NANDHA ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, -52 DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY “GENESIS” ANNUAL REPORT (2015-16)

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 and research levels from 2002 onwards. The laboratory is well established with all the instruments which are needed to study the latest technology. Totally 9 skilled faculty members discharge their duty in this department. The department is headed by Mr.K.Abdhul and consists of the following faculty members. Mr.G.Dharmaraj Ms.M.Poonkothai Mr.S.Karthik Mr.P.Dheeban Shankar Mr.K.Karthik (Allied Chemistry) Mr.M.Sounthararajan Ms.J.Poovizhi Ms.N.Saradha Ms.S.Vasuki (Lab Assistant) Ms.G.Gowri (Lab Assistant)

1 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE The academic performance of our department proved its excellence every year. In April 2016 semester results of I B.Sc, out of 7 papers-100% in 4 papers, above 80% in 3 papers and below 80% in 1 paper. In II B.Sc, out of 8 papers-100% in 6 papers and above 80% in 2. In III B.Sc, out of 6 papers-100% in all 6 subjects. In PG, I M.Sc has 7 papers in which 100% in 6 papers and 90% in 1 paper. In II M.Sc 100% in 4 out of 4 papers In major papers of both UG and PG, out of 15 papers there is 100 % in 14 subjects and below 95% in 1 paper.

Our PG student Ms. Gayathri. S (2013-15) had secured 8th Rank in the Bharathiar University examination.

Our UG student Ms. Sangeetha. T got 2nd rank and Ms. Kousalya. C 3rd rank in the Bharathiar University examination.

SUCCESS RATE OF STUDENTS UG: out of 47 students, the 45 got their degree in 2014-15 pass out. PG: out of 31 students, the 30 got their degree in 2014-15 pass out.

FACULTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr.G.Dharmaraj is pursing Ph.D at NGP College of Arts and Science College, (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN). Ms.M.Poonkothai, Mr.S.Karthik and Mr.P.Dheeban Shankar are pursuing Ph.D in Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN. Mr.K.Karthik is pursuing his Ph.D at C.N College, Erode, TN. (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN).

2 Mr. M. Soundararajan is pursuing M.Phil in Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode, TN.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS UG students have done oral and poster presentation in different colleges The following student’s presentation and published papers: S.N NAME OF THE TITLE VENUE DATE O STUDENT National Level seminar on “A Snapshot on the Applications of Biomimicry in Marine Microorganisms in 1. Kanimozhi. M 23.09.2015 biomedical research Biotechnology” at Kumaran College For Women, Tiruppur, , India. National Level seminar on “A Snapshot on the Applications of Biomimicry in Marine Microorganisms in 2. Aarthi. M 23.09.2015 biomedical research Biotechnology” at Tiruppur Kumaran College For Women Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. National Level seminar on “A Snapshot on the Applications of Biommicry in Marine Microorganisms in 3. Devipriya. K 23.09.2015 biomedical research Biotechnology” at Tiruppur Kumaran College For Women Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. National Level seminar on “A Snapshot on the Applications of Production of Marine Microorganisms in 4. Indhu. S biodiesel from 23.09.2015 Biotechnology” at Tiruppur microalgae Kumaran College For Women Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. National Level seminar on “A Snapshot on the Applications of Production of Marine Microorganisms in 5. Maheswari. S biodiesel from 23.09.2015 Biotechnology” at Tiruppur microalgae Kumaran College For Women Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. 6. Sakthinarayanan. K DNA finger printing One day National level 18.12.2015

3 in four varieties of symposium “BIO Revolution Hibiscus using Trends for Scientific Harmony” at RAPD method Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN, India. Detoxification and National Seminar on Degradation of “Contemporary in Biotechnology” 7. Kanimozhi.M 22.01.2016 Environmental at Mahendra Arts and Science Toxins By Plants College, Salem, TN Production of National Seminar on Various Commercial “Contemporary in Biotechnology” 8. Selvaraj. S Products from Peel 22.01.2016 at Mahendra Arts and Science of Citrus sinesis and College, Salem, TN Citrus limetta Detoxification and National Seminar on Degradation of “Contemporary in Biotechnology” 9. Aarthi. M 22.01.2016 Environmental at Mahendra Arts and Science Toxins by Plants College, Salem, TN Biodiesel Production National Seminar on by Using Waste “Contemporary in Biotechnology” 10. Devipriya. K Cooking Oil as an 22.01.2016 at Mahendra Arts and Science Environmental College, Salem, TN Recycling Process National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Biological Innovations” 22.01.2016 Nanotechnology in 11. Sirancheevi. G at College of Arts & Medicine and Science, Ellispettai, Erode, 23.01.2016 TN, India. National Seminar on “Emerging In vitro and In vivo Trends in Biological Innovations” 22.01.2016 Arokeyamicheal anticancer activity of 12. at Bharathidasan College of Arts & simon. A extract of Capsicum and Science, Ellispettai, Erode, 23.01.2016 annuum TN, India. National Seminar on “Emerging Antimicrobial Trends in Biological Innovations” 22.01.2016 13. Sounthirarajan. V activity of at Bharathidasan College of Arts & Tamarindus indica and Science, Ellispettai, Erode, 23.01.2016 TN, India. National Seminar on “Emerging Antimicrobial Trends in Biological Innovations” 22.01.2016 Piruthiveraj 14. activity of at Bharathidasan College of Arts & Mallaiya. M Tamarindus indica and Science, Ellispettai, Erode, 23.01.2016 TN, India. 15. Sakthinarayanan. K Characterization of National Seminar on “Bioprocess 28.01.2016 Surfactants Technology and Microbial producing bacteria Ecology” at Periyar University,

4 from Indian Oil Salem, TN, India. 2nd International Seminar on Natural Dying in “Bioscience- Elixir of Life textile using 16. Nithiskumar. K BSEL-2016” Organized by 05.02.2016 different floral department of Biotechnology on extracts Sri Ganesh College of Arts and Science, Salem, Tamilnadu, India nd In vivo 2 International Seminar on hypoglycemic and “Bioscience- Elixir of Life 17. Ragu. S antimicrobial activity BSEL-2016” Organized by 05.02.2016 of acetone extract of department of Biotechnology on black pepper. Sri Ganesh College of Arts and Science, Salem, Tamilnadu, India 2nd International Seminar on Natural Dying in “Bioscience- Elixir of Life textile using 18. Naveen Kumar. D BSEL-2016” Organized by 05.02.2016 different floral department of Biotechnology on extracts. Sri Ganesh College of Arts and Science, Salem, Tamilnadu, India Synthesis and National Conference on Characterization of “Biorevolution” at Sri Krishna 19. Naveen Kumar. D 10.02.2016 Silver Nanoparticles Arts and Science College, from Plant Extract Coimbatore, TN, India. Synthesis and National Conference on characterization of “Biorevolution” at Sri Krishna 20. Ragu.S 10.02.2016 Silver Nanoparticles Arts and Science College, from Plant Extract Coimbatore, TN, India. Synthesis and National Conference on characterization of “Biorevolution” at Sri Krishna 21. Nithiskumar.K 10.02.2016 Silver Nanoparticles Arts and Science College, from Plant Extract Coimbatore, TN, India. Synthesis and National conference on characterization of “Biorevolution” at Sri Krishna 22. Sakthivel. S 10.02.2016 Silver Nanoparticles Arts and Science College, from Plant Extract Coimbatore, TN, India.

