Board of Studies

Circular

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Revised format A-7 (Submission of minutes of BOS)

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Boards of Studies for programmes (A-Z list):

Agriculture | Allied Health Sciences | Architecture | Atmospheric Science | Bachelor of Business Administration (FS) | Biochemistry | Biotechnology | Botany | Chemistry (PG) | Chemistry (UG) | Civil Engineering | Clinical (Ayurvedic) | Commerce (PG) | Commerce (UG) | Community Colleges | Computer Engineering | Computer Science & Technology (PG) | Computer Science & Technology (UG) |

Dentistry | Earth Science | Economics | Education | Electronics | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | English | Fine Art | Food Technology | French | Geography | Hebrew Languages (Ad-hoc) | Hindi | History (PG) | History (UG) | Homeopathic Medicine | Home Science | Hydrography |

Indian Classical Music | Information Technology | International Hospitality Management | Journalism & Mass Communication | Konkani | Law | Library & Information Science | Management Studies | Marathi | Marine Sciences | Mathematics | Mechanical Engineering | Medicine & Allied Subjects | Microbiology | Mining Engineering | Nursing |

Para-clinical (Ayurvedic) | Para-clinical (Medicine) | Performing Art (Theatre) | Pharmacy (PG) | Pharmacy (UG) | Philosophy | Physical Education | Physics | Political Science | Portuguese | Pre-clinical (Ayurvedic) | Pre-clinical Medicine | Psychology | Sanskrit | Skill Enhancement Courses (Ad-hoc) | Social Work | Sociology | Special Education | Surgery & Allied Subjects | Wellness Counselling | Western Music | Women's Studies | Zoology |

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BoS in Agriculture

(Term until: 5 Jan 2023)

Chairperson

Dr. Suresh Kunkalikar, Principal, Don Bosco College of Agriculture, Sulcorna, P.O. Pirla, Quepem, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Rakesh Kawale, Assistant Professor of Extension Education, Don Bosco College of Agriculture, Sulcorna, P.O. Pirla, Quepem, Goa
2. Dr. Cassie Rodrigues, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College of Agriculture, Sulcorna, P.O. Pirla, Quepem, Goa
3. Prof. S. S. Dolli, Professor, Department of Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, Krishi Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka-580 005
4. Dr. M. Thangam, Principal Scientist, Lab# F-10, Section of Horticulture, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, Goa-403 402
5. Prof. B. F. Rodrigues, Professor (HAG), Department of Botany, Goa University

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BoS in Allied Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 23 Jun 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. S. M. Bandekar, Professor & Head, Department of Orthopaedics, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa-403202

Members

1. Dr. Shaila Kamat, Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesia, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa-403202
2. Mr. Sushil Yadav, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Imaging Technology, SOAHS, Manipal University, Udupi, Karnataka-576104
3. Dr. Shovan Saha, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Manipal College of AHS, Manipal, Karnataka-576104

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BoS in Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 31 Dec 2018)

Chairperson

Dr. Ashish K. Rege, Principal, Goa College of Architecture, Panaji, Goa

Members

1. Arch. Vishvesh Kandolkar, Associate Professor, Goa College of Architecture, Panaji, Goa
2. Arch. Zeenat Andani, Associate Professor, Goa College of Architecture, Panaji, Goa
3. Prof. Aniruddha Paul, Director, Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institution of Architecture, Vidyanidhi Marg, Juhu, Mumbai – 400 049
4. Arch. Anurag Chowfla, Architect & Urban Designer, Urban Architecture Works, B-5/17 First Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110 029

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Sub-BoS in Atmospheric Science (School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences)

(Term until: 1 Dec 2022)

Chairperson

Prof. H.B. Menon, Dean, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University

Members

1. Prof. A.D. Rao, Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, Block VI, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016
2. Prof. Vinaychandran, Centre for Atmosphere and Ocean Studies, Indian Institute of Science, C.V. Raman Road, Bangluru, Karnataka-560012
3. Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Retired Scientist–G, National Institute of Oceanography, Raj Bhavan Road, Dona Paula, Goa
4. Dr. Anilkumar N., Scientist-F, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Headland Sada, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa
5. Dr. Gnanaseelan, Scientist-F, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra-411008
6. Dr. Aftab A. Can, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University

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Sub-BoS in BBA (FS) (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 03 Aug 2020)

Chairperson

Dr. Prita Mallya, Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, G.R. Kare Road, Tensor, Comba, Margao - 403 601 Goa

Members

1. Ms. Snehal Jadhav, Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, G.R. Kare Road, Tensor, Comba, Margao - 403 601 Goa
2. Ms. Snehal Lotlikar, Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, G.R. Kare Road, Tensor, Comba, Margao - 403 601 Goa
3. C.A. Naveen Daivajna, 2nd floor, Ganes Chambers, Abade Faria road, Opp. Confidant, Margao, Goa
4. Mr. Arjun P. Rebelo, Milestone Ground floor, G1 & 2 Ground floor, Jivottam, Behind Metropole, Primitivio Hospicio Road, Margao - 403 601 Goa

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BoS in Biochemistry (Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment)

(Term until: 26 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Sandeep Garg, Head, Department of Microbiology, Goa University-403206

Members

1. Dr. Lakshangy Charya, Department of Microbiology, Goa University-403206
2. Dr. Pooja Dua Chaudhari, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa University-403206
3. Prof. Shashikala R. lnamdar, Department of Biochemistry,Karnatak University, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka-580003
4. Dr. Ida Mukherjee, Biochemist, Institute of Psychiatry & Human Behaviour, Bambolim, Goa
5. Dr. Priya Mallika D’Costa, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa University-403206

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BoS in Biotechnology (Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment)

(Term until: 9 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Sanjeev C. Ghadi, Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University

Members

1. Prof. Savita Kerkar, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University
2. Prof. Usha D. Muraleedharan, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University
3. Dr. Dhermendra Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University
4. Ms.Jocelyn Fernandes, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier's College of Arts Science & Commerce, Mapusa-Goa
5. Mrs. Mrunal R. Phadke, Assistant Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Panaji-Goa
6. Dr. Angshuman Sarkar, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa
7. Prof. S. Krishnan, Professor, Department of Botany, Goa University
8. Dr. D. Chandramohan, Retd. Ex-Deputy Director NIO. Presently advisor to CRZ, Chennai.

