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Microbiology

Mission

  • The Mission of Department is to enrich students’ knowledge and skill in the fieldof  Microbiology.
  • Advance the frontiers of knowledge about microbes and their roles in all natural processes.
  • To Create highly qualified, knowledgeable and competent microbiologists.

Vision

The vision of the department is providing leading education and innovative research expertise in different fields of Microbiology.
Genesis
The Department of Microbiology was started in the year 2015.The Department is having all amenities for the basic microbiological research. The Department is committed to excellence in Education,research and extension. Over the years,the department has received grants from various funding agents.The Department also organize trainings, workshops for students and scholars on various advance fields of Microbiology. Standard curriculum as per the TANSCHE syllabus is followed and being updated periodically to improve the subject knowledge and skillsof thestudents to clear CSIR-UGC, NET, SLET, TNPSC competitive Examinations.
Prominence:
Alumni of Microbiology are working in various higher educational institutions, research centres and various reputed companies both in India and abroad.
Programmes offered:

  • M.Sc Five year Microbiology
  • M.Sc Two year Microbiology
  • Ph.D  Microbiology

Thrust Areas of Research:

  • Microbial Nanotechnology
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Bioactive Molecules
  • Organic Farming
  • Metagenomics
  • Biofilm studies
  • Waste Management Technology

     Research Equipments:

  • BOD Incubator
  • Uv-Visible spectrophotometer
  • Deep Freezer
  • Laminar safety cabinets
  • Cooling centrifuge
  • Bacteriological Incubator
  • UV-Transilluminator

Research outcome:

  • Patent Granted:  3
  • Patent Filed:  2
  • Ph.D  Awarded:  88
  • Publications:  360
  • Project Funding Received:  65 Lakhs

Highlights of the Department:

  • Smart classrooms
  • Well equipped PG and Research Laboratory
  • RO water purifiers

Student Activities:

  • Research colloquium
  • Microbiology society
  • Mentor-Mentee system
  • Training and placement
  • Annual sports,Literary &cultural Events
  • NSS

HEAD

Dr.D. SANGEETHA

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & HEAD i/c
Department of DIV. OF MICROBIOLOGY
E-Mail : sangeethadau@gmail.com
Mobile. :9486680815