Department of Biochemistry
About the Department
The Department was established in the year 1995. The main objective of the Department is to equip the students and to provide an avenue for Biochemists so as to contribute substantially to the future prosperity of our community. The Department offers a broad based multidisciplinary course guaranteeing employment in a variety of sectors viz., Pharmaceutical industry, Clinical and Forensic Science Laboratories, Agrochemical Companies, Food /Beverages Industries, Public Health Laboratories, Cosmetic Industries, Environmental Pollution Control, Safety and Quality Control, Medical Transcription, Medical Coding etc., Scientific research prospects in Research Institutes specialized in Genetic engineering, Clinical trials, Clinical database Management etc.,
Vision
- To equip the students with Systematic knowledge, Skills and Scientific understanding and provide an avenue for Biochemists so as to contribute significantly to the future prosperity of our community.
Mission
- To recognize the potential of individual students and ensure they meet their career ambitions and life goals.
- Continuing experimentation in the use of new technologies to support more effective teaching and extend educational opportunities.
- Enhance Research activities for better Standards and Excellence in Teaching, Research and Consultancy Programs.
- Emphasizing service as an integral part of teaching and life-long learning.
Courses Offered
- B.Sc. (Biochemistry)
Eligibility
Candidates who have passed +2 examinations conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Government of Tamil Nadu with Physics/ Botany/ Zoology/ Nursing/ Biochemistry/ Agricultural Science/ Computer Science/ Home Science along with Chemistry / Biology as one of the main subject or DMLT or Diploma in Pharmacy (or) Pharmacology (or) Diploma in Health Science are eligible to join this programme.
Duration of the course
3 Years; Full Time
- M.Sc. (Biochemistry)
Eligibility
B.Sc Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics/ Microbiology / Life sciences / Botany/ Zoology / Nutrition & Dietetics / Chemistry / Polymer chemistry / Industrial chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Clinical Lab Technology / Medical Lab Technology
Duration of the course
2 Years; Full Time
- M.Phil (Biochemistry)
- Ph.D (Biochemistry)
Eligibility
As per Bharathiar University Norms
Duration of the course
Full Time / Part Time
Eligibility
PG degree in Biochemistry/ its related field of medicine
Duration of the course
Full Time / Part Time
Value Added Course
- Organic Farming
The Department of Biochemistry funded under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME is well equipped to perform research in different areas of biology with
- UG Biochemistry Lab
- PG Biochemistry lab with computer facility
- Microbiology lab
- Plant Tissue culture lab
- Spectrophotometers
- UV/Visible Spectrophotometer
- Refrigerated centrifuges
- Fluorimeter
- PCR machine
- Flame Photometer
- High Speed Centrifuges
- Statfax 2000 semiauto analyser
- Laminar flow chamber etc.
- Millipore Double Distillation water Unit
- Digital Food Tester
- Digital TDS meter
Sophisticated biochemical laboratory equipments such as
- The departments of Biochemistry & Biotechnology in Association with Anti Drug Committee organized Science Exhibition Competition on “Drug Awareness” on 17.08.2022. Among 20 teams participated, the Best 3 teams were awarded with Cash Prizes.
- The Department of Biochemistry conducted the Intradepartment Competition-Express & Impress – Bioflair’22 for Biochemistry students on 07.09.2022. The Winner and Runner Trophy were awarded to III B.Sc & II B.Sc Class students respectively.
- The Department of Biochemistry organized Quiz Competition – Biobrainz for Biochemistry students on 13.09.2022.
- The Biochemistry Association - Symbion’22 activity was inaugurated by Chief guest Mr. V.P.S.Radhakrishnan, Managing Director, M/s Angel Starch and Food Pvt Ltd, Erode on 14.09.2022 . On this occasion, the Biochemistry Department signed a MoU with M/s Angel Starch and Food Pvt Ltd, Erode.
- The Department of Biochemistry organised a Guest Lecture on “Viruses that could save millions of lives Antibiotics to antibiotic resistance and phage therapy” on 29.09.2022 and the Resource Person was Dr. Prasath Manohar, Research Scientist (NIH-NIGMS), Center for Phage Technology (CPT), Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texaz A & M University, USA.
- The Star Departments (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics) of KASC was organized the Two Day National Workshop on “EAT, CNA, SNA IN PFMS E-Governance’ from 06.10.2022 to 07.10.2022. Mr.S. Francis, Senior Accounts Officer, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India PFMS, New Delhi and Dr.S. Mehalingham, PFMS Nodal Officer, V.H.N.Senthikumara Nadar College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar served as Resource Persons.
- The Department of Biochemistry arranged Industrial Visit to Ganesh Consultancy and Laboratory Services, Mysore for I B.Sc, II B.Sc and II M.Sc Biochemistry students from 17.10.2022 to 18.10.2022.
- Department of Biochemistry arranged Industrial Visit to Malanadu Co-operative Tea Factory, Vagamon for III B.Sc and I M.Sc Biochemistry students from 17.10.2022 to 18.10.2022.
