University of Delhi
Alipur, Delhi - 110036
University of Delhi
Alipur, Delhi - 110036
The Department of Botany at Swami Shraddhanand College was established in 1967, with its Honours course introduced in 1989. The Department started with its first faculty member Dr. J. L. Bhat, former Principal, SSN College. Today this department has 13 Faculty members and 10 Laboratory staff. Faculty members are specialized in various fields like Microbial Biotechnology, Genomics, Nanotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, Plant Physiology, Pharmacology, Phytopathology, Reproductive Biology, Tissue Culture and other fields. Both teaching and research are inseparable components. Most faculty members have several years of teaching and research experience. The Department has been awarded research projects from various funding agencies like DBT, UGC, DU etc. which involved students from Honours and Life Science courses. The students of the Department are also involved in dissertation, which helps the young minds to create and practice knowledge.
Teachers inculcate interest in students towards research by conducting indepth practicals in well-endowed laboratories. The supportive and friendly attitude of teachers and lab staff create conducive environment for learning. Various audio-visual aids like demo-videos, short documentaries, models, pictures, powerpoint presentations etc. are used to impart knowledge to student in an efficient manner. The Department has three well equipped laboratories with LCD projector, one preparation room, one central facility instrumentation room and a Botanical Garden. For all round development of students, they are encouraged to participate in academic and extracurricular activities. Department also organizes Laboratory visit, Industrial visit, Botanical excursions from time to time, provide exposure and insight to students. Faculties of the Department are known to be very approachable and happy to help students.
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Prof. Geeta Saxena Professor : M.Sc., Ph.D : geetasaxena@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Renu Garg Professor : MSc., M.Phil.,Ph.D : renugarg@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Sadhana Babbar Professor : M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D : sbabbar@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Prof. Parveen Garg (Principal) Professor : M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D : parveenssn@yahoo.co.in View Profile |
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Dr. Madhulika Singh Associate Professor : M.Sc., M.Phil., PhD : madhu.ssnc@gmail.com View Profile |
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Dr. Bhoopander Giri Professor : M.Phil., Ph.D : bgiri@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Amit Vashishtha Assistant Professor : M.Phil., Ph.D., NET : amitvashishtha@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Anil Kumar Assistant Professor : M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D : anilkumarbotany@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Shibaji Baghar Assistant Professor : M.Sc, Ph.D : shibaji@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Bhawna Saxena Assistant Professor : MSc., Ph.D : bhawna@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr Isha Gunwal Assistant Professor : isha@ss.du.ac.in : M.Sc., M.Phil., PhD View Profile |
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Dr. Narendra Sharma Assistant Professor : narendrasharma@ss.du.ac.in : Ph.D., NET-JRF View Profile |
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Dr. Ekta Singh Assistant Professor : M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D. : ekta@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Assistant Professor : M.Sc. (Botany), Ph.D : pradeepkrdu@gmail.com, pradeep@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
S.No. |
Name |
Designation |
University/Institution |
Batch |
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1. |
Dr. Sanjai Saxena |
Professor |
Thapar University, Panjab |
1989-1992 |
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2. |
Ms. Nivedita Sharma |
Head Operations and Customer Service |
Accentiv India Pvt. Ltd. |
1989-1992 |
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3. |
Dr. Ishwar Singh |
Assistant Professor |
Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi |
1992-1995 |
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4. |
Dr. Prashant Pant |
Head & Assistant Professor |
Post Graduate Departmemt Of Botany, Government College Daman, UT |
1999-2002 |
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5. |
Dr. Shweta Subramanium |
Assistant Professor |
Central University, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh |
2004-2007 |
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6. |
Dr. Ravi Gupta |
Ramalinga Fellow, DBT |
Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi |
2004-2007 |
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7. |
Dr. Rajneesh Ranjan Jha |
Assistant Professor |
Department of Finance and Accounting, IBS Hyderabad, IFHE University |
rajneeshranjan.jha@ibsindia.org |
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8. |
Dr. Usha Khatri |
Post-Doctoral Associate |
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY), USA |
1999-2002 |
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9. |
Dr. Vineet Singh |
Assistant Professor Botany |
ANDC College, University of Delhi, Delhi |
2007-2010 |
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10. |
Dr. Mayank Dhar Dwivedi |
Research Associate |
Botanical Survey of India, MoEF& CC |
2007-2010 |
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11. |
Dr. Shivani Mishra |
Manager QC |
Food Corporation of India, District Office Shakti Nagar, Delhi |
2007-2010 |
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12. |
Divya Aggarwal Chhabra |
Copy Editor |
MTG Learning Media Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram |
2007-2010 |
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13. |
Bhanu Joshi |
Manager Training |
FleetX.io, Welldone Tech Park, Gurugram |
