Zoology Department

Zoology Department

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The Zoology Department of Wilson College earlier known as the Biology Department, was established in 1959 and inaugurated by the then, UGC Chairman, Dr. C.D. Deshmukh. Zoology is offered at UG level along with Fishery Biology as Applied Component and M.Sc with specialization in Animal Physiology. To offer the Zoology students a better practical understanding while studying the various organisms, the department has a museum displaying an array of unique preserved specimens. With the combination of optimized theoretical and practical knowledge, our students have shown excellent results under Mumbai University with our Alumni well placed across the globe. VISION: To prepare students who are environmentally conscious, skilled to preserve nature and sustain wildlife. MISSION: To provide extensive knowledge, inculcate learning and research attitude in students and to provide on field learning experiences to students.

ACTIVITIES:

1)Long and Short Excursion for all classes.
2)Department Fest “ Genesis”
3)WildLife Photography competition.
4)Aquarium Maintenance competition.
5)Talks by eminent scientists in collaboration with Indian Women Scientists Association.

( Picture headings are given below according to the sequence)
1)Scopes in fishery sector
2)Stray awareness
3)Field visit to intertidal area of Priyadarshini Park, Mumbai
4)Talk on Marine coastal diversity of Mumbai
5)Visit to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum’s conservation centre.

Dr. Sushant J. Mane

TEACHING CAREER : JULY, 2005
Qualifications:
Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Marine Science, Oceanography and Fishery Biology) in Zoology from M.D. College and Ph.D. From Mumbai University

Assistant Professor

Neha Elizabeth Koshy

TEACHING CAREER : 2009
Qualifications:
Undergraduate and Postgraduate in Zoology with specialization in Animal Physiology from Wilson College.

Assistant Professor

Dr. Devdatta Lad

TEACHING CAREER : JUNE 2005
Qualifications:
M.Sc. (Oceanography), M.Phil. (Toxicology), D.B.M., M.A. (Education), Ph.D. (Zoology, Oceanography)

Assistant Professor

Dr. Ananya Bar

Qualifications:
Ph.D, (Zoology) M.Sc. (Zoology), B.Sc. (Zoology Honours)Dr. Ananya Bar has joined Department of Zoology, Wilson College as a CHB Faculty, approved.

Assistant Professor