Projects since 2013 (ongoing and completed) at the School: Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
S.No. Project Investigator; Co-investigator Title Funding agency Amount (Rs. in lakhs) Duration
1Barros, U.Strengthening the Post-Graduate Teaching in Marine Biotechnology Department. (FIST Progamme)DST 28.00Nov 2007 - Oct 2012
2Bhandari, R.Effect of cyanobacterial biofertilizers on khazan land for sustainable organic rice productionDST&WM, Govt. of Goa9.00Jan 2025 - Jan 2028
3Bhandari, R.Impact of copper stress and its mitigation by proline in rice plantsGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa1.90Nov 2024 - Nov 2026
4Bhandari, R.Role of UV-B Absorbing Mycosporine Like Amino Acids (MAAs), Scytonemin and Phenolic Compounds due to UV-B Exposure in Cyanobacteria With Reference To Over Expression and FunctionDST 15.88Nov 2007 - Nov 2010
5Bhat, D.J.Culture Extracts of Fungi From Coprophilous, Endophytes, Plant litter, Entomogenous and Marine Habitats for Screening of Secondary MetabolitesCSIR7.38Oct 2008 - Sep 2011
6Bhat, D.J.Taxonomy Capacity Building Project to Research of FungiMEF4.16Apr 2001 - Mar 2011
7Bhat, D.J.Culture Extract of Fungi for Screening of Secondary MetabolitiesCSIR7.39Apr 2001 - Mar 2004
8Bhat, D.J.Plant and Fungus Bio-diversity Inventory Conservation and Utilization Efforts for the Western Ghats Region, Goa StatePlanning Commission, N. D28.12Apr 2001 - Mar 2004
9Bhosle, S.Upgradation of the OASTC, Goa University in to a Centre of Excellence in Marine MicrobiologyMES114.62Apr 2007 - Mar 2013
10Bhosle, S.Anoxygenic Phototrophic Bacterial Primary Productivity and Studies on the Endolithic Bacterial Communities of Marine EcosystemsMoES10.96Nov 2009 - Nov 2012
11D'Costa, A.H.; Nasnodkar, M.R.Comprehensive Analysis of Metals, Pesticides and Microplastics in Coastal Goa: Environmental Monitoring and Toxicity Assessment in Commercially Important FaunaGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa15.10Sep 2025 - Sep 2028
12Desai Shirodkar, M.; Mukhopadhyay, P.Biodiversity, women’s agency, social perception and livelihood options in Ramsar site of GoaGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa15.99Jan 2025 - Jan 2028
13Desai Shirodkar, M.Study to know the present status and propose measures to improve the bird diversity in Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, GoaDept. of Science Technology and Waste Management , Govt. of Goa7.92Nov 2023 - Nov 2026
14Desai, P.V.Development of Cell Line for Commercially Available Prawn (Penaeus monodon) Application for Testing Crustacean ViralDST, Goa17.20May 2010 - May 2012
15Desai, P.V.Mass Culture of Hepatopancreatic Cells and Other Cells of Scylla serrata and Isolation of Bioactive CompoundsDBT16.18Jul 2007 - Jul 2010
16Dessai, S.N.Culture and Characterization of Mantle Cells of Paphia malabaricaDST18.50Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
17Dubey, S.K.Biochemical Characterization of Tributyltin Chloride (TBTC) Resistant Bacteria from Marine Environment of Goa, India and Isolation of Genes Encoding Enzyme(s) for TBTC Resistance (Degradation)DBT17.09Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
18Fernandes D'Mello, S.Investigation of stress modulated intertidal sea anemone holobionts for bioactive potential in neurological disordersDBT50.68Oct 2025 - Oct 2028
19Garg, S.Implementing a digital platform for the real-time capturing, monitoring and control of malaria among the migrant workforce in Goa stateIndian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)166.34Jun 2025 - Jun 2028
20Garg, S.Production of Inoculum Formulation Containing Pisolithus sp. for Inoculation of Plant Seedlings Transplanted on Mine's RejectsSesa Goa Ltd., Panaji7.80Jan 2004 - Jan 2009
21Gawade, L.Understanding and Implementing IMTA: An efficient technology towards sustainable mariculture, carbon sequestration, and blue economy boostIndo-German Science and Technology Centre, DST39.00Oct 2023 - Oct 2026
