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Overview

The Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2002 with the goal of rendering innovative education to the learning aspirers. Department of Biotechnology offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programs. Since its inception, the Department has contributed a lot in terms of teaching, learning and research. We have a team of faculties who contributes much to the development of the potentials of students. Department enhances the knowledge base of students and creates research curiosity among students generating highly skilled human resource. The autonomy brings into force industry and research oriented syllabus and hour based curriculum helps the students to excel their knowledge towards innovate, incubate ideas and nurture the needs of society. The Department is approved and recognized as DBT STAR College Scheme since 2018, which also stimulates research interest as a team from under graduate level. With the support of the Management, DST-FIST and DBT STAR College Scheme, we equipped the research labs with modern equipments and infrastructures which kindle research interests among budding Biotechnologists.

Courses

Duration

3 Years

Commencement

July

Intake

60

Eligibility

H.S.C. Passed with

  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/ Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics/
  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science/
  • Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology /
  • Physics, Chemistry with Biotechnology (or)
  • Biochemistry (or) Microbiology
Duration

2 Year

Commencement

July

Intake

50

Eligibility

B.Sc. degree with any life Sciences having biological background, Biological Sciences (Biology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology/Zoology/Botany /Human Genetics/ Biomedical Genetics/Biomedical Engineering/B.Tech in Biotechnology/ Microbiology & Applied Microbiology, Plant Biotechnology /Animal Biotechnology/ Environmental Biotechnology/ Gene Technology/ Genetic Engineering/ Environmental Science/ Medical Microbiology/ Plant Science/ Nano Biotechnology/

Duration

1 year(FT) / 2 years(PT)

Commencement

November

Eligibility

M.Sc. Biotechnology / Life Science with 55% or above.

Duration

2 Years for M.Phil / 3 Years for M.Sc LifeScience Graduates

Commencement

June & November

Eligibility

M.Sc / M.Phil life Science with 55% or above.

Vision

To provide quality education for research expansion and to construct excellent bio entrepreneurship for self reliance and to inculcate value based education for societal development.

Mission

  • To impart knowledge and skills in students to equip themselves to face the emerging challenges in the society.
  • To contribute in the advancement of Science through applied research leading to the development of newer products and process.

 

Department Activites (2025-26)

Guest Lecture / Invited Lecture

S. No. Date Topic Resource Person
1 13-Sep-25 Dr. Sundaram Ganesh Ram
Managing Director, Applied Genomics Pvt Ltd. Coimbatore		 Genomics Assisted Accelerated plant Breeding Approaches for Sustainable Food Security

Seminar / Workshop / Conferences organized

S. No. Date Nature of the Event (Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop Title of the Event Resource Person
1 02-Sep-25 to 03-Sep-25 Hands on Training Animal Cell Culture – From Primary Culture to Cells Passage Dr. G. Suja
Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore

Faculty Professional Development Programme

S. No. Date Title Resource Person
1 05-Jun-25 to 06-Jun-25 and 09-Jun-25 Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology Dr. Ravikumar P
Senior scientist & Head, Iyarvi Research Center for Bioinformatics, Erode

Alumni Interaction

S. No. Date Title Alumni
1 30-Aug-25 Virtual alumni Interaction on "Building Startups from scratch -Life beyond 9 to 6" Ms. Maheswari Velusamy, Co-founder and COO of itboomi Inovations, Tirupur Alumnus Batch (2016-2021)

Co-curricular Activities

S. No. Date Name of the Event
1 12-Sep-25 World Ozone day Celebration-2025

Other Activities

S. No. Date Title Resource Person / Venue
1 18-AUG-25 to 19-AUG-25 Visiting faculty lecture on Enzyme Kinetics Dr. R. Ranjith Kumar
Associate Professor, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai
 

Archive (2015-2022)

 
 

Faculty Details

01. Professor and Head
chidambararajan
Dr.P.Chidambara Rajan
M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Sc.,(IT)., Ph.D.