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BoS in Electrical & Electronics Eng. (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 01 Dec 2022)

Chairperson

Dr. Govind R. Kunkolienkar, Professor & Head, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engg., Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403 401

Members

1. Ms. Suneeta S. Raykar, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engg., Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403 401
2. Ms. Aditi Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engg., Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403 401
3. Dr. Rajkiran Ballal, Principal, SDM College of Engineering, Near Dharmastal South Kannada, Ujire, Karnataka-574 240
4. Dr. Ketan P. Badgujar, Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronics, Government College of Engineering, Modassa, Gujrat-383 315
5. Dr. Anant J. Naik, Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engg., Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403 401

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BoS in Electronics & Telecommunication Eng. (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 5 Feb 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Ameeta Amonkar, Professor, Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

Members

1. Shri Niyan Marchon, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa
2. Ms. Michelle Araujo e Viegas, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao, Goa
3. Dr. Laxmikant Bordekar, Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Agnel Institute of Technology & Design, Assagao, Bardez, Goa
4. Prof. Dipankar Pal, Room No. A 206/1, Dept. of EE and E&I, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, NH 17 B, Bypass Road, Zuarinagar, Sancoale, Goa-403 726
5. Mr. Abhijeet Tamba, Proprietor, EME Automation, 4th floor, Krishna Bldg., Opp Education Dept. Building, G.P. Road, Panaji, Goa-403 001

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BoS in Fine Art (Faculty of Performing Arts, Fine Art and Music)

(Term until: 24 Nov 2022)

Chairperson

Shri M.V. Vengurlekar, Principal, Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panaji, Goa

Members

1. Smt. Harsha Mandurkar, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
2. Smt. Maria M. D’Çruz Ferreira, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
3. Professor Gopinath Govindrao Waghmare, A-502, Om Chamunda Co-op. Housing Society, Datta Mandir Road, Opp. Sai Baba Temple, Vacola Bridge, Santa Cruz (East), Mumbai-400 055
4. Professor Vishwanath D. Sabale, Suansh Co-operative Society, Plot No.50, Plot No.6, Sector 21, Nerul, Navi Mumbai - 400 706

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BoS in Indian Classical Music (Faculty of Performing Arts, Fine Art and Music)

(Term until: 30 Jan 2023)

Chairperson

Dr. Shashank S. Maktedar, Officiating Principal, Goa College of Music, Altinho, Panaji, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Uday M. Kulkarni, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Music, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
2. Dr. Shilpa D. Parab, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Music, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
3. Pt. Yogesh Samsi, Anandashram 22, Pandita Ramabai road, Gamdevi, Mumbai – 400007
4. Pt. Sudhir Nayak, B-503, Tulip CHSL, Gundecha's Valley of Flowers, Thakur Village, Kandivali East Mumbai – 400101
5. Pt. Ramrao Nayak, F-5, Palacio, Gogal, Fatorda, Salcete, Margao- Goa

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BoS in Information Technology (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 24 Apr 2022)

Chairperson

Dr. J.A. Laxminarayana, Department of Computer Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403 401

Members

1. Dr. Aisha C. Fernandes, Associate Professor, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda,Goa-403 401
2. Mrs. Anusha Pai, Associate Professor, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa-403 722
3. Mr. Saiesh Prabhu Verlekar, Assistant Professor, Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering & Information Technology, Shiroda, Goa-403 103
4. Dr. S. Mini, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engg., National Institute of Technology Goa, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403 401
5. Dr. Alwyn Pais, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engg., National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Karnataka-575 025

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BoS in Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 14 May 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Mahesh Parappagoudar, Principal, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Akshay Nigalye, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Goa-403 401
2. Shri Ajit Shantaram Salunke, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao, Goa
3. Flt. Lt. Bindurao Kulkarni, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Goa-403 401
4. Dr. Uday A. Dabade, Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli-416 415.
5. Mr. Vaibhav Velingkar, Senior Manger, CG Power and Industrial Solution Ltd., Commercial Motors Unit, 196-198, Kundaim Industrial Estate, Ponda, Goa -403 115 email: vaibhav.velingkar80@gmail.com

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BoS in Mining Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 27 Feb 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. U.G. Sawaikar, Professor & Head, Department of Mining Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa–403 401

Members

1. Mrs. Yogita K. Karkhanis, Assistant Professor, Department of Mining Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa–403 401
2. Shri Deepak Kumar Bhagat, Assistant Professor, Department of Mining Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa–403 401
3. Dr. Harsha Vardhan, Professor, Department of Mining Engineering, NITK Karnataka, Suratkal, Mangalore, Karnataka-575 025. Mob: 09449084373, Email: harshanika@gmail.com
4. Mr. C.S. Dhaveji, Senior Vice President, PTI Group, Goa, Plot No. 85, 1st Main road, Amrut Nagar, Gogal, Margao-Goa-403 602 Mob: 0942206390, E-mail: csdhaveji@gmail.com

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BoS in Botany (Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment)

(Term until: 22 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Vijaya Kerkar, Professor & Head, Department of Botany, Goa University.

Members

1. Prof. Bernard Rodrigues, Professor, Department of Botany, Goa University-403206
2. Dr. Rupali Bhandari, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Goa University-403206
3. Mrs. Wendy Francisca Xavier Martins, Associate Professor,St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mapusa, Goa-403507
4. Mrs. Manjiri Milind Barve, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Goa-403001
5. Mrs. Bhagyashri L. Halarnkar, Associate Professor, PES's RSN College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403401.
6. Dr. Mini Vijayan, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem, Goa-403604
7. Prof. T. D. Nikam, Professor, Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, GaneshKhind, Pune-411007
8. Prof. H. Niranjan Murthy, Professor, Department of Botany, Karnatak University, Pavatenagar, Dharwad, Karnataka-580003

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Sub-BoS in Chemistry (PG) (School of Chemical Sciences)

(Term until: 13 Oct 2022)

Chairperson

Prof. V.S. Nadkarni, Dean, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University

Members

1. Prof. B.R. Srinivasan, Vice-Dean (Academic), School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University
2. Prof. Santosh G. Tilve, Vice-Dean (Research), School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University
3. Dr. Rajendra N. Shirsat, Associate Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University
4. Dr. S.N. Dhuri, Assistant Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University
5. Prof. Gopal Krishna Rao, Principal, Goa College of Pharmacy, 18th June Road, Panaji, Goa-403001
6. Dr. Anita S. Tilve, P.E.S.'s Shri Ravi S. Naik College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
7. Dr. Joydeep Bhattacharjee, Principal, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
8. Dr. Vikas J. Pissurlekar, Principal, P.E.S.'s Shri Ravi S. Naik College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
9. Prof. Samar K. Das, Professor, Inorganic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
10. Dr. C.S. Gopinath, Chair, Senior Principal Scientist, Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry Division, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune

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BoS in Chemistry (UG) (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 30 Jan 2020)

