CV OF TEACHER

General Information

a) Name : Dr. Neelam Pari Malkani

b) Address (Residential) : H-21/A, Kalkaji, New Delhi-110019

c) Designation : Associate Professor

d) Department : Botany e) Date of Birth : October 21, 1952

f) Area of Specialization : Ecology and Systematics

Academic Qualifications

Honours and Awards received:

Honours and Awards received:

Received “Distinguished Teacher Award” of the University of Delhi from former President

of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during Teacher’s Day celebration on September 7, 2009.

Exam Passed Board/University Subjects Year Division/Grade Merit etc.

High School

Higher Secondary /Pre-Degree

Central Board of Secondary Education

English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

1969 First; distinction in Maths and Physics

Bachelor’s Degree(s) (Hons.)

University of Delhi, Delhi

Botany (Main); Zoology, Chemistry (Subs.), English (Qualifying)

1972 First

Master’s Degree(s) University of Delhi, Delhi

Botany 1974 First

Research Degree (s) Ph.D.

University of Delhi, Delhi

Botany 1980

Other Diploma / Certificates etc.

Was recipient of All India Science Talent Scholarship and Merit Certificate awarded by

NCERT in 1969 and availed of the scholarship for B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. and Ph.D. till being

appointed as Lecturer in Daulat Ram College.

Research Experience & Training Research Projects carried out

Title of the Project

Name of the funding Agency

Duration Remarks

None

Publications (Starting from Latest)

Name of Journal Authors ISBN/ISSN No. Vol. No. Page No. Year

Projects: None

Topic Funding Authority Budget Whether Continuing or Completed (Year)

Patents/Copyrights: None

Topic Patent holders Year of Award

Seminars, Conferences, Symposia Workshops etc.organised

Name of the

Seminar/Conference/Symposia

Workshop, etc

Name of the

Sponsoring Agency

No. of

days

/weeks

Place and Date

Research Stage Title of work/Theses University where the work was carried out

M.Phil. or equivalent Not Applicable (This course was not available for Botany in Delhi University in 1974)

Ph.D. Ecological Studies on the weed Chenopodium album L.

Department of Botany, University of Delhi

Post - Doctoral Nil Publications (give a list separately)

List attached

Research Guidance (give names of students guided successfully)

Nil

Training (please specify)

Member organizing

committee of Workshop in

the area of Cell Biology

Techniques

Co- ordinator, Workshop

for Teachers of Biology

Laboratory Course

(Course Code:BY106) of

revised B.Sc. Programme I

Yr.

Secretary of the organizing

committee of National

Seminar on ‘Solid Waste

Management’

Campaign on ‘Water

Conservation’

Secretary of the organizing

committee of National

Seminar on ‘Water- The

Elixir of Life’

Secretary of the organizing

committee of Symposium

on ‘Water and Sustainable

Development’

Secretary of the organizing

committee of Symposium

on ‘Clean Green Earth’

Star College Project of

The Department of

Biotechnology,

Government of India,

awarded to Daulat Ram

College, Delhi

University

Daulat Ram College and

Institute of Lifelong

Learning, University of

Delhi

Department of Botany,

Daulat Ram College,

University of Delhi

Daulat Ram College

Botanical Society and

Eco-Club

Ministry of Environment

and Forests, Govt. Of

India (under NEAC)

and Daulat Ram College

Ministry of Environment

and Forests, Govt. Of

India (under NEAC)

and Daulat Ram College

Ministry of Environment

and Forests, Govt. Of

India (under NEAC)

and Daulat Ram College

Ministry of Environment

and Forests, Govt. Of

India (under NEAC)

and Daulat Ram College

Three days

Three days

Two days

Two days

Two days

Two days

Two days

Daulat Ram College,

Delhi University.

October 12-14, 2011

Daulat Ram College,

Delhi University.

Sept.2-4, 2008.

Daulat Ram College,

Delhi University.

Feb. 9 and10, 2005.

Daulat Ram College,

Delhi University.

January 28 and 29,

2004.

Daulat Ram College,

Delhi University.

Dec.11and12, 2002

Daulat Ram College,

Delhi University.

Dec. 3 and 4, 2001.

Daulat Ram College,

Delhi University.

Feb. 5 and6, 2001 and

4, 2001

Seminars, Conferences, Symposia Workshops etc.attended

Name of the Seminar/Conference/Symposia Workshop, etc

Name of the Sponsoring Agency

Place and Date

International Conference on

Public Health: Issues,

Challenges, Opportunities,

Prevention, Awareness

(Public Health: 2016)

National Symposium on

‘Climate change: Impacts,

Adaptation, Mitigation

Scenario and Challenges in

Indian Perspective’.

