Microbiology
MICROBIOLOGY
“Besides God, Microbes are also ubiquitous”
Department of Microbiology was started in the year 1995. It has grown from strength to strength and offers up to the highest Research Degree.
The Department has successfully graduated more than 1087 (UG), 592 (PG), 100 (M.Phil,) and 10 Ph.D., students completed their course successfully.
The Department has successfully organized Seminar/ Workshop/ Internship/ Webinars/ at National and International level.
The Department has signed functional MoUs to promote the industry and institution interface. The Department has Centralized Instrumentation Facility (CIF) with sophisticated instruments providing a good research ambience to the students via HPLC, GC, and Multifocal microscope, PCR, Inverted Tissue Culture Microscope, Immuno fluorescent Microscope, AAS, Flame Photometer, Gel Documentation and Bioreactor.
Biominin Laboratories are functioning as the incubation center for Tissue culture, biofertilizers, vermicompost production, micro nutrient preparations for 14 crop varieties and mushroom cultivation to promote innovative business ideas and self-employment.
Faculty member of our Department has received Patent for “Poly herbal Wound Healing” Ointment.
Many funded projects (Management, UGC-SERO and TNSCST) are being operated by the Students and Faculty Members.
The students of our Department have excelled in both academic as well as extracurricular activities.
The Department has an excellent academic record of 81 University Ranks in UG with 6 gold medals and 120 Ranks in PG with 4 gold medals.
All the faculty members have enrolled in NPTEL and SWAYAM online certification for effective teaching. The Department has made significant contribution to the fungal taxonomy. So far, 258 new species, 35 varieties, 4 new genera, 6 new generic records, 36 new records and 6 are rare foliicolous fungi from India were discovered by our Research Scholars. Free Bioinstrumentation training programme is being conducted every year during the summer for other College students.
Faculty members are active in teaching, extension and research in different areas such as Environmental and Agricultural Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Biodiversity, etc. The Department serves as the portal for renowned placements in the life science sectors globally.
Vision, Mission & Objectives of Microbiology Department
Vision
Empowering the women students with quality education on microbes, microbial processes, products and the direct use of microbes, and to make them academics and entrepreneurs to serve the Agricultural society.Library is the repository of knowledge.
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The Wisdom of the students and teachers are to be enhanced and equipped with information regarding the recent developments in science and humanities and research.
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To motivate the students towards the exploitation of the potentiality of microbes and microbial processes for the betterment of the society.
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To develop pilot projects with the knowledge on microbes for the downstream processes.
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To make the learners to understand thoroughly the benefits that could be derived out of microbes and microbial processes.
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To evolve strategies for the services and production of goods using microbes.
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To prepare the students to work effectively with individual’s families and communities to plan, develop and manage relevant nutrition programmes.
Programme Outcome
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To promote and apply scientific knowledge for finding sustainable solution to solve the issues pertaining to society / industry
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Relate key concepts of scientific principles to various scientific phenomenon and their applications in day to day life
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Design solutions for complex problems or process that meet the specific needs with appropriate condition for public health, safety, cultural, society and environmental conditions
Programme Specific Outcome
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Students will develop skills to become good microbiologist and will have placement in various industries
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Microbiologist will be able to understand process and effectively evaluate microbial risks to products and processes.
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Apply communication skills, core values and environmental awareness with social responsibility for Entrepreneurship and employability
Faculty Details
Dr. V. Dhivaharan,
Dean and Director of R & D Cell
M.Sc.,D.E.M., Ph.D.,
Dr. A. Pannerselvam
Visiting Professor
D.Sc.,
Dr. K. Kandavel
Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Dr.N.Uma Maheswari
Vice-Principal & Head
M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Dr. M. Kannahi
Assistant Professor
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr. J. Victoria
Assistant Professor
M.Sc.,M.Phil,Ph.D,SET
Dr. R.Mangalanayaki
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr. G.Manimekalai
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Mrs.P.Maheswari
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. M.Phil., M.Ed.,
Mrs.T.Tamilvani
Assistant Professor
M.Sc.,M.Phil., B.Ed.,
Dr.M.Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor
M.Sc.,PGDBI., Ph.D.,
MOU'S
| S.NO | NAME OF THE CONCERN | TYPE OF COLLABORATION | JOINED FROM |
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1 |
Biominin Laboratory, Sundarakkottai |
Research and Extension activity |
10.2.2011 |
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2 |
Dr.C.A.K Polyclinic, Mannargudi |
Clinical training |
08.04.2011 |
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3 |
INMA, Team – 9, Ethiopia |
Research |
10.12.2012 |
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4 |
Biofarm, Coimbatore |
Research and Training |
27.03.2017 |
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5 |
Phytoproduct, Thiruthuraipoondi |
Research, Training and Marketing of Products |
26.08.2013 |
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6 |
Meenakshi Hospital, Thanjavur |
Research and Training |
15.07.2014 |
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7 |
Sri Amman Biocare, Thirukkanurpatti |
Research and Training |
10.10.2014 |
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8 |
TNAU, Coimbatore |
Research and Training |
11.11.2014 |
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9 |
TANFED, Chennai |
Research and Training |
11.11.2014 |
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10 |
Swiss Garnier, Chennai |
Research and Development |
26.12.2014 |
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11 |
IICPT, Thanjavur |
Research and Training |
02.01.2015 |
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12 |
Dr.V.B.Hosagoudar Bio Research Foundation, Killa,Bilagi-587116 |
Mycological Research |
27.02.2017 |
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13 |
Bharath Instrument care, Pudhukkottai |
Research and Training |
22.06.2019 |