ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19

NANDHA ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, -52 DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY “GENESIS” ANNUAL REPORT (2018-19)

Biotechnology as a new discipline has come to stay. It is considered to be a frontier area offering a new technological base for the provision of solutions for the problems of humankind. This discipline will render a great revolution in agriculture, medicine, pharmaceutics, fisheries, horticulture and veterinary fields. Biotechnology is going to rule the future world. Our country has just peeped into this field. has now prepared to produce many biotechnologists for the forthcoming boom. Our college is playing a vital role in preparing the biotechnologists. Our college proudly offers the Biotechnology course at both UG and PG levels from 2002 onwards; Research programmes (M.Phil and Ph.D) from 2016. The laboratory is well established with all the instruments which are essential and 9 skilled and experienced faculty members actively discharge their duty for the upliftment of the department and student community. The department is headed by Dr.K.Abdhul and consists of the following faculty members. Mr.G.Dharmaraj Dr.M.Poonkothai Mr.S.Karthik Mr.P.Dheeban Shankar Mr.M.Sounthararajan Ms.J.Poovizhi Ms.R.Saranya Ms.S.Indhu Ms.S.Vasuki (Lab Assistant) Ms.K.Sakthi Rubini (Lab Assistant)

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ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE The academic performance of our department proved its excellence every year. In April 2018 semester results of I B.Sc, out of 7 papers-100% in 3 papers, above 90% in 3 papers and below 80%- 90% in 1 paper. In II B.Sc, out of 8 papers -100% in 4 papers and above 90% in 4. In III B.Sc, out of 7 papers-100% in all 7 subjects. In PG, I M.Sc has 7 papers in which 100% in 7 papers. In II M.Sc 100% in 4 out of 4 papers In major papers of both UG and PG, out of 22 papers there is 100 % in 19 subjects and above 95% in 3 papers.

In UG exams, Ms. Sivaranjini. V. P. (15522R0182) secured 6th Rank and

Ms.Nivetha. P. (15522R0167) secured 7th Rank in the Bharathiar University examination.

SUCCESS RATE OF STUDENTS UG: Out of 53 students, 53 got their degree in 2015-18 pass out. PG: Out of 24 students, all the 24 got their degree in 2016-18 pass out.

FACULTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr.G.Dharmaraj is pursing Ph.D. in NGP College of Arts and Science College, (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN). Mr.S.Karthik and Mr.P.Dheeban Shankar are pursuing Ph.D in Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN. Ms.S.Indhu is pursing Ph.D. in Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN). Mr.M.Soundararajan had completed his M.Phil in Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN).

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STUDENTS PARTICIPATION (2018-19)

Name of the Name of the Conference S.No. Venue Date Students / Workshop / Lecture International Conference College on “Frontiers in of Arts and Science th 1. A. Kruba Ethnopharmacology and 6 Aug College, Ellispettai, Globalization of Natural 2018 Erode, TN Medicine” International Conference Bharathidasan College on “Frontiers in of Arts and Science th 2. S. Sathya Ethnopharmacology and 6 Aug College, Ellispettai, Globalization of Natural 2018 Erode, TN Medicine” International Conference Bharathidasan College on “Frontiers in of Arts and Science th 3. B. Anathavijayeswari Ethnopharmacology and 6 Aug College, Ellispettai, Globalization of Natural 2018 Erode, TN Medicine” International Conference Bharathidasan College on “Frontiers in of Arts and Science th 4. R. Ilakkiya Ethnopharmacology and 6 Aug College, Ellispettai, Globalization of Natural 2018 Erode, TN Medicine” International Conference Bharathidasan College on “Frontiers in of Arts and Science th 5. M. Shalini Ethnopharmacology and 6 Aug College, Ellispettai, Globalization of Natural 2018 Erode, TN Medicine” Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 6. R. Bharathi st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018\ Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 7. K. Kalaivani st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018 Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 8. V. Dhanasowmya st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018

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Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 9. P. Karunambika st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018 Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 10. V. Dharani st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018 Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 11. P. Nivetha st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018 Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 12. P. Nivethaa st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018 Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 13. S. R. Deepika st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018 Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 14. G. B. Sorna Gayathri st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018 Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 15. R. Rajeshwari st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN 2018 Two day Academies’ Kongu Arts and 20th & lecture workshop on Science College, 16. K. Preethi st “Emerging Trends in Nanjanapuram, Erode, 21 Sep Biochemistry” TN. 2018 Vivekanandha College National Level of Arts and Sciences Conference on st nd 17. M. Dharani for Women, 1 & 2 “Innovations in Chemical Elayampalayam, Feb 2019 Research” Namakkal, TN. Vivekanandha College National Level of Arts and Sciences Conference on st nd 18. T. Divyabharathi for Women, 1 & 2 “Innovations in Chemical Elayampalayam, Feb 2019 Research” Namakkal, TN. 19. V. Karthika National Level Vivekanandha College of 1st & 2nd Conference on Arts and Sciences for Feb 2019 Women, Elayampalayam,