STUDENT PARTICIPATION (2015-16)

CLAS NAME PLACE EVENT DATE S.NO S 1. R.Janani III B.Sc Tiruppur Kumaran Participated in National level 23.09.2015 College for seminar on “A Snapshot on Women, Tiruppur, the Applications Of Marine

5 TN Microorganisms in Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 2. P.Kalaipriya III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 3. S.Shobana III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 4. M.Lavanya III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 5. K.Janakidevi III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 6. N.Vanitha III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 7. M.Abirami III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 8. K.Akshaya III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 9. M.Kanimozhi I M.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” 10. M.Aarthi I M.Sc Tiruppur Kumaran Participated in National level 23.09.2015 College for seminar on “A Snapshot on Women, Tiruppur, the Applications Of Marine

6 TN Microorganisms in Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 11. S.Mageshwari I M.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for the Applications Of Marine 12. S.Indhu III B.Sc 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology”

Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 13. M.Fairoj III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 14. C.Geetha III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 15. P.Bandana Devi III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 16. P.Yuvarani III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 17. S.Suganthi III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 18. P.Muthulakshmi III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” 19. P.Janani III B.Sc Tiruppur Kumaran Participated in National level 23.09.2015 College for seminar on “A Snapshot on

7 Women, Tiruppur, the Applications Of Marine TN Microorganisms in Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 20. P.Priyadharshini III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for the Applications Of Marine 21. P.Nisha III B.Sc 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology”

Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 22. R. Maheshwari III B.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Participated in National level Tiruppur Kumaran seminar on “A Snapshot on College for 23. K.Devipriya I M.Sc the Applications Of Marine 23.09.2015 Women, Tiruppur, Microorganisms in TN Biotechnology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 24. S.Rajesh II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 25. S. Boopathi Raja II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 26. R.Pratheep Kumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 27. G.Singaravelan II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 28. K.Gokulraja II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 29. K.Ramkumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” 30. M.Gowthamprabhu II M.Sc Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015

8 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 31. T.K.Prakash II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 32. K.Gopalakrishnan II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 33. B.Kumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 34. A.Tamizhazhagan II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 35. D.Keerthana II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 36. S.Manjula II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 37. T.Nilani II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 38. K.Sakthinarayanan II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 39. V.Sridhar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 40. D.Sriya II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 41. K.Ranchitha II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 42. D.Thenmozhi II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 43. S.Meena II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 44. M.Nanhini II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” 45. G.Tharani II M.Sc Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 &

9 Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 46. S.Prasad II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days A.Arulmanoj 28.9.2015 & 47. II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training pradeep 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 & 48. K.J.Vijay II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 49. S.Karthickkumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training & 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 50. K.Kumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training & 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Nandha College of Participated in 2 days 28.9.2015 51. K.Abdulwahith II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, Workshop on “Basic training & 29.9.2015 TN on Pre-Clinical Methodology” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 52. S.Rajesh II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 53. R.Pratheep Kumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 54. S. Boopathi Raja II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 55. K.Gokulraja II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 56. G.Singaravelan II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 57. K.Gopalakrishnan II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development”

10 Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 58. T.K.Prakash II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 59. S.Karthickkumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 60. K.Ramkumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 61. M.Gowthamprabhu II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 62. K.J.Vijay II M.Sc Pharmacy, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug Erode, TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of A.Arulmanoj “Application of Spectroscopic 63. II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 pradeep Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 64. K.Sakthinarayanan II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 65. D.Sriya II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 66. T.Nilani II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 67. D.Keerthana II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 68. S.Meena II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development”

11 Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 69. D.Thenmozhi II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 70. M.Nandhini II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 71. G.Tharani II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 72. S.Prasad II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 73. K.Kumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 74. B.Kumar II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Participated in Workshop on Nandha College of “Application of Spectroscopic 75. K.Abdulwahith II M.Sc Pharmacy, Erode, 13.10.2015 Techniques in Novel Drug TN Development” Presented a paper on Karunya “Ecofriendly Synthesis, 02.12.2015 76. K.Abdulwahith II M.Sc University, Characterization & to Coimbatore, TN Antimicrobial Efficacy of 04.12.2015 Silver Nanoparticles” Vivekanandha Participated in International College of Arts Symposium on “Bioscience 77. D.Thenmozhi II M.Sc and Science for 14.12.2015 Research for Present and Women, Future” Tiruchengode, TN Vivekanandha Participated in International College of Arts Symposium on “Bioscience 78. D.Keerthana II M.Sc and Science for 14.12.2015 Research for Present and Women, Future” Tiruchengode, TN 79. T.Nilani II M.Sc Vivekanandha Participated in International 14.12.2015

12 College of Arts Symposium on “Bioscience and Science for Research for Present and Women, Future” Tiruchengode, TN Vivekanandha Participated in International College of Arts Symposium on “Bioscience 80. S.Meena II M.Sc and Science for 14.12.2015 Research for Present and Women, Future” Tiruchengode, TN Vivekanandha Participated in International College of Arts Symposium on “Bioscience 81. D.Sriya II M.Sc and Science for 14.12.2015 Research for Present and Women, Future” Tiruchengode, TN Vivekanandha Participated in International College of Arts Symposium on “Bioscience 82. G.Tharani II M.Sc and Science for 14.12.2015 Research for Present and Women, Future” Tiruchengode, TN Vivekanandha Participated in International College of Arts Symposium on “Bioscience 83. K.Ranchitha II M.Sc and Science for 14.12.2015 Research for Present and Women, Future” Tiruchengode, TN Vivekanandha Participated in International College of Arts Symposium on “Bioscience 84. S.Manjula II M.Sc and Science for 14.12.2015 Research for Present and Women, Future” Tiruchengode, TN Participated in One Day Bharathiar National Level Symposium on 85. S.Manjula II M.Sc University, 18.12.2015 “Biorevolution- Trends for Coimbatore, TN Scientific Hormonium” Participated in One Day Bharathiar National Level Symposium on 86. D.Thenmozhi II M.Sc University, 18.12.2015 “Biorevolution- Trends for Coimbatore, TN Scientific Hormonium” Participated in One Day Bharathiar National Level Symposium on 87. G.Tharani II M.Sc University, 18.12.2015 “Biorevolution- Trends for Coimbatore, TN Scientific Hormonium” 88. K.Ranchitha II M.Sc Bharathiar Participated in One Day 18.12.2015 University, National Level Symposium on Coimbatore, TN “Biorevolution- Trends for

