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KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (Autonomous)

Coimbatore –641 029 DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Department Activity for the Academic Year 2018-2019

REPORT ON INAUGURAL FUNCTION OF BIOGEN ASSOCIATION ON

13-07-2018

The PG and Research Department of Biotechnology has inaugurated the student’s

scientific association BIOGEN for the academic year 2018-19 on 13th July, 2018 at the

college premises. Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwati, Assistant Professor and Head in Biotechnology

welcomed the gathering, Principal Dr. V. Balasubramanian, presided over the function, Chief

Executive Officer Dr. V. Chinnusamy, felicitated the gathering and Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean

Academics cum R & D, KASC glorified the programme. Dr. R.T.

NARENDHIRAKANNAN, Assistant Professor (SG), Department of Biotechnology,

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, inaugurated and given a special

lecture entitled, “Role of Nanotechnology in Biotechnology”. Ms. Bhuvaneshwari, Ph.D

scholar, as student’s secretary, Ms. Tharanganipriya, II M.Sc., Biotechnology and Mr.

Vishnu, III B.Sc. Biotechnology as student’s Joint Secretary were selected as New Office

Bearers for theBIOGEN association this year. Vote of thanks was proposed by the student’s

secretary.

VIVEGA SPIRIT

Intra Departmental Competition for Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago

125th Anniversary Celebration

on 23.07.2018

The PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College, Coimbatore organized one day competitionson 23.07.2018in remembrance ofSwami

Vivekananda’s Chicago Lectures-125th Anniversary Celebration.Aim of the programmeis to

encourage and motivate students to share information on Vivekananda’sChicago’s lecture

and his message for the youth in religious and social aspects.Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, HoD of

Biotechnology welcome the gathering. The programme was graced by Dr. V. Chinnusamy,

Chief Executive Officer (SF Courses), Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

Nearly 120 participants from various classes of our department have participated in

various events including drawing, oratorical and essay writing.Dr. R. Ranjithkumar and

Mr.M. Gogul Ramnath, Assistant Professors in Biotechnology organizing this programme.

REPORT ON

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore in collaboration with University of

Exeter, United Kingdom organized

India-UK Workshop on

Knowledge transfer on the sustainability of innovative wastewater treatment

technologies to India-II on 04.08.2018

In continuation with the earlier workshop, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India in collaboration with University of Exeter, United Kingdom

jointly organized ‘India-UK Workshop on Knowledge transfer on the sustainability of

innovative wastewater treatment technologies to India-II’ at the Arulpuram Common Effluent

Treatment Company Pvt. Ltd on 04.08.2018. Dr. K. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor in

Tamil, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore welcomed the gathering and gave

the introduction about the programme The theme of the programme was given by the

Organizer Dr. Senthilarasu Sundaram, UoE, UK. Dr. David Benson, UoE, UK explained

about the Wastewater Management policies & its Social Impacts. Mr. S. Nagarajan,

President, Dyers Association of Tirupur, presented the Present Scenario of Wastewater

Treatment by Dyeing Industries in Tirupur. “Graphene based nanomembrane as an alternative

strategy for Dye waste water treatment” was suggested by Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Head,

Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. Followed

by round table discussions about 20 participants participated in this workshop, got benefited

by collaborating industry, academics and social activist for the better and cheaper treatment

of industrial effluents. The discussion was carried out by Mr. PerurJeyaraman, Coimbatore,

Mr. SubrabharathiManian, Tiruppur, Mr. Sai Prasad, Kovai Kulangalpathugappu, Mr.

BalaSanthanam, Joint Secretary, Dyers Association of Tirupur.

On 04-08-2018, this team also visited Chinnakkarai common effluent treatment plant,

Tiruppur and discussed the possibilities of reduction in cost and the way to reduce the mixed

salt waste obtained from the treated effluent. Theseare the Zero Liquid discharge plant and

the possibilities of future Zero Solid discharge plant were discussed. Tiruppur has become the

model treatment plant in the whole world to follow and is like heaven when compared to

other parts of world in treating Dye effluent. Futuristic collaborative projects and the need

for others to visit these plants and follow in rest of the parts of worldare discussed. Vote of

thanks proposed by Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, KASC. Dr. S.

Senthilarasu, University of Exeter, Dr.K. Muthukumar, Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari and Dr. R.

Amsaveni, Assistant Professors, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, organized this

International workshop.

The team visit on 4th August 2018 at the Arulpuram Common Effluent Treatment Company

Pvt. Ltd, Tiruppur.

Group Discussion on 4th August 2018 at the Arulpuram Common Effluent Treatment

Company Pvt. Ltd, Tiruppur

The team visit on 4th August 2018 at the Chinnakkarai Common Effluent Treatment

Company Pvt. Ltd, Tiruppur

REPORT ONISCA SPONSORED ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

TECHNIQUES

Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous)

6th August, 2018

Department of Biochemistry UG and PG and Research Department of Biotechnology,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore organized Indian Science Congress

Association (ISCA) Coimbatore chapter,Sponsored “One day workshop on molecular biology

techniques” at the college premises on 6.08.2018. Dr. K. Surekha, Assistant Professor in

Biochemistry, Organizing Secretary of this workshop welcomed the gathering, Organizing

Secretary of this workshop, Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology

highlighted the theme of the workshop. Principal of the college Dr. V. Balasubramaniam

presided over the function. Dr. V. Chinnusamy, Chief Executive Officer and Dr. S. Paulsamy,

Dean R & D, KASCfelicitated the gathering.

