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:

UG:

• Certificate programme in Laboratory Techniques
• Certificate programme in Food and Nutrition
• Medical Coding
• Finishing School – Training and Development Programme (Final Years)

PG:

• PG Diploma in Environmental & Sustainable Development
• PG Diploma in Food safety and Quality Management
• UGC-NET,SET and DBT-JRF Examination Coaching

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.
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 & Head i/c

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
PG

UG

Recent 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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  University ranks:
  UG: 6
  PG: 5