NAME SONALI RAY
EMAIL sonyyrr@gmail.com
DESIGNATION DEPARTMENT
Assistant Professor Botany
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE
  • Ph.D. in Botany (Science) from University of Calcutta.
  • Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in Life Sciences (2006).
  • Qualified GATE in Life Sciences (2007) with AIR 610.
  • B.Ed (2006), University of Calcutta.
  • M.Sc in Botany with specialization in Cell Biology, molecular genetics and plant tissue culture (2004), University of Calcutta.
  • B.Sc in Botany (Hons.) (2002), University of Calcutta.
  • Achievements: 

      Received Merit Scholarship under National Scholarship Scheme, Govt of India for B.Sc Hons. (2002-2003).
12 YEARS+
SPECIALIZATION

"Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Plant Tissue Culture" [Specilization in M.Sc]

PUBLICATIONS

 PUBLICATIONS 

  • Book chapter: Sayantika Roy, Swadhin Murmu, Swagata Mondal and Sonali Ray, 2021. A synoptic review on the pharmacological properties of  Ocimum sanctum L., in the book entitled “Therapeutics: Key to wellbeing”, Ed: Ray Chaudhuri et al., Published by: Lincoln Research and Publications Limited, Australia in collaboration with Lincoln University College, Malaysia. Pp. 28-328-34.  doi:10.31674/book.2021.tkwb
  • Book chapter: Aratrika Singha Roy, Priyanka Biswas, Upasana Banerjee and Sonali Ray, 2021. Explosive pollination mechanism in Hyptis sp. (Lamiaceae), in the book entitled “Sustainable Development: A Way Forward”, Ed: Gupta et al., Published by: Lincoln Research and Publications Limited, Australia in collaboration with Lincoln University College, Malaysia. Pp. 26-28.  doi:10.31674/book.2021.sdwf
  •  Ray and Paria. 2018. Seed and seedling morphology of two near threatened Indian species: Cryptomeria japonica and Cupressus  cashmeriana (Cupressaceae sensu lato). Annals of Plant Sciences. 7(4): 2179-2186.
  • Ray and Paria. 2016. Seedling morphological investigation of four Indian taxa of Pinaceae. Journal of the Botanical Society of Bengal. 70 (2): 145 -151. 
SEMINAR & SYMPOSIA

ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATION:

  • Poster Presentation in   two days national conference on “Science & Technology: Rural Development” organised by ISCA, Kolkata and Surendranath College, Kolkata (20.1.20 - 21.1.20).
  • Presentation on “Seedling morphology of three gymnosperms with reference to taxonomy” in International Conference entitled "The Green  Planet: Past. Present. Future." organized by CAS VII, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, in collaboration with Probir Chatterjee Research Foundation and Botanical Survey of India, held on December 21-23, 2016. (Poster Presentation)
  • Presentation on “Seedling morphology of five members of Indian Gymnosperms: A systematic approach” in National Symposium “Plant Diversity: Structure, Function, Utilization and Conservation” organized by Botanical Society of Bengal, in collaboration with The Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, held on December 4 - 6, 2014. (Oral Presentation)

ATTENDING SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:

10-11 June’20

Super Cyclone Amphan and the Delta

Vijoygarh Jyotish Ray College

11-13th June’20

International webinar Series on “Role of Biotechnology in Covid-19 Pandemic”

Brahmananda Keshab Chandra College

13 June’20

Covid-19: Science and Reality

ND College

15June’20

Herbal Resources and their role in boosting immunity against Covid-19

School of Studies in Botany and S.K.Jain Institute of Ethnobiology

20 June’20

International Online Faculty Enrichment Programme on “Tips and Tricks for Publishing in International Scientific Journals”

Surendranath College [DBT-Star College Strengthening Scheme]

24 June’20

International Webinar on Prevention and Control of Vector-borne Diseases amidst Covid-19

Surendranath College

25-26th June’20

Current trends in basic sciences and career oppurtunities

Balurghat Mahila Mahavidyalaya 

27 June’20

Vedantic approach to Stress Management

Surendranath College [DBT-Star College Strengthening Scheme]

30 June’20

Recent Advances in Biology

Lady Brabourne College

2 July’20

International Webinar on “Tug of War between Plants and Pathogens”

Department of Botany, Under DBT Star College Scheme, Surendranath College, Kolkata

4 July’20

Introduction to Graphology and its implication in Society

Surendranath College

5 July’20

Covid-19: Testing and Modelling Perspective

Surendranath College [DBT-Star College Strengthening Scheme]

8 July’20

Outreach webinar "A New View of Solar System" 

Department of Physics, Surendranath College under DBT-Star College Strengthening Scheme

11-12 July’20

International webinar on “An Insight into the recent global pandemic”

Seth Anandram  Jaipuria College

15-16 July’20

Life in the Universe and Diversity

Ranaghat College

18 July’20

CAS and new regulations of UGC

Khudiram College

17-18 July’20

Plant Research in welfare of Human being

South Calcutta Girls College & Dinabandhu Mahavidyalaya

18-19 July’20

International webinar on “Covid-19 Pandemic: Its impact on higher education and future strategies “

Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women’s College

22 July’20

International webinar on “Yoga as a means of Healthier Lifestyle during Corona Virus Lifestyle”

University of Kalyani

9 August’20

Promotional Scheme of College Teachers

Panihati Mahavidyalaya

20 August’20

Taxonomy: What, Why and How?

Dhruba Chand Halder College

24, 29 August’20 

& 4 Sept’20

International Webinar on “Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development”

Brahmananda Keshab Chandra College

26 December’20

Outreach Webinar on Telescope

Department of Physics, Surendranath College, Kolkata

22 February’21

Invited Lecture on “Floral Induction and Development”

Department of Botany, Under DBT Star College Scheme, Surendranath College, Kolkata

2 March’21

Outreach Webinar on “Techniques For Estimating Nucleic Acids & Determination of Nucleolar Frequency”

Department of Botany, Under DBT Star College Scheme, Surendranath College, Kolkata

18-20 June’21

Online Faculty Development Workshop on “How to Use ICT in Teaching, Learning & Administrative Practices in Higher Education Institutions”

Department of Chemistry, Surendranath College, Kolkata

13 July’21

International Outreach Programme on “Developing soft skills at an early career stage leads to growth and success”

Department of Botany, Under DBT Star College Scheme, Surendranath College, Kolkata

     

22 December’21

National Webinar on Research Methodology “Development of satellite telemetry in wildlife research”

Department of Zoology, Surendranath College, Kolkata

29 December’21

Invited Lecture on ‘Proper field study and documentation: the principle aid in Angiospermic Plant Identification’

Department of Botany, Under DBT Star College Scheme, Surendranath College, Kolkata

30 December’21

National webinar on “Spectroscopy: A Tool to Investigate Molecules. Recent Advancements and Challenges” 

Department of Chemistry, Surendranath College, Kolkata

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
  • Worked in the Taxonomy and biosystematics laboratory, University of Calcutta for 9 years.
  • Awarded Ph.D in Botany. Title of the Thesis - Morphological and Anatomical Investigations of Seedlings of some Indian Gymnosperms with reference to their Taxonomic Potential” under the guidance of Prof. N.D.Paria and associate supervisor Prof. Subir Bera, University of Calcutta.    
  • Completed UGC-Minor Research Project titled "Investigation of seedling morphology of some economic Indian Gymnosperms for systematic applications" during 2016-2018.

 

STUDY MATERIALS DESCRIPTION
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Botany Semester 4 hons cc10 Extensions of Mendelian Inheritance 1 CLICK HERE FOR VIEW
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