The main objectives of this workshop is to make the young and aspiring candidates to

involve in utilizing molecular biology tools in their academics as well as in research. The

extraction of DNA from microorganisms, especially bacteria, has become an essential

method in nearly all modern microbiology research.In more recent years, plasmid DNA has

begun to be investigated as a therapeutic platform for treating infections, genetic and acquired

diseases, and as a promising tool for the development of DNA vaccines. Lecture cum hands

on training on Molecular Biology Techniques was given by Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Dr. R.

Amsaveni and Mr. M. Gogul Ramnath Assistant Professors in Biotechnology, Kongunadu

Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. Vote of thanks was proposed by the Organizing

Secretary of this workshop, Mr. M. Gogul Ramnath Assistant Professor in Biotechnology,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. About 70 participants including Students

and Research Scholars have benefited out of this workshop. This workshop was organized by

Dr. K. Surekha, Dr.R.Amsaveni and Mr. M. Gogul Ramnath Assistant Professors,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

Report on One day International Seminar on

Advances in Genomics and Proteomics “(AGP –2018)”

on 07.08.2018

Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu,

India organized One day International Seminar on Advances in Genomics and Proteomics

“(AGP –2018)” on 07.08.2017 at the college premises. The welcome address was given by

Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of

Biotechnology, KASC, the presidential address was given by Dr. C.A. Vasuki, Secretary and

Director, KASC. Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, Principal, KASC and Dr. V. Chinnusamy, Chief

Executive officer, KASC felicitated the gathering. The theme of the programme was given by

the Organizer Dr. P. Senthil kumar, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, KASC. Dr. Dinesh

K. P. Bheeman, Associate Professor, Applied Science, Higher College of Technology,

Muscut, Sultanate of Oman, acted as chairperson for the oral sessions. Dr. Vignesh Ramesh,

Post Doctoral Scientist, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA, took on the first session

on the topic “Integrative Functional Genomics analysis reveals distinct molecular mechanistic

features of Hepatocellular carcinoma’’. The importance of “Genes, Proteins and Diseases”

was highlighted by Dr. R. Sivasamy, Assistant Professor, Department of Human Genetics

and Molecular biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. The final session was taken over

by Dr .R. Kannan, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, N.G.M. College, Pollachi,

Coimbatore, on the topic “Proteomics and Herbal Drug Discovery”. Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari,

Assistant Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, KASC, acted

as chairperson for the poster session. Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology

acted as Rapporteur for the poster session. The Seminar concluded with the Poster

Presentation competition by the participating students on various topics related to Genomics

and Proteomics. The best of the posters were selected by the Jury and were given prizes. Vote

of thanks proposed by the organizer Dr. G. Anbarasi, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology,

KASC. About 500 international and national participants got benefited out of this

International Seminar. Dr. P. Senthil kumar and Dr. G. Anbarasi, Assistant Professors,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, organized this International seminar.

REPORT ON

WORKSHOP ON

“GENE EXPRESSION ANALYSIS USING REAL TIME PCR” Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous)

4th September, 2018

PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore organized a workshop on “GENE EXPRESSION ANALYSIS USING REAL

TIME PCR” at the college premises on 04.09.2018. Organizing Secretary, Dr. V.

Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of

Biotechnology, KASC welcomed the gathering. The lecture cum demo on “Gene expression

analysis using Real time PCR” was given by Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and

Head, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, KASC. The participants learnt about

using the Real time PCR for Gene expression analysis. About 25 participants including

Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members from the host institution have been

benefited by this workshop. Vote of thanks was proposed byDr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant

Professor in Biotechnology.

Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head in Biotechnology, KASC demonstrating

the participants about the usage of Real time PCR in Gene Expression Analysis

REPORT ON

ISCA SPONSORED ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON

“MUSHROOM CULTIVATION AND SPAWN PRODUCTION”


6th September, 2018

UG and PG Department of Biochemistry and PG and Research Department of

Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore jointly organized Indian

Science Congress Association (ISCA) Coimbatore chapter sponsored One day workshop on

“Mushroom Cultivation and Spawn Production”at the college premises on 6.09.2018. Dr. J.

Karthikeyan, Associate Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of Biochemistry,

KASCwelcomed the gathering. Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology

highlighted the theme of the workshop. Principal of the college Dr. V. Balasubramaniam

presided over the function. Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean R & D, KASCfelicitated the gathering.

Vote of thanks was proposed byDr. G. Anbarasi, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology.

The lecture on “An overview on cultivation technology of Oyster, milky and paddy

straw mushroom” was given by Dr. S. Krishnakumari, Associate Professor in Biochemistry.

Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, KASC

gave a lecture on “Spawn production”. A lecture on“Medicinal value of mushrooms” by Dr.

