Vision
- To adopt viable strategies to address global socioeconomic challenges in Biotechnology.
Mision
- M1: To educate and nurture socially responsible Biotechnologists who can tackle global challenges.
- M2: To build vital state-of-the-art research facilities that impart core skills to student and faculty.
- M3: To promote entrepreneurship and startups.
- M4: To collaborate with world-class organizations to enhance the knowledge in Industrial and Research activities.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOS)
After 3 - 4 years of graduation, the graduates will be able to
- Have a strong foundation in Biotechnology in order to gain competence towards active Research and Industrial career opportunities.
- Have a thorough practical and problem-solving skills towards sustainable developmental goals.
- Have an expertise to uphold ethical practices and socio-environmental responsibilities in their profession.
The Department of Biotechnology is a vibrant and multidisciplinary hub that bridges the gap between biological sciences and cutting-edge technology. Established with a mission to foster innovation and excellence, the department aims to prepare students and researchers to address global challenges in health, agriculture, environment, and industry through biotechnological solutions. Biotechnology is a golden tool to solve some of the key global problems like global warming, Pandemics and above all; poverty. Recent advances in Bioprocess Engineering, Metabolic Engineering, Nutraceuticals, Food Processing, Bioremediation, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Bio-Nanotechnology and Bioenergy have made Biotechnology even more powerful. Career opportunities are plentiful both in India as well as in abroad with biotech & pharmaceutical companies, chemical, agriculture and healthcare sectors. They can also be employed in the areas of planning, production and management of bio-processing industries.
The Department possesses highly qualified faculty members from various Premier Institutions of India and abroad working on various frontier research areas of Biotechnology such as Biochemical Engineering, Metabolic Engineering, Food and Agricultural Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Biomaterials Engineering, Interfaces, Bioinformatics and Nanomaterials, Nanobiotechnology. This ensures world class curriculum and pedagogy. The department collaborates with various renowned academic and industrial partners worldwide to ensure students and researchers gain exposure to the latest developments in this field.
- Distinguished Faculty: Faculty members hold doctoral degrees from top institutions (IITs,NITs & State Universities) and have completed post-doctoral research at prestigious global institutions (e.g., City College of New York, UNIST, and NIT Warangal).
- Research Funding: Approximately ₹3 Crore has been secured from government agencies (DST, DBT) and consultancy projects for R&D.
- Research Contributions: Faculty have published over 120 research papers, including 25 in Q1 journals and 20 in high-impact journals, along with 13 patents and three startups.
- Student Achievements:Students have participated in events like the Guinness World Record in Khelo India, attended international programs, initiated four startups, and filed four patents.
- Placements: Graduates have secured placements in top companies like Zifo and MuSigma, with packages ranging from ₹4.6 to ₹5.6 LPA.
Programme Offered
UG Programme
B.Tech. Biotechnology
1.Food and Precision Agriculture
2.Regenerative Medicine, Health Diagnostics and Disease control
Minor
Bioprocess Control & Devices
Honors
Bioengineering
PG Programme
M.Tech. Biotechnology
Ph.D Programme
Ph.D. Biotechnology
Dr. P. Azhagu Saravana Babu
HoD - Department of Biotechnology
HOD Profile
Prof. P. Azhagu Saravana Babu, a visionary educator, mentor, and researcher with an unwavering passion for pushing academic boundaries. With 17 years of teaching and research experience, he has left an indelible mark on countless young minds. A true trailblazer in the field of Biotechnology, Prof. P. Azhagu Saravana Babu has secured multiple grants for his ground-breaking research, earning recognition from esteemed funding agencies like DST, DBT, and AICTE.
Prof. P. Azhagu Saravana Babu is passionate about his research in the area of Industrial Biotechnology, Food Process Engineering, and Nutraceuticals and published 3 patents, 50+ International research articles, and authored 1 Book with 10 Book chapters (CRC Press, London, Taylor & Series and Apple Press) and he has guided and produced 2 doctoral students.
With vast expertise in curriculum revision, Prof. P. Azhagu Saravana Babu has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic curriculum at Anna University. He has also accomplished Deputy Director (Research) at SSIET, Chennai and he spearheaded several prestigious funded projects and leading the Biosafety Committee as Chairman at Vel Tech.
As a certified Industrial safety expert, he has contributed to acquire research centre recognition at MVJCE, Bangalore and involved various Industrial Interactions, Incubations, MOUs and startups.
As a passionate researcher, inspiring mentor, and dedicated educator, Prof. P. Azhagu Saravana Babu is coordinating DBT sponsored PG programme as a Programme Coordinator and he is also overseeing international and Indian PhD scholars at Vel Tech. He has been awarded "Best Teacher" at MVJCE, Bangalore in 2009 and also awarded as a "Senior Research Fellow" by CSIR & UGC for the year 2012 and 2014 respectively.