22Gawade, L.; Gad, R.S.Discovering Nature and its MicrobesECSO Global (Absolute) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi8.00Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
23Ghadi, S.C.Harnessing Phage Therapy: Targeted approach to Vibriosis management in Goa's AquacultureGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa16.05Sep 2025 - Sep 2028
24Ghadi, S.C.Goa University network project under establishment of bioinformatics and computational Boilogy centre for marine bio-resource conservation and sustainable utilization of CUSATDBT74.99Feb 2021 - Feb 2026
25Haldar, S.Application of Metagenomic Technique for Isolation of Microbes from Mangroves for Potential use in Biofertilization and BioremediationSERB-DST N-PDF 2.00Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
26Jalmi, S.K.Decoding mangroves microbiome in pristine and polluted environment as a signature of mangrove fitnessCSIR22.40Jul 2025 - Jul 2027
27Jalmi, S.K.Elucidation of dual activity of siderophores in iron sequestration and salt toleranceSERB-DST30.40Feb 2022 - Feb 2024
28Jalmi, S.K.Regulation of secondary metabolite biosynthesis in rice varieties of GoaMHRD/UGC10.00Nov 2021 - Nov 2023
29Janarthanam, M.K.Biodiversity Assessment and Management Plan for Cudnem, Velguem, Surla & Shigao mines (consultancy)MFG0.60Jun 2017 - May 2018
30Janarthanam, M.K.; Krishnan, S.Preventing Extinction and Improving Conservation Status of Threatened Plants Through Application of Biotechnological ToolsDBT 35.71Mar 2012 - Jun 2017
31Janarthanam, M.K.All India Coordinated Project on Sacred Grove Ecosystem Service Assessment: Ecosystem Service Assessment in Sacred Groves of GoaMoEF 36.41Mar 2012 - Mar 2017
32Janarthanam, M.K.In-situ Conservation of Critically Endangered Monotypic Tree Genus (Pseudoglochidion) and a Shrub Species (Phyllanthus talbotii) of Western Ghats Using Conventional and Biotechnological ToolsDBT48.45Aug 2008 - Aug 2013
33Kamat, N.M.Creating Wealth from Mining Waste: Towards Eco-friendly and Sustainable Management of Goa`s Iron and Manganese Ore DumpsRNSB, Vasco15.12Nov 2009 - Nov 2011
34Kerkar, S.Bioprospecting of Goan saltpans to identify indigenous pigment producing bacteria suitable for food & pharmaceutical applicationDBT43.97Jan 2022 - Jan 2025
35Kerkar, S.Evaluate Product & Certify Performance of Water purification by Microbiological Analysis (consultancy)DSTE0.01Jun 2017 - May 2018
36Kerkar, S.Consultancy of Water AnalysisEureka Forbes0.14Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
37Kerkar, S.(1) Evaluation of Water Samples of Water Profiles from Different Localities: Plating & Estimating Total Coliforms; (2) Qualification of TDS in Water Samples (Consultancy)DSTE (Govt. of Goa)0.14Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
38Kerkar, S.Impact of Tourism on Estuarine Water Quality and Effect on Mangrove and Saltpan Ecosystem of GoaDSTE, Goa19.55Nov 2013 - Oct 2016
39Kerkar, S.Manufacture of Water Purifier (Consultancy)Eureka Forbes Ltd., Mumbai0.14Mar 2016 - May 2016
40Kerkar, S.Water Samples for Analysis (Consultancy)Eureka Forbes Ltd., Mumbai0.14Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
41Kerkar, S.Manufacture of Water Purifier (Consultancy)Eureka Forbes Ltd., Mumbai0.10Sep 2014 - Sep 2014
42Kerkar, S.Screening of Marine Microbes from Salterns of Goa for Bioactive CompoundsCSIR3.46Apr 2006 - Mar 2007
43Kerkar, V.An Assessment of Occurrence of Algal Blooms Along the Coast of Goa and Gujarat and its Ecological ImplicationsMES20.00Feb 2008 - Feb 2013
44Krishnan, S.Histochemical and Biotechnological Characterization of High Value Medicinal Plants Annona muricata and Rauvolfia verticillata from the Western Ghats of IndiaCSIR24.96Jun 2018 - Jun 2021
