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

Agriculture | Allied Health Sciences | Architecture | Atmospheric Science | Ayurveda Studies (PG)(Ad-Hoc) | Bachelor of Business Administration (FS) | Bio-Engineering (Ad-hoc)| Biochemistry | Biotechnology | Botany | Chemistry (PG) | Chemistry (UG) | Civil Engineering | Clinical (Ayurvedic) | Clinical Genetics & Medical Laboratory Techniques | Commerce | Community Colleges | Computer Engineering | Computer Science & Technology |

Data Science (Ad-hoc) | Dentistry | Earth Science | Economics | Education | Education (Integrated Programmes) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Electronics | Electronics & Computer Engineering | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | English | Environmental Science | Fashion and Apparel Design (Ad-hoc) | Financial Services | Fine Art | Food Technology | French | Geography | Hebrew Languages (Ad-hoc) | Hindi | History (PG) | History (UG) | Homeopathic Medicine | Home Science | Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Studies | Hydrography |

Indian Classical Music | Information Technology | Interdisciplinary & Foreign Language Studies | Interdisciplinary & Transdisciplinary Studies | International Relations | Journalism & Mass Communication | Konkani | Law | Library & Information Science | Management Studies | Marathi | Marine Microbiology | Marine Sciences | Mathematics | M. Ch. Surgery & Allied | D. M. Medicine & Allied |Mechanical Engineering | Medical Laboratory Techniques | Medicine & Allied Subjects | Microbiology | Mining Engineering | Naturopathy & Yoga Science | 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 | Public Administration | Remote Sensing and GIS | Sanskrit | Skill Enhancement & Vocational Studies | Social Work | Sociology | Special Education | Surgery & Allied Subjects | Value Education (Ad-hoc) | Wellness Counselling | Western Music | Women's Studies | Zoology |

BoS in Agriculture

(Term until: 26 Feb 2026)

Chairperson

Dr. Suresh Kunkalikar, Principal, Goa College of Agriculture, Ela Farm, Vela Goa, Goa

Members

  1. Dr. Gourish R. Karanjalkar, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Agriculture, Ela Farm, Vela Goa, Goa
  2. Dr. Rachana Ashok Kolambkar, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Agriculture, Ela Farm, Vela Goa, Goa
  3. Dr. Kiran Shankarrao Thorat, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Agriculture, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Parbhani, Osmanabad, Maharashtra
  4. Dr. Pramod Atmaram Sawant, Dean, Dept. of Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
  5. Prof. S.S. Dolli, Professor, Dept. of Extension Education, University of Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, Krishi Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka
  6. Ms. Priyanka Parab, Entrepreneur, Rasraj Farms, Dharbandora, Goa

BoS in Allied Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 22 Jul 2024)

Chairperson

Dr. S.M. Bandekar, Dean, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

Members

  1. Dr. Shirley D'Souza, Professor & Head,, Department of Anesthesia, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
  2. Dr. Ugam Usgaonkar, Professor & Head, Department of Opthalmology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
  3. Dr. Sanjiv Kumar, Principal & Professor, KLE Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum, Karnataka
  4. Dr. Shovan Saha, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Manipal College of Health Professions MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka
  5. Mr. Prabhakar Narendra Madkaikar, Clinical Tutor in Occupational Therapy, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

BoS in Architecture and Interior Design (Faculty of Planning, Architecture & Design)

(Term until: 30 May 2025)

Chairperson

Ms. Zeenat Andani, Associate Professor, Goa College of Architecture, Altinho, Panaji, Goa

Members

  1. Shri Suhas Gaonkar, Associate Professor, Goa College of Architecture, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
  2. Shri Roy C. D'Souza, Associate Professor, Goa College of Architecture, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
  3. Prof. Ramasubramaniam Shankar, Former Professor & Head, Dept. of Architecture & Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
  4. Dr. Aruna Ramani Grover, Professor, School of Planning and Architecture, 4-Block-B, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi
  5. Dr. Vishvesh Kandolkar, Associate Professor, Goa College of Architecture, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
  6. Arch. Sneha Bhandare, Practicing Architect, Diva Residency, Airport Road, Chicalim, Marmugao, Goa

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

(Term until: 15 Mar 2026)

Chairperson

Prof. Chandrashekher U. Rivonker, 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
  2. Dr. S. Suresh Babu, Head & Scientist, SG Aerosols Trace Gases and Radiative Forcing (ATRF) Branch, Space Physics Laboratory, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (ISRO), Thiruvananthapuram
  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. C. Gnanaseelan, Scientist G & Project Director, Climate Variability and Prediction, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, Maharashtra
  6. Dr. Vishnu Murty Matta, Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University

BoS in Ayurveda Studies (PG)(Ad-Hoc)

(Term until: 15 August 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. Koshy Tharakan, School of Sanskrit, Philosophy & Indic Studies Goa University.

Members

  1. Dr. Walter Menezes, Assistant Professor, School of Sanskrit, Philosophy & Indic Studies Goa University.
  2. Dr. K. S. Radhakrishna Rama Rao, Professor and Head of Department, Government Ayurved Medical College, Mysore
  3. Prof. P. K. Prajapati, Head of Department, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi
  4. Dr. Neelesh Korde, Professor & HOD, BSP’s Gomantak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre
  5. Prof. Dr. Medha Kulkarni, HOD, All India Institute of Ayurveda
  6. Prof. Dr. Kalpana Sathe, Associate Dean Professor, All India Institute of Ayurveda Pernem, Goa
  7. Prof. Dr. Sujata Kadam, Dean (Admin & Academic), All India Institute of Ayurveda Pernem, Goa

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

BoS in Bio-Engineering (Ad-Hoc)(Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance and Public Policy)

(Term until: 02 August 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. Rajendra S. Gad, Professor & Dean, Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance and Public Policy, Goa University

Members

  1. Prof. S Krishnan, Senior Professor (Vice Dean- Research), School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
  2. Dr. Veeky Baths, Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani-Goa
  3. Dr. Anasuya Ganguly, Associate Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani-Goa
  4. Dr. Damodar Reddy Edla, Associate Professor, National Institute of Technology Goa, Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa
  5. Prof. Petety V. Balaji, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai
  6. Dr. Rachit Agarwal, Associate Professor, Biological Science Building, India Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka
  7. Assistant Registrar, Academic (PG), Goa University

    8. Special Invitees

  8. Prof. Sandeep Garg, Professor of Microbiology, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
  9. Dr. Cherukulappurath Sudhir, UGC-Assistant Professor of Physics, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University

BoS in Biochemistry (School of Chemical Sciences )

(Term until: 14 May 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. Vidhyadatta M. Shet Verenkar, Professor & Dean, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Kanchanmala Bharat Deshpande, Assistant Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University
  2. Dr. Delicia Avilla Barretto, Assistant Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University
  3. Dr. Dibakar Chakrabarty, Professor, BITS, Goa Staff Qtr. C222, Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani, Goa Campus, N.H. 17B, Zuarinagar, Goa
  4. Dr. Ida Mukherjee, Biochemist, Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Bambolim, Goa
  5. Dr. Priya Mallika D’Costa, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
  6. Prof. Sandeep Garg , Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa University
  7. Dr. Rakhee Sinai Khandeparker, Senior scientist, National institute of Oceanography, Biological Oceanography Division, Dona Paula, Panaji, Goa

BoS in Biotechnology (Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment)

(Term until: 2 Feb 2025)

Chairperson

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

Members

  1. Prof. Savita Kerkar, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University
  2. Dr. Sanika Darshan Samant, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University
  3. Dr. Amara Begum Mulla, Assistant Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Goa
  4. Ms. Jocelyn Fernandes, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa
  5. Ms. Anjelica Matias, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa
  6. Ms. Anabel Alphonso, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa
  7. Dr. Anasuya Ganguly, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology & Science-Pilani, KK Birla Goa Campus, Goa
  8. Prof. S. Krishnan, Professor, Department of Botany, Goa University
  9. Dr. Dhermendra Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University
  10. Prof. Mrutyunjay Suar, Director General, Research & Development and CEO Kalinga Institute OF Industrial Technology, Business incubator, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
  11. Dr. Patel Dhavel, Head of Research & Development, Latambarcem Brewers Pvt. Ltd., Nanoda, Bicholim, Goa

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

(Term until: 15 Feb 2026)

Chairperson

Prof. V.N. Shet, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

Members

  1. Mrs. Sangeeta Mahaddalkar, Associate Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  2. Mrs. Suneeta Raykar, Associate Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  3. Dr. C. Vyjayanthi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Goa, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  4. Dr. G.V. Jayaramaiah, Professor & Head, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Outer Ring Road, Mallathahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  5. Dr. Govind R. Kunkolienkar, Professor & Head, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  6. Shri Sameer Khawte, Manager, ICS Engineers, S-49, 2nd Floor, Ponda Commerce Center, Ponda, Goa

BoS in Electronics & Computer Engineering

(Term until: 9 Mar 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. Jayalaxmi Devate, Professor & HOD, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa

Members

  1. Dr. Supriya Patil, Associate Professor, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa
  2. Dr. Vivek Jog, Associate Professor, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao, Goa
  3. Prof. Sapna Prabhu, HoD, Electronics & Computer Engineering Dept., Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Fr. Agnel Ashram, Bandra-Mumbai, Maharashtra
  4. Dr. S.N. Prasad, Professor, Elec. & Comm. Engg. Depertment, REVA University, Rukmini Knowlwdge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanjka, Banglore, Karnataka
  5. Prof. Shailendra S. Aswale, Principal & Professor, Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering & Information Technology, Shiroda, Goa
  6. Mr. Gajanan Nagarsekar, Product owner, Seimens Healthineers Pvt. Ltd., Verna, Goa
  7. Dr. D.S. Vidhya, Associate Professor, Don Bosco College Of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao, Goa

