Microbiology

Department: Microbiology

Year of Establishment: 1995
Courses Offered:

• B.Sc. Microbiology
• M.Sc. Microbiology
• M.Phil Microbiology
• Ph.D Microbiology

Value Added Courses Offered:

• Mushroom technology
• Food quality assessment & Food analytical chemistry
• Diploma in Clinical Research and Medical coding
• Diploma in Molecular techniques
• Diploma in Clinical Research and Medical coding

Click to know more on Microbiology Department
Facilities:
No. of Labs: 3
No. of Classrooms: 7
Research Lab.: 1
Faculty Details

Dr. M Thangavel – Head

Qualification – M.Sc, Ph.D
Mail-id – microthangs@gmail.com
Phone No.:9489591066
Year of Joining – 1999
Experience:
30 Years
Area of Specification – Medical Microbiology
Memberships – Board of studies
(Research Guidance)
M.Phil – Yes
Papers Published National – 20 International – 17
Seminar/Conference / Workshop Organized – 15 Attended – 12
Presented – 7
Produced 6 Ph.D & 10 M.Phil Scholars
Awards:

• Received “Best Faculty Award” from Sree Narayana Guru College in the academic year 2018 – 2019.
• Received “Best Faculty Award” from Centre for Bioscience and Nanoscience Research in the academic year 2019 – 2020.

Books published : 2 Books
Patent Published: 1

Other Responsibilities:
Member – NAAC organizing committee
Member – Enquiry committee
Convenor/Member – Inspection committee to grant course affiliation by Bharathiar University
Chairman – Board of studies – UG and PG
Chairman – Central Valuation

Dr. Vinoth Kumar V – Assistant Professor

Qualification – M.Sc.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,Ph.D.,
Mail-id:- ven.vinoth @gmail.com
Phone No.:98656 78939, 97508 57961
Year of Joining – 2006
Experience:
16 Years
Area of Specification – Environmental Microbiology
Memberships – Board of studies (PG)
PublicationsInternational – 3
Seminar/Conference/Workshop
Organized – 10
Attended – 15
Presented – 8
Other Responsibilities:
Convenor- Graduation Day
Association incharge : Microbiology Department (2020-2021)
Member : Admission Committee
Member : Sports club
Member : Equal opportunities club
Organising committee Member: Intercollegiate cultural fest
Board of study member PG Microbiology (2017 -20)

Dr. A Vijaya Chitra – Associate Professor

Qualification – M.Sc, Ph.D
Mail-id – vijayachitra@gmail.com
Phone No.:9843110867
Year of Joining – 2007
Experience: 
13 Years 6 Months
Area of Specialization – Environmental Microbiology
Received Bharathiar University Research Fellowship for PhD   
Research Guidance: M.Phil /PhD- Yes
Publications: International – 3
Seminar/Conference/Workshop:
Organized : 10
Attended: State: 5, National: 15
Workshop : State: 1, National: 6
Presented: National: 18, International: 1
Awards:
Awardee of University Research Fellowship by Bharathiar University for Ph.D Program
Developed e-content (5 Modules – Paper Environmental Biotechnology; Modules M-13, M-35,M-36,M-37 and M-38) for e-PG pathsala (epgp.inflibnet.ac.in) a UGC MHRD project focused on National mission on education through ICT.
Awarded “Certificate of appreciation” by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) led OSDD Consortium, in appreciation of the contribution to the ‘Connect to Decode’ programme to re-annotate the Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome.
Worked as a faculty coordinator for the Open Source Drug Discovery project (OSDD) Phase I in IPW (Interactome /Annotation Pathway) – Dec 2009 to April 2010 and also as a curator for the onsite phase quality control of the annotated data in CSIR headquarters, Delhi

Other Responsibilities:
Board of Studies member of PG Microbiology Board of Bharathiar University
IQAC – Co-cordinator
Innovation Ambassador – Institution’s Innovation Council
Member in Research Committee
Member in Grievance cell
Member in Science Club

