MLACW (now mLAC) is an institution of excellence located strategically in the vicinity of national institutes of repute, such as Indian Institute of Science, Institute of Wood Science & Technology, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Raman Research Institute and Central Power Research Institute.
Dr.Sharmistha Dutta
Vice Principal-
2024-Completed
(Ph.D)
REVA University, Bangalore
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2008
M.Phil
Vinayaka Mission University
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1986-1988
M.Sc
Department of Botany, Bangalore University
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2013-TILL DATE
Associate professor
mLACW
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1988-2013
Assistant Professor
mLACW
ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTI- INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF PLANT EXTRACT
PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDY- ORGANOLEPTIC STUDY, PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY
MICROSCOPIC STUDY OF PLANT SAMPLE
Refresher Courses and Orientation Program
UGC HRDC Sponsored refresher course in Life Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore 27th Jan-8th Feb 2020.
UGC sponsored Orientation program at Central College Campus,Academic Staff College, Bangalore University Jan 2012
UGC sponsored refresher course from Academic Staff College, Bangalore University- April 2006
UGC sponsored refresher course from Academic Staff College, Bangalore University--- March 2005.
UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Botany at Central College Campus (by Academic Staff College) from 26th March 2004 to 16th April 2004
PROFICIENCE PROGRAMME:- Subject:- Introduction to Biotechnology. January-May 1990. Indian Institute of Science.
PROFICIENCE PROGRAMME:- Subject:- Genetic Engineering January-May 1991. Indian Institute of Science.
Short term course
Participated in the 6 day virtual faculty development program Revised NAAC Framework held between 21st to 26th September 2020, conducted by Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore.
Participated in six days Hands-on Online Workshop on “ Effective Online Teaching Learning Strategies” held from 26th to 31st May 2020, conducted by Department of Computer Applications, NIT, Tiruchirappalli.
Attended virtual faculty development program “ Role of Teachers in Quality Enhancement and Accreditation” held from May 11, 2020 to May 18 2020, conducted by Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous Bangalore.
- Member of mLAC Governing Body 2021 onwards
- IQAC coordinator 2017-2023
- Head of the Department 2017-2023
- Vice principal- April 2023 onwards
- Chairperson BoS, BoE
- Chief Superintendent, Bangalore University Examination 2019
- Office Superintendent, Bangalore University Examination 2016-2019
- IQAC Member 2013-2016
- Time Table Committee 2010-2015
- IQAC Member 2004-2010
- MLACW Alumni Coordinator 2004-2015
- Joint Organizing Secretary for International Conference WCW on Nov 2015.
- Organizing secretary for UGC sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity and its conservation.in association with IWST, KSCST, CEE and Biodiversity Board.30th Aug and 1st sept 2014.
- BoS in Bangalore University 2011-2014.
- Organizing secretary UGC sponsored 2 day state level seminar on “Recent Trends in Botany and Medical Microbiology” in association with KSCST on 27th and 28th Sept 2010.
- Examination Committee
1. The Orchid Society of Karnataka. Life Member (TOSKAR)
2. Bangalore University Botanical Society
Conferences Attended
Conferences Attended
Organised:
- National Conference on Academic and Administrative Audit in Institution of higher learning on 28th Jan 2020 (IQAC Initiative)
- Organised POSH Workshop for mLAC faculty on 13th August 2019 in collaboration with Enfold Trust.
- Organised workshop on Taxonomy- An overview on Plant Systematics held on 3rd Aug 2018.
- Joint Organizing secretary for International Conference WCW on Nov 2015
- Organizing secretary for UGC sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity and its conservation.in association with IWST, KSCST, CEE and Biodiversity Board.30th Aug and 1st sept 2014.
- Organizing secretary UGC sponsored 2 day state level seminar on “Recent Trends in Botany and Medical Microbiology” in association with KSCST on 27th and 28th Sept 2010.
Resource Person
- Delivered a talk on “Bioactive compounds of plants as drugs” in the seminar organized by Dept of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Govt. Arts College, Mahe, U.T of Puducherry on 1st March 2019.