45Krishnan, S.Dye Yielding Plants of Goa and Their Potential Use in Biological and Textile StainingDSTE, Govt. of Goa7.50Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
46Krishnan, S.Large Scale Screening for High Garcinol and Hydroxycitric Acid, in Vitro Culture and Molecular Characterization of Garcinia species from the Western Ghats of IndiaCSIR 12.69Oct 2012 - Mar 2016
47Krishnan, S.Grain Quality Evaluation, Chalkiness Formation and Molecular Genetic Diversity Studies of Rice Varieties of GoaDSTE, Goa3.86Mar 2010 - Mar 2013
48Krishnan, S.Histochemical Biochemical and Tissue Culture Studies of Garcinia indica Choisu (Kokum)CSIR7.71Sep 2007 - Sep 2010
49Muraleedharan, U.D.; Matta, V.M.Biogeochemical Studies of the Arabian Sea and the Effect of Riverine Inputs from the Mandovi-Zuari System along the West Coast of IndiaMoES64.00Sep 2011 - Mar 2018
50Naik, A.V.Exploring the Mysteries of Gymnacranthera canarica: Phytochemistry, In vitro Culture, and Bio-Efficacy Investigations in the Myristica Swamps of Western Ghats, IndiaGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa5.00Jan 2024 - Jan 2026
51Naik, M.M.; Charya, L.S.Microplastics in ballast water as an emerging vector for bacterial pathogens and Harmful Algal Bloom species: a potential risk to the marine environment and human healthMin. of Science & Technology, Dept. of Biotechnology34.70Sep 2024 - Sep 2027
52Naik, M.M.Studies on Involvement of Quorum Sensing Molecules in Development of Biofilm and Expression of Virulence Genes in Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Dairy IndustrySERB-DST11.50Feb 2016 - Feb 2019
53Noronha, J.M.Exploring the Microbial Contributions to the Productivity and Ecology of Khazans in GoaDST & WM6.00Jul 2025 - Jul 2027
54Noronha, J.M.Assessment of Microbial Contributions to the Health of Wetlands in GoaGSWA-Goa State Wetland Authority3.55May 2023 - May 2024
55Pai, I.K.Investigations in Zooplankton Diversity, Distribution Pattern and Documentation in South West Coast of Indian EEZUGC6.90Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
56Pereira, Preeti A.Taxonomy, Regional-Scale diversity, and Geographical Distribution of Marine Sponges (Phylum: Porifera) from the West Coast (Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka) of IndiaSERB-TARE18.30Nov 2023 - Oct 2026
57Prabhu, M.S.Seaweed biofilter system for sequestration of heavy metals from industrial wastewaterGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa20.80Mar 2024 - Mar 2027
58Randive, P.Systematic Studies on Lichens of Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, GoaDST16.89Jun 2017 - Jun 2020
59Rodrigues, B.F.To develop AM fungal biofertilizer for Cocos nucifera (coconut) (Consultancy)Deejay Coconut Farm Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru1.27Sep 2021 - Mar 2023
60Rodrigues, B.F.Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Spores ConsultancyMicrobial Farm, PRIVI Research & Consultancy Pudukkottai, TN0.04Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
61Rodrigues, B.F.Screening for the efficient microbial consortium for yield improvement in Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.DSTE, Govt. of Goa6.00Dec 2019 - Dec 2022
62Rodrigues, B.F.Consultancy to provide expertise and guidance for formulation of AM fungaal inoculum for Deejay Coconut trees at Uguem FarmDeejay Coconut Farm Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru0.30Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
63Rodrigues, B.F.Mangrove Mapping for Coast of GoaSpace Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmadabad24.45Apr 2019 - Apr 2022
64Rodrigues, B.F.Vegetation survey of Bordem Plateau, North Goa (Consultancy)Vithu Satelkar, Moira, Bardez, Goa0.16Sep 2021 - Sep 2021
65Rodrigues, B.F.Retrieval of biophysical parameters in part of Western Ghats using GISATSpace Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmadabad9.90Oct 2017 - Oct 2019
