Sr. No. Department Date of the Objective of the Name & Address of the Activities under the MoU/ Collaboration/MoU Institutions with which Collaboration/MoU Collaborations Collaboration/MoU done Biosciences Collaboration & Research & Saurashtra University, Joint Research Project, 1. ( Prof. S. P. MoU Collaborations IIT Delhi, New Delhi Joint Publications, Singh) ( DBT-Multi- University of Delhi Inter-Institutional Visit of the Faculty Intuitional DBT, Govt. of India & Students Project 2007-2012) 2. Biosciences Collaboration Research Saurashtra University, Rajkot Joint Research Project, ( Prof. S. P. ( Net Working Bhavnagar University, Inter- Institutional Visit of the Faculty Singh) Project M S University-Baroda, & Student 2014-2018) University- Ministry of Erath Science, Govt. of India, New Delhi 3. Biosciences Collaboration Research, Academic, Saurashtra University, Rajkot Joint Publication, ( Prof. S. P. (2016- Training University of Hyderabad, Student Visit & Training, Singh) Continue) Hyderabad Research Collaboration J N Technical University- Hyderabad 4. Biosciences Collaboration Research, Academic, Department of Bioinformatics Joined supervision of the students (Prof. S. P. (2012- Training and Department of Joint Publications, Singh ) Continue) Microbiology, Biotechnology, Student Visit & Training, Christ college, Rajkot Research Collaboration Faculty visits & teaching

5. Biosciences Collaborations Research & Griffith University, Brisbane, Research Collaborations, Department/ & MoU, 2006- Collaborations, Australia Joint publications, Data Analysis Saurashtra Onward Student Support Conference support, Support & University Saurashtra University, Rajkot guidance in research papers 6. Biosciences Collaborations, Research & Teaching Yangon University, Yangon, Taught: Microbiology/Molecular (Prof. S. P. February- Collaborations Myanmar Biology to M. Sc. and Ph.D. students Singh) March, 2005, 2-week visit as Visiting Guided: 02 Ph.D. students Interaction Student Support Professor and member of the Acted as external examiner: for Ph.D. continues with Government of India panel for students the faculty Biotechnology members

7. Biosciences Collaborations Research Collaborations National Food Research Institute, Joint Research Project, (Prof. S. P. 1996-98, 2001, Tsukuba Science City, Japan Joint Publications Singh) and continued Visiting scientist-worked on Genetic Engineering/Gene shuffling/Directed Evolution Continued on returning to India 8. Biosciences Revised in 2020 Research and teaching Vimal Research Society for Collaborative research work, ( Prof. V. S. Agrobiotech , Agi area, 80 feet fellowships to the research fellow, Thaker) road, Rajkot organization of workshop and training program 9. Biosciences 2020 Research and teaching GBRC, Government of Gujarat, Utilization of research facilities, ( Prof. V. S. Department of Science and sharing of expertise, and jointly Thaker) Technology, organization of training program 10. Biosciences Collaborations Research activities Collaboration with Dr. Meenu Sharing of facilities and expertise for ( Prof. V. S. Since 2019 Sharaf, Head, Department of effective output of the research Thaker) microbiology, Gujarat Univ. problems (please see publication-1) Ahmedabad 11. Biosciences Collaborations Research Dr. Sumar Punia, Agricultural Sharing of Plant materials and ( Prof. V. S. Since 2018 Research Station, Ummedganj, facilities Thaker) Kota-324001. Rajasthan. India (please see publication-2) Biosciences 2016-2019 Collaborative Research Department of Life Sciences, MK Co-Coordinator in MoES funded 12. (Prof. R S Bhavnagar University, Network Research Project Kundu) Bhavnagar, Gujarat 13. Biosciences 2017 ongoing Collaborative Research Kyoto University, Kyodai Field Research Collaboration with Dr. (Prof. R S Science Education and Research Tomoyuki Nakano, Asst. Professor, in Kundu and Center, Seto Marine Biological Marine Limpetology with Bhavik Dr. Bhavik Laboratory, Kyoto, Japan Vakani. Resulted into an International Vakani) publication. Research work is continuing.

