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| The advances
in Biological Sciences have been stupendous in
the last few decades. Botany and Zoology have branched off into
multi-disciplinary areas like Microbiology, Biotechnology and
Gene Technology. The analysis of cells has refined into DNA analysis
or Gene segregation and fusion, hybridization and cloning. A whole
new area of exciting knowledge awaits the curious student of life
sciences. The experience of learning will be interesting and fulfilling
besides being practically useful and placement-oriented. It was
this that inspired us to open Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses
in frontier areas of challenging disciplines like Biotechnology
and Environmental sciences. |
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Our School of Biological Sciences encompasses
the following departments
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- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Gene technology
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Botany
- Department of Environmental Science
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Department of Biotechnology
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Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary subject, which gives
in- depth knowledge of Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry,
Genetics, Cell biology and Computers Application in life sciences.
It equips the students to uncover the mysteries of nature
and apply them for the benefit of mankind. A graduation in
biotechnology will open up career opportunities in diagnostic
laboratories, fermentation and food processing industries,
R and D wings of pharmaceutical industries. Agri biotech industries
and a multitude of other areas where expertise in life sciences
is essential.
Our mission is to conduct ground-breaking research in key
areas of biotechnology, to make fundamental discoveries, generate
innovative solutions to practical problems, and develop new
technologies for commercial application. Our department is
committed to providing an exceptional environment for specialized
training and to mentoring tomorrow’s Biotechnology workforce
while promoting economic growth.
The Department of Biotechnology was established in the year
1998.
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- B.Sc., Biotechnology
- M.Sc., Biotechnology
- M.Phil. Biotechnology
- Ph.D. Biotechnology
- PGDBI (Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics)
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Eligibility for Admission
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B.Sc., Biotechnology
A Pass H.S.C. with Biology (Botany and Zoology)
M.Sc., Biotechnology
A Pass B. Sc. Degree with Biotechnology/ Microbiology/
Biochemistry/ Biology/ Botany/ Zoology.
M.Phil. Biotechnology
A pass PG course in the relevant discipline.
Ph. D. Biotechnology
A pass PG course / M. Phil. Degree in the relevant Discipline.
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No. |
Name
of the Staff |
Qualification |
Area
of Specialization |
| 1. |
Dr. C.Karthikeyan - Head |
M.Sc., Ph.D. |
Fungal Biotechnology |
| 2. |
Mr. B.Venkatesh |
M.Sc. M.Phil |
Plant Biotechnology |
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Dr. J.Arockia John Paul |
M.Sc. Ph.D. |
Environmental Biotechnology |
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Mr. G.Manigandan |
M.Sc. M.Phil |
Environmental Biotechnology |
| 5. |
Mr. B.Jayaramanathan |
M.Sc. M.Phil |
Environmental Biotechnology |
| 6. |
Ms. M.Sangeetha |
M.Sc. M.Phil |
Toxicology |
| 7. |
Ms. L.Rama |
M.Sc. M.Phil |
Plant Tissue Culture |
| 8. |
Ms. A.Edith Rena |
M.Sc. M.Phil |
Micro Biotech |
| 9. |
Dr. B.Ravichandran |
M.Sc. Ph.D. |
Entomology |
| 10. |
Dr. N.Ramesh |
M.Sc. Ph.D. |
Drug Discovery (Plant Biotech) |
| 11. |
Ms. C.Sindhukumari |
M.Sc. M.Phil |
Microbiology |
| 12. |
Mr. R.Sharmila |
M.Sc. M.Phil |
Environmental Biotech |
| 13. |
Mr. A.N.Sundar |
M.Sc. M.Phil |
Plant Biotech |
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The Department
has well conditioned and updated equipments in the laboratory,
to provide practical knowledge and promote research. |
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The Department
imparts training in various biotechnology courses (UG, PG and
Research) with state of the art technology. The research centre,
has both dry and wet labs, facilitating the students to equip
themselves with the latest and advanced technology, specifically
oriented to the needs of the industry. Limited availability
of trained manpower is a big hurdle for the biotechnology industry
that needs certain specific skill sets. The state of the art
technology designed in this College provides an atmosphere that
abreast keeps of R & D laboratories and bio-pharma industrial
units. |
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| Ph. D. |
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- Registered - 32
- Degree Awarded - 03
- Thesis Submitted - 05
- Synopsis Submitted - 02
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No. |
Name
of the Research Scholar |
Area
of Specialization |
| 1. |
Puttangunta Udaya Sri |
Environmental Biotechnology |
| 2. |
Averineni Ravikumar |
Phytopharmacology |
| 3. |
Meena. V |
Industrial Biotechnology |
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Madhavi Yamani |
Immuno Biotechnology |
| 5. |
Poorna Gowr. G |
Animal Biotechnology |
| 6. |
Sheik Abdul Karimulla |
Plant Biotchnology |
| 7. |
Sistala Viyatakumar |
Medical Biotechnology |
| 8. |
Mohamed Jaabir. M.S. |
Medical Biotechnology |
| 9. |
Guruchandran.V |
Plant Biotechnology |
| 10. |
Gangadhara Naidu |
Immuno Biotechnology |
| 11. |
Ram Mohan Varma. P |
Environmental Biotechnology |
| 12. |
Shanthi. V. |
Microbial Biotechnology |
| 13. |
Raghavendra Rao. K.V. |
Phytopharmacology |
| 14. |