13 Scientific Hormonium” Participated in One Day Bharathiar National Level Symposium on 89. M.Nandhini II M.Sc University, 18.12.2015 “Biorevolution- Trends for Coimbatore, TN Scientific Hormonium” Participated in One Day Bharathiar National Level Symposium on 90. D.Sriya II M.Sc University, 18.12.2015 “Biorevolution- Trends for Coimbatore, TN Scientific Hormonium” Participated in One Day Bharathiar National Level Symposium on 91. D.Keerthana II M.Sc University, 18.12.2015 “Biorevolution- Trends for Coimbatore, TN Scientific Hormonium” Participated in One Day Bharathiar National Level Symposium on 92. K.Ramkumar II M.Sc University, 18.12.2015 “Biorevolution- Trends for Coimbatore, TN Scientific Hormonium” Participated in One Day Bharathiar National Level Symposium on 93. K.Sakthinarayanan II M.Sc University, 18.12.2015 “Biorevolution- Trends for Coimbatore, TN Scientific Hormonium” Participated in One Day Bharathiar National Level Symposium on 94. T.Nilani II M.Sc University, “Biorevolution- Trends for 18.12.2015 Coimbatore, TN Scientific Hormonium”

Participated in National Dr. N.G.P Arts and 28.12.2015 Conference on 95. M.Kanimozhi I M.Sc Science College, & “Bioprospecting Initiatives Coimbatore, TN 29.12.2015 and Challenges” Participated in National Dr. N.G.P Arts and 28.12.2015 Conference on 96. G.Prasanth I M.Sc Science College, & “Bioprospecting Initiatives Coimbatore, TN and Challenges” 29.12.2015 Participated in National Dr. N.G.P Arts and 28.12.2015 Conference on 97. K.Vivek I M.Sc Science College, & “Bioprospecting Initiatives Coimbatore, TN 29.12.2015 and Challenges” Participated in National Dr. N.G.P Arts and 28.12.2015 Conference on 98. S.Prabhakaran I M.Sc Science College, & “Bioprospecting Initiatives Coimbatore, TN and Challenges” 29.12.2015 99. P.J.Jishnu I M.Sc Dr. N.G.P Arts and Participated in National 28.12.2015 Science College, Conference on &

14 Coimbatore, TN “Bioprospecting Initiatives 29.12.2015 and Challenges” Participated in National Dr. N.G.P Arts and 28.12.2015 Conference on 100. S.Selvaraj I M.Sc Science College, & “Bioprospecting Initiatives Coimbatore, TN 29.12.2015 and Challenges” Participated in National Dr. N.G.P Arts and 28.12.2015 Conference on 101. M.Aarthi I M.Sc Science College, & “Bioprospecting Initiatives Coimbatore, TN and Challenges” 29.12.2015 Participated in National Dr. N.G.P Arts and 28.12.2015 Conference on 102. S.Indhu I M.Sc Science College, & “Bioprospecting Initiatives Coimbatore, TN 29.12.2015 and Challenges” Participated in National Dr. N.G.P Arts and 28.12.2015 Conference on 103. S.Mageshwari I M.Sc Science College, & “Bioprospecting Initiatives Coimbatore, TN and Challenges” 29.12.2015 National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 104. Kiruthika.L II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 105. Shanmugapriya.S II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 106. Saravanan.M II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 107. Indhu.S II M.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 108. Maheswari.S II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 109. Devipriya.K II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” 110. Sarenya.S II B.Sc Selvam Arts and National Workshop on 22.01.2016 Science College, “Herbal Medicine Preparation

15 Namakkal, TN Techniques for Primary Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 111. Maheswari.M II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 112. Gowsalya.P II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 113. Nithishkumar K II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 114. Umamaheswari. S II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 115. Ramya.V II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 116. Sakthivel.S II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 117. Parameswari.M II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 118. Bhuvaneswari.S II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 119. Selva Priya.K II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 120. Sharmila.B II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” 121. Vithyananthan.K II B.Sc Selvam Arts and National Workshop on 22.01.2016 Science College, “Herbal Medicine Preparation

16 Namakkal, TN Techniques for Primary Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 122. Mohansakthi.T II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 123. Mathankumar.C II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 124. Dhayanithi.K II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 125. Naveenkumar. D II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 126. Logesh. S II B.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 127. Kanimozhi. M II M.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” National Workshop on Selvam Arts and “Herbal Medicine Preparation 128. Aarthi.M II M.Sc Science College, 22.01.2016 Techniques for Primary Namakkal, TN Health Care System” Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 129. K. Boobalan III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 130. A.Karthikeyan III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN 131. B.Kesavan III B.Sc Bharathidasan National Seminar on 22.01.2016 College of Arts “Emerging Trends in & and Science, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 Ellispettai, Erode,

17 TN Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 132. K.Deepak III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 133. S.Vijaysurender III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 134. V.Navaneethan III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 135. S.Karthik III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 136. V.Veerakumar III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 137. J.Mahaeswari III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 M.Piruthiveraj 138. III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Mallaiya Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN Bharathidasan College of Arts National Seminar on 22.01.2016 139. V.Sounthirarajan III B.Sc and Science, “Emerging Trends in & Ellispettai, Erode, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 TN 140. A.Arokeyamicheal III B.Sc Bharathidasan National Seminar on 22.01.2016 simon College of Arts “Emerging Trends in & and Science, Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 Ellispettai, Erode,