drchidambararajan@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 20 years | Research: 20 Years

Specialization

Microbial Biotechnology and Cancer Biology

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02. Professor
Dr.K.Kalimuthu
Dr. K. Kalimuthu
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

deanresearch@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 23 Years | Industry: 7 Years | Research: 23 Years

Specialization

Plant tissue culture, Nanotechnology

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03. Professor
Suganthi
Dr.R.Suganthi
M.Sc., Ph.D., PGDBI., PGDNBT

suganthir@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 25.9 years | Research: 20 Years

Specialization

Molecular Biotechnology & Microbial Biotechnology

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04. Professor
Arungandhi
Dr.K.Arungandhi
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCRDM

arungandhi@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 21 years | Research: 15 Years

Specialization

Microbial Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering

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05 Professor
Arun
Dr.P.Arun
M. Sc., M.Phil., M.B.A., PGDCRDM., Ph.D.

arun@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 19 years | Research: 19 Years

Specialization

Microbial Bioprospecting

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06. Professor
Kathiravan
Dr. M.N.Kathiravan
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PDF (South Korea)., DMLT., PGDBI

kathiravanmn@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 15.9 Years | Research: 4 Years

Specialization

Metagenomics, Microbial Biotechnology, Bioenergy

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07. Professor
Shanmugavadivu
Dr.M.Shanmugavadivu
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET., PGDCRDM

shanmugavadivu@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 16.4 years | Research: 7 years

Specialization

Nanotechnology

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08. Professor
poongothai
Dr.M.Poongothai
M.Sc., Ph.D., PGDBI

drpoongothai@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 12.9 years | Research: 5 years

Specialization

Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology

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09. Associate Professor
Radhapalaniswamy
Dr.Radha Palaniswamy
M.Sc., PGDND., Ph.D., (NET)

radhapalaniswamy@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 10 years | Industry: 6 Years | Research: 3 years

Specialization

Cancer Biology

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10. Assistant Professor
Saranya
Dr.S.Saranya
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

ssaranya@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 7 Years | Research: 3 Years

Specialization

Microbial biotechnology

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11. Assistant Professor
Aarthi
C. R. Aarthi
M.Sc., (Ph.D)

aarthi.cr@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 3.4 years | Research: 2 years

Specialization

Microbial Biotechnology, Molecular biology

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B.Sc., Biotechnology

Programme Educational Objectives

The curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:

  • The curriculum is designed to enable the students to demonstrate a substantial understanding of concepts in key areas of Biotechnology and its applications.
  • Offer the students a thorough understanding and appreciation on basic principles of biotechnology
  • To supplement the academic input of students by way of seminars, conferences, guest lectures and industrial visits
  • To describe the common methods and applications of biotechnology with regard to micro organisms, plants, animals and pharmaceutical industries.

Programme outcomes

On the successful completion of the program, the following are the expected outcomes.

PO Number PO Statement
P01 The students will be able to identify, analyze and understand problems related to biotechnology and finding valid conclusions with basic knowledge in biotechnology.
P02 Graduates will be able to justify societal, health, safety and legal issues and understand his responsibilities in biotechnological practices.
P03 Provide education that leads to comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of biotechnology that will help to undertake any responsibility as an individual and as a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
P04 Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of project management when dealing with biotechnology problems.
P05 Students will possess hands-on-technical skills necessary for supporting biotechnology research activity and empower students with the ability to think and solve problems in the field of biotechnology.

 

M.Sc., Biotechnology

Programme Educational Objectives

  • This program will enable students to acquire knowledge on the fundamentals of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology.
  • It helps students to understand emerging and advanced concept in modern biology and guide them to take up their carrier in this field.
  • This program will facilitate the students to acquire knowledge in fields such as Genetic Engineering, Protein Engineering and Molecular Therapeutics.
  • The program will aid the students to learn the recent developments in the field of Genomics, Proteomics, Stem Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering approach.

Programme outcomes

On the successful completion of the program, the following are the expected outcomes.

