Microbiology

Microbiology

INCEPTION

Post Graduate Department of Microbiology was instituted in the year 2004

OBJECTIVE

To ensure that students earning the M.Sc degree are able to complete a substantial research project related to microbiology, seek and employ insights from others in implementing the project, evaluate a significant challenge in the project in relation to core concepts, methods or assumptions in microbiology and capable of enriching practical skills through learning inside and outside the classroom.

SCOPE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

• Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow
• M S Clinical Microbiology
• M.Tech Biomedical Sciences
• M.Tech Environmental Microbiology
• M.Phil Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology
• MS Immunology
• MS Vacccinology
• Ph.D. Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Clinical health management/Industrial microbiology/ Medical microbiology

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER

• Food Safety Manager
• Food Storage Units
• Food Processing Industry
• Stem Cell Banks
• Microbiologists in NABL Accredited Testing Labs
• Registered Auditors for ISO Standardization
• Clinical Laboratory Assistants (ClAs) Or Medical Laboratory Assistants (MlAs)
• Product Analyst In Bio Product Manufacturing Units
• Waste Management Systems

PLACEMENT

Over the last few years, students have been placed in the following organizations through the Placement Cell of the College.

• TCS Health care
• Omega Healthcare
• AGS Healthcare
• E-Care
• Gyrus Infotech
• RCM Visionary
• Entrust
• Ajuba
• Sutherland global services

DEPARTMENT LIBRARY

The stock of around 300 books, is ideal to fulfil the immediate requirement of students with respect to the syllabus prescribed

LABORATORY FACILITIES

• The strength of the department lies in the comprehensive laboratory utilizing advanced technologies and equipped processes
• The department has well-furnished air-conditioned lab with Computer System, ELISA Reader, PCR, UV Spectrophotometer, UV Transilluminator, Soxhlet Apparatus, Phase Contrast Microscope& Dark Field Microscope etc
• Our full-fledged laboratory facility aims to provide R&D activities & encourage “Academia – Industry” interaction. We have collaborated with Cavin care & Dr. JRK Pharma & Cline Rise Pharmaceuticals, Chennai to create scientific knowledge and obtain industrial data.
• The department takes great pride in maintaining a well-developed animal house in accordance with the norms of CPCSEA, Animal Welfare Division, Government of India

ACTIVITIES

Conscious developmental activities offer an opportunity to develop new professional relationships, gain subject oriented knowledge and to stay abreast of the most current research in the respective field.

SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

• National webinar on “Diversified Fungi: Insights and Implications” was held on 01.02.2023. The resource persons were Dr. Thangam Menon, Emeritus Professor, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals,Dr. Bernard F. Rodrigues, Senior Professor, Botany Discipline, School of Biological & Biotechnology, Goa University, Goa,Dr. D. Prabhu, Assistant Professor and Head In-Charge, Department of Microbiology, Dr. ALM PG IBMS, University of Madras, Chennai and Dr.D. Arvind Prashanth, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, School of Bio Sciences, Periyar University, Salem.
• Workshop on “Ccp In The Production Of Condiments” was organised on 11.01.2023 & 12.01.2023 for PG microbiology students. The resource person was Mr.K.S.Sivashankar, Proprietor, Surya Food Products

GUEST LECTURES

• Guest lecture on “Aerobiology-Recent trends” was held on 26.07.2022. Dr.N.K.Udaya Prakash, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Vels Institute of Science delivered the talk..
• A guest lecture on “Food Fraudulence and Defence” was organised on 28.10.2022. The resource person was Mr.S.Krishnakumar, Cluster Hygiene Manager, Raffles Doha & Fairmont Doha, Qatar.
• Guest lecture on “Research in Life Sciences Pathway to make Scientific Impact” was conducted on 19.01.2023. The resource person was Dr.M. Prakash, Associate Professor & Head Department of Microbiology, Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science, Kilambi,Kancheepuram.
• Guest lecture on “Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants” was held on 08.02.2023. The resource person was Dr.Rajesh Banu, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Central University of TamilNadu,Tiruvarur.