- The Star Departments (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics) of KASC conducted Students Orientation Programme on “Leading Your Way to Achievement..!” for first year star department students on 20.10.2022 and Ms. Meera Natarajan, Educator, Mentor and NLP Trainer, Founder – Success Programming, Pune was the the Resource person on the occasion.
- The Biochemistry Department in association with Institution Innovation Council (IIC) & Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) organised the Entrepreneur Talk Series on 26.10.2022 and Dr. D. Muthu, Managing Director, Primas Bioscience Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore served as a Chief Guest.
- A Special Lecture on Innovation Based Research on 05.11.2022 Dr. J. Ghayathri, President – IIC KASC,Associate Professor,Department of Computer Science (PG), KASC as the resource person
- The Biochemistry Department organised a Workshop on “Foldscope and its Applications” with Dr.Anupma Harshal, Superheroes against superbug fellow Consultant, Women in STEM, Science Communication and Public Engagement to the Government of India, Mumbai as the Resource Persons on 29.12.2022.
- Department of Biochemistry arranged Industrial Visit to Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd, Pallipalayam for B.Sc Biochemistry students on 03.01.2023 and on 05.01.2023.
- An Extension activity on “Health Care Camp for Government School, Thimbam” was arranged in association with NSS, Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode as a Part of DBT Star College Scheme on 09.01.2023
- An Extension activity on “Health Care Camp” was arranged in association with NSS, Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode at Valayapalayam, Gobi on 14.02.2023.
- Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 15.02.2023 in association with Lions Club of Erode, Midtown and JCI, Erode. About 353 students donated blood and Erode Government Hospital, Government Erode Medical College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu Voluntary Blood Bank and Research Centre, Erode and Lions Blood Bank collected the blood units.
- An Extension activity on “Health Care Camp for Public” was arranged for Public in association with M/s. Chem-Tech Bio Lab at Kanakkampalayam, Tirupur on 20.02.2023.
- The Biochemistry Department organised a Two Day Workshop on “Molecular Techniques” with Ms. V.Keerthana (Alumni), TANSCHE – Junior Research Fellow, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore as the Resource Person on 23.02.2023 and on 24.02.2023.
- STAR Departments (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics) in association with KASC Science Forum celebrated National Science day on 28.02.2023 and conducted various competitions for Students. The competitons organised were Logo Designing, Poster making , Science Quiz, Science Model Exhibit, Content Creation, Start up – Innovative Ideas. Students enthusiastically participated in the competitions and the top three Winners in each event were given certificates along with Cash Award. Dr.Jayaprakash Natarajan, Senior Consultant, Data analytics, Infosys, Bnagalore was the Chief guest. On this occasion, Students of our College who have volunteered for humanitarian service and made a remarkable contribution to the Society were honored with ‘Responsible Citizen Award’.
- The Biochemistry Department organised a Two Day Workshop on “Cheminformatics” with Mr.R.Muthuswami, Technical consultant, Bioxplora, Bengaluru as the Resource Person on 02.03.2023 and on 03.03.2023.
- The Department of Biochemistry arranged a Guest Lecture on “Preparation for Competitive Examinations and Career Guidance in Biochemistry” on 06.03.2023 and the Resource Person was Ms.Shobana (Alumni), Industrial Cooperative Officer, Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tamilnadu, Chennai.
- The Departments of Biochemistry and Biotechnology organised a Faculty Development Program on “Emerging Trends in Biological Research” on 27.04.2023 and the Resource Person was Dr. Balasubramaniam Annamalai, Scientist, Ophthalmology Department, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
- 4th DBT Internal Advisory Committee Meeting for the Academic year 2022-2023 was organized by the DBT Star Departments of Kongu Arts and Science College on 12.05.2023 with Dr. R.Rajendran, Former Principal and Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore and Dr.R.Parvathi, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics, Vellalar College for Women, Thindal as Resource person.
- A Five day National level Faculty Development Programme on "Advancing towards Sustainable Teaching and Learning Pedagogy" was organized by DBT Star College Departments under DBT Star College scheme on 02.08.2021 to 06.08.2021 with Dr.Sulthan Ahmed Ismail, Ms.Meera Natarajan, Dr.Manu Mangattu, Dr.S.Sudarshan, Dr.Anupma Harshal as Resource Persons.
- An Induction Programme was conducted by the Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics under DBT Star College Scheme for the First Year Star department students on 08.09.2021. Dr.V.P.Moula Devi, Dean of B.Ed Colleges, Vivekanandha Institutions, Principal, VivekanandhaVidyaBhavan Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Tiruchengode was the Resource Person and she addressed the topic about "Technology& Science-A Boon or a Bane".
- An Induction Programme was conducted by the Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics under DBT Star College Scheme for the First Year Star department students on 25.09.2021. Dr. R.Rajendran, (External Expert, DBT Star College Scheme Advisory Committee) Former Principal and Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore was the Resource Person and he addressed the benefits of Star College Scheme to the students.
- Faculty Development Programme on "Outcome Based Education, Learning Outcome- based Education Curriculum Frame Work" was arranged by DBT Star departments emphasised the need for improving professional knowledge, skills, abilities, values and attitudes for successful implementation of Outcome based education. Dr. M.G. Sethuraman, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute, (Deemed to be University), Dindugul was the resource person.
