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HINDUSTHAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE(An Autonomous College - Affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore)

(Approved by AICTE and Govt. of Tamilnadu)(Accredited by NAAC and an ISO Certified Institution)

Hindusthan Gardens, Behind Nava India,Coimbatore - 641 028

June 2017 to March 2018 Volume 4

DEPARTMENTAL ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

The Department organized a Guest Lecture on 8th June 2017 for Undergraduate, Postgraduate

and Research Scholars. Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Head of the Department welcomed the

Biowarriors Association, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science

CHAIRMANThiru. T. S. R. Khannaiyann

MANAGING TRUSTEEMrs. Sarasuwathi Khannaiyann

TRUSTEEMr. K. Sakthivel

EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE AND SECRETARYDr. Priya Satishprabhu

PRINCIPALDr. K. M. Chinnadorai

EDITORIAL BOARDCHIEF EDITOR

Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi,Associate Professor and Head

ASSOCIATE EDITORDr. Mohammed RafiqKhan K

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSDr. S. Komathi

Dr. P. Senthil KumarDr. R. S. SaranyaMs. Renjimol R

Ms. Sruthi RadhakrishnanMrs. Arthi Kirubha A

Ms. Sumitha P S

STUDENT EDITORSPurnima Jayasree, II M.Sc., BTPurushothaman R, I M.Sc., BTVishni Abirami R, III B.Sc., BT

CHIEF EDITOR’S MESSAGE

A newsletter inspires and motivates students

and staff alike, for it reminds them of the zeal that they

had once to do something extraordinary. It is great to

find a considerable number of winners and participants

in co-curricular and extracurricular activities which

certainly prove that our staff and students are

adequately equipped and possess necessary quality

skill-sets to bring such laurels to the department. I

wish that this number may grow in the years to come.

I am sure that publishing a newsletter of this sort

containing the achievements will be recognition to

them. This is only a small step towards a long journey.

To achieve progress and to meet objectives we have to

cross numerous milestones. This maiden issue of

newsletter should inspire all of us for a new beginning

enlighten with hope, confidence and faith in each other

in the road ahead.... I wish them all the very best...

Happy Reading !!!!!

HICAS

gathering. Ms. Renjimol, Assistant Professor introduced the Chief Guest. Dr. Sreenivasan

Ponnuraj, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Karpagam University, Coimbatore was the

Chief Guest and delivered a lecture on “Marine Bioprospecting” in which he emphasized

on conservation of marine organisms and its application in various fields. Dr. P. Senthil

Kumar, Assistant Professor rendered the vote of thanks.

The Department organized a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Meeting on 5th June

2017 (II PG and II UG), 13th July 2017 (III UG), in order to discuss the Academic performance

in University Examinations, Attendance, Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities of the

student. Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Head of the Department welcomed the parents. Each parent

was informed with their ward’s performance in University examinations and curricular progress.

Contact numbers of the parents were updated. Parents were encouraged to get in touch with the

class tutors for further information regarding their ward’s performance.

The Department organized a one day workshop on “Terrace Gardening”, Sponsored

and Supported by Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai and


Parents interacting with the respective Class Tutors.

Dr. Sreenivasan Ponnuraj, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Karpagam University delivering lecture

Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust, Coimbatore in the college premises on 16th

June 2017. Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Coordinator of the Workshop and Head of the

Department welcomed the gathering. Inaugural Address was delivered by Mrs. Sarasuwathy

Khannaiyann, Managing Trustee, Hindusthan Educational & Charitable Trust; Felicitation

Address was rendered by Dr. Priya SatishPrabhu, Executive Trustee and Secretary,

Hindusthan Educational & Charitable Trust and Presidential Address was delivered by

Dr. K. M. Chinnadorai, Principal, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science. Dr. P. Senthil

Kumar, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology introduced the resource person. Mr. Rajendran,

Coordinator of Pasumaidesam and Nature Conservationist was the resource person and

delivered the techniques involved in setting up terrace garden. In his speech, he emphasized the

importance of organic farming, production of organic manure and green vegetables free from

chemical fertilizers. The prime objective of this workshop is to facilitate the students,

researchers, public, industrialist and entrepreneurs in understanding the importance of setting up

separate unit in the respective field. This program also aimed to develop projects that promote

integrated internship programme and livelihood security on the way to the achievement of

sustainable rural development through promotion of organic farming and to raise the income

level of the women and also serves as guidance to the entrepreneurs on starting up such a new

project and basic technical knowledge for setting up such a facility. As a part of the functions,

kits with grow bags, seedlings and organic manure were distributed to the participants. Vote of

thanks was rendered by Dr. R. S. Saranya, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology and

Organizing Secretary of the Workshop.