M. Kalaiselvi, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry. The participants were demonstrated with

the various cultivation technology of different mushrooms and stages of spawn production by

Dr. S. Kathiravan, Assistant Professor (Biochemistry), KASC and Mr. M. Karthik, Ph.D.,

Research Scholar (Biochemistry), KASC, Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor & Head

(Biotechnology). The participants had hands-on training on the above technologies. About

150 participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members from various

institutions and host institution have been benefited by this workshop. Dr. S. Krishnakumari-

Associate Professor in Biochemistry, Dr. S. Kathiravan- Assistant Professor in Biochemistry,

Dr. M. Nithya Devi - Associate Professor in Biochemistry, Dr. R. Amsaveni and Dr. G.

Anbarasi Assistant Professors in Biotechnology organized this workshop.

A special lecture on

“Antibiotic Resistance and Phage Therapy”

7 th September, 2018 Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 641 029.


Coimbatore organizeda special lecture on “Antibiotic Resistance and Phage Therapy” at the

college premises on 07.09.2018. Organizing Secretary of this programme, Dr. V.

Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head in Biotechnologywelcomed the gathering. Dr.

V. Chinnusamy, Chief Executive Officer presided over the function and Dr. S. Paulsamy,

Dean R & D, KASCfelicitated the gathering. Lecture on “Antibiotic Resistance and Phage

Therapy” was given by Dr. N. Ramesh, Assistant Professor, Joint Coordinator - Indian

Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance- IIMAR, School of Bio Sciences and

Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore -632 014, Tamil Nadu, India. About

150 participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members have been

benefited by the lecture. Vote of thanks was proposed by the Coordinator-IIMAR, Dr. R.

Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, KASC.

REPORT ON

National Level Competition for Agriculture Science Students

Organized by

Association with BECon Fest (IIT Delhi Event)

29th and 30th September, 2018

The PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore and BECon Fest, IIT Delhi jointly organized National Level Competition for

Agriculture Science Students at the college premises from 29.09.2018 to 30.09.2018.Dr. V.

Bhuvaneshwari Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology,Convenor of this

event KASC welcomed the gathering. Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in

Biotechnology, Coordinator of this event highlighted the theme of this competition.

The lecture on “Computational drug discovery and Development” was given by Dr. C. N.

Prashantha, Founder CEO and Managing Director, Scientific Bio-minds, Bangalore,

Karnataka. Further hands on training and the competition on Bioinformatics were conducted

by Dr. C. N. Prashantha.About 31 students from Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore and other colleges participated in this event. The top five students from

Kongunadu Arts and Science College Biotechnology department won the prize at the end of

this training cum competition. The selected students will be sent to IIT campus Delhi for

second round of selection. The selected students after second round will have an opportunity

to have free training and execution of their innovate ideas as research projects in IIT, Delhi.

The participants received certificates and prizes. Vote of thanks was proposed byDr. G.

Anbarasi, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology. Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Dr. R. Amsaveni and

Dr. R. Ranjith kumar has organized this event.

The participants, chief guest, co-ordinators of National Level Competition for

Agriculture Science Students, 29th and 30th September, 2018

KASC Biotechnology Department Students selected in first round of

Selection in National Level Competition for Agriculture Science

REPORT ON

Guest Lecture on

Role of molecular cytogenetics in clinical diagnosis

01.10.2018

Organized by

PG and Research Department of Biotechnology

Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari Assistant Professor & Head, Department of

Biotechnology,Convenor of this event KASC welcomed the gathering. PG and Research

Department of Biotechnology organizes Guest Lecture on “Role of molecular cytogenetics

in clinical diagnosis” on 01.10.2018 by Dr. B. Lakshman Kumar, FISH Application

Specialist, MetaSystems India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore. He has highlighted the job opportuinties

and skilled use of Fluorescent Insitu Hybridization for prediagnosing the genetic disorders.

About 70 students, Research Scholars, Scientists from Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore participated and got benefited from this lecture.

ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON

“DNA TAXONOMY AND PHYLOGENY”

5th October, 2018

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 641 029.

PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College, Coimbatore organizedOne day workshop on “DNA taxonomy and

phylogeny”sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore chapterat the

college premises on 05.10.2018. Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head in

Biotechnologywelcomed the gathering. Dr. ChinnusamyCEO delivered the presidential

address and Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean, R&D felicitated the gathering. Dr. G. Anbarasi Assistant

Professor in Biotechnology highlighted the theme of the programme.

The aim of this workshop is to make the young and aspiring participants to acquire

knowledge on DNA taxonomy and phylogeny. The lecture on “Basic concepts and terms

used in phylogeny” was given by Dr. Amit Kumar,Scientist C, centre for climate change

Studies, Sathyabama institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.Hands on training

regarding the identification of unknown bacteria and its evolutionary relationship using

bioinformatics tools was handled by Dr. Amit Kumar.

About 70 participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members

from Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore and various other institutions have

been benefited by this workshop. Certificates were distributed to all the participants and the

Vote of thanks was given by Dr. C. Sowmia,Associate Professor in Biotechnology. This

workshopwas organized by Dr.C.Sowmia,Associate Professorin BiotechnologyandDr. G.

Anbarasi, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore.

Chief guest presented with memento by CEO Dr. Chinnusamy on the one day national level

workshop on “DNA TAXONOMY AND PHYLOGENY”.