Chairperson

Dr. (Mrs.) Lina Talwadker, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Shridhar M. Gurav, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
2. Dr. Anita S. Tilve, Associate Professor, P.E.S. College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
3. Dr. Jivexa J. Bhattacharjee, Officiating Principal, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Marcela- Goa
4. Dr. Ramakrishna G. Bhat, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, (IISER), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411 008.
5. Prof. J. M. Nagarkar, Professor, Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai- 400 019

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BoS in Civil Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 8 Feb 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Ganesh Hegde, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

Members

1. Ms. Annapurna Sakhardande, Assisstant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao, Goa
2. Dr. Nisha Naik, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
3. Dr. Sweta Prasanna, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao-403602
4. Dr. K.S. Babu Narayan, Professor in Dept. of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology- Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore 575025. Email: shrilalisuta@gmail.com
5. Dr. Raghuvir K. Salkar, Consulting Engineer, Kuvelkar Salkar Association, A-2 Ramakant Apartments, Opp. Goa Pharmacy College, Panaji, Goa 403 001 Email: salkar@ksa-india.com

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BoS in Clinical (Ayurvedic) (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 03 Aug 2020)

Chairperson

Dr. Anil Panse, Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Basil Savio Menino Cardozo, Associate Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
2. Dr. Avadhut Aiya, Associate Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
3. Dr. Ahalya Sharma, Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Banglore-560 009
4. Dr. Satish Dumbare, Professor, Asthang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya 2062, Sadashiv Peth, Pune-411 030

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Sub-BoS in Commerce (PG) (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 23 Sep 2022)

Chairperson

Prof. K.B. Subhash, Professor of Commerce, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Padyala Sriram, Assistant Professor of Commerce, Goa Business School, Goa University
2. Dr. Poornima B.G., Assistant Professor of Commerce, Goa Business School, Goa University
3. Dr. Sitaram Sukhtankar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa-403107
4. Dr. Sucheta Naik, Associate Professor, Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, Goa-403 702
5. Dr. Pravin P. Naik Gaonkar, Associate Professor, S.S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, Bambolim, Goa-403 001
6. Mr. Mahendra Ghosarwadkar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa-403 505
7. Prof. T. Mallikarjunappa, Professor & Chairman, Department of Management Studies, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Karnataka-574 199
8. Prof. Nilesh A. Borde, Professor of Management Studies, Goa Business School, Goa University

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BoS in Commerce (UG) (Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies)

(Term until: 25 Jun 2022)

Chairperson

Dr. Sr. Aradhana A.C., Principal, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem, Goa 403001

Members

1. Dr. Subrahmanya Bhat, Principal, Swami Vivekanand Vidyaprasarak Mandal's College of Commerce, Borim, Ponda, Goa 403401
2. Dr. Sucheta Naik, Associate Professor, Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, Goa 403702
3. Dr. Radhamani Divakar, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa 403107
4. Dr. D.N.S. Kumar, Professor & Associate Director, Centre for Research – Projects & Chairperson, Academic Staff College, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029
5. Prof. B. Ramesh, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University

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BoS in Community Colleges (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 21 Jun 2020)

Chairperson

Prof. R.V. Pai, Department of Physics, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Daisy John, Goa College of Home Science, Dayanand Bandodkar Road, Campal, Panaji, Goa
2. Dr. Rajendra Gad, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics, Goa University
3. Prof. Nilesh Borde, Department of Management Studies, Goa University

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BoS in Computer Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 18 Jan 2021)

Chairperson

Mr. A.U. Bapat, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Goa-403 401

Members

1. Ms. Anusha Pai, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa-403 722
2. Ms. Christina Barretto, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa-403 602
3. Mr. Shailendra Shivaji Aswale, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering & Information Technology, Shiroda, Goa-403 103
4. Dr. Damodar Reddy Edla, Head, Computer Science & Engineering Dept., NIT Goa, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403 401
5. Mr. Neenad Dessai, Consultant, F2, Dr. Ronaldo Henriques Enclave, Behind Thakkar House, Vasco da Gama, Goa-403 802

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Sub-BoS in Computer Science & Technology (PG) (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 29 Sep 2022)

Chairperson

Smt. Yma Pinto, Associate Professor of Computer Science & Technology, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Jyoti Pawar, Associate Professor of Computer Science & Technology, Goa Business School, Goa University
2. Shri. Ramdas N. Naik Karmali, Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Technology, Goa Business School, Goa University
3. Prof. Ashwin Srinivasan, Dy. Director, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Near NH 178, Bypass road, Zuarinagar, Goa 403726 email: ashwin@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
4. Mr. Milind Anvekar, Open Destinations Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Casa Del Sol, Building No. III, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Miramar, Panaji, Goa-403 001
5. Prof. Gaurish Naik, Professor, Department of Electronics, Goa University

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BoS in Computer Science & Technology (UG) (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 22 Feb 2021)

Chairperson

Shri Edwin D’Souza, Associate Professor, St. Xavier College of Arts & Science, Mapusa, Goa

Members

1. Mrs. Annie Ranjan, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Goa
2. Mr. Udaysing Rane, Associate Professor, V.N.S. Bandekar College of Commerce & Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez, Goa
3. Prof. Milton Pires, Assistant Professor, Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, Goa
4. Dr. S. Mini, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engg., National Institute of Technology Goa, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403 401
5. Dr. Yma Pinto, Head, Dept. of Computer Science & Technology, Goa University

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BoS in Dentistry (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 15 Jun 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Ida De Noronha De Ataide, Dean, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim-Goa

Members

1. Dr. Jyoti R. Rao, Professor & Head, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim-Goa
2. Dr. Anita E. Spadigam, Professor & Head, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim-Goa
3. Dr. Venkatesh H. Anehosur, Professor & Head, SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka-580009
4. Dr. Sonal Bakul Joshi, Professor, K.L.E.V.K. Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Karnataka-590010

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Sub-BOS in Earth Science (School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences)

(Term until: 11 Nov 2022)

Chairperson

Dr. Dilip B. Arolkar, Principal, Dnyan Prasarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez, Goa

Members

1. Dr. A.A.A. Viegas, Associate Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
2. Dr. Niyati Kalangutkar, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
3. Dr. Manoj Ibrampurkar, Assistant Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
4. Mr. Anil Karambelkar, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
5. Mr. H.H.S. Nadkarni, Associate Professor, S.P. Chowgule of Arts & Science, Margao, Goa
6. Prof. S. Banerji, Department of Earth Science, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400 076
7. Dr. V.J. Loveson, Head, Geological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa

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Sub-BoS in Economics (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 24 Sep 2022)

Chairperson

Prof. P.K. Sudarshan, Professor of Economics, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

