YEAR : 2015-2016

ISSUE : 30-36

(Dr.) Meenu SarafProf. Head,Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Gujarat University,Ahmedabad-380009, INDIA

EDITORIAL BOARDProf. R. S. Patel

Prof. R. G. Bhatt

Prof. R. J. Verma

Dr. K. H. Chikhaliya

Prof. P. N. Gajjar

Prof. Rajsi Clerk

Prof. H. C. Sardar

Prof. Archana Mankad

Prof. Jagdish Joshi

Prof. Jyoti Pareek

Prof. Nita Shah

Prof. A. T. Vaghela

Dr. Pratik Kanchan

Publication OfficerMr. K. D. Dave

CHIEF EDITOR

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From The Editors Desk

It is indeed a pleasure and privilege to be the Chief Editor

of Vidyavrutt, to be a part of the remarkable network of students,

faculty, staff, and administrators enthusiastic and committed to

accomplish a better future.

The purpose of the newsletter is to share with the university

academic community the accomplishments of our faculty in

publication of books, chapters, and journal articles, conferences,

events, presentations exhibits and invited lectures during the

previous quarter. In the successive page of Vidyavrutt the colorful

events came alive and also a record of our academic activities

and aspiration.

My editorial team and myself, expect that this newsletter will

evolve as we gain more experience in preparing it. We welcome

your comments, ideas, and participation.

Prof. (Dr.) Meenu Saraf

"The ones who are crazy enough

To think they can change the world,

Are the ones who do"

– Steve Jobs

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A one day Seminar on Herbs N Health 2015(HNH 2015) was organized by Gujarat UniversityBotanical Society (GUBS), Women DevelopmentCell (WDC), Internal Complaint Cell (ICC) incollaboration with Gujarat Medicinal Plant Boardand Shashwat at Department of Botany, GujaratUniversity, Ahmedabad on Friday, 10th July, 2015.The programme was aimed to promote herbalmedicine, naturopathy, yoga and ayurveda amongcity residents and to nurture medicinal plants athome. Dr. M. N. Patel, Honorable Vice Chancellor,Gujarat University alongwith Shri B.N.Patel,Technical expert from Gujarat Medicinal plantBoard (GMPB) inaugurated the seminar andblessed the event. Inaugurating the seminar,Honourable Vice Chancellor, Dr. M. N. Patelemphasized the urgent need of taking care of ourhealth. Ms. Saswati Chandra, President -Shashwat, very effectively introduced the seminarobjectives. Prof. Savita Gandhi, Chairperson-WDC and Head- Department of Computer Scienceand Prof. Rajshri Bhatt, Chairperson-ICC andHead- Department of Statistics blessed theparticipants. The first Technical session wasconducted by Shri B.N.Patel from GMPB whohighlighted the activities of GMPB. The secondtechnical session was conducted by Prof. MinooParabia, appropriately titled as Dadima –na-nuskha, the session generated a lot of interest

among the participants. Alonsidethere were freehealth checkups arranged by GMPB and Shashwatgroup for everyone. In these checkups, ayurvedicdoctors gave free counselling to the participantsfor their health related issues. The third technicalsession was conducted by Dr. Hemant Joshi,District Ayurved Officer. Dr. Joshi emphasized theneed of relooking at our changing lifestyles andillustrated the amalgamation of Ayurveda in it.The traditional Lunch was not only sumptuous butalso healthy and all the participants really enjoyedthe PalakParatha, Soya corn in punjabi gravy, frydal and Kodri Pulao. This was accompanied withcoconut khajurjaggery sweet and fresh greensalad. The next technical session was conductedby Dr. Birju Acharya, Director, Yog Vedic Village.Dr. Acharya focused on the significance of yogaand reinforced the health benefits of a balancedlife free of stress with the practice of yoga. Prof.L.B.Singh from Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, in the fifthtechnical session gave a descriptive account ofimportant medicinal plants. The sixth session wastaken by Dr. Lancelot D’cruz, St. Xavier’s College.The participants appreciated the functions ofGujarat Medicinal Plant Board and Shashwat andhad hands on learning experience of making painbalm among other medical formulations in the lastconcluding session.