Workshop on “Recent Trends in Green Chemistry”

Workshop in the area of Cell Biology Techniques

Workshop entitled “Fundamentals of Bioinformatics”

Workshop for life science faculty entitled “Phylogenetics: Principles and Practice”,

Workshop in the area of Molecular Biology Techniques

Perspectives in Modern Biological Teaching and

Daulat Ram College and

Krishi Sanskriti, New

Delhi Krishi Sanskriti, New Delhi

Department of Botany,

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

College, University of

Delhi, Delhi

Star College Project of The

Department of

Biotechnology, Government of India, awarded to Daulat

Ram College, Delhi University

Star College Project of The

Department of

Biotechnology, Government of India, awarded to Daulat Ram College, Delhi

University Department of Botany, Ramjas College, University of Delhi DBT Star College Scheme, Department of Botany, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College and Institute of of Lifelong Learning, University of Delhi Department of Biochemistry, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi (under the Star College Project of The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India), Institute of Lifelong Learning, Centre for Science

Daulat Ram College, University

of Delhi, Delhi.

15th and 16th January, 2016 Conference Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi

March 2 and 3, 2015. Department of Chemistry, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi January 11-13, 2012. Department of Botany, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi October 12-14, 2011

The Institute of Lifelong Learning, University of Delhi. September 26-30, 2011

The Institute of Lifelong Learning, University of Delhi Academic Research Centre, University of Delhi. August 27 and28, 2011 Department of Biochemistry, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi August 30- September 2, 2011. Academic Research Centre, The Institute of Lifelong Learning

Research”’

Lecture Workshop entitled “Brainwave: Inspiring Young Minds”

“Biotikos”, a workshop on “Impact of Biotechnology on Man and Environment”,

3-day “National Conference on Ecology and Environment Management: Indian Scenario

National Workshop on ‘Renewable Energy and Environment’

National Symposium on ‘Frontiers and Avenues in Plant Sciences’

Workshop on ‘Fascinating World of e-Resources for teaching Biology to Undergraduate students’

ICT Workshop for capacity Building of Delhi University Faculty

“3rd Asian-Link Workshop on Marine Natural Products and Medicinal Plants”

International Workshop on “Molecular Systematics of Flowering Plants”

Workshop on “Development of online quizzes in Life Sciences”

CII-NKC Outreach Programme

National Conference on

Education and Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi Three science academies and SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi TERI University Biotechnology Society Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi Department of Chemistry, Ramjas College, University of Delhi Department of Botany, Shivaji College, University of Delhi Pearson Publishers ILLL University of Delhi TERI, India Habitat Centre, Delhi Department of Botany, University of Delh Institute of lifelong learning, University of Delhi, University of Delhi, CII and National Knowledge Commission, Government of India Delhi University Botanical

University of Delhi. May 9 and10, 2011 Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi. March 17and18, 2011. TERI University, Delhi March 10, 2011 Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi (South Campus), New Delhi. February24-26, 2011. University of Delhi January 28 and 29, 2011. Shivaji College, University of Delhi. Jan.20 and 21, 2011. Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi. March 8, 2010 University of Delhi. January 18 - 21 2010. TERI, Delhi. November23-25, 2009. Delhi October 5-10, 2009 Delhi. April 8 and 9, 2009. Hotel Taj Palace, Delhi. March 19, 2009 Delhi

‘Wetlands, Science and Society-An Assessment of Their Integration’

Seminar on ‘Capacity Building in Science Education’

National Conference on Biodiversity Related International Conventions: “Role of Indian Scientific Community”

International Conference on Applied Phycology on “Algae in Biotechnology and Environment”

Workshop entitled ‘BioResource BioTech 2006’ on “Bio resources and Biotechnology in sustainable Development”

International Symposium on ‘Biology and management of World’s Worst Invasive Species’

Third International Conference on Plants and Environmental Pollution (Satellite Session) on “Herbal Drugs and Environmental Pollution”

National Seminar on ‘Genetically Modified Organisms-Biosafety Aspects’

International Conference on’Environment and Development: Challenges and Opportunities’

National Seminar on ‘Solid Waste Management’

3-week workshop on ‘Environment and Quality of

Society Department of Botany, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi Delhi University Botanical Society University of Delhi Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems (CEMDE), University of Delhi Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems, School of environmental studies, University of Delhi Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Jamia Hamdard The Delhi University Botanical Society Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi Department of Botany, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi Centre for Canadian Studies, South Campus, University of

Dec.11-13, 2007 Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi February 28, 2007. INSA, Delhi. Mar.8-10, 2006. Delhi . Feb. 14 and 15, 2006. Delhi, from Jan.23-Feb.6, 2006. Delhi December 10-14, 2006 New Delhi . Dec.4, 2005 Delhi March 10 and11, 2005 Delhi March 4-6, 2005. Daulat Ram College Feb. 9 and10, 2005 South Campus, University of Delhi April 1-21, 2003.