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

(Term until: 15 Feb 2027)

Chairperson

Prof. Nitesh B. Guinde,, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

Members

  1. Dr. D. S. Vidhya, Associate Professor & HOD, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao-Goa
  2. Mr. Laxmikant Bordekar, Offg. Principal, Associate Professor & HOD, Agnel Institute of Technology and Design, Assagao, Bardez-Goa
  3. Dr. Shajahan M. Kutty, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa
  4. Prof. Amalin Prince A., Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus
  5. Dr. Neelakandan Rajamohan, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Goa, Ponda-Goa
  6. Dr. Anirban Chaterjee, Associate Professor, Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology Goa, Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa
  7. Ms. Nidhi Sawant, National Institute of Technology Goa, Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa

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

(Term until: 22 Dec 2025)

Chairperson

Shri Wilfred Goes, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panaji, Goa

Members

  1. Ms. Harsha J. Mandurkar, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
  2. Smt. Maria M. D’Cruz Ferreira, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
  3. Dr. Prajakta Parvatikar, In-charge Principal, 278, Rachana Sansad College of Applied Art & Craft, Shankar Ghanekar Rd, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  4. Shri Mahendra Potdar, Head of Fine Art Department, MIT School of Fine Arts and Applied Arts, M.I.T ADT University, Solapur-Pune Hwy, Rajbagh, Loni Kalbhor, Maharashtra
  5. Smt. Sabita Prabhudessai, Principal, Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
  6. Shri Kedar Dhume, Managing Director, M/s Advertising Associates, 7th Floor, Dempo Trade Center, Patto Plaza, Panaji, Goa

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

(Term until: 08 Mar 2026)

Chairperson

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

Members

  1. Shri Prakash Desai, Assistant Professor in Vocal, Goa College of Music Altinho, Panaji, Goa
  2. Mrs. Prajkta Vengurlekar, Assistant Professor in Vocal, Goa College of Music Altinho, Panaji, Goa
  3. Dr. Sheetal More, SNDT Women’s University, Maharshikarve, Vidhyavihar Karve Road, Pune, Maharashtra
  4. Dr. Santosh Parchure, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra
  5. Pt. Ramrao Nayak, F-5, Palacio Gogol, Fatorda, Margao, Salcete, Goa
  6. Shri Rupesh K. Gawas, Lecturer in Vocal, Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa

BoS in Information Technology (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 22 Sep 2025)

Chairperson

Dr. Supriya Patil, Associate Professor, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa

Members

  1. Mr. Ganesh Manerkar, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  2. Ms. Vaishali Shirodkar, Assistant Professor, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  3. Mrs. Megha Ainapurkar, Assistant Professor, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa
  4. Dr. S. Mini, Associate Professor, National Institute of Technology Goa, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  5. Dr. Gaurang Patkar, Associate Professor & Head of Department, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa
  6. Dr. Anusha Pai, Associate Professor, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa
  7. Mr. Durgadas Kamath, System Architect, Persistent Systems Ltd., L-44, Software Technology Park, Verna Industrial Estate, Verna, Goa

BoS in Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 31 Mar 2027)

Chairperson

Prof. Mahesh Dhavalikar, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

Members

  1. Dr. Suraj Marathe, Associate Professor, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao, Goa/li>
  2. Mr. Saeesh Verenkar, Assistant Professor, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa
  3. Mr. Jateen Shet Shirodkar, Assistant Professor, Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering & Information Technology, Shiroda, Goa
  4. Prof. Shibu Clement, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, Goa
  5. Mr. Sumukh U. Kamat, Projects Manager, CommScope, Verna, Goa
  6. Dr. Mahesh Parappagoudar, Principal, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, Goa
  7. Dr. Pravin Malik, Engineering Manager Mechanical, Philips Healthcare Innovation Centre, Survey No. 191, ICC Devi Gaurav Technology Park, Old Mumbai-Pune Hwy, MIDC, Pune, Pimpri, Chinchwadi, Maharashtra

BoS in Mining Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 17 Jun 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. Ulhas G. Sawaikar, Professor & Head, Department of Mining Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

Members

  1. Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mining Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  2. Shri E. Hymakar Reddy, Lecturer, Mining Engineering Department, Government Polytechnic, Mayem, Bicholim, Goa
  3. Prof. Harsha Vardhan, Dept. of Mining Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Suratkal, Mangalore, Karnataka
  4. Prof. Manas Mukhopadhyay, Professor & Head, Dept. of Mining Engineering, Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, Kolar Gold Fields, Dr. T. Thimmaiah Road, Oorgaum, Karnataka
  5. Shri Deepak Kumar Bhagat, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mining Engineering, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  6. Er. Bartholomew D’Souza, A Narrain Iron Ore Mines, M/S. Vedanta Limited, Megalahalli Office Complex, Megalahalli village, P.O. Bheemasamudra, Chitradurga, Karnataka

BoS in Naturopathy & Yoga Science (Ad-hoc)

(Term until: 17 Oct 2024)

Chairperson

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

Members

  1. Dr. Pranav Bhagwat, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Vajem, Shiroda, Goa
  2. Dr. Satyalashmi, National Institute of Naturopathy, Bapu Bhavan, Matoshree Ramabai Ambedkar Road, Pune, Maharashtra
  3. Dr. Iragouda R. Patil, H. No. 187/A, Dessonaikvaddo, Orlim, Salcete, Goa
  4. Dr. Prashanth Shetty, Principal, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Shantivana, Dharmasthala, Karnataka

BoS in Botany (School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology)

(Term until: 17 Jan 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. S. Krishnan, Professor & Vice Dean (Research), School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University.

Members

  1. Dr. Rupali Bhandari, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
  2. Dr. Siddhi Jalmi, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
  3. Dr. Ranjita U. Sawaiker, Associate Professor, PES’s RSN College of Arts and Science Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  4. Ms. Sabina M. Sales e Dias, Associate Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa
  5. Dr. Purnima S. Ghadi, Assistant Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
  6. Dr. Mehtab Jahan Bukhari, Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
  7. Dr. John E. Thoppil, Professor, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Thenhipalam, Kerala
  8. Prof Sanjeev C. Ghadi, Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
  9. Mrs. Meena Miranda e Verdes, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Salcete, Goa
  10. Dr. Sidhesh S. Naik, Range Forest Officer, Forest Department, Mollem, Goa

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

(Term until: 26 Jul 2026)

Chairperson

Prof. Vidhyadatta M. Shet Verenkar, Dean, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Bidhan Audhumbar Shinkre, Associate Professor (Vice Dean- Research), School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University
  2. Dr. Pranay Pradeep Morajkar, Assistant Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University
  3. Dr. Anita S. Tilve, Associate Professor, PES's RSN College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  4. Dr. Durga Kamat, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Panaji, Goa
  5. Dr. Shridhar M. Gurav, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Commerce & Science Quepem-Goa
  6. Prof. Joydeep Bhattacharjee, Professor, Government College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Quepem, Goa
  7. Dr. Jyoti Sawant, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa
  8. Prof. S.S. Kolekar, Senior Professor, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
  9. Dr. Bhavana P., Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Goa
  10. Dr. Vikas J. Pissurlekar, Professor, PES's RSN College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  11. Dr. Sanjay Raiker, Assistant General Manager, Centre of Excellence, Unichem Laboratories Ltd., Pilerne, Goa

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

(Term until: 4 Oct 2023)

Chairperson

Dr. Mrs. Anita Tilve, Associate Professor, PES College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

Members

  1. Prof. Vidya G. Dessai, Professor, Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College and Research Centre, Mapusa, Goa
  2. Dr. Jyoti Sawant, Associate professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
  3. Ms. Cheryl Alvares, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem, Salcete, Goa
  4. Prof. Rodney Fernandes, Indian Institute of Technology, Room No. 40, Chemistry Bldg., Powai, Mumbai
  5. Prof. Anjali Athawale, Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune
  6. Prof. Sunder Dhuri, Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University

BoS in Civil Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 18 Aug 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. Purnanand Savoikar, Professor, Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

Members

  1. Prof. Ulhas G. Sawaikar, Professor, Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  2. Dr. Nisha Naik, Associate Professor, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  3. Dr. Shwetha Prasanna, Associate Professor, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao, Goa
  4. Prof. Deepankar Chowdary, Professor & Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Main Gate Rd., IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  5. Er. Niteen Sant, Structural Consultant, Alpha Consultants, 322, Casa Del Sol, Office Block, Opp Hotel Marriott, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
  6. Prof. Ganesh Hegde, Professor, Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  7. Er. Umesh Kulkarni, Retd. Chief Engineer, PWD, Government of Goa, Amey, H.No 67, Sindhunagar, Curti, Ponda Goa

BoS in Clinical (Ayurvedic) (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 1 Dec 2023)

Chairperson

Dr. Geetha Patki, Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa

Members

  1. Dr. Avadhut Aiya, Associate Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
  2. Dr. Mithun Bondre, Associate Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
  3. Dr. Gunvant Yewla, Principal & HOD, Dr. D.Y.Patil Ayurved College, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri Colony, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra
  4. Dr. Omkar J. Kulkarni, Associate Professor & HOD, APM's Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Near Sion Railway Station, Sion(E), Mumbai
  5. Dr. Anil Vinayak Panse, Professor & HOD, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
  6. Dr. Chetali Bhat, Professor & HOD, Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine & Research , Bangalore Palace Compound, Jayamahal Main Rd, opp. Darga, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Clinical Genetics & Medical Laboratory Techniques

(Term until: 22 Sep 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. Savita S. Kerkar, Dean, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Avril Dias, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
  2. Dr. Shanti N. Dessai, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
  3. Dr. Ranjit Kangle, Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, KLE's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, JNMC Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belgavi, Karnataka
  4. Dr. Maria Jose Wiseman Pinto, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
  5. Dr. Dhermendra Kumar Tiwari, UGC-Assistant Professor of Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Goa University
  6. Dr. Chitra Y. Dhume, Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
  7. Ms. Judy Fernandes, Senior Technician, Department of Pathology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

