Research Department of Biotechnology

The Postgraduate (PG) and Research Department of Biotechnology plays a pivotal role in nurturing talent, advancing scientific knowledge, and driving innovation in the field of biotechnology through its academic programs and research endeavours. The sanction was accorded to the Department as a Research Center affiliated with M.G University in September 2023. The Research Center actively engages in research across diverse areas of biotechnology. This includes both fundamental and applied research aimed at generating new knowledge, developing innovative technologies, and contributing to scientific advancements. The Center often collaborates with industry partners, research institutions, and government agencies to leverage expertise, resources, and funding opportunities. The Center is funded by DST under the Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (FIST).

Research Guides

1. Dr. Sona S.Dev
2. Dr. Jini Joseph

Collaboration:

The department has signed an MoU with Zaara Biotech for collaboration for research & the development of innovative food products.

Consultancies:

Water quality analysis, Training on Mushroom cultivation

Research equipments:

Soxhlet extraction systems Hot air oven DNA Fluorimeter
Homogeniser Bacteriological incubator Refrigerated centrifuge
Colorimeter Refrigerators Microcentrifuge
Spectrophotometer Water bath Autoclave
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Dry bath Gel documentation system
Double Distillation Unit -1 Incubating shaker Micropipette
pH Meter Induction heater Room temperature shaker
Anaerobic jar Electronic balance Horizontal gel apparatus
Laminar Air Flow Micropipette – Vertical gel apparatus
– 20 Deep Freeze Research Microscope

Binocular Microscope

Monocular Microscopes

 Thermal Cycler
-80 Deep Freezer Rotary evaporator Real-Time PCR
Magnetic stirrer Ultrasonic cleaner Milli Q water unit
Heating Mantles Microwave Elisa plate reader
Rotary mixer