SNEHAL DABHADE
Mumbai
Summary
- Assistant professor with 10 years of experience in microbiology, specializing in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to enhance program outcomes through effective teaching strategies and collaborative learning environments. Strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering productive relationships with colleagues and students. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic organization that values professional growth and skill enhancement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
K.J.Somaiya College of Science & Commerce
Mumbai
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated undergraduate and postgraduate microbiology courses.
- Assisted in planning and conducting practical sessions focusing on troubleshooting and experimental design.
- Created question banks and model answers to support students' learning.
- Guided students in seminars and projects to ensure conceptual clarity in molecular biology and microbial genetics.
- Participated in curriculum planning and academic coordination activities.
- Provided additional support to students outside classroom hours to build confidence and understanding.
- Organised monthly journal club meetings to help students analyse and interpret current research articles.
Assistant Professor- Contractual Basis
Jai Hind College ( Empowered Autonomous)
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked as an Assistant Professor in Department of Microbiology, Jai Hind College (Empowered Autonomous), Mumbai, 18th June 2024-30th April 2025
- Taught undergraduate courses in Microbiology, with a focus on Bioprocess Technology, Industrial Microbiology, Microbial Metabolism and Microbial Genetics.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans and laboratory exercises tailored to FYBSc, SYBSc, and TYBSc students, promoting active learning and conceptual clarity.
- Coordinated and supervised student projects, research assignments, and presentations to foster scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
- Assisted in organizing departmental events, workshops, and seminars to enhance students' exposure to current trends in microbiology.
- Contributed to curriculum development and participated in academic audits and NAAC documentation processes.
Assistant Professor- Contractual Basis
PTVA's Sathaye College ( Autonomous)
06.2015 - 05.2024
- Nine years of experience in teaching in the Department of Microbiology, Sathaye College, Vile Parle, Mumbai-400057 (15th June 2015-31st May 2024).
One year experience in teaching IKS and VES subject as per the NEP 2020 (2023-2024). - BOS Member of Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Sathaye College (2021-2024).
- Coordinator for the national-level webinar on IKS in Microbiology organized on 28th February 2024.
Resource Person for the add-on course Food Nutrition and Dietetics organized by the Department of Microbiology, Sathaye College (2021-2024).
Academic Counselor for Biochemistry at IGNOU (2023-2024). - University evaluator for TYBSc paper Bioprocess Technology I and II since 2018.
Moderation of answer books of SYBSc Microbiology Paper I of semester III at Lords Universal College on 23rd December, 2016.
External Re-Assessment Examiner for Semester V & Semester III at Sophia College for Women on 24th January 2019.
External examiner for food microbiology and safety practical at Dr. B.M.N. College of Home Science, Matunga, Mumbai, on 22nd February 2019. - Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and accentuate the presentation.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts
Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement. - Revised course objectives, course materials, and instructional and assessment strategies for Microbiology courses. Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Developed innovative curriculum for interdisciplinary courses, fostering a broader understanding of various subjects for students.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Member, Sanskrit Association, 2015, Sathaye College, Vile Parle, Mumbai 400057. Member, Gravity Intercollegiate Science Festival, 2015-2016, Sathaye College, Vile Parle, Mumbai 400057. Worked as a committee member of the Plantae association in 2016 and arranged a career guidance lecture in September 2016. Worked as a committee member for Micro Fiesta, a college festival organized by the Department of Microbiology, 2015-2016. Worked as a committee member for the Science Association in 2016-17 & 2017-18.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
Microbiologist Trainee
M.K.R. Drug Testing Laboratory, Mumbai
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed Wet lab and Microbiological analysis of Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic products.
- Handled Gas Chromatography, FTIR.
- Established GMP, standardization of instruments.
- Performed tests on component samples, identify any contamination and perform analysis for appropriate source for same and initiate corrective actions.
- Performed various culture of micro organisms in isolation according to standard inhibition and ensure controls over moisture and temperature.
- Monitored all physiological and morphological characteristics and identify micro organisms.
- Perform tests on all incoming ingredients and documents all records.
- Developed and prepared documents for all protocols.
- Investigate all issues and prevent any GMP problems on samples.
- Maintained purchase orders for all laboratory processes and monitor inventory for same.