Sub-BoS in Commerce (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 7 Dec 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. Y.V. Reddy, Senior Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

  1. Prof. Anjana Raju, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  2. Prof K.B. Subhash, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  3. Prof. Subrahmanya Bhat, VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao, Goa
  4. Dr. S.V. Sukhthankar, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Marcela, Goa
  5. Dr. Prisca Braganza, Associate Professor, S.S. Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Cujira, Bambolim, Goa
  6. Dr. Meera Mayekar, Associate Professor, GVM's Gopal Roy Raiturcar College of Commerce and Economics, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  7. Ms. Namrata Wagle, Assistant Professor, S.S. Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Cujira, Bambolim, Goa
  8. Prof. K.S. Chandrasekhar, Senior Professor & Head, Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  9. Prof. Nilesh A. Borde, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  10. Prof. Filipe Rodrigues e Melo, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa
  11. Dr. Puja Paresh Kerkar, Assistant Manager, Barclays Global Service Centre, Cluster A - Wing C Level, Knowledge Park 6, Karadi, Pune, Maharashtra

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, Goa Business School, Goa University

BoS in Computer Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

(Term until: 15 Feb 2027)

Chairperson

Prof. J. A. Laxminarayana, Head of Department, Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa

Members

    Dr. Vivek Jog, Associate Professor, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Margao-Goa
  1. Prof. Rudresh Shirwaikar, Head of Department, Agnel Institute of Technology and Design, Assagao, Bardez-Goa
  2. Prof. Anusha Pai, Head of Department, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna-Goa
  3. Mr. Sachin Kale, Founder and CEO, Stanza Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Ponda-Goa
  4. Prof. Karibasappa K. G., School of Computer Science and Engineering, KLE Technological University, Hubballi-Karnataka
  5. Prof. Shailendra Aswale, Dean of Academics & Head of Department (IT), Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna-Goa
  6. Tanay V. PrabhuDesai, Software Engineer, Equal Experts Cerebrum IT Park, Office No 602B, 6th Floor, No. B1, Holy Cross Rd, Kalyani Nagar, Pune-Maharashtra

BoS in Computer Science & Technology (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 24 Nov 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. Jyoti Pawar, Dean, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

  1. Shri S. Baskar, Associate Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  2. Shri Ramrao Wagh, Associate Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  3. Dr. Dimple Paul, Associate Professor, Dnyanprasarak Mandal's College & Research Centre, Mapusa, Goa
  4. Mrs. Annie Rajan, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
  5. Shri Nilesh Natekar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
  6. Dr. Solley Thomas, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce for Women, Verna, Salcete, Goa
  7. Dr. Basabdatta Sen Bhattacharya, Associate Professor, Birla Institute of Technology & Science Goa, Zuarinagar, Goa
  8. Dr. Raj Amonkar, CEO & Co-founder, Wisdomlab Synergies LLP, Verna, Goa
  9. Prof. Rajendra S. Gad, Professor, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University
  10. Shri Vithal Sukhthankar, Associate Professor, Goa Institute of Management, Near Ravindra Bhavan, Sanquelim, Poriem, Goa

BoS in Data Science (Goa Businesss School)

(Term until: 17 Oct 2026)

Chairperson

Prof. Jyoti D. Pawar, Dean, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

  1. Mr. Baskar S., Associate Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  2. Dr. Payaswini P., Assistant Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  3. Dr. Basabdatta Sen Bhattacharya, Associate Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Goa
  4. Dr. Gaurang S. Patkar, Associate Professor & HoD, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa
  5. Dr. J. A. Laxminarayana, Professor, Goa College of Engineering, Ponda, Goa
  6. Shri Ramrao Wagh, Associate Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  7. Dr. Tanmay Tulsidas Verlekar, Assistant Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Goa

BoS in Dentistry (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 22 Jul 2024)

Chairperson

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

Members

  1. Dr. Anita Dhupar, Department of Oral Pathology, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa
  2. Dr. James Samuel, Department of Periodontics, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa
  3. Dr. Akshaya Banodkar, Department of Periodontics, Government Dental College & Hospital, P Dmello Road, CST, Mumbai
  4. Dr. Nikita Shanbag, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed) University, Karnataka
  5. Dr. Anita E. Spadigam, Professor & Head, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa
  6. Dr. Gregory Ian Pereira, Miramar Dental Centre, BG-3, Lar Ariena, Caranzalem, Goa

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

(Term until: 9 Feb 2026)

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. Poornima Sawant, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
  3. Shri D.S. Parab, Associate Professor Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa.
  4. Mr. Anil Karambelkar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
  5. Dr. R.R. Gadgil, Assistant Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
  6. Ms. Magnolia Aurea Miranda, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
  7. Dr. Aninda Mazumdar, Head, Geological Oceanography, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa
  8. Dr. Niyati Kalangutkar, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
  9. Dr. Manoj M. Ibrampurkar, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
  10. Shri Mahesh Patankar, Head, Geology & Legal Compliance, Sesa Goa, Iron Ore Vedanta Ltd. Goa

Sub-BoS in Economics (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 22 Jun 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. Pranab Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

  1. Prof. B.P. Sarath Chandran, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  2. Ms. Avina Kavthankar, Assistant Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  3. Dr. Shilpa Samant, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
  4. Dr. Geeta Walvekar, Associate Professor, Shree Mallikarjun & Shri Chetan Manju Desai College, Canacona, Goa
  5. Prof. Seema Rath, Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
  6. Prof. Savio Falleiro, Principal, Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, Goa
  7. Prof. Manasvi Kamat, Principal, MES College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, Goa
  8. Prof. C. Veeramani, Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Gen. Arun Kumar Vaidya Marg, Film City Road, IGIDR, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  9. Prof. Nilesh Borde, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  10. Ms. Heena Gaude, Assistant Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  11. Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Assistant Advisor, Dept. of Economic Policy and Research, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, Fort, Mumbai

BoS in Education (D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies)

(Term until: 24 Oct 2024)

Chairperson

Mr. Sunil Kumar, Associate Professor, Dr. Dada Vaidya College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

Members

  1. Mr. Samir V. Naik, Associate Professor, Dr. Dada Vaidya College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  2. Mrs. Ximena Fonseca, Associate Professor, Nirmala Insitutute of Education, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
  3. Mr. Malhari R. Gaikwad, Assistant Professor, P.E.S’s College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  4. Dr. Gopal C. Pradhan, Associate Professor, State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Porvorim, Goa
  5. Dr. Anil Tukaram Thosare, Associate Professor in Education & HOD, Vidya Probodhini College of Commerce Education, Computer & Management, Parvari, Goa
  6. Mr. Ganesh C. Naik, Associate Professor, Dr. Dada Vaidya College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  7. Mrs. Savia Rodrigues, GVM’s KG and Primary School, Khandepar, Ponda, Goa

BoS in Integrated Programmes in Education (D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies)

(Term until: 16 Jun 2025)

Chairperson

Dr. Anil Tukaram Thosare, Associate Professor/HoD, Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer & Management, Parvari, Goa

Members

  1. Mr. Udesh R. Natekar, Officiating Principal, Ganpat Parsekar College of Education, Harmal, Goa
  2. Dr. Manisha V. Kulkarni, Assistant Professor, Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer & Management, Parvari, Goa
  3. Ms. Kavitha Nair, Assistant Professor, Ganpat Parsekar College of Education, Harmal, Goa
  4. Dr. Madhavi Dharankar, SNDT Women's University, Juhu Tara Road, Daulat Nagar, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra
  5. Prof. Ramesh Babu, Regional Institute of Education, Jahanuma Palace Road, near Hotel Jehenuma Palace. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
  6. Dr. Gopal C. Pradhan, Associate Professor, State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT), Porvorim, Goa
  7. Miss Navnita Sawant, Assistant Professor, Ganpat Parsekar College of Education, Harmal, Goa

BoS in Electronics (School of Physical and Applied Sciences)

(Term until: 26 May 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. R.S. Gad, Professor, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. J.S. Parab, Associate Professor, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University
  2. Dr. Narayan Vetrekar, Assistant Professor, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University
  3. Mr. Sunoj P. Raicar, Associate Professor, Dnyanprasarak Mandal's College & Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez, Goa
  4. Dr. Satish H.P. Keluskar, Associate Professor, PES's RSN College of Arts & Science Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  5. Ms. Mandakini G.S. Kundaikar, Associate Professor, PES's RSN College of Arts & Science Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  6. Dr. Caje F. Pinto, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa
  7. Dr. K.R. Anupama, Professor, Department of Physics, BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, Goa
  8. Dr. Venkatesha R. Hathwar, UGC-Assistant Professor of Physics, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University
  9. Mr. Aga D.A., Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
  10. Mr. Shawn Pinto, Teacher, St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Mapusa, Goa

BoS in English (Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature)

(Term until: 27 Oct 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. Nina Caldeira, Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Anjali Chaubey, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Goa University
  2. Dr. M. Shanthi, Associate Professor, Dnyanprassark Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez, Goa
  3. Dr. Maria Claudette Gomes, Associate Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa
  4. Ms. Sunita Mesquita, Associate Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa
  5. Mr. Sharat N. Jamkhandi, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
  6. Ms. Poorwa Naik, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Goa University
  7. Ms. Nafisa Oliveira, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Goa University
  8. Prof. N.S. Gundur, Professor, Tumkur University Bengaluru - Honnavar Road Tumakuru, Karnataka
  9. Dr. Chandrakant Langare, Associate Professor, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
  10. Dr. Lucy James, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
  11. Dr. Leanora Pereira, Assistant Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa

BoS in Environmental Science

(Term until: 17 Nov 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. Chandrashekher U. Rivonker, Senior Professor and Dean, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Anthony A.A. Viegas, Associate Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
  2. Dr. Sheryl O. Fernandes, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
  3. Dr. Rajesh Pednekar, Associate Professor, Dnyanprasarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez, Goa
  4. Ms. Sreeya Sapnil Gadekar, Assistant Professor, Dnyanprasarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez, Goa
  5. Dr. Suhas Shetye, Scientist, CSIR-National Institute Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa
  6. Dr. Pratima Kessarkar, Scientist, CSIR-National Institute Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa
  7. Dr. B.C. Nagaraja, Professor & Chairman, Dept. of Environmental Science, Bangalore University, Mysore Road, Jnana Bharathi, Bangaluru, Karnataka
  8. Prof. Pranab Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  9. Prof. S. Krishnan, Senior Professor, School of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Goa University
  10. Dr. Mahabaleshwar Hegde, Senior Program Manager, Centre for Policy Research, Manu Nilaya, Karwar, Karnataka.

