EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc. (Biosci.- Animal Sci.), B.Ed., (Science- Maths) M.Phil.(Biosci.- Animal Sci.), Ph D (Zoology) Sangeet Visharad (Vocal) Dip. In Environment Education Cert. Course in Science Journalism P.G. Dip. In Psycho. Counseling Trainer of trainer & facilitator for Healthy Ageing, IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent) Team Member of Gujarat State Disaster Management Response Team, GRC (Gujarat Red Cross) & IRC (Indian Red Cross) • Founder & Trustee of Rutuja Charitable Trust working for Women Welfare • Director at AOZ Association of Zoologists, A registered NOP for Welfare of Zoology ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & STATUS: • Is presently engaged as Assistant Professor since last 12 years in Shree Ramkrishna Inst. Of Comp. Edu. & App. Sci., Surat • Visiting Faculty for MBA Sem 1 students for health & hygiene, STDs course. • Visiting Faculty for M.Sc. Zoology for Gov. Science College, Vankal, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat. • Is a recognized Post Graduate Teacher & PhD guide for the subject Zoology at Sarvajanik University (SU), Surat. • Member of Academic & Curriculum Committee of Biotechnology, Sarvajanik University • Practical & Theory Examiner, paper setter & chairman for different subjects like animal Biotechnology, Zoology, Bioethics, Animal Cell Culture, Cell Biology, etc at B.Sc., M.Sc. Biotechnology & M.Sc. Zoology Courses at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat • Is working as Program Officer of Youth Red Cross at the institute & is also a coordinator of Maitrisetu Psychological & Guidance Cell at the institute, Public relation Committee at SRKI. • Director at AOZ Association of Zoologists, A registered NOP for Welfare of Zoology • Associate Editor at Rajasthali Peer reviewed Journal ISSN 2583-1720 (Online), DOI Link :: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2022-35291298 OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS: 1) Visited Finland under Rotary International Group Study Exchange Program. 2) Diploma in Naturopathy from IAMR, Kolkata, India. 3) All India Radio Vani Certificate (FM Radio, Delhi) for working as announcer in Radio station. 4) Gujarat Government Trained Nodal Teacher for AIDS Awareness & SAEP (School adolescence education program) at school level. 5) Certificate course in Herbal Recipes from Vallabh Seva Mandal, Surat, Gujarat 6) CCC from DOEACC 7) Has delivered 3 live television lectures from BISAG, Gandhinagar 8) Is Science Expert for Secondary & Higher Secondary (9-12th STD), selected by GUJCOST for Live MSQ BISAG SATCOM Television Series, Gandhinagar 9) Has learnt Vipasana Meditation Technique & Reiki 10) Has independently done 2 glass painting exhibitions successfully in Surat – Gujarat. 11) Is trained in Yognindra & Guided Relaxation techniques by Dr Palan, at Vadodara, Gujarat 12) Trained Menstrual Educator from Menstrupedia 13) Had cleared IELTS with overall 8 BANDS (8.5,9,7,7.5) ON 20TH November’2008. SUBJECT AREAS OF INTEREST Animal Science, Health Science (with special emphasis for women & adolescent health & mental health), Reproductive Biology, Endocrinology, Physiology, psychology, metaphysical science, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science , Science Education, , Psychology , Food & Nutrition, Aquaculture & Fisheries, Holistic & Alternative Medicines HOBBIES Music, cooking, drawing, reading, craft work, travelling WORK AT RUTUJA NGO www.rutuja.org Due to COVID pandemic, presently offline activities are not conducted. Different Segments & Initiatives at NGO 1) Pustak Mimansa Book Lover’s Club : Life transforming books & women oriented books are discussed. 2) Online Free Webinars for awareness related to health diseases, social issues, etc : more than 15 Guest speakers have been brought to talk on allied topics till date. 3) Relax@ Rutuja : Addressing Mental Health Issues- 65 guided relaxation session were undertaken during 2nd wave of covid. 4) Research related to Women’s health: 3 online internships have been completed on projects like a) Pre & Post PMS effects of COVID-19 b) Guided relaxation & Stress Management c) Covid Vaccine Hesitancy Survey in Indian Population d) Covid -19 Vaccine Effects on Menstrual Cycle of Indian Women Around 3 papers have been published in reputed journals & 4 M.Sc. Bioscience Students undertook dissertations on topics 1) Health Hygiene of Girls of South Gujarat region 2) Premenstrual Syndrome in Adolescent Girls of Surat 3) Burnout Syndrome in Teaching Professionals of Surat City 4)Status of Food & Nutrition in Hostel Girls of Surat City. Social Media Handlers of Rutuja Organization Website : www.rutuja.org 1) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CUv-NvZKFdj/?utm_medium=copy_link 2) Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rutuja_women-126072432115986 3) Youtube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UC2VIjjZ2Bqh60bUcmJWM4Sg 4) Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/rutuja.shah.3576