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“Innovations in Chemical Namakkal, TN. Research” National Level Vivekanandha College of Conference on Arts and Sciences for st nd 20. V. S. Lavanya 1 & 2 “Innovations in Chemical Women, Elayampalayam, Feb 2019 Research” Namakkal, TN. Vivekanandha College National Level of Arts and Sciences Conference on st nd 21. D. Nivitha for Women, 1 & 2 “Innovations in Chemical Elayampalayam, Feb 2019 Research” Namakkal, TN. Vivekanandha College National Level of Arts and Sciences Conference on st nd 22. M. Parameshwari for Women, 1 & 2 “Innovations in Chemical Elayampalayam, Feb 2019 Research” Namakkal, TN. Vivekanandha College National Level of Arts and Sciences Conference on st nd 23. A. Sangamithra for Women, 1 & 2 “Innovations in Chemical Elayampalayam, Feb 2019 Research” Namakkal, TN. Vivekanandha College National Level of Arts and Sciences Conference on st nd 24. P. Sathya for Women, 1 & 2 “Innovations in Chemical Elayampalayam, Feb 2019 Research” Namakkal, TN. Vivekanandha College National Level of Arts and Sciences Conference on st nd 25. R. Sindhuja for Women, 1 & 2 “Innovations in Chemical Elayampalayam, Feb 2019 Research” Namakkal, TN. National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and “Unearth the New Science College, th 26. S. Mythiri 11 Feb Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, 2019 Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and “Unearth the New Science College, th 27. C. Kodimalar 11 Feb Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, 2019 Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and “Unearth the New Science College, th 28. K. Sumithra devi 11 Feb Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, 2019 Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. 29. V. Nivetha National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and 11th Feb

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“Unearth the New Science College, 2019 Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and “Unearth the New Science College, th 30. M. Keerthana 11 Feb Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, 2019 Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and R.C.M. “Unearth the New Science College, th 31. 11 Feb Mohanapriya Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, 2019 Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and “Unearth the New Science College, th 32. A. Niranjana 11 Feb Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, 2019 Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and “Unearth the New Science College, th 33. R. Surya Prabha 11 Feb Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, 2019 Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and “Unearth the New Science College, th 34. S. Monisha 11 Feb Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, 2019 Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. National Conference on Sri Krishna Arts and “Unearth the New Science College, th 35. M. Dharani 11 Feb Frontiers in Life Kuniamuthur, 2019 Sciences” Coimbatore, TN. Sri Ramakrishna Two days Conference on 14th & College of Arts and 36. B. Mohana priya “Innovations in th Science, Coimbatore, 15 Feb Biotechnology” TN. 2019 Sri Ramakrishna Two days Conference on 14th & College of Arts and 37. A. Devi “Innovations in th Science, Coimbatore, 15 Feb Biotechnology” TN. 2019 Two days Conference on Sri Ramakrishna 14th & 38. P. Lavanya “Innovations in College of Arts and 15th Feb Biotechnology” Science, Coimbatore, TN. 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & Chongtham “Data Analytics and its 39. Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Bimolata Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019

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National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & “Data Analytics and its 40. A. Dhanasowmya Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & Naorem Geethanjali “Data Analytics and its 41. Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Devi Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & Nevia Longjam “Data Analytics and its 42. Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & “Data Analytics and its 43. K. Preethi Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & “Data Analytics and its 44. B. Rajashri Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & “Data Analytics and its 45. M. Keerthana Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & “Data Analytics and its 46. S. Dharani Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & “Data Analytics and its 47. R. Kamali Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & “Data Analytics and its 48. M. Vanividhya Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & “Data Analytics and its 49. K. Jananepriya Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & R.C.M. “Data Analytics and its 50. Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Mohanapriya Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 National Workshop On Dr. N.G.P Arts and 14th & “Data Analytics and its 51. B. Anusuruthi Science College, th Application in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019