18 TN Bharathidasan National Seminar on 22.01.2016 College of Arts and III B.Sc 141. G.Sirancheevi Science, Ellispettai, “Emerging Trends in & Erode, TN Biological Innovations” 23.01.2016 Science Academics Lecture K.S.R College of Workshop on “Recent Trends 25.01.16 Technology, KSR 142. K.Ramkumar II M.Sc in Nano Biotechnology” to Kalvi Nagar, organized by Centre for Nano 27.01.16 Tiruchengode, TN Science and Technology Science Academics Lecture K.S.R College of Workshop on “Recent Trends 25.01.16 Technology, KSR 143. S.Meena II M.Sc in Nano Biotechnology” to Kalvi Nagar, organized by Centre for Nano 27.01.16 Tiruchengode, TN Science and Technology Science Academics Lecture K.S.R College of Workshop on “Recent Trends 25.01.16 Technology, KSR 144. D.Sriya II M.Sc in Nano Biotechnology” to Kalvi Nagar, organized by Centre for Nano 27.01.16 Tiruchengode, TN Science and Technology Science Academics Lecture K.S.R College of Workshop on “Recent Trends 25.01.16 Technology, KSR 145. S.Manjula II M.Sc in Nano Biotechnology” to Kalvi Nagar, organized by Centre for Nano 27.01.16 Tiruchengode, TN Science and Technology Science Academics Lecture K.S.R College of Workshop on “Recent Trends 25.01.16 Technology, KSR 146. D.Thenmozhi II M.Sc in Nano Biotechnology” to Kalvi Nagar, organized by Centre for Nano 27.01.16 Tiruchengode, TN Science and Technology Science Academics Lecture K.S.R College of Workshop on “Recent Trends 25.01.16 Technology, KSR 147. G.Tharani II M.Sc in Nano Biotechnology” to Kalvi Nagar, organized by Centre for Nano 27.01.16 Tiruchengode, TN Science and Technology Science Academics Lecture K.S.R College of Workshop on “Recent Trends 25.01.16 Technology, KSR 148. D.Keerthana II M.Sc in Nano Biotechnology” to Kalvi Nagar, organized by Centre for Nano 27.01.16 Tiruchengode, TN Science and Technology Science Academics Lecture K.S.R College of Workshop on “Recent Trends 25.01.16 Technology, KSR 149. M.Nandhini II M.Sc in Nano Biotechnology” to Kalvi Nagar, organized by Centre for Nano 27.01.16 Tiruchengode, TN Science and Technology

19 Science Academics Lecture K.S.R College of Workshop on “Recent Trends 25.01.16 Technology, KSR 150. K.Ranchitha II M.Sc in Nano Biotechnology” to Kalvi Nagar, organized by Centre for Nano 27.01.16 Tiruchengode, TN Science and Technology Sri Ganesh College of Arts 2nd International Seminar on 151. Naveen Kumar. D II B.Sc and Science, Bioscience Organized by 05.02.2016 Ammapet, Salem, Department of Biotechnology Tamil Nadu. Sri Ganesh College of Arts 2nd International Seminar on 152. Ragu.s II B.Sc and Science, Bioscience Organized by 05.02.2016 Ammapet, Salem, Department of Biotechnology Tamil Nadu. Sri Ganesh College of Arts 2nd International Seminar on 153. Dhayanithi.K II B.Sc and Science, Bioscience Organized by 05.02.2016 Ammapet, Salem, Department of Biotechnology Tamil Nadu. Sri Ganesh College of Arts 2nd International Seminar on 154. Logesh. S II B.Sc and Science, Bioscience Organized by 5.02.2016 Ammapet, Salem, Department of Biotechnology Tamil Nadu. Sri Ganesh College of Arts 2nd International Seminar on 155. Ramkumar.K II B.Sc and Science, Bioscience Organized by 5.02.2016 Ammapet, Salem, Department of Biotechnology Tamil Nadu. Sri Ganesh College of Arts 2nd International Seminar on and Science, 156. Nithishkumar K II B.Sc Bioscience Organized by 5.02.2016 Ammapet, Salem, Tamil Nadu. Department of Biotechnology

Sri Ganesh College of Arts 2nd International Seminar on 157. Mubarak.A II B.Sc and Science, Bioscience Organized by 5.02.2016 Ammapet, Salem, Department of Biotechnology Tamil Nadu. 158. Kalaiyarasan.M II B.Sc Sri Ganesh 2nd International Seminar on 5.02.2016 College of Arts Bioscience Organized by and Science, Department of Biotechnology Ammapet, Salem,

20 Tamil Nadu. Sri Ganesh College of Arts 2nd International Seminar on 159. Mathan Kumar.C II B.Sc and Science, Bioscience Organized by 5.02.2016 Ammapet, Salem, Department of Biotechnology Tamil Nadu. Sri Ganesh College of Arts 2nd International Seminar on 160. Thiyagu.C II B.Sc and Science, Bioscience Organized by 5.02.2016 Ammapet, Salem, Department of Biotechnology Tamil Nadu. PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 161. P.Midhuna Kumari II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 162. Gomathi Sri. R II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 163. Kalaivani.K II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 164. Savitha. S II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN PG and Research Department of One day Symposium on Zoology, Sri “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 165. Rajeswari. R II B.Sc 24.02.2016 Vasavi College, Diseases - An Awareness and Erode, TN Prevention Programme”

PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 166. Rajasri. B II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN 167. Madhumitha. R II B.Sc PG and Research One day Symposium on 24.02.2016 Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney Zoology, Sri Diseases - An Awareness and

21 Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 168. IndhuPriya. S II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 169. Surya. S II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 170. Aarthi. S II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 171. Hariharan .Y II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN PG and Research One day Symposium on Department of “BIOSHINE 2016 Kidney 172. Rangani. P II B.Sc Zoology, Sri 24.02.2016 Diseases - An Awareness and Vasavi College, Prevention Programme” Erode, TN

PARTICIPATION OF STAFF MEMBERS IN SEMINAR/CONFERENCE/ SYMPOSIUM  Staff members of Biotechnology Department participated and presented nearly 44 research papers in various colleges/institutions.