PO Number PO Statement
P01 Impart quality biotechnology education to students and to develop young minds as outstanding scholars/ teachers/ entrepreneurs and responsible citizens.
P02 Apply their understanding of the commercialization processes to biotechnology products or services in future.
P03 Graduates of the course will have strong background in the interface of biotechnology and be able to use the tools in industry and/or institutes wherever necessary.
P04 Ability to design and carry out experiments (safely) and to interpret experimental data and apply the scientific method by developing valid hypothesis, designing experiments, gathering relevant data using current technology and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
P05 Develop an awareness of ethical issues in biochemical research and career options along with understanding of the area of biotechnology chosen.

Department Achievements (2025-26)

Awards and Prizes for Staff

S.No Date Name of the Staff Name of the Award Awarded by

1

23-Sep-25

Dr.M. Shanmugavadivu

Reviewer

Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research

2

23-Jul-25

Dr. S. Saranya

Reviewer

Frontiers In Medicine

3

1-Jun-25

Dr.M.Poongothai

Reviewer

Indian Journal of Physiology

Staff Recognitions

S.No Date Name of the Staff Nature of Recognition Organization / Institution

1

28-Aug-25

Dr.M. Shanmugavadivu

Resource Person for Training and Bootcamp

Shree Vidhyalaya Matric Hr Sec School, Coimbatore

2

11-Jul-25

Dr. K. Arungandhi

Resource Person for Day-3, Student Induction Program - 2025

Kathir College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

3

04-Jul-25

Dr.M. Shanmugavadivu

Judge for Annual Cultural Meet - Kalaicharal

KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore

4

13-Jun-25

Dr.M. Shanmugavadivu

Resource Person for FDP on Patent drafting

Nandha Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

Staff Presentation

S.No Date Name of the Staff Name of the Event Title of Presentation Organization / Institution

1.

04-Sep-2025 To 04-Sep-2025

Dr.M.Shanmugavadivu,

International conference on Frontiers in Biotechnology - 2025

Soil Microbiome

Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode

2.

04-Sep-2025 To 04-Sep-2025

Dr.Radha Palaniswamy

International conference on Frontiers in Biotechnology - 2025

Nanobiotechnology in Targeted Drug Delivery System,

Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode

3.

04-Sep-2025 To 04-Sep-2025

Dr Arun P

International conference on Frontiers in Biotechnology - 2025

Bioprospecting of Microbial Endophytes

Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode

4.

24-Jul-2025 To 25-Jul-2025

Dr.M.Shanmugavadivu

DBT-CTET sponsored Two-day National Conference on "Driving the Future with Biotechnology: Economy, Environment and Employment - BioE3"

Extraction of Protein from edible insects

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore

5.

20-Jun-2025 To 22-Jun-2025

Dr.M.N. Kathiravan

5th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies (CONIT 2025)

IoT-Integrated Graph Convolutional Networks and LSTM Models for Smart Plant Growth Monitoring in Controlled Environment Agriculture

K.L.E. Institute of Technology, Hubballi

6.

19-Jun-2025 To 20-Jun-2025

Dr.M.N. Kathiravan

1st International Conference on Radio Frequency communication and Networks

Precision Agriculture with wireless sensor networks using a hybrid K-means-DNN model for efficient irrigation

Sastra University, Thanjavur

Staff Participation

S.No Date Name of the Staff Event Organization / Institution

1.

20-Sep-2025 To 21-Sep-2025

Dr Arun P

FDP on Tech-Enabled Teaching for Tomorrow

Brighthawk Infotech Solutions PVT. LTD., Pune

2.

25-Aug-2025 To 30-Aug-2025

Dr.Radha Palanisamy

ATAL FDP on Ethics and values in professional practice

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Management, Mullana

3.

18-Aug-2025 To 23-Aug-2025

Dr.S.Saranya, Dr.P.Chidambara Rajan, Dr.Arun P, Dr.Shanmugavadivu, Dr.M.Poongothai, Dr.K.Arungandhi

FDP on AI & Cybersecurity for sustainable future

Hindustan Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

4.