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Seminar: Herbs N Health 2015 (HNH 2015)

Dignitaries on the Dais Prof. R. G. Bhatt welcoming

Dr. M. N. Patel

Dr. Archana Mankad welcoming

Prof. S. R. Gandhi

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The National Seminar Integrating Climate,Energy Transformations and Youth (ICE TRAY2015) was organized in February 2015.The eventwas sponsored by GUJCOST and GEDA .Theinauguration of the seminar was done by Prof. S.R. Dave, Director- University School of Sciences.Dr. Gopi chandran from Vigyan Prasar, New Delhiwas the keynote speaker. After a quick registration

and challenges therein. The evening witnessed aneffective panel discussion by Mr. Shwetal Shah,Technical Advisor from Climate Change department,Government of Gujarat. The second day beganwith Presentation by Mr. Ajay Shah from DrushtaEnergy Consultants which was followed by a veryeffective interactive session by Dr. Bharat Patel,Bharat Biogas. Dr. Patel sensitized the gathering

National Seminar : Integrating Climate, Energy Transformations and Youth (ICE TRAY 2015)

and tea break thetechnical sessionsstarted. There wereinvited speakersfrom Government,Academic fraternityas well as fromIndustry. The expertsfrom GEDA,

Shri A. K. Chauhan illustrated the significanceof alternative energy as against fossil fuels for largescale commercial utilization and for a betterenvironment. GEDA had also parked their energyvan which demonstrated energy conservationthrough modification of our environment. Mr. BharatPatel, from Dynamic consultants made a veryinformative presentation on energy audit. Mr. JapenGor explained the need for energy transformationsin a sustainable manner. Mr. Snehal Desai fromAdani Industries gave the industry’s perspective

towards the dynamicsof biogas –itsproduction andutilization. There wasalso a presentationfrom Suzlon Industryby Ms.Minati Patel,highlighting theevolution of wind farms

and economizing the energy transformation usingwind energy. The participants also made nice oraland poster presentations before lunch. Mr. ManojBanerjee from Oreva Industry and Mr. Varun Yadavfrom Integrated Consulting and EngineeringServices effectively presented the significance ofenergy efficiency in construction activities. Thevaledictory function was organized and cash prizesand certificates were given to the winners.

Energy Van Oral Presentations Prize Distribution Shri Ajay Shah-Drushta

Consultant

Mr. Varun Yadav-ICES-EE Team ICETRAY 2015

Poster Presentations Prize Distribution Dr. Bharat Patel-Samved Hospital

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The National Conference On MicrobialBiotechnology: Clustering Research and Industrialdemand was held at Department of Microbiologyand Biotechnology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabadon February 20-21, 2016. Conference had broughttogether the academia and industry on commonplatforms to exchange knowledge, experienceand research innovations to build a biotechnologycommunity. This exchange of exploratory thoughtsfor welfare of society had encouraged youngresearchers, post-doctoral fellows, students andindustrialists to explore their knowledge forcommercial uses and exploitation of microbialbiotechnology.

The conference themes includes Microbialtechnology, Food and Process Microbial technology,Current Scenario in Industrial Microbial technology,Microbial technology in Health care and Microbialtechnology in Agriculture

The Conference was Inaugurated Hon. ViceChancellor, Dr. M. N Patel, Gujarat University,followed speech by Guest of honour, Mr. G. VShankar, Advisor, University of Saskatchewan,Canada and Advisor and senior consultant premieroffice York University, Toronto, Canada on thetopic of "Indo Canadian opportunities in theScience and Technology sector" Key note speechon Microbial Inoculant Preparation:commercialization and Future Strategies wasaddressed by Dr D.K Maheshwari (Prof and Head,Ex. Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences Department ofBotany and Microbiology Gurukul UniversityHaridwar).