- An Extension activity on "COVID-19 Vaccination Camp" for Faculty members, Students of our College and Public was organized on 06.09.2021.
- An Extension activity on "Health Care Camp" for Teaching and Non-Teaching staffs was organized on 07.09.2021.
- A Student's Induction Programme on "Be a Champion....!" addressed by Ms. Meera Natarajan for the students of Biochemistry was organized on 13.09.2021.
- A Webinar on "Balanced Immune system: A Key to disease free state" was arranged on 29.09.2021 with Ms.Sowbarnika Ratliff(Alumni), Scientist, Immunology, Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, Pfizer, San Diego, California as the Resource Person.
- An Academia-Industry Interface Program on "Characterization of Biosimilars using Mass Spectrometry" was arranged with Dr.Jayaprakash Natarajan (Alumni), Senior Scientist Analytical Development, Stelis Biopharma Pvt Ltd., Bangalore on 01.11.2021.
- "Virtual Alumni Meet (Reminiscence'21)" was held on 14.11.2021.
- Undergraduate Students and Staff members were visited the Aavin Industry, Chithode, Salem, Tamilnadu on 18.11.2021.
- An Academia-Industry Interface Program on "Biochemistry - How it will help in FMCG Industry and Pharma Job Sectors?" was held on 22.11.2021. Mr. R. Rajiv Rathinam, (Alumini 2003-2008 Batch), Zonal manager, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Chennai was the resource person.
- A One Day Hands on Workshop on "Mushroom Cultivation" with Mr.S.Indira Kumar, I Green mushrooms and Spawn labs, Kaniyur was arranged on24.11.2021 for the beneficiary of the students.
- A One Day Hands on Workshop on "Advanced Immunohematology" was arranged with Rtn.PHF.K.R.Venkataachalam (Alumni batch 1995-1998), Tamil Nadu Voluntary Blood Bank and Research center, Erode as Resource person on 01.12.2021.
- A Two Day Virtual Workshop on "Molecular Techniques" was arranged with Dr. H. Abdul Jaffar Ali, Head, Biotechnology Department and Dr.S.U.Mohammed Riyaz and Dr.ML.Mohhammed Kaleem Arshan, Assistant Professors, Islamiah College as the Resource Persons on 09.12.2021to 10.12.2021.
- A One Day Workshop on "Animal Cell Culture Techniques and its Applications" was organized on 21.12.2021. Dr.ArulselvanPalanisamy M.Sc.,Ph.D., Managing Director and Scientist, Scigen Research Innovation Pvt.Ltd, Periyar Technology Business Incubator, Thanjavur was the resource person.
- An Industrial visit to Milky Mist was arranged for Final Year UG and PG students on 04.01.2022.
- An Extension activity on "Health Care Camp (Blood grouping & Blood sugar Testing Camp)" was arranged for Public in Maarappampalayam, Bhavani Taluk" on 26.01.2022.
- An Extension activity on "Hands on Training on Azolla Cultivation and Vermicompost" was also organized for Farmers in Maarappampalayam, Bhavani Taluk" on 26.01.2022.
- A Two day Virtual Workshop on "Bioinformatics Tools and its applications in Research" was conducted on 28.01.2022 & 29.01.2022 with the Resource person Dr. R. Sathish Kumar Assistant Professor and Head i/c, Department of Biotechnology (UG), Kongu Nadu Arts and Science College(Autonomous), Coimbatore.
- A Poster making Student competition on "World Environment Education Day" was held on 26.01.2022.
- A One Day Workshop on "Nutrition and Diet Therapy for Lifestyle and Nutrition Disorders" was taken by Mrs. A. Jenifer Gladious (Alumni 2011-2014 Batch), Consultant Dietitian, Certified Holistic Health Coach on 21.02.2021
- Students Competitions were conducted on the occasion of "National Science day celebration" on 28.02.2021.
- A Guest Lecture on "Cardiogenomics, Stem Cells and Precision Medicine" with Dr. P. S. Dhandapany, Scientist and Associate Professor, Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore on 01.03.2021.
- An Industrial visit to Everest Polymers, Mysore was arranged for Final Year UG students on 08.05.2022.
- An Industrial visit to Sea Blue shipyard, Cochin was arranged
for First and Second year PG students on 08.05.2022.
The following Interdisciplinary Programmes were organized by the participating Departments under Star College Scheme:
- A Two Day Workshop on "Project based Learning with MATLAB" was arranged by Department of Biochemistry, Mathematics and Physics on 28.10.2021 and 29.10.2021.
- A Mentorship Program on "Accelerate Your Career" was arranged by
Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Physics on
08.01.2022 with Dr. V. Sudha, Post Doctoral Fellow, Department
of Bioelectronic and Biosensor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
as the Resource Person
Students Accolades - II B.Sc Biochemistry Students M.B.Prabhavathi and Mr.G.Cheran won the Second Prize with a cash Prize of Rs.2000/- in the Intercollegiate level "Tobacco Awareness Quiz Competition" organized by NSS Wing of Bharathiar University on 8.12.2021
- Star Departments donated Personal Protective Equipments and Medical accessories to IRTT Hospital, Perundurai in support of managing the Corona pandemic disease outbreak in Erode District. We feel privileged to be a part of this humanitarian journey in offering the possible help to them at the hour of need to fight against the Pandemic Corona Virus crisis.