He is also contributing to cutting-edge knowledge through associate editor and reviewer for reputed journals like Wiley Publications, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research and Journal of Food Process Engineering, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. He dedicated himself to improving research outcomes and expanding scientific knowledge. Let's explore the frontiers of knowledge together!
As a certified Industrial safety expert, he has contributed to acquire research centre recognition at MVJCE, Bangalore and involved various Industrial Interactions, Incubations, MOUs and startups.
As a passionate researcher, inspiring mentor, and dedicated educator, Prof. P. Azhagu Saravana Babu is coordinating DBT sponsored PG programme as a Programme Coordinator and he is also overseeing international and Indian PhD scholars at Vel Tech. He has been awarded "Best Teacher" at MVJCE, Bangalore in 2009 and also awarded as a "Senior Research Fellow" by CSIR & UGC for the year 2012 and 2014 respectively.
He is also contributing to cutting-edge knowledge through associate editor and reviewer for reputed journals like Wiley Publications, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research and Journal of Food Process Engineering, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. He dedicated himself to improving research outcomes and expanding scientific knowledge. Let's explore the frontiers of knowledge together!
Curriculum Structure
Faculty Publication Details
Ph.D & Placement Details
| S. No | Supervisor No | Supervisor Name | Designation | No. of Scholars Active | Vacancy Positions | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. P. Azhagu Saravana Babu | 26907.BI.19 | Professor | 4 | 4 | Food processing, Bioprocessing, pesticide degradation, development of high value products from industrial waste. |
| 2 | Dr. K. Jagajjanani Rao | 23003.BI.19 | Professor | 5 | 3 | Bio nanotechnology, Interfaces and Nanomaterials, Environmental biotechnology |
| 3 | Dr. R. Ravi Kumar | 35208.BI.22 | Professor | 5 | 3 | Bioenergy, Environmental biotechnology, Bioprocess technology, Algal technology |
| 4 | Dr. S. Mugesh | 23304.BI.19 | Professor | 5 | 3 | Biochemical engineering, Synthetic Biology, Metabolic engineering, Genome engineering and Biorefinery |
| 5 | Dr. Sai Sateesh Sagiri | 555017.BI.24 | Associate Professor | 0 | 6 | Food and Pharmaceutical biotechnology, Advanced colloids and soft materials, Biopolymers and nanomaterials, Medical biotechnology |
| 6 | Dr. R. Sai Nandhini | 49714.BI.24 | Assistant Professor | 2 | 2 | Biochemical Engineering, Food Biotechnology, Microbial development, Microbial pigments, Biorefinery |
| 7 | Dr. K. Tarangini | 24905.BI.19 | Assistant Professor | 3 | 1 | Food preservation, Biopolymers, Edible coatings, Bioplastics, applied microbiology |
| 8 | Dr. S. Chandra Mohan | 42010.BI.22 | Assistant Professor | 0 | 4 | Nanobiotechnology, Nanotoxicity, Tissue Engineering and Drug delivery |
| 9 | Dr. Sugumari Vallinayagam | 536016.BI.24 | Assistant Professor | 0 | 4 | Bioinformatics, Phytochemistry, Animal cell culture technology, Nanobiotechnology, Bioprocess Technology, Biofuels. |
| 10 | Dr. R. S. Achsah | 45813.BI.23 | Assistant Professor | 2 | 2 | Environmental Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Green solvents, Biomolecules, Phytopharmaceuticals |
| 11 | Dr.S. Shobana | 50515.BI.24 | Assistant Professor | 0 | 4 | Bio nanotechnology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Animal models |
| 12 | Dr. V. Leena Sharan | 568019.BI.24 | Assistant Professor | 0 | 4 | in vivo studies, Drug Formulation, Marine Algae Compound Isolation |
| 13 | Dr. N.M. Hariharan | 559018.BI.24 | Assistant Professor | 0 | 4 | Energy Conversion, Effluent Treatment Using Novel Approaches, Bioproduct Preservation at low temperatures, Nanoparticle Synthesis and Applications |
Pedagogy
Biotechnology is a broad field that includes developing and applying scientific ideas to biological systems, as well as teaching, practicing, and mentoring others in this area. The perception of the educational objective is that students should be proficient in autonomous creativity, interpersonal communication, and seamless integration. It is imperative that students pursue the program by solving engineering challenges, with an emphasis on the most recent scientific and technological advancements. The use of practical scenarios in instruction has become commonplace for the advancement of engineering aptitude and professional abilities. The combination of faculty-based research-based teaching, student-based activity-based learning, in-class instruction, field practice, substantial reading, teacher mentorship, and student self-study achieves effective teaching and learning outcomes.
The Students from the Department of Biotechnology got placed in various companies