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National Level Kumaran th 52. S.K. Nivya Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 53. S. Durgalakshmi Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 54. D. Kaviya Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 55. D. Nivashini Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 56. R. Swetha Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 57. M. Sowmiyakrishna Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast”” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 58. A. Monika Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran P. Bhagavath th 59. Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb Parijatham “Microblast”” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 60. P. Nandhini Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 61. N. Dharshini Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 62. M. Salini Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 63. T. Rathipriya Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Level Tiruppur Kumaran th 64. R. Keerthana Conference on College for Women, 15 Feb “Microblast” Tiruppur, TN. 2019 National Conference on KSR Arts and Science P. Anandha “A New Dimension th 65. towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Krishnan Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective”

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National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 66. K. Anandh towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 67. M. Aravind towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 68. K. Deepan towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 69. N. Dharanidharan towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 70. G. Gowtham towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 71. S.E. Hariprasath towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 72. B. Kavin towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 73. K. Kavinmoorthi towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 74. K. Meinathan towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective”

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National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 75. K. Praveen towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 76. T. Ramanchandran towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 77. S.M. SatishKannan towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 78. S. Sakthipraveen towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 79. N. Selvakumar towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 80. M. Sowndar towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 81. T. Surendhran towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” National Conference on “A New Dimension KSR Arts and Science th 82. J. Vasanthakannan towards Microbial College, Tiruchengodu, 15 Feb Products for Future Namakkal, TN. 2019 Prospective” 83. K. Viknesh National Conference on KSR Arts and Science 15th Feb “A New Dimension College, Tiruchengodu, 2019 towards Microbial Namakkal, TN. Products for Future

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Prospective”

STUDENT’S PRESENTATION IN SEMINARS/ CONFERENCE/ SYMPOSIUM

Name of the Name of the Conference / Title of the S.No. Venue Date students Workshop / paper Lecture Two days Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on Ebola Virus 1. R. Bharathi of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in (Poster) 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 Two days DNA Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on 2. P. Nivetha Barcoding in of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in 15 Feb Plants (Poster) Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 Two days Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on Disorder of 3. K. Abinaya of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in eye (Poster) 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 Vitis vinifera seed extract Two days out performs Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on chemo in 4. C. Keerthana of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in Killing 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” advanced 2019 cancer cell (Poster)

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Two days Contribution Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on of BT crops to 5. R. Madhumitha of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in sustainability 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” (Poster) 2019 Two days Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on 6. P. Haripriya GM Crops of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in 15 Feb Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 Two days Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on 7. S. Surya Production of of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in 15 Feb Biodiesel Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 Two days Next Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on 8. G.B. Sornagayathri generation of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in 15 Feb sequencing Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology”” 2019 Evaluation of Wound healing Two days effects of Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on 9. K. Kalaivani herbal lotion in of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in 15 Feb albino rats and Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 its antibacterial activities Two days 10.1 Tumour Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on 0 R. Rajeshwari angiogenesis of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in 15 Feb . and inhibitors Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 Two days 11.1 Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on 1 S.R. Deepika Nano Robotics of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in 15 Feb . Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 Two days 12.1 Sri Ramakrishna College 14th & Conference on Proteomics in 2 P. Nivethaa of Arts and Science, th “Innovations in Plants 15 Feb . Coimbatore, TN. Biotechnology” 2019 P. Balaji V. Kavinkumar T. Mohanapriya Genetically M. Dharani World Consumer Kongu Engineering Modified and th 13. N. Karthika Rights Day - College, 15 Mar its R.C.M. Mohana 2019 Perundurai, Erode, TN. 2019 Implications Priya M. Santhiya M. Rani

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Pesticides Srimathi M World Consumer Residues in Kongu Engineering th 14. Vinthiya K T Rights Day - Food and How College, 15 Mar Saranya V 2019 to Product Perundurai, Erode, TN. 2019 Consumer Hydro World Consumer Kongu Engineering Kodimalar C Generation of th 15. Rights Day - College, 15 Mar Surya Prabha R Oil and its 2019 Perundurai, Erode, TN. 2019 Effects Hydro World Consumer Kongu Engineering Generation of th 16. Praveen P Rights Day - College, 15 Mar Oil and its 2019 Perundurai, Erode, TN. 2019 Effects Sustainable World Consumer Kongu Engineering Consumption th 17. Sumithra Devi K Rights Day - College, 15 Mar of Water in 2019 Perundurai, Erode, TN. 2019 Agriculture

STAFF PARTICIPATIONS/PRESENTATIONS IN SEMINAR/ CONFERENCE/ SYMPOSIUM/WORKSHOP (2018-19)  Staff members of Biotechnology Department attended in the following programme:

PRESENTATION (By Staff members) NAME OF THE S.No. TITLE VENUE DATE STAFF International Conference on Isolation and “Frontiers in Characterization of Ethnopharmacology and th 1. Ms. J. Poovizhi Endophytic Bacteria Globalization of Natural 6 Aug from Rice Genotypes Medicine” at Bharathidasan 2018 using ISSR Markers College of Arts and Science, Ellispettai, Erode, TN. 2. Mr. P. Dheeban Effect of Silver National Conference on 15th Feb Shankar Nanoparticles on “A New Dimension towards 2019 Earthworm Microbial Products for Future Prospective” at KSR Arts and Science College,

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Tiruchengode, Namakkal, TN.

PARTICIPATION (By Staff members) NAME OF THE S.No. PLACE EVENT DATE STAFF Acted as an Nandha Arts and Organising member in th 1. Dr. K. Abdhul Science College, Erode, 29 Sep to INSPIRE Science TN. Oct 2018 Camp 2018 Acted as an Nandha Arts and Organising member in th 2. Mr. G. Dharmaraj Science College, Erode, 29 Sep to INSPIRE Science TN. Oct 2018 Camp 2018 Acted as an Nandha Arts and Organising member in th 3. Dr. M. Poonkothai Science College, Erode, 29 Sep to INSPIRE Science TN. Oct 2018 Camp 2018 Acted as an Nandha Arts and Organising member in th 4. Mr. S. Karthik Science College, Erode, 29 Sep to INSPIRE Science TN. Oct 2018 Camp 2018 Acted as an Nandha Arts and Mr. P. Dheeban Organising member in th 5. Science College, Erode, 29 Sep to Shankar INSPIRE Science TN. Oct 2018 Camp 2018 Acted as an Nandha Arts and Mr. M. Organising member in th 6. Science College, Erode, 29 Sep to Soundararajan INSPIRE Science TN. Oct 2018 Camp 2018 Acted as an Nandha Arts and Organising member in th 7. Ms. J. Poovizhi Science College, Erode, 29 Sep to INSPIRE Science TN. Oct 2018 Camp 2018 Acted as an Nandha Arts and Organising member in th 8. Ms. R. Saranya Science College, Erode, 29 Sep to INSPIRE Science TN. Oct 2018 Camp 2018 Acted as an Nandha Arts and Organising member in th 9. Ms. S. Indhu Science College, Erode, 29 Sep to INSPIRE Science TN. Oct 2018 Camp 2018 10. Dr. M. Poonkothai KPR Institute of Participated in Lecture 15th Dec

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Engineering and workshop on 2018 Technology, Arasur, “Intellectual Property Coimbatore, TN. Rights” Participated in Lecture workshop on “Revised Kathir College of Arts Workshop and 11. Dr. K. Abdhul and Science, th Assessment and 5 Jan 2019 Coimbatore, TN. Accreditation Frame work of NAAC” Rajiv Gandhi School of AICTE QIP Intellectual Property Sponsored short term Law, Indian Institute of course on th th 12. Dr. K. Abdhul 04 to 10 Technology Kharagpur “Biotechnology and Feb 2019 (IIT-KGP), West Intellectual Property Bengal. Law” Sri Krishna Arts and National Conference Science College, on “Unearth the New th 13. Ms. S. Indhu 11 Feb Kuniamuthur, Frontiers in Life 2019 Coimbatore, TN. Sciences” Participated in Dr. N.G.P Arts and National Workshop th th 14. Ms. J.Poovizhi Science College, On “Data Analytics 14 & 15 Coimbatore, TN. and its Application in Feb 2019 Biotechnology”

Participated in th Vellalar College for National Seminar on 29 Mar 15. Mr. S. Karthik Women (Autonomous), “Innovative Practices 2019 Thindal, Erode, TN. on Quality Enhancement” Participated in Vellalar College for National Workshop on 30th Mar 16. Mr. S. Karthik Women (Autonomous), “Revised Assessment 2019 Thindal, Erode, TN. and Accreditation Framework”

BIOTECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION Our Biotechnology association “GENESIS” focuses towards enhancing the students’ exposure in the life science arena. The office bearers of the association are as follows  President - SANU. K (II M.Sc)  Vice-president - KAVIYA. S (III B.Sc)

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 Secretary - PRIYA. S (II M.Sc)  Joint secretary - SELLADURAI. K (III B.Sc)  Treasurer - ARUNKUMAR. R (I M.Sc)

DEPARTMENTAL SEMINARS Department students’ seminar used to be conducted once in a week. The students will be delivering the seminar to all the department students including the staff members. This is successful as it discusses the current topics as well as it improves the moral and expression of the students.