- An Induction Programme was conducted by the Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics under DBT Star College Scheme for the First Year Star department students on 26.08.2020. Dr. R.Rajendran, (External Expert, DBT Star College Scheme Advisory Committee) Former Principal and Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore was the Resource Person and he addreesed the benefits of Star College Scheme to the students.
- A Webinar Lecture Series on "Practising Biochemical Applications Using Computational Biology" was arranged on 05.05.2020 with Dr.Parthasarathi Ramakrishnan (Alumni), Principal Scientist, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow as the Resource Person.
- A Webinar (Guest Lecture) on "Food technology" was jointly organized by Biochemistry and Biotechnology Departments on 20.05.2020. Dr. Palanivel Ganesan (Alumni) Assistant Professor, Nanotechnology Research Centre Department of Biomedical Chemistry Konkuk University South Korea served as the Resource Persons on the occasion.
- A Webinar (Guest Lecture) on "Apiculture" was jointly organized by Biochemistry and Biotechnology Departments on 21.05.2020. Dr. S.Balaji Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College of Arts and Science, Sivakasi served as the Resource Persons on the occasion.
- A Two-Day Faculty Development Program (National Level Webinar) on "Impact of Emerging Technologies on Life Sciences" was organized by Departments of Biochemistry and Biotechnology on 26.05.2020 and 27.05.2020. Dr.Sivaprakash Ramalingam (Alumni), Principal Scientist ,CSIR- Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), New Delhi; Dr.Parthasarathi Ramakrishnan (Alumni),Principal Scientist, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow; Dr. Krishna Veni Mishra , Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad , Hyderabad, Telungana; Dr. Anupma Harshal, Consultant (Science Communication & Outreach), Manav-Human Atlas Initiative, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune served as the Resource Persons.
- Biochemistry Association Activities (Symbion'2020) was inaugurated by Dr. Karthikeyan Venkatachalam, Assistant Professor, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Innovative Agriculture and Fisheries, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand on 07.08.2020. He gave a special lecture on 'Biochemistry - The Backbone of Food Science and Technology' during the occasion.
- As part of the Orientation Program for First year UG Biochemistry Students, a Guest lecture on "Scope and Career Prospects in Biochemistry - Alumni Talk" was arranged on 27.08.2020 with Mr.Karthick Subramaniam (Alumni), Scientist, Product and Process Development, GlaxoSmithKline, United Kingdom as the Resource Person. Ms. D. Anita, Assistant Professor, Department of English, KASC presented a lecture on "Communicative English" and Dr. N. Thilagavathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Thiruvalluvar Govt. Arts College, Rasipuram gave a lecture on "Joy of Learning Chemistry" on 28.08.2020 for the Orientation Programme.
- As part of Alumni Webinar Lecture Series, Ms. Indhira Kumaresan (Alumni), Cosmetic Researcher and Fragrace Expert, Michigan, USA gave a lecture on "Functional Biochemistry - Applied Strategies in FMCG Industry" on 26.11.2020.
- Alumni Webinar Lecture Series was arranged on 03.12.2020 and Our Alumni Dr.Arul.J.Duraisamy, Genomic Variant Analyst, PerkinElmer Health Sciences Pvt.Ltd, Chennai gave a lecture on "Mitochondrial DNA damage and its implications".
- Alumni Webinar Lecture Series was arranged on 12.12.2020 and Our Alumni Mr. A. Pragadeeswaran, Mammalian Cell Culture upstream, Biocon Research Ltd, Bangalore gave a lecture on "Bioprocess Technology from the view of Biochemist".
- A Health Awareness Program on "RT-PCR COVID Testing Camp" in association with Health Department was arranged for our college faculty members on 27.01.2021.
- A Faculty Development Programme on "Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework (LOCF)" was organized for our college staff members on 20.02.2021 and Dr. M.G. Sethuraman, Professor, Department of Chemistry served as a Resource Person.
- A One Day Workshop on "Microbiological Techniques" was conducted for III B.Sc Biochemistry students on 23.02.2021 and Mr. A. Krishnamoorthy (Alumni), Ms. M. Valarmathi, and Mr. A. Ajith, Deepaa Micro Lab, Erode as technical person.
- Various students' competitions were conducted for Star Department students on 01.03.2021 for National Science Day celebration.
- A One Day Hands on Workshop on "Vermicomposting" was arranged for II B.Sc Biochemistry students on 12.03.2021 and Dr. S. Jayachandran, Agricultural Officer, Tamil Nadu Agricultural Department, Chennimalai and Mr. S. Ramesh, Agriculturist and Vermicompost Trainer, Bhavani acted as technical persons.
- A Webinar Series on "Sustainable living the way forward for Earth sake" was arranged on 19.03.2021 with Dr. Sulthan Ahmed Ismail, Director (Former), Ecoscience, Research foundation, Chennai as the Resource Person.
