Mr. Akshay Bagwe|Parasitology|Young Scientist Award
Assistant Professor, KET’s V. G. Vaze College (Autonomous) India
Mr. Akshay Dilip Bagwe is an Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc/CHB) in the Department of Zoology at KET’s V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), Mumbai. He also serves as Visiting Faculty at Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College. With expertise in Neurophysiology, Animal Cell Culture, and Research Guidance, Akshay has guided over 20 students in their dissertation and research projects. He is passionate about advancing research in the fields of zoology, biotechnology, and animal physiology. Mr. Bagwe is actively involved in various scientific conferences and presentations, showcasing his deep commitment to academic development and scientific inquiry.
Professional Profile
Education🎓
Mr. Bagwe completed his Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 2016 and his Master of Science in Zoology with a specialization in Animal Physiology in 2019, both from KET’s V. G. Vaze College, University of Mumbai. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Zoology from Sophia College for Women (Autonomous), Mumbai, with a thesis submission slated for October 2024. He passed the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (Mh-SET) for Assistant Professor in 2021.
Experience💼
Mr. Bagwe has been an Assistant Professor at KET’s V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce since September 2021. He teaches Zoology, designs curriculum, and mentors students in research projects. He collaborates with faculty members to enhance course planning and assessment aligned with NEP-2020. Additionally, he serves as an external examiner for TYBSc practical exams conducted by Mumbai University. His role at Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College includes teaching Neurophysiology and Animal Cell Culture to postgraduate students.
Award and Honor🏆
Mr. Bagwe has received several prestigious awards, including the Third Prize in Paper Presentation at the International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Technology, Humanities, and Management (2023). He secured Second Rank in MSc Zoology at the University of Mumbai (2018-2019) and won Second Prize in a Poster Presentation on Heavy Metal Analysis in Soil Samples (2015). His research project was selected for the Final Inter-university Round of Aavishkar Research Convention 2023-2024. He also received a research grant from Grasim Industries Limited, Maharashtra.
Research Focus 🔬
Mr. Bagwe’s research is centered on Animal Physiology, Neurophysiology, and Cell Culture techniques. He specializes in enzyme assays, animal handling, and molecular docking using AutoDock Tools and Biovia DiscoveryStudio. His work involves in vitro assays for enzyme activity, lipase inhibition, and cell proliferation, alongside cytotoxicity assays. He is also focused on algae culturing, lipid extraction, and biochemical assays to study environmental and biological impacts on animal health and physiology.
Publications Top Noted
- Evaluation of Cassia angustifolia Vahl as an Immunomodulatory Agent (2019)
A. Bagwe, S. Bangi, S. Nete, S. Maiti, V. Ragade
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5
- Identifying toxic effects and metabolic perturbations of Duttaphrynus melanostictus skin extracts in human erythrocytes (2024)
F.F. Bebal, A.D. Bagwe, R.C. D’Souza, B.B. Sharma
Toxicology Research, 13 (3), tfae086
- Assessment of embryotoxicity and teratogenic effects of Anacardium occidentale L. cashew nutshell extracts on zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos (2025)
T. Shinde, S. Peddakolmi, A. Patil, A.D. Bagwe, B.B. Sharma
Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 107 (1), 21-42
- Alkaloid-rich fraction of Anacardium occidentale L. nutshells ameliorates UV-B induced oxidative damage in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (2024)
A.D. Pol, P.J. Wankhede, A.D. Bagwe, B. Sharma
Vegetos, 1-10
- Antimalarial efficacy of Duttaphrynus melanostictus skin extract via inhibition of Plasmodium falciparum Na+/H+ ATPase (2024)
A.D. Bagwe, R.C. D’Souza, B.B. Sharma
Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 1-18
- Kinetic Characterization of ATPase of Plasmodium falciparum (PfATP4) & its Inhibition by Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider) Skin Extract: An In Vitro Study (2023)
A. Bagwe, R. D’Souza, B. Sharma
MDPI
- In-silico analysis of bufadienolides as potential inhibitors of Trypanosoma nucleoside hydrolase (2023)
S.R. Sawant, S.S. Dindorkar, H.S. Patkar, P.P. Nyayadhish, A.D. Bagwe, …
Chemical Physics Impact, 6, 100238
- In-vitro toxicity of essential heavy metals on red blood cells of Capra hircus (N/A)
H.S. Patkar, P.P. Nyayadhish, A.G. Nerkar, A.D. Bagwe, B.B. Sharma
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