Presentation of guest lecture by the Chief guest Dr. Amit Kumar on the workshop DNA

TAXONOMY AND PHYLOGENY

Certificate distribution by the Chief guest Dr. Amit Kumar and HOD Dr. V.Bhuvaneshwari

and other faculty members to the participant on the workshop

ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON “BIOSTATISTICAL ANALYSIS THROUGH SPSS

SOFTWARE PACKAGE”

08THOCTOBER , 2018

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 641 029.


College, Coimbatore organizedONE DAY WORKSHOP ON “BIOSTATISTICAL

ANALYSIS THROUGH SPSS SOFTWARE PACKAGE”sponsored by ISCA,

Coimbatore chapterat the college premises on 08.10.2018. Dr. V.Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant

Professor and Head in Biotechnologywelcomed the gathering. Dr. Balasubramaniam,

Principal, delivered the Presidential address. Dr. ChinnusamyCEO delivered the Felicitation

address and Mr. L. Surendran highlighted the theme of the programme.

The aim of this workshop is to make the young and aspiring participants to acquire

knowledge on Biostatistical analysis. Lecture session was given by Dr. P. Mariappan,

Assistant Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of Zoology, Rajah Serfoji

Government College (Autonomous), Thanjavur. He highlighted the Data analysis,

Random Sampling, Skewed Distribution, p-value, t-Test, one way ANOVA which is

determined efficiently and accurately. He also enlightened the session on the usage of the

SPSS software on the data editor, t-test, one-way and two-way ANOVA. The session was

followed by hands on training workshop on Biostatistical analysis through SPSS software

package.


have been benefited by the Wokshop. Certificates were distributed and the Vote of thanks

was given by Dr.C.Sowmia,Associate Professorin Biotechnology. This seminar was

organized by Dr.C.Sowmia and Mr. L. Surendran, Associate Professor and Guest Lecturer in

Biotechnology.

Lighting of kuthuvizhaku on the one day workshop on “BIOSTATISTICAL

ANALYSIS THROUGH SPSS SOFTWARE PACKAGE” with the Dignitaries, Chief

guest and Faculty members of Biotechnology Department

Guest lecture by Dr. P. Mariappan, on “BIOSTATISTICAL ANALYSIS THROUGH SPSS

SOFTWARE PACKAGE”

Hand on training on the workshop “BIOSTATISTICAL ANALYSIS THROUGH SPSS

SOFTWARE PACKAGE” to the participants

REPORT ON

ISCA, COIMBATORE CHAPTER SPONSORED WORKSHOP ON

“FLUORESCENT MICROSCOPY”


13th October, 2018


Coimbatore organized Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) Coimbatore chapter

sponsored workshop on “FLUORESCENT MICROSCOPY” at the college premises on

13.10.2018. Organizing Secretary, Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head, PG

and Research Department of Biotechnology, KASC welcomed the gathering. The lecture cum

demo on “Application of fluorescent microscopy in bacterial cells, insect and mammal cell

lines using fluorescent dyes” was given by Mr. Anandharasan, Assistant Manager, Olympus,

Chennai. The participants had observed the use of fluorescent microscopy in various cells.

About 20 participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members from the

host institution have been benefited by this workshop. Vote of thanks was proposed byDr. R.

Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology.

Mr. Anandharasan, Assistant Manager, Olympus, Chennai along with the participants

REPORT ON

“WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM”

01.11.2018

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 641 029

Intellectual property Rights cell, KASC i-HUB, PG and Research Department

of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore jointly

organized a programme on “Water Purification System”at the college premises on

01.11.2018. Organizing Secretary of this workshop Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant

Professor and Head in Biotechnologywelcomed the gathering.

The aim of this programme is to make the young and aspiring participantsaware of

different water purification system. Demo-cum-lecture session on Millipore water

purification system was given byMr. Gourabh Gosh, Product Specialists Merck. About

30 participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members from our

college in various disciplines have benefited out of this programme. Vote of Thanks

was proposed by Dr.R.Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, Kongunadu

Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

The participants along with the Specialists from Merck

Mr. Gourabh Gosh, Product Specialists Merck addressing the participants

REPORT ON

ISCA SPONSORED ONE DAY WORKSHOP

ON

“Plant Genomic Transformation”


8th December, 2018

UG and PG Department of Biochemistry and PG and Research Department of

Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore jointly organized Indian

Science Congress Association (ISCA) Coimbatore chapter sponsored One day workshop on“Plant

Genomic Transformation” at the college premises on 08.12.2018. Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari,

Assistant Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu

College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore welcomed the gathering. Dr. S. Rathishkumar,

Assistant Professor in Biotechnology highlighted the theme of the workshop.

The lecture on “Cell Suspension” was given by Ms. P. Karthika, Research Scholar,

Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Mr. Amal T

Cheeran, Research Scholar, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore gave a

lecture on “Agrobacterium mediated Gene Transfer”. The participants were demonstrated

with the agrobacterium mediated gene transfer in various stages by resource person’s Ms.P.

Karthika and Mr. Amal T Cheeran. All participants had hands-on training on the above

technologies. About 30 participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty

Members from host institution have been benefited by this workshop. Dr. S. Rathish Kumar

and Dr. R. Ranjithkumar Assistant Professors in Biotechnology organized this workshop.