BoS in Fashion and Apparel Design (Ad-hoc)

(Term until: 10 Nov 2023)

Chairperson

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

Members

  1. Ms. Rita Godinho, Associate Professor, Goa College of Home Science, Campal, Panaji, Goa
  2. Ms. Charlotte Facho, Associate Professor, Goa College of Home Science, Campal, Panaji, Goa
  3. Mr. Babu Rajendra Prasadh R., Principal, J.D. Institute of Fashion Technology, No 18, Edward House, Brigade Road Bengaluru, Karnataka
  4. Dr. Anusuya K., Head, Dept. of Fashion Designing, J.D. Institute of Fashion Technology, No 18, Edward House, Brigade Road Bengaluru, Karnataka
  5. Dr. Gagan Khanna, Associate Professor, BND Government Arts College, Chimanpura (Shahpura), Jaipur, Rajasthan

BoS in Financial Services (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 6 Sep 2024)

Chairperson

Dr. Harip Khanapuri, Associate Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

  1. Prof. K.B. Subhash, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  2. Dr. Pournima S. Shenvi Dhume, Assistant Professor (Tenure), Goa Business School, Goa University
  3. Prof. M. Jayadev, Professor, Finance & Accounting, Chair, Centre for Financial Markets & Risk Management, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
  4. Prof. Purva G. Hegde Desai, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  5. Dr. Prita Mallya, Principal, VVM's Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao, Goa
  6. Dr. A. Sebastian, Chief Operating Officer, Metropolitan Clearing Corporation of India Ltd., Mumbai

Special Invitees

  1. Prof. V.R. Narasimhan, Dean & Professor of Practice, School of Regulatory Studies & Supervision (SRSS), & School for Corporate Governance (SCG), Navi Mumbai
  2. Prof. Sunder Ram Korivi, Dept. of Economic Affairs & National Institute of Financial Management, Mumbai
  3. Dr. Deepak Godbole, Secretary General, Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai, Former General Manager General Insurance Corporation of India, Mumbai

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

(Term until: 16 Jun 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. Savila Kerkar, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Goa University

Members

  1. Ms. Sheryl Afonso e D’Souza, Assistant Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Salcete, Goa
  2. Dr. Milind Mohan Naik, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa University
  3. Prof. S. John Don Bosco, Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry
  4. Dr. A.R. Desai, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, Goa
  5. Prof. Sandeep Garg, Head, Department of Microbiology, Goa University
  6. Ms. Pratika Madgaonkar, Western Beverages Pvt. Ltd., M-10, Cuncolim Ind. Estate, Cuncolim, Salcete, Goa

BoS in French (Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature)

(Term until: 30 Oct 2026)

Chairperson

Prof. Anuradha Wagle, Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages & Literature, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Irene Silveira, Assistant professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages & Literature, Goa University
  2. Ms. Natasha Gomes, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages & Literature, Goa University
  3. Dr. Edith Melo Furtado, Retired Associate Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
  4. Ms. Carol Baretto, Assistant Professor, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao, Goa
  5. Dr. Gitanjali Singh, Assistant Professor, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  6. Shri Dhruv S. Usgaonkar, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages & Literature, Goa University
  7. Ms. Kshama Dharwadkar, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages & Literature, Goa University
  8. Aswathi Jagadish, HR Process Analyst (French), Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India Pvt. Ltd., Mahindra World City, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

BoS in Geography (Faculty of Social Sciences)

(Term until: 16 Sep 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. F.M. Nadaf, Professor, Shree Mallikarjun & Shri Chetan Manju Desai College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, Goa

Members

  1. Prof. Prakash R. Moraker, Professor, CES College of Arts and Commerce, Cuncolim, Salcete, Goa
  2. Dr. C.P. Hiremath, Associate Professor, Shree Mallikarjun & Shri Chetan Manju Desai College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, Goa
  3. Mr. Anand Velip, Assistant Professor, Shree Mallikarjun & Shri Chetan Manju Desai College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, Goa
  4. Prof. Sambhaji D. Shinde, Professor and Head, Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
  5. Dr. L.T. Nayak, Associate Professor, Karnataka Science College, Dharwad Universirty, Karnataka
  6. Dr. Praveena Kerkar, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa
  7. Ms. Aarti Panshekar, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa

BoS in Hebrew Languages (Ad-hoc) (Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature)

(Term until: 22 Jul 2024)

Chairperson

Dr. Anthony Rodrigues, Professor, Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, Goa

Members

  1. Prof. P.R. Kumaraswamy, Professor, 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. Mrs. Nancy Dsouza, 1-1 Landscape City, CHOGM Rd, Alto Porvorim Bardez, Goa-403531
  5. Ms. Malka Moses, Paanchwati Society, Flat No. 1403, Paanch Marg, Off yaari Road, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai 400061
  6. Prof. Nina Caldeira, Dean, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Department of English, Goa University

BoS in Hindi (Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature)

(Term until: 10 Nov 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. Vrushali Mandrekar, Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Bipin Bihari Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
  2. Mr. Deepak P. Varak, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
  3. Mrs. Uma J. Priolkar, Assistant Professor, P.E.S.’s R.S. Naik College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  4. Dr. Vaishali Naik, Assistant Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
  5. Dr. Kiran N. Popkar, Assistant Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
  6. Ms. Magdalene D’Souza, Associate Professor, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa
  7. Prof. Arjun Chavan, Professor, Shivaji University, Vidya Nagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
  8. Prof. Nina Caldeira, Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
  9. Dr. Asha B. Gahloth, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa
  10. Mr. Sunil J. Shet, Grade-I Teacher, Deepvihar Higher Secondary School, Headland Sada, Mormugao, Goa

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

(Term until: 3 Jul 2026)

Chairperson

Prof. Nagendra Rao, Professor, D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University

Members

  1. Shri Parag D. Parobo, Associate Professor, D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University
  2. Dr. Nalini Naik, Assistant Professor, D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University
  3. Ms. Leila Ribeiro, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Goa
  4. Dr. Padmaja V. Kamat, Associate Professor, P.E.S's R.S.N College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  5. Dr. Xavier Martins, Associate Professor, S.S.A. Govt College of Arts & Commerce, Virnoda, Pernem, Goa
  6. Dr. Rita Braganza, Associate Professor, Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, Salcete, Goa
  7. Prof. Mohana Krishna Rai, Hampi University, Karnataka
  8. Dr. Arvind N.Haldankar, Associate Professor, D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University
  9. Dr. Varsha V. Kamat, Professor, P.E.S.'s Ravi S. Naik College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
  10. Ms. Indra Prabhashastri, Senior Museum Guide, Directorate of Museums, Adil Shah's Palace (Old Secretariat), Panaji, Goa

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

(Term until: 21 Mar 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. Remy Dias, Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa

Members

  1. Dr. Rita Braganza, Associate Professor, Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, Goa
  2. Ms. Pamela Fernandes, Associate Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa
  3. Dr. Xavier Martins, Associate Professor, S.S.A. Government College of Arts & Commerce, Pernem, Goa
  4. Dr. Lokesh K.M., Professor, University of Manglore, Mudipu, Konaje, Mangalaganotri, Mangaluru, Karnataka
  5. Dr. Kishor Gaikwad, Professor, University of Mumbai, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai
  6. Dr. Sushila Sawant Mendes, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
  7. Dr. Varad Sabnis, Assistant Superintending Archaeologist, Directorate of Archives & Archaeology, Mala, Panaji, Goa

BoS in Home Science (Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment)

(Term until: 17 Oct 2024)

Chairperson

Ms. Rita Godinho, Associate Professor, Goa College of Home Science, Campal, Panaji, Goa

Members

  1. Ms. Ranju Kunkalikar, Associate Professor, Goa College of Home Science, Campal, Panaji, Goa
  2. Ms. Charlotte Facho, Associate Professor, Goa College of Home Science, Campal, Panaji, Goa
  3. Dr. Lata L. Pujar, Professor & Head, Department of Human Development, College of Community Science, University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka
  4. Dr. Minelly Rodrigues, Assistant Professor, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, New Marine Lines, Mumbai
  5. Dr. Mahesh Pai, Principal, Goa College of Home Science, Campal, Panaji, Goa
  6. Dr. Ruby Thomas, Head, Department of Home Science, Vimala College, Thrissur, Kerala

BoS in Homeopathic Medicine (Faculty of Medicine)

(Term until: 2 Jun 2025)

Chairperson

Dr. Roshani R. Shirwaikar, Professor, Shri Kamaxidevi Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Shiroda, Goa

