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Associate Professor and Head,
Coordinator, DBT PGT and STAR College Schemes
PG & Research Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology
National College (Autonomous),
Tiruchirapalli – 620 001.
Tamil Nadu, India
+91 97864-25226
+91 70102-26431
mohamedjaabir@nct.ac.in
The history of biology traces the living world from ancient to modern times. Biological sciences such as Botany and Zoology became increasingly professional scientific disciplines from the beginning of the 18th century. With a better understanding of life forms and the fading of boundaries with technology that helped delve into the depth of molecular biology, today, these studies have become more focused and purposeful for application, benefiting mankind. Thus, Biotechnology and Microbiology are realized for their importance in the present times rooting from the basics of life forms such as plants, animals and microorganisms.
The Department of Biotechnology, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli, was established in 2011 with a firm objective to provide quality teaching and learning in the fields of modern science, focused on practical learning, leading to original research contributions of global standards. As proof of growth, the Department of Microbiology was initiated in the year 2013 to impart knowledge on the beneficial and malevolence impacts of microorganisms on society and later merged with the Department of Biotechnology. After a decade, today, the department offers UG and PG courses are offered in both disciplines, possesses the best possible infrastructure to nurture 250 students and hosting 14 faculty members.
The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology in National College stands tall in reputation in terms of quality education, updated training and career guidance as it is recognized under DBT PG teaching & under the DBT star college scheme. The PG research and teaching departments have thus opened up lead research avenues for post-graduate and doctoral students in molecular oncology, genetic engineering, animal health, bioinformatics, data mining, plant and animal biotechnology, marine microbiology, freshwater microbiology, plant microbiology, and integrated research areas. The department has signed MoUs with the National Research Center for Banana (NRCB), Tiruchirappalli, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Targenix private limited (Chennai), Fermentech GSV (Thanjavur), and Vivagen Lab Dx (Chennai), to impart and exchange academic and research outputs and training. The Biotechnology and Microbiology department thus provides state-of-the-art facilities for studies about plant tissue culture, animal cell/tissue culture, microbiological research, toxicology, cancer biology, aquaculture, metagenomics, and stem cells. Both the UG and PG students are given supervised access to the departmental labs 24x7 and are strongly encouraged to practice science. The National College Culture Collection Centre (N4C) was initiated in January 2022, which holds more than 220 microbial strains currently and are screened for various application potentials such as lipases and amylases, nano-particle synthesis, probiotic, and dye degradation activities.To add wings to its research vision, the department in the academic year 2020-2021 has attracted five additional faculty members with research and teaching expertise with International post-doctoral research experience in molecular oncology, neurotoxicology, animal health science, aquaculture, bioinformatics, agricultural/soil microbiology, aquatic biotechnology / biofuel and metabolic engineering.
Biotechnology and Microbiology are closely inter-related to each other in terms of the fundamentals and applications. Biotechnology includes many or most of the concepts and different laboratory techniques of Microbiology and similarly, Microbiology completely depends on the biotechnological methods. There are both common and uncommon areas of study and employment for Biotechnology and Microbiology in general. For an instance, common areas for Biotechnology and Microbiology include that of Fermentation, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Diagnostics etc. while the two disciplines largely stay apart or differ in the aspects of Animal / Plant Biotechnology and its application areas such as Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART / IVF), Cell Culture based productions etc.
National College offers the best and practical exposure to the students both in Biotechnology and Microbiology in the common inter-twined facilities that are highly resourceful and vast. Be it, short term projects or internships or research collaborations, or advanced instrumentation, students of Biotechnology and Microbiology are given equal exposure and importance across disciplines in all the activities, building their confidence in curricular and extra-curricular activities. Team of faculty members with Post-Doctoral experience in India and Abroad having different research background / specializations in the fields of Biotechnology and Microbiology in the department at NCT, give the students winning edge in understanding the subjects and practical learning; leading to remarkable exposure favouring higher studies and placements
By its nature, Biotechnology that encompasses the domain of Microbiology as well, Biotechnology offers wide area for learning, including the knowledge and application areas of Microorganisms, Plants and Animal as well.
Biotechnology includes many or most of the concepts and different laboratory techniques of Microbiology and similarly, Microbiology completely depends on the biotechnological methods. There are both common and uncommon areas of study and employment for Biotechnology and Microbiology in general.