Dr. T R Juby – Assistant Professor

Designation : Assistant Professor
Qualification : M.Sc.,Ph.D.,
Email : jubyashik@gmail.com
Experience: 13 Years
Papers Published :International: 1
Conferences Attended : National: 3
Specialization : Industrial and environmental microbiology
Other Responsibilities:
Placement Cell Member
RED cell member
Science Club member
Acted as women cell member
Acted as add on course incharge
Acted as association in charge of Microbiology department

Dr. G Geetha – Asistant Professor

Designation : Assistant Professor
Qualification : Ph.D
Email : geethasekarpoo@gmail.com
Experience: 2 Years
Phone No. : 9944036349
Papers Published : International: 4
Conferences Attended : National: 1 International: 3
Seminar Attended National: 3
Workshop : State: 1  
Specialization : Industrial and environmental microbiology
Other Responsibilities:
Nature club Member
Staff club member

UNIVERSITY RANKS
UG:

PG:

Recent Activities[2019-2020]

• Department of Microbiology organized a webinar on 05.1.21 via Google Meet platform at 11am. Resource person Dr.S.Kalaiarasu, Professor of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram spoke on the topic “Novel Biotechnological Approach in Organic Agriculture”. In his talk, he highlighted on Organic farming at global and national level, hazards of chemical fertilizers, general prospects and certification process of organic fertilizers. A total of hundred participants including staff and students benefited.
  

• Department of Microbiology organized an innovative webinar on 15.12.20, at 2 pm through the online platform Google Meet. Faculty and Students of the department participated in the same. Resource person, Dr. P Srinivasan, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, Rathinam college of Arts and Science delivered the talk on the topic “Developing Innovative Microbiological Technologies to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance”. He elaborated on antimicrobial resistance in Indian and International scenario. He also emphasized on the traditional and innovative technologies in determining the antimicrobial resistance.
  

• Microbiology Association was inaugurated on 03.11.2020 via Google Meet at 11 am. An international webinar followed with a special inaugural address was delivered by the chief guest Dr.Senthilkumar Balakrishnan, Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology, Haramaya University, Ethiopia. The webinar titled “Probiotics for Human Health started with what is Probiotics and elaborated on Probiotics food, characteristics sources, its effects on microflora of human body and their effect on our health.
  

• The Department of Microbiology organised a webinar on the Topic “Multifaceted Perceptions of Microorganisms in Environmental Sustainability” on 31st October, 2020 at 5 PM and through Google meet. Seventy six participants including Faculty and Students participated passionately. Dr. K Karthikeyan, Senior Scientist and Head, Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Gujarat was the speaker for the event. He emphasized on the importance of the microorganisms on plant health and productivity focussing on the benefits of rhizosphere. He narrated how in Gujarat desert’s the multifaceted mechanisms had protected the environment. He had shed light onto the precise mode of action and ecophysiology of the multifaceted microorganisms. Question and answer session was followed after the resource person’s address.
  

• The Department of Microbiology organized a webinar on 16.05.2020. Resource Person: Dr. S. Dhiva, Assiatant professor and Head, Sree Narayana Guru College, Alathur, Palakkad, delivered the webinar on the topic “Decoding Covid-19. The webinar covered the entire aspects on Covid -19, including the structure, mechanism of infection and all pathogenisis process of Covid -19. The Webinar was conducted through Zoom.
  

• The Department of Microbiology organized a webinar on 15.05.20. Resource Person: Mr. Vishnurudra A.M, Freelance trainer, Chief Marketing Officer – IPRO, delivered the webinar on the topic “ The Third Eye: The cyber World”. He explained the risk of using Android devices and a comparison was done on Corona Virus and Computer virus. The Webinar was conducted through Zoom and E-certificates were provided to all the registered participants.
  

• The Department of Microbiology organized an International webinar on 14.05.20. Resource Person Dr. Gnanendra Shanmugam T, Assistant Professor (International Research Professor) Microbial Genomics Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam Universitry, Gyeongsan, South Korea delivered the talk on “Metagenomics: Uncovering the Microbiome”. He elaborated on Microbiome, Metagenomic protocol and its applications in different fields. The Webinar was conducted through Zoom. Peoples from different parts of country participated in the same and E-certificates were provided to all the registered participants.
  