To inculcate the research thrust among students, the Department organized “Poster and

Model Presentation” for the Undergraduate and Post graduate students on 21st June 2017 for II


Mr. Pasumaidesam Rajendran, Resource Person issuing Garden Kit to the Participants and Tree plantation

UG, 22nd June 2017 for III UG, 27th June 2017 for II PG, 27th October 2017 for I PG and I UG.

The exhibits represented the various advancements in Science and Technology and its value in

human welfare. Best exhibits were selected and the students were awarded

with certificate and a memento.

The Department organized a one day workshop on “Vemiculture and Vermicompost

Technology”, Sponsored and Supported by Tamilnadu State Council for Science and

Technology, Chennai and Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust, Coimbatore in

the college premises on 20th June 2017. Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Coordinator of the Workshop

and Head of the Department welcomed the gathering. Inaugural Address was delivered by

Mrs. Sarasuwathy Khannaiyann, Managing Trustee, Hindusthan Educational &

Charitable Trust; Felicitation Address was rendered by Dr. Priya Satishprabhu, Executive

Trustee and Secretary, Hindusthan Educational & Charitable Trust and Presidential

Address was delivered by Dr. K. M. Chinnadorai, Principal, Hindusthan College of Arts and

Science. Dr. P. Senthil Kumar, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology introduced the resource

person. Mr. P. Vincent, Retired Bank Officer and Nature Conservationist was the resource

person and delivered the techniques involved in Vemiculture and Vermicompost Technology. In

his speech, He said that, the production of degradable organic waste and their safe disposals have

become the current global problem. The prime objective of this workshop is to facilitate the

students, researchers, public, industrialist and entrepreneurs in understanding the importance of

setting up separate unit in the respective field. This program also aimed to develop projects that

promote integrated internship programme and livelihood security on the way to the achievement


Staff adjudicating the posters and model Exhibits of students.

of sustainable rural development through promotion of organic farming and to raise the income

level of the women and also serves as guidance to the entrepreneurs on starting up such a new

project and basic technical knowledge for setting up such a facility. Vote of thanks was rendered

by Dr. Mohammed RafiqKhan, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology and Organizing

Secretary of the Workshop.

The Department organized a one day workshop on “Mushroom Cultivation”,

Sponsored and Supported by Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology,

Chennai and Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust, Coimbatore in the college

premises on 29th June 2017. Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Coordinator of the Workshop and Head of

the Department welcomed the gathering. Inaugural Address was delivered by Mrs.

Sarasuwathy Khannaiyann, Managing Trustee, Hindusthan Educational & Charitable

Trust; Felicitation Address was rendered by Dr. Priya Satishprabhu, Executive Trustee and

Secretary, Hindusthan Educational & Charitable Trust and Presidential Address was

delivered by Dr. K. M. Chinnadorai, Principal, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science.

Dr.Mohammed Rafiqkhan, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology introduced the resource

person. Mr. A. Manickam, Farmer, Resource Person of the Workshop emphasized the theme

of the workshop. The objective of the workshop was to explore the students, researchers, public,

industrialist and entrepreneurs with understanding the importance of setting up a cottage or pilot

scale unit of mushroom cultivation with a rough idea on financial parameters. This program also

aimed to develop projects that promote integrated internship programme and livelihood security

on the way to the achievement of sustainable rural development through promotion of organic

farming. The workshop imparts technical and entrepreneurial skills and raises the income level


Mr. P. Vincent, Resource Person delivering lecture and issuing Compost Kit to the Participants

of the women and also serves as guidance to the entrepreneurs on starting up such a new project

and basic technical knowledge for setting up such a facility. Vote of thanks was rendered by

Mrs. V. Manon Mani, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology and Organizing Secretary of

the Workshop.

The Department inaugurated “Biowarriors- Association” on 24th July 2017.

Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Head of the Department welcomed the gathering. Presidential Address

was delivered by Dr. K. M. Chinnadorai, Principal, Hindusthan College of Arts and

Science. Mrs. V. Manon Mani, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology stated about the

Biowarriors Association for past years and its success. Dr. P. Senthilkumar, Assistant

Professor of Biotechnology introduced the resource person. Dr. Srinivasan Durairaj,

Associate Professor of Biology, One College Park, Richland Community College, Decatur,

Illinois, USA was the resource person and delivered a special lecture on “Techniques involved in

Stem Cells and its production, applications in medicinal fields”. As a part of the Association

inaugural, departmental Magazine for the year 2016-2017 was released by the chief guest Dr.

Srinivasan Durairaj. The office bearers of the Biowarriors Association were introduced for the

academic year 2017- 2018. The Head of the Association as Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Faculty

Incharge of the association as Mrs. V. Manon Mani, Student Chairman as Ms. J. Purnima

Jayshree (II M.Sc.,); Secretary as Mr. K. Magesh Kumar (III B.Sc.,); Joint Secretary as

J. Mohammed Nasrudheen (II B.Sc.,). Vote of thanks was rendered by Ms. S. Komathi,

Assistant Professor of Biotechnology.


Mr.A. Manickam, Resource Person delivering lecture and demonstrating spawn packing to the Participants

The Department of Biotechnology organized the two days Science Academies’ Lecture

Workshop sponsored and supported by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru; Indian

National Science Academy, New Delhi and the National Science Academy, Allahabad in the

college premises on 25th and 26th July 2017. Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Coordinator of the

Workshop and Head of the Department delivered the welcome address. Inaugural Address

was delivered by Mrs. Sarasuwathy Khannaiyann, Managing Trustee, Hindusthan

Educational & Charitable Trust; Felicitation Address was rendered by Dr. Priya

Satishprabhu, Executive Trustee and Secretary, Hindusthan Educational & Charitable

Trust and Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. K. M. Chinnadorai, Principal,

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science. Dr. D. J. Bagyaraj, Convener of the Workshop

and INSA Honorary Scientist and Chairman, Centre for Natural Biological Resources and

Community Development emphasized the theme of the workshop. The first day of the

workshop had 4 lectures; Lecture I on “Microbial inoculants for Sustainable Agriculture”

was given by Dr. D. J. Bagyaraj, Convener of the Workshop and INSA Honorary Scientist

and Chairman, Centre for Natural Biological Resources and Community Development,

where he described the importance of various microorganisms and its application over

agriculture. Lecture II on “Floristic diversity in India” was chaired by Dr. R. R. Rao, INSA

Honorary Scientist, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, he explained the

various conservation techniques involved in bioprospection of floristic diversity. Lecture III on

“Conservation of Plant Diversity” was chaired by Prof. K. R. Shivanna, INSA Honorary

Scientist and Honorary Senior Fellow, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and

Environment (ATREE), he described the drawbacks faced by India over Conservation of Plant


Dr. Srinivasan Durairaj, Associate Professor of Biology, One College Park, Richland Community College, Decatur, Illinois, USA releasing the department Magazine of the year 2016-2017

Diversity. Lecture IV on “Role of Stem cells in Regenerative Medicine” was delivered by Dr.

P. Ekambaram, Associate Professor, Molecular Toxicology Laboratory, Department of

Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, in which he emphasized the importance of stem cells

and its application in medicine. Ms. S. Komathi, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology rendered

the Vote of Thanks. Dr. P. Senthil Kumar, Dr. Mohammed RafiqKhan, Dr. R.S. Saranya, Mrs.

V. Manonmani, Ms. Renjimol, Ms. Sruthi Radhakrishnan and Mrs. Arthi Kiruba, Assistant

Professors of Biotechnology made the arrangements for the two days workshop.