Attended
- Sharmistha Dutta, Srilakshmi Desai & S. Sushmitha. 2015. Organoleptic study of selected market samples of Cinnamon: In Krishnan, S. & B.F. Rodrigues, Advances in Plant Sciences and Biotecnology. Page 106 - 111. Goa University, Goa. ISBN: 978-81-908791-4-9.
PAPER PRESENTATION:
- Sharmistha Dutta & M. Reema Kumari. 2016. Disseminating good practises towards healthy living in urban Bangalore. In National conference Proceedings on ‘Environmental degradation and its effects on sustenance of life’ organized by Government First Grade College, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru. 116. Reach & Global publications, Bengaluru.
- ReemaKumari M. & Sharmistha Dutta. 2016. “Garden city” to “Concrete jungle”- its implication. In National conference Proceedings on ‘Environmental degradation and its effects on sustenance of life’ organized by Government First Grade College, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru. 370. Reach & Global publications, Bengaluru.
- Sharmistha Dutta & M. Reema Kumari. 2015. Histochemical study of Vitex Linn. – A medicinally important plant at WCW - International Conference on Women’s Health & Empowerment “Empowering Women and Inspiring a healthy change organized by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Bengaluru on 18th – 20th Nov. 2015.
- Reema Kumari M. & Sharmistha Dutta. 2015. Herbal birth control adopted by tribes of Jawadi hills at WCW - International Conference on Women’s Health & Empowerment “Empowering Women and Inspiring a healthy change organized by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Bengaluru on 18th – 20th Nov. 2015.
POSTER PRESENTATION
- Sharmistha Dutta & Srilakshmi Desai. “Organoleptic study of selected market samples of Cinnamon” at National Conference on New Frontiers in Plant Sciences and Biotechnology organized by Goa University on 29th & 30th Jan. 2015.
- Reema Kumari, M., Sharmistha Dutta & Sushmitha S. “Phytodiversity of Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kengeri, Bengaluru” at National Conference on New Frontiers in Plant Sciences and Biotechnology organized by Goa University on 29th & 30th Jan. 2015.
- Sharmistha Dutta & Dr.Rao. R.V. “MICROSCOPIC STUDY OF SELECTED SPECIES OF Vitex Linn.” at National Conference on Developmental Biology-NICON D BIO 2010, Dept of Botany, BUB on 15-17 Sept 2010.
Publications
Publications
Joshi, N., Nailwal, T.K., Dutta, S.
Plant science Today
Systematic analysis of Quercetin and its derivatives with Special Reference to anti-inflammatory property-Based on Network Pharmacology
Sharmistha Dutta, N Ramesh, HP Prashanth Kumar, Sushil Kumar Middha
Plant Science Today, 2022
Preliminary phytochemical analysis and antioxidants properties of Myrica nagi-A Himalayan jewel
Dr Sushil Kumar Middha , Sharmistha Dutta
calendar_today 1st Jun 2020
Article
Journal of critical reviews, JCR, 7(13):4046-4054
Phytochemical and histochemical studies on Solanum diphyllum L.- An exotic potent weed
Sharmistha Dutta
calendar_today 3rd Jan 2020
Article
Int. J. Fund. Appl. Sci, , ISSN 2278-1404
Organoleptic study of selected market samples of Cinnamon
Sharmistha Dutta
calendar_today 4th Sep 2015
Book
Advances in Plant Sciences and Biotecnology, Goa University, Goa, ISBN: 978-81-908791-4- 9.2015
Projects
Projects
Studies on Pepper (Pipper nigrum) and its adulterants
Sharmistha Dutta
calendar_today 27th Mar 2019
Principal Investigator
Funding Agency: UGC Minor Research Project, Funds Generated: ₹
Studies on Pepper (Piper nigrum) and its adulterants
Sharmistha Dutta
calendar_today 29th Mar 2013
Co-Investigator
Funding Agency: UGC, Funds Generated: ₹ 55000
Microscopic study and antifungal property of selected species of Vitex L.
Sharmistha Dutta
calendar_today 30th Nov 2009
Principal Investigator
Funding Agency: UGC, Funds Generated: ₹ 42000
Variation of Fibre characters in the clones of Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm.
Sharmistha Dutta
calendar_today 30th Mar 2009
Co-Investigator
Funding Agency: UGC, Funds Generated: ₹ 45000