1. Prof. Silvia M. De Mendonca E Noronha, Professor of Economics, Goa Business School, Goa University
2. Prof. Pranab Mukhopadhyay, Professor of Economics, Goa Business School, Goa University
3. Ms. Heena Subrai Gaude, Assistant Professor of Economics, Goa Business School, Goa University
4. Dr. Apoorva A. Marathe, Associate Professor, CES College of Arts & Commerce, Cuncolim-Goa
5. Dr. Prashant V. Kadam, Associate Professor, DM’S College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez-Goa
6. Dr. Christina De Souza, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola-Goa
7. Dr. Gervasio S.F.L. Mendes, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim-Goa
8. Prof. Subrata Guha, Professor, Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, JNU, New Delhi
9. Prof. Purva G. Hegde Desai, Professor of Management Studies, Goa Business School, Goa University

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BoS in Education (Faculty of Education)

(Term until: 3 Sep 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Allan Abreo, Principal, Dr. Dada Vaidya College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa

Members

1. Mrs. Suvarna Gauns, Associate Professor, Nirmala Institute of Education, Altinho, Panaji-Goa
2. Mrs. Mrunal Sudhir Surve, Assistant Professor, P.E.S’s College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa
3. Dr. Jojen Mathew, Associate Professor, Dr. Dada Vaidya College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa
4. Dr. Jayashree Shinde, H.O.D. Education Technology, SNDT, Mumbai
5. Dr. Louis Vernal, 2nd Floor, Rajmudra Apartment, Near Civil Court, Tisk, Ponda-Goa

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BoS in Electronics (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 01 Apr 2022)

Chairperson

Prof. R.S. Gad, Professor & Head, Department of Electronics, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. J.S. Parab, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics, Goa University
2. Dr. Ingrid Nazareth, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics, Goa University
3. Mr. Samir Patil, Associate Professor, DM’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Goa-403507
4. Ms. Vilma M. Fernandes, Associate Professor, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa-403507
5. Mr. Girish Abhyankar, Assistant Professor, DM’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Goa-403507
6. Mr. Aga D.A., Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa-403505
7. Prof. P.N. Vasambekar, Professor & Head, Department of Electronics, Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur-416004
8. Prof. Ramesh V. Pai, Head, Department of Physics, Goa University

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BoS in English (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: 31 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. A.R. Fernandes, Professor & Head, Department of English, Goa University

Members

1. Prof. K.S. Bhat, Professor, Department of English, Goa University
2. Dr. Anjali Chaubey, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Goa University
3. Dr. Maria Claudette Gomes, Associate Professor, St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mapusa-Goa
4. Dr. Glenis Mendonca, Assistant Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem-Goa
5. Dr. M. Shanthi, Associate Professor, Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez-Goa
6. Dr. Lucy James, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim-Goa
7. Prof. Ravishankar Rao, Professor & Head, Department of English, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Karnataka
8. Dr. Irene Silveira, Assistant Professor, Department of French, Goa University

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BoS in Food Technology (Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment)

(Term until: 25 Apr 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Sandeep Garg, Head, Department of Microbiology, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Amrita Kharangate-Lad, Assistant Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem, Goa
2. Dr. Milind Mohan Naik, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa University
3. Dr. A.R. Desai, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, 403 402
4. Dr. A.A. Fazal, Department of Food Science & Tech, College of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru- Mangaluru Highway, Hittalaladahalli, Karekere, Karnataka, 573 225
5. Prof. Savila Kerkar, Head, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University

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BoS in French (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: Dec 2019)

Chairperson

Prof. Nina Caldeira, Professor & Dean, Faculty of Languages & Literatures, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Ms. Irene Silveira, Assistant professor, Department of French, Goa University
2. Ms. Mitra Borkar, Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Fatorda, Margao, Goa-403602
3. Ms. Corra Abreu, Chowgule Higher Secondary School, Chowgule College, Margao, Goa Goa
4. Ms. Elaine Da Costa, St. Xavier Higher Secondary School, Mapusa- Bardez- Goa
5. Ms. Maria Teresa Abranches, Teacher, Lourdes Convent High School, Saligao, Goa
6. Ms. Alpana Palkhiwale, St. Xavier College, 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 406 001
7. Dr. Jyothi Venkatesh, Department of Foreign Languages, Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bengaluru-560056 Karnataka

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BoS in Geography (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 25 Jun 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Praveena Kerkar, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa

Members

1. Dr. F.M. Nadaf, Officiating Principal, Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, Goa
2. Dr. Prakash R. Morakar, Associate Professor, CES College of Arts & Commerce, Cuncolim, Salcete, Goa
3. Dr. Krishna R. Badiger, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
4. Dr. R.P. Pradhan, Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS Pilani's K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Mormugao, Goa
5. Dr. N.N. Sawant, Principal & Professor of Geography, Smt. P. Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao, Goa

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BoS in Hebrew Languages (Ad-hoc) (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: 3 Sep 2020)

Chairperson

Prof. Nina Caldeira, Dean, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Department of English, Goa University

Members

1. Prof. P.R. Kumaraswamy, Centre for West Asian Studies, School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi
2. Dr. Khurshid Imam, Centre for Arabic and African Studies, School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, JNU, New Delhi
3. Dr. Navras Jaat Aafreedi, Department of Social Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Gautam Buddha University, Greater NOIDA, Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP
4. Dr. Anthony Rodrigues, Associate Professor, Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar-Goa
5. Mrs. Nancy Dsouza, 1-1 Landscape City, CHOGM Rd, Alto Porvorim Bardez, Goa-403531
6. Ms. Malka Moses, Paanchwati Society, Flat No. 1403, Paanch Marg, Off yaari Road, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai 400061

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BoS in Hindi (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: 22 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Vrushali S. Mandrekar, Head, Department of Hindi, Goa University-403206

Members

1. Prof. Ravindranath S, Mishra, Professor, Department of Hindi, Goa University-403206
2. Dr. Bipin Bihari Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi, Goa University-403206
3. Mrs. Asha B. Gahloth, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa-403104
4. Dr. Ramita B. Prasad Gurav, Associate Professor, St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mapusa, Goa-403507
5. Dr. Rupa Chari, Associate Professor, Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, Goa-403702
6. Mr. Sandeep S. Lotlikar, Assistant Professor, P.E.S.s Ravi S. Naik College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403401
7. Prof. Devendra Chaubey, Bhartiya Bhasha Kendra, Jawaharlal Nehru Vishwa Vidyalaya, New Delhi-110067
8. Prof. K. Shripad Bhat, Professor, Department of English, Goa University-403206

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BoS in History (PG) (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 19 Apr 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Nagendra Rao, Professor & Head, Department of History, Goa University