The technical session lecture was initiatedby Mr. Amit Shinde (KF Bioplants Pvt.Ltd, Pune)on Agar Degradation: Small step towards GreenPlanet. Other lecture in technical session includesby Dr. Datta Madamwar, Professor and Dean,

Faculty of Sciences, PG Dept. of Biosciences,S.P. University, V.V Nagar,on Bacterial communitystructure analysis following molecular approachesto assess ecological impact of pollution, Dr. G.Naresh Kumar, Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry,M.S. University, Vadodara, on Emerging trends inexploiting gut microflora and probiotics for humanhealth and Dr. S.P Singh, Professor and HOD,Dept. of Biosciences, Saurashtra University RajkotonDiversity and enzymatic potential ofhaloalkalophilic and thermophilic actinobacteria.

The second day of Conference started withPanel Discussion by Dr. Bhagirath Patel, mainlyfocussing on Biopharmacetical Research -Applications to Industry, the Expert in the panelwere, Dr Nirav Gandhi (CEO, Accutest ResearchPvt. Ltd),Mr. Jaymin Vasa (Chairman, Vasa groupof companies) andMr. Sunil Shah (Chairman,Gujarat Innovation Society)

The conference was a huge success with200 registered participants, including 60 PosterPresentations under different themes and 7 Oralpresentations. The student society- MiBit Society,comprising of Student community of Microbiologistsand Biotechnologists was inauguratedsimultaneously with the conference. The aim ofthe MiBit society will be to encourage not onlycurricular activities but also co-curricular andextra-curricular activities. The office bearers ofthe society were elected, Patron: Head of theDept. Prof Meenu Saraf, Teacher in-charge Dr.KiranSinh Rajput, President Dehin Bhagat Ph.D.Scholar, Vice-President Rupal Shah Ph.D. Scholar,Secretary Arpit Shukla and Vishwa Shah M.Sc.Semester-III student each from Microbiology andBiotechnology. Joint Secretary Yatin Raval andVikas Parmar Semester-I student each fromMicrobiology and Biotechnology Dept.

National Conference: Microbial Biotechnology: Clustering Research andIndustrial demand(20/21 February 2016)

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SCIENCE EXCELLENCE(26th September 2015)

Science Excellence 2015 (SCIXL 2015),the 6th Science Excellence was held onSaturday,26th September-2015. The excitementand enthusiasm of the participants who camefrom all over Gujarat was palpable. A quickregistration was followed by a very warm Inauguralfunction. Dr. Narottam Sahoo, Member Secretary-GUJCOST, was the Chief Guest. Our HonourableVice Chancellor, Dr. M. N. Patel, Director-USSC,Prof. M. V. Rao and Secretary General SCIXL2015, Dr. Archana Mankad were the dignitaries onthe dais. Dr.Archana Mankad gave a brief overviewof the event.

In his Inaugural speech, Dr. Narottam Sahooexpressed appreciation and congratulated theorganizers for bringing the universities, collegesand research institutes from all over Gujarat underone umbrella! He conveyed his best wishes andalso shared his precious words of wisdom, muchto the delight of one and all present. Dr. Sahooalso announced special prizes for the winners ofthe research category – Oral presentations. OurHonourable Vice Chancellor, Dr. M. N. Patelenthralled the gathering with his motivating andhighly inspirational speech. Dr. M. V. Raocongratulated the organizers and conveyed bestwishes to the participants during his verymotivational address. Dr. Hitesh Solanki had theimportant task of thanks-giving at the end of the

function. Dr. Hitesh Solanki and Dr. HimanshuPandya coordinated the whole programme with abig band of student volunteers who were quiteexcited in their coloured badges. Dr. HimanshuPandya along with Dr. Hitesh Solanki madetremendous efforts in arrangements for a lovelyFood Plaza and trendy registration kit.

