Sc. University Examination, 2000.

Adopting innovative EdTech tools (Google Classroom, Moodle, Canva, Prezi, Kahoot, Quizizz, Mentimter,  Google forms, Socarative, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams), blended learning methods (Traditional classroom teaching and Digital tools), and digital assessments to improve teaching efficiency and student participation.

• Savitribai Phule Pune University
• National Centre for Cell Sciences