Department of Biotechnology

SCOPE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY

VISION & MISSION

VISION:

To provide quality education for the young students and to expand their knowledge and understanding on the cutting edge technology of scientific and engineering principles underlying the field of Biotechnology.

MISSION:

The department is committed to train students to utilize their knowledge and expertise for the rapidly growing Biotechnology industry and to achieve a good working co-operation with experts from other related fields, also encouraging and preparing them for research activities in Biotechnology.

HOD’s Desk

Dr.R.Devika, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,PhD.,PGDBI.,M.Tech.,PhD.,
Professor & Head
Department of Biotechnology

Dr. R. DEVIKA, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,(Env.Sci.), PGDBI, M.Tech., Ph.D.,(BioEng.) is presently working as Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor. Her specializations are in Environmental Sciences and Bioengineering with 21 years of Academic experiences and 4.5 Years industrial experiences. She completed her Ph.D under CSIR – SRF Fellowship. She is a university holder right from Under Graduation till M.Phil. She is guiding three Ph.D scholars in various fields of expertise. She has published 72 research papers in several peered SCOPUS and Web of Science indexed National and International journals with high impact factors. She has presented and participated in 121 National and International conferences / seminars. She has published two books namely “ENZYME” and “FOOD MICROBIOLOGY”. She has been recognized as Editor In Chief for Basic Research Journal of Microbiology, Hononary Member of Editorial Board of IJBST group of journals and as reviewer for several reputed peer journals. She is an active Life member in several professional societies like Indian Science Congress, Indian Society for Technical Education, Society for Biotechnologist, Society of Biological Chemist, Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, International Association of Engineers etc. She has been as Chief Guest and delivered scientific lectures in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and in FDPs in various institutions / organizations. She has organized several guest lecture, workshops / Hands on training, National and International conferences and published proceedings with ISBN recognition. She has coordinated many awareness programs for villagers, school children, Polytechnic colleges and Engineering colleges in the areas of food adulteration, Nuclear energy, Vaccinations, Food and Nutrition, Vermicompost, Mushroom cultivation etc. She has submitted several research proposals to various funding agencies like Dissemination of innovative technology, ICMR, AICTE-ISTE, Tamil Nadu Council for Science & Technology, DBT, DBT-TATA Innovation Fellowship, DRDO etc. She has received sponsored funding for conduction of conferences, awareness programs, Earth Day celebration, Entrepreneur awareness program and for conducting Communal Harmony Celebrations from Govt. of India. She is a recipient of several awards such as “Swathik Award for Proficiency, “The Best Citizens of India Award, “Bharat Jyoti Award” ,“Certificate of Excellence”, “Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa Gold Medal Award”, “Life Time Education Achievement Award-2016”, “Inspirational Teacher Award”, “Human Handbook”, Short biography with photo in Asian Admirable Achievers, “Highest Research Paper Publications - 2018”.

(A) PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization for the solution of problems in the area of Biotechnology.

2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex biotechnology- oriented problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex bio-based problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations in the area of biotechnology.

6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional practice.

7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional biotechnological solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the technology practice.

9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the technology audience and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

(B) PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

PO1: To identify, formulate, design, analyse and develop processes and technologies for biotechnological products for societal usage and economically sustainable for the present and future.

PO2: To assess the human health and environmental issues and provide relevant professional mitigation measures and implementation of biotechnological tools.

PO3: To function in a multi-disciplinary team and understand the professional ethics and responsibilities and equip themselves for higher learning for addressing technological challenges.

(C) PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

PEO1: To provide the biotechnology graduates to have expertise in biotechnological aspects which will enable them to have a career and professional achievements in public and private sector

PEO2: Address the nuances of biotechnology in real life on application of microorganisms in industrial production of enzymes and products, downstream processing, genetic engineering, tissue culture and applications.

PEO3: Identify, design and develop biotechnological process and technologies to meet the industrial challenges and produce tools which a sound and economically viable and sustainable.