Science Excellence has always witnessedparticipation from almost all universities of thestate. This year too, the number of participantswas more than 1000 who represented GujaratUniversity, Bhavnagar University, Veer NarmadSouth Gujarat University, Hemchandracharya NorthGujarat University, Sardar Patel University,Maharaja Sayajirao University, Kachchh University,Saurashtra University, Nirma University, PanditDeendayal Petroleum University, affiliated collegesand several research institutes. Like last time, thisyear too, the basic format had been modified toallow young teachers to present their researchfindings and compete for the coveted prizes. Thiswas welcomed by one and all.

The much awaited Technical sessions tookoff on a high note with the participants battling itout for the coveted prizes in oral and posterpresentations at four levels Undergraduate /Postgraduate / Research / Faculty in 20 subjects.The chill of the morning was just right for breakingthe night fast with the hot methi gota and the cupof Tea and Coffee! Thesumptuous lunch and the

6  ¥…v…¥…fin… W÷±……>˜˜-2015-2016crunchy cookies along with tea and coffee in theevening was appreciated by all. The Valedictoryfunction was almost as scheduled. The studentsthronged in large numbers and hurriedly occupiedseats to look eagerly for the announcement ofresults. The Judges from various Universities andcolleges were given Mementos for theircommendable task throughout the day! The Prizedistribution was the main event and pleased oneand all since almost all colleges, universities,research institutes and departments receivedtheir share of applause!

The day ended with a sense ofaccomplishment and a feeling of pleasure that allis well!

Dr. Archana Mankad

Head, Department of Botany

Gujarat University

Ahmedabad - 380 009

Awardees Of Ph.D. Degree• Dr. Shamina A. Ansari, Assistant Professor

at K. S. School of Business Management, GujaratUniversity has been awarded the DoctorateDegree on 29/04/2016. She has done Ph. D. onthe topic "Perspectives of Work Life Balance andMapping of Individual Perception andOrganizational Strategies to Strike a BalanceBetween Work and Life of Married WorkingWomen", under the guidance of Dr. Anjali Gokhru.Heartily congratulations to her for this achievement

• Dr. Maulik R. Desai, Assistant Professor atK. S. School of Business Management, GujaratUniversity has been awarded the DoctorateDegree on 29/04/2016. He has done Ph. D. on thetopic "The Influence of Various Parameters of MidSegment Cars on Customers’ Satisfaction: AStudy with Special Reference to Gujarat State",under the guidance of Dr. Anjali Gokhru. Heartilycongratulations to him for this achievement.

• Dr. Ismail A. Bootwala, Assistant Professorat K. S. School of Business Management, GujaratUniversity has been awarded the Doctorate

Degree on 29/04/2016. He has done Ph. D. on thetopic "Financial Inclusion in India – Extension ofBanking Services: Challenges, Strategies andtheir Impact – A Study with Special Reference toGujarat State", under the guidance of Dr. AnjaliGokhru. Heartily congratulations to him for thisachievement.

• Heartiest Congratulations to Ms. HiralParikh on successfully completing Doctorate ofPhilosophy in Commerce (Accountancy) underthe guidance of Dr. H. S. Oza, Ex-Director &Professor, S. D. School of Commerce, GujaratUniversity, Ahmedabad. The topic entitled"Development of Insurance sector in India - AnIndepth study of Financial Performance of LIC ofIndia"

Bike Road Trip

Anjali Joshi from K.S. School of BusinessManagement and other bikers went for adventurousbike trip from Ahmedabad to Leh – Ladakh. Inthose 19 days journey they had driven 4852 kmsand have covered Ambala, Shimla, Nako, Kaza,Bata, Sarchu, Tanglongla, Khardungla, Leh,Numbra, Pangong Lake, Spiti Valley, Drass,Kargil, Jipsa, Pathankot. They have seenmonastery like Nako, Tabo, Dhankar, Key andKibber, Thiksey, Hemis which are seven worldfamous monasteries. They have crossed PassTanglangla and Khardungala and Kunjumala.Khardungla is world’s highest motorable road andits altitude is 18380 feet whereas Tanglangla is theworld’s second highest pass. Hearty congratulationto her. K. S. School of Business Management andGujarat University is proud of her courage.