Members

1. Shri Parag D. Parobo, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Goa University
2. Dr. Seema S. Risbud, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Goa University
3. Prof. Vijaya Ramaswamy, Centre for Historical Studies, School of Social Science, Purvanchal, JNU Campus, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067
4. Dr. Rohini Pande Ambekar, Assistant Archaeologist, A.S.I. Goa Circle, Old Goa, Goa-403402
5. Dr. Prakash S. Parienkar, Associate Professor, Department of Konkani, Goa University

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BoS in History (UG) (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 28 Mar 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Sushila Sawant Mendes, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Padmaja Kamat, Associate Professor, P.E.S.S.R,S.N. College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
2. Ms. Leila Ribeiro, Assistant Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem, Goa
3. Ms. Sharmila Pais, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mapusa, Bardez, Goa
4. Prof. B. Surendra Rao, Former HOD History, Mangalor University, “Amritavarshini” Asaigoli P.O., Mangalagongotri - 574 199
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5. Dr. Radhika Seshan, HOD, History, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune
6. Chairperson, Board of Studies in History-PG or his/her nominee as Special Invitee

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BoS in Home Science (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 30 Jun 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Mahesh Pai, Officiating Principal, Goa College of Home Science, Dayanand Bandodkar Road, Campal, Panaji, Goa-403001

Members

1. Dr. Daisy John, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Home Science, Dayanand Bandodkar Road, Campal, Panaji, Goa-403001
2. Mrs. Rita Godinho, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Home Science, Dayanand Bandodkar Road, Campal, Panaji, Goa-403001
3. Prof. Mrs Sunita Jaiswal, Associate Professor, Community Resource Management, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai-400020
4. Dr. Manjula Patil, Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka-580005

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BoS in Homeopathic Medicine (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 27 Mar 2022)

Chairperson

Dr. Satyawan D. Naik, Principal & Professor, Shri Kamaxidevi Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Shiroda, Goa-403103

Members

1. Prof. R.R. Shriwaikar, Professor, Shri Kamaxidevi Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Shiroda, Goa-403103
2. Dr. Malini Desai, Associate Professor, Shri Kamaxidevi Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Shiroda, Goa-403103
3. Dr. Britto Vilbert D., Principal, Professor & HOD, Venkateswara Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Chennai-600116
4. Dr. V.V. Vernekar, Principal, Yenepoya Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, University Road, Deralkatte, Mangalore-575018

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BoS in Hydrography (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 09 Sep 2020)

Chairperson

Capt. T P Mahato, Captain, National Institute of Hydrography, C/o Headquarters, Goa Naval Area, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa-403 802

Members

1. Cdr. R.V. D'Monte, Commander, National Institute of Hydrography, C/o Headquarters, Goa Naval Area, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa-403 802
2. Cdr. Asad Farhaat, Commander, National Institute of Hydrography, C/o Headquarters, Goa Naval Area, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa-403 802
3. Dr. A.K.Chaubey, Chief Scientist, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa, 403 004
4. Dr. Harilal B. Menon, Professor, Department of Marine Sciences, Goa University

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BoS in International Hospitality Management (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 26 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Purva Hegde-Desai, Professor & Head, Department of Mangement Studies, Goa University

Members

1. Mr. Edgar D' Souza, Assistant Professor, Course Co-ordinator, Department of Mangement Studies, Goa University
2. Mr. Irfan S. Mirza, Director / Principal, V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education, Manora-Raia, Salcete, Goa-403720
3. Mr. Sunil Chavan, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Alto Porvorim, Bardez, Goa-403521
4. Mr. Dhananjay Vaidhya, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Hospitality & Culinary Education, Cidade de Goa, Vainguinim Beach, Goa-403004

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BoS in Journalism and Mass Communication (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: 07 Jun 2020)

Chairperson

prof. Rafael Fernandes, Professor, Dept. of English, Goa University

Members

1. Mr. Nitin Volvoikar, St. Xavier College of Arts & Science, Mapusa, Goa Goa
2. Mr. Mithunchandra Chaudhari, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa Goa
3. Ms.Vailarose S. Fernandes, St. Xavier College of Arts & Science, Mapusa - Goa
4. Mr. Frederick Noronha, Online Journalist and Publisher, Goa 1556, Near Lourdes Convent, Saligao, Goa
5. Mr. Derick Alrneida, Editor, The Goan, Third floor, Fourth Estate (Kamat Metropolis), St. Inez, Panjim- Goa

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BoS in Konkani (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: 01 Apr 2022)

Chairperson

Dr. Prakash S. Pariekar, Head, Department of Konkani, Goa University

Members

1. Ms. Kripali Naik, Assistant Professor, Department of Konkani, Goa University
2. Ms. Sunita Gurudas Kanekar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
3. Dr. Cosma Fernandes, Associate Professor & HOD, MES College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, Goa
4. Mr. Bhalchandra P. Gaonkar, Associate Professor, Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, Goa
5. Mrs. Queenie M.B. Viegas, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem, Goa
6. Dr. Geeta Shenoi, 1903, 7th Main, E-Block, Rajaji Nagar, 2nd Stage, Bengaluru-560010
7. Mr. Damodar Mauzo, Near Railway Station, Majorda, Salcete, Goa

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BoS in Law (Faculty of Law)

(Term until: 27 Mar 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. M.R.K. Prasad, Principal, V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, Panaji, Goa

Members

1. Dr.(Ms) Kim Couto, Assistant Professor, V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, Panaji, Goa-403 001
2. Shri Shreeharsha N. Inavalli, Assistant Professor, G.R. Kare College of Law, Tansor, Comba, Margao, Goa-403 601
3. Dr. B.S. Patil, Assistant Professor, V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, Panaji, Goa-403 001
4. Dr. J. M. Mallikarjunaiah, Principal, K.L.E's Law College, #3, CA-2 V Block, West Circle, Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah layout, Ullal Post, Bengaluru-560 091
5. Dr. Saba Da Silva, Principal, G.R. Kare College of Law, Tansor, Comba, Margao, Goa-403 601

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BoS in Library & Information Science (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 16 Apr 2019)

Chairperson

Dr. V. Gopakumar, Librarian, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Murari Tapaswi, 4, Singbal Bldg, Tonca, Carnzalem, Goa -403 002
2. Shri Carlos Fernandes, Curator, Krishnadas Shama Central Library, Patto, Panaji, Goa-403 001
3. Dr. Khaiser Muneebulla Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Mangalore-574 199
4. Dr. Anuradha V., Librarian, BITS, Pilani, Goa Campus, Near NH 17B, Bye Pass Road, Zuarinagar, Goa-403 726
5. Dr. V.V. Kamat, Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science & Technology, Goa University
6. Shri Munish Kumar, Asstt. Librarian, National Institute of Technology, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403 401