Members

  1. Dr. Ashlesha Narkhede, Assistant Professor, Shri Kamaxidevi Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Shiroda, Goa
  2. Dr. Suresh Kumar Barik, Associate Professor, Shri Kamaxidevi Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Shiroda, Goa
  3. Dr. K.G. Kelkar, Principal & Professor, KES Loknete Adv. Datta Patil Homoeopathic Medical College, Vengurla, District Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
  4. Dr. Prabhukiran, Principal & Professor, Father Muller's Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka
  5. Dr. Britto Vilbert D., Principal, Professor & HOD, Vankateshwar Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
  6. Dr. Rajendra Kanekar, State Epidemiologist, Directorate of Health Services, Panaji, Goa

BoS in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Studies (Goa Business School)

(Term until: 19 Aug 2025)

Chairperson

Prof. K.G. Sankaranarayanan, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Harip Khanapuri, Associate Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  2. Dr. Albino Roshan Thomson, Assistant Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  3. Dr. Irfan Mirza, Director/Principal, V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education, Manora-Raia, Goa
  4. Ms. Sujatha Madhavan, Associate Professor, V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education, Manora-Raia, Goa
  5. Mrs. Zarine Lobo, Principal, Goa College of Hospitality and Culinary Education, Cidade de Goa, Vainguinim Beach, Panaji, Goa
  6. Dr. Cheryl Venan Dias, Assistant Professor, Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts, Utility Plot No. 1, Verna Industrial Estate, Verna, Goa
  7. Mr. Paul Fernandes, Chef Faculty - Lab, S. S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira-Goa
  8. Mr. Alphonso Pereira, Principal, Agnel Institute of Food Craft and Culinary Sciences, Agnel Ashram, Verna, Goa
  9. Mr. Gaurav Apte, General Manager, Goa Marriott Resort and Spa, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
  10. Mr. Sunil Chavan, Head, Front Office, Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - Goa, Alto Porvorim, Goa
  11. Ms. Celona Martha Pereira, Managing Director, The Majorda Pristinne, Beach Street, Pacheco Vaddo, Majorda, Goa

Sub-BoS in Hydrography (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

(Term until: 02 Oct 2025)

Chairperson

Cmde. Sajeev K. Nair, Officer-in-Charge, National Institute of Hydrography, C/o Headquarters, Goa Naval Area, Vaco-da-Gama, Goa

Members

  1. Capt. B.K. Prasanna, Chief Instructor, National Institute of Hydrography,c/o Headquarters, Goa Naval Area, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa
  2. Cdr. Amit Kumar Padha, Head, Faculty of Hydrographic Practice, National Institute of Hydrography, c/o Headquarters, Goa Naval Area, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa
  3. Dr. Yatheesh Vadakkeyakath, Principal Scientist, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa
  4. Dr. Nuncio Murukesh, Scientist, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa.
  5. Dr. A.A.A. Viegas, Associate Professor, School of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
  6. Cdr. Devender Singh, Head, Faculty of Hydrographic Control, National Institute of Hydrography, c/o Headquarters, Goa Naval Area, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa

BoS in Interdisciplinary and Foreign Language Studies

(Term until: 2 Nov 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. Anuradha Wagle, Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Irene Silveira, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
  2. Ms. Poorwa Naik, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
  3. Ms. Scarlet Ava Fernandes, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
  4. Mr. Delfim Correia DaSilva, UGC- Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University

BoS in Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies

(Term until: 29 Aug 2024)

Chairperson

Prof. Pranab Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Prakash S. Parienkar, Associate Professor, Department of Konkani, Goa University
  2. Prof. R.S. Gad, Professor, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University
  3. Shri Parag D. Parobo, Associate Professor, Department of History, Goa University
  4. Dr. Priya D’Costa, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
  5. Prof. D.B. Arolkar, Principal, Dnyanprasarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Mapusa, Goa
  6. Dr. Mukta Karamadi, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
  7. Shri Ramrao Surya Wagh, Associate Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
  8. Prof. M. S. Dayanand, Goa Business School, Goa University

BoS in International Relations (School of International and Area Studies)

(Term until: 14 Feb 2027)

Chairperson

Prof. Ganesha Somayaji, Dean, School of International and Area Studies, Goa University

Members

  1. Dr. Dattesh Parulekar, Assistant Professor, School of International and Area Studies, Goa University
  2. Dr. Mukund V. Narvenkar,Assistant Professor, School of International and Area Studies, Goa University
  3. Dr. Priti Singh, Associate Professor, Centre for Canadian, US and Latin American Studies School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Mehrauli Road, Munirka- New Delhi
  4. Prof. Nagendra Rao, History Discipline, D. D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences & Behavioural Studies, Goa University
  5. Ms. Josephine Dias, Associate Professor of Geography, Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem-Goa
  6. Dr. Almin C. Jose, Assistant Professor, School of International and Area Studies, Goa University
  7. Ms. Carmen Liza Martins, Chief Executive Officer, Megasoft Systems, 5A, L&L Corriea’s Pride, Next to South Goa District Collectorate, Margao-Goa

BoS in Journalism and Mass Communication (D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies)

(Term until: 9 Jan 2027)

Chairperson

  • Prof. Ganesha Somayaji, Dean, School of International and Area Studies, Goa University

    • Members

    1. Mr. Archie Fernandes, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa
    2. Ms. Vailarose Fernandes, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa
    3. Ms. Nikita Chodankar, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa
    4. Mr. Pramod Acharya, Editor in Chief, Prudent Media Pvt. Ltd., Panaji, Goa
    5. Ms. Danuska Da Gama, Senior Reporter, The Navhind Times, Panaji, Goa
    6. Mr. Nitin Volvoikar, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa
    7. Mr. Shailesh Shriram Tanpure, Sub-Editor cum Reporter, The Goan Everyday, Kamat Metropolis II, Behind Caculo Mall, St. Inez Road, Panaji, Goa

    BoS in Konkani (Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature)

    (Term until: 24 Jul 2025)

    Chairperson

  • Prof. Bhushan Bhave, Principal, Vidhya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer and Management, Vidya Nagar, Alto Parvari, Goa

    • Members

    1. Dr. Prakash S. Parienkar, Associate Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
    2. Ms. Krupali Naik, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
    3. Prof. Rajay Pawar, Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
    4. Shri Dharma Chodankar, Associate Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa
    5. Dr. Gunaji S. Dessai, Associate Professor, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Margao, Goa
    6. Dr. Cosma Fernandes, Associate Professor & Head, MES College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, Goa
    7. Dr. Nityananda Bhat, Director, Sree Sukrtindra Oriental Research Institute, Thamnanam, Kochi, Kerala
    8. Dr. Sunita Umraskar, Associate Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
    9. Dr. Hanumant C. Chopdekar, Associate Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
    10. Shri Seby Fernandes, Senior Translator, Directorate of Official Language, Govt. of Goa, 5th Floor, Junta House, Panaji, Goa

    BoS in Law (Faculty of Law)

    (Term until: 22 May 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. M.R.K. Prasad, V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, Panaji-Goa

    Members

    1. Dr. G. Shaber Ali, Officiating Principal, V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
    2. Dr. K.S. Rao, Associate Professor, V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
    3. Dr. Maria Goretti Simoes, Assistant Professor, G.R. Kare College of Law, Tansor, Comba, Margao, Goa
    4. Dr. Vijay Madhu Gawas, Assistant Professor, Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance and Public Policy
    5. Prof. Ashok Patil, Professor of Law, National Law School of India University, GnanaBharathi, Main Road, Naagarabhaavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
    6. Dr. Jyoti Dogra, Associate Professor, Indian Law Institute, Bhagwan Das Road, Opp. Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
    7. Adv. Ajay Thomas , Member ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR, 102, Pavilion Heights, 2, Jaypee Greens Wish Town, Sector 128, Noida, Delhi, NCR.

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

    (Term until: 12 Jan 2026)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Somayaji Ganesha, Dean, D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. Sandesh B. Dessai, University Librarian, Goa University
    2. Dr. Carlos M. Fernandes, Assistant Professor & Programme Director, Goa University
    3. Dr. Gopakumar V., Former, Goa University Librarian and Librarian, Digital University Kerala, Technocity Campus, Mangalapuram, Thonnakkal PO, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
    4. Mrs. Sonia Mukesh Desai, College Librarian, Swami Vivekanand Vidyaprasarak Mandal’s College of Commerce, Shirshire, Bori, Ponda, Goa
    5. Prof. Rahul Tripathi, Professor, D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University
    6. Dr. Murari Tapaswi, 4, Singbal Bldg, Tonca, Carnzalem, Goa
    7. Mr. Vishal L. Velip, College Librarian, CES College of Arts and Commerce, Cuncolim, Salcete, Goa

    Sub-BoS in Management Studies (Goa Business School)

    (Term until: 27 Oct 2025)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Nilesh Borde, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. R. Nirmala, Associate Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
    2. Ms. Teja Khandolkar, Assistant Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
    3. Dr. Ganji Prasannakumar M., Assistant Professor, SPES’s Goa Multi-Faculty College, Dharbandora, Goa
    4. Mr. Jeevan Khedekar, Assistant Professor & Co-Ordinator, Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez, Goa
    5. Dr. Sonya Angle, Assistant Professor, S.S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, Bambolim, Goa
    6. Ms. Sharmila Swami, Assistant Professor, S.S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, Bambolim, Goa
    7. Dr. V. Padmanabhan, Associate Professor, Goa Institute of Management, Near Ravindra Bhavan, Sanquelim, Poriem, Goa
    8. Prof. B.P. Sarath Chandran, Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University
    9. Dr. Shrivastava Smita, Associate Professor, Saraswat College of Commerce and Management Studies, Telang Nagar, Khorlim, Mapusa, Goa
    10. Mr. Varun Timble, Deputy Manager HR, IFB Industries Ltd., Verna, Goa

    BoS in Marathi (Shenoi Goembab School of Languagues and Literature)

