Biotechnology

Department: Biotechnology

Year of Establishment: 2003
Courses offered:

• B. Sc. Biotechnology
• M.Sc. Biotechnology
• M.Phil. Biotechnology (Full Time)
• Ph.D. Biotechnology (Full Time)

Value Added Courses:

• Bionanotechnology and its Medical Applications
• Medical Coding
• Certificate Program in Nutrition and Health

Facilities: 3 Labs & A department library with text & reference books

Department Mail-ID:sngcbiotechnology@gmail.com

Faculty Details

Dr. Geetha Lakshmi – Associate Professor & Head

Qualification : M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D., PGDBI
Email : s.geethalakshmi@gmail.com
Mobile : 9952411764
Experience : TOTAL: 13 Years
Papers Published: International: 10
Seminar Attended: State: 12 National: 20 International: 6
Conferences Attended: State: 5 National: 15 International: 3
Research Guidance: M.Phil. and Ph.D.
Specialization : Plant Functional Genomics
Life Time Memberships:

• Biotechnology Society of India
• European Biotechnology Network
• International Association for Engineers
• Indian Academies and Researchers Association

Dr. P. Prakash – Assistant Professor

Qualification : Ph.D.,M.Sc (Biotech).,M.Sc(En. Sci).,PGDBI,DMLT.,
Email : meetinprakash@gmail.com
Mobile : 9788508869
Experience : TOTAL: 2 yrs(Research)
Papers Published: National: 1 International: 13
Workshop Attended: National: 12 International: 3
Conferences Attended : National: 13 International: 10
Book Chapters : 3
Patent : Indian Patent (waiting for approval)
Specialization : Environmental Biotechnology
Life Time Memberships:

• Biotechnology Society of India
• European Biotechnology Network
• International Association for Engineers
• Indian Academies and Researchers Association

Mr. C M Mukundan – Assistant Professor

Qualification : M.Sc.,
Email : mukundancm96@gmail.com
Mobile : 9809565164
Seminar Attended National: 2
Conferences Attended National: 2
Workshop Attended National: 2
Specialization : Microbiology
Life Time Memberships:

• European Biotechnology Network
• International Association for Engineers
• Indian Academies and Researchers Association

Dr. G. Ashok – Assistant Professor

Qualification : M. Sc.,M.Phill.,Ph.D.,
Email : ashokmku@gmail.com
Mobile : 9865791848
Papers Published National: 1 International: 4
Conferences Attended National: 4 International: 2
Seminar Attended National: 4 International: 1 5Trainings/Workshops: 8
Specialization : Microbial Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Life Time Memberships:

• European Biotechnology Network
• International Association for Engineers
• Indian Academies and Researchers Association

Dr. C. Viswanathan – Assistant Professor

Qualification : Ph.D.,
Email : viswanathan.ibt@gmail.com
Mobile : 8754685208
Papers Published 7
Conferences Attended National: 4 International: 5
Seminar Attended National: 2 International: 1 5Trainings/Workshops: Trainings: 4 Workshops: 3
Specialization : Biotechnology
Life Time Memberships:

• European Biotechnology Network
• International Association for Engineers
• Indian Academies and Researchers Association

Ms. A. Reshma – Assistant Professor

Qualification : M.Sc.,
Email : reshmapkd1991@gmail.com
Mobile : 8754294543
Papers Published: International: 4
Conferences Attended: State: 5 National: 5 International: 5
Specialization : Microbial Biotechnology

Life Time Memberships:

• Lifelong member of National academy of Biological Sciences
• Life member of Indian Science Congress
• European Biotechnology Network

University Ranks
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Recent Activities[2019-2020]:

• The Department of Biotechnology organized the Valediction of its Association “INTEGRINS” on 26-02-2020, 2 PM. Venue: Conference Hall. Chief Guest: Dr. A. Anitha, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. She gave a lecture on the topic “A Journey from Indian Mythology to Modern Technology”. In her talk, she explained the concepts of Indian traditional practices and its correlation with the concept of science. Taking the examples from Ramayana, Mahabharatha and other epics, she explained the notion of invitro fertilization, live telecast, xenograft, digital vision and other modern technology.
  

