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| ABOUT US |
Biotechnology is an important tool that can be applied to various economic sectors of special interest to developing countries, such as the production of food crops, live stock management, human health care, chemical industry and environmental management. The majority of developing countries including India lack the necessary qualified manpower to exploit such technologies.
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| FACULTY |
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Qualification |
Designation |
Dr. R.GOPALAN |
M. Sc., Ph. D. |
PROFESSOR |
Dr.A.ANBURAJ |
M. Sc., Ph.D. |
PROFESSOR |
Dr.M.PUGALENTHI |
M. Sc., Ph. D. |
READER |
Dr.RAJESWARI SIVARAJ |
M. Sc. Ph.D. |
READER |
Dr.JAYARAM RAJA |
M. Sc. M.Phil. Ph.D |
LECTURER |
SENGOTUVELAN
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M. Sc.
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LECTURER |
| Dr.HIRAN MAI YADAV |
M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D. |
LECTURER |
| TEEPIKA PRIYADARSHINI |
MSC. M.PHIL |
LECTURER |
| M.HEMALATHA |
M.SC. M.PHIL., (PH.D) |
LECTURER |
| S.SUDHA |
M.SC. M.PHIL., (PH.D.) |
LECTURER |
| R.JAYADEV |
M.SC. |
LECTURER |
| K.JOJI |
M.SC., M.PHIL. |
LECTURER |
| G.KARTHIGA |
M.SC. M.PHIL., |
LECTURER |
| V.G.JAISREE |
MSC |
LECTURER |
| S.AKILA |
MSC |
LECTURER |
| J.ANITHA |
MSC |
LECTURER |
| M.THENMOZHI |
MSC |
LECTURER |
| B.SUSEELA |
MSC |
LECTURER |
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Dr.RajeshwariSivaraj – Young women
Scientist awardee (2005) awarded by Science City, Government
of Tamilnadu. |
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INTERACTIONS |
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The Department of Biotechnology has interactions with the following Institutions for Teaching and Research.
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| RESEARCH |
Research activities are pursued in the following areas |
- • Food Biotechnology
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Post Harvest Biotechnology
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Medicinal Plants
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Plant Tissue culture
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Plant Molecular Biology Bioactivity Studies
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Animal Cell Culture and Animal Biotechnology ]
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Clinical Biotechnology
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Environmental Biotechnology
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
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The Department has the following three Major Research Project funded by University Grants Commission, Government of India, New Delhi |
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Completed Research Projects
• In-vitro analysis of leukocytes and lung cell lines
exposed to asbestos, a significant occupational
pollutant, to determine its genotoxicity and mechanisms of action.This
project is granted for a period of 2 years (2.7.2003
to 1.7.2005); Amount Rs.3,23,040/-
• Effect of high temperature stress on nitrogen fixation
and nitrate reduction and their protein impact
on characterization of chickpea. This project is granted for a period of
3 years (2.7.2003 to 1.7.2006); Amount Rs.3,28,000/-
• Comparative nutritional evaluation of differentially
processed Mucuna seeds and its utilization as feed
ingredient for Poultry. This project is funded
for a period of three years (01.04.2004 to 31.03.2007);
Amount Rs.7,42,600/-
• Treatment of textile effluents by Parthenium activated
carbon adsorption
and Bioremediation This project is funded for a period
of three years (01.04.2004 to 31.03.2007); Amount Rs.10,08,100/-
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On Going Research Projects
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Studies on mechanisms and Molecular Markers related
to drought Tolerance in Plants(Arachis hypogaea L.).
This project is funded for a period of three years
(01.04.2007 to 31.03.2010); Amount Rs.10,37,600/-
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Students Mini Research Projects
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In vitro propagation and analysis of Bacoside levels
in Bacopa moneri plantlets
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Comparative study on the yield of Pharmaceutically
important compounds viz. Vincristin and Vinblastin
from Cathayranthus roseus grown in both in vivo and
in vitro conditions
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Studies on Amylase enzyme production from different
microbial sources.
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Comparative studies on the protease enzyme production
potential of different species of Bacteria and Fungi.
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Comparative water quality analysis of four major water
resources of Coimbatore District.
