Pune: Students from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) have achieved notable success at the recent International Student Research Convention, Anveshan-2025. In the health sciences and allied subjects category, Siddhi Joshi and Tanisha Kasbe from AISSMS College of Pharmacy received the first prize and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Gold Medal, along with a cash award of Rs. 75,000, for their project titled “PROHEAL – an innovative, multifunctional probiotic-based dressing system for diabetic wounds.” In the agriculture science and allied fields category, Shivam Devkar from Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, secured the third prize and a cash award of Rs. 25,000 for his project, “High-Performance Multipurpose Mulching Paper Laying Machine.”
Deokar’s mulching paper laying machine is a cost-effective agricultural implement that performs four key tasks – bed preparation, drip pipe laying, fertilizer feeding, and mulching sheet placement. The machine reduces labor, time, and costs per acre. Siddhi Joshi and Tanisha Kasbe’s probiotic-based dressing system is an advanced wound-care solution specifically designed for diabetic foot injuries. It is a two-layer dressing that efficiently absorbs wound discharge while delivering medication directly to the wound, promoting faster and more effective healing.
Rahul Padalkar from AISSMS College of Pharmacy stated, “The college has set a new record by winning this competition three times in the past six years along with awards at second and third positions.” Anveshan, organized by the Association of Indian Universities, aims to recognize and nurture students’ research aptitude in higher education institutions.
Vinayak Joshi, Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at SPPU, commented to the media, “This success showcases the effectiveness of our quality-driven research mentoring framework. The students’ dedication, combined with strong faculty guidance, has led to globally competitive research outcomes. We are proud of their excellence and commitment.”