The Department organized a fifteen

days workshop on “Basic Techniques in

Plant and Animal Tissue Culture For Mid

– Career Scientists and Teaching Faculty

(UG)” from 6th to 22nd November 2017,

sponsored and supported by Department of

Biotechnology, New Delhi. The programme

was inaugurated by Mrs. Sarasuwathy


Dignitaries on the dais and Dr. D. J. Bagyaraj, Convener of the Workshop lighting the Kuthuvilakku

Khannaiyann, Managing Trustee,

Hindusthan Educational and Charitable

Trust. Dr. Priya Sathishprabu, Executive

Trustee and Secretary, Hindusthan

Educational and Charitable Trust felicitated

the event, Dr. K. M. Chinnadorai,

Principal of the college delivered the

Presidential address. Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi,

Head, Department of Biotechnology and

Coordinator of the Workshop, welcomed

the gathering. Dr. K. M. Kadirvelu,

Director, DRDO, Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore delivered a special address. Dr.

K. Kalimuthu, Professor, Department of

Botany, Government Arts College,

Coimbatore handled Plant Tissue Culture

Techniques. As a part of the workshop,

participants were taken for a Research

Institute Visit to Central Instrumentation

Laboratory at Defence Research and

Development Organisation (DRDO),

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and

Pasteur Institute, Coonoor. A lecture on

Dr. S. Karupusamy, Associate Professor

of Botany, The Madura College, Madurai

delivered lecture on “Extraction of

secondary metabolites from plant tissue

culture – Techniques and plant resources

from Western Ghats”. Dr. R.

Sathishkumar, Associate Professor and

Group Leader, Plant Genetic Engineering

Laboratory, Department of

Biotechnology, Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore delivered a lecture on “Plant

Transgenic Technologies”. Dr. A.

Thangavelu, Professor, Department of

Veterinary Microbiology, Madras

Christian College, Chennai delivered a

lecture on “Applications of animal cell

culture in virology”. Dr. R. Sivasamy,

Assistant Professor, Department of

Human Genetics and Molecular Biology,

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

delivered a lecture on “Cell line and

cytology studies”. Dr. Jerald Mahesh

Kumar, Principal Scientist and Officer in

charge, Animal House, Centre for

Cellular and Molecular Biology,

Hyderabad delivered a lecture on

“Establishment and characterization of cell

line and monoclonal antibody production”.

Dr. C. Vani, Assistant Professor (SG),

Department of Biotechnology, Karunya

University, Coimbatore delivered a

Dr. S. Jegan, Research Associate, M. S.

Swaminathan Research Foundation,

Chennai delivered lecture on “Role of

Molecular Markers in Research” followed

by demonstration and hands on session in

Plant and Microbial DNA isolation, RAPD

analysis.


The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology jointly organized a National

Conference on “Novel Dimensions in Bioscience (NCNTB 2018)” on 3rd February 2018. The

Conference covered key issues and topics related to Medical, Agricultural, Industrial, Marine,

Microbial and Animal Biology; Bioinformatics, Energy and Environment. The Conference was

inaugurated by Mrs. Sarasuwathi Khannaiyann, Managing Trustee, Hindusthan

Educational and Charitable Trust, Felicitated by Dr. Priya Satishprabhu, Executive Trustee

and Secretary, Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust and Presided by Dr. K.M.

Chinnadorai, Principal, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science. Dr. Lali Growther, Head

of Microbiology delivered the welcome address and Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Head of

Biotechnology delivered the Overview of the conference. Dr. N. Mathivanan, Director and

Head, Centre of Advanced Studies in Botany, Madras University, Chennai rendered the

Inaugural address and delivered a lecture on “Bioprospecting Marine Microbial Biodiversity

of Bay of Bengal”, where he explained the importance of microbes and its importance in

conservation of Marine Ecosystem. Dr. K. S. Subramanian, NABARD Chair Professor,

Department of Nano Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,

Coimbatore delivered lecture on “Nanotechnology for Evergreen Revolution” where he

explained the importance of nanotechnology in crop improvement and in agriculture.

Dr. V. Mahalakshmi, Head of Microbiology, Madras Christian College, Chennai delivered

lecture on “Immunodiagnosis” in which she emphasized the diagnosis techniques involved in

Infectious diseases. Dr. P. Lakshmnaperumalasamy, Former Emeritus Professor,

Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore rendered the

valediction address. This Conference aimed to provide a challenging forum and vibrant


Release of Laboratory Manual

opportunity for researchers and industry practitioners to share their original research, practical

development on specific new challenges and emerging issues. The Conference also displayed the

recent breakthroughs and important developments under one umbrella through the unique

scientific discussion from the experts all around the country. Nearly 580 Students, Research

Scholars, Academicians, and Industrialist participated and presented their research findings in

the conference. Vote of thanks was rendered by Dr. N. Hemashenpagam, Assistant Professor

of Microbiology.