66Rodrigues, B.F.Bio-Physical Characterization and Site Suitability Analysis for Indian Mangroves (PRACRITI Phase-II Programme)Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmadabad20.00Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
67Rodrigues, B.F.Monitoring of Afforestation Works undertaken in CAMPA during the year 2014-15 by the Forest DepartmentForest Department, Government of Goa2.63Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
68Rodrigues, B.F.Impact of dust emission on Cashew productivity at Calsanichomato de Oilamol iron ore mineM/s Lithoferro0.48May 2010 - Sep 2011
69Rodrigues, B.F.Screening for efficient Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungal bioinoculants in selected ornamental flowering plants of commercial importanceDST9.44Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
70Rodrigues, B.F.Regeneration of Trema orientalis and Macaranga peltata plants using in vitro culture techniquesSociedade de Fomento Ind. Pvt. Ltd.6.22Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
71Rodrigues, B.F.Survey of Medicinal plants of Western Ghats of GoaICMR, New Delhi3.23Oct 2001 - Sep 2004
72Rodrigues, B.F.Identification and selection of efficient vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (VAMF) for revegetation of the coastal sand dunes of GoaDST3.91Feb 1999 - Feb 2001
73Rodrigues, B.F.Selection of suitable vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (VAMF) for reclamation of iron ore mine wastelands of Goa DST3.15Jun 1995 - Jun 1997
74Rodrigues, B.F.Legume Flora of Goa - Survey and identification of edible and economically viable legumesCSIR2.08Apr 1995 - Apr 1997
75Rodrigues, B.F.Survey, Screening, and Selection of metal tolerant native plant species for launching an effective revegetation programme of Iron ore mines in GoaDepartment of Science, Technology & Environment, Govt. of Goa1.34Dec 1992 - Dec 1994
76Rodrigues, B.F.DNES Energy Plantations at Goa UniversityDNES, New Delhi1.00Jul 1992 - Jul 1992
77Roy, R.; Kerkar, S.Development of Alternative Sustainable Fish Feeds to Promote Human Health using Novel Non-conventional Indigenous IngredientsDBT (India); BBSRC (UK)114.00Apr 2016 - Oct 2019
78Roy, R.; Dessai, S.N.Lipidomics of Some Fishes: Control of Inflammatory Disease DBT28.93Aug 2009 - Aug 2012
79Roy, R.Membrane Lipid Bilayer and Osmoregulation: A Study With Gill Epithelial Cells of Mud Crab, Scylla serrataUGC7.36Dec 2008 - Dec 2011
80Roy, R.Mebrane Lipid Phase Behaviour and Cellular FunctionsDST2.00Sep 2006 - Sep 2009
81Roy, R.Effect of Dietary Fish and Meat, as a Source of Lipid on the Alcohol Induced Damage of Liver Cirrhosis in Mice, Mus musculus.STE 4.20Aug 2006 - Aug 2009
82Salgaonkar, B.B.Bioconversion of Seafood/ fish processing discards to biofertilizer using extremozymes from halophilic microorganisms: A step towards organic farmingDST&WM9.00Jan 2025 - Jan 2028
83Salgaonkar, B.B.; Naik, D.G.Technology Development and Bioprocess Engineering of Agro-Industrial and Single use Polyethylenewaste to biodegradable Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Halophilic MicroorganismsDBT33.54May 2024 - May 2027
84Salgaonkar, B.B.; Parienkar, P.Sustaining Saline Traditions for Community Capacity Building: Documentation and Revitalization of Indigenous Salt-Making Practices and Integrated Agro-Aquaculture Systems in GoaGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa3.00Feb 2026 - Dec 2026
85Salgaonkar, B.B.Development of a fish feed product prototype using prebiotics and vitamins supplement, from non-pathogenic, gut-friendly halophilic archaea (UGC start-up Grant)SERB-DST 28.11Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
86Salgaonkar, B.B.; Bugde, S.T.Biotechnological potential of Extremozymes from Halophilic archaea, Isolated from Solar Salterns of Goa-IndiaDST&WM, Govt. of Goa3.00Jun 2022 - Jun 2024