- Designed and optimized assays
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, MH08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, MH05.2012
HSC -
Sathaye College, Maharashtra State Board
Mumbai, MH05.2009
SSC -
Sane Guruji Vidya Mandir, Maharashtra State Board
Mumbai, MH03.2007
Skills
- Sterilisation techniques
- Microbial identification
- Sample preparation
- Bioburden testing
- Antimicrobial effectiveness
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory safety
- Equipment calibration
- Innovative teaching techniques
- Online teaching tools
- Subject-Specific knowledge
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Bioprocess technology
- Effective communication
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Qualified GATE Examination in Life Science with a GATE Score of 287, March 2024.
- Qualified ICAR NET Examination for Assistant Lectureship In Agriculture Microbiology with 57.11% - 2019
- Qualified Maharashtra SET for eligibility of Assistant Professor- 2019
- Cleared PET examination of Mumbai University with a score of 47/100, January 2019.
Additional Information
- Awarded First Prize for oral presentation at the Inter-Institutional Research Conclave (IIRC) 2022–23 for the research project titled “Production of Fungal Mycelia and Its Application as a Wound Dressing Patch” (Pure Science category).
- Guided a research project titled "Production of fungal mycelia and its application as a wound dressing patch," which was presented by Ms. Jasani Artika in the Pure Sciences category and UG level at the 17th Aavishkar: Intercollegiate/Institute/Department Research Convention (Zonal Round) organized by the University of Mumbai at St. Andrews College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Bandra, Mumbai, on December 22, 2022, for the Mumbai III zone.
- Ms. Manasvi Sathe & Ms. Artika Jasani presented a poster on “Review on Recent Advances in Wound Dressings for real-time monitoring of pH" under the guidance of Ms. Snehal Dabhade in the fledgling research program held on the 25th of February, 2022, organized by PTVA's Sathaye College (Autonomous).
- Dabhade Snehal Rajdhar. Advances in screening bacterial cellulose producers, Compendium of “RESEARCH INSIGHTS OF LIFE SCIENCE STUDENT” 2021, ISBN: 978-93-91342-27-2, Volume 3, pg. no. 447-449.
- Presented a poster titled "Isolation and characterization of bacteriocin-producing species of Bacillus from the soil samples" at a research scholars' meet held at the Institute of Science, Mumbai, on 15th March 2014.
- Worked on Isolation, Purification, and Characterization of Bacteriocin From Bacillus subtilis From Soil Samples during semester four of M.Sc. part II. The project is submitted to the University of Mumbai towards partial fulfillment of the Master of Science in Microbiology program under the Credit Based Semester Grading System (CBSGS), prescribed by the University of Mumbai during the academic year 2013-2014.
Workshops
- Participated in 5 days online workshop on Mastering Flow Cytometry: Principles, Techniques and Applications organized by Codon Biosciences PVT LTD , Goa, From 23rd June to 27th June , 2025.
- Actively participated and won second prize in the workshop on Entrepreneurship Development organized by EDC, Sathaye College, Mumbai on 25th April 2022.
- Actively Participated in Workshop on ‘Biostatistics & Research Methodology organized by SVKM's Mithibai College from 16th to 20th December, 2019 under the aegis of RUSA grant.
- Actively Participated in teo day Handson training workshop on chromatography techniques organized by Department of Microbiology, Sathaye College in association with HiMedia Laboratories Pvt Ltd. on 9th & 10th December 2019
- Actively Participated in Two Days Awareness Programme on FSMS: Auditing System & Process, Organized by Sathaye College in collaboration with Onecert International Pvt Ltd on 13th & 14th August, 2019.
- Participated in Eight day Lecture series on UGC- CSIR NET ( Life Science) organized by Academy for Administrative Careers , University Of Mumbai-1st -8th May 2019.
- Actively participated in the Lady Tata Memorial Trust sponsored Teacher training workshop on ‘Experimental Approaches For drug Studies' held at Sophia College for Women from 17th to 19th January 2019.
- Actively participated workshop on Synthetic Biology for college Teachers sponsored by TEQIP III And HiMedia Laboratories at DBT – ICT centre for Energy Biosciences , ICT, Matunga Mumbai on 13- 15th December, 2018.
- Actively participated in one day workshop on Bioautography Techniques using HPTLC conducted at National Facility for Biopharmaceuticals G. N. Khalsa College, Matunga Mumbai.
- Attended a two days workshop on UGC- CSIR NET (LIFE SCIENCE) EXAM held on 27th and 28th October, 2018, organized by Department of Biotechnology And Academy for Administrative careers, University of Mumbai in association with Mumbai School Of Thoughts.
- Actively participated in workshop of Nano and Biotechnology: Innovation and Revolution organized by Ruia College, Mumbai in conjunction with Harrisburg University Of Science and technology in August 2017
- Attended TYBSc Semester VI practical Workshop held at the Department of Microbiology, Wilson College on 3rd January, 2017.
