Academics
Undergraduate
The major focus of the B. Tech. degree program is in bridging bio-sciences and bio-engineering. Multiple paths have been embedded in the design of the curriculum. The main objective is to create a flexible educational experience comprising biosciences credentials like Microbiology and Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Genetic engineering, Plant and Animal cell & Tissue culture, Genomics and Proteomics, IPR and Bioethics and bioengineering like Bioprocess Technology, Down stream processing, Unit operations along with the momentous chemical engineering credentials, mathematics and basic engineering subjects. The highlight of the syllabus is to make the students gain the practical knowledge through in plant training, projects and educational tours.
Postgraduate
The PG degree program enables the students to gain knowledge in biology, agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. Courses are designed to suit both manufacturing, and R & D programs. Students are given strong insights into both theoretical and practical aspects of individual courses/subjects. Additionally, short-term research programs too are undertaken towards the end of the course.
Faculty
The faculty, carefully chosen from different disciplines of biotechnology is the strength of the Department. A strong cadre of Core Faculty members oversees the curriculum and instruction. Many hold advanced academic degrees and are actively employed in research.The faculty participates in training and development activities, which help them update their knowledge in the current developments of biotechnology and to promote advanced research activities in the Department. The sound technical knowledge of the faculty members help in guiding the students in recent advances in the various fields of biotechnology.
Cutting-edge laboratories & facilities
The Department has independent laboratories, equipped with state of the art equipment for Microbiology and Immunology, Biochemistry,Molecular Biology, and Genetic engineering, Plant cell and Tissue culture, Animal cell culture, Bioprocess Technology, Down stream processing, Unit operations, Instrumentation labs, Media preparation labs are available. Special facilities such as walk-in cold room, walk-in incubators, media preparation lab, photography lab, computer lab, instrumentation lab are available for teaching and research activities.
The Department has imported essential and advanced equipments like large fermentors, lyophilizer, gel documentationsystem, PCR and thermalcyclers, refrigerated centrifuges and basic equipment like electrophoretic systems,CO2 incubators, inverted microscopes, phase contrast microscope, deep freezers, ultrasonic cell disintegrators, UV-Visiblespectrophotometers, hybridization oven etc, besides minimal infrastructure facilities in all laboratories, for teaching and research activities.
Research & Consultancy
The Department works with other departments, national and international industries and R & D institutions to develop expertise in Molecular Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Protein Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biotransformations, Biodegradation, Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Enzyme Technology, Bio-separations, Biosensors, Instrumentation, Bioinformatics, Computational Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Biofuels and Alternate Energy.
Major events and achievements
The Department has an excellent record of achievements. Shabir Dhamani, a final year B.Tech student has won thefirst prize in the National level entrepreneurship competition held at IIT, Chennai and Ms. Preethi has been selected as a staff of Larson and Toubro, Baroda for her final year research work on "Generation of Bioelectricity from waste water usingmicrobial fuel cells". Apart from this Mr. Ojas Mahopatra, a budding scientist has got the prestigious Junior Scientist Award from the Honourable President of India and Mr. Shan Narayanan has represented India in the World Cyber Games held in South Korea. The Department tops the list in the placement percentage of SRM
Industrial connection
The Department has a record of sorts when it comes to linking up with the industry; in terms of student projects and training with highly recognized Institutes/Industries like Biocon, Bangalore; Santha Biotech, Hyderabad; Reliance Life Sciences, Mumbai; Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore; University of Madras, Chennai; Central Leather Research Institute,Chennai; Cancer Research Institute, Chennai; MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai; Tuberculosis Research enter, Chennai; Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai; Medopharm, Chennai; Reddy's Lab, Hyderabad; NIOT, Chennai; Bharat Biotech, Chennai; Jain Institute, Bangalore; SPIC, Cuddalore; Kalinga Plant Resource Center, Bhuvaneshwar; GeoMarine Biotechnologies limited, Chennai; M.S. University, Baroda; Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai; and Anna University, Chennai.
Careers
This program prepares the student for entry-level work in the bioscience industry in the areas of research and development,production, clinical testing, and diagnostic work. Potential employers include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies,as well as laboratories in hospitals, government, universities, horticultural industries, conservation organizations, food anddrink manufacturers, water industry, agricultural industry and law enforcement.