DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCE

The Department of Humanities and Science at Government Polytechnic Panaji has been active since the institute’s inception in 1963. It includes five key disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Communication Skills and Business Communication. The department aims to build a strong foundation in Basic Sciences essential for understanding core engineering subjects. Along with well-equipped Physics and Chemistry laboratories, the department also features a Digital Language Laboratory to support communication skills development. This comprehensive approach ensures students are well-prepared for their technical education and professional careers.

Staff Details
Department:- Humanities and Science
Name	Designation	Qualification
Dr. Dipak C. S. Gaitonde	Head of the Department	M.Sc. Chemistry, Ph.D.
Dr. Jayasree K.N.	Lecturer in Mathematics	M.Sc. Mathematics, Ph.D
Ms. Meghan Fallary	Lecturer in Chemistry	M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
Ms. Pallavi A. Samant	Lecturer in Communication Skills	M.A. English
Ms. Kezia Charmaine Marie Lopes	Lecturer in Mathematics	M.Sc. Mathematics
Dr. Asha N. Usapkar	Lecturer in Physics	M.Sc. Physics, Ph.D
Mr. Bhumit Bhuva	Lecturer in Mathematics	M.Sc. Mathematics,SET,GATE,NET
Ms. Rhea Mendes	Lecturer in Chemistry	M.Sc. Chemistry
Ms. Rekha D'Silva	Lecturer in Communication Sklls	M.A. English
Ms. Vaishnavi Shet Narvekar	Lecturer in Physics	M.Sc. Physics, Qualified M-SET
Ms. Vaibhavi Patil	Lecturer in Physics	M.Sc. Physics
Ms. Sailee Naik	Lecturer in Mathematics	M.Sc. Mathematics
Ms. Maria Ena E.D. DaSilva E Sousa	Laboratory Assistant	B.Sc. in Zoology & Marine Science
Mr. Sudhir R. Shetmandrekar	Laboratory Assistant	B.Sc.in Analytical Chemistry
Mr. Ravindra Gaunekar	MTS	Xth Std.