The PG and Research Department

of Biotechnology, Hindusthan College of

Arts and Science, Coimbatore and Centre

for Bioscience and Nanoscience Research

run by Visalakshi Educational Trust,

Eachanari, Coimbatore signed a

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in

the College premises on 22nd February 2018.

Mrs. Sarasuwathi Khannaiyann,

Managing Trustee, Hindusthan

Educational and Charitable Trust,

Dr. Priya Satishprabu, Executive Trustee

and Secretary, Hindusthan Educational

and Charitable Trust, Dr. K. M.

Chinnadorai, Principal of the College,

Dr. R. Ragunathan, Director, Centre for

Bioscience and Nanoscience Research

graced the ceremony. The prime objective of

the MOU was to provide students with

Training and Certification on diverse facets

of Biotechnology and to organize

workshops, seminars, symposiums and also

to encourage, motivate the students,

researchers to impart the technical skills

using the recent concepts in Biosciences and

to enhance the employability of the students.


Dignitaries releasing the Souveneir

The PG and Research Department

of Biotechnology and Bioline Laboratory,

Coimbatore signed a Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) in the College

premises on 16th March 2018. Mrs.

Sarasuwathi Khannaiyann, Managing

Trustee, Hindusthan Educational and

Charitable Trust, Dr. Priya Satishprabu,

Executive Trustee and Secretary,

Hindusthan Educational and Charitable

Trust, Dr. K. M. Chinnadorai, Principal

of the College, Dr. U. Senthilkumar,

CEO, Bioline Laboratory, Coimbatore

graced the ceremony. The prime objective of

the MOU is to provide students with

Training and Certification on diverse facets

of Biotechnology and to organize

workshops, seminars, symposiums and also

to encourage, motivate the students,

researchers to impart the technical skills

using the recent concepts in Biosciences and

to enhance the employability of the students.

Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Head, and Faculty

members of the Department coordinated

the ceremony.


CLUB ACTIVITIES

CULTURAL CLUB

With view in imparting rich culture

and heritage among interstate, the

Department organized “Onam

Celebration” on 1st September 2017.

Students presented a gracious traditional

dance “Thiruvathara kali”. A “Pookalam”

competition among Undergraduate and

Postgraduate students was a part of the

celebration. At the end of the function,

students were offered with Sadhya- Onam

Feast.

ECOCLUB

The Department inaugurated its Club in the College premises on 20 th September 2017.

The Inaugural address was delivered by Mrs. Sarasuwathy Khannaiyann, Managing Trustee,

Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust. Dr. Priya Sathishprabu, Executive Trustee

and Secretary, Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust felicitated the programme.

Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. K. M. Chinnadorai, Principal of the college. Ms. S.

Komathi, Assistant Professor and Head Incharge welcomed the gathering. Mr. S. Rajendar,

Head of Pasumai Desam Trust, Coimbatore delivered a talk on “Biodiversity Conservation”.

With view of imparting sustainable development, the ECOCLUB signed a Memorandum of

Understanding with Pasumai Desam Trust for the initiation of Green Coimbatore. The

prime objective of the MOU is to encourage and motivate the students, researchers, public,

industrialist and entrepreneurs in understanding the importance of sustainable development and

green environment. Dr. P. Senthil Kumar, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology rendered the

vote of thanks. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Mohammed RafiqKhan, Assistant

Professor of Biotechnology.


INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE VISITS

The Department organized a one day

“Research Institute Visit” for the II UG on

2nd August 2017 to Pasteur Institute,

Coonoor. Eminent Scientists of the Institute

explained the students regarding Animal

Handling, Vaccine Production, rDNA

Techniques involved in medical field and its

application for humankind. Dr. R. S.

Saranya and Ms. R Renjimol, Assistant

Professors accompanied the students.


Memorandum of Understanding with Pasumai Desam Trust for the initiation of Green Coimbatore

The Department organized a “Research Institute Visit” on 10th August 2017 to

Southern Regional Research Centre, Mannavanur, Kodaikanal, for students of III UG, Dr.