For an instance, common areas for Biotechnology and Microbiology include that of Fermentation, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Diagnostics etc. while the two disciplines largely stay apart or differ in the aspects of Animal / Plant Biotechnology and its application areas such as Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART / IVF), Animal Cell Culture / Plant Tissue Culture based productions etc.
Success of any educational / Degree programme lies on the plight of placement of students in various avenues of the field of interest. Biotechnology is nowhere less when it comes to placement of its students. In-fact, there is a huge demand of ‘trained’ biotechnologists in Research and Industrial sector. To meet the needs for quality biotechnologists and skilled personnel, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, launched M.Sc., Biotechnology programme from the academic year 2011 – 2012.
This is something our Indian students ought to know. Pursuing biotechnology is best at the postgraduate level and that too by those who have fundamental knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry. This is because, the essential part of Biotechnology, all the employment and research opportunities are wound around the fundamental concepts and their application.
UGC, New Delhi, has recognized the facilities and expertise available at Biotechnology, National College, Trichy, to launch a Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Bioprocess Technology (PGDBPT). This is a Post MSc / MTech programme being offered principally to turn a naïve biotechnologist into a well-trained industry-ready professionals.
Govt. of India recognizes the importance of Biotechnology for the mankind and therefore established an apex body called the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), with its office functioning at the CGO Complex, New Delhi, that forms a part of the Ministry of Science and Technology. DBT, New Delhi, is responsible and the authority to release grants, approve, frame guidelines for Biotechnology related research, productions and services including the academics.
DBT-India has recognized the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology at National College, under DBT-PG Teaching Scheme and DBT STAR College Scheme.
DBT, Govt. of India, has recognized the Department of Biotechnology, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli, to offer MSc Biotechnology offering scholarships and other financial supports for the students admitted through an All India Entrance Exam named as GAT-B. GAT-B qualified students are eligible to receive a scholarship of Rs. 5000/- per month as per the guidelines laid down by DBT-India. For eligibility conditions and other scheme related details,
visit DBTs websiteStudents need to undergo a proper training in advanced instrumentation techniques and operation of special equipment such as a Fermentor or Bioreactor which the students would get at National College which is all set to establish the Fermentation Facility and other major such facilities such as Animal Cell Culture and Plant Tissue Culture to the research level.
For collaborations in research and academia in the area of Stem Cell Culture and Therapy, Department of Biotechnology at National College, Trichy has a tie-up with Trichy Institute of Regenerative Medicine (TIRM) at Trichy Medical Centre and Hospital, Trichy.
Animal cell culture technology is another area where a student learns the basics of exciting field called Stem Cell Culture and ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology). Ideal laboratory training would eventually facilitate and lead to take up a career in any of these new fields either at research or service level.
Be it industrial placement or research, there goes few strategic development and mentoring of the students all along the two years of the degree programme and it is the major role of the faculty who would make the students realize the two – years of study is not only for earning a Master’s degree but also to get ready and trained for the job or research thereafter.
Faculty with Post-Doctoral experience in India and Abroad having different research background / specializations in the fields of Biotechnology and Microbiology in the department at NCT, give the students winning edge in understanding the subjects and practical learning; leading to remarkable exposure favouring higher studies and placements.
Students of MSc Biotechnology programme are most privileged to be trained in all the high-end instruments like the Flow Cytometer, Scanning Electron Microscope, X-Ray Diffraction, GC-MS, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, HPLC, FT-IR, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer etc. Direct training in such instrumentation not only makes them aware of the job opportunities, but also increases their level of confidence to win in industrial job market.
Not every job suits every candidate under the MSc Biotechnology programme. The choices are as wide as the interests of the candidates. Right counselling and guidance of the candidates help them choose jobs from a variety of opportunities in various industries and sectors. However, through MoU’s, professional collaborations and contacts, students are directed and assisted for placement in Clinical Embryology, Bioinformatics, Biopharma, Diagnostics and many more.
To offer quality Higher Education to the younger generations, especially from rural India, who are economically and socially backward, to liberate themselves from prejudice, oppression and ignorance and to gain knowledge for their bright future.