Life:Canada and India’

Eco-Club Teacher’s Training Programme

National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) Seminar on ‘Water Resources- Current Status’

Seminar on ‘Environment and Public Health’

Seminar on ‘Delhi’s Environment- Issues, Concerns, and Measures’

Rural Appraisal (PRA) Programme and Workshop as part of the DBT project ‘Rural Urban Women Networks for Biotechnology adoption and Diffusion’

Workshop on ‘Domestic Roof Water Harvesting (DRWH

Golden Jubilee Symposium of the Delhi University Botanical society on ‘Biotechnological Innovations in Conservation and Analysis of Plant Diversity’

Symposium on ‘The Genome Planet’

Orientation Course on IREP and Renewable Energy technologies for University and College Teachers

Delhi Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi and Ramjas College, University of Delhi Ministry of Environment and forests, Government of India and organized by Nature Club and Genesis- the Biology Society of Ramjas College Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi from Feb.21-23, 2002. National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) held at Ramjas College DBT and IIT, Dellhi European Union and Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission Delhi University Botanical society Department of Biochemistry, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi Mahatama Gandhi Institute of Integrated Rural Energy Planning and Development, Bakoli, Alipur Delhi

Delhi Feb.21, 2003. Ramjas College, Delhi Feb.15, 2003 Delhi Feb.21-23, 2002 Ramjas College, Delhi Feb.15, 2002. Delhi . Aug.24 and 25, 2001 IIT, Delhi ‘ April 18, 2001. Delhi Feb.7-9, 2001 Daulat Ram College, Delhi November16 and 17, 2000. Delhi August 7-9, 2000.

Teaching Experience

Courses Taught Name of the University/College /Institution

Duration

U.G. (B.A. / B.Sc., etc. Pass) (B.A. / B.Sc., etc. Hons.)

1. B.Sc.(Gen.) – Kalindi College, Univ. of Delhi 2. B.Sc.(Hons.) Botany – Daulat Ram College, Univ. of Delhi 3. B.Sc. (Life Sci.), erstwhile B.Sc.Gen.

2months and 7 days (July 24, 1974- Sept.30 1974) January 9, 1976 and continuing to date

January 9, 1976 to 2011

P.G. (M.A./M.Sc., etc.) None

M.Phil. None

Any Other None

Total Teaching Experience : 41yrs and 2 months

a) Under-graduate (Pass)

:___35yrs._______________________________________________

b) Under-graduate (Hons)

:___41yrs________________________________________________

c) Post Graduate :

_Nil____________________________________________________________

Innovation/Contributions in Teaching

a) Design of Curriculum

Was nominated member of Core committee constituted by Head, Department of Botany

to formulate course structure of erstwhile B.Sc. Four Year Undergraduate Programme in

Botany (2013).

Participated in the workshop entitled ‘Development of online quizzes in Life Sciences’at

the ‘Institute of Lifelong Learning, University of Delhi on April 8, 9, 2009, and

subsequently contributed to development of the same as a resource person as well as

reviewer.

Participated in the nine-day workshop on ‘The New Botany Syllabus- Challenges Ahead’

organized by the Centre for Science Education and Communication (CSEC) from 29th

March to 8th April, 2004. Was nominated Convener of sub-committee constituted for

restructuring of Ecology course of B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Sc. (Life Sc.).

Was convener of sub-committee constituted by Head, Department of Botany, University

of Delhi for restructuring of Ecology course of B.Sc. (Hons.) 2001.

Was convener of sub-committee constituted for restructuring of Ecology course of B.Sc.

(Hons.) as part of workshop organized by Centre for Science Education and

Communication on restructuring of Botany Syllabus at under-graduate level for Honours

course held at Kirori Mal College, Univ. of Delhi from Dec. 20-22, 1994. Was member of

committee constituted by erstwhile ‘Botany Teachers Association’ of Delhi University to

restructure syllabus of Ecology and Taxonomy course of B.Sc. (Gen.) Gr.B in 1980.

b) Teaching Methods

1. Teaching methods: Was the first to use Power Point Presentations for routine Class

Room teaching in Department of Botany, Daulat Ram college. Presently regularly

teaching through PPTs in addition to standard lectures and use of charts, models, etc.