Mohammed RafiqKhan and Ms. Sruthi RadhaKrishnan, Assistant Professors of the

Department accompanied the students. The students were trained with the following aspects,

To undertake basic and applied research on all aspects of sheep and rabbit production.

To develop, update and standardize meat, fibre and pelt technologies.

To transfer improved technologies to farmers, rural artisans and development workers.

To provide referral and consultation services.

The Department organized a one day “Research Institute Visit” for the Postgraduates

and Research Scholars on 6th October 2017 to UPASI-Tea Research Factory, Nirar Dam,

Valparai. The students were taught and trained with various aspects involved in Plant

Propagation and Breeding Methods, Germplasm Conservation, Plant Physiology and Plant

Pathology, Plant Tissue Culture techniques, Biochemical Methods used for Evaluation of Tea

Leaves etc., Eminent Scientist from various departments delivered guest lecture on their

specializations and applications of research field. Students were accompanied with Dr. S.

Komathi and Ms. Sruthi Radhakrishnan, Assistant Professors of Biotechnology.


MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

Achievements of Students

University Rank Holders, April 2017

The Department is very proud in bagging 3 University ranks in April 2017 Examination. The

students are listed below,

S. No Name of the Student Batch Rank

1 Ms. Sandhya G M.Sc., Biotechnology (2015-2017) 2

2 Ms. Deepika R M.Sc., Biotechnology (2015-2017) 4

3 Ms. Pallavi G M.Sc., Biotechnology (2015-2017) 5

Placement Details

The following students were placed for the academic year 2017-2018

S.No Name of the Student Batch Company

1 Pavithra R 2015-2018 Visionary RCM Infotech, Coimbatore

2 Merlin K M 2015-2018 Visionary RCM Infotech, Coimbatore

3 Nandhini D B 2015-2018 Visionary RCM Infotech, Coimbatore

4 Afreen M 2015-2018 Visionary RCM Infotech, Coimbatore

5 Sripriyadarshini E 2015-2018 Visionary RCM Infotech, Coimbatore

6 Karthik B 2015-2018 Visionary RCM Infotech, Coimbatore

7 Vijiya Kumar G 2015-2018 Visionary RCM Infotech, Coimbatore

Divya K, Shriram R N, Arularasi S, Ananthi CS of II BSc Biotechnology attended a two

days workshop on “Advances in Fish Biology”, organized by the Department of

Microbiology, Karpagam University on 6th and 7th July 2017.

Kannan C of III BSc Biotechnology and President of Rotaract Club has participated in

SHINE – Rotaract Assembly held on 9th July 2017 at PSG College of Arts and Science,


Coimbatore

Students II MSc Biotechnology attended a two days Science Academies Lecture Workshop

on “Biodiversity and its Conservation” organized by the Department of Botany, Bharathiar

University on 17th and 18th July 2017.

Students of II BSc Biotechnology attended a two days Science Academies Lecture

Workshop on “Modern Biology in Agriculture” organized by the Department of

Biotechnology, Karpagam University on 24th and 25th July 2017.

Students of I BSc Biotechnology attended a one day National Seminar on “Recent

Innovations in Biosciences” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Dr. RV College

of Arts and Science on 5th January 2018.

Students of II BSc and I MSc Biotechnology attended a National Seminar on “Molecular

Markers in Genetic Disorders with special reference to Diabetes Mellitus” organized by the

PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Dr. G R Damodaran College of Science,

Coimbatore on 5th and 6th January 2018.

Aishwarya Lakshmi M, Abinaya R and Subarani M of II BSc Biotechnology participated

in the State Level Intercollegiate Quiz Competition organized by Department of Physics,

PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 11th January 2018.

Balakumar P and Logesh Bharani B of I BSc Biotechnology won Second Place in

National Level Techical Symposium on “Emerging Trends in Biotechnology” organized by

the Department of Biotechnology, Bannariamman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam

on 4th to 6th January 2018.

Mahalingam A and Vishal R of I BSc Biotechnology won Second Place in Intercollegiate

Quiz Competition – Biohyphenzia organized by the Department of CS, IT and BCA, PSGR

Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 10th January 2018.

Thanghapantieyaan AK and Aswantha Kumar RK of I BSc Biotechnology won Third

Place in Intercollegiate Dubsmash Competition – Biohyphenzia organized by the Department

of CS, IT and BCA, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 10 th January

2018.