    (Term until: 3 Oct 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Anuradha Wagle, Dean, Shenoi Goembab School of Languagues and Literature, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. Sunita Umraskar, Associate Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languagues and Literature, Goa University
    2. Mr. Vinayak Bapat, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languagues and Literature, Goa University
    3. Dr. Neeta R. Torne, Associate Professor, Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Govt. College of Arts & Commerce, Virnoda, Pernem, Goa
    4. Dr. Sunetra S. Calangutkar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa
    5. Mr. Vishnu C. Vete, Assistant Professor, Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Govt. College of Arts & Commerce, Virnoda, Pernem, Goa
    6. Mr. Deepak Chhatre, Assistant Professor, P.E.S. College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    7. Prof. Randhir Shindhe, Professor, Shivaji University, Vidya Nagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
    8. Prof. Kiran Budkuley, Former Professor, Department of English, Goa University
    9. Dr. Vrunda M. Kelkar, Assistant Professor, St. Xaviers college of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mapusa, Goa
    10. Shri Kuldeep Kamat, Assistant Professor, Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer & Management, Alto Porvorim, Bardez, Goa

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

    (Term until: 11 Sep 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Chandrashekher U. Rivonker, Dean, School of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. Varada Samir Damare, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
    2. Dr. Chanda V. Berde, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
    3. Prof. Parvathi A., Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala
    4. Dr. Judith Braganza, Associate Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Goa
    5. Dr. Sheryl Oliveira Fernandes, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
    6. Dr. Maria Judith B. Gonsalves, Principal Scientist, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
    7. Dr. Alisha Dnyaneshwar Malik, Assistant Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa

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

    (Term until: 11 Oct 2025)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Chandrashekher U. Rivonker, Dean & Senior Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. A.A.A. Viegas, Vice Dean (Academic) & Associate Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
    2. Prof. Vishnu Murty Matta, Professor of Marine Sciences, School of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
    3. Prof. R. Mohanraju, Professor, Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology, Pondicherry University, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    4. Dr. Anil Kumar N., Scientist G, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa
    5. Dr. Priya D’Costa, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
    6. Dr. V.K. Banakar, Chief Scientist (Retired), National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa
    7. Dr. Sushant Naik, Scientist, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa

    BoS in Mathematics (School of Physical and Applied Sciences)

    (Term until: 9 Nov 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Ramesh V. Pai, Dean, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. M. Kunhanandan, Assistant Professor, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University/li>
    2. Dr. Manvendra Tamba, Assistant Professor, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University
    3. Dr. Jervin Zen Lobo, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa
    4. Mr. Brian D’Souza, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
    5. Dr. B.C. Nair, Associate Professor, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa
    6. Dr. M.N. Kulkarni, Associate Professor, PES’s Ravi S. Naik College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    7. Prof. P.M. Patil, Professor, Department of Studies in Mathematics, Karnatak University, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka
    8. Dr. Neeta Mazumdar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem, Goa
    9. Ms. Susan Miranda, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
    10. Prof. Santosh George, Professor, Dept. of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, P.O. Srinivasnagar, Mangalore, Karnataka

    Board of Studies in M. Ch. Surgery & Allied (Faculty of Medicine)

    (Term until: 02 Oct 2026)

    Chairperson

    Dr. Ponraj K. Sundaram, Professor & Head Department of Neurosurgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.

    Members

    1. Dr. Yuri Dias Amborcar, Professor & Head Department of Plastic Surgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    2. Dr. Shirish S. Borkar, Professor & Head Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    3. Dr. Madhumohan R. Prabhudesai, Professor & Head Department of Urology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    4. Dr. Girish Menon, Professor & Head Department of Neurosurgery, Kasturba Medical College & Hospital Manipal, Udupi District, Karnataka
    5. Dr. Shailesh M. Kamat, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    6. Dr. Umesh Oza, Professor, Department of Urology, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra
    7. Dr. Vinay Kant Shankhdhar, Professor & Head Department of Plastic Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

    Board of Studies in D. M. Medicine & Allied (Faculty of Medicine)

    (Term until: 03 Oct 2026)

    Chairperson

    Dr. J. P. Tiwari, Professor & Head, Department of Neurosurgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.

    Members

    1. Dr. Guruprasad D. Naik, Head Department of Cardiology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    2. Dr. M. Sunil Chandra Vidya Sagar, Professor & Head, Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    3. Dr. Ankush Desai, Professor & Head, Department of Endocrinology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    4. Dr. Amar Prabhudesai, Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    5. Dr. Monteiro Ana Soraya P. D. R., Assistant Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    6. Dr. Prashant G. Kendlaya, Professor & Head, Department of Nephrology, St. John’s Medical College & Hospital, Sarojpur Road, Banglore.
    7. Dr. Vivek Kute, Professor, Department of Nephrology, Institute of Kidney Diseases & Research Center, Civil Hospital Campus, Asarva, Ahmedabad-Gujarat.

    BoS in Medical Laboratory Techniques (Faculty of Medicine)

    (Term until: 14 Sep 2023)

    Chairperson

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

    Members

    1. Dr. Avril Dias, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
    2. Dr. Maria Jose Wiseman Pinto, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
    3. Dr. Ranjit Kangle, Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, KLE's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, JNMC Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belgavi, Karnataka
    4. Dr. Sujata Kanetkar, Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, NH4, Pune-Bangalore Highway, Satara District, Agashivnagar Malkapur, Karad, Maharashtra
    5. Prof. Ramaballav Roy, Professor, Department of Zoology, Goa University
    6. Ms. Judy Fernandes, Senior Technician, Department of Pathology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

    BoS in Medicine & Allied subjects (Faculty of Medicine)

    (Term until: 03 Oct 2026)

    Chairperson

    Dr.Jagadish Cacodcar, Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.

    Members

    1. Dr. Rakhi Ghodge, Associate Professor, Department of Skin & VD, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    2. Dr. Vaishali Joshi, Professor & Head, Department of Pediatrics, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    3. Dr. Uday Kakodkar, Professor & Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    4. Dr. Anar Khandeparkar, Professor & Head, Department of General Medicine, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    5. Dr. Shilpa Waiker, Associate Professor & Head, Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Bambolim Goa.
    6. Dr. Gajanan S. Gaude, Professor & Head, Department of Respiratory/Pulmonary Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka.
    7. Dr. Dnyanesh Kamble, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka.
    8. Dr. Andre V. Fernandes, Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    9. Dr. Nelly De Sa, Department of Pediatrics, Cascade 1, Rich Builders Paradise, Alto St. Cruz, P. O. Bambolim Complex, Bambolim Goa.

    BoS in Microbiology (School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology)

    (Term until: 26 May 2025)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Sandeep Garg, Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. Milind Naik, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
    2. Dr. Lata Gawade, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
    3. Ms. Marina Albuquerque, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Khandola, Goa
    4. Ms. Maria Katelyn Gonsalves, Assistant Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa
    5. Dr. Flory Pereira, Assistant Professor, PES's RSN College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    6. Dr. Carolina F.E. Fernandes, Associate Professor & Head, PES's RSN College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    7. Dr. Neha Prabhu, Assistant Professor, PES's RSN College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    8. Prof. Utpal Roy, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, BITS-Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, Goa
    9. Dr. Priya D'Costa, Assistant Professor of Marine Microbiology, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
    10. Dr. Sushanta Sapte, Assistant Professor, Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Khandola, Goa
    11. Dr. Meenal Kowshik, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, Goa

    BoS in Nursing (Faculty of Medicine)

    (Term until: 19 Jul 2025)

    Chairperson

    Mrs. S. Rajeswari, Principal, Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education, Colvale, Bardez, Goa

    Members

    1. Prof. Dr. Ana Maria Vaz e de Branganca, Professor, Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim, Goa
    2. Mrs. Smita P. Brito, Associate Professor, Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education, Colvale, Bardez, Goa
    3. Ms. Shashilata Yadav, Associate Professor, Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim, Goa
    4. Dr. Suja Karkada, Professor & Principal, CSI Lombard Memorial College of Nursing, Udupi, Karnataka
    5. Dr. Elsa Sanatombi Devi, Professor and Quality Management Representative (QMR), Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Madhav Nagar, Eshwar Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka
    6. Prof. Dr. Wilson Nicolau Fernandes, Professor and Principal, Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim, Goa
    7. Ms. Priya Jose, Staff Nurse, Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa

    BoS in Para-Clinical Medicine (Faculty of Medicine)

    (Term until: 3 Aug 2025)

    Chairperson

    Prof. R.G.W. Pinto, Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

    Members

    1. Dr. Francisco Couto, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
    2. Dr. Ian A. Pereira, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
    3. Dr. A.R. Hanumanthappa, Professor, J.J.M. Medical College, Medical College Rd, MCC B Block, Kuvempu Nagar, Davanagere, Karnataka
    4. Dr. Geeta Satish Karande, Professor & Head, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Malkapur, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra
    5. Dr. V.V. Pillay, Professor and Head, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Chief, Poison Control Centre, Head, Analytical Toxicoogy Laboratory, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Cochin, Kerala
    6. Dr. Avril Ilda Dias, Former Associate Professor, GMC, 4–F/2, Kamat Complex, Tonca, Caranzalem, Goa

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

    (Term until: 14 Jan 2027)

    Chairperson

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

    Members

    1. Dr. Pratima Shikerkar, Associate Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
    2. Dr. Yogesh B. Shinde, Assistant Professor, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Dhargal, Goa
    3. Dr. Aditya Samant, Associate Professor, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
    4. Dr. Sarita Kapgate, Associate Professor, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Dhargal, Goa
    5. Dr. Anand Katti, Professor & HoD, Government Ayurvedic College, Bengluru, Karnataka
    6. Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty, Professor & HoD, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
    7. Dr. Shreyas Joshi, MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Khed, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

    BoS in Performing Art (Theatre) (Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature)