2007-2010 |
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Name |
Designation |
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Sh. Satish Chander |
Laboratory Assistant (Permanent) |
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Sh. Raj Kumar |
Laboratory Assistant (Permanent) |
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Sh. Dayanand |
Laboratory Assistant (Permanent) |
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Sh. Jagbir Singh |
Laboratory Assistant (Permanent) |
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Sh. Arvind Kumar |
Laboratory Assistant (Permanent) |
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Ms. Neetu Kumari |
Laboratory Attendant (Permanent) |
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Sh. Sunil Kumar |
Laboratory Attendant (Permanent) |
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Sh. Mukesh Kumar |
Laboratory Attendant (Permanent) |
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Sh. Neeraj Sharma |
Laboratory Attendant (Permanent) |
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Sh. Sandeep Kumar |
Laboratory Attendant (Contractual) |
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Sh. Sandeep Kumar |
Laboratory Attendant (Contractual) |
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Sh. Vipin Kumar |
Laboratory Attendant |
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Mrs. Nidhi Rustagi |
Laboratory Attendant |
| Program/Courses |
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| B. Sc (H) Botany sem I |
DSC - 1. Plant Diversity and Evolution |
GE - 1. Basic laboratory and field skills in plant biology and allied sciences |
VAC - 1. Ayurveda and Nutrition |
SEC - 1. Mushroom Culture and Technology-I |
| B. Sc (H) Botany sem III |
DSC - 1. Phycology-The world of algae |
DSE - 1. Biostatistics and Bioinformatics for Plant Sciences |
GE - 1. Plant Biotechnology |
VAC - 1. Ayurveda and Nutrition |
SEC - 1. Biofertilizers |
| B. Sc(H) Botany sem V |
CORE - 1. Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms |
DSE-I - 1. Analytical Techniques in Plant Sciences |
DSE-II - 1. Biostatistics |
| BSc Life Science sem I |
DSC - 1. Plant Diversity and Systematics |
| BSc. Life Science sem III |
DSC - 1. Plant Cell and Developmental Biology |
| B.Sc. Life Science sem V |
DSC - 1. Cell and Molecular Biology |
SEC - 1. Ethnobotany |
| B.Sc. Applied Life Science Sem I |
DSC - 1. . Microbial World & Plant Diversity |
| B.Sc. Applied Life Science Sem III |
DSC - 1. Genetics and Molecular Biology |
DSE - 1. Ecology, Conservation, and Restoration |
| B.Sc. Applied Life Science Sem V |
DSE - 1. Genetics and Plant Biotechnology |
SEC - 1. Plant Health Diagnostics and Management |
Department has successfully completed the following research projects:
| S.No. | Title of the Project | Funding Agency |
1. |
Solid State Fermentation of Urban Waste into Food, through Pleurotus Cultivation. |
University of Delhi, 2015-16 |
2. |
Isolation, Screening, Identification and Process Optimization of Fungal Lipases for their Potential Applications in Industries. |
University of Delhi, 2013-15 |
3. |
Cost Effective Glomusfasciculatum formulation to improve the yield of three commercially important medicinal plants–Artemisia annua, Stevia rebaudiana and Andrographispaniculata. |
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, 2009-13 |
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Biochemical and physiological characterization of salt-tolerance mechanisms in mycorrhizal plants for optimum usage of mycorrhizal technology for the reclamation of saline soils. |
University Grants Commission, Government of India, 2009-12 |
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Biocontrol of Nematodes using Nematophagous Fungi. |
University Grants Commission, Government of India, 1994-99 |
An educational trip for B. Sc.(Hons) Botany students was organised by Department of Botany on 14 March 2023 to Mother Dairy Plant, Patparganj, Delhi. They learned about different stages of milk processing, right from the milk collection from the farmers. Students felt a sense of pride to learn about indigenous local brand of milk, which is working with international standards.
A three-day national conference on “Emerging Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Development-2018 (EECSD-2018)” was organized jointly by Department of Botany, Swami Shraddhanand College and Society for Environment and Development, India (SED-INDIA) from 21-23 March 2018. The EECSD-2018 coincides with three important International Environmental days, 21 March (World Forest Day), 22 March (World Water Day) and 23 March (World Meteorological Day).
EECSD-2018 was held at Sir Shankar Lal Concert Hall, University of Delhi. Several eminent scientists graced the occasion. Dr. Ram Boojh, Program Specialist, UNESCO, New Delhi, India,wasthe chief guest.For the remaining two days, conference washeld at Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi.
The plenary speakers delivered the lectures on Biodiversity Conservation, Water-related Issues, Environmental Pollution and Management, Ethnobotany and Traditional Knowledge, Environmental Impact Assessment etc. 24 plenary lectures were delivered by renowned scientists and academicians.
Undergraduate students were immensely benefited and gained knowledge on the recent research work carried out on environmental issues.
Department is having well experienced faculty, having recognition in various fields
S.No. |
Name of Faculty |
Awards / Recognitions |
| 1. | Prof. Geeta Saxena |
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| 2. | Dr. Renu Garg |
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| 3. | Dr. Sadhna Babbar |
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| 4. | Dr. Bhoopander Giri |
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| 5. | Dr. Shibaji Bhagar |
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| 6. | Dr. Narendra Sharma |
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75th Independence Day Celebration
Saghan Van Nirmaan
Shraddha Tarang 2025
National Seminar on Ram Katha