Leelavathi G and Akalya K of I BSc Biotechnology won First Place in Wealth out of

Waste in Biofiction 2018 organized by the Department of Biotechnology, 2016 at KSG

College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 23rd January 2018.


Akshara EG and Nivitha Brindha P of I BSc Biotechnology won First Place in Cooking

without Fire in Biofiction 2018 organized by the Department of Biotechnology, 2016 at KSG

College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 23rd January 2018.

Leelavathi G and Akalya K of I BSc Biotechnology won Second Place in Cooking without

Fire in Biofiction 2018 organized by the Department of Biotechnology, 2016 at KSG College

of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 23rd January 2018.

Akshara EG and Nivitha Brindha P of I BSc Biotechnology won Second Place in Wealth

out of Waste in Biofiction 2018 organized by the Department of Biotechnology, 2016 at

KSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 23rd January 2018.

Leelavathi G and Akshara EG of I BSc Biotechnology won Third Place in Biorangoli in

Biofiction 2018 organized by the Department of Biotechnology, 2016 at KSG College of

Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 23rd January 2018.

Students of II BSc Biotechnology attended a one day workshop on “Terrace Gardening”

organized by the Department of Chemistry, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science,

Coimbatore on 25th January 2018.

Students of III BSc Biotechnology attended a two days Science Academies Lecture

Workshop on “Modern Trends in Biology with a focus on Nanotechnology” organized by the

Department of Biochemistry, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 30 th and 31st

January 2018.

Students of I BSc and I MSc Biotechnology attended a National Seminar on

“Bioprospecting and Conservation of Bioresources” organized by the PG and Research

Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 9th February

2018.

Students of I BSc Biotechnology attended a National Seminar on “Recent trends in

Chemical Sciences” organized by the Department of Chemistry, Sri Ramakrishna College of

Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 23rd February 2018.

Mohammed Nasrudeen J and Ananthi CS of II BSc Biotechnology presented Novel and

Innovative Scientific Creativity entitled “Nanoparticles based dressing for wound healing” in

Bio Innovate 18- A State Level Innovative Idea Contest organized by the Department of

Biotechnology, Dr. NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 28th February 2018.

Deepika G and Mohanapriya A of III BSc Biotechnology won Second Place in Flameless

Cooking in Nakshatra Nauka-an Intercollegiate Science Fest organized by the Department of


Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore

on 2nd March 2018.

Dhanush R of I BSc Biotechnology won First Place in the event Bioshot in XCENTRA -an

Intercollegiate Science Fest, organized by the Department of Biochemistry, PSG College of

Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 6th March 2018.

Akalya K and Leelavathi G of I BSc Biotechnology won First Place in the event Poster

Presentation in XCENTRA -an Intercollegiate Science Fest, organized by the Department of

Biochemistry, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 6th March 2018.

Thanghapantieyaan AK, Ravishankar S and Logesh Bharani B of I BSc Biotechnology

won First Place in the event Pursuit in XCENTRA -an Intercollegiate Science Fest,

organized by the Department of Biochemistry, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

on 6th March 2018.

Akalya K and Leelavathi G of I BSc Biotechnology won First Place in the event

Biorangoon in XCENTRA -an Intercollegiate Science Fest, organized by the Department of


Reshma R of I BSc Biotechnology won First Place in the event The Sands of Time in

XCENTRA -an Intercollegiate Science Fest, organized by the Department of Biochemistry,

PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 6th March 2018.

Mahalingam A, Harish JN of I BSc Biotechnology won First Place in the event Mind

Blender in XCENTRA -an Intercollegiate Science Fest, organized by the Department of


Sabari Kanna T and Tamil Selvan G of I BSc Biotechnology won Second Place in the

event Wealth Out of Waste in XCENTRA -an Intercollegiate Science Fest, organized by the

Department of Biochemistry, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 6 th March

2018.

Barath Kumar S of I BSc Biotechnology won Second Place in the event Bioshot in



Harish JN of I BSc Biotechnology won Second Place in the event Target the Baloon in




Nivitha Brindha P of I BSc Biotechnology won Second Place in the event Biorangoon in



Achievements of Faculty Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Head of the Department cleared Tamil Nadu State Level

Eligibility Test (TN-SLET 2017) Coordinated by Mother Teresa Women’s University,

Kodaikanal.