22 NAME OF THE S.No TITLE VENUE DATE STAFF International Level Conference on Phytochemical “Advances in Micro 7th and Screening and /Nanotechnologies for Biological th 1. M.Poonkothai 8 Antioxidant assay of applications (ICAMB-2015)” at August Agaricus bisporus PSG Institute of Advanced 2015 Studies, Coimbatore, TN, India. International Level Conference on A study on “Advances in Micro 7th and phytochemical /Nanotechnologies for Biological th 2. S.Karthik screening of Solanum 8 applications (ICAMB-2015)” at pubescens August PSG Institute of Advanced (Pp. - 46). 2015 Studies, Coimbatore, TN, India. Aqueous Extract International Level Conference on Mediated Synthesis and “Advances in Micro 7th and Characterization of /Nanotechnologies for Biological th 3. S.Karthik Silver Nanoparticles 8 applications (ICAMB-2015)” at Using Passiflora August PSG Institute of Advanced foetida. 2015 Studies, Coimbatore, TN, India. (Pp. - 33). Aqueous Extract International Level Conference on Mediated Synthesis and “Advances in Micro 7th & P.Dheeban Characterization of /Nanotechnologies for Biological th 4. 8 Shankar Silver Nanoparticles applications (ICAMB-2015)” at August Using Passiflora PSG Institute of Advanced 2015 foetida. Studies, Coimbatore, TN, India. International Level Conference on “Advances in Micro A study on 7th and /Nanotechnologies for Biological P.Dheeban phytochemical th 5. applications (ICAMB-2015)” at 8 Shankar screening of Solanum PSG Institute of Advanced August pubescens. Studies, Coimbatore, TN, India. 2015

National Level seminar on “A Snapshot on the Applications of Isolation, Identification P.Dheeban Marine Microorganisms in rd 6. and Characterization of 23 Sep Shankar Biotechnology” at Tiruppur Probiotics. 2015 Kumaran College For Women, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. 7. S.Karthik In vitro Screening of National Level seminar on “A 23rd Sep Secondary Metabolites Snapshot on the Applications of 2015 and Antimicrobial Marine Microorganisms in Efficacy of Passiflora Biotechnology” at Tiruppur foetida. Kumaran College For Women,

23 Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. National Level seminar on “A Snapshot on the Applications of Biomimicry in Marine Microorganisms in rd 8. S.Karthik 23 Sep Biomedical Research. Biotechnology” at Tiruppur 2015 Kumaran College For Women, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. National Level seminar on “A Snapshot on the Applications of Cytotoxicity of White Marine Microorganisms in rd 9. M.Poonkothai Button Mushroom 23 Sep Biotechnology” at Tiruppur Agaricus bisporus. 2015 Kumaran College For Women, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. National Level seminar on “A Snapshot on the Applications of Isolation, Identification P.Dheeban Marine Microorganisms in rd 10. and Characterization of 23 Sep Shankar Biotechnology” at Tiruppur Probiotics. 2015 Kumaran College For Women, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. National Level seminar on “A In vitro Screening of Snapshot on the Applications of Secondary Metabolites P.Dheeban Marine Microorganisms in rd 11. and Antimicrobial 23 Sep Shankar Biotechnology” at Tiruppur Efficacy of Passiflora 2015 Kumaran College For Women, foetida. Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu National Level seminar on “A Antimicrobial Activity Snapshot on the Applications of of ZnO Nanoparticles Marine Microorganisms in rd 12. J. Poovizhi 23 Sep synthesized from Biotechnology” at Tiruppur 2015 Euphorbia hirta Kumaran College For Women, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. National Level Symposium on Propagation of “BIO Revolution-Trends for Baliospermum Scientific Harmony” at Dept. of th 13. S.Karthik 18 Dec montanum stem cutting Microbial Biotechnology, 2015 (Pp. - 36). Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN, India. National Level Symposium on In vitro evaluation of “BIO Revolution-Trends for antibacterial efficacy Scientific Harmony” at Dept. of th 14. S.Karthik 18 Dec using Passiflora foetida Microbial Biotechnology, 2015 activated carbon Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN, India. 15. P.Dheeban Propagation of National Level Symposium on 18th Dec Shankar Baliospermum “BIO Revolution-Trends for

24 montanum stem cutting. Scientific Harmony” at Dept. of 2015 Microbial Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN, India. National Level Symposium on In vitro evaluation of “BIO Revolution-Trends for P.Dheeban antibacterial efficacy Scientific Harmony” at Dept. of th 16. 18 Dec Shankar using Passiflora foetida Microbial Biotechnology, 2015 activated carbon. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN, India. National Level Symposium on “BIO Revolution-Trends for In vitro propagation on Scientific Harmony” at Dept. of th 17. M.Poonkothai 18 Dec Jatropha curcas. Microbial Biotechnology, 2015 Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN, India. National Level Symposium on Study of the genetic “BIO Revolution-Trends for variation in four Scientific Harmony” at Dept. of th 18. M.Poonkothai different varieties of 18 Dec Microbial Biotechnology, Ocimum plants using 2015 Bharathiar University, ISSR techniques. Coimbatore, TN, India. In vitro Preparation, Characterization of National Conference on Activated Carbon using “Bioprospecting – Initiatives and 28th-29t Passiflora foetida and 19. S.Karthik Challenges” at Dr.N.G.P Arts and h its optimization in the Dec Science College, Coimbatore, removal of Methylene 2015 Tamil Nadu, India Blue on various parameters. (Pp. 28). In vitro Preparation, Characterization of National Conference on Activated Carbon using “Bioprospecting – Initiatives and 28th-29t P.Dheeban Passiflora foetida and 20. Challenges” at Dr.N.G.P Arts and h Shankar its optimization in the Dec Science College, Coimbatore, removal of Methylene 2015 Tamil Nadu, India Blue on various parameters. (Pp. 28). Cloning, Expression National Conference on and Purification, “Bioprospecting – Initiatives and 28th-29t Optimization of 21. G. Dharmaraj Challenges” at Dr.N.G.P Arts and h Santalene Synthase Dec Science College, Coimbatore, from Indian Sandal 2015 Tamil Nadu, India wood (Santalum album)