Resource persons along with the Participants and organizing committee members

Lecture session handled by Ms. P. Karthika

Memento presented to Resource persons

REPORT ON

International Research Networking programme on

“BIOMARKERS FOR CANCER DIAGNOSTICS”

28.01.2019


Research & Development Cell, Intellectual property Rights cell, KASC i-HUB, PG

and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore jointly organized International Research Networking programme on

“BIOMARKERS FOR CANCER DIAGNOSTICS” at the college premises on

28.01.2019. This programme was sponsored by Dr. Aruchami Research Foundation. Dr. S.

Paulsamy, Dean R&D welcomed the gathering. The aim of this programme is to make the

young and aspiring participants aware about the novel tools avaible as biomarkers for cancer

diagnosis. The Chief Guest Dr. P. Manickam, Senior Principal Scientist, Thermofischer

Scientific inc. Maryland, USA explained about the cheap and simple innovations done to test

cervical cancer in the Govt. hospitals, Govt.Primary health centre. This talk pave way for

academia-industry collaborations and future innovations in the field of health sector. There

was interactive sessions with various Departments such as Biotechnology, Biochemistry,

Botany and Zoology.


from our college in various disciplines have benefited out of this programme. Vote of Thanks

was proposed by the organizing secretary Dr. V.Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and

Head in Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean R&D honored the Chief Guest Dr.P.MANICKAM, Senior principal

scientist, Thermofischer Scientific inc. Maryland, USA with a memonto

REPORT ON BIOGEN ASSOCIATION

Special Lecture

On

“Genomic Knowledge base for futuristic innovations in Biotechnology”


1st February 2019


Coimbatore organized Special Lecture on “Genomic Knowledge base for futuristic

innovations in Biotechnology” at the college premises on 01.02.2019. Dr. V.


Biotechnology, Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore welcomed the

gathering.

The special lecture on “Genomic Knowledge base for futuristic innovations in

Biotechnology”was given by Dr. Subramanian Babu, Professor and Dean, VIT

School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning (VAIAL), Vellore Institute

of Technology, Vellor-632014, Tamilnadu, India. All participants had very good

knowledge in updated Genomic and applications and had detailed group discussion

on the above topic. About 50 participants including Students, Research Scholars

and Faculty Members from host institution have been benefited by this workshop. On

behalf of Biogen association, Faculty members, Research Scholars and students of

Biotechnology organized this special lecture.

Faculty members, Research Scholars and students of Biotechnology along with Chief Guest

REPORT ON

UGC SPONSORED FDP ON “INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE ”

12th February, 2019 Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 641 029.


College, Coimbatore organizedUGC SPONSORED FDP ON “INTELLECTUAL

PROPERTY RIGHTS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE” in the college premises on

12.02.2019. Dr.V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head in Biotechnologywelcomed

the gathering. Dr.P.Senthilkumar, Assistant Professor introduced the Chief guest. Dr.

Chinnusamy, CEO presided the Programme and Dr. S.Krishnakumari, Associate Professor

felicitated the gathering.

The aim of this FDP is to make the young and aspiring participants to acquire

knowledge on Intellectual property rights in biological sciences. Lecture session was given

by Dr. Parimelagan, Professor, Department of Botanty, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

on the topic “Intellectual Property Rights in relation to Biological Science”. About 11

participants including Research Scholars and Faculty Members have been benefited by the

Seminar.

The highlights of the FDP were on innovative and creative India and the property

rights on the project which can be made into a commercial product. The chief guest also

discussed on the Patenting of the product and also on the IPR policy objectives which

included the creating awareness, protective IP and legal aspects of the project. He also

discussed on the monopoly rights given to inventors for patenting their products.

He enlightened the talk on the role of human capital in economy, skill based

development and global human capital index and India’s position on training, nurturing skills

and its beneficiaries for the school, college students and government officials. He said about

the patenting charge and how far it can be useful for the Industry and society. After patenting

it have to be scrutinized and examined for further commercialization and usefulness for the

society.

The different types of the IPR like patent, copyright, trademark and design were

explained. The consequence of the ignorance and Biopiracy was also discussed. He also

discussed on the online courses and the different job offers on it. Vote of thanks was

proposed by Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College, Coimbatore.

UGC SPONSORED FDP ON “INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE”

12th February, 2019

KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

Department of Biotechnology

REPORT ON

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

15.02.2019

The PG and Research Department ofBiotechnology organized one day orientation

programme for college students. About 45 II B. Sc. Computer Science students from Vellalar

College for Women (Autonomous), Thindal, Erode, along with the 2 faculty members

actively participated in this orientation programme sponsored by DBT star college, New

Delhi. The students were given orientation by the faculty members of PG and Research

Department ofBiotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College about the laboratory

instruments, handling, applications and working of the instruments used for Biotechnology

research. They were also taken for laboratory visits to various labs in Biotechnology

department which includes Microbiology, Plant tissue culture, Animal tissue culture and

Molecular Biology. The students have shown were very much to know about the various

applications of Biotechnology field in medicine. All the students were actively involved in

discussion with the faculty members of Biotechnology department throughout the orientation

programme. Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head in Biotechnology along

with the Faculty members of Biotechnology coordinated this programme.

Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Thindal, Erode, along with the faculty members

Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head in Biotechnology along with the

Faculty members of Biotechnology coordinated this programme.

REPORT ON

“Career guidance programme for Life Science Students”

on 18.02.2019.


KASC i–HUB, IPR cell, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu

Arts and Science College, Coimbatore jointly organized Indian Science Congress Association

(ISCA) Coimbatore chapter sponsored “Career guidance programme for Life Science

Students”at the college premises on 18.02.2019. Organizing Secretary, Dr. V.


Biotechnology, KASC welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest of our programme Dr. G.

Kalyan Kumar, HCL Technologies, Chennai cum Consultant Scientist of Kavin

Bioresearch, Chennai discussed the various opportunities and diversified jobs available in the

market for Life science students. I record my sincere thanks to Kavin Bioresearch, Chennai

for arranging the Chief Guest for our programme. The participants had observed the use of

fluorescent microscopy in various cells. About 120 participants including Students, Research

Scholars and Faculty Members from the host institution have been benefited by this

workshop. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. C. Sowmia, Associate Professor in

Biotechnology, KASC.

Department of Biotechnology faculty members along with the Chief Guest

Chief Guest addressing the gathering

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“Research Networking programme on

“Nanobioformulations in Siddha medicine”

on 27.02.2019


R& D Cell, KASC i–HUB, IPR cell, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore jointly organized Indian Science Congress

Association (ISCA) Coimbatore chapter sponsored “Research Networking programme on

“Nanobioformulations in Siddha medicine” at the college premises on 27.02.2019.

Organizing Secretary, Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head, PG and

Research Department of Biotechnology, KASC welcomed the gathering. Dr. V. Chinnusamy,

Chief Executive Officer and Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean Academics cum R & Dfelicitated the

gathering.Chief Guest of our programme Dr. Guna Mahesan, Director, International

operations, Manushyaa Blossom Pvt Ltd, a startup Siddha Pharmaceutical company, Former

VC of Institute of Advanced Research, Gujarat discussed about the various uses of siddha

nano formulations in treating various non-curable by allopathic medicine such as autism,

cancer, diabetes, parkinson’s disease. The ancient system of medicine practiced in Tamil

Nadu is called as Siddha system of Medicine. The system deals the diseases in various

methods namely using drugs derived from plants, animals and birds, metals and nonmetals

and physical methods including varma and external application of oils. Researchers are now

concentrating on the effect of siddha formulations in curing various ailments.This programme

nourishes and nurture the students, researchers and academicians to expose the Nano

Physiology and Nano Biochemistry angle of the ancient system of medicine. About 200

participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members from the host

institution have been benefited by this workshop. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. R.

Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, KASC.

Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean Academics cum R&D honoured the Chief guest with a momento

Dr. V. Chinnusamy, CEO along with the chief guest and other faculty members of

Biotechnology and Physics

Chief guest Dr. Guna Mahesan, Director, International operations, Manushyaa Blossom Pvt

Ltd, a startup Siddha Pharmaceutical company, Former VC of Institute of Advanced

Research, Gujarat addressing the gathering

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ISCA SPONSORED ONE DAY EXTENSION TRAINING PROGRAMME ON

BONSAI TECHNIQUES


3rd March, 2019 KASC i-HUB and PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts

and Science College, Coimbatore organized Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Coimbatore chapter, Sponsored “One Day Extension Training Programme on Bonsai

Techniques” at Home Garden, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore on 3rd March 2019. Dr. V.

Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head in Biotechnology welcomed the gathering.

Organizing Secretary of this workshop, Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in

Biotechnology highlighted the theme of the Programme.

The main objectives of this training programme is to make the young and aspiring

candidates to involve in Hands-on training on Bonsai techniques and to develop

entrepreneurial skills to set up Bonsai units as a self employment activity. Lecture on Bonsai

an art and its opportunities was enlightened by Dr. H. Abdul Kaffoor, Assistant Professor and

Nature Conservationist, Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore and Dr. A. Venkatachalapathi, Assistant Professor in Botany, Kongunadu Arts

and Science College, Coimbatore. Hands on training on Bonsai techniques were given by Dr.

H. Abdul Kaffoor. Vote of thanks was proposed by the Organizing Secretary of this

workshop, Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College, Coimbatore. About 20 participants including Students and staff have

benefited out of this training.

ISCA SPONSORED ONE DAY EXTENSION TRAINING PROGRAMME ON

BONSAI TECHNIQUES

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Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore in collaboration with University of

Exeter, United Kingdom organized

India-UK Workshop on

Knowledge Transfer on the Sustainability of Innovative Water Quality Monitoring

Technologies to India-III: Circular Economy, Graphene related technologies

on 13th March 2019

Department of Tamil, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu

Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India in collaboration with University of

Exeter, United Kingdom jointly organized Knowledge Transfer on the Sustainability of

Innovative Water Quality Monitoring Technologies to India-III: Circular Economy, Graphene

related technologies at the college premises on 13.03.2018. The welcome address and the

theme, overview of the Project and Workshop Aims of the programme was given by the

organizing secretary Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Asst Professor and Head in Biotechnology. The

Circular economy in textile industry was proposed by the Organizer Dr. Senthilarasu

Sundaram, UoE, UK. The present scenario of Socio economic aspects of Noyyal River were

explained by Dr. K. Muthukumar, Kongunadu Arts and Science College. Alternate solution

for sustainable textile processing was discussed by Mr. Balasandhanam, Dyer’s Association

of Tiruppur.