14. Biosciences 2019 ongoing Collaborative Post-Doc University of Tartu, Estonian Post-Doc Australian Researcher Dr. (Prof. R S Research Marine Institute, Estonia, Europe Kiran Liversage is working on Global Kundu) rockpool Survey. Dr. Liversage is working under Malacological Society of London fellowship. First phase of the work completed. 15. Biosciences 2019 Ongoing Collaborative Research University of Plymouth, England Dr. Louise Firth of University of (Prof. R S Plymouth is heading the project Kundu) Global Rockpool Survey. Since Dr. Liversage is working on that project, Prof. R.S. Kundu and the Dept. of Biosciences, SU is automatically becoming a part of that working group. Research is continuing. 16. Biosciences Collaboration Research & Training Forest Pathology Division Collaborative Research ( Prof. BRM ( 2007 onwards) Student Support Forest Research Institute Inter-Institutional Visits of the Faculty Vyas) Dehradun 248195, Uttarakhand & Students 17. Biosciences Collaboration Product Development Agriland Biotech Limited Collaborative Research ( Prof. BRM ( 2008- Field Trials 36, Prince Industrial Estate Visit by the Faculty & Students Vyas) onwards) etc Mota Motipuratal Support & guidance in research papers Savli 391520, District Vadodara sample collection and analysis 18. Biosciences Collaboration Research, Product Mansinhbhai Institute of Dairy & Collaborative Research ( Prof. BRM (2014-onwards) Development Food Technology Visit by the Faculty & Students Vyas) Academic Training Dudhsagar Dairy Campus Support & guidance in research papers Mehsana Highway, Mehsana sample collection and analysis 384002 19. Biosciences Collaborations, Research & Govt. Science College Collaborative Research ( Prof. BRM (2010- Collaborations K. K. Shastri Educational Campus Data Analysis Vyas) Onwards) Student Support Khokhra Road, Ahmedabad- Support & guidance in research papers 380008 20. Biosciences Collaborations, Research, EnFormTech NZ Ltd Collaborative Research ( Prof. BRM (2006- Product Development PO Box 23610 Visit by the Director Vyas) Onwards) 19 Laureston Ave, Papatoetoe Support & guidance in research papers Auckland, New Zealand sample provision & analysis 21. Biosciences Collaborations, Research & Formerly with Universitat Collaborative Research ( Prof. BRM 1996- Onwards Collaborations Regensburg, Regensburg Joint Publications Vyas) Germany Data Analysis Support & guidance in research papers 22. Biosciences Collaborations, Research & Institute of Microbiology Collaborative Research ( Prof. BRM 1996- Onwards Collaborations Czech Academy of Sciences Joint Publications Vyas) Vídeňská 1083, 142 20 Prague 4 Data Analysis Czech Republic Support & guidance in research papers 23. Biosciences 10.03.2017 To explore, extend and Defense Research & A project of Rs. 9,70,000/- was (Prof. R. K. strengthen the functional Development Establishment completed by Prof. Ramesh Kothari Kothari) relationship between the (DRDE), Defense Research & from Department of Biosciences Universities and National Development funded by DRDE-DRDO, Gualior. laboratories with well- Organization (DRDO), Ministry established R &D set of Defense, Govt. of India, up(s) in Biological and Gwalior Chemical science in order Address: New Campus: Jhansi to share the facilities and Road, Gwalior-474 002. Madhya expertise available with Pradesh, INDIA each of them 24. Biosciences 30.09.2016 Aiming to promote Junagadh Agricultural University, Several M.Sc., M.Phil and Ph.D. (Prof. R. K. collaboration between Junagadh, Vanthali Rd, Moti studneds have availed laboratory Kothari) faculty, staff and students Baug, Junagadh University, facilities form Department of Junagadh, Gujarat 362001 Biotechnology of Junagadh Agricutral for explore joint research University. programmes, availing research facilities and Various faculties from Bioscience exchange experiences in department of Saurashtra University education and research. have acted as Guide or co-guide for the Ph.D. students of Junagadh Agricultural university. 25. Biosciences 2008 onwards Understanding and Department of Biotechnology, Prof. Ramesh Kothari has published (Prof. R. K. Collaborations among the College of Veterinary Science several peer reviewed reach papers in Kothari) of both side of the and Animal Husbandry, Anand international journal of reputes as an institutions agricultural university, Anand, outcome of research & academic Gujarat-INDIA collaboration 26. Biosciences 2017 onwards Understanding and Department of Chemistry, Prof. Ramesh Kothari has developed Collaborations among the Indian Institute of Technology several e-Contents modules under the (Prof. R. K. persons of both side of ( IIT), Delhi India scheme of ePG pathshal of UGC. Kothari) the institutions MHRD, Govt. of India and in collaboration with Prof. S. K. Khares, IIT, Delhi. 27. Biosciences 2012 onwards Understanding and Department of Biochemistry and Prof. Ramesh Kothari has visited as (Prof. R. K. Collaborations among the Molecualr Biology, visiting researcher in the laboratory of Kothari) persons of both side of The University of Medicine and Prof. Virendra Pandy. One of Ph.D. the institutions Dentistry of New Jersey United student of Prof. Kothari has completed States. (Now Rutgers University) his Ph.D. work in Prof. Pandy’s lab. 28. Biosciences 2007 onwards Collaboration between the Department of Bioinformatics We completed e-content development (Prof. R. K. persons from both side of and Department of project (NMEICT)-MHRD and Kothari) the institutions Biotechnology, Christ college, published several research Rajkot publications 29. Biosciences May 2019 Ph.D Research in Ecology Dr. Hitesh Solanki, Co-Guide of Ph.D Student Ms. Seema ( Dr. Jigna Department of Botany, Gujarat Joshi Tank) University, Ahmedabad 30. Biosciences Dec 2018 Research in Plant Dr. Rohan Pandya Joint Research and Publications ( Dr. Jigna Biotechnology Department of Biotechnology, Tank) M. & N. Shree Virani Science College, Kalavad Road, Rajkot

