Research & Projects

• Ms. Amrita Gautam has completed an ongoing research project entitled “A Study on Diabetes Mellitus: Prevalence, association with Thyroid and other health complications among general population” as a co-investigator along with Dr. Jyoti Lallu as the principal investigator.
• Mrs.Grace Beena Paul working on ‘Eco-biological studies of plants. insects and phytonematodes in an artificial ecosystem’. Department of Zoology, Osmania University, and NIN.
• Dr.Grace Beena Paul (Ph.D) is working on “Eco-biological studies of plants ,insects and Phytonematodes in an Artificial Ecosystem” at Osmania University.

International Conference

Ms. Amrita Gautam, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology , St. Pious X Degree and PG College for Women, (Autonomous), Hyderabad, Presented Paper (Oral) entitled “Microbial Contamination in Street Foods: A Comparative Study of Pani Puri and Samosa from Selected Areas of Hyderabad and Their Impact on Human Health” in the International Conference on Symphony of Integrative Biology & Pharmaceutical Sciences (Online) on 28th August 2025 organized by Department of Zoology, Government College for Men (A), Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Events

Workshops:

• The Departments of Zoology and Genetics, in collaboration with IIC (R&D Cell), organized a workshop on “Research Methodology for Life Sciences” on 3rd August 2026.^th and 31^st

  World Nature Conservation Day:

• The departments of Zoology and Genetics observed World Nature Conservation Day on 28^th and 31^st July. The programme aimed to encourage students to highlight the current environmental issues and challenges facing the planet through various competitions and raise awareness for the same. Mrs. Archana Juyal was the judge for the competition

  - Orientation Program

• The department of Zoology and Genetics organized an Orientation program for the staff and Students of UG 1st and 2nd years on 23rd June 2025 on the theme “From Puberty to Menopause: Navigating the hormonal shifts in women’s lives” The resource person for the program was Dr. Raveen Thomas, an Endocrinologist from Osmania General Hospital, focussed on bringing awareness about the hormonal changes a woman experience during her lifetime.

  Guest Lecture:

• A guest lecture on "Sericulture as an Enterprise for Income Generation among Women" was organized by the Department of Zoology on 5th of August 2025. The session was led by Dr. M. Rajashekhar (Assistant Professor), an expert in Sericulture and Rural development, promoting livelihood initiatives among women. The lecture aimed to create awareness about Sericulture as a sustainable and profitable livelihood option, especially for women in rural and semi-urban areas.

• The department of Zoology hosted a guest lecture on August 28^th, 2024, titled "From Crime Scenes to Courtrooms- Forensic Science safeguarding Endangered species", highlighting the role of forensic science in protecting Endangered species from illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss by Dr. Shiva Jyothi from College of Veterinary Science. The speaker encouraged students to take up career in Forensic science & wildlife conservation .

  Green Intiatives:

• Departments of Zoology and Genetics organized a 3 days Paper recycling activity in collaboration with ITC WOW (MoU) and in association with AVANI on 10th, 11th July and 1st of August 2025. Students and Faculty from all Streams of BA, B. Com, BSc, PG, BBA, MBA, actively participated in this activity. Around 1500 Kgs of paper waste was collected and sent for recycling. Students and faculty received certificates and stationaries in exchange from ITC WOW.

• Paper Recycling Activity was conducted by the Department of Zoology and Genetics from 12.09.24 to 13.09.24. The main objective of the Paper Recycling activity is to educate students about the importance of recycling and conserving Natural resources. 2.6 tons of paper was collected and sent for recycling to ITC WOW.

  Cetificate Course:

• The Zoology and Genetics Department conducted a 5-day Skill Enhancement Certificate Course in Self Defence from 27th to 31st August 2024 for all UG students. The objective of the course was to empower women to build confidence and to make them learn effective techniques to defend against various types of physical attacks.

  Extention Program:

• Departments of Zoology & Genetics organized the Paper recycling activity in collaboration with ITC WOW (MoU). Students and Faculty from all Streams BA B. Com BSc PG BBA MBA actively participated in the activity. Around 3tonns of paper was collected and sent for recycling. Students and faculty received stationary from ITC.

  Conferences & Seminars:

• Ms. Amrita Gautam, Dept. of Zoology, attended one-day Regional Seminar on “Applied Zoology” organized by the Department of Zoology, Telangana Mahila Vishwavidyalayam on 24^thSeptember 2024.

• Ms. Amrita Gautam, Dept. of Zoology, attended a one-day National Conference on “Emerging Challenges and Prospects in Applied Zoological Sciences” organized by Department of Zoology, UCS, Osmania University on 28 September 2024

  FDPs attended:

• Ms. Amrita Gautam (Zoology) attended a one-week online National level Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act 2013‘from 8^thJuly to 13^thJuly, 2024. The program focused on the Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act-2013 Awareness and Internal Complaint Committee (ICC).

• Ms. Amrita Gautam from the Zoology Department attended a one-week online National-level Faculty Development “Program on Empowering Educators in Data Analysis using Excel” from 26^th August to 31^st August 2024 organized by Gokul Global University, Siddhpur, Gujarat in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development (NLD).

• Ms. Amrita Gautam, Dept. of Zoology, attended a one-week National FDP on “Empowering Educators: Innovative Teaching Strategies for the digital classroom” organized by Gokul Global University, Siddhpur, Gujarat, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development (NLD) from 16^th-22^th September 2024.

• Ms. Amrita Gautam: Attended a one-week online FDP on "Communication Strategies for Academic Excellence" organized by B.R.B College of Commerce, Raichur, Karnataka in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development (NLD) from November 11^th, 2024, to November 16^th 2024.

  Faculty as Resource person::

• Ms. Amrita Gautam from Dept of Zoology visited as an External Examiner for Zoology Practical at Andhra Mahila Sabha Arts & Science College for Women on 10 ^th and 11 ^th of June 2024.

  Outreach programme:

• Department of Zoology and Genetics conducted an outreach programme on 10 ^th January 2024, wherein we visited Sadhana Institute of intellectually challenged cum old aged home in Nacharam in association with AVODHA (An ISR wing).

• The department of Zoology and Genetics organized an Orientation program for the staff and Students of UG 1st and 2nd years on 23rd June 2025 at Silver Jubilee Hall

  Club Activities

• The Zooic club celebrated World Ozone Day by conducting various Zooic Club activities on 17^th of September 2025 in Zoology lab to foster a deeper understanding of their subject through different activities. The competitions were debate, e-poster and Ozone Bamboozle a gibberish game aimed to engage students in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.

• On October 29^th, 2024, the Zoology department's Zooic Club conducted various activities like Anibingo, Emoji Pictionary, Recall rally and Sound safari providing students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to explore their interests in Zoology.

Achievements

Labs and other facilities:

Department of Zoology is well equipped with the Laboratory facilities for all I,II & III MZC students . An array of Museum specimens is the highlight of the Department.

1. One well equipped Laboratory with museum specimens on display
2. Models and working models
3. Specimens
4. Glassware
5. Fridge
6. pH Meter
7. Water Bath
8. Colorimeter
9. Modern Physics Lab
10. Microtomy
11. Dissection trays
12. Histology Slides
13. Chrysalis open lab
14. Binocular Microscopes
15. Dissection Microscopes
16. Centrifuge Machine
17. Biovisual charts

Faculty Members