- A Tribal Welfare Programme was conducted at Kadambur as an extension activity by our student Volunteers on 22.03.2021.
- A One Day Hands on Workshop on "Azolla Cultivation" was arranged for II B.Sc Biochemistry students on 24.03.2021 and Mr. C. Vijayan, Director, AIMS Agrovision, Salem acted as technical person.
- A Webinar Series on "Role of Life Sciences in Defence Sector" was arranged on 27.03.2021 with Dr. S. Krishnakumar, Senior Technical Officer, DRDO, Chennai as the Resource Person.
- A Faculty Improvement Programme (FIP) cum Hands on Workshop in "Laboratory safety aspects" was arranged for our Non-Teaching staff members of our college on 27.03.2021.
- A One Day Virtual National Seminar on "Nanotechnology and its Applications" was organized by Departments of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Physics on 29.03.2021. Prof. R. Ramaraj, FNA., FASc., FNASc., Professor of Eminence & DAE Raja Ramanna Fellow (Professor & Head (Retd.), Dept. of Physical Chemistry), School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai; Dr. V. Subramanian, FASc., FNASc., Chief Scientist & Head, Centre for High Computing, CSIR - Central Leather Research Institute, Adayar, Chennai and Dr. V. Veena, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Rava University, Bangalore served as the Resource Persons.
- International Webinar Series on "Innovations and Intellectual Property Rights" was arranged on 29.04.2021 with Dr.Anandrao Bajirao Kakade, Dean, Research and Development, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakharale, Mumbai as the Resource Person.
The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India has sanctioned "Star College Scheme" in March 2019 for five Undergraduate Science Departments viz., Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics and sanctioned Rs 1.04 Crores.
The following are various common programmes organized under DBT Star College Scheme the participating Departments:
- Biochemistry Department in collaboration with Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi participated in "IndiGen Research Programme and arranged Blood sample collection for Genome analysis" on 12.06.2019. On behalf of IGIB, Dr. K. R. SIVAPRAKASH, Senior Scientist, CSIR – Our Biochemistry Department represented the team for the programme led by the team.
- Induction Programme for I UG Biochemistry students was arranged on 28.06.2019 and Dr. R. RAJENDRAN, Former Principal, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore and Dr. R. PARVATHI, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Vellalar College for Women, Erode served as the Resource Persons.
- Blood group identification for all the first year Undergraduate and Postgraduate students was done by the II B.Sc students of our department under the Guidance of Ms. T. RADHA, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry, on 12.07.2019.
- A Guest lecture for Biochemistry students on "Nitric Oxide- A double edged Sword" was arranged with Dr. JAGANATHAN LAKSHMANAN, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA as the Resource person on 22.07.2019.
- Blood Group Identification Camp were done for School students at Government Higher Secondary School, Kanagapuram, Erode by Mr.S.Natarajan, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and III B.Sc students of our department on 30.07.2019.
- Blood Donation Camp in association with Lions Blood Bank Midtown was organized by our department on 02.08.2019. 244 students donated blood during the drive.
- An Intradepartment Competition "Express Impress - BioFlair 2019" was conducted to showcase the students' talents both on curricular and extracurricular aspects on 06.08.2019.
- Biochemistry Association (Symbion'2019) was inaugurated by Dr. S. SUDHARSHAN, Associate Professor in Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka on 08.08.2019 and he gave a special lecture on "Memory – From Brain Perspective" during the Program.
- As part of International Year of Periodic Table celebrations, Quiz Competition for Star Department Students was conducted on 13.08.2019.
- A Guest lecture for Star Department students on 'Fundamentals of Chemistry – Periodic table' was arranged with Dr. N. CHANDRA SEKAR, Retired Professor, CBM College, Coimbatore and Dr. A. CHANDRAMOHAN, Head, Department of Chemistry, Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science College, Coimbatore as the Resource persons on 19.08.2019.
- Final year UG Students and Staff members were visited the Kodaikanal Observatory at Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu on 22.08.2019.
- Post Graduate Students and Staff members were visited the M/S. Karnataka Soap & Detergents Ltd, Karnataka on 23.08.2019.
- Science Fest'19, an Interschool Science Exhibition was organized on 27.08.2019.
- Our Department conducted One Day Workshop on "Soil Testing" in association with Tamil Nadu Agriculture Department, Erode District on 24.09.2019. Mrs. V. REVATHI, Assistant Agriculture Officer, Tamil Nadu Agriculture Department, Erode District served as a Resource person for this workshop.
- 27th National Children Science Congress in association with Tamilnadu Science Forum was held on 04.11.2019. 107 Projects were presented by School Students in this grand occasion.
- Our Department conducted an Awareness Programme on AIDS on 02.12.2019. Dr. B. ANAND, Family Counselor, St. Thomas Charitable and Educational Trust, Perundurai, Erode as the Resource person.
- A Guest lecture on "Job Oppurtunies in Health care sector" was arranged with Mr. Syed Samiullah, Head Operation, Professional Infotech, Coimbatore as the Resource persons on 06.12.2019.
