The document lists selected proposals from various colleges in Karnataka for science education projects under the initiative 'Science Projects in College Education' (SPICE) for the fiscal year 2013-14. Each entry includes the college name, student name, and project title, covering diverse topics such as bio-adhesive hydrogels, environmental sensors, and biodiesel production. The document indicates that formal communication regarding the selected projects will be sent from the Vision Group on Science and Technology.

1. Government of Karnataka
Vision Group on Science and Technology
Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology
L I S T O F S E L E C T E D - P R O P O S A L S
SCIENCE PROJECTS IN COLLLEGE EDUCATION (SPiCE)
(FY 2013 -14)
Sl.
No.
Name of the College & Place
Name of the Student
Project Title
1
S.B. Arts & K.C.P. Science College, Bijapur
Shivalingayya Hiremath
Adulteration of Ice Cream and Soft drinks
2
Bhandarkars Arts & Science College, Kundapura
Dheeraj
Luminescent Nanoparticles as Electronic sensors synthesized using Medicinal Plants
3
R.G.E.S’.S. Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Ron
1. Shiva Prasad Mohanty
2. Yeshwanth Naik
Comparative Experimental Antipyretic Activity of Bark & Seed of Holarrhena antidysentrica Wall
4
University of Mysore,
Mysore
Keshava Murthy M
Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles using plant metabolites
5
JSS College of Pharmacy,
Mysore
Vishnu Datta Maremanda
Development and Evaluation of Injectable Bio-adhesive Hydrogels for repair and replacement of the damaged intervertebral Disc
6
M.E.S. Degree College of Arts Commerce and Science,
Bangalore
Suraj Rajasekhar
Phosphors to brighten our future A novel method preparation of doped BaAl2 O4TLD material
7
KLE University’s College of Pharmacy, Bangalore
Deota Kedar Kishor Bhai
Design and evaluation of Ocular inserts of Dorzolamide hydrochloride using natural bioadhesive film formers
8
ALVA’s College of PG Studies, Moodbidri
Nevil Francis Pereira
Biologically efficient and small scale implementable fuel production using easily available seeds of vegetables or fruits
9
M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science & Commerce,
Bangalore
Chirom Aarti
Production of Bio-ethanol from noxious weed Lantana Camara and cooking oil waste
10
Karnatak University,
Dharwad
1. Harish Kunchur
2. Rajesh Vijapur
Environmental friendly electrochemical sensors for analytical applications
11
K.L.E’s G.I. Bagewadi Arts, Science & Commerce College, Nipani
Shruti Shiraganve
Wet chemical Synthesis of Nano crystalline Li-Ni-Cd Ferrites
12
Tumkur University,
Tumkur
Madhu TL
Application of long chain alkyl ammonium lead iodides as novel energy conversion materials in dye sensitized solar cells
13
St. Joseph’s College,
Bangalore
Nitin R
Effect of environmental stresses on the growth development and lifespan of butterflies
14
Rani Chennamma University, Belagavi
Savita Dhondi Torase
New cobalt complexes as scavengers of oxygen
15
Basaveshwar Science College, Bagalkot
Akshay Kirasur
Development of Novel polymeric membranes and their applications in Volatile organic compound from Effluent water separation by pervaporation separation Technique
16
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Bellary
K.G. Shilpa
Schiff base metal complexes of diclofenac for biological activities
17
NIE First Grade Science
Prajwal M
Study and investigations of weaver

2. College, Mysore
ants silk and its Eco-friendly application as nanofibers
18
K.L.EU’s College of Pharmacy,
Belgaum
Himalay Prasad Prabhu
Tendulkar
Preparation of biopaints using biocolours isolated from streptomycetes
19
The Oxford College of Science,
Bangalore
1. Umang Arunkumar Prajapati
2. Darshan N Raval
Image Encryption and Decryption using FPGA
20
Government College,
Gulbarga
Rahul Sidram
Physical, Chemical & Microbiological examination of drinking water of Gulbarga City
21
Sri Chennabasaveshwar PG College, Bhalki
Usha
Study on the effects of milk concentration and freshness on radio/microwave dielectric properties
22
Government Science College, Bangalore
1. Kiran Kumar S.J.
2. Ashwini P
Plants as Bioindicators and Bio monitors of urban Air Pollution
23
DVS College of Arts and Science,
Shimoga
Shruthi G.C.
An evaluation of Vitamin C and antioxidant activity of some lesser known fruits and vegetables from western ghats of Karnataka
24
Bhaurao Kakatkar College, Belgaum
Parashuram Vasulkar
Novel design and synthesis of Fluorescence ‘Turn-On’ sensor for heavy metal ions
25
Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences,
Bangalore
Sudip Shah
Evaluation of Biodiesel production from microalgae collected from fresh water habitats
26
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
G. Aditya Kiran
Screening of milk samples for the isolation of cholesterol oxidase producing lactobacillus species
27
Vijayanagara Degree College, Hospet
1. Nanda P
2. Heena K Shaikh
Duckweed – An eco friendly measure to purify industrial effluents in 2hysic2adra reservoir
28
Bangalore University, Bangalore
Varsha
Studies on airborne fungal spores and their toxins in peenya Industrial area of Bangalore
29
B.M.K. Ayurvedic College,
Belgaum
Ambika Dhiman
A comparative study of effect on Brassica oleracea (cauliflower) using different washing methods w.s.r. to estimation of pesticidal residue
30
B.M.S. College for Women,
Bangalore
1. Chinmayi A
2. Kavitha S
Microbiological Analysis of street Vended foods
31
Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bangalore
Mohan Kumar TC
Prepartion and characterization of the Pt/TiO2 /Silicon MOS capacitor for sensor application
32
M.P.E.S’s Society S.D.M College of Arts, Science, Commerce & B.B.A,
Honnavar
Supriya J Patwal
Extraction of Cinnamaldehyde from cinnamon and preparation of its Schiff bases of heterocyclic compounds for the study of biological activity
33
School of Life Sciences
Manipal University, Manipal
Preeta Ananthanarayana
Engineering of Pegylated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Conjugated Geldanamycin Against Breast Cancer Cells
34
KLEU ‘s College of Pharmacy, Belgaum
S. Abhay
Medicated Polyherbal toothpaste for Oral Cancer-A novel Approach
35
Bapuji First Grade College, Tumkur
Sahana MC
Detection of bread spoilage using sensors
36
Maharani’s Science College for Women, Bangalore
1. Ramyashree G.V.
2. Mamatha B.N
Preparation and study of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film as a humidity sensor
37
Jain University,
Bangalore
Manasvi V
Cytogenetic Biomonitoring of Chemistry laboratory workers occupationally exposed to toxic chemicals
38
Indian Academy Degree
Ankita Gaur
Isolation of Alfatoxins from

3. College, Bangalore
commercially available food grains – groundnuts to detect the presence of toxins in food
39
The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore
Umesh R
Couroupita guianenesis Flower extract (Nagalinga pushpa) : A Potential Natural Remedies for dental cares
40
Basaveshwar Science College, Bagalkot
Ravi Indi
Studies of 3hysic-chemical aspects of ground water of bilagi taluk of bagalkot district
PS: VGST will dispatch an official letter and cheque to the selected colleges at the earliest.
VISION GROUP ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPT. OF IT, BT AND S&T
Date: 21/11/2013
Place: Bangalore