A wastewater treatment practice in Textile Industries was discussed by Prof S. Karthikeyan,

Professor (Microbiology), Dept of bioenergy, TNAU. “Sustainable energy production using

algae and agricultural residues” was delivered by Dr. GanapathiArumugam, Managing

Director, Enhanced Biofuels & Technologies India (P) Ltd, Coimbatore. Advanced waste

water treatment technologies in India” was proposed by Mr. M. Gopalakrishnan,

Environmental Engineer, Eco Green technologies, Coimbatore. Research need to establish

low cost cationizing of the fabric so that use of salt is reduced, thus the solid waste will be

reduced, Alternative to ion exchange chromatography, Need for Strategies to renovate the

soil contamination and water contamination, Need for Strategies for cost effective treatment

plant for small dyers to treat the waste water and reuse the dye and water were discussed in

the workshop. Mr. D. Bharathi, Ph.D scholar in Biotechnology proposed the use of

nanoparticle for dye decolourization. Ms. M. Tharangini priya, II-M.Sc. Biotechnology,

KASC proposed phytovolatilization process to decontaminate the metal contaminated soil

and water. Mr. Jeslin Cherian Thomas, II-M.Sc. Biotechnology, KASC, proposed the use of

hyacinth roots and leaves to decolourize dyes for small scale dyeing industries.Vote of thanks

proposed by the organizer Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, KASC.

About 40 participants participated in this workshop, got benefited by collaborating industry,

academics for the better and cheaper treatment of industrial effluents.

Delegates with the participants

Mr. Balasanthanam delivering lecture to the participants

Dr. Senthilarasu. S, University of Exeter, UK delivering lecture to the participants

A Report on

World Water Day and Forest Day Awareness Program Entitled

“பபபபபபபபபப 2019”

Organized by

PG and Research Department of Biotechnology

Sponsored by

KASC i-HUB and Aruchami Research Foundation, KASC

Venue: Auditorium, KASC

Date: 21st March 2019

Program overview

World water day and forest day celebration is an annual UN observance day. Every

year it was celebrated on March 21st and 22nd that highlights the important of fresh water and

the conservation of forest. The main motive of our program is to advocate the sustainable

management of fresh water and forest resources. In this regard, we have conducted

competition on conservation aspects of water and forest. We invited dignitaries those who

sacrifices their life for the conservation of water and forest. The details of the program are

enlisted below.

Program theme

Our main motive of this program is to make the young minds to think about the

conservation of water and forest.

What is the reason behind the conservation of water and forest?

What are the advanced innovative ideas on the conservation of water and forest?

To bring out the innovative ideas from school and college students about the

conservation of water and forest

To explore knowledge about the conservation of water and forest

Program Schedule

“Puviyamudham” a symposium on Water and Forest Conservation has been

conducted by PG and Research Department of Biotechnology on the 21st of March 2019 at

our college premises. The programme was conducted to create awareness on water and forest

conservation and also make the students explore the recent trends in conserving the natural

resources. The programme started with the signing ceremony of the conservation of water

and forest resolution by the faculty members, non-teaching staff members and students.

The programme welcome address was delivered by Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant

Professor and head, Department of Biotechnology. Presidential address was given by

Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, Principal and the programme felicitated by Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean,

R&D and academics and Dr. P. Sujatha, NAAC Coordinator.

Bird man BalPandiyan shared his experience in conserving koonthankulam lake and

birds. He gave more unknown information regarding birds through his enthusiastic speech.

The college silambattam group members gave energetic performance followed by wonderful

mime was performed by English department students regarding water conservation. To

appreciate the whole hearted daily efforts taken by all the care takers to make the college

environment clean and hygienic they were recognized with memento by the BIRDMAN of

Koonthankulam Mr. S. Balpandiyan, Dr. S. Paulsamy Dean, R&D and Dr. V.

Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head in Biotechnology, KASC. In continuation, S.

Saravanakarnamoorthy from Zoology Dept and V.Ranjithkumar from I-B.Sc. Biotechnology

gave a talk on Economic inequality & Environmental degradation and

Iyarkaiyaikapomineyathorulagaipadaipom respectively.

In afternoon session, “Coimbatore Last Drop” a documentary film was displayed.

P.K. Selvaraj, a secretary of Koushika River rescue association shared his experience in

rescuing Koushika River followed by Sivarajan from Chinnavedampatty lake renovation

group gave a talk on steps taken for renovating the lake. Guruprasath from I-M.Sc

Biotechnology Department delivered a wonderful speech on “Virtual Water”.

Events like science model and poster presentations were conducted. The topics were

given with science to overcome the changes caused in environment by mankind. Several

students from host institution and different colleges have energetically participated in all the

events. Dr. H. Abdul Kafoor, Assistant Professor in Botany, KASC acted as jury. About 2000

seed balls prepared by the Eco Club Students of Kongunadu Arts and Science College were

distributed. Pencil with seeds was provided by the College management.

