MAFATLAL GAGALBHAI SCIENCE INSTITUTE

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Affiliated to Gujrat University

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Nurturing Scientific Inquiry and Research Excellence

M.G. Science Institute, a premier institution affiliated with Gujarat University and accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC, has a long-standing tradition of fostering academic excellence and cutting-edge research. As a recognized centre for doctoral studies, the Institute offers Ph.D. programmes in the following disciplines:

  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Microbiology
  • Statistics

Our Ph.D. programmes are designed to cultivate a spirit of inquiry, critical thinking, and innovation among research scholars. With state-of-the-art laboratories, well-equipped libraries, and a legacy of impactful research, the Institute provides an intellectually stimulating environment for scholars to pursue advanced studies.

Why Pursue a Ph.D. at M.G. Science Institute?

  • Academic Legacy: Established in 1946, the Institute has contributed significantly to science education and research in India.
  • Research Infrastructure: Advanced instrumentation facilities, departmental research labs, and access to digital research databases.
  • Collaborative Environment: Opportunities for collaboration with national and international research institutions.
  • Scholar Support: Guidance on research funding, publications, patents, and participation in conferences and seminars.

Eligibility and Admission

Ph.D. admissions are conducted as per the guidelines of Gujarat University. Prospective candidates must qualify through the university’s entrance examination and interview process. Details regarding eligibility, application procedure, and important dates can be accessed through the Gujarat University website or by contacting the Institute’s research coordinator.

Recognized Ph.D. Guides

The Institute boasts a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members who are recognized Ph.D. guides by Gujarat University. These mentors are committed to providing rigorous academic supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development opportunities to research scholars.

  1. Dr. Jwalant J. Vora
    • Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry; Officiating Principal
    • Ph.D. Awarded: 1997
    • Recognized Ph.D. Guide Since: 2014 (Gujarat University)
    • Specialization: Inorganic Chemistry
    • Email: jwalantvora@gmail.commgscience.ac.in
    • Research Interests : Dr. Vora’s research focuses on:
      • Synthesis and characterization of complexometric compounds
      • Pharmaceuticals, particularly heterocyclic compounds​.
    • 🎓 Ph.D. Supervision : As a recognized Ph.D. guide since 2014, Dr. Vora has been supervising doctoral research in the field of Inorganic Chemistry. Under his guidance two students have completed the degree and one is pursuing it.
  2. Dr. Rina D. Shah
    • Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
    • Specialization: Green Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Phase Transfer Catalysis
    • Research Contributions: Authored publications in synthetic organic chemistry.
    • Under her guidance two students have completed the degree and one is pursuing it.
  3. Dr. Bharat B. Baldaniya
    • Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
    • Professional Role: Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Scientific Research in Chemistry
    • Under his guidance three students have completed the degree.
  4. Dr. Jatin Parikh
    • Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
    • Under his guidance one student is pursuing the degree.
  5. Dr. M.V. Parsania
    • Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
  1. Dr. Paras M. Solanki
    • Designation: Associate Professor & Head, Department of Geology
    • Ph.D. Awarded: 2011
    • Recognized Ph.D. Guide Since: 2013 (Gujarat University)
    • Specialization: Ichnology, Sedimentology
    • ORCID ID: 0000-0001-6906-131X, SCOPUS ID: 57196221164 
    • 🧪 Research Interests : Dr. Solanki’s research focuses on:
      • Ichnology and sedimentological studies of the Mesozoic formations in Kachchh, Western India
      • Application of remote sensing and GIS in geological mapping
      • Structural and compositional analysis of lunar mare basins using hyperspectral and SAR data
    • 🎓 Ph.D. Supervision : Dr. Solanki has successfully supervised five Ph.D. scholars and nine are currently pursuing.
  2. Dr. Heman V. Majethiya
    • Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Geology
    • Ph.D. Awarded: 2013
    • Recognized Ph.D. Guide Since: 2017 (Gujarat University)
    • Specialization: Geomorphology
    • ORCID ID: 0000-0001-7412-0775
    • Notable Supervision: Successfully guided one candidate and two are pursuing.
  1. Dr. Noopur R. Goyal
    • Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology
    • Recognized Ph.D. Guide: Gujarat University since 2019. Two students are pursuing their PhD
  2. Dr. Payal Patel
    • Designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology
    • Recognized Ph.D. Guide: Gujarat University since 2019. Two students are pursuing their PhD
  1. Dr. Manish Thaker
    • Designation: Associate Professor & Head, Department of Statistics
    • Ph.D. Guide: Recognized Ph.D. guide at Gujarat University.
    • Research Contributions: Authored 7 publications with 74 citations.
    • Under his guidance two students have completed the degree and one is pursuing it.
Our institute runs PhD program in Botany, Geology, Microbiology, and Organic Chemistry. Enrolment of students to this Program is done as per the nomes of Gujarat University. The institute has all necessary facilities and infrastructure to carryout research work.

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