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Dr. Leena Gaikar

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9216-1044

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AovLYEcAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Scopus Author ID:  57700373900

              Dr. Leena Vilas Gaikar is the Head of the Department of Chemistry She is a dedicated academician with strong expertise in chemical sciences and a commitment to quality teaching, research, and student development. She holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, and a (PGDTA). With her strong academic background and professional training, she contributes significantly to curriculum delivery, academic planning, and departmental development.

            Dr. Gaikar has extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate level and is known for her student-centric teaching approach. She actively promotes practical learning, analytical thinking, and research orientation among students. Under her leadership, the department emphasizes laboratory skill development, scientific accuracy, and safety practices.

She is actively involved in academic activities such as seminars, workshops, faculty development programmes, and research initiatives. She encourages students to participate in science exhibitions, research projects, and co-curricular academic activities to enhance their scientific outlook and confidence.

            As Head of the Department, Dr. Gaikar focuses on maintaining academic excellence, strengthening laboratory infrastructure, promoting green chemistry and environmental awareness, and preparing students for higher education and career opportunities in science and allied fields.

            She has also served as Head of the Department of Chemistry at Sidharth College of Arts, Commerce and Science. Her research encompasses areas such as ion-exchange materials, wastewater treatment, nanostructured materials, and blockchain-enabled supply chains.

PUBLICATIONS

​INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS (ISSN)

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  1. Binu, P.J., Rane Caroleena G., & Muthukumaran, S. (2021) ‘Crystal structure, energy gap and photoluminescence investigation of Mn2+/Cr3+-doped ZnS nanostructures by precipitation method’, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, Volume-32, Issue-18, Pp. 23174–23188.   (Scopus Indexed Journal- Cite Score-4.2) Scopus Indexed, SJR Q2 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10854-021-06803-8

  2. P.J. Binu, S. Muthukumaran, Rane Caroleena G., P. Sakthivel, ‘Enhanced orange emission of Zn0.98 –XMn0.02CoxS (x = 0≤0.02) quantum dots’, ‘Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, Volume 160, 2022, 110370, Elsevier ISSN 0022-3697, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2021.110370. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022369721004364)(Scopus Indexed Q2 Journal- Cite Score-7.1)

  3. Jothi, S., Rane Caroleena G., Muthukumaran, S. et al. Enhanced Photo-Catalytic and Antibacterial Properties of Ni-Doped Cd0.9Zn0.1S Nanostructures. J Inorg Organomet Polym 32, 297–310 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-021-02120-zhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10904-021-02120-z  (Scopus Indexed Journal- Cite Score-5.0)

  4. Seenivasan R. K. and Rane Caroleena (2018), “Synthesis and Characterization of New Ion-Exchange Resin Prepared from the plant Morinda Citrifolia”, 2nd International Conference on ‘Recent developments in Science, Humanities and Management’ MCCIA, Pune, July/2018, Pp.455-462 (ISBN: 978-93-87793-33-0) chrome extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://proceeding.conferenceworld.in/ICRDSHM/54.pdfhttps://conferenceworld.in/Conference.php?cID=1224

  5. Dr. Rane Caroleena et al, (2021), ‘An impact of covid-19 on virtual learning: The innovative study on undergraduate students of Mumbai Metropolitan Region’, Academy of Strategic Management Journal Volume 20, Special Issue 2, Pp. 1-19. https://www.abacademies.org/articles/an-impact-of-covid19-on-virtual-learning-the-innovative-study-on-undergraduate-students-of-mumbai-metropolitan-region.pdf(Scopus Indexed Journal: SJR Q3)

  6. Seenivasan R. K. and Rane Caroleena (2018), “Removal of some Metal Ions by Low-Cost Composite Ion-Exchangers”, International Journal of Management, Technology and Engineering, Volume 8, Issue VII, July/2018, Pp.1125-1131 (ISSN No: 2249-7455)- A peer-reviewed referred journal with impact factor- 6.3 https://www.ijamtes.org/VOL-8-ISSUE-7-2018-1/  (UGC Listed Journal)

