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.
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
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Recent Activities[2019-2020]:

• 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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