

1. Dr. Jyoti. D. Vora (Head of Department) (In-charge
Employment Placement Cell)
2. Mr. Prashant M. Masali.
3. Mrs. Mona A. Desai.
4. Ms. Dhvani S. Desai.
5. Ms. Sneha R. Makavana.


1. First, Second, Third and Fifth rank overall in the T.Y.B.Sc
University Exams were bagged by Ms. Upasana A., Ms. Dipti L., Ms. Siddha K. and
Mr. Rohit K.(2005-2006)
2. First, Second and Third Dr. K. U. Naram Award, by the Association of Food
Technologists of India (ASTI) and UICT, Mumbai.
3. First and third rank overall in the T.Y.B.Sc University Exams were bagged by
Ketaki Bhat and Maitreyee Apte (2004-2005).
4. First and third rank overall in the T.Y.B.Sc.University Exams were bagged by
Girija Balan and Sachin Vaidya (2003-2004).
5. The Department conducts an Annual Signature Festival of Food Science &
Quality Control namely APPETISERS, the proceedings of which go towards the
APPETISERS Scholarship


Dr. Jyoti. D. Vora who is the Head of the Department is the Only
Post Graduate Recognized teacher and Research guide for Biochemistry. She is the
• Member Board of Studies for Biochemistry, University of
Mumbai.
• Member of Advisory Board for MBA Biotechnology and Biotechnology
Engineering, Pillai University.
• Member Board of Studies for Science, SNDT University.
• Member Board of Studies for S V T College (Autonomous) SNDT University.
The following research endeavors have been undertaken by the
department and are being executed successfully:
1). “Biochemical and Environmental profile characterization of Aloe vera (Aloe
barbadensis)”.
Dr. Jyoti D. Vora and Mr. Prashant M. Masali.
2). Studies on Biochemical and Nutritive Role of Fortified Foods: The Indian
Perspective.
Dr. Jyoti .D. Vora and Ms. Tania. Y. Moses.
3). Studies on fermentation of Beta vulgaris.
Dr. Jyoti .D. Vora, Ms. Sowmya V. and Ms. Neha Sawant.
4) M.Sc (II) Dissertation Projects – All being guided by Dr. Jyoti .D. Vora.
a. Ms. Seema Koppikar –Biochemical Insight into – Nature’s Golden Portion.
b. Mr. Deepak Kalel – Biochemical Analysis & Sensory Evaluation of Honey.
c. Ms. Shraddha Gupta - Kokum – A Tangy option.
d. Ms. Josiphy Shah - Biochemical Analysis of Mango pulp & preparation of mango
juice from three different varieties.
e. Ms. Shilpa Gopal – Biochemical Analysis of proximate principles of Mangifera
indica.
f. Ms. Nima Jadhav – Biochemical analysis of Rose Syrup.
g. Ms. Padma Lakshminarasimhan – Amla – A Biochemical perspective
h. Ms. Surabhi Sahay – Biochemical Analysis and Characterisation of Rose Syrup
i. Mr. Swapnil Lal – Proximate Principle analysis & Sensory evaluation of
Emblica officinalis.
5). Ten more Projects on Biochemical Research Principles as part of MSc
Dissertations 2006 – 2007.
6). T. Y. B .Sc Industrial Attachment projects (Food science & Quality Control)
All being guided by Dr.Jyoti. D. Vora.
2004-2005 – 23 projects. (Each attachment for 8 weeks)
2005-2006 – 36 projects. (Each attachment for 8 weeks)
7). Clients: Gramoday India Private Limited
Analysis Executed At: Department of Biochemistry & Food Science and Quality
Control
Chief Analyst: Dr.Jyoti.D.Vora,
Head, Department of Biochemistry & Food Science and Quality Control
Analysis Carried Out By: Mr. Prashant M Masali
Ms. Tania Y Moses
Ms. Anita Ramamoorthy