To attract the best faculty in the fields of modern biology satisfying the needs of the curriculum, academic and industrial research pertaining to Biotechnology and Microbiology
To create world-class infrastructure in modern biology and open it for the students across disciplines and institutes to learn it through problem solving approach
To attract and expand facilities in the department through funded projects and to nurture students / scholars in the inter-disciplinary research possible
To collaborate with other academic institutes and industries and; enrich knowledge base for the faculty, students and scholars
To empower students with technical and managerial skills in order to emerge as an entrepreneur and expand the horizon for other such aspirants
To provide a learning platform for the students and scholars through short/long-term projects and collaborations across disciplines
To think for the society and address the local problems in terms of providing solutions and awareness, taking modern biology to the layman’s understanding and outcome.
| Programmes Offered |
|---|
| B.Sc., Biotechnology |
| B.Sc., Microbiology |
| M.Sc., Biotechnology(Under DBT-PG Teaching Program) |
| M.Sc., Microbiology |
| Ph.D. Biotechnology (Full-Time/Part-Time) |
Dr. MOHAMED JAABIR M S
Number of Research publications : 18 Books: 1, On-Going Projects: 1
Area of Specialization : Cancer Biology
Scopus author ID: 35774748100
Contact : 9786425226
E-Mail : mohamedjaabir@nct.ac.in
Dr. M.A. Akbarsha
Contact : 9790995854
E-Mail : rc@nct.ac.in
Ms. MIRIAM SHEBA V
Contact : 9884726278
E-Mail : miriamvalentine@gmail.com
Ms. VARUNA K
Contact : 9003671011
E-Mail : varunak@nct.ac.in
Ms. CROSSWIN S
Contact : 9003809715
E-Mail : crosswins@nct.ac.in
Dr. ARUN K
Contact : 9500262658
E-Mail : arunk@nct.ac.in
Dr. RAJARAJAN T
Contact : 9486574499
E-Mail : biorajarajan@gmail.com
Dr. Rohini Gomathinayagam
Contact : 9791918261
E-Mail : rohinigomathinayagam@yahoo.com
Dr.Chinnamani Prasannakumar
Contact : 9865929945
E-Mail : cprasanna@nct.ac.in
Dr. Vasanth Dhakshinamoorthy
Contact : 8870866899
E-Mail : vasanthbt@nct.ac.in
Dr. Vijaya Prabhu. S
Contact : 9597885145
E-Mail : vijaybt@nct.ac.in
Dr. RamKumar T.R
Contact : 9500393108
E-Mail : molbioraam@gmail.com
Dr.Parthiban Subramanian
Contact : 9566239210
E-Mail : parthibanbt@nct.ac.in
Shamsheerali L
Contact : 9188619318
E-Mail : shamsheerivf@gmail.com
Rs. 21,900/- per semester
Rs. 18,500/- per semester
Rs. 26,900/- per semester (for the Open seats – 15 Nos.)
Contact, program co-ordinator for fee structure under DBT-PG Teaching Scheme.
(offered in collaboration with NCIF, NCT)
Rs. 25,000/- per annum for accommodation
Rs. 2500/- (Approx.) per month.
A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by State or Central Board of Secondary Education or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or) Biology / Botany / Zoology as the subjects of study and with a minimum of 50% overall aggregate of marks.
Pass in Bachelor Degree in any branch of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Agricultural Sciences or equivalent from any recognized University of National and International repute.
Students with Bachelor Degree in B.Tech. Biotechnology, Agriculture or MBBS or equivalent are also eligible.
The students must have secured at least 55% marks in the qualifying examination from a recognized University or Institution.
Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination can also eligible; subject to their passing the examination before admissions.
(as per the recommended guidelines of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu)
International Students can apply for B.Sc Biotechnology / B.Sc Microbiology or MSc Biotechnology through online applications.
Additionally, International applicants are adviced to contact Dr. M.S. Mohamed Jaabir through email (mohamedjaabir@nct.ac.in) or whats app (+91 9786425226)
The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology has signed MoU’s with many academic and industrial organizations of National and International repute. The list is not limited to:
NRCB comes under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, and is of national importance being the only research centre dedicated for Banana. NRCB focuses on the crop improvement, production, postharvest management and protection. ICAR-NRCB has a field gene bank consisting of 373 banana germplasms, well-equipped research laboratories for genetic resources management, crop improvement, molecular biology, Virology and biotechnology. They also have a successfully functioning business incubation, IPR, consultancy processing and technology commercialization and transfer. All these resources mean a great place for learning for the students in Biotechnology and Microbiology. For faculty, the research facilities at NRCB is highly resourceful for collaborative research. The MoU is focused on these aspects of student internship / training and research collaboration for faculty with the scientists at NRCB. Similarly, certain instrumentation and exclusive research facilities in the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology at National College, Trichy, will also be open for the scholars and scientists of NRCB.