- Actively participated in Annual biotechnology training held in Haffkine Institute (2011).
- Actively participated in workshop of Practical Bioinformatics, held in Wilson College (2011).
Seminars/ Webinars
- Participated in National Seminar , " Brain Health & Stimulation for Maximum Learning on 18th December , 2024 organized by Hansraj Jivandas College of Education ( Autonomous) .
- Participated in webinar on Molecular Markers organized by Biosrishti on 26th January 2022.
- Participated in the webinar on Primer Design- Basic & Application organized by Biosrishti on 2nd October, 2021.
- Participated in the Two-Day National Webinar – ‘Nuances of Research Integrity' organized by the Research Committee and Internal Quality Assurance Cell , G. N. Khalsa College in collaboration with Amity University, Gwalior and Rehoboth Academic Services, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru on August 7 and 9, 2021.
- Participated in the webinar on “IPR in Research & Education” sponsored by Gujrat Council of Science & Technology, Govt. Of Gujrat, Organized By Parul University, Vadodara, Gujrat on 30th April, 2021.
- Participated in the Webinar on “Future of Food Technology Post COVID-19 conducted on May 24, 2020 organized by Department of Neutraceuticals, G.N. Khalsa College.
- Participated in Intercollegiate webinar on “Role of Algae in Environment Protection”, organized by Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram & Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts & Science, on 5th June, 2020.
- Attended a seminar on Cancer biology research: The Indian scenario organized in St. Xavier's college, Mumbai on 19th January 2013.
Online Workshops / FDP
- Faculty Development Program on " Practical Aspect of ICT Tools & Online Teaching in Current Scenario" organized by Research Foundation of India from 7th November - 14th November 2024.
- Online Internship on New Product Development at Space Food Club from 17th August -17th September 2023.
- Online Internship on Space Food and Research at Space Food Club from 19th June-19th July 2023.
- Online Entrepreneurship Development Program for WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS organized by MSME-TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (PPDC) from 29.05.2023 to 02.06.2023 (10 hrs. only).
- E- Workshop on In-Silico tools for Molecular Cloning organized by Bioshrishti on 1 November - 5 November 2022.
- Online Summer Internship in Statistical and Computational Analysis of Biological Data organized by Bio setup Life Sciences from 25 June - 1 September 2022.
- Online training on Advanced MS Excel organized by MSME- Technology Development Centre PPDC on 1 August – 5 August 2022.
- Online Two-Week Refresher Course in “NATURAL SCIENCES” organized by Teacher‟s Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, from 28 June – 12 July 2022 and obtained Grade A.
- Two weeks One Credit MOOC Developed course on Scientific Research Methodology under the UNESCO OE4BW Online Mentoring Program, June 2022.
- Successfully completed online program on Research Training From 3rd May to 15th May,2021 organized by MSME- TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (PPDC).
- Participated in Five days Online FDP On “Artificial Intelligence in Health Science” organized by Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics , D.Y. Patil Institute during 3rd May-7th May, 2021.
- Successfully completed & Qualified an exam of One Week recent trends in research methodology organized by REST Society for Research International , Krishnagiri, TamilNadu, India from 11th -16th January 2021
- Participated in Two Days online workshop on “Drafting the Research Article”on 17th and 18th September 2020 organized by MyInnerLog.
- Attended online national workshop on ‘Fine Tuning Research Planning Using Elsevier Tools' organized By K.J. Somaiya College of Science & Commerce, On 25th April 2020.
- Completed the Two weeks faculty development programme on empowerment through digital technology and e-learning Organized by SNDT Women's University during 1st -12th June, 2020.
- Participated in Two days workshop on “Experiential Teaching with Diverse Tools”, organized by IQAC, Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce on 26th &27th May,2020.
- Participated In 3 Days National Level Faculty Development Programme Organized By Lala Lajpat Rai College Of Commerce & Economics & University Of Mumbai With North Storm Academy Held On 30th April To 2nd May 2020.
Timeline
Assistant Professor
K.J.Somaiya College of Science & Commerce
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Professor- Contractual Basis
Jai Hind College ( Empowered Autonomous)
06.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Professor- Contractual Basis
PTVA's Sathaye College ( Autonomous)
06.2015 - 05.2024
Microbiologist Trainee
M.K.R. Drug Testing Laboratory, Mumbai
10.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Microbiology
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Mumbai
HSC -
Sathaye College, Maharashtra State Board
SSC -
Sane Guruji Vidya Mandir, Maharashtra State Board