31. Biosciences 2014-2015 Collaborative Research Department of Biochemistry, Supervised a short term research work (Dr. Shweta School of Sciences Gujarat on PCB toxicity for the M.sc. Pathak) University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Dissertation work of Ms. Vidhi Shah.

32. Biosciences 2014- 2015 Collaborative Research Department of Biochemistry, Supervised a short term research work (Dr. Shweta School of Sciences Gujarat on PCB toxicity for the M.Sc. Pathak) University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Dissertation work of Ms. Hiral Ghodasara 33. Biosciences 2013- Continue Research collaboration Main Dry Farming Research Joint Research Publication & Training ( Dr. S. P. Station (DFRS), Singh, Dr. Junagadh Agricultural University, Mital Kaneria Targhadia, Rajkot-360003, India and Dr. Kalpna Rakholiya) 34. Biosciences 2012- Continue Research collaboration Gujarat Institute of Desert Joint Research Publication &Training (Dr. Mital Ecology (GUIDE), Kaneria) Bhuj, Kachchh-370001, India 35. Biosciences 2018- Continue Research collaboration Gujarat Ecological Education and Joint Research Publication&Training (Dr. Mital Research (GEER) Foundation, Kaneria) Indroda Nature Park, Gandhinagar, India 36. Biosciences 2012- Continue Research collaboration Pharmaceutical Chemistry Joint Research Publication&Training (Dr. Mital Laboratory, Gujarat Ayurved Kaneria) University, Jamnagar, India 37. Biosciences 2015- Continue Research collaboration Department of Veterinary Joint Research Publication&Training (Dr. Mital Medicine, College of Veterinary Kaneria) Science and A. H., Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh - 362001, India 38. Biosciences 2016- Continue Research Food Testing Laboratory, Joint Research Publication& Training (Dr.Mital Department of Biotechnology, Kaneria) Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, India 39. Biosciences 2016- Continue Research Gujarat Biotechnology Joint Research Publications (Dr.Mital Agricultural Institute, Navsari Kaneria) Agricultural University, Surat, Gujarat, India 40. Biosciences 2018 - continue Preparing Biomaterials Mr. Arun Y Patil Used simulation methods to check the (Dr. Bhavik for a different dental issue Assistant Professor of Physico-chemical properties of Vakani) purpose Mechanical Engineering, KLE Molluscan teeth. Tech University Tested a few simulated materials of Molluscan teeth by using the simulation of an organism. 41. Biosciences 2017-2019 To solve Taxonomic Mr. Abdul Riyas & Prof. A. Jellyfish Species sample Identification (Dr. Bhavik Issues regarding Marine Bujukumar of Indian coastline Vakani) species Identification Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Published one peer-reviewed journal Kerala, article Kariavattom, (Riyas, A., Kumar, A. B., & Vakani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala B. (2019). First Record of Rhizostome 695581, India Jellyfish Catostylus perezi Ranson 1945 (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa) from the Indian Coast. Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 35(2), 519-524.)