• Department of Microbiology conducted association valedictory function on 05.03.20 at 10.30AM in Vivekananda Hall. Chief Guest Dr.Kannan Thangavelu, HoD, Emergency medicine, Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital, Neelambur, Coimbatore delivered a seminar on “Practical aspects of Emergency medical condition” focused on the awareness and importance of emergency medicine along with chest compression, Artificial respiration to recover a patient from critical state. In addition he also highlighted on the tips to rescue accident casualties, snake bite, poison and seizure cases. Dr.T.M Ashraf, General Physician, City Medical Centre, K.G.Chavadi, delivered a lecture on “Current trends in Microorganisms and their resistance”.
  

• The department of Microbiology organized a National Conference MicroMeet’20” on 20.02.20.The chief Guest Dr. Surendra Gopal, Professor and Head , Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikara, Thrissur, delivered the inaugural address and delivered the talk on “ Microbial Fertilizers – An eco friendly and cost – effective inputs for sustainable agriculture”. Dr R.Sathyamoorthy, special guest, delivered a lecture on “Nanoparticles and its applications” and Dr M.Ilangovan, Principal, presided over the function. Forty five participants presented papers and posters in their research areas. Best paper and poster was awarded.
  
  

• The Department of Microbiology in association with Science club organized “Micro.Sci.Expo” an exhibition exclusively for non science students on 14.02.2020 in the department of Microbiology. Chief Guest Dr. Meenatchi Sundaram, Associate Professor inaugurated the exhibition and Dr.M.Ilangovan presided over the function. More than seventy five exhibits including working models, still models and charts were included in the exhibition. The main focus of the exhibition was to provide an insight in to the scientific basis of day to day events. Students from all departments visited and benefited from the same.
  

• In connection with National Deworming Day, Dr.M.Thangavel, Professor and Head, department of Microbiology, delivered a special talk on the effects of Helminthic infection and deworming techniques on 10.02.2020 at Centre for Bioscience and Nanotechnology Research, Eachanari, Coimbatore. He spoke about Soil Transmitted Helminths and other parasitic infections and its risks, sources, mode of transmission, pathogenicity, diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis. Current International and national status of the parasitic infection and significance of deworming in children of 1-14 years was also deliberated.
  

• To observe “International Leprosy Day”, the Department of Microbiology, organized a Seminar cum awareness camp entitled “Leprosy detection and Awareness camp” on 25.01.2020 at 10.30 am at K. G. Chavadi. Chief Guest: Mr. Rajkumar, Health Inspector, Primary Health Center, K. G. Chavadi, Coimbatore, explained about the source and complications of leprosy infection along with the treatment and prophylatic procedures. He also demonstrated how to physically identify a leprosy patient and highlighted on how to care a leprosy patient and support them for their happy living. The students were then taken into the chavadi village and had a field analysis on the detection of leprosy including the Anganvadi school childrens.
  

• The Department of Microbiology, conducted a Guest lecture on “Gynaecological issues” on 23.01.2020, at 10.30 AM in Microbiology Lab I. Resource person Ms. Saratha, Health Inspector, Primary Health Center, K. G. Chavadi, Coimbatore delivered the lecture focused on personal hygiene and gynec related issues.
  

• The Department of Microbiology, conducted an extension activity on “Importance of Nutritious Food and Personal Health” on 22.01.2020 at 2.00 PM in Government High School, K. G. Chavadi, Coimbatore. The staff members created awareness about nutritious foods to maintain healthy life.
  

• The Department of Microbiology organized a Seminar entitled “Cloning in Bacteria” on 09.01.2020, 2 PM. Chief Guest: Dr. R. Vijayaraghavan, Dean (Biosciences), Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. He delivered a lecture on difference between the clone and cloning and different methods involved in cloning. He also discussed in detail about screening procedures. Venue: Vivekananda Hall.
  
  

• The Department of Microbiology organized a Seminar on “Identification of fungi causing ocular infection” on 09-01-2020, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest: Dr. C. S. Shobana, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. The lecture focused on eye infections, causative microorganisms, symptoms and identification of the sample by microbiological as well as molecular methods. She also discussed phenotypic and genotypic observation of ocular infection and differentiation of microorganisms by advanced method like phylogentic tree and sequencing and also other methods to compare the microorganisms. Venue: Vivekananda Hall.
  