87Salgaonkar, B.B.The Biodiversity and Ecology of the Fragile Ecosystem of Goa: The Mangroves and the SaltpansGoa Forest Department, Govt. of Goa4.98Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
88Sawant, N.S.AI-Assisted Mapping and Biodiversity Profiling of Sacred Groves in Goa for Conservation and Community-Based ManagementGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa17.30Oct 2025 - Oct 2028
89Sawant, N.S.Evaluation of Ecosystem Functioning using Herpetofauna as a Model System in Goa and Adjoining Areas of Maharashtra and KarnatakaMoEF&CC, Govt. of India, New Delhi43.43Dec 2024 - Dec 2026
90Sawant, N.S.Diversity of Herpetofauna of Goa, Maharashtra and KarnatakaMoEF&CC, Govt. of India, New Delhi50.20Jan 2020 - Jan 2024
91Sawant, N.S.Faunal Assessment of Goa University Campus (Green Audit)Goa University1.30Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
92Sawant, N.S.Conserving Coastal Resources: A Study of Rampon Fishing and its implications in GoaGoa State Biodiversity Board5.00Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
93Sawant, N.S.Faunal studies of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa, IndiaGoa Forest Department, Govt. of Goa5.00Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
94Sawant, N.S.Conservation and management of Mangrove and intertidal mudflats along the coastline of Goa, India (Consultancy)Goa Forest Department, Govt. of Goa3.00Jul 2022 - Jan 2023
95Sawant, N.S.Development of Butterfly Gardens , Govt. College Pernem and SankhalimDHE, Govt. of Goa8.00Nov 2020 - Nov 2021
96Sawant, N.S.Preparation of Management Plan for Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, Govt. of GoaGoa Forest Department, Govt. of Goa4.99Dec 2019 - Dec 2020
97Shanbhag, A.B.Assessment of Bird Diversity as the Yardstick to Measure the Ecological Efficiency of Monoculture Forest PlantationCSIR0.91Apr 2007 - Mar 2008
98Sharma, P.K.Biodiversity, Eco-physiology and Biotechnology UGC-SAP (DRS III)UGC-SAP 118.00Apr 2015 - Mar 2020
99Sharma, P.K.The Behaviour of Engineered Nanoparticle on Interaction with Plants Root, Their Absorption, Uptake, Translocation, Photosynthesis and Molecular Response under Controlled Conditions in Hydroponics SystemDST28.44Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
100Sharma, P.K.Phytochemical Analysis of Whole Plant of Garcini indica Choisy (Kokum) to Characterize for Antioxidant Properties Under In Vitro ConditionsCSIR6.21Sep 2007 - Sep 2010
101Shyama, S.K.Genetic Stock Structure of Shevto Grey Mullet (Mugil cephalus) across Estuarine and Brackish Water of Goa and Development of Molecular Marker for Quick Identification of Different StocksDSTE, Govt. of Goa3.00Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
102Shyama, S.K.Genotoxicity Studies on Field Populations of Commercially Important Fin Fishes and Shellfishes of Central West Coast of IndiaMoES15.89Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
103Shyama, S.K.Evaluation of the Genotoxic Effect of Ionizing Radiation in Somatic Germinal Cells of FishesDAE36.00May 2009 - May 2012
104Tiwari, D.K.Photodynamic Therapy Using Virus-Like Nanoparticle (VLNP) Based BRET Nano-photosensitizer for Non-invasive Cancer TreatmentDBT88.00Mar 2018 - Feb 2023
105Tiwari, ManishaDesigning and optimization of cell free solid phase biosensor for monitoring the heavy metal containments in aquatic system Goa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa16.40Oct 2024 - Sep 2026
106Tiwari, Manisha; Kerkar, S.Development of Ultra-Sensitive Luminescent Paper Biosensor for Quantification of Cadmium and Arsenic Heavy Metal Contamination in Drinking Water and SeafoodDBT42.26Nov 2019 - Nov 2022
107Yadav, V.Investigating the role of parental-specific chromatin organization in regulation of genomic imprintingAnusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)71.96Jul 2025 - Jun 2028
108Yadav, V.Deciphering Chromatin Rewiring during Chickpea Seed Development DBT98.19May 2024 - Apr 2027