25 Degradation and National Seminar on detoxification of “Contemporary Advances in nd persistent organic 22 22. S.Karthik Biotechnology” at Mahendra Arts pollutants in soil by January & Science College, Kalippatti, plant alkaloid 2016 Namakkal Dt, Tamil Nadu, India. anabasine. Degradation and National Seminar on detoxification of “Contemporary Advances in nd P.Dheeban persistent organic 22 23. Biotechnology” at Mahendra Arts Shankar pollutants in soil by January & Science College, Kalippatti, plant alkaloid 2016 Namakkal Dt, Tamil Nadu, India. anabasine. Investigation of In vitro National Seminar on Anthelmintic activity “Contemporary Advances in 22nd 24. G. Dharmaraj Phytochemical Biotechnology” at Mahendra Arts January Screening of Thespesia & Science College, Kalippatti, 2016 Populnea leaves Extract Namakkal Dt, Tamil Nadu, India. National Seminar on “Emerging Provenance variation on 22nd & Trends in Biological Innovations” antimicrobial efficacy rd 25. S.Karthik at Bharathidasan College of Arts 23 of Passiflora foetida. & Science, Ellispettai, Erode, January (Pp. 58). Tamil Nadu, India 2016 National Seminar on “Emerging 22nd & Provenance variation on Trends in Biological Innovations” P.Dheeban rd 26. antimicrobial efficacy at Bharathidasan College of Arts 23 Shankar of Passiflora foetida. & Science, Ellispettai, Erode, January Tamil Nadu, India 2016 National Seminar on “Emerging 22nd & Anticancer Activity of Trends in Biological Innovations” rd 27. M.Poonkothai Button Mushroom at Bharathidasan College of Arts 23 Agaricus bisporus & Science, Ellispettai, Erode, January Tamil Nadu, India 2016 Synthesis, National Seminar on “Emerging characterization and 22nd & Trends in Biological Innovations” antimicrobial activity of rd 28. J. Poovizhi at Bharathidasan College of Arts 23 ZnO Nanoparticles & Science, Ellispettai, Erode, January synthesized from Tamil Nadu, India 2016 Euphorbia hirta L. National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Biological Innovations” 22nd & Antibacterial Screening at Bharathidasan College of Arts rd 29. M. Soundararajan of Pithophora 23 & Science, Ellispettai, Erode, oedogonia January Tamil Nadu, India 2016

26 2nd International Seminar on Natural dyeing in textile “Bioscience- Elixir of Life using different floral th 30. M.Poonkothai BSEL-2016” by Department of 5 Fe extracts (Pp. Microbiology at Sri Ganesh 2016 29). College of Arts and Science, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India nd Isolation and 2 International Seminar on “Bioscience- Elixir of Life characterization of th 31. M. Soundararajan green micro algae for BSEL-2016” by Department of 5 Feb carbon sequestration Microbiology at Sri Ganesh 2016 studies College of Arts and Science, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India 2nd International Seminar Analysis of lipid Organized by Department of content from algal 10th Feb 32. M. Soundararajan Biotechnology on Sri Krishna Arts growth in carbon 2016. sequestration studies and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India Antibacterial activity of leaf juice and extracts National Conference on “Avenues of Moringa oleifera in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 33. S.Karthik 17 Feb against some human Arts and Science College, Erode, 2016 pathogenic bacteria. Tamil Nadu, India (Pp.-58). Anti-Inflammatory activity of two different National Conference on “Avenues extracts of Enicostema in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 34. S.Karthik 17 Feb axillare and Ipomea Arts and Science College, Erode, 2016 staphylina. Tamil Nadu, India (Pp.-60) Comparative study on effect of silver National Conference on “Avenues nanoparticles and in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 35. S.Karthik 17 Feb aqueous extract of Arts and Science College, Erode, 2016 Passiflora foetida on Tamil Nadu, India seed germination. Comparative study on antibacterial efficacy of National Conference on “Avenues 36. Passiflora foetida & in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha S.Karthik th Tribulus terrestris Arts and Science College, Erode, 17 Feb activated carbon. Tamil Nadu, India 2016 (Pp.-111). 37. P.Dheeban Comparative study on National Conference on “Avenues 17th Feb Shankar effect of silver in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha 2016

27 nanoparticles and Arts and Science College, Erode, aqueous extract of Tamil Nadu, India Passiflora foetida on seed germination. Comparative study on National Conference on “Avenues antibacterial efficacy of P.Dheeban in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 38. Passiflora foetida & 17 Feb Shankar Arts and Science College, Erode, Tribulus terrestris 2016 Tamil Nadu, India activated carbon. Antibacterial activity of National Conference on “Avenues Carbon and Activated P.Dheeban in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 39. Carbon prepared from 17 Feb Shankar Arts and Science College, Erode, Baliospermum 2016 Tamil Nadu, India montanum. Isolation and Characterization of National Conference on “Avenues Heavy Metal in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 40. M.Poonkothai 17 Feb Degradation of Bacteria Arts and Science College, Erode, 2016 from Steel Industrial Tamil Nadu, India Soil. National Conference on “Avenues Effects of Herbal in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 41. J. Poovizhi Extracts on Channa 17 Feb Arts and Science College, Erode, Striatus 2016 Tamil Nadu, India National Conference on “Avenues Antibacterial Screening in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 42. M. Soundararajan of Pithophora 17 Feb Arts and Science College, Erode, oedogonia 2016 Tamil Nadu, India Transform fluorescent National Conference on “Avenues rhizodium as reporter in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 43. G. Dharmaraj 17 Feb bioinoculant in Soil Arts and Science College, Erode, 2016 Environment Tamil Nadu, India Isolation, Identification National Conference on “Avenues K.Abdhul and Bacteriocin in Biotechnology 2016” at Nandha th 44. 17 Feb production probiotics Arts and Science College, Erode, 2016 from infant fecal matter Tamil Nadu, India

IQAC PAPER PRESENTATION BY STAFF

S.N NAME OF THE TITLE VENUE DATE O STAFF 1. K.Abdhul Creating Effective State Level seminar on NAAC 12th Scenarios and Role Sponsored “Innovative Practices in

28 plays in Teaching and Teaching-Learning Process” at September Learning Methods Nandha Arts and Science College, 2015. Erode, Tamil Nadu, India State Level seminar on NAAC Enhancement of Sponsored “Innovative Practices in th Effectiveness in 12 2. G. Dharmaraj Teaching-Learning Process” at Teaching And Learning September Nandha Arts and Science College, with Humour 2015. Erode, Tamil Nadu, India State Level seminar on NAAC Impact of Inquiry Sponsored “Innovative Practices in 12th 3. M.Poonkothai teaching method in Teaching-Learning Process” at September Science Nandha Arts and Science College, 2015. Erode, Tamil Nadu, India State Level seminar on NAAC Effective Principles of Sponsored “Innovative Practices in 12th 4. S.Karthik Efficient Teaching and Teaching-Learning Process” at September Learning. Pp. - 71 Nandha Arts and Science College, 2015. Erode, Tamil Nadu, India State Level seminar on NAAC Enhancement of Sponsored “Innovative Practices in th P.Dheeban effectiveness in 12 5. Teaching-Learning Process” at Shankar teaching learning with September Nandha Arts and Science College, humour Process. 2015. Erode, Tamil Nadu, India State Level seminar on NAAC Enhancement of Sponsored “Innovative Practices in th effectiveness in 12 6. M.Soundararajan Teaching-Learning Process” at teaching learning with September Nandha Arts and Science College, humour Process. 2015. Erode, Tamil Nadu, India State Level seminar on NAAC Strategies of pedagogy Sponsored “Innovative Practices in 12th 7. J.Poovizhi in the practical aspect Teaching-Learning Process” at September of science teaching Nandha Arts and Science College, 2015. Erode, Tamil Nadu, India