For student/staff exchange, training programmes, utilization of resources and research collaborations
Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Ltd. is the flagship company of HC Kothari Group, established in the year 1961 pioneers in the production of sugar, co-generation of power, production of industrial alcohol from molasses and bio-compost from press mud. Kattur unit established in the year 1961 is located about 30km from Trichy at Kattur, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy.
For student/staff exchange, training programmes, utilization of resources and research collaborations
The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, National College signed MoU with the Department of Animal Health and Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. The MoU was to initiate research collaboration, the student internship program at the University and bilateral use of research facilities between the organizations.
The Department has recently signed anMoU with Targenix Pvt Ltd. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on 02/07/2021 to facilitate a collaborative research and training, institutional development, information dissemination exchange of faculty and students. The linkage hereby formed shall henceforth benefit / contribute each partner institution’s objectives / mandate. Targenix Pvt Ltd offers Genomics research and Bio analytical service organization offering cutting edge solutions to researchers across diverse fields such as human health, agriculture, animal science, wildlife and forest conservation, bio-energy, microbial and environmental genetics. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Head and faculty members of the Department and Dr.KanagarajanUmapathi, Director, Targenix Pvt Ltd.
Apart from the campus drive with profession relevant to Biotechnology and Microbiology, our students find employment through references from their mentors in the department and alumni, who are in alignment with the relevant industries.
Biotechnology or Microbiology, both are highly interdisciplinary and requires ability to work with people from wider background such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, engineering, food science, agriculture, animal science etc. Some of the fields where students get absorbed are as follow:
The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology houses some of the exclusive facilities in the areas of Animal Cell Culture, Microbiology and Bioprocess Technology. With this, consultancy works for students / scholars / researchers from other organizations are being undertaken on request. Some of the analysis that are undertaken are not limited to the following:
Contact via email or the google form given below:
The Department has excellent facilities for teaching and research in Modern Biology and Biotechnology, namely, Animal Cell Culture, Plant Tissue Culture, Fermentation technology, Microbiology, Immunology, Environmental Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Genetic Engineering.
The department houses every facility for the teaching and learning of Biotechnology from PG level up to research level with an exclusive National College Instrumentation Facility (NCIF) which is equipped with Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrophotometer (GC-MS), FT-Infra Red Spectrophotometer and Fluorescent Spectrophotometer.
Besides, the faculty engage actively in research and are in process of equipping the Laboratory further through research grants. Over the past few years, Crores of rupees have been obtained as grant from DBT, MoES, DST, SERB, UGC and TNSCST. The laboratory is virtually open on all days through 24 hours to enable immersive and intensive laboratory training / research. That’s why, the facility is an exclusive place for Biotechnology / Microbiology
The Fermentation Facility of the Department has wider range of Bioreactors such as Stirred-Tank / Photo-Bioreactor / Air-lift / Fluidized Bed Reactors.
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) at NCIF
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) at NCIF
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) at NCIF
Program Co-ordinator Dr. M.S. Mohamed Jaabir
Program: DBT PG Teaching Scheme
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 130,00,000/-
Duration : 5 Years
Purpose: To Strengthen Curriculum and Laboratory Facility in UG
Program Co-ordinator Dr. M.S. Mohamed Jaabir
Program: DBT STAR College Scheme
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 104,00,000/-
Duration : 5 Years
Purpose: To Strengthen Curriculum and Laboratory Facility in UG
Principal Investigator: Dr. M.S. Mohamed Jaabir
Project Title: STUDY ON THE ANTI-CANCER PROSPECTS OF THE COELOMIC FLUID OF EATHWORM
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 34,00,000/-
Duration : 3 Years
Principal Investigator: Dr. S. Senthil Kumar (Co-PI)
Project Title:Geobiotechnological study of late Pleistocene and Holocene sea-level changes along the coast of Tamil Nadu using geomorphological and microbiological indicators.
