Research Scholar | Dr. Rafiq Zakaria College for Womens Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (BAMU) India
Komal Laxman Jagzap is an emerging academic and educator with a specialization in Zoology, focusing on physiology and microbiology. With a solid academic foundation including an M.Sc. in Zoology (First Class with Distinction) from Pune University and an ongoing Ph.D. at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, she has carved a niche in microbial research and avian parasitology. Komal has five years of experience teaching postgraduate students at L.V.H. College and has also served as an educator for high school and higher secondary science subjects, including through digital platforms like Unacademy. She holds multiple research publications in reputed journals and has received awards such as the “Yuva Sahityik Prerna Purskar” and “Maharashtra Youth Idol.” A member of various scientific and academic bodies, she actively engages in conferences, workshops, and seminars. Komal is passionate about combining teaching, research, and outreach for holistic scientific development.
Profile
Scholar
🎓 Education
Komal Laxman Jagzap has pursued her education under Pune University, beginning with SSC (2010) and HSC (2012), followed by a B.Sc. in Zoology in 2015 with First Class. She earned her M.Sc. in Zoology with a specialization in Physiology in 2017 from Loknete Vynkatrao Hiray College, Nashik, securing a First Class with Distinction and an impressive SGPA of 9.560. Currently, she is working on her Ph.D. at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Sambhajinagar, with registration initiated in 2021. Additionally, she has successfully completed NPTEL certification courses in Animal Physiology, Wildlife Ecology, and Basics of Biology from IIT Guwahati and IIT Kanpur, strengthening her foundational and applied understanding of biological sciences. Her education is marked by academic excellence, multidisciplinary exposure, and a growing orientation toward research and teaching in life sciences.
🧪 Experience
Komal brings over 10 years of cumulative teaching experience across various levels. She has taught PG students at L.V.H. College for five years and has educated 10th to 12th standard students in science subjects, especially Biology and Chemistry, for more than six years. She also served as a science teacher at Nirmiti English Medium School for one year and worked as a faculty member at K.K. Wagh Arts, Commerce, Science, and Computer Science College, Chandori. Additionally, Komal was associated with Unacademy as an online educator for one year. Her teaching is supported by hands-on lab experience with equipment such as spectrophotometers, autoclaves, and incubators. She also frequently participates in national seminars, webinars, and workshops on biotechnology, soft skills, research methodology, and pedagogy. Her practical teaching approach and diverse experience enable her to effectively connect theoretical knowledge with real-world biological and environmental applications.
🏅 Awards & Honors
Komal Laxman Jagzap has received several accolades recognizing her academic, literary, and youth leadership contributions. She was honored with the “Yuva Sahityik Prerna Purskar” in 2017 for her literary engagement and the “Savitricha Leki Sanman” in 2016 for academic excellence and contribution to women empowerment. In 2020, she was awarded the “Maharashtra Youth Idol” for her inspiring role in youth development and science education. In extracurricular activities, she has consistently excelled in oratory competitions, winning second prize in the State-level M.S. Gosavi Kavyakrandak competition, and multiple prizes in inter-collegiate elocution and oratory contests. She also successfully completed the Nashik Indian Scout Guide Camp with an ‘A’ grade. These honors highlight her multi-faceted personality as an educator, researcher, and community contributor, emphasizing her leadership, communication, and motivational abilities.
🔬 Research Focus
Komal’s research interests lie at the intersection of microbiology, parasitology, and applied zoology. Her work focuses on antimicrobial properties of natural substances such as honey and ginger against E. coli, aiming to develop eco-friendly solutions for microbial infections. She also studies histopathological aspects of intestinal cestode parasites in avian species (Gallus domesticus) from the Nashik region, offering insights into host-pathogen relationships and environmental parasitology. Additionally, her academic project explores physiological and antimicrobial applications of bio-substances. Her current Ph.D. research likely builds upon these themes, incorporating both field and laboratory methodologies. Komal is also academically inclined toward wildlife ecology, animal physiology, and biodiversity conservation, as evident from her coursework and active participation in related seminars. Her research reflects a blend of traditional knowledge and modern biological techniques, with implications for veterinary science, public health, and sustainable biology.
Conclusion
Komal Laxman Jagzap is a passionate and dedicated researcher whose academic journey and achievements exhibit clear potential for higher recognition. Her active engagement in research, teaching, and professional development makes her a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With increased focus on international publications, interdisciplinary research, and advanced methodological approaches, she can further elevate her academic stature and contribute significantly to the scientific community.
Publication
📄 Article 1
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Title: Comparative study on life cycle of Eudocima materna and Eudocima phalonia (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Serious pest on Pomegranate
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Year: 2025
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Author: P.D.Y.S. Komal Jagzap
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Journal: International Journal of Advance and Applied Research, Vol. 6
📄 Article 2
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Title: ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF HONEY AND GINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE) ON ESCHERICHIA COLI
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Year: 2021
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Author: K.J.S. Yasmeen
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Journal: International Journal on Biological Science, Vol. 12 (2), pp. 61–64
📄 Article 3
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Title: Prevalence and Histopathological Studies on Intestinal Cestode Parasite of Avian Host Gallus Domesticus (L) From Nashik Region, Maharashtra State, India
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Authors: S.D. Patil, K. Jagzap