STAFF PARTICIPATION IN SEMINARS AND WORKSHOP:

S.No. NAME OF THE STAFF SEMINAR/WORKSHOP VENUE DATE

Workshop on “Basic Nandha College of 28th & 1. K.Abdhul Training on Pre-Clinical Pharmacy, Erode, 29th Sep Methodology” Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 2. G.Dharmaraj Workshop on “Basic Nandha College of 28th & Training on Pre-Clinical Pharmacy, Erode,

29 Methodology” Tamil Nadu, India. 29th Sep 2015 Workshop on “Basic Nandha College of 28th & 3. M.Poonkothai Training on Pre-Clinical Pharmacy, Erode, 29th Sep Methodology” Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Workshop on “Basic Nandha College of 28th & 4. S.Karthik Training on Pre-Clinical Pharmacy, Erode, 29th Sep Methodology” Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Workshop on “Basic Nandha College of 28th & 5. P.Dheeban Shankar Training on Pre-Clinical Pharmacy, Erode, 29th Sep Methodology” Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Workshop on “Basic Nandha College of 28th & 6. M.Soundararajan Training on Pre-Clinical Pharmacy, Erode, 29th Sep Methodology” Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Workshop on “Basic Nandha College of 28th & 7. J.Poovizhi Training on Pre-Clinical Pharmacy, Erode, 29th Sep Methodology” Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Workshop on “Application Nandha College of of Spectroscopic th 8. G.Dharmaraj Pharmacy, Erode, 13 Oct Techniques in Novel Drug Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Design” Workshop on “Application Nandha College of of Spectroscopic th 9. M.Poonkothai Pharmacy, Erode, 13 Oct Techniques in Novel Drug Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Design” Workshop on “Application Nandha College of of Spectroscopic th 10. S.Karthik Pharmacy, Erode, 13 Oct Techniques in Novel Drug Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Design” Workshop on “Application Nandha College of of Spectroscopic th 11. P.Dheeban Shankar Pharmacy, Erode, 13 Oct Techniques in Novel Drug Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Design” Workshop on “Application Nandha College of of Spectroscopic th 12. M.Soundararajan Pharmacy, Erode, 13 Oct Techniques in Novel Drug Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Design” Workshop on “Application Nandha College of of Spectroscopic th 13. J.Poovizhi Pharmacy, Erode, 13 Oct Techniques in Novel Drug Tamil Nadu, India. 2015 Design” 14. K.Abdhul Workshop on “Application Nandha College of 13th Oct

30 of Spectroscopic Pharmacy, Erode, 2015 Techniques in Novel Drug Tamil Nadu, India. Design” National Seminar on “Role P.K.R. Arts College of Teachers in Quality for Women, rd 15. K.Abdhul 3 Nov Sustenance and Gobichettipalayam, 2015 Improvement” Erode, TN UGC-HRDC, th th Bharathiar 18 Nov 16. P.Dheeban Shankar UGC Sponsored “110 University, th Orientation Programme” to 15 Coimbatore, Tamil Dec 2015 Nadu, India. National Level Workshop Selvamm College on “The Preparation of of Arts and Science nd 17. M.Soundararajan 22 Jan Herbal Medicine for College, Namakkal, 2016. Primary Health Care” Tamil Nadu, India. National Level Workshop Selvamm College on “The Preparation of of Arts and Science nd 18. P.Dheeban Shankar 22 Jan Herbal Medicine for College, Namakkal, 2016. Primary Health Care” Tamil Nadu, India. Centre for Nanoscience and Science Lecture Workshop Technology, K.S.R. 25th & 19. K.Abdhul on “Recent Trends in College of 26th Jan Nanobiotech” Technology, 2016 Tiruchengode, TN, India. AWE CARE Analytical and Implant training on “Algal Research th th 20. K.Abdhul 9 to 13 Biomass Production” Laboratory, May 2016 Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. AWE CARE Analytical and Implant training on “Algal Research th th 21. G.Dharmaraj 9 to 13 Biomass Production” Laboratory, May 2016 Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. AWE CARE Analytical and Implant training on “Algal Research th th 22. M.Poonkothai 9 to 13 Biomass Production” Laboratory, May 2016 Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.

31 AWE CARE Analytical and Implant training on “Algal Research th th 23. S.Karthik 9 to 13 Biomass Production” Laboratory, May 2016 Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. AWE CARE Analytical and Implant training on “Algal Research th th 24. P.Dheeban Shankar 9 to 13 Biomass Production” Laboratory, May 2016 Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. AWE CARE Analytical and Implant training on “Algal Research th th 25. M.Soundararajan 9 to 13 Biomass Production” Laboratory, May 2016 Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. AWE CARE Analytical and Implant training on “Algal Research th th 26. J.Poovizhi 9 to 13 Biomass Production" Laboratory, May 2016 Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.

PAPER PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS (By Staff members) NAME OF JOURNAL NAME & YEAR & S.No. TITLE THE STAFF ISSN NO PAGE NO International Journal and Phytochemical Screening 2015 Pharmaceutical Research and Antioxidant Assay of 1. M.Poonkothai & e- ISSN 0976 - 3651 Agaricus bisporus (White 6(11): 877-884 Print ISSN 2229 - 7480 Button Mushroom) International Journal of Bacteriocinogenic Potential 2015 Biological of a Probiotic strain Bacillus 2. K. Abdhul & Macromolecules coagulans [BDU3] from 79: 800-806 PMID: 26054664 Ngari Phytochemical Screening 2015 P. Dheeban Research in Plant Biology 3. and Antibacterial efficacy of & Shankar ISSN : 2231-5101 Artabotrys hexapetalus 5(3): 10-13 4. J. Poovizhi International Journal and Synthesis, Characterization 2015 Pharmaceutical Research and Antimicrobial activity of &

32 ISSN 0976 - 3651 Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles 6(10): 776-784 synthesized from Euphorbia hirta L. Synthesis, Characterization International Journal of 2015 and Antimicrobial activity of Pharmaceutical Sciences & 5. J. Poovizhi Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Drug Research 7(5): 425-431 synthesized from Calotropis ISSN: 0975-248X procera Exopolysaccharide 2015 International Journal of 6 K. Abdhul producing Probiotics from & Res. Eng. Bioscience EMU 3(2): 19-29. Study on the Phytochemical Journal of Medical 2015 analysis and Antioxidants, Science and Clinical & 7 J. Poovizhi Antimicrobial Activity of Research 3(10): Medicinal Plants against (ISSN (e)-2347-176x) 7778-7799 Fish Pathogen

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 - K.RANCHITHA (II M.Sc)  VICE- PRESIDENT - R.YUVARANI (III B.Sc)  SECRETARY - G.SINGARAVELAN (II M.Sc)  JOINT SECRETARY - V.SOUNTHIRARAJAN (III B.Sc)  TREASURER - G.PRASANTH (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.