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Sub-BoS in Management Studies (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 23 Sep 2022)

Chairperson

Prof. M.S. Dayanand, Professor of Management Studies, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. R. Nirmala, Associate Professor of Management Studies, Goa Business School, Goa University
2. Shri Edgar D’Souza, Assistant Professor of Management Studies, Goa Business School, Goa University
3. Dr. Shrivastava Smita, Associate Professor, Saraswat College of Commerce and Management Studies, Telang Nagar, Khorlim, Mapusa
4. Shri Cedric Silveira, Don Bosco College, Near Muncipal Garden, M.G. Road, Panaji
5. Shri Jeevan Khedekar, DM's College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez
6. Ms. Dellainey Alcacoas, DM's College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez
7. Prof. Rani S. Ladha, Goa Institute of Management, Poriem, Sattari, Goa
8. Prof. Pranab Mukhopadhyay, Professor of Economics, Goa Business School, Goa University

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BoS in Marathi (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: 26 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Sunita Umraskar, Associate Professor, Department of Marathi, Goa University

Members

1. Mr. Vinay Mukund Madgaokar, Assistant Professor, Department of Marathi, Goa University-403206
2. Dr. Vrunda M. Kelkar, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mapusa, Goa-403507
3. Dr. Ashok D. Mangutkar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa-403705
4. Dr. Vidya V. Prabhudessai, Associate Professor, PES's RSN College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403401
5. Dr. Sneha Mahambre, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa-403107
6. Prof. Shirish Gopal Deshpande, Former Professor & Head, Department of Marathi, Shrimati Nathibai Damodar Thakarasy Women's University, 1, Nathibai Thakarasy Marg, Mumbai-400020
7. Prof. Kiran Budkuley, Former Professor, Department of English, Goa University-403206

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Sub-BoS in Marine Sciences (School of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences)

(Term until: 30 Sep 2022)

Chairperson

Prof. V. M. Matta, Professor of Marine Sciences, School of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. S. Upadhyay, Associate Professor of Marine Sciences, School of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
2. Dr. Aftab A.S. Can, Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences, School of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
3. Prof. K. Jayappa, Department of Marine Geology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Mangalore, Karnataka
4. Dr. Rajiv Nigam, Scientist G, Geological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa
5. Prof. Mahendra Kotha, Professor of Earth Science, School of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University

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BoS in Mathematics (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 5 Sep 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Gourish M. Naik, Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. M. Tamba, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Goa University
2. Dr. Lucas Miranda, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa
3. Mr. Ehrlich Dias Barreto, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem, Goa
4. Ms. Susan Miranda, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar-Panaji, Goa
5. Dr. Balkrishnan C. Nair, Associate Professor, St. Xavier’s College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mapusa, Goa
6. Prof. S.H. Thakar, Department of Mathematics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
7. Prof. Y.S. Prahalad (Retd.), Bangalore, Karnataka

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BoS in Medicine & Allied subjects (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 10 May 2019)

Chairperson

Dr. M.P. Silveira, Professor & Head, Department of Paediatrics, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Yvonne Pereira, Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry & Human Behaviour, Bambolim, Goa
2. Dr. Durga Lawande, Professor & Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Goa Medical College, St. Inez, Goa
3. Dr. Damodar Shenoy, Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, 575 002, Karnataka
4. Dr. Sunil Munkur, Professor of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, 575 002, Karnataka

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BoS in Microbiology (Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment)

(Term until: 3 Sep 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Sandeep Garg, Head, Department of Microbiology, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Lakshangy Charya, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa University
2. Dr. Pooja Dua-Chaudhari, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa University
3. Dr. Dilecta D’Costa, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa-403107
4. Ms. Linette M. Noronha, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier’s College of Arts Science & Commerce, Mapusa, Goa-403507
5. Dr. Sunita R. Borkar, Associate Professor, PES’s RSN College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa-403401
6. Dr. Sushanta Sapte, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Arts Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa-403107
7. Dr. M.V. Deshpande, Emeritus Scientist: Biochemical Sciences Division, CSIR – National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune-411008
8. Prof. Usha D. Muraleedharan, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University

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BoS in Nursing (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 02 May 2022)

Chairperson

Mrs. Carol Noronha, Professor & Principal, Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim, Goa

Members

1. Mrs. S. Rajeswari, Professor & Principal, Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education, Colvale, Bardez, Goa-403 513
2. Mrs. Anna D’Souza Rauto, Associate Professor, Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim, Goa-403 202
3. Dr. Leena K.C., Principal, Yenepoya College of Nursing, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575 018
4. Ms. Jyoti Avinash Salunke, Professor, Krishna Institute of Nursing, Krishna Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Dhebewadi Road, Malkapur, Tq-Karad, Satara-415 110
5. Mrs. Florine Clara Fernandes, Professor & Vice Principal, Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education, Colvale, Bardez, Goa-403 513

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BoS in Para-Clinical Medicine (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 31 Dec 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Savio Rodrigues, Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Sushama A. Bhounsule, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
2. Dr. Avril Dias, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
3. Dr. V.V. Pillai, Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amrita lane Ellamakara, Cochin, Kerala
4. Dr. Mahantesh B. Nagamoti, Professor of Microbiology, J.N. Medical College, Belagavi, Karnataka

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BoS in Para-Clinical(Ayurvedic) (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 02 Aug 2020)

Chairperson

Dr. Sangram Keshari Das, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Vajem, Shiroda, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Ravindra Anantrao Dhumwad, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Vajem, Shiroda, Goa
2. Dr. Joy Pereira, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Vajem, Shiroda, Goa
3. Dr. K.S. Radhakrishna Rao, Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Vishveshwaraiah Circle, Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysore, 570 021, Karnataka
4. Dr.Ravi Rao Sorake, Alva Ayurveda College, Alva's Health Centre Complex, Moodbidri, Karnataka

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BoS in Performing Art (Theatre) (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: 31 Aug 2020)

Chairperson

Prof. Vrushali Mandrekar, Professor & Head, Department of Hindi, Goa University

Members

1. Shri Satish Alekar, Krishna, 2nd Floor, Patrakar Nagar, Pune-411 016
2. Dr. Ajay Vaidya, 1St Floor, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 18th June Road, Panaji, Goa Goa
3. Smt. Isabel Santa Rita Vas, La Citadel Colony, Dona Paula, Goa-403 004
4. Shri Bansi Kaul, B-805, Satisar Apartments, Plot No. 6, Sector 8, Dwarka, Delhi-110 077
5. Shri Prasad Wanarse, Viyanidhee Vanarase, Avartan, 5 Hill View Society, 46/4, Erandawane, Paud Road, Pune, Goa 411 038
6. Shri Satish Gawas, H.No. E 165/1, Esmeralda Green, Old Goa by Pass Road, Old Goa

