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XXVIII ANNUAL REPORT June 2012– May 2013 GOA UNIVERSITY TALEIGAO PLATEAU GOA 403 206 1 GOA UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR Hon. Shri Bharat Vir Wanchoo VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr. S. R. Shetye REGISTRAR Prof. V. P. Kamat 2 CONTENTS PREFACE 5 INTRODUCTION 6 PART 1: UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES AND BODIES 1.1 Members of the Executive Council 7 1.2 Members of the University Court 8 1.3 Members of the Academic Council 9 1.4 Members of the Planning Board 11 1.5 Members of the Finance Committee 12 1.6 Deans of Faculties 13 1.7 Officers of the University 13 1.8 Other Bodies/Associations and their Composition 14 PART 2: UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS/ CENTRES / PROGRAMMES 2.1 Faculty of Languages & Literature 15 2.2 Faculty of Social Sciences 30 2.3 Faculty of Natural Sciences 48 2.4 Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment 74 2.5 Faculty of Management Studies 101 2.6 Faculty of Commerce 106 Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy(CSSEIP) 110 2.7 Innovative Programmes 111 (i) Research and Development and Resources Mobilisation Cell (RDRM) 111 (ii) Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) 111 (iii) Study India Programme (SIP) 112 (iv) N. S. S. Unit 112 (v) Extra Mural Studies and Extension Services (EMS & ES) 113 (vi) Earth Science and Technology Cell (ESTC) 114 (vii) Distance Education, Information and Training Infrastructure (DEITI) 116 PART 3: AWARDEES AND RANKERS Ph.D. Awardees 117 List of Rankers (PG) 122 PART 4: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION General Information 127 Computerisation and IT Infrastructure 127 Library 128 Sports 130 Directorate of Students’ Welfare & Cultural Affairs 134 3 Placement Cell 135 U.G.C. Academic Staff College 136 Health Centre 138 College Development Council 139 Hostels 144 PART 5: AFFILIATED COLLEGES General Education Colleges 148 Professional Colleges 196 PART 6: RECOGNISED INSTITUTIONS 238 Students strength at UG Level 240 Students strength at PG Level 241 PART 7: Addresses at the 26th Annual Convocation of Goa University held on 7th January 2014 Shri Bharat Vir Wanchoo, Hon. Chancellor 242 Dr. Satish R. Shetye, Vice Chancellor 247 ____________________________________________________________ 4 P R E F A C E It gives me great pleasure to present to you the 28th Annual Report of Goa University for the academic year 2012-2013. The Annual Report has, as in earlier reports, six parts: (I) University Authorities and Boards, (II) University Departments, Centres and Programmes, (III) Achievements of the University Faculty, (IV) General Administration, (V) Affiliated Colleges, and (VI) Recognised Institutions. The Report largely covers the profiles and activities of the post graduate departments at the University and the significant achievements of both the members of the faculty and the students. The section on affiliated colleges mirrors the activities that are undertaken by the professional and general education colleges affiliated to this University. With Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of 33.2%, third highest in the country, Goa has crossed the 2021-22 national goal of GER of 32.0%. As the only University set up by the State of Goa, Goa University together with its affiliated colleges takes great pride in this achievement of the state in making higher education accessible to its citizens. This Annual Report reflects the contributions of the faculty of the University towards sustainance of high levels performance in higher education of the State. I would like to record my appreciation and acknowledgment towards the cooperation of all the teaching and non-teaching staff members involved in the compilation of this Annual Report. Dr. S. R. Shetye Vice Chancellor 5 INTRODUCTION Goa University has treaded a path of sustained growth since its inception in 1985 around the nucleus of Centre for Post Graduate Instruction and Research of the University of Bombay in Goa. As is expected of an academic institution, Goa University has grown steadily in terms of its infrastructure, addition of contemporary courses with a dynamic curriculum, and increase in the number of affiliated colleges and recognised institutes. The Annual Report of the University attempts to reflect the various facets of academic and co-curricular activities at the University and at its affiliated colleges. The information contained in the pages that follow truly reflects the vibrant academic ethos of the University, its focus on research, and notably the rich contribution of the faculty in terms of research projects, national and international seminars and workshops as well as publications. We are thankful to all heads of University departments and Principals of affiliated colleges who have painstakingly compiled information that is contained in this Report. The Committee would like to express its gratitude to all those who have contributed in the publication of this Annual Report. Bernard. F. Rodrigues Convenor, Editorial Committee Rafael Fernandes Member Jyoti Pawar Member A. A. A. Viegas Member S. Krishnan Member Purva Hegde Desai Member Nilesh Borde Member Kedar Naik Member 6 PART I: UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES AND BODIES 1.1 Members of the Executive Council Chairman Prof. Dileep N. Deobagkar, Vice-Chancellor (Ex-Officio), (upto 19.06.2012) Dr. S. R. Shetye, Vice-Chancellor (Ex-Officio), (w.e.f. 17.09.2012) Nominees of the Chancellor Prof. Peter Ronald De Souza, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. Padmashree Dr. (Smt.) Maria Aurora Couto, Carona, Bardez, Goa. Shri Dattaraj V. Raj Salgaocar, Salgaocar House, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa. Dr. Rita Paes, Principal, Nirmala Institute of Education, Panaji, Goa. Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira, Former Advocate General of Goa, Panaji, Goa. Nominees of the State Government Adv. Narendra Savaikar, Ponda, Goa(w.e.f. 01/08/2012) Shri Dinar Bhatkar, Panaji, Goa Shri Sudesh Gawde, Priol, Goa Prof. Datta Bhikaji Naik, Porvorim, Bardez, Goa The Secretary (Higher Education), Government of Goa (Ex-Officio). The Secretary (Finance), Government of Goa (Ex-Officio). Nominees of the Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mahesh Sardesai, Dean, Faculty of Medicine (w.e.f. 01/08/2012) Prof. Y. V. Reddy, Dean, Faculty of Commerce. Shri Pravin M. Bhende, Principal, GVM’s GGPR College of Commerce and Economics, Ponda, Goa. Prof. A. V. Salker, Department of Chemistry, Goa University. Member Secretary Prof. V. P. Kamat, Registrar, Member Secretary, (Ex-Officio). During the year 2012-2013, 5 regular meetings and 1 special meeting were held. The meetings were held on 13.06.2012, 27.07.2012 (Special), 27.11.2012, 23.01.2013, 25.03.2013 and 14.05.2013. 1.2 Members of the University Court Chairman Prof. Dileep N. Deobagkar, Vice-Chancellor (Ex-Officio), (upto 19.06.2012) Dr. S. R. Shetye, Vice-Chancellor (Ex-Officio), (w.e.f. 17.09.2012) 7 Nominees of the Executive Council Deans of Faculties Prof. J. A. E. Desa, Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences. Prof. Y. V. Reddy, Dean, Faculty of Commerce. Prof. Nandkumar Mekoth, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies. Prof. Rajesh B. Lohani, Dean, Faculty of Engineering. Shri A. S. Nadkarni, G. R. Kare College of Law. University Professors Prof. P. K. Sharma, Professor, Department of Botany. Prof. P. R. Rao, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Technology. Prof. (Smt.) Saroj N. Bhosle, Professor, Department of Microbiology. Prof. M. K. Janarthanam, Professor, Department of Botany. Prof. H. B. Menon, Professor, Department of Marine Science. Principals of Affiliated Colleges Mrs. Carol Noronha, Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim, Goa. Dr. Gopalkrishna Rao, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji. Dr. (Sr) Aradhana A. C., Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem. Dr. Aruna Bale, Shree B. S. P. G. Ayurvedan M. and Research Centre, Shiroda. Rev. Fr. Jose Walter Benigno, St. Xavier’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mapusa. Elected Members Dr. Anthony P. Rodrigues, Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar, Goa. Dr. Naguesh Colvalkar, D. S. E. S. V. M. S. College of Law, Miramar. Dr. Jude Rodrigues, Goa Medical College, Bambolim. Dr. Madhu Ghodkirekar, Goa Medical College, Bambolim. Dr. B. P. Sarath Chandran, Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao. Mrs. Tanya Marchon e Mascarenhas, Rosary College of Arts and Commerce, Navelim. Shri B. R. Kulkarni, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi. Dr. Tushar Shamba Anvekar, St. Xavier’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mapusa. Dr. Vidhyadatta M. Shet Verenkar, Department of Chemistry. Dr. Koshy Tharakan, Department of Philosophy. Dr. Sanjeev C. Ghadi, Department of Biotechnology. Nominees of the Executive Council The Chairman/President, Dhempe Charities Trust, Dempo House, Panaji. The Chairman/President, Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar. The Chairman, Goa University Students’ Council, Goa University. 8 Nominees of the Chancellor Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Department of Atomic Energy Commission, Mumbai. Prof. N. Balakrishnan, Assistant Director, S. E. and R. Centre, Bangalore. Shri Nitin Kunkolienkar, Former President, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Shri Gerad D’Cunha, Porvorim. Nominees of the State Government Dr. Sitaram Korgaonkar, Medical Practitioner, Porvorim, Bardez, Goa. Prof. Govind Parvatkar, Porvorim, Bardez, Goa. Adv. (Ms.) Roshan Samant, Mapusa, Bardez, Goa. Mrs. Nayana Nitin Bandekar, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa. Representative of Non-Teaching Staff Shri M. Chakraborty, Head, Computer Centre, Goa University. Ex-Officio Member Secretary Registrar, Member Secretary, (Ex-Officio) During the year 2012-2013, meeting of the Court was held on 26.03.2013. 1.3 Members of the Academic Council Chairman Prof. Dileep N. Deobagkar, Vice-Chancellor (Ex-Officio), (upto 19.06.2012) Dr. S. R. Shetye, Vice-Chancellor (Ex-Officio), (w.e.f. 17.09.2012) Deans of the Faculties Dean, Faculty of Languages & Literature (Ex-Officio). Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences (Ex-Officio). Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences (Ex-Officio). Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment (Ex-Officio). Dean, Faculty of Commerce (Ex-Officio). Dean, Faculty of Management Studies (Ex-Officio). Dean, Faculty of Medicine (Ex-Officio). Dean, Faculty of Engineering (Ex-Officio). Dean, Faculty of Law (Ex-Officio). Dean, Faculty of Performing, Fine Arts & Music (Ex-Officio).