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY  Inauguration of Genesis Association & Guest Lecture on “Techniques in Commercial Plant Tissue Culture” by Dr.K.Kalimuthu, Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Botany, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, TN, India on 22.06.2018

 Fresher’s Day Celebration & Guest Lecture on “Health Awareness” by Dr.Suseendhar, Consultant Sonologist, Amman Scans, Ultrasound Clinic, Erode, TN, India on 02.08.2018

 Guest lecture on "Personality Development” by Dr.Isaac Devakumar, Chairman, IDK

Educational Institutions, Erode, TN, India on 02.08.2018

 Mr.Sivashanmugan, Polyhedron Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, Ganapathy Nagar, Erode, TN, India had delivered a lecture on “Drug Designing” - 04.09.2018

 Conducted five days DST sponsored “INSPIRE Science Camp 2019” for XIth Standard students of from 29.09.2018 to 03.10.2018 Resource Persons: 29.09.2018 Dr.Mylswamy Annadurai, Former Director, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka had delivered a lecture on “Opportunities and Challenges in Science and Technology”. Dr.M.Suresh Gandhi, Associate Professor, Department of Geology, University of Madras, Chennai, TN lectured on the topic “Earth Sciences and its Importance”. 30.09.2018 Dr.T.V.Venkateswaran, Scientist ‘F’, Division Head: Science Communication Training, Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi addressed the gathering on the topic “What is the shape of Earth?”

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Dr.S.Easwaramoorthi, Scientist, Chemical lab, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, TN on the topic “Chemistry of Colours”. 01.10.2018 Dr.M.R.N.Murthy, Professor, Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka spoke about “Some Fascinating Aspects of Science”. Dr.T.J.Pandian, National Professor, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, TN spoke about “Scientific Research Leading to Nobel Prize”. 02.10.2018 Dr.N.Ponpandian, Professor and Head, Dept. of Nanoscience and Technology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN had delivered the lecture on “Influence of Science and Nanoscience in Technology”. Dr.S.Manian, Former Vice Chancellor, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, TN mentored a session on “Green House Effects”. 03.l0.2018 Dr.R.Parvathi, Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Mathematics, Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Thindal, Erode, TN had delivered a lecture on “FOSS for Mathematics” Dr.K.N.Raghavan, Professor, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, CIT Campus, Chennai, TN talks about “An Open Maths Problem: Does there exist an odd perfect number?”

 Alumni Lecture on “Role of Transcription Factor PAX3 in Breast Cancer” by Mr.A.Ashok [PG, 2012-2014 Batch], Research Scholar, Dept. of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN on 26.12.2018.

 Dr.N.Senthil Kumar, Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University, Mizoram had delivered a lecture on “Bioinformatics in Biodiversity & Human Disease Research” on 28.12.2018.

 Mr. M.Krishnamoorthy, Business Head, Quality Austria Central Asia Private Limited, Chennai, had presented his scope on “Food Safety in Biotechnology” on 08.01.2019.

 Guest Lecture on “Biopharmaceuticals and its Applications” delivered by Dr.B.N.Vedha Hari, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacy, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA University, Thanjavur, TN on 18.01.2019.

 The Genesis Association Valediction and Farewell held on 06.04.19.

ECO CLUB  Thiru.V.Shanmugan, Chairman, Sri Nandha Educational Trust had addressed the audience on “World Environmental Day” - 05.06.2018 about the present situation of the environment, importance and responsibility to care on it.

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 Inauguration of Eco Club & “Rain Water Harvesting - Need and Relevance in Cities

and Town” by Mr. Sekhar Raghavan, Director, Rain Centre, Chennai, TN on 06th July 2018  Training in “Nature Conservation & Eco – Development” at Anglade Institute of Natural History, Shenbagunar, Kodaikanal, TN on 28th, 29th & 30th Jan 2019

 “The Ecological Festival of Western Ghats” at Sri Krishna Arts & Science College, Coimbatore, TN from 01st to 03rd Feb 2019.

