Directors Message

Directors Message

In the realm of scientific and societal innovation, we at SIRAC embrace a symphony of intellectual pursuit and cultural enrichment. At our very core, lies an unwavering commitment to fostering a robust scientific temperament, that drives our quest for knowledge into domains beyond academia. We aim to traverse the bridge from academia to the market by facilitating an amalgamation of multidisciplinary science strengthened by alliances with industry partners. Our collective brilliance, ignited by passion and nurtured by wisdom, will lead us on the path of progress, illuminating the way into a sustainable future.

In the realm of scientific and societal innovation, we at SIRAC embrace a symphony of intellectual pursuit and cultural enrichment. At our very core, lies an unwavering commitment to fostering a robust scientific temperament, that drives our quest for knowledge into domains beyond academia. We aim to traverse the bridge from academia to the market by facilitating an amalgamation of multidisciplinary science strengthened by alliances with industry partners. Our collective brilliance, ignited by passion and nurtured by wisdom, will lead us on the path of progress, illuminating the way into a sustainable future.

Faculty & Center Heads

Dr. Achala Danait

Director, SIRAC

Dean, Strategy & Industry Partnerships Professor, Chemical & Polymer Sciences Head, Green Chemistry & Sustainable Industrial Technologies

Dr. Maushmi Kumar

Associate Professor

Head,  Centre for Drug Design and Discovery

Dr Parvathi J R

Assistant Professor

Head, Centre for Achieving Sustainable Climate Action, Development and Engagement

Dr Padma Vankar

Head, Shimadzu Somaiya Vidyavihar

Center of Excellence in Analytical and Measurement Sciences

Distinguished Professor of Eminence

Prof. John C. Warner

Adjunct Faculty

Co-founder 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, Co-founder & Board Member, Beyond Benign, U.S.A (Father of Green Chemistry)

Dr Karim Maredia

Adjunct Faculty

Professor, Assistant Dean & Director of International Programs, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.A.

Dr Lisa Tiemann

Adjunct Faculty

Associate Professor, Soil Ecology and Biogeochemistry, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.A.

Dr Nandkumar Kunchge

Adjunct Faculty

Center of Excellence in Analytical and Measurement Sciences

Scientific and Technical Staff

Ms. Sneha Kumari

Scientific officer

Mr. Muzammil Shaikh

Technical officer

Mr. Prabhu Ram Bhayal

Senior Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Vikas Kadam

Laboratory Assistant

Ms. Anuya Ramteke

Technical Assistant

Ms. Richa Buthello

Administrative Officer

Ms. Priya Shadija

Section Officer

Ms. Pradnya Jadhav

Executive Assistant

Ms. Poonam Gupta

Outreach Programme Exec

Mr. Shubham Salunkhe

Multi-Tasking Staff

PhD students & Project Research Fellows

PhD Students admitted

Name Subject of PhD
Ms. Krusha Shah Life Sciences
Ms. Simran Lakhanpal Life Sciences
Ms. Isha Popat Chemistry
Ms. Aditi Agarwal Life Sciences
Ms. Pratima Pandey Life Sciences
Ms. Pranali Tambe Life Sciences
Ms. Krutika Gholap Life Sciences
Ms. Sujata Borade Physics
Ms. Mansi Gohil Chemistry
Ms. Naheed Sheikh Chemistry
Ms. Vinit Pathak Chemistry

Project Research Fellows

Name Projects
Ms. Bhakti Narsale -
Ms. Manjula Jepar -
Mr. Mehul Jepar -
Mr. Prathamesh Gahandule -
Ms. Sonali Gavit -
Ms. Yamuna Bhuyal -

PhD Students admitted

Name Subject of PhD
Ms. Sujata Borade Physics
Ms. Mansi Gohil Chemistry
Ms. Naheed Sheikh Chemistry
Ms. Vinit Pathak Chemistry

Project Research Fellows

Name Projects
Ms. Sonali Gavit -
Ms. Yamuna Bhuyal -