ACADEMIA INDUSTRY CONNECT

The students visited the Sewage Treatment Plant in Koyembedu (120MLD) for a Field Work to get practical knowledge on primary and secondary sewage treatment processes.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

• Ms. Naadhiya Praveen from II MSc Microbiology presented a paper in seminar conducted by VELS Institute on 03.03.2023
• Ms.D.JAYASHREE from II MSc Applied Microbiology was awarded “Women PG Student of the year award” conducted by Raj Power India Charity foundations on0 8.03.2023.
• Ms.Yagniyashree and Ms.Yeshwandhini from II M.Sc won Second place in a competition on“ENTREPREDRE” organized by Department of Business Administration of our college.

FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Dr C.Banu Rekha, received “Fellowship award” FIAAM for the year 2021-2022 from Indian Association of Applied Microbiologist from Dr. N Chandrasekar, Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.
• Dr. C. Banu Rekha presented papers on “Production of Bio plastic from Banana Peel and Comparative Analysis of Degradation of Petroleum Based Plastic & Bio plastic using Aspergilus niger and Antibacterial Screening and Docking Study of Solanum trilobatum and Coleus amboinicus in the “18th International conference on Converging microbiological innovation for application in animal, plant, environmental and health care (ICCMIA -2023) 27.01.2023 & 28.01.2023.
• Dr. C. Banu Rekha Judged the event “Heads up” in MICROFEST Association held on 21.01.2023 at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
• Ms S.Preethi, presented paper on “Effect of Zinger officinalae and Indica acalypa Extract on Phytopathogens of Arachis hypogeal-alternate Pest Management Strategy” in “18th International conference on Converging Microbiological Innovation for application in Animal, Plant, Environmental and Health care (ICCMIA -2023) 27.01.2023 & 28.01.2023.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Dr.D.Lakshmi Priya, Assistant Professor, attended the following training program

1.Naan Mudhalvan Training Program on 06.02.2023 organized by University of Madras.

2.Bridge 2023- Chennai (A high Impact Industry- Institute Interaction Event of India) organized by ICT Academy held on 14.03.2023 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai.

3.A FDP on Mentoring and Teaching Pedagogy for Classroom Delivery Enhancement organized by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies in Collaboration with AIMS between 23.08.2022 to 30.08.2022.

4.A one-week short term course on “Modern E-tools and Techniques for Research Article and Thesis Writing” organized by the Department of Biochemistry of Kogunadu Arts and Science College from 06-10-2022 to 11-10-2022.

Dr. V. Nithyakalyani ,Assistant Professor, attended the following training program

1.A FDP on Mentoring and Teaching Pedagogy for Classroom Delivery Enhancement organized by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies in Collaboration with AIMS from 23.08.2022 to 30.08.2022.

A FDP organized by New Prince Shri Bhavani Arts and Science College between 10.10.2022 – 15.10.2022 on “Advanced Methodology for Research and Quality Publications”

A one-week short term course on “Modern E-tools and Techniques for Research Article and Thesis Writing” organized by the Department of Biochemistry of Kogunadu Arts and Science College from 06.10.2022 to 11.10.2022.

Dr. V.Nithyakalyani, Assistant Professor,an article titled “Antibody Engineering” inS-Risks:Shaping the Far Future, with the ISBN:978381899960.

Dr. C.Banu Rekha, Assistant Professor,published an article titled “Genetically Modified Foods” in S-Risks:Shaping the Far Future, with the ISBN:978381899960.

Ms M.G Anu,Assistant Professor, published an article titled “11 Serious Consequences of Skipping Daily Breakfast” in S-Risks:Shaping the Far Future, with the ISBN:978381899960

DEPARTMENT REPORT PHOTOS

GUEST TALK I PHOTOS

“Impacts and Perspectives of IPR in Life Sciences” by Dr. N. K. Udaya Prakash, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Pallavaram, Chennai on 26.07.2022

CLUB ACTIVITY –I

FACULTY ACHIEVMENTS

Dr C.Banu Rekha Received “Fellowship award”FIAAM for the year 2021-2022 from Indian Association of Applied Microbiologist on 27.01.2023.