 Wet Land Conservation Day celebration by Eco Club along with the NSS unit-visited Vellode Birds Sanctuary, Erode District, TN and Mr. Kandhasamy delivered a lecture on “Global Warming and Climatic Changes” on 02.02.2019

INDUSTRIAL VISIT The main objective to study Biotechnology is to effectively use the biological resource and it is possible only through industrial biotechnology. So in order to provide our student an exposure to such industries, the department has arranged for the industrial visit.  One day IV to Sakthi Sugars, Appakudal, Erode District, Tamil Nadu. (18.06.2018)  One day tour to Mysore. (September 2019)  One day IV to Banana Research Centre, Tirchy, Tamil Nadu. (27.12.2018)

SUMMER TRAINING Our II UG and I PG students are encouraged to undergo summer training at various institutes and laboratories.

BLOOD IDENTIFICATION CAMP

 Blood Group Identification Camp held on 19st Sep 2018 has been conducted for Teacher Training and School of Education students’ and is carried out by our Biotechnology students under the guidance of faculty members. Number of candidates benefited 63 members.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Apart from academics, our students also excelled in extracurricular activities.

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The following students had won prizes in various programmes and competitions held in and around Erode. NAME OF THE S.No. PLACE EVENT PRIZE DATE STUDENT Nandha Science Project- st rd th 1. Mohanapriya. R.C.M Engineering Innovation Day -“Mini I 03 to 5 College Bioresearch Lab” Prize Jan 2019 Science Project- Nandha Innovation Day - Rajesh. S st rd th 2. Engineering “Semi Automated II 03 to 5 Ragul. R College Hyper thermal Egg Prize Jan 2019 Incubator” Science Project- Nandha Innovation Day - st rd th 3. Subathra. S Engineering III 03 to 5 “Bioplastic Isolation College Prize Jan 2019 from Fruits Peel” Nandha Arts Annual Sports Day – st 4. Mohanapriya.R.C.M and Science I 2018-2019 Basket Ball College Prize Nandha Arts Allaikal Tamil Illakiya st 5. Balaji. P and Science I 2018-2019 peravai - 2018 College Prize Nandha Arts Allaikal Tamil Illakiya st 6. Kodimalar. C and Science I 2018-2019 peravai - 2018 College Prize

MoU IDK Educational Institutions, Erode, TN (Dated: 10.07.2018)

PLACEMENT DETAILS: Our students had placed in many places like Sindhuja. R (II M.Sc) - Zifo RnD, Chennai Nivitha. D (II M.Sc.) - Winner Institute of Communicative English Divya Bharathi. T (II M.Sc.) - Winner Institute of Communicative English Saranya S (II M.Sc.) - Winner Institute of Communicative English Sanu. K (II M.Sc.) - Assistant Professor, KSR Arts College, Winner Institute of Communicative English Priya. S (II M.Sc.) - Assistant Professor, Kongu Arts College

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Tamizharasu. C (II M.Sc.) - QMax Business Solution, Chennai Indra. S (III B.Sc.) - ILM, Bangalore Vee Technologies, Salem Hi Citizen Life Skills, Tiruppur Bright Star Educational Institute, Coimbatore Kalaivani. S (III B.Sc.) - ILM, Bangalore Hi Citizen Life Skills, Tiruppur Bright Star Educational Institute, Coimbatore Krubha. A (III B.Sc.) - Vee Technologies, Salem Sangavi. P (III B.Sc.) - ILM, Bangalore Vee Technologies, Salem Bright Star Educational Institute, Coimbatore AEE BEE Academy, Coimbatore Sai Blessana. B (III B.Sc.) - ILM, Bangalore Sathya. S (III B.Sc.) - Vee Technologies, Salem Sivarubani. S (III B.Sc.) - Vee Technologies, Salem Vishali. M (III B.Sc.) - Vee Technologies, Salem Subathra. S (III B.Sc.) - TCS, Chennai ILM, Bangalore Bright Star Educational Institute, Coimbatore AEE BEE Academy, Coimbatore Manojkumar. V (III B.Sc.) - ILM, Bangalore Thyro Care, Coimbatore. Gowtham. K (III B.Sc.) - ILM, Bangalore Selladurai. K (III B.Sc.) - Bright Star Educational Institute, Coimbatore Archana. N (III B.Sc.) - Hi Citizen Life Skills, Tiruppur Deepika. N (III B.Sc.) - Hi Citizen Life Skills, Tiruppur Kaviya. S (III B.Sc.) - Hi Citizen Life Skills, Tiruppur Bharathi. S (III B.Sc.) - IDBI, Erode Janani. S (III B.Sc.) - IDBI, Erode Mohanraj. R (III B.Sc.) - IDBI, Erode

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