    (Term until: 11 Jan 2027)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Rajay Pawar, Principal, Kala Academy Goa’s College of Theatre Arts, Panaji, Goa

    Members

    1. Mr. Narayan Kharade, Assistant Professor, Kala Academy Goa’s College of Theatre Arts, Panaji, Goa
    2. Ms. Antara Bhide, Assistant Professor, Kala Academy Goa’s College of Theatre Arts, Panaji, Goa
    3. Mr. Prince Jacob, Owner and Promoter, Prince Jacob Productions
    4. Mr. Abhijeet Zunjarrao, Actor and Director, K.M. Agrawal College, Kalyan, Maharashtra
    5. Mr. Shrikant Gaude, Assistant Professor, Kala Academy Goa’s College of Theatre Arts, Panaji, Goa
    6. Mr. Adarsh Bhagwant Govekar, Accounts Executive, KAGCTA, Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir, Ponda, Goa

    BoS in Pharmacy (Faculty of Pharmacy)

    (Term until: 9 Apr 2026)

    Chairperson

    Dr. Shailendra S. Gurav, Professor, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa

    Members

    1. Dr. Shilpa Bhilegaonkar, Associate Professor, PES’s Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    2. Dr. Rajashree S. Gude, Associate Professor, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa
    3. Dr. Celina Nazareth, Associate Professor, PES’s Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    4. Dr. Srinivas Mutalik, Professor & HoD - Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka
    5. Dr. Venkatrao H. Kulkarni, Professor & Principal, SET’s College of Pharmacy, S.R. Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka
    6. Dr. Sanjay Pai P.N., HOD & Professor, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa
    7. Dr. Rajesh Parab, Managing Director, South Asia Colorcon Asia Pvt. Ltd., Verna Industrial Estate, Verna, Goa

    BoS in Philosophy (Faculty of Social Sciences)

    (Term until: 28 Oct 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Koshy Tharakan, Dean, School of Sanskrit, Philosophy & Indic Studies, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. Maria Norma Menezes, Associate Professor, Government College of Commerce & Economics, Margao, Goa
    2. Dr. Walter Menezes, Assistant Professor, School of Sanskrit, Philosophy & Indic Studies, Goa University
    3. Dr. Roshida Regina Rodrigues, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
    4. Dr. Anjali Mohan Rao, Associate Professor, P.E.S’ R.S.N. College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    5. Dr. Kamaladevi Kunkolienkar, Associate Professor, P.E.S’ R.S.N. College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    6. Ms. Aletthra C. Vieira, Associate Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa
    7. Prof. N. Sreekumar, Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, IIT, P.O. Chennai
    8. Prof. Ganesha Somayaji, Professor, Department of Sociology, Goa University
    9. Prof. Sanjyot D. Pai-Vernekar, Professor, School of Sanskrit, Philosophy & Indic Studies, Goa University
    10. Henrique Antonio Dsouza, Assistant Professor, SV’s Sridora Caculo College of Commerce and Management Studies, Mapusa, Goa

    BoS in Physical Education (D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies)

    (Term until: 10 Jan 2027)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Ganesha Somayaji, Dean, D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. Ajith Gopi, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa
    2. Mr. Balachandra Jadar, Assistant Director of Sports, Goa University
    3. Dr. Ajinkya Kudtarkar, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa
    4. Dr. Vishnu Pethkar, Associate Professor, Department of Sports and Physical Education, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
    5. Prof. Anil Ramachandran, Head of Department, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Kannur University, Mangattuparamba Campus, Kannur District, Kerala
    6. Dr. Francis Lobo, Director of Physical Education, Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, Goa
    7. Dr. Savio Leitao, Director of Physical Education, DPM’s Shree Mallikarjun & Shri Chetan Manju Desai College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Canacona, Goa

    BoS in Physics (School of Physical and Applied Sciences)

    (Term until: 31 Aug 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Kaustubh R. Priolkar, Dean, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University

    Members

    1. Prof. Ramesh V. Pai, Professor of Physics, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University
    2. Dr. Rajesh Kumar Shankar Hyam, UGC - Assistant Professor of Physics, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University
    3. Dr. Miskil Naik, Assistant Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
    4. Dr. Efrem D’Sa, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Salcete, Goa
    5. Dr. Benedict Soares, Associate Professor, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Bardez, Goa
    6. Mr. Narayan Bandodkar, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
    7. Prof. Mukul Laad, Professor, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    8. Prof. Balaji Prakash, Associate Dean Sciences & Professor, Ahmedabad University, GIST Building, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujrat
    9. Dr. Cherukulappurath Sudhir, UGC – Assistant Professor of Physics, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University
    10. Dr. Preeti Bhobe, Associate Professor, School of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

    BoS in Political Science (Faculty of Social Sciences)

    (Term until: 27 Oct 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Rahul Tripathi, Professor, D. D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. Shraddha Shrikant Naik, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Goa University
    2. Shri Ravaji Vasant Gaunkar, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Goa University
    3. Dr. Seema Salgaonkar, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Goa
    4. Prof. Badruddin, Professor, P.E.S’ R.S.N. College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    5. Dr. Sarala V. Katageri, Vice Principal, CES College of Arts and Commerce, Cuncolim, Goa
    6. Dr. Aditi Rane, Assistant Professor, P.E.S’ R.S.N. College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    7. Dr. Uma Purushothaman, Assistant Professor (Senior Scale), Central University in Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye, Kerala
    8. Dr. Liyakat Ayubkhan, Professor, Department of Civics & Politics, University of Mumbai, Santacruz (E), Mumbai, Maharashtra
    9. Dr.Dattesh Parulekar, Assistant Professor, School of Internatinal and Area Studies, Goa University
    10. Dr. Seema Fernandes, Assistant Director, Goa Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development, Goa

    BoS in Portuguese (Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature)

    (Term until: 7 Sep 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Anuradha Wagle, Dean, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University

    Members

    1. Shri Delfim Correia Da Silva, UGC- Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
    2. Shri Dhruv S. Usgaonkar, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
    3. Rev. Dr. Walter de Sa, Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Panaji, Goa
    4. Dr. Edith Melo Furtado, Former Head, Department of Portuguese, Goa University
    5. Ms. Loraine Ethel Barreto Alberto, Assistant Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages & Literature, Goa University
    6. Prof. Nina Caldeira, Professor, Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University
    7. Ms. Munira U. De Souza, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa
    8. Dr. Anthony A.A. Viegas, Associate Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and Former Head, Department of Portuguese & Lusophone Studies, Goa University

    BoS in Pre-Clinical Medicine (Faculty of Medicine)

    (Term until: 9 May 2025)

    Chairperson

    Dr. Sandeep R. Sardessai, Professor & Head, Department of Physiology, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

    Members

    1. Dr. Nilam R Madhale, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
    2. Dr. Jano N. Zore, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
    3. Dr. Rajkumar S. Sood, Department of Physiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Maharashtra - 411018.
    4. Dr. Bhagyalashmi, Professor & Head, Department of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College, Centre for Basic Science, Bejal-Manglore, Karnataka - 575004
    5. Dr. Chitra Y. Dhume, Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa.
    6. Dr. Deepti Shastri, Deputy Dean, Department of Anatomy, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupanda Variyar Medical College & Hospitals, Salem, Tamil Nadu - 636308.

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

    (Term until: 17 Jan 2027)

    Chairperson

    Dr. Kalpana Sathe, Professor and HoD, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Dhargal, Goa

    Members

    1. Dr. Anura Bale, Principal, Professor and HoD, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
    2. Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty, Professor and HoD, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
    3. Dr. Mohan Joshi, Professor and HoD, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Dhargal, Goa
    4. Dr. Sunilkumar Yadav, Professor and HoD, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan
    5. Dr. Rakesh Sharma, Associate Professor, Dr. Saravepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
    6. Dr. Neelesh Korde, Professor and HoD, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
    7. Dr. Shravani Kulkarni, Associate Professor, Ayurved Seva Sangh’s Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nashik, Maharashtra

    BoS in Psychology (Faculty of Social Sciences)

    (Term until: 2 Mar 2026)

    Chairperson

    Dr. Aldina Perpetua Braganza e Gomes, Associate Professor, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Salcete, Goa

    Members

    1. Dr. Freda Cota e Pereira, Associate Professor, MES College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, Goa
    2. Dr. Mukta Karamadi, Associate Professor, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar Panaji, Goa
    3. Ms. Elvira Pereira, Assistant Professor, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa
    4. Dr. Nilesh Thakre, Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Psychology, SNDT Women's University 1, Nathibai Thackersey Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra
    5. Dr. Trishla Singh, Vice President - Decision Science, HSBC, Benguluru, Karnataka
    6. Dr. Janet D’Souza, Professor, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa
    7. Ms. Sushma Mhambre, Counsellor, Goa State AIDs Control Society, Astha Project, WHO UMC, S.S. Ambiye Govt. College of Arts & Commerce, Virnoda Pernem, Goa

    BoS in Public Administration (Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance & Public Policy)

    (Term until: 16 Jan 2025)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Rahul Tripathi, D. D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences & Behavioural Studies Goa University.