Various competitions such as logo designing, poem writing, essay writing,

biocartooning, facial painting, mime, quiz were conducted on 15th March, 2019. In

valedictory, the winners were appreciated with Plant samplings and certificates by Dr. V.

Chinnusamy, Chief Executive Officer, KASC. All the dignitaries and judge were honored

with mementos. Mr. V. Ranjith kumar from I-B.Sc. Biotechnology has been honored for his

excellent contribution for Nature conservation. On behalf of KASC i-HUB, the innovative

ideas of model, poster presentation and project proposal was awarded with cash prize. A nice

acapella was performed by college musical club members. Vote of thanks was delivered by

Ms. M. Tharangini Priya, Student Secretary, Department of Biotechnology. About 360

members have participated in this function from various Departments of Kongunadu Arts and

Science College and other colleges. The participants delivered advance happy birthday

wishes to our beloved college Secretary and Director, Dr.C.A. Vasuki mam.

Dignitaries Peculium

S. Bal Pandiyan: Wild life conservator from Koondhankulam

Mr. S. Balpandiyan, also known as BIRDMAN of Koonthankulam. He is a self-

owned bird conservator and conservationist. He provides resident to migratory birds that visit

koonthankulam during north east monsoon. In 2009 balpandi co-authored a book “Diary on

the nesting behavior the nesting and behavior” of Indian birds along with naturalist “china

sathan”. That book contains 300 beautiful photographs. And he enlisted more than 300

different species of birds. After this publication he was offered to interact with a US based

wild life conservator Murray. He was awarded with more than 5 awards including Green

Honour award from World wild life fund. Due his innovative ideas of protecting birds, he is

simply known as walking encyclopedia of birds. Bal Pandi is as methodical and organised in

his work as any qualified Ornithologist. Due to his innovative ideas and interest in

conservation of birds he was honored by an award “Manninmainthan” award in our college

by R&D Dean Dr. S. Paulsamy and Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Head, Department of

Biotechnology.

P.K. Selvaraj: Secretary of Koushika River rescue association

He is a retriever of the Koushika River which has diminished. He was born in

ordinary farmer background family at vagarampalayam village, Coimbatore. He started his

journey by constructing check dams and he found the way of the river. Then he finds and

fights against the illegal land acquisition. In continuation, he start up the awareness

programme throughout the Coimbatore people and also he conducted archeological research

regarding Koushika River. He was one of the important person who puts the base for

“AthikidavuAvinashi Scheme”.

Program outcomes

To bring about the water consumption and water conservational ideas to students

To enhance you by our blistering conservational ideas

To create awareness among the students regarding water

To create awareness about the traditional water purification techniques

To bring about the techniques to retreating domestic waste water and rain water

harvestment

To explore students innovative working model and creative ideas

To share the environmental &water conservation knowledge to students

Care takers along with Bird man- Mr. S. Balpandiyan, Dr. S. paulsamy, Dean R&D, Dr.

V. Bhuvaneshwari, Head of Biotechnology, Assistant professors of Biotechnology

P.K SELVARAJ (Koushika river rescuer), Mr..SIVARAJAN (Chinnavedampatty lake association), Dr. V.

Chinnusamy, Chief Executive officer, Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Head of Biotechnology, Assistant professors of

Biotechnology along with the students

Department of Biotechnology signed a MOU with Centre for Bioscience and

Nanoscience Research, Eachanari

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Memorandum of Understanding Signed on 28th February, 2019

The Memorandum of Understanding is signed in between Department of

Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, G.N Mills, Coimbatore –

641 029 Tamilnadu, India and Centre for Bioscience and Nanoscience Research

(CBNR), reputed Research Institute in Coimbatore works with a vision “Towards

ExcellenceThe official MOU signed by the Principal, Kongunadu arts and science

college, Coimbatore and Prof. Dr.R.Ragunathan, Director, Centre for Bioscience

and Nanoscience Research, Coimbatore on 28th February 2019. This MOU is to

enhance sharing knowledge and capability in the concern areas for mutual benefits

and become trusted partners in the area of knowledge and skill enrichment and to

conduct workshops, hands on training and seminars for the students to identify their

innate capabilities and lead them towards small scale entrepreneurs.

Prof. Dr.R.Ragunathan, Director, CBNR and Head Department of Biotechnology

Kongunadu arts and science sharing the MOU aggrement.

Departments of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology signed a MOU with

ABBES BIOTECH, CHENNAI

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Memorandum of Understanding Signed on 25th February, 2019

The Memorandum of Understanding is signed in between Departments of

Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College, G.N Mills, Coimbatore – 641 029 Tamilnadu, India and ABBES

BIOTECH, reputed industry in Chennai. The official MOU signed by the Principal,

Kongunadu arts and science college, Coimbatore and Mr. V. Saravanaperumal,

Managing Director, ABBES BIOTECH, Chennai on 25th February 2019. This MOU

is to exchange of information and research outcome, increase students and faculty

interface with the industry by way of workshops, seminars, projects and to initiate co-

operation between industry and academic in defining research project for academic

institutions and topics for research/project work by students.

Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, Principal, Kongunadu arts and science and Dr. Vijayakumar,

Production Manager, ABBES BIOTECH sharing the MOU agreement along with the Heads

of Zoology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology.

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