• Dept. Of Biotechnology, SNGC organized a One Day International Conference on Current Trends in Biotechnology on 05.02.2020. Around 89 participants from different colleges participated and presented posters. Chief Guest: Dr. P. Rajiv, Post Doctoral Fellow, Nanjing Agriculture University, China. Guests of Honour: Dr. Senthilkumar, Rayalaseema University and Dr Saravanan from Chettinad University. Best posters were awarded.
  
  

• Organized Alumni Guest Lecture and Career Guidance Program on 28-9-2019. Dr. K. Rijesh, Chief Technical Officer, C-6 Labs, Cochin and Mr. Vineeth Vasu, Senior Manager, Basil Biosolutions, Bangalore were the Chief Guest.
  

• MoU signed with C-6 Labs, Cochin for Funded Project on 25-09-2019.
  

• Organized One Day Training Programme on “Human Rights for Students” on 20-09-2019, Sponsored by National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi.
  

• Organized International Seminar on “Recent Research in Bioscience” on 03-09-2019. The resource person was Dr. T. Dhanalakshmi, Department of Biology, Ministry of Education, Republic of Maldives.
  

• Organized Alumni Meet on 20-08-2019. Alumni students of various batches participated and interacted with each other.
  

• Organized Hands on Workshop on “Conventional PCR Techniques” in association with Himedia Laboratories, Coimbatore on 25-07-2019 for the III UG and II PG students. Mr. Sudheswaran, Zonal Manager, Himedia Labs was the trainer.
  

• Organized Inauguration of Association – “INTEGRINS” on 24-07-2019 at 10.00 AM in the Conference Hall. Chief Guest Dr. A. Sangilimuthu, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore.
  

• Organized Awareness program on “Plastic-Free campus” on 23-07-2019, 10.00 AM at the College Campus.
  

• Organized Industrial visit to Mysore, Hampi, Chikmagalore and Coorg from 16th July to 19th July 2019 for III B. Sc. Biotechnology. Visited “Planet Earth aquarium” at Mysore on 19-07-2019. Mr C M.Mukundan , Ms A Reshma were the staff members accompanied them
  

• Organized Parent – Teachers Meeting for the II B. Sc. Biotechnology students on 13-07-2019, 10:00 AM in Biotechnology Lab
  

• Organized an Awareness program on “Organic Waste Management” on 03-07-2019 at K G Chavadi, 01.30 PM.
  

• Observed World Environment Day by creating “Awareness on Environment protection and Afforestation” for the students of Elementary school, C G Pudur on 07-06-2019 at 10.00 AM.
  

• Observed World Environment Day by creating awareness on Environment protection and Afforestation for the students of Elementary school, C G Pudur on 07.06.2019. Planted seedlings in and around the campus of Elementary school, C G Pudur and explained to the students the methods to save nature and to maintain a clean environment.
  

• Signed MoU with Accent Techno Soft, 203, Nehru Street, Ram Nagar, Coimbatore – 641009 for conducting Value Added Program in Medical Coding on 03-06-2019.
  

• MoU with Centre for Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Research, 461/3 Amman Nagar, L & T Bypass Road, Eachanari Post, Coimbatore – 641021 on 03-06-2019.
  

Activities:

• Organized Guest Lecture on “Advanced Bionano Materials for Futuristic Applications” on 10-01-2019, 2 PM. Venue: Vivekananda Hall. Resource Person: Dr. K. Kadirvelu, Scientist “F”, DRDO Coordinator & Joint Director, Bharathiar University Campus, Cbe.



• The Department of Biotechnology has conducted the valedictory function of the biotechnology association on 09/10/2018. Dr. S. Prakash, Director, School of Creative Science, SAN International College of Arts and Science was the chief guest.
• Guest Lecture On “ Great Things Never Come From Comfort Zone” (30.06.2017), by Dr.P Pon Meenakshi, Associate Professor, SNGIMS
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• GUEST LECTURE ON “SKY IS THE LIMITS” was organised on 28.06.17. Mr.K.B. RADHAKRISHNAN,HOD,DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY was the resource person.
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• The Inauguration of Biotechnology Department was held on 08.08.2017. Dr.R Bakyaraj, Head, Dept of Bioscience,SNMV College,Coimbatore was the chief guest.
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• Thirty Nine Students from final year B.Sc Biotechnology went for a Three Day Industrial-Visit to Mysore, Bengaluru, Chikmagalur, and Coorg from 12.8.17 TO 15.8.17.
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