  

• The Department of Microbiology conducted a seminar on “IPR and Patenting Procedures” on 19-09-2019, 10.30 AM. Chief Guset: Jothi Murugan, Proprietor, Invenire – patenting Agencies, Coimbatore. Venue: Vivekanada Hall
  
  

• PG and Research Department of Microbiology conducted a rally on “Awareness on Mosquito Control” in connection with World Mosquito Day on 20-08-19, 1.30 PM. Venue: K.G.Chavadi.
  

• PG & Research Department of Microbiology screened a documentary film on humanitarian Values for PG students in connection with World humanitarian day on 19.08.19, at 1.30 PM. Venue: Vivekanadha Hall.
  

• PG & Research Department of Microbiology conducted a photography competition in connection with World Photography Day on 19.08.19 in the department at 1.30 PM.
  

• PG & Research Department of Microbiology conducted Alumni Meet on 16.08.19, 11.30 AM.
  

• Organized Association Inaugural function and Guest Lecture on “Biofertilizers” on 14-08-2019, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest: Dr. N.Kannan, Former Professor & Head, Dept.of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. Venue: Vivekananda Hall.
  
  

• The department conducted an international seminar on “Publications and Misconduct” on 05.08.2019,10.30AM.Chief Guest : Dr.P.Manikandan, Associate Professor, Dept. of Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Kingdom of Suadi Arabia, Venue: Conference Hall.
  

• Organized Commemorative Lecture Series Lecture on “Microbial participation in Environmental Cleaning” on 31-07-2019, 10 AM. Chief Guest: Dr. P. Lakshmanaperumalsamy, Former Emeritus Professor, Dept.of Environmental Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
  

• The department in association with Tamil Nadu Police department has conducted an awareness rally on ‘Drug abuse’ on 27.09.2019 at chavadi Pudur. The Sub – Inspector Mr.Manoj delivered an eye opening speech on the ill effects of the drugs and its consequences.
  

• Signed MoU with Centre for Bioscience and Nanoscience Research, Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu on 03-06-2019.
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  • Organized Association Valedictory Function and Guest Lecture on “MICROBE ASSOCIATED MOLECULAR PATTERN (MAMP) SIGNALING IN PLANT IMMUNITY” on 27-02-19. Chief Guest: Dr.Vidhyasekaran, FNA. Former Director TNAU.
    
  • Organized Workshop on “Bioinformatics” on 22-02-2019. Resource Person: Dr. Shanthipriya, Assistant professor, Department of Microbiology, CMS college of science and commerce.
    
  • Organized Micro Meet 2019 National conference on “Innovative Approaches in Biosciences” on 21.02.19.
    Resource Person(s):
    Dr.U.C.Jaleel, Principal Scientist, OSPF NIAS Drug Discovery Lab, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore.
    Dr.Murugadas V,Scientist, Microbiology, Fermentation and Biotech Division, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology.
    
  • Organized Workshop on “Microbiological Staining Techniques” for Biochemistry and Biotechnology students on 15-02-2019, 10.30 AM. Resource Person: Dr.M.Thangavel. Venue : Microbiology lab1.
    
  • Organized “Micro Almesse” food fest on 14-02-19. Venue: GF Block.
    
  • Organized Rally on Helmet Awareness on 09-02-19. Venue: Ettimadai.
    
  • Organized Rally on Plastic Awareness on 08-02-19. Venue: K.G. Chavadi.
    
  • Organized Rally on road safety conducted on 08-02-19. Venue: Velanthavalam Road.
    
  • Organized Guest lecture on “APPLICATIONS OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
    AND DST-STEP FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES” on 11-01-2019, 10.30 AM. Resource Person: Dr. S. P. Suriyaraj, Scientific Officer in Nanotechnology, PSG – Science & Technology Entrepreneurial Park (PSG – STEP), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.
    
  • Organized Association Inaugural Function and Special Address on “Next Generation Sequencing and its Applications in Microbial Science” on 12-09-2018, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest: Dr. M. Modhumita Dasgupta, Scientist-F, IFGTB, Coimbatore.
    
