Participants will acquire practical, hands-on experience utilizing the Foldscope, an affordable microscope crafted for accessibility. Employing the Foldscope, they will explore the microbial flora in diverse environments, including our surroundings, on and within our bodies, and in bodily fluids. The workshop aims to impart essential skills in microscopy, sample preparation, and data interpretation. The interactive learning approach is adaptable across educational levels, catering from high schools to universities. The goal is to enhance their awareness of the dynamic interaction between humans and microbes, with the option of incorporating videos for a more vivid visualization of these microscopic entities.
| Organization/Institution | Position | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Kotak Education Foundation | Consultant-Digital Learning Solutions | Nov 2023 - Present |
| H.S.N.C. UNiversity, Mumbai | Visiting faculty | 2022-2023 |
| Pune Knowledge Cluster, Pune | Program Manager | 2022 |
| IISER, Pune | Consultant-Science Communication & Public Engagement | 2020-2021 |
| Indo US Foldscope Grant, Ministry of Science & Technology | Principal Investigator | 2018-2019 |
| Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai | Assistant Professor | 2005-2017 |
| Maharashtra Education Foundation, Rai University, Mumbai | Assistant Professor | 2003-2005 |
| J.C.C. Junior College, Mumbai | Principal | 2002-2003 |