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BoS in Pharmacy-PG (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 10 Jul 2020)

Chairperson

Dr. Gopal Krishna Rao, Principal, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa-403 001

Members

1. Dr. S.N. Mamle Desai, Principal, PES's Rajaram & Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa- 403 401
2. Dr. Arun B. Joshi, Professor, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa-403 001
3. Dr. (Mrs.) Shilpa Bhilegaonkar, Assistant Professor, PES's Rajaram & Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa 403 401
4. Dr. C. Ramesh, Professor, V.V. Pura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ramchandra Mission Road, Banashankari 2nd stage, Bangalore-560 070
5. Dr. C. Mallikarjuna Rao, Principal, Professor of Pharmacology, Manipal college of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal-576 104

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BoS in Pharmacy-UG (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 13 Feb 2013)

Chairperson

Dr. Sanjay Pai P.N., Professor & Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa

Members

1. Dr. R.K. Shirodkar, Associate Professor, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa
2. Dr. Arun B. Joshi, Professor, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa
3. Dr. Celina Nazareth, Assistant Professor, PES's Rajaram & Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
4. Dr. Vijaya G. Joshi. Government College of Pharmacy, P. Kalinga Rao Road, Subbaiah Circle, Mission Road, Bengaluru Karnataka 560 027
5. Dr. Praveen Khullar, Senior Director, Development Centre & Regional Coordinator GX BU AP region, Sanofi Synthelabo India Pvt. Ltd., Verna, Goa
6. Dr. Ajit Godbole, Professor & HOD Pharmaceutics, PES's Rajaram & Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

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BoS in Philosophy (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 26 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Koshy Tharakan, Professor & Head, Department of Philosophy, Goa University

Members

1. Prof. Sanjyot D. Pai-Vernekar, Professor, Department of Philosophy, Goa University
2. Dr. Roshida Rodrigues, Assistant Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
3. Dr. Norma Menezes, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce Sanquelim, Goa
4. Dr.(Ms) Anjali M. Rao, Associate Professor, P.E.S.College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
5. Ms. Shefali Kale, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier’s College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mapusa, Bardez, Goa
6. Prof. C.D. Sebastian, Dept of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Bombay
7. Prof. Ganesha Somayaji, Department of Sociology, Goa University

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BoS in Physical Education (Faculty of Education)

(Term until: 07 Jun 2020)

Chairperson

Dr. Shyam Sunder Rath, Head, Dept. of Physical Education, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Anuranjan Minj, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji-, Goa
2. Dr.Akansha Tyagi, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji-, Goa
3. Dr. Avertiano Barretto, Director, Physical Education, Don Bosco Engineering College, Fatorda, Margao, Goa
4. Dr. Jayesh Churi, Director, Physical Education, Sridora Caculo College of Commerce & Management Studies, Khorlim-Mapusa, Goa

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BoS in Physics (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 9 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Kaustubh R. Priolkar, Professor & Head, Department of Physics,Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Bholanath Pahari, UGC-Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Goa University
2. Dr. Cherukulappurath Sudhir, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Goa University
3. Ms. Mandakini G.S. Kundaikar, Associate Professor, P.E.S. College of Arts, Science, Ponda-Goa
4. Dr. Jaison Joseph, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola-Goa
5. Mr. Sanjay Jahagirdar, Associate Professor, Govt.College of Arts & Science & Commerce, Sanquelim-Goa
6. Dr. Shirish Kamat, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem-Goa
7. Prof. Satishchandra B. Ogale, Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune-411008
8. Prof. P.R. Sarode, Azad Cooperative Housing Society, Curca, Tiswadi, Goa-403108

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BoS in Political Science (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 22 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Rahul Tripathi, Professor & Head, Department of Political Science, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Alaknanda P. Shringare, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Goa University
2. Dr. Prakash Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Goa University
3. Dr. Ketan Govekar, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa-403001
4. Dr. Seema Salgaonkar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa-403107
5. Dr. Sarala V. Katageri, Associate Professor, C.E.S. College of Arts & Commerce, Cuncolim, Salcete, Goa-403703
6. Dr. Cajetan Rapose, Associate Professor, St. Xavier's College of Arts Science & Commerce, Mapusa, Goa-403507
7. Prof. Rajeshwari Deshpande, Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Pune, Maharashtra-411007
8. Prof. Aparajita Gangopadhyay, Director, Centre for Latin American Studies, Goa University-403206

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BoS in Portuguese (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: 22 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Nina Caldeira, Dean, Faculty of Languages & Literature, Goa University

Members

1. Ms. Scarlet Ava Fernandes, Assistant Professor, Department of Portuguese, Goa University
2. Shri Delfim Corriea Da Silva, Department of Portuguese, Goa University
3. Dr. Pedro Pombo, Assistant Professor, Department of Portuguese, Goa University
4. Dr. Sovon K. Sanyal, Assistant Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067
5. Rev. Dr. Walter de Sa, Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Panaji, Goa.
6. Prof. A.R. Fernandes, Professor, Department of English, Goa University

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BoS in Pre-Clinical Medicine (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 30 Sep 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Chitra Dhume, Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

Members

1. Dr.Sandip R. Sardessai, Professor & Head, Department of Physiology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
2. Dr. (Mrs.) Fatima Maria D'Souza, Associate Professor & Acting Head, Department of Anatomy, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
3. Dr. Ramchandra N. Raichur, Professor, Department of Physiology, J.N.M.C., Belagavi
4. Dr. Sendil Kumar, Professor, Department of Physiology, Siddharth Medical College, Tumkur

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BoS in Pre-Clinical Medicine (Ayruvedic) (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 09 Aug 2020)

Chairperson

Dr. Anura P. Bale, Principal, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Neelesh P. Korde, Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
2. Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty, Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
3. Dr. Jatved Pawar, Associate Professor, R.A. Podar Medical (Ayurved) College, Worli, Mumbai
4. Dr. Sumita Sudhir Khot, Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust's Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Vishwashanti Dham, Kesnand Road,Wagholi, Pune- 412 207

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BoS in Psychology (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 22 Jan 2023)

Chairperson

Dr. Mrs. Janet D’Souza, Associate Professor, St. Xavier’s College of Arts & Science, Mapusa, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Ms. Aldina Gomes, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Goa
2. Dr. Mahesh Pai, Principal & Associate Professor, Goa College of Home Science, Panaji, Goa
3. Dr. Mukta Karamadi, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Panaji, Goa
4. Prof. Anuradha Sovani, Professor & Head, SNDT Women’s University, New Marine Lines, Mumbai
5. Dr. Wendy Manuel, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Panaji, Goa