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The work done by Chemistry Department ofGujarat University on Supramolecular andNanoscience is greatly acknowledged andappreciated world wide. Prof. V.K. Jain on behalfof Gujarat University delivered a lecture andpresented two posters in TechConnect WorldInnovation Conference and Expo, held during May22-25, 2016, at the Gaylord National Resort andConvention Center, National Harbor, Washington,D.C., U.S.A.

Web Link of the conference: http://www.techconnectworld.com/World2016

A total of 317 eminent speakers andsymposium chairpersons from all over the worldwere invited in the TechConnect World InnovationEvent to allocate their knowledge. The technicalsessions were divided into 39 major divisions.

The conference had also organized aworkshops that educated participants in a rangeof technologies and impacted industries througha One-Day Intensive Program. The workshopincludes technical, venture, Expo, showcase,agency program, SBIR program, and expo areasMay 22-25.

Brief summary of the lecture and twoposters delivered by Prof. V.K.Jain:

Lecture entitled "Emerging Trends Basedon Calix Protected Metal Nanoparticles"

Lecture Weblink: http://www. techconnec twor ld .com/Wor ld2016/tuesday.html

Lecture chairperson: Larry A. Mann, ShoeiElectronic Materials, Inc. (bio)

Lecture Timing: 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday 24th

May, 2016.

Poster No.T5- 543 entitled "One-potsynthesis of Resorcinarene anchored AntibacterialSilver Nanoparticles for Selective and Sensitivedetermination of Chromium (III) "

Vinod K. Jain, Urvi Panchal

Poster Weblink: http://www. techconnec twor ld .com/Wor ld2016/tuesday.html

Poster Session: Nanoparticle synthesisand application

Relevant Abstract : Synthesis of highlystable, water dispersible fluorescent silvernanoparticles have been reported using tetra-methoxy resorcinarene tetra-hydrazide (TMRTH)as a reducing as well as a stabilizing agent.TMRTH-AgNPs are found to be highly stable for120 days for varied pH and temperature.Fluorescence studies reveal TMRTH-AgNPs asturn-off fluorescent sensor for Cr(III) with adetection limit of 1 mM to 1 μM. TMRTH-AgNPsalso exhibit good antimicrobial activity.

Poster No. T5- 683 entitled "FunctionalizedPd Nanoparticles Using Calix[4]pyrrole: CatalyticAgent For Mizoroki Heck Reaction"

Report of the Conference:Tech Connect World Inovation Conference& Expo at Washington,D.C., U.S.A.(22/25 May,2016)

Programme schedule showing the lecture ofProf. V.K.Jain and Prof. V.K.Jain with the

chairperson of the session: Mr. Larry A. Mann

Prof. V.K.Jain delivering his lecture, Prof.

V.K.Jain with poster on palladium nanoparticles

and silver nanoparticles

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Poster Weblink: http://www. techconnec twor ld .com/Wor ld2016/tuesday.html

Poster Session: Nanomaterials for catalysis

Poster Timing: 4.00 p.m. at Expo Hall D andE during Poster Session I on Tuesday 24th May,2016.

Relevant Abstract: A simple one-pot chemicalreduction method using novel, tetrahydrazidederivative of calix[4]pyrrole (CPTH) for the

preparation of small sized palladium nanoparticles(CPTH-PdNPs) is described in this work. Thisnovel nanocatalyst showed high catalyticperformance for Mizoroki-Heck coupling reactionsand could be reused five times without considerableloss in its catalytic activity. Also, the antibacterialnature of the nanoparticles suggests its utility inbiological fields. We are further looking forward toexplore this nanocatalyst in different reactions andtheir environmental applications.

Seminar at Department of Applied Botany Center:Molecular Modeling &Medicinal Chemistry

A one-day seminar on "Molecular Modeling &Medicinal Chemistry" was organized by AppliedBotany Centre (ABC), Department of Botany,Gujarat University, Ahmedabad on 21st March2015. The seminar was supported by GujaratState Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), GujaratCouncil on Science and Technology (GUJCOST)and Gujarat University.