2. Field work: Actively engaged in study of biodiversity and ecological studies in and

around Delhi, Mussoorie, Nainital, Dalhousie, Shimla. Participated in student excursions

to these places. Leader of student excursions to Dalhousie (1995, 2004), Nainital (2001,

2003, 2007), Mussoorie (2009).

3. Organized and/or participated in

Tree Plantation Programme of Kamla Nehru Ridge organized by Centre for Management

of Degraded Ecosystems and Yamuna Biodiversity Park for colleges of Delhi University on

October 1, 2014.

Visits to various institutes and organizations engaged in research in syllabus related

aspects. These include Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Integrated Rural Energy Planning and

Development, Bakoli, Alipur, India Institute of Technology, Delhi, Yamuna Biodiversity

Park, TERI-The Energy Research Institute, Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Solar Energy

Research Centre, Gwalpahri, Sulabh International, National Bureau of Plant Genetic

Resources, Division of Genetics, Division of Microbiology, IARI , Delhi, IARI, etc.

Guided students in preparation of field and project reports based on their above trips as

well as collecting and collating reported data in part fulfillment of their syllabus.

c) Laboratory experiments

d) Evaluation Methods

e) Preparation of resource material Including books, reading materials, Laboratory manuals etc.

Compiled a brochure on ‘Our Environment’ for creating and/or increasing awareness of

environment related issues among freshers admitted to Daulat Ram College in 2009-2010.

Compiled, edited and contributed to the Workshop Manual for Teachers of Biology

Laboratory Course (Course Code:BY106) of revised B.Sc. Programme I Yr. jointly organized

by Departments of Botany, Zoology and Biochemistry, Daulat Ram College and Institute of

Lifelong Learning, University of Delhi from Sept.2-4, 2008, being used extensively by

teachers and students.

Contributed to the printed brochure entitled ‘Solid Waste management’(Ed. Kanan Nanda)

released and distributed during National Seminar on ‘Solid Waste Management’ organizes

by Department of Botany under the auspices of Eco-club, Botanical Society and Science

association of Daulat Ram College on Feb.9 and 10, 2005.

Co- editor of the printed brochure ‘Water Conservation’ (Ed. Kanan Nanda) released and

distributed during the 2-day campaign on the topic organized under the joint auspicies of

the Daulat Ram College Botanical Society and Eco-Club from January 28-29, 2004.

Co- editor of the printed brochure ‘Water- The Elixir of Life’ under the National Environment

Campaign (NEAC) organized by Department of Botany, Daulat Ram College, University of

Delhi from Dec.11-12, 2002.

Malkani, Neelam. 2002. Hydroelectric Power. In Nanda, Kanan (Ed.) ‘Water- The Elixir of Life’

(page 4), brochure printed and released during the National Environment Campaign (NEAC)

organized by Department of Botany, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi from Dec.11-

12, 2002.

Malkani, Neelam. 2001. Dams and Hydropower. . In Nanda, Kanan (Ed.) ‘Water and

sustainable development’ (pp.7-8), brochure printed and released during the symposium on

‘Water and Sustainable Development’ under the National Environment Campaign (NEAC)

organized by Department of Botany, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi from Dec. 3-4,

2001.

Malkani, Neelam. 2001. Fulfilling energy requirements. In ‘Our Environment and We’ (pp. 6-

7), brochure of symposium entitled ‘Clean Green Earth’ under the National Environment

Campaign (NEAC) organized by Department of Botany, Daulat Ram College, University of

Delhi from Feb. 5-6, 2001.

f) Remedial Teaching / Student Counselling (academic)

g) Any Other

Extension Work/Community Service

a) Please give a short account of your contribution to:

(i) Community Work Such as values of National Integration, secularism, democracy, socialism, humanism, peace, scientific temper, flood or drought relief, small family norms etc.

(ii) National Literacy Mission

b) Position held/Leadership role played in organization linked with Extension Work and National Service Scheme (NSS), or NCC or any other similar activity

Participation in Corporate Life: Please give a short account of your contribution to :

a) College/University/Institution:

Administrative assignments:

Teacher representative (more than 10 yrs. Category), of Daulat Ram College

Governing Body, Sept.1, 2015 - Aug.31, 2016

Deputy Coordinator of AECC and SEC evaluation in DRC for Semester I and III Nov -

Dec. 2016

Deputy Superintendent for Semester Theory Examinations of all courses in Daulat

Ram College Nov.-Dec. 2013.

Convener :

Garden Committee in

1985-1986

2007-2008

2008-2009

2015-2016

Purchase committee in 1986-1987

Prize committee in 2010-2011

Eco-Club in

1989-1990

2009-2010

Teacher-in-charge, Department of Botany during

1980-1981

1986-1987

1992-1993

1997-1998

2005-2006

2010-2011

Superintendent for Annual Botany Practical examinations in 1981, 1987, 1993,

1998, 2006, 2011 and semester examination in Nov, 2010 and April 2011.