  7. Rane Caroleena G, and Seenivasan, R.K (2018) “An experimental study on Low-Cost Ion-Exchanger” in the International Journal of advance research in Science and Engineering, Volume No.07, Issue No- 01, January 2018, Pg. 333 – 339. ISSN: 2319-8354     STUDIES ON MACRORETICULAR CATIONCI MATRILES (ijarse.com)

  8. Seenivasan R. K. and Rane Caroleena (2020), “Synthesis and characterisation of phenol-formaldehyde composite resin prepared from MADHUCA LONGIFOLIA L..” International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology (IJEET) Volume 11, Issue 10, December 2020, pp. 585-593, Article ID: IJEET_11_10_068 Available online at https://iaeme.com/Home/issue/IJEET?Volume=11&Issue=10 ISSN Print: 0976-6545 and ISSN Online: 0976-6553. (UGC listed Journal)

  9. Seenivasan R. K. and Rane Caroleena (2020), “STUDIES ON CATIONIC MATRICES BLENDED WITH SULPHONATED MANGIFERA INDICA L. CARBON.” International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology (IJEET) Volume 11, Issue 10, December 2020, pp. 576-584, Article ID: IJEET_11_10_067 Available online at https://iaeme.com/Home/issue/IJEET?Volume=11&Issue=10 ISSN Print: 0976-6545 and ISSN Online: 0976-6553. (UGC listed Journal)

  10. R. Pandimeena1, J. Jeyaseeli 2, Rane Caroleena Ganesh3and R.K. Seenivasan4 (2022), “A NEW COMPOSITE ION EXCHANGERS FOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 7 (Special Issue 2, Jan.-Feb. 2022) Pp. 282-286. https://www.kalaharijournals.com/ijmespecialissue2022-3.php

  11.  N. Parameswari 1, M.Karpagavalli 2, Angel.B.Ponmalar 3, Rane Caroleena Ganesh4 and R.K. Seenivasan5 (2022), “Inhibition Efficiency of Sodium Potassium Tartrate– Al3+ Mixed Inhibitors on Mild Steel in Ground Water”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 7 (Special Issue 2, Jan.-Feb. 2022) Pp. 287-293. https://www.kalaharijournals.com/ijmespecialissue2022-3.php

  12.  P. Selvarani 1, J. Jeyaseeli 2, Rane Caroleena Ganesh3 and R.K. Seenivasan 4 (2022), “A NEW LOW-COST ION EXCHANGERS”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 7 (Special Issue 2, Jan.-Feb. 2022) Pp. 294-298. https://www.kalaharijournals.com/ijmespecialissue2022-3.php

  13. Seenivasan R. K. and Rane Caroleena (2020), “Synergistic effect of Aminotrimythelyne phosphonic acid (ATMP)- AL3+ system for Carbon Steel in groundwater”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD), Volume-10, Issue-3, June 2020, Pp. 5523-5534. ISSN- 2249-6890 / 2249-8009 (E).

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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FDP):

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  1. Participated and completed the ‘Two Week’ Faculty Development Program (FDP) organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD)’s Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) on “MANAGING ONLINE CLASSES and CO-CREATING MOOCS” from April 20th- May 06th, 2020.

  2. Participated and completed the Faculty Development Program (FDP)- on the National Webinar on ‘Role of Teachers in Technology Driven Higher Education’ organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD)’s Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) on 28th April 2020.

  3. Participated and completed the Faculty Development Program (FDP)- National Webinar on ‘National Workshop on development of Teachers E-Kit-Chemistry’ organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD)’s Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) on 2020.

  4. Participated and completed the ‘FOUR Week’ orientation program organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD)’s Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) from April 10th- December-2020 to 08th, January 2021.

  5. Participated and completed ‘Two Week’ Online Refresher Programme organized by Continual & Advanced Learning Lounge (CALL), SA Curricula Advanced Support System, S. A. College, Thiruverkadu, Chennai- 600 077, University of Madras, Tamil Nadu on “Management, Business, Administration - Present & Post Crisis” from 14th April 2020 to 04th May 2020

  6. Participated and completed ICSSR Sponsored 10 Days Online Capacity Development Programme on ‘Advance Research Methodology’, organized by IQAC and VK Krishna Menon College, Bhandup, Mumbai 19th September to 1st October 2022

  7. Participated in a UGC Sponsored 4 days National Webinar on ‘Impact of COVID-19 on the educational sector in India and strategies to face the pandemic’, organized by IQAC and KBN College (Autonomous), Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh on 10th-13th June 2020.