The day started with registration / kit

distribution, which was sponsored by GujaratState Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM) andrefreshments for all the guests and students.About 150 participants attended the seminar frommany institutes and universities of Gujarat.

The inauguration ceremony includedUniversity song of Gujarat University, Lighteningof the lamp and welcome of the guests withflowers and momentum. Dr. A. U. Mankad,

Inauguration : Lighting the lamp Welcome by Dr. A. U. Mankad, Convener

Shri S. N. Tyagi IFS Prof. M. V. Rao Director USSC Key Notes by Dr. Evans C. Coutinho

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Convener, delivered an introductory speech andwelcomed all the speakers as well as honourableguest and all the participants on behalf ofdepartment. She explained the objective of theseminar. Shri S. N. Tyagi and Prof. M. V. Raoblessed all the people through speech and sharedtheir experience and all the consequences in thefield.

The key note speech was delivered by Dr.Evans C. Coutinho, Professor and Head,Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, BombayCollege of Pharmacy, Mumbai. On"The MolecularModeling Landscape". He explained the importanceof Molecular Modeling to calculate variety ofproperties of molecule and to model non-existingmolecule.

One of the invited speakers was Dr. SairamKalapatapu, Manager-CADD, Sun PharmaAdvanced Research Company Ltd., Vadodara,Gujarat. He took up a case study "Targeted kinaseinhibitors – A structure based perspective".

The other dignitaries present were Dr. RakeshM. Rawal, Head, Division of Medicinal Chemistryand Pharmacogenomics, Gujarat Cancer andResearch Institute, Ahmedabad, Dr. Kaid Johar S.R., Head, Research Division, Iladevi Cataract andResearch Institute, Ahmedabad and Dr. PrakashC. Jha Assistant Professor & Coordinator forCentre for Applied Chemistry, School of ChemicalSciences, Central University of Gujarat,Gandhinagar.

The second session started with invitedspeaker Dr. Prakash C. Jha Assistant Professor& Coordinator for Centre for Applied Chemistry,

School of Chemical Sciences, Central Universityof Gujarat, Gandhinagar. He started his sessionwith two interesting videos named "ChemicalParty" and "The Computational Chemistry Movies"which was like quick refreshment for the students.After that he delivered a lecture on "Computermodeling approach to medicinal chemistry" inwhich he addressed molecular modeling as acomputer game.

Dr. Sairam Kalapatapu

Panel Discussion

Dr. Archana Mankad

Department of Botany

Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Activities of University School ofLaw

1. Professor (Dr.) Kaushik C. Raval ( Director,School of Law) was invited as a Guest of Honourat inauguration session of Refresher Courseorganized by Human Resource DevelopmentCentre, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla,Himachal Pradesh and Delivered Two lectureson "Law and Social Transformation" on the

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10  ¥…v…¥…fin… W÷±……>˜˜-2015-2016topics of " Law and social relation: with specialcontext to Crime against Women and Children"on the date of 13th June,2016.

2. Professor (Dr.) Kaushik C. Raval (Director,School of Law) Delivered a lecture on Rightto Life" at three day workshop on " Designingprogrammes on Human Rights" organized by,Regional Academy of Broadcasting Multimedia,All India Radio & Doordarshan, (Prasar Bharti),at All India radio, Ahmedabad on 28 July,2016.

3. Professor (Dr.) Kaushik C. Raval (Director,School of Law) Delivered key note address on thetopics of " Plea Bargaining, Victim witnessProtection, Prosecution and Defence Council" and Chaired a session at International seminaron " Criminal Justice System in India: Need forSystemic Change" Department of Law, RakshaShakti University, at Karai police Academy,Gandhinagar on the 29th July,2016.