04-Aug-2025 To 13-Aug-2025

Dr. P. Chidambara Rajan, Dr. K. Arungandhi, Dr. Arun P, Dr. M. Shanmugavadivu, Dr. M. Poongothai

Orientation on NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme

Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore

5.

06-Aug-2025 To 12-Aug-2025

Dr.S.Saranya

Short term Course on Research Methodology

Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore

6.

09-Aug-2025 To 09-Aug-2025

Dr. Arun P

Training on Microgreens Production

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore

7.

23-Jul-2025 To 31-Jul-2025

Dr. R. Suganthi

FDP on Emerging trends in lifesciences

Department of Biochemistry, FSH, SRM Institute of Science and technology, Chennai

8.

28-Jul-2025 To 28-Jul-2025

Dr. Arun P

Training on National Awareness Property Awareness Mission

Intellectual Property Office, India

9.

21-Jul-2025 To 25-Jul-2025

Dr.M.Shanmugavadivu

FDP on Drug Discovery and Human Health

GLA University, Mathura

10.

24-Jul-2025 To 25-Jul-2025

Dr.M.Shanmugavadivu, Dr.P.Chidambara Rajan, Dr.M.Poongothai, Dr.K.Arungandhi

National Seminar on An Omics Revolution on Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

11.

24-Jun-2025 To 24-Jun-2025

Dr.M.Poongothai

District Climate Change Mission Workshop

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

12.

21-Jun-2025 To 21-Jun-2025

Dr.M.Poongothai

Workshop on AI Tools for Teaching and Academic Writing

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

13.

09-Jun-2025 To 15-Jun-2025

Dr.M. Shanmugavaivu, Dr.K.Arungandhi

International FDP on Sustainable Development in Biosciences

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai

14.

05-Jun-2025 To 09-Jun-2025

Dr.M. Shanmugavaivu, Dr.S.Saranya, Mrs. C.R.Aarthi, Dr.M.Poongothai, Dr.Radha Palanisamy, Dr Arun P

Functional FDP on Molecular docking and Green Toxicology

Iyarvi Research Center for Bioinformatics, Erode

Staff Publications

S.No Name of the Faculty Title Journal Name ISSN / ISBN No., Date of publishing, Vol. No. Impact Factor Indexed in (SCI/WoS/UGC/SSCI/Scopus)

1

Dr. M.Poongothai,

Ms. Aswathy J K (RS)

Novel Perspectives on Quorum Quenching Properties, antibacterial, antioxidant and Phytochemical capabilities of different species-A systematic review

International Journal of Science and Research

ISSN:2319-7064

FEB-25, Vol: 14 (2), pp-142-147

7.101

-

2

Dr. M. Shanmugavadivu

Isolation, Purification and Partial Characterization of Protease enzyme from Guava (Pisidium guajava) leaves

International journal of Scientific research & Engineering trends

ISSN: 2395-566X

JUN-2025

Vol: 11 (3)

3

WoS

3

Dr. R Suganthi

In vitro Antioxidant and Wound Healing Potential of the Polyherbal Formulation Prepared from Traditional herbs

Arabian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

ISSN 2458-5920

JUN-2025

Vol: 10 (3) pp: 35-56

-

Scopus

4

Dr. Radha Palaniswamy

Hydro-processing of waste plastics to produce diesel under low processing temperatures using ionic liquid catalyst

Fuel Processing Technology (ELSEVIER)

ISSN: 0378-3820

JUN-2025

Vol: 276

7.7

SCIE, Scopus

5

Dr. M. Shanmugavadivu

Ms. Parvathy K (UG)

Harnessing Genomics for One health: A blue print for Equity, access, and action

International Journal of current science research and review

ISSN: 2581-8341

AUG-25

Vol: 8 (8), pp: 4295-4307

8.048

-

6

Dr. M.Poongothai,

Deepa O (RS)