GUEST LECTURES/ACTIVITIES Apart from the department seminars, the guest lecturer had also been arranged.

33  Lecture was conducted on the topic “Awareness on Herbal Medicine’’ by Mr.P.Rangaraj, Department of Siddha, Gandhigramam University Dindigul, TN on 15.06.15  Inauguration of Eco Club & Gust Lecture on “Happy Life With Nature” by Dr.M.Dinesh Kumar, Environmental Consultant, Gobi, Erode, Tamil Nadu on 25.06.15  Industrial interaction on 13.07.2015 in the topic “Opportunities for Biotechnology in Abroad” by Mr.V.Rajkumar, M.Sc., (Ph.D.), Manager, Alwegaya medical & Surgery Limited, Liability Company, UAE.  Inauguration of Genesis & Guest lecture on “Personality Development” by Mr.I.Deva Kumar, Correspondent& Principal, IDK, Educational Institutions, Erode, TN on 21.07.15  Alumini Lecture on “Skill Development for Higher studies in Abroad” by Mr.P.Anburajan [2011-13 Batch], Research Assistant, Daegu University, South Korea.  Lecture on Introduction to Certificate courses by Mr. B. Selvamuthu Kumar, Director, 4 Square Technologies Solutions, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.  One day workshop was organized by Biotech department entitled as “Workshop on Mushroom Cultivation” by Ms.Mythili Ravichandran, Senior Research Fellow, Anaerobic Laboratory, Centre for Biological Sciences, K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu India on 02.01.16  Conducted one day International Conference on “Frontiers in Biotechnology” 03.02.2016 Resource person Dr. Chandrasekar Varadharaju Laboratory Director and Chief Advisor Bioline Laboratory and Research Institute, Coimbatore, TN

BLOOD IDENTIFICATION CAMP

34  Blood Group Identification Camp & Workshop on “Techniques in Biotechnology”

has been conducted for the students from 7th to 10th standard from The Optimus Public School, Bhavani, and Tamil Nadu on 04.07.15.  Through this camp more than 150 students were participated and got benefited. As an extension, the faculty members of Biotechnology have conducted Workshop on Techniques in Biotechnology to the students. The details of the workshop are S.No. NAME OF THE STAFF PROGRAMME NAME 1 K.ABDHUL Handling Of Instruments 2 G.DHARMARAJ Blood Group Identification 3 M.POONKOTHAI Separation of Serum and Plasma From Blood 4 S.KARTHIK PCR Technique 5 P.DHEEBANSHANKAR Principle And Basics Of Plant Tissue Culture (PTC) 6 K.KARTHIK Handling of Chemicals in Laboratories 7 M.SOUNDARARAJAN Wine Production 8 J.POOVIZHI DNA Isolation from Microorganism 9 N.SARADHA Gram Staining

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 visit to, Perundurai Common Effluent Treatment Plant, SIPCOT, Perundurai, , TN  One day visits to Wonderla, Cochin, Kerala for III Year UG students on 04.09.2015.  One day visits to Ooty, for II Year UG students on 18.09.2015.

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

35 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Apart from academics, our students also excelled in extracurricular activities. The following students have won prizes in various programmes and competitions held in & around Erode. S.No. NAME CLASS PLACE EVENT DATE Gokul Raja.K Nandha Arts & 1. Vijay.K.J II-M.Sc Debate 17.07.2015 Science College Prasad.S Nandha Engineering 2. Madhankumar.E III-B.Sc Face Painting 15.08.2015 College Gayathri.M Nandha Engineering 3. I-B.Sc Health out of Waste 15.08.2015 Sivaranjini.V.P College Gayathri.M Nandha Engineering 4. I-B.Sc Art from Waste 15.08.2015 Sivaranjini.V.P College Ramya.V Nandha Engineering 5. II-B.Sc Accessory Making 15.08.2015 Nandhini.M College Science Project- 29.01.2016 Mohana Priya .B Nandha Engineering 6. I-B.Sc Innovation to Lavanya.P College 31.01.2016 7. Vidhya.S II-B.Sc Sri Vasavi College Rangoli 24.02.2016 8. Shanmugapriya.M II-B.Sc Sri Vasavi College Rangoli 24.02.2016 9. Kaviyalakshmi.S I-B.Sc Sri Vasavi College Rangoli 24.02.2016

MoU IDK Educational Institutions, Erode, TN (Dated: 03.06.2015)

PLACEMENT DETAILS: Our students had placed in many places like AROKEYAMYCHEALSIMON. A. - OM INNOVATIONS BHARATH KUMAR. S. - OM INNOVATIONS GOPI. V.K. - OM INNOVATIONS JANAKIDEVI. K. - RCM MAHESWARAPANDIYAN. I. - OM INNOVATIONS PARTHIPAN. T. - OM INNOVATIONS PRIYADHARSHINI. P. - RCM SANDHIYA. C. - RCM SARAVANAN. K. - OM INNOVATIONS

36 SIRANCHEEVI. G - OM INNOVATIONS SOUNDHARRAJAN. M. - OM INNOVATIONS STALIN PRADEEP .N. - OM INNOVATIONS VANITHA. N. - RCM VIJAYSURENTHAR. S. - OM INNOVATIONS GOPALAKRISHNAN. - NCS, Pune MEENA. S. - NCS, SAKTHINARAYANAN. K. - NCS, Pune RANCHITHA. K. - QP Guane, Bangalore PRASAD. S. - BPO GOKULRAJA. K. - NCL, Pune

C-VAC: I B.Sc - DMLT II B.Sc - MUSHROOM CULTIVATION III B.Sc - VERMICOMPOST AND MEDICINAL PLANT CULTIVATION I M.Sc - DMLT II M.Sc - MEDICAL CODING

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