DCB Bank KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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With over eight years of experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer

    Homi Bhabha Center of Science and Education, TIFR

    - Present 11 years 3 months

    Social Services

  • Construction of the Bag-Biodigester for School Children

    Nareshwadi Learning Centre, Dhanu

    - Present 10 years

    Social Services

Publications

  • Evaluation of natural oils for the development of cheap and sustainable solution for mosquito problem in the poor community

    International Journal of Mosquito Research, 2014

    Mosquitoes and their increasing number are responsible for causing millions of deaths around the world. Another important aspect is global warming that has already altered the distribution of vector borne diseases (IPCC fourth assessment report). Uses of synthetic insecticides to control vector mosquitoes has not only affected humans but has also caused adverse environmental effects in addition to high operational cost. Chemical mosquito repellent has a remarkable safety profile, but they are…

    Mosquitoes and their increasing number are responsible for causing millions of deaths around the world. Another important aspect is global warming that has already altered the distribution of vector borne diseases (IPCC fourth assessment report). Uses of synthetic insecticides to control vector mosquitoes has not only affected humans but has also caused adverse environmental effects in addition to high operational cost. Chemical mosquito repellent has a remarkable safety profile, but they are toxic to human health causing various side effects. Hence giving importance to health of human beings together with the environment, a mosquito repellent solution was prepared. The solution was prepared using the natural oils such as neem (Azadirachta indica), lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus). All the oils were experimented using different concentrations. The experiment was conducted in a society where the people were already suffering from vector borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya. The solution proved to be very effective for repelling of the mosquitoes and also did not cause any effect on the human beings. In addition to this, the solution is affordable by the poor communities.

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Projects

  • Construction of the Bag - Biodigester

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    1. By working as the team I improved my team work skills and got the knowledge of live construction of the Bio-Digester and its working.
    2. The biogas produced by this bio digester is consumed for cooking.

  • Evaluation of natural oils for the development of Cheap and Sustainable solution for mosquito problem in the poor community

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    1. Developed the solution for mosquito problem that is cheap and can be afforded by the poor community.
    2. Studied the efficiency of the natural oil both inside the house and outside the house in the balcony area.

Languages

  • English

    Professional working proficiency

  • Hindi

    Professional working proficiency

  • Marathi

    Professional working proficiency

  • Konkani

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Tulu

    Elementary proficiency

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