Accessing fertility health: A comparative analysis of serum and seminal plasma levels of key book markers in fertile and infertile males

International Journal of Biosciences

ISSN: 2220-6655

JUL-25

Vol: 27 (1), PP- 156-171

-

-

7

Dr. R. Suganthi

Mrs. C. R. Aarthi

Shyni. M (RS)

Antony Berlin A (PG)

Kavinraj G (PG)

Shubhashri N (PG)

Karthik R (PG)

Evaluation of Garcinia species extract incorporated into chitosan and flaxseed emulsion for enhanced skin protection

Arabian Journal of medical and aromatic plants

ISSN 2458-5920

JUN-25

Vol: 11 (1)

-

Scopus

8

Dr. R. Suganthi

Mrs. C. R. Aarthi

Shyni. M (RS)

Antony Berlin A (PG)

Kavinraj G (PG)

Shubhashri N (PG)

Sanjaivarthan N (UG)

Anujha S K(UG)

Deepa Priya S (UG)

Akileshwaran K (PG)

Sussmitha K (PG)

Shanmugapriya C (PG)

Composite Fabric Food Packaging with Lactic Acid and Chitosan - Shellac Coating for Preservation of Tomato and Strawberry

Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences

(ELSEVIER)

ISSN 1995-6673

SEP- 2025

Vol 18 (3), Pages 437 – 448

0.25

Scopus

Students Presentation

S.No Date Name of the Student Event Organization / Institution

1.

4-Sep-2025

Srinithi.C.P and Mridula.B

International Conference on stem cell therapy for diabetics

Nandha College of Arts and Science

2.

12-Aug 2025

Dina.K.V

K.Deepadharsan

Ilakkiya S P

Pavithraa Devi D J

Praisy Evanglin C

National Level Inter-collegiate Idea Pitching Competition

PSG College of Arts and Science

3.

24-Jul-25 To 25-Jul-2025

Paveela M

Dwaraka M R

Karthikeyan R

National seminar on omics revolution on sustainable agriculture and environment

PSG College of Arts and Science

4.

24-Jul-25 To 25-Jul-2025

K.Deepadharsan

National seminar on omics revolution on sustainable agriculture and environment

PSG College of Arts and Science

5.

24-Jul-25 To 25-Jul-2025

Akshithavarna M

Harshiga R

Jismi K Joshy

Gangashree T

Abidharshan T

Periyasami P

Rahul M

Siddharthan V

National seminar on omics revolution on sustainable agriculture and environment

PSG College of Arts and Science

6.

24-Jul-25 To 25-Jul-2025

Sridevika M

NagarJUN S

Prasanna S

Sanmathi B

Vanjani N

Harnitha Sri P

Gokula Priya S

Nandhini G

Pavithra M

Hari Priya G

Mohammed Fasil K

National seminar on omics revolution on sustainable agriculture and environment

PSG College of Arts and Science

Students Participation

S.No Date Name of the Student Event Title of Presentation Organization / Institution Prize
1 27-Jun-25 Negadharsini. M One day national seminar on “Sustainable Environment Management for Future Generations” Environmental monitoring system KG College of Arts and Science II

Book / Book Chapters Publications

S.No Date Name of the Staff Name of the Book/ Book chapter Name of the Publisher Year of publication ISBN
1 Dr. M.N. Kathiravan Precision Agriculture with wireless Sensor network using a Hybrid K-Means-DNN Model for Efficient irrigation 1st International Conference on Radio Frequency Communication and Networks (RFCoN). IEEE, 2025. ISBN: 978-8-3315-1316-0 2025 SCOPUS
2 Dr. M.N. Kathiravan Leveraging IoT &CNN-CBAM for Early Blight detection and Optimal Fungicide application in Potato and Tomato Crops International Conference on Distributed Systems, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity (ICDSCNC). IEEE, 2024 ISBN: 979-8-3503-7544-2 2025 SCOPUS

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