Ms. S. Komathi, Assistant Professor was awarded with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D in

Biotechnology) from Bharathiar University on October 2017.

Dr. Mohammed RafiqKhan, Assistant Professor attended and presented research article

on “Cytogenetic Biomonitoring of Lung Cancer Patients” in two days International

Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Innovations in Interdisciplinary Research

Innovations in Science and Humanities (ICIRISH 2017) held at Pathumwan, Bangkok,

Thailand on 29th and 30th November 2017.

Dr. Mohammed RafiqKhan, Assistant Professor attended a National Workshop on

“Homology Modelling and Molecular Docking”, sponsored by Indian Science Congress

Association, Kolkata and organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts

and Science College, Coimbatore on 27th December 2017.

Dr. P. Senthil Kumar, Dr. R. S. Saranya, Ms. Arthi Kirubha A, Assistant Professors

National Conference on “Bioprospecting- Indian Perspectives, Challenges and

Opportunities”, organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Dr. NGP Arts and Science

College, Coimbatore on 28th December 2017.

Dr. Mohammed RafiqKhan, Assistant Professor attended a National Workshop on “Next

Generation Sequencing Data Analysis” organized by the Department of Biotechnology,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21st and 22nd December 2017.

Mrs. G. Rajalakshmi, Head of the Department and Dr. S. Komathi, Assistant Professor

attended a National Seminar on “Molecular Markers in Genetic Disorders with special

reference to Diabetes Mellitus” organized by the PG and Research Department of

Biotechnology, Dr. G R Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore on 5 th and 6th January

2018.

The Faculty members of the Department were felicitated with a Trophy on “College Day” on

15th February 2018, for producing 3 University Ranks in the Bharathiar University


Examinations held on April 2017.

Ms. Renjimol R, Ms. Sruthi Radhakrisnan and Ms. Sumitha PS, Assistant Professors

attended a National Seminar on “Recent trends in Chemical Sciences” organized by the

Department of Chemistry, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 23rd

February 2018.

Paper Publications Mohammed RafiqKhan. “Cytogenetic Biomonitoring of Lung Cancer Patients” in two days

International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Innovations in Interdisciplinary

Research Innovations in Science and Humanities (ICIRISH 2017) held at Pathumwan,

Bangkok, Thailand on 29th and 30th November 2017. (ISBN 9-789386-659118)

Vanitha Thangaraj, Mohammed RafiqKhan, Aravinth Rajendran, Deepan Selvam (2017).

Phytochemical Screening of Annona Squamosa (L.) Seed Extracts: A Potential Source of

Ethnomedicine. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7(04), 8068-8072.

(Impact 1.25)

Vijayalakshmi V and P. Senthilkumar (2017). Studies on the physicochemical properties of

Cauvery River basin at Pallipalyam region of Erode district, Tamil Nadu, South India with an

emphasis on Water Quality Index. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 21(8):

10-20.

V. Vijayalakshmi, P. Senthilkumar, K. Mophin-Kani, S. Sivamani, N. Sivarajasekar, S.

Vasantharaj (2017). Bio-degradation of Bisphenol A by Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAb1

isolated from effluent of thermal paper industry: Kinetic modeling and process optimization.

Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences, 11(1), 56-65.

S. Vasantharaj, N. Sripriya, M. Shanmugavel, E. Manikandan, A. Gnanamani, P.

Senthilkumar (2018). Surface active gold nanoparticles biosynthesis by new approach for

Bionano catalytic activity. Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology, 179: 119-

125.

P. Pavithra and P. Senthilkumar (2018). Different types of antioxidant activity of Aerva

persica (Burm F.) Merr. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7(1): 114-1126.

Saranya Ramalingam Singaravelu, Sushmitha Srinivasan and Deepak Dinesh (2018).

Cytomorphometric Analysis of Buccal Cells in Building Workers Exposed to Polycyclic

Aromatic Hydrocarbon in and Around Coimbatore District. International Journal Current

Pharmaceutical Research, 9(3), 95-97.


Saranya R S, D Deepak and S Sushmitha (2018). Cytomorphomertic analysis of buccal cells

of steel workers exposed to chromium in south Indian population. Clinical Oncology &

Research, 1(1): 2-4