Centre of ExcellenceSchool of Law, Gujarat UniversityOrientation Programme of B.Com,

LL.B

was held from 16th to July 2016. The inauguralceremony commenced with the lighting of thelamp by a group of dignified persons - Prof. (Dr.)M.N Patel, Vice Chancellor of Gujarat University,Prof. (Dr.) Bharati Pathak, Director School ofCommerce, Prof. (Dr.) K.C. Raval, DirectorSchool of Law. On this auspicious occasionUniversity song also played.

Prof. (Dr.) S.P. Rathor offered a vote ofthanks to all including Prof.(Dr.) M.N Patel, ViceChancellor of Gujarat University without whomthis event wouldn’t have been possible. Hethanked Prof. (Dr.) Bharati Pathak, Prof. (Dr.) K.C.Raval ,Prof. , Prof (Dr.) H.C. Sardar, Prof. (Dr.)Hemal Pandya, Dr. Prachi V. Motiyani ,Ms.Chetana Marwadi, , Ms. Rashami Gupta, Ms.Yugma Khanna , Ms. Hardee Raval and all theinvited guests, for gracing the occasion by theirsolemn presence and to all the Students, Parentsand guardians of the students who were the mainingredient of this Orientation Programme. Heproposed special thanks to Estate department forproviding plants for plantation.

In the end, Dr. Prachi V. Motiyani, AssistantProfessor of School of Law, requested all thedignitaries, Students, Parents and guardians ofthe students for plantation with a view to reducethe effect of climate change for the contribution ofCenter of excellence toward Green Revolution.

Activities at the Department ofMathematics

1. Mr. JayeshVasava of MathematicsDepartment cleared the UGC NET/JRF.

2. Dr. Mahesh Yeolekar won the best ThesisAward (In Mathematics) from Gujarat ScienceCongress 2016 at Bhuj.

3. Bijal Yeolekar (Ph. D. student) won the firstprize and Zalak Patel (Ph. D. student) won thesecond prize for the best Paper Presentation inthe National Conference on Recent Trends inApplied Mathematics at Parul University, Baroda.

4. GUDMAA (Gujarat University Departmentof Mathematics Alumni Association) organized acultural program -¡¾¯°Ë (Diaro) on 27th September,2015 at KCG Auditorium, Opp. Gujarat University.

The Orientation Programme for the FirstBatch, Centre of Excellence, School of LawGujarat University for the students of IntegratedProgramme (Batch 2016) of B.Com., LL.B.(Hons.)

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5. The lectures under ‘Prof. I. H. ShethMathematics Lecture Series' were given by Prof.S. J. Bhatt& Prof. A. B. Patel (S. P. University) on4th September 2015.

6. The Website for the journal ‘MathematicsToday’ which is being published for more than lastthree decades through the Department, by thefunds made available through PCVSNT (P. C.Vaidya Sanman Nidhi Trust) was launched byProf. I. H. Sheth.

7. The 31st Volume of the Research Journal‘Mathematics Today’ was published by activeinvolvement of the members of the Department.

8. Three students completed their Ph.D.under the guidance of Prof.(Dr.) N. H. Shah. And

one student completed his M.Phil. Under theGuidance of Dr. N P Shrimali.

9. Prof. A. K. Desai is elected unanimously(December 2015) as a President of Gujarat GanitMandal (GGM) for the year 2016. GGM is a bodyhaving 1000+ life members, consisting of schoolteachers, college and university professors, bankofficers, IT professionals and all those who haveinterest in Mathematics.

Late Prof. A. R. Rao (Centenarian), Late Prof.P. C. Vaidya, Rev. Father C. G. Valles, Prof. M. H.Vasavda, Prof. P. G. Mavlankar, Late Prof. C. G.Khatri and Late Prof. K. N. Shah are some of therenowned persons who have held this position inpast

The next 53rd annual conference will be heldon 23-24-25 December, 2016 at Ganpat University,Kherva, Mehsana under Prof. Desai’s president-ship.