  8. Participated in a One-week FDP on “Recent advances in material science and Mathematical application” organized by Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagara -562 159 Karnataka from 15th-19th June 2020.

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SEMINARS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PAPER PRESENTED

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  1. Rane Caroleena G, and Seenivasan, R.K., Presented a paper on “An analytical study on Low-Cost ion exchangers” at the International Conference on ‘Integration of Science, Humanities and Technology in current Scenario: The Global Perspective’ organized by Vikas College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai on 22nd April 2017.

  2. Rane Caroleena G, and Seenivasan, R.K Presented a paper on “Synthesis and Characterization of New Ion-Exchange Resin Prepared from the plant Morinda Citrifolia” at the 2nd International Conference on Recent Developments in Science, Humanities & Management-2018 (ICRDSHM-18), Organized at Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture, Tilak Road, Pune, India on 8th July 2018.

  3. Rane Caroleena G, and Seenivasan, R.K Presented a paper on “Removal of some Metal Ions by Low-Cost Composite Ion-Exchanger” at the 3rd International Conference on Recent Developments in Science, Humanities & Management-2018 (ICRDSHM-18) organized at Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture, Tilak Road, Pune, India on 22nd July 2018.

  4. Rane Caroleena G, and Seenivasan, R.K Presented a paper on “An experimental study on Low-Cost Ion-Exchanger” at the International Conference on Recent Developments in Science, Engineering, Management and Humanities organized at the Institute of Engineers, Mumbai (India) on 27th January 2018.

  5. Attended ICMR-organized International conference held at Pondicherry, India on Nov. 24th and 25th 2014.       

  6. Participated and completed an online National webinar on ‘Challenges before Indian Tourism Industry during and after Coronavirus’ organized by Uran College of Commerce and Arts on Monday, 11th May 2020.

  7. Participated in and completed an online International webinar on “COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Recent Advancements” organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 25th to 26th April 2020.

  8.  Participated and completed ‘Two Days’ online National workshop on “Nano-materials for human safety and environment’ organized by dept. of Physics, G.M. Momin Women’s College, Bhiwandi, Dist-Thane on 15th to 16th May 2020.

  9.  Participated and completed an online National webinar on ‘“Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Writing” organized by IQAC, B.K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan, University of Mumbai, 12th May, 2020.

  10.  Participated in an online National webinar on “Brain Development” organized by Utkarsh College, Shahapur, Dist-Thane, University of Mumbai, 1st May 2020.

  11. Successfully Participated in a One-day webinar on “Problems faced by migrant workers in India during Covid-19 quarantine period” organized by Saraswathi Narayan College, Madurai-625022, affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, 27th May 2020.

  12.  Successfully participated in a two-day international Conference the “World Chemistry Conference’ organized by the Chemistry Teacher’s Association and University of Mumbai, 3rd -4th May 2021.

  13. Participated in the Webinar on “Students Assessment and Evaluation during Covid-19” organized by IQAC & SJDCE Cordia Group of institutions, Sanghol, Punjab on 20th May 2020.

  14. Participated in one day National Webinar on “Self-Reliant India: Booster dose to Indian economy with special reference to industry, Agriculture food processing and international trade” organized by Prof. Sambhajirao Kadam College, Satara, Maharashtra on 23rd September 2020.

  15. Participated in the online Webinar on “National Education Policy-2020” organized by IQAC, Sidharth College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Badlapur-421503 on 2nd September 2021.

  16. Participated in the Multidisciplinary National Webinar on “NEP & Higher Education: Are Teachers Ready?” on 22nd September 2021. Organized by JDC Bytco Institute of Management Studies and Research, Nashik and SSR Institute of Management and Research, Silvassa

  17. Participated in the National Webinar on “Intellectual Property RightsOrganized by IQAC & Dept of Chemistry, SIES College (Autonomous) on 6th June 2020.

  18. Participated in the National Webinar on “Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Economy-Political Challenges” Organized by KR Bellad College, Karnataka, on 10th June 2021.

 

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