  • Micromeet ’18 – National Conference on Innovative Approaches in Biosciences is organised on 21st Feb.,2018. Dr Murali Gopal, Principal Scientist, Central Plantation Crop Research Institute, Kasargod will deliver the Inaugural Address. Dr T R Krishnan, Vice- Chairman, SNGET will preside over the programme.

                        

  • Organized  a food festival “Micro Almesse” on 10.01.2018.  The Food fest was conducted to generate fund for Charity purpose. More than 900 students and staff participated in the program. Entertainments like Mehandi, Games, Selfie spot and Horror room were also conducted.

                            

  • Microbiology Association was Inaugurated on 08.08.2017. Dr. P. Lakshmanaperumalsamy, Emeritus Professor,
    Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, elaborated the “Scope & Opportunities for
    Microbiologists” and created awareness among the microbiology students regarding the various roles of microbiologists in the
    fields like Food Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Marine Microbiology.
    Shri.K.A. Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary, SNGET presided over the function and Dr. K.V. Surendran, Principal offered his felicitations.

                          

  • Organized a “Blood Group Identification Camp” on 22.06.2017 at Government School, Chaavadi Pudhur.The Blood group
    of the school children and teachers were identified and reported.

                        

  • The Department of Microbiology conducted an Awareness Rally on “Dengue Fever” on 21.06.2017. Dr. K. V. Surendran, Principal presided over the function. The students and staff members created awareness among the public in Chavadi pudur by explaining the sources and control measures to prevent Dengue fever. Dr. M. Thangavel, Head, Department of Microbiology, addressed the school children and created awareness at Government School, Chavadi pudur, Coimbatore.

  
  ACTIVITIES (2016-17):

  • The Microbiology Association activities for the academic year 2016- 2017 was inaugurated on 12^thAugust 2016 by Dr. C Kunhikannan, Scientist E, IFGTB, Coimbatore
  • Final year UG and PG students visited medical exhibition MEDISCENE ‘16 on 17^th June 2016 organized by Coimbatore Medical college, Coimbatore.
  • A Guest lecture on ‘’Biological control on crop pest – Sugarcane Prospective’’ was delivered by Dr. J. Srikanth, Principal Scientist, Entomology Section, Sugarcane Breeding Institute on 18^th August 2016.
  • As a mark of World Humanitarian day, on 19^th August 2016, Dr. I Maria Yesuraja, Professor and Head, Dept. of Social Work, delivered a special lecture on “Humanitarainiasm’’
  • Mr. Balaji, Director, Thaavaram Agro Foundation, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on ‘’Vaccine Production’’ on 7^th September 2016.
  • To build Self-confidence and Entrepreneur skill among students, the Department organized “Micro Almesse” a fund raising programme to help the needy on 8^th September 2016.
  • The Department Organized a guest lecture on “Organ Transplantation”. The importance of organ transplantation was explained by Mr. Rajesh, Royal College of Nursing, Coimbatore
  • Dr. S. Sudha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology, Dr. NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, served as a resource person on 30^th December 2017 and delivered a seminar on “Mighty Microbes”.
  • The Department organized a seminar on “Awareness of road safety” delivered by Mr. Kamala Kannanformer Traffic warden and a live demo on “How to make traffic free driving” was explained by Mr. Chandrasekar, Ambal Auto Maruthi driving school On 10^th March 2017, forenoon session .
  • On 10th March 2017, afternoon session First aid on road accidents – a demo was given by Dr. Amareswar Reddy, Professor, Emergency Medicine Department, PSG hospitals, Coimbatore

  INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

  • As a highlighting feature, Department organized an International Seminar on “Research prospects of Microbiology in Netherland” on 20^th February 2017. Dr. Kalpana Ethiraj, CEO, Amsterdam, Netherland delivered a special lecture. Dr. M. Padmanabhan, Course Director, IAS Academy, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore delivered a special lecture on “Career Opportunities in Central and State services”.

  EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

  • As an Extension Activity, Department organized an Awareness programme, on “Safety measures to prevent Malaria, Dengue and Swine flu” in K.G. Chavadi Village in the month of January and February, 2017.
  •  In association with Women empowerment cell of SNGC, the Department of Microbiology conducted a rally on Gender Equality on 8^th March 2017.