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Studies on antifungal activity of selected medicinal
plants.
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Antimicrobial activity of certain medicinal plants
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Vermicomposting using kitchen waste
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Evaluation of antioxidant activity of locally available
fruits.
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Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of certain common
pulses.
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Effect of incorporation of underutilized legume seeds
as alternative protein source in the diets on the growth
performance of fishes
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Effect of Garlic on crown gall of tomato.
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| Student project completed
Reserch project entitled “A database for cultivation
Practices of crops in Tamilnadu” funded by
Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology
in the year of 2005
Rs 5000/-
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| SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS |
- • Two day National seminar on “Genetically
Modified Crops” on 28 – 29 September,
2002
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National Conference on “Genomics for Health” on
18 December, 2002
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Two day National Conference on “Bio-fuels” on
10 – 11 January, 2003 in collaboration with
CODDISSIA.
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One day Seminar on “Energy Conservation Act
2001 and its impact on stake holders – An Appreciation” in
association with ENFUSE, Chennai on
March 15, 2003.
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Two day State Level Seminar on “Fermentation
Technology” on September 26 – 27, 2003.
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Seminar on“Genes and Dreams” from 11th
August, 2003 to 14th August, 2003 along with other
Departments of Biosciences Division.
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Intercollegiate Students seminar on “Recent
Trends In Biotechnology” was on 7th March,
2005.
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Intercollegiate Students seminar on “Innovations
in Biotechnology” on 6th March, 2006.
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Two day National Conference on “Molecular Pathogenesis” on
15 – 16 September, 2006.
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National Conference on “Food Biotechnology” on
September 28th and 29th, 2006.
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National Conference on “Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” on
September 27th and 28th, 2007.
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Intercollegiate Students seminar on “Advancements
in Biosciences” on 4th March,2007
• One-day seminar on “Recent Advances
in Computer Aided Drug Discovery” on 17th
July 2006.
• National Symposium on Human Chromosome
on 3rd and 4th December 2004, inaugurated by Dr.
S. Karuthapandian, Reader, Department of Biotechnology,
Alagappa University, Karaikudi
• “International Workshop on Bioinformatics
and Genomics” held on March 18th – 30th,
2004. Funded by CSIR and AICTE.
• Seminar on “Genomics and Bioinformatics” by
Dr. Prochimadan on 19th & 20th September 2003.
• Seminar on “Genes and Dreams” by
Dr. Shoba, Ranganathan, Macquarie University, Australia,
on 14th August 2003.
• Special Talk on ‘‘Bioinformatics
Research Present and Future” by Mr. B.Suresh
Kumar from Sai biosciences Research Pvt.Ltd.Chennai,
held on 29th November 2006.
• Special Talk on “Linux” by
Deepan Chakravarthy and Shakthi kannan on 9th Sep
2006
Training Program
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Summer Training Programme on “Plant Tissue
Culture” on June 1st – 10th 2006
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Two day Intensive Hands on training program on “ High
Performance Liquid Chromatography” on June
4th – 5rd 2007.
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Summer Training programmes on : Techniques in Biotechnology” on
June 4th – 23rd 2007.
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Summer Training programme on : Techniques in Biotechnology” on
February15th – 16th 2007.
• Training Programme on GCG Wisconsin Package
held On May 19-21, 2004 by Accelerys Ltd., Japan.
• on line course jointly conducted by Wageninger
University , Netherlands on rDNA technology.
Up Coming Events
• Special Talk on “ Molecular Modeling
and Computer Aided Drug Design by Dr. Jannet Venilla
, Professor, Karunya University, Feb 4 2008
• Ecoclub – Environmental Awareness
campaign on 6th February, 2008.
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National Symposium on “Antioxidants and Human
Health” on 7th -8th February,2008.
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Special talk “Thrust Area in Bioinformatics” by
Dr.Padma , Avinashilingam University , 12th February
2008
• Intercollegiate Students seminar on “Advancements
in Biotechnology” on 13-14thth February,2008.
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Workshop on “Techniques in Biotechnology” on
15-16th February,2008.
• Special talk on “ Structural Bioinformatics” by
Dr.Rajasek , Sastra University, Thanjavur,19th
February 2008
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