Staff Advisor, Daulat Ram College Botanical Society in

1982-1983

1987-1988

1995-1996

2006-2007

2015-2016

Member of executive committee of Daulat Ram College Teachers Association

(Science Teacher’s Representative) in 2009-2010.

Staff Advisor, Daulat Ram College Science Association in 1994-1995

b) Co-curricular Activities: Guided students in co-curricular activities such as Botanical Quiz, Rangoli, Guessing

game, Collage making, Flower arrangement, Memory game, Sketching, Plant

identification (Know Thy Flora), Debate, Paper presentation, Slogan writing, Poster

making, Best of Waste, etc. at Inter-college and Intra-college level. Our students

have repeatedly brought laurels to our college

As member of Garden Committee, participated in Flower Show of University of

Delhi from 1977-1988 and brought laurels to the college by winning prizes in flower

arrangements, rangoli, etc.

Under the auspicies of the Eco-Club, organized an exhibition related to

environment in 1990.

c) Enrichment of Campus Life

(Hostels, sports, games, cultural activities)

d) Students Welfare and Discipline: Member of discipline committee during

1979-1980

1985-1986

1991-1992

1996-1997

2006-2007

2011-2012

e) Member/Participation in Bodies/Committees on Education and National Development: 1. University assignments:

Member Faculty of Science, Jan 2015 and continuing

Member of Committee of Courses for

B.Sc. (Hons.) in 1998-2000.

B.Sc.(Gen.) in 1991-1993.

Member of Board of Moderators for Question Papers of B.Sc.(Hons.) Botany for

examinations to be held in 2009-2010.

f) Professional Organization of Teacher. Membership of Professional Bodies, Societies etc.

Life member of Delhi University Botanical Society, Delhi Editorship of Journals: None

Any other information (Signature of the Teacher)

Publications:

Malkani, Neelam Pari. 2016. Habitat Response and Successful Survival of the

Common Weed Chenopodium album L. Phytomorphology 66 (1 & 2): 21-33. ISSN:

0031-9449

Malkani, Neelam Pari. 2012. Plants of Delhi: Scientific Names and Their Meaning. In

Gupta, Rajni,(Ed.).2012. Taxonomy - Past, Present and Future. TERI, Delhi. Pp 61-

89. ISSN:00319949.

Malkani, Neelam Pari. 2006. “The Changing Face of Delhi” (Chapter 12) pp: 239-253

in Prithipal Singh (ed.)”Perspectives in Plant Ecology and Environmental Biology”

(Kirorimal College Golden Jubilee Commemorative Volume). Scientific Publishers,

Jodhpur. Pp.:239-253. ISBN:817233415X.:

Dakshini, K.M.M. and Neelam Pari Dadlani. 1978. Unusual diversity in

microsporogenesis in Vernonia cinerea (Linn.) Less. Bot. Mag. (Tokyo).

ISSN:0006808X

Dakshini, K.M.M. and Neelam Pari Dadlani. 1976. Variation in Vernonia cinerea

(Linn.) Less. Phytomorphology 26(4):415-421. ISSN:00319449.

Research paper presented at

International Conference:

Malkani, Neelam Pari, 2006. Habitat Response and Successful Survival of the

Common Weed Chenopodium album L. Poster presentation and published In

Abstracts of International Symposium on ‘Biology and management of World’s

Worst Invasive Species’ organized by Centre for Environmental Management of

Degraded Ecosystems, School of environmental studies, University of Delhi from

December 10-14, 2006.

National Conferences:

Malkani, Neelam Pari and Meenakshi Sharma. 2015. Role of Biofuel and Traditional

Ecological Knowledge in Meeting Energy Requirement and Controlling Climate

Change. Poster presentation and published In Abstracts of National Symposium on

‘Climate change: Impacts, Adaptation, Mitigation Scenario and Challenges in Indian

Perspective’ organized by Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College,

University of Delhi, Delhi on March 2 and 3, 2015. Poster was awarded third prize.

Award:

Malkani, Neelam Pari and Meenakshi Sharma (2015). IIIrd

Best Poster Presented on

“Role of Biofuel and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Meeting Energy Needs

and Controlling Climate Change” in National conference on “Climate Change:

Impacts, Adaptation, Mitigation Scenario and Future Challenges In Indian

Perspective” Organized by Department of Botany, Deen Dyal Upadhaya College,

University of Delhi. February 20-21, 2015.