- Star Departments conducted Motivational Talk on "Focus, Learn, Grow and Enjoy" on 19.12.2019 for Star Department Students. Dr. A. VELUMANI, Creator, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO, Thyrocare, Mumbai as the Resource person.
- Undergraduate Students and Staff members were visited the Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu on 20.12.2019.
- A Guest lecture on "Computational Chemistry" was arranged with Dr. V. PERUMAL, Retired Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Erode Arts and Science College, Erode as the Resource persons on 21.01.2020.
- Blood Donation Camp in association with Lions club of Erode Midtown and Tamil Nadu Voluntary Blood Bank and Research Centre, Erode was organized by our Department on 30.01.2020. 324 students donated blood during the drive.
- Undergraduate Students and Staff members were visited the Pasteur Institute, Connor, Tamilnadu on 03.02.2020.
- Faculty Improvement Programme cum Hands on Workshop in "Laboratory Safety Aspects, Reagent Preparation and Maintenance of Laboratory Instruments" for Non-Teaching Staff members was held on 10.02.2020 to 11.02.2020 at NutriScience Research Laboratory Pvt Ltd, Salem.
- Guest Lecture on "Training and Project Awareness in Scientific Literature (Project – MANAV)" was arranged with Dr. Anupma Harshal, Team – MANAV Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India as the Resource person on 15.02.2020.
- A One Day National Symposium on "Mitochondria in Health and Disease" was organized by our Department on 21.02.2020. Dr. K.THANGARAJ, Chief Scientist, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, Dr. SWASTI RAYCHAUDHURI, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad and Dr. P.GOVINDARAJ, Research Scientist, Institute of Bioinformatics, Bangalore.
- On the occasion of Teacher's Day, a Free Health Checkup (Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure) for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staffs was carried out by the Staff members of Biochemistry Department on 05.07.2018.
- An OrientationProgramme for I B.Sc Bichemistry students were arranged on 09.07.2018 and 10.07.2018.
- Blood group identification for all the first year Undergraduate and Postgraduate students was done by the II B.Sc students of our department on 19.07.2018
- An Intradepartment Competition "Express Impress BioFlair 2018" was conducted to showcase the students' talents both on curricular and extracurricular aspects on 01.08.2018.
- A Quiz Competition "Biobrainz 2018" was conducted for Biochemistry students on 30.07.2018.
- Biochemistry Association (Symbion' 2018) was inaugurated by Mr. R. Senthil Kumar, Senior Manager, Quality Control, Biological E-limited, Hyderabad on 24.08.2018.
- Blood Donation Camp in association with Lions club of Erode, Midtown was organized by our department on 21.08.2018. 180 students donated blood during the drive.
- An Educational Tour of Two Days Trip to Mysore was arranged for Biochemistry students from 23.08.2018 to 24.08.2018 and the. Students visited Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd, Mysore.
- As part of Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Science Academics Sponsored Two Day Lecture Workshop on "Recent Developments in Biochemistry" by IASc., INSA. & NASI on 20.09.2018 & 21.09.2018 was organized by our Department and Dr. K. Veluthambi, FNA. FASc. FNASc., Convener, Lecture Workshop, Professor (Retired), INSA Senior Scientist, School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Prof. B. J. Rao, Professor and Dean, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati, Dr. M. Raveendran, Ph.D, Professor, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology (CPMB), Tamilnadu agricultural university, Coimbatore and Dr. P. V. Shivaprasad, Ph.D, National Centre for Biological Sciences tata institute of fundamental research (NCBS-TIFR), Bangaluru served as Resource persons from various Central Institutes across India honoured it with their presence and delivered lectures on emerging trends in Biochemistry.
- APJ Journal Club Meet was conducted on 02.01.2019 and Research Articles Presented by UG & PG Students of our department was evaluated by Mr.G.Karthikeyan.
- Blood group identification and Blood Sugar Testing were done for Public at Ezhumathur Government School, Erode by Mr.S.Natarajan, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and III B.Sc students of our department on 25.02.2019.
- Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 30.01.2019 to mark the occasion of Martyr's Day in association with Lions Club of Erode, Midtown and Lions Club Erode, Metro. About 365 students donated blood and Supreme Lions' Blood Bank, Erode, Erode Government Hospital, Perundurai Medical College and Hospital blood bank collected the blood units. On that occasion, Blood group directory containing blood group details of Staff and students of our Institution was released and Trend Setter awards were given to honor and appreciate the blood donors who have donated blood for three or more times.
- A Guest lecture for III B.Sc and II M.Sc Biochemistry students on "Career Prospects in Pharma Industries" was arranged with Mr. A. Pragadeeswaran (Alumni), Scientist, Biocon India Pvt Ltd as the Resource person on 28.02.2019.
- Blood group identification for all the first year Undergraduate and Postgraduate students was done by the II B.Sc students of our Department on 19.06.2017.
- MoU with M/s SpinoS Life Science and Research Private Ltd, Coimbatore and Biochemistry Department has been signed on 12.07.2017.
- Market Research Survey Study for Cavin Kare Pvt Ltd., Chennai was conducted on 12.07.2017 and girl students from various departments served as participants.