Ravinder Singh. C |
Plant Biotechnology |
| 15. |
Abdul Azeez Sayeed |
Plant Biotechnology |
| 16. |
Jawahar Babu Peravali |
Environmental Biotechnology |
| 17. |
Prasada Rao. V |
Microbial Biotechnology |
| 18. |
Nagalakshmi Paamidipati |
Plant Biotechnology |
| 19. |
Venkatesh. V |
Medical Biotechnology |
| 20. |
Manila. S. |
Microbial Biotechnology |
| 21. |
Muthu. K |
Phytopharmacology |
| 22. |
Ravikumar. R |
Phytopharmacology |
| 23. |
Kalidoss. A |
Phytopharmacology |
| 24. |
Jenive Atella. I |
Clinical Biotechnology |
| 25. |
Kalavathi. S |
Cancer Biotechnology |
| 26. |
Anuradha. R |
Phytopharmacology |
| 27. |
Fatima Julier. T |
Microbial Oncogenisis |
| 28. |
Vinothkumar. P |
Phytopharmacology |
| 29. |
Manthiri kani. S |
Environmental Biotechnology |
| 30. |
Anitha Upadhyaya |
Industrial Biotechnology |
| 31. |
Yogesh. B.J |
Plant Biotechnology |
| 32. |
Chithra. S |
Plant Biotechnology |
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| M. Phil. |
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- Awarded (2006-2007; 2007-2008)
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| Project Details: |
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Student Projects Awarded |
- 01 |
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Dr. K.M. Subbu Rathinam
has received a “Student Project Scheme”
entitled “A study
on the effect of Carcinogenic food preservatives using
molecular markers in E. coli” with financial
assistance from the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science
and Technology, Chennai, during Jan 2007. |
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| Funded Projects |
- Proposals submitted to DBT and MoEF |
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Research Publications / Books by Faculty
members: |
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| Number of Faculty Members |
- 07 |
| Research papers |
- 54 |
| Books |
- 02 |
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| Academic
Performance / Results |
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| Number of Rank Holders
and Distinctions |
| Course |
Year |
Pass
Percentage |
Number
of University Ranks |
Number
of
First Class
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Number
of
Distinctions
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| B. Sc., Biotechnology |
2007 |
95.40 |
20 |
37 |
16 |
| 2008 |
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05 |
56 |
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| M. Sc., Biotechnology |
2007 |
99.1 |
14 |
72 |
43 |
| 2008 |
99.1 |
09 |
51 |
68 |
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| Conference
/ Seminars / Workshops participation / Paper Presentation by faculty
members: |
| Number of Faculty Members |
- 11 |
| Seminars Attended |
- 47 |
| Papers Presented |
- 23 |
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| Number of
Faculty Members who have received International Awards: 02 |
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| Special
Lecture Programmes Conducted (2006-2007; 2007-2008) |
| Number of Programmes Conducted |
- 10 |
| Number of Resource Persons Participated |
- 10 |
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| Conferences/
Workshops/Seminars conducted in the Department |
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One-day Workshop on “Animal Cell
Culture Techniques” in collaboration with Scigenics
Biotech Private Limited, Chennai, on 31st July 2006.
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A One-day Seminar cum Workshop on “Protein
Modeling and Rational Drug Design” on 30th August
2006 in collaboration with GVK Biosciences, Hyderabad.
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In-House Training Program on “Molecular
Techniques”, on 9-13th February 2004.
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National Conference on “Frontiers
in Biotechnology” 21-23rd July, 2003.
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National Seminar on “Recent Trends
in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics” 28-30th July,
2004.
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DST sponsored Workshop on “IPR
& Patent Awareness” -19th January, 2005.
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National Workshop on Advanced Techniques
in Molecular Biology”, 2nd- 12th February, 2005 sponsored
by Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai.
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One day Seminar cum Workshop on “Protein
Modeling & Rational Drug Design” - 30th August,
2006.
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The National Biodiversity Authority,
Government of India and the Tamilnadu State Council for
Science and Technology, Chennai sponsored a Two day National
Seminar on “Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Environmental
management” - 6th and 7th March 2008 an College being
a Co-sponsor.
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| Awareness
workshop |
The Biodiversity
Authority, Government of India sponsored a two-day awarness
program on “Biodiversity and Conservation”
for NSS program officers and Women Self-Help Group organizers
on 3rd and 4th April 2008. The NSS units of our College conducted
the programme along with our faculty. |
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| Visit of
Foreign Scientists |
- Frantiseh Sehnal, Department of Biotechnology, Entomological
Institute, Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic. “Environmental
impact of Bt crops” on 26.12.2005
- Dr. B. Ramanathan, Scientist, National University of Singapore,
Singapore. “Oppertunities in Biological Research”
on 27.07.2007.
- Dr. Emiko Harada, Scientist, Sundory Institute of Bioorganic
Research Osaka, Japan. “Application of Transgenic Research
in Agriculture” on 22.01.2007.
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