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BoS in Sanskrit (Faculty of Languages & Literatures)

(Term until: 2 Sep 2021)

Chairperson

Shri Harishchandra Gawas, H.No: 04 Mangeli Talevadi, Dodamarg, Sindhudurga, Maharashtra-416512

Members

1. Shri Dnyaneshwar A. Patil, Haruri Manturga, Khananpur, Belgaum, Karnataka-591302
2. Shri Anup S. Shelar, Torse Mopa, Pernem, Goa-403512
3. Dr. Ganapati Hegde, C/o Bartiya Vidya Bhavan, Dr. K.M Munsi Road, Girgaov Chopaty, Mumbai-400007
4. Prof. Girish Nath Jha, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110067

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BoS in Skill Enhancement Courses (Ad-hoc)

(Term until: 3 Sep 2020)

Chairperson

Prof. K.S. Bhat, Professor, Department of English, Goa University

Members

1. Prof. Bernard Rodrigues, Professor, Department of Botany, Goa University
2. Prof. V. N. Shet, Professor, Electrical & Electronics Engg., Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Goa-403401
3. Dr. Yma F. Pinto, Head & Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Tech., Goa University
4. Shri M.V. Vengurlekar, Principal, Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panaji, Goa-403001
5. Dr. Anura Bale, Principal, Professor & Head, Gomantak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa-403103
6. Ms. Irene Silveira, Assostant Professor, Department of French, Goa University

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BoS in Social Work (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 14 May 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Shaila Desouza, Head, Department of Women's Studies, Goa University

Members

1. Ms. Dias Alisha Gracy Fatima, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa
2. Mrs. Pratibha Prabhakar Majik, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa
3. Prof. S.A. Kazi, Department of Social Work, Akkamahadevi Women's University, Vijayapura, Karnataka
4. Prof. B.S. Gunjal, Department of Studies in Social Work, Kuvempu University, Shakargatta, Shimoga, Karnataka

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BoS in Sociology (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 9 Aug 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Ganesha Somayaji, Professor & Head, Department of Sociology, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Joanna P. Coelho, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Goa University
2. Ms. Mozinha Fernandes, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Goa University-403206
3. Dr. R.B. Patil, Principal, M.E.S. College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, Goa
4. Dr. Arvind Haldankar, Associate Professor, DPM's Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, Goa
5. Ms. Priyanka Velip, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
6. Ms. Socorina Fernandes, C.E.S. College of Arts & Commerce, Cuncolim, Goa
7. Prof. B.V. Bhosale, Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai, Ranade Bhavan, Vidyanagari Kalina Campus, Santacruz (E), Mumbai-400098
8. Prof. Shaila Desouza, Professor & Head, Department of Women's Studies, Goa University-403206

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BoS in Special Education (Faculty of Education)

(Term until: 30 Jun 2019)

Chairperson

Dr. Denzil Martins, Nirmala Institute of Education, Altinho, Panaji

Members

1. Ms. Vida Sequira, Nirmala Institute of Education, Altinho, Panaji
2. Dr. Gargi P. Sinha, Nirmala Institute of Education, Altinho, Panaji
3. Mrs. Mylin Rodrigues Sanjay Centre for Special Education, Porvorim, Goa
4. Dr. Preeti Verma, Head of the Department, Dept. Of Special Education, SNDT Womens University, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai-400 049

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BoS in Surgery & Allied Subjects (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 1 Apr 2022)

Chairperson

Dr. Shivanand M. Bandekar, Professor & Head, Department of Orthopaedics, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

Members

1. Dr. Jeevan Vernekar, Professor & Head, Department of Radiology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
2. Dr. Ugam Usgaonkar, Professor & Head, Department of Ophthalmology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
3. Dr. Gabrial Rodrigues, Professor & Head, Department of General Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka-576 104
4. Dr. R.M. Shenoy, Professor & Head, Department of Orthopaedics, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka-575 018

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BoS in Wellness Counselling (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 17 Jun 2021)

Chairperson

Dr. Mahesh Pai, Principal, Goa College of Home Science, Dayanand Bandodkar Road, Campal, Panaji, Goa

Members

1. Dr.(Ms.) Cindy D'Silva, Nirmala Institute of Education, Panaji, Goa-403001
2. Dr. Brian Pacheco, Assistant Professor, Nirmala Institute of Education, Panaji, Goa-403001
3. Dr. Shanmukh Kamble, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Karnatak University, Dharwad-580003
4. Prof. Anuradha Sovani, Head, Department of Psychology, SNDT Women's University, 7th Floor, Extension Building, 1, N. Thackersey Road, New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020

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BoS in Western Music (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 31 Dec 2019)

Chairperson

Dr. Allan Abreo, Principal & Dean, Faculty of Education, Dada Vaidya College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda, 403 401

Members

1. Ms. Margarida Miranda, Former In-Charge, Kala Academy, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg. Campal, Panjim-403 001
2. Ms. Teresa Figueiredo, Director In-Charge, Kala Academy, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Campal, Panjim-403 001
3. Mr. Schubert Cotta, Ex-Advisor, Kala Academy, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Campal. Panjim-403 001
4. Dr. Luis Dias, Kala Academy
5. Ms. Rama Chobe, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra-411007
6. Shri Nakul Jogdeo, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra-411007

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BoS in Women's Studies (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 2 Apr 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Shaila Desouza, Professor & Head, Department of Women's Studies, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Sushila Sawant Mendes, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
2. Dr. Alakananda P. Shringare, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Goa University
3. Prof. Meena Gopal, Advanced Centre for Women's Studies, School of Development Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar Mumbai-400088. Email: meena.gopal@tiss.edu
4. Adv. Albertina Almeida, Near Taleigao Church, Taleigao Plateau, 403206 Goa. Email: albertinaalmeida@gmail.com
5. Dr. Joanna Coelho Pereira, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Goa University

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BoS in Zoology (Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment)

(Term until: 3 Sep 2021)

Chairperson

Prof. Ramaballav Roy, Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, Goa University

Members

1. Dr. Nitin S. Sawant, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Goa University
2. Dr. S.H. Bhosale, Associate Professor, PES College of Arts & Science, Ponda-Goa
3. Ms. Suchana Amonkar, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji-Goa
4. Dr. Sr. Maria Lizanne A.C., Assistant Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem-Goa
5. Dr. Rajender Rao Kulkarni, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem-Goa
6. Prof. J.S. Tara, Professor of Zoology, Jammu University, Jammu - 180006
7. Prof. M.K. Janarthanam, Professor, Department of Botany, Goa University

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