- An Intradepartment Competition "Express Impress BioFlair 2017" was conducted to showcase the students' talents both on curricular and extracurricular aspects on 04.08.2017.
- A Quiz Competition "Biobrainz 2017" was conducted for Biochemistry students on 07.08.2017.
- Biochemistry Association (Symbion' 2017) was inaugurated by Mr.M.Mohan Kumar, Process Trainer, Health Care Documentation Services, US and Australian Medical Transcription iMedX Information Services Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore on 08.08.2017.
- An Educational Tour of Two Day Trip to Cochin was arranged for II B.Sc Biochemistry students and III B.Sc Biochemistry to Mysore from 14.08.2017 to 15.08.2017 and 18.08.2017 to 20.08.2017 respectively. Students visited Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin and Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd, Mysore.
- A Guest lecture for III B.Sc and II M.Sc Biochemistry students on "Nutraceutical and Functional Foods" was arranged with Dr.Palanivel Ganesan, Assistant Professor, Nanotechnology Research Center, Department of Applied Life Sciences, Konkuk University, Global Campus, Korea as Resource person on 16.08.2017.
- Blood Donation Camp in association with Lions club of Erode, Midtown was organized by our Department on 18.08.2016. 135 students donated blood during the drive.
- On the eve of Teacher's Day Celebration, a Free Health Checkup (Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure) for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staffs was carried out by the Staff members of Biochemistry Department on 09.09.2017.
- Blood group identification for Sengulam Government School, Sengulam, Anthiyur was done by Mr.G.Karthikeyan, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and II B.Sc students of our department on 15.12.2017.
- APJ Journal Club Meet was conducted on 08.01.2018 and Research Articles Presented by UG & PG Students of our department was evaluated by Mr.G.Karthikeyan.
- Blood group identification for Avalpoondurai Middle School, Erode was done by Mr.S.Natarajan, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and III B.Sc students of our department on 17.01.2018.
- Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 30.01.2018 to mark the occasion of Martyr's Day in association with Lions Club of Erode, Midtown and Lions Club Erode, Metro. About 270 students donated blood and Supreme Lions' Blood Bank, Erode, Erode Government Hospital, Perundurai Medical College and Hospital blood bank collected the blood units. On that occasion, Blood group directory containing blood group details of Staff and students of our Institution was released and Trend Setter awards were given to honor and appreciate the blood donors who have donated blood for three or more times.
- Two-Day Workshop on "Biostatistical Analysis on Biological Research" was organized by our department for the benefit of PG students and Research scholars on 01.02.2018 & 02.02.2018. Dr. R. Parvathi, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics, Vellalar College for Women, Erode and Dr. G. Sudha, Associate Professor and Head i/c, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem served as Resource person. 54 participants from various colleges attended the workshop.
- A Personality Development Programme for III UG Students Biochemistry Students was organized with Mr. Jaya Murugan, President Tamilnadu Science Forum, Salem as resource person on 15.02.2018.
| Specialization | Plant Biochemistry | ||
| Email Address | vidhya_ak@hotmail.com | ||
| Blood Group | A1 +ve | ||
| Experience | Teaching: 28 Years | Industrial: Year | |
| No. of M.Phil & Ph.Ds Produced | M.Phil: 8 | Ph.D: 5 | |
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| No of Seminar/Workshops Organized | 1 | 15 | - |
| No of
Seminar/Workshops/ Orientation/Refresher/ Conference Attended |
1 | 24 | 5 |
| No of Papers Presented | 5 | 25 | 6 |
| No of Funded Projects Undertaken |
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| Publications | National Journals: 2 | International Journals: 13 | |
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| Specialization | Pharmaceutical Biochemistry | ||
| Email Address | rasu_kr_bio@yahoo.co.in | ||
| Blood Group | B +ve | ||
| Experience | Teaching: 27 Years | Industrial: Years | |
| No. of M.Phil & Ph.Ds Produced | M.Phil: 8 | Ph.D: | |
| Membership | Life Membership in "The Indian Science Congress Association" | ||
| State | National | International | |
| No of Seminar/Workshops Organized | - | - | - |
| No of
Seminar/Workshops/ Orientation/Refresher/ Conference Attended |
23 | 3 | 1 |
| No of Papers Presented | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| No of Funded Projects Undertaken | |||
| No of Books Published | |||
| Publications | National Journals: | International Journals: 2 | |
| Awards | |||
| Specialization | Clinical Biochemistry | ||