    Members

    1. Prof. Ramanjit Kaur Johal, Professor, Department of Public Administration, Punjab University, Chandigarh
    2. Dr. Kaveri Haritas, Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat, Haryana
    3. Dr. Alakananda P. Shringare, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Goa University
    4. Dr. Suresh Shanbhogue
    5. Dr. Almin Jose, Assistant Professor, School of International and Area Studies, Goa University
    6. Dr. Seema Fernandes, Assistant Director, Goa Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development, Old Goa

    BOS in Remote Sensing and GIS (Ad-Hoc) (School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences)

    (Term until: 13 Oct 2025)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Chandrashekher U. Rivonker, Dean & Senior Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Thapliyal, Scientist ENG-SG, Indian Space Research Organisation, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    2. Dr. Abhisek Chakraborty, Scientist ENG-SF, Indian Space Research Organisation, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    3. Dr. Abhisek Chakraborty, Scientist ENG-SF, Indian Space Research Organisation, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    4. Dr. K. Hanumantha Rao, Retired Scientist, National Remote Sensing Centre, Department of Space, Govt. of India, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
    5. Dr. P.D. Kunte, Retired Scientist, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa
    6. Dr. Loveson, Geological Oceanography Department (GOD), National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa
    7. Dr. Mani Murali R., Principal Scientist, Physical Oceanography Department (POD), National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa

    BoS in Sanskrit (Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature)

    (Term until: 9 May 2025)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Koshy Tharakan, Dean, School of Sanskrit, Philosophy and Indic Studies, Goa University

    Members

    1. Mr. Satish Gaude, Assistant Professor, Swami Brahmanand Mahavidyalaya Tapobhoomi, Cundaim, Ponda, Goa
    2. Mr. V. M. Harishchandra Malu Gawas, Assistant Professor, Shri Adi Yoga International Institute for Learning & Research Iswar Krupa, 2nd Floor, Chandak Cir, Tidke Colony, Nashik, Maharashtra - 422002.
    3. Dr. Ganapati Hegde, C/o Bartiya Vidya Bhavan, Dr. K.M Munsi Road, Girgaov Chopaty, Mumbai-400007
    4. Prof. Amba Kulkarni, Professor, Department of Sanskrit Studies, University of Hyderabad, CUC, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500046
    5. Prof. V. R. Muralidharani, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Sanskrit Literature, Sree Sankarcharya University of Sanskrit, Thalayattumpilli, Kalady, Kerala - 683574.
    6. Mr. Dnyaneshwar Appaji Patil, Acting Principal, Swami Brahmanand Mahavidyalaya Tapobhoomi, Cundaim, Ponda, Goa.
    7. Ms. Isha Rupesh Bhamaikar, Teacher, Kavle, Ponda, Goa.

    BoS in Skill Enhancement and Vocational Studies

    (Term until: 22 Jul 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. R.S. Gad, School of Physical & Applied Sciences, Goa University

    Members

    1. Prof. Jyoti D. Pawar, Goa Business School, Goa University
    2. Dr. Anthony A.A. Viegas, Assoc. Professor, School of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University
    3. Dr. Irene Silveira, Asstt. Professor, Department of French & Francophone Studies, Goa University
    4. Dr. Lata Gawde Velip, Asstt. Professor, Department of Microbiology, Goa University
    5. Prof. Prita D. Mallya, Professor & Principal, Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Comba, Margao, Goa
    6. Prof. Sangram Keshari Das, Professor & Head, Gomant Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
    7. Prof. Irfan S. Mirza, Professor & Principal, V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education, Manora – Raia, Salcete, Goa
    8. Prof. B.F. Rodrigues, Department of Botany, Goa University

    BoS in Social Work (Faculty of Social Sciences)

    (Term until: 29 Mar 2024)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Ganesha Somayaji, Dean, D. D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences & Behavioural Studies, Goa University.

    Members

    1. Dr. Pankaj Shankar Kumbhar, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa
    2. Ms. Pratibha Prabhakar Majik, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa
    3. Dr. Helen Joseph, Retired Professor, College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai. Founder Member-AROEHAN, Chairperson-YUVA Urban Initiatives
    4. Dr. Vijay Mane, Associate Professor, Yashwantrao Chavan School of Social Work, Post Jakatwadi, Satara, Maharashtra
    5. Ms. Dias Alisha Gracy Fatima, H. No. 698, Passagem Assolna, Salcete, Goa
    6. Mr. Yasin Kalagar, Programme Manager, Child Protection Unit, Old Education Building, Directorate of Women & Child Welfare, Panaji, Goa

    BoS in Sociology (Faculty of Social Sciences)

    (Term until: 4 Oct 2024)

    Chairperson

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

    Members

    1. Dr. Arvind N. Haldankar, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Goa University
    2. Dr. Joanna P. Coelho, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Goa University
    3. Dr. Fr. Fredrick Romano Urban Rodrigues, Vice Principal/Assistant Professor, Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, Goa
    4. Dr. Sonal Thakker, Associate Professor, MES College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, Goa
    5. Ms. Socorina Fernandes, Assistant Professor, C.E.S. College of Arts & Commerce, Cuncolim, Goa
    6. Dr. R.B. Patil, Professor, MES College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, Goa
    7. Prof. Vinay Rajat, Professor and Head, Department of Studies in Sociology, Manglore University, Mangalore
    8. Dr. Aparna Prasad Lolayekar, Associate Professor of Women’s Studies, Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance & Public Policy, Goa University
    9. Dr. Priyanka Velip, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
    10. Dr. Ramesh S. Mangalekar, Associate Professor, Government First Grade College for Women, Belgaum

    BoS in Special Education (Faculty of Education)

    (Term until: 20 Dec 2023)

    Chairperson

    Dr. Anna Neena George, Associate Professor, GVM’s Dr. Dada Vaidya College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa

    Members

    1. Dr. Gargi P. Sinha, Assistant Professor in Special Education, Sanjay Centre for Special Education Goa, Pundalik Nagar, Porvorim, Bardez, Goa
    2. Ms. Giselle M. Lobo, Assistant Professor in Special Education, Sanjay Centre for Special Education Goa, Pundalik Nagar, Porvorim, Bardez, Goa
    3. Dr. Nandita DeSouza, Director/ Development & Behavioural Paediatrician, Sethu Centre for Child Development & Family Guidance, H.No. 640/2, Bhutkiwaddo, V.P. Porvorim ,Aradi, Socorro, Goa
    4. Sr. Monica Coelho, Assistant Teacher, St. Xaviers Academy (Special School), Old Goa, Goa
    5. Ms. Melissa Anastasia Lobo-Fernandez, Special Educator, Fr. Agnel Central School, Pilar, Goa

    BoS in Surgery & Allied Subjects (Faculty of Medicine)

    (Term until: 11 Aug 2025)

    Chairperson

    Dr. Jude Rodrigues, Professor and Head, Department of General Surgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

    Members

    1. Dr. Muriel Cardoso, Professor and Head, Department of OBG, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
    2. Dr. Carnegie De Sa, Professor and Head, Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
    3. Dr. Ajay Naik, Professor and Head, Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College, Mumbai Pune Bypass Road, Narhe, Maharashtra
    4. Dr. Stanley Mathew, Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Tiger Cirle Road, Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka
    5. Prof. Dr. Shivanand M. Bandekar, Professor and Head, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
    6. Dr. Vasco D'Silva, Ex Head, Department of General Surgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

    Board of Studies in Value Education (Ad-Hoc)

    (Term until: 29 August 2025)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Rajendra S. Gad, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University.

    Members

    1. Prof. Koshy Tharakan, School of Sanskrit, Philosophy and Indic Studies, Goa University.
    2. Prof. K. B. Subhash, Goa Business School, Goa University.
    3. Dr. Bidhan Shinkre, Associate Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University.
    4. Dr. Sudhir Cherukulappurath, UGC – Assistant Professor, School of Physical and Applied Sciences, Goa University.
    5. Dr. Chanda V. Berde, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Goa University.
    6. Shri Irfan Mirza, Director, V.M. Salgaonkar Institute of International Hospitality Education Raia, Salcete Goa.
    7. Prof. Neena S. Pai Panandikar, Principal, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa.
    8. Prof. Vikas Pissurlekar, Principal, P.E.S's R.S.N College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa.

    BoS in Wellness Counselling (Faculty of Social Sciences)

    (Term until: 31 Aug 2024)

    Chairperson

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

    Members

    1. Dr. Brian Pacheco, Assistant Professor, Nirmala Institute of Education, Panaji, Altinho, Goa
    2. Ms. Anette Joseph, Assistant Professor, Nirmala Institute of Education, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
    3. Dr. Janet Fernandes e de Souza, Professor, Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa
    4. Dr. V.R. Shinde, Professor & Head, Department of Psychology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra
    5. Ms. Parthana Kolhapurkar, Counsellor, Goa Education Development Corporation, SCERT Building, Alto Porvorim, Goa

    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

    BoS in Women's Studies (Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance & Public Policy)

    (Term until: 29 Aug 2024)

    Chairperson

    Dr. Aparna Lolayekar, Associate Professor, Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance & Public Policy, Goa University

    Members

    1. Ms. Sulochana Pednekar, Assistant Professor, Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance & Public Policy, Goa University
    2. Prof. N. Manimekalai, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Director & Head, Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
    3. Dr. Priyanaka Velip, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
    4. Dr. Mozinha Fernandes, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Goa University
    5. Dr. Alakananda P. Shringare, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Goa University
    6. Dr. Aida Dourado, Teacher Grade 1, St. Andrew’s Higher Secondary College, Vaddem, Vasco da Gama, Goa

    BoS in Zoology (Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment)

    (Term until: 22 Sep 2025)

    Chairperson

    Prof. Savita Kerkar, Dean, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University

    Members

    1. Dr. Nitin S. Sawant, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
    2. Dr. Shanti N. Dessai, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
    3. Dr. Vaibhav Chindarkar, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, Goa
    4. Dr. Manoj R. Borkar, Associate Professor & Head of Department, Carmel College of Arts Science & Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Salcete, Goa
    5. Mr. G.P.P. Khanolkar, Associate Professor, PES’s RSN College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa
    6. Ms. Rita Sharma, Associate Professor, Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa
    7. Dr. Pulikeshi M. Biradar, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka
    8. Prof Sandeep Garg, Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University
    9. Mrs. Suchana Amonkar, Associate Professor & Head of Department, Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
    10. Dr. Vikrant Berde, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, New Education Society’s Arts, Commerce & Science College, Lanja, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra


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