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 45,00,000/-
Duration : 2 Years
Principal Investigator: Dr. S. Senthil Kumar
Project Title: Strategic Approach to Re-use Biologically degraded and Photo-catalytically treated Textile Waste Water for Crop Irrigation to encourage Water Use Efficiency in the Textile Valley of Tamil Nadu
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 13,85,000/-
Principal Investigator: Dr. M.S. Mohamed Jaabir
Project Title: A Molecular investigation on the onset of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the maternal micronutrient deficient offspring
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 15,86,000/-
Principal Investigator: Dr. S. Senthil Kumar
Project Title: Advanced Oxidation process and microbial treatment for toxicity-free Effluent disposal.
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 25,00,000/-
Status: On-going.
Principal Investigator: Dr. S. Senthil Kumar
Project Title: Biorestoration of Textile Effluent-polluted Soil for Tirupur Region through Vermistabilization and subsequent evaluation of Crop Plants.
Fellow ship: 1 (One)
Name of the Research Scholar: M. Muruganandham
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 2,69,000/-
Status: On-going.
Programme Offered: Post Graduate Diploma in Bioprocess Technology
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 60,00,000/-
Programme Co-ordinator: Dr. M.S. Mohamed Jaabir
Faculty Position under the Scheme: Three (3)
Maximum number of students alloted: 15
Principal Investigator: Dr. S. Senthil Kumar
Project Title: Strategic approach for the Treatment of textile wastewater and its re-use in agriculture to reduce the demand-supply gap on water in the textile valley of Tamil Nadu.
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 2,60,000/-
Status: On-going
Principal Investigator: Dr. M. S. Mohamed Jaabir
Project Title: Study on the anti-cancer activity of coelomic fluid of earthworm in cancer cell line.
Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 3,40,000/-
Status: On-going.
Department of Biotechnology holds more than 300 volumes of books and audio-visuals in digital format. Any student of National College (Autonomous), Trichy may borrow the e-book in a CD form from the collection and carry it to their places for use.
Titles are available in fundamentals of Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology and other subjects
| Wikipedia Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotechnology |
| Dept of Biotechnology - Ministry of Science & Technology, GOI | http://dbtindia.nic.in/index.asp |
| Directory of Open Access Journals | http://www.doaj.org/doaj?cpid=77&func=subject |
| Nature Publishing Group | http://www.nature.com/biotech/index.html |
| Biotechnology in Europe | http://www.biotechnology-europe.com/ |
| Science Daily | http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/plants_animals/biotechnology/ |
| Fierce Biotech - Industry Daily Monitor | http://www.fiercebiotech.com/ |
| Scientific American | http://www.scientificamerican.com/biotechnology |
| Natural News | http://www.naturalnews.com/biotechnology.html |
| Biology Online | http://www.biology-online.org/kb/biology_articles/biotechnology.html |
| Bio Med Central | http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcbiotechnol/content |
Biotechnology: The Destiny of Mankind :Biotechnology – The awesome technology of the modern age science. From home brewing to Human cloning, watch what it could do to us in future…
IVF is an ART – a new career for Biotechnologists : IVF is an ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) - skill that requires a good animal cell culture handling technique.. watch this video searching for a morula after a successful IVF.
Grams Staining : A common tool in bacteriological technique videographed for understanding the procedure for beginners in Biotechnology at PG level.
Changing culture medium for animal cells in culture flask : Changing the culture medium is an important procedure in the maintenance of cell culture in laboratory. It involves careful examination of the culture and aseptic transfer of fresh medium.
Examining Primary Cell Culture for media change : Establishing primary cell culture is a basic experiment that one has to learn in animal cell culture techniques. Once cultured, these cells and most cells tend to form monolayer of cells. Maintenance of the culture is based on careful microscopic examination of the culture and its subsequent passage. The video demonstrates examination of a primary cell culture (mice hepatocytes) after 24 Hours in 25 sq. cm flask
Preparing a fermentor for an experiment : Working with a fermentor involves careful preparation of the fermentor vessel for the purpose. The video shows the preparation of the vessel by the students while doing an experiment.
Fermentor Designs – Stirred Tank & Air-lift : Stirred tank fermentor is a basic model to understand a fermentor at industrial scale. Air-lift fermentor is a modified vessel for a different purpose. Watch these two vessels under working conditions.
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