| Email Address | natarajansundaresan0@gmail.com | ||
| Blood Group | O +ve | ||
| Experience | Teaching: 27 Years | Industrial: Years | |
| No. of M.Phil & Ph.Ds Produced | M.Phil: 5 | Ph.D: | |
| Membership | |||
| State | National | International | |
| No of Seminar/Workshops Organized | - | - | - |
| No of
Seminar/Workshops/ Orientation/Refresher/ Conference Attended |
- | 6 | 6 |
| No of Papers Presented | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| No of Funded Projects Undertaken | |||
| No of Books Published | |||
| Publications | National Journals: | International Journals: | |
| Awards | |||
| Specialization | Environmental Biochemistry | ||
| Email Address | swathiradha@yahoo.co.in | ||
| Blood Group | O +ve | ||
| Experience | Teaching: 22 Years | Industrial: Years | |
| No. of M.Phil & Ph.Ds Produced | M.Phil: 3 | Ph.D: | |
| Membership | |||
| State | National | International | |
| No of Seminar/Workshops Organized | 4 | - | - |
| No of
Seminar/Workshops/ Orientation/Refresher/ Conference Attended |
6 | 17 | 4 |
| No of Papers Presented | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| No of Funded Projects Undertaken | |||
| No of Books Published | |||
| Publications | National Journals: | International Journals: 6 | |
| Awards | |||
| Specialization | Nanotechnology | ||
| Email Address | sangeeth_2010@yahoo.co.in | ||
| Blood Group | B +ve | ||
| Experience | Teaching: 18 Years | Industrial: Years | |
| No. of M.Phil & Ph.Ds Produced | M.Phil: | Ph.D: 3(Pursuing) | |
| Membership | |||
| State | National | International | |
| No of Seminar/Workshops Organized | - | - | - |
| No of
Seminar/Workshops/ Orientation/Refresher/ Conference Attended |
11 | 15 | 5 |
| No of Papers Presented | - | 12 | 5 |
| No of Funded Projects Undertaken | - | ||
| No of Books Published | - | ||
| Publications | National Journals: 3 | International Journals: 10 | |
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| Specialization | Plant Biochemistry | ||
| Email Address | gkarthi2050@gmail.com | ||
| Blood Group | B +ve | ||
| Experience | Teaching: 7 Years | Industrial: | |
| No. of M.Phil & Ph.Ds Produced | M.Phil: | Ph.D: | |
| Membership | |||
| State | National | International | |
| No of Seminar/Workshops Organized | 1 | 2 | |
| No of
Seminar/Workshops/ Orientation/Refresher/ Conference Attended |
15 | 14 | 6 |
| No of Papers Presented | - | 4 | 9 |
| No of Funded Projects Undertaken | |||
| No of Books Published | |||
| Publications | National Journals: | International Journals: 12 | |
| Awards | |||
| Specialization | Molecular Biology | ||
| Email Address | nagulan454@gmail.com | ||
| Blood Group | O +ve | ||
| Experience | Teaching: 11 Months | Industrial: 1 Year | |
| No. of M.Phil & Ph.Ds Produced | M.Phil: | Ph.D: | |
| Membership | |||
| State | National | International | |
| No of Seminar/Workshops Organized | - | - | - |
| No of
Seminar/Workshops/ Orientation/Refresher/ Conference Attended |
- | 4 | - |
| No of Papers Presented | - | 1 | - |
| No of Funded Projects Undertaken | |||
| No of Books Published | |||
| Publications | National Journals: | International Journals: 1 | |
| Awards | |||
Dr.R.SIVAPRAKASH
Senior Scientist,
CSIR –Institute of Genomics and
Integrative Biology (IGIB),
New Delhi
Batch: 1995 - 1998
Dr.S.RENUGADEVI
Senior Clinical Embryologist,
Chennai
Batch: 1995 - 1998
Dr.R.PARTHASARATHY
Senior Scientist,
CSIR –Institute of Toxicology Research
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Batch: 1996 - 1999
Dr.SUDARSHAN SURENDRAN
Associate Professor,
Department of Anatomy,
American University of Antigua College of Medicine,
University Park, Antigua
Batch: 1996 - 1999
Mr.S.MAGESHKUMAR
Senior Manager,
Safety Operations
IQCIA India Pvt Ltd,
Bangalore
Batch: 1997 - 2000
Mr.R.SENTHIL KUMAR
Deputy General Manager- QC,
Zydus Cadilahealth Care Ltd,
Ahmedabad,
Gujarat
Batch: 1997 - 2000
Dr.MOHAMMAD IMTIYAJ KHAN
Assistant Professor,
Department of Biotechnology,
Gauhati University,
Guwahati, Assam
Batch: 1997 - 2000
Dr.P.GOVINDARAJ
Scientist IV,
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Hyderabad,
Telangana
Batch: 2001 - 2004
Mr.KARTHIK SUBRAMANIAM
Scientist,
Product and Process Development,
GlaxoSmithKline,
United Kingdom
Batch: 2004 - 2007
Dr.JAYAPRAKASH NATARAJAN
Senior Consultant,
Data analytics,
Infosys, Bangalore
Batch: 2004 - 2007
Dr.KARTHIEKEYAN VENKATACHALAM
Associate Professor,
Department of Food Technology,
Faculty of Science and Industrial Technology,
Prince of Songkla University,
Surat Thani, Thailand
Batch: 2005 - 2007
Ms.SOWBARNIKA S RATLIFF
Scientist,
Cancer Vaccine and Immunotherapeutics,
Pfizer, San Diego, USA
Batch: 2005 - 2007
Mr.A.PRAGADEESWARAN
Scientist,
Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories,
Hyderabad
Batch: 2013 - 2018
Ms.ANUSHUYA KARMEGAM
Omnicell Rollout & Implementation support,
KCH Business Park, London
Batch: 2018 - 2021
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