Gujarat University Achievements

v Payal Rathva, member of the UniversityArchery Team was selected to represent IndianUniversity team at the World Universities Gamesheld at Mongolia.

v Gujarat University Women Table-TennisTeam was Winner at the West Zone Inter UniversityChampionship 2015-16, held at TIT, Bhopal andparticipated at the All India Inter University held atTIT,Bhopal.Team players were Hely Shah, VidhiUpadhaya, Shiney Gomes, Arpi Marjadi

v Gujarat University Women Tennis Teamwas Winner at the West Zone Inter UniversityChampionship 2015-16, held at IIS University,Jaipur and participated at the All India InterUniversity held at KIIT, Bhubneshwar. Teamplayers were Vaibhavi Trivedi, Aayushree Bildhaiya,

Nandini Pandya, Naureen.v At the All India Inter University Archery

Tournament 2015-16, held at Pujnabi Uni.Patiala,Guj. University Women Recurve Team was at the4th Position and the Men Recurve Team was at the8th Position. Also in the Mix Team, the Uni. teamwas at the 4th Position.Players were BhingabhaiD’Bhil and Payal. The Recurve Women team wasPayal, Bhavika, Dhara and Jayavanti. The RecurveMen team was Bhinga, Kamlesh,

v Gujarat University Men Tennis Team wasWinner at the West Zone Inter UniversityChampionship 2015-16, held at D.A.V.Indore andparticipated at the All India Inter University held atIndore. The Team players Vikrant, Siddharth Nair,Pushparaj Purohit and Jaldeep.

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3. Bijal Yeolekar (Ph. D. student) won the firstprize and Zalak Patel (Ph. D. student) won thesecond prize for the best Paper Presentation inthe National Conference on Recent Trends inApplied Mathematics at Parul University, Baroda.

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Highlight of the Department of Mathematics

1. Mr. Jayesh Vasava of MathematicsDepartment cleared the UGC NET/JRF.

2. Dr. Mahesh Yeolekar won the best ThesisAward (In Mathematics) from Gujarat ScienceCongress 2016 at Bhuj.

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4. GUDMAA (Gujarat University Departmentof Mathematics Alumni Association) organized acultural program - eôÉ«É-÷Éà (Diaro) on 27thSeptember, 2015 at KCG Auditorium, Opp. GujaratUniversity. More than 150 alumni attended theprogram followed by the dinner. Hon ViceChancellor Dr. M. N. Patel and Former RegistrarDr. H. C. Patel graced the occasion.

5. The lectures under `Prof. I. H. ShethMathematics Lecture Series' were given by prof.S. J. Bhatt & Prof. A. B. Patel (S. P. University) on4th September 2015.

6. The Website for the journal `MathematicsToday' which is being published for more than lastthree decades through the Department, by thefunds made available through PCVSNT (P.C.Vaidya Sanman Nidhi Trust) was lanched by Prof.I. H. Sheth.

7. The 31st Volume of the Research Journal`Mathematics Today' was published by activeinvolvement of the member of the Department.

8. Three students completed their Ph. D.

under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) N. H. Shah Andone student completed his M. Phil. Under theGuidance of Dr. N. P. Shrimali.

9. Prof. A. K. Desai is elected unanimously(December 2015) as a President of Gujarat GanitMandal (GGM) for the year 2016. GGM is a bodyhaving 1000+ life members, consisting of schoolteachers, college and university professors, bankofficers, IT professionals and all those who haveinterest in Mathematics.

Late Prof. A. R. Rao (Centenariam), LateProf. P. C. Vaidya, Rev. Father C. G. Valles, Prof.M. H. Vasavda, Prof. P. G. Mavlankar, Late Prof. C.G. Khatri and Late Prof. K. N. Shah are some ofthe renowned persons who have held this positionin past.

The next 53rd annual conference will be heldon 23-24-25 December, 2016 at Ganpat University,Kherva, Mehsana under Prof. Desai's president-ship.

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Farewell function of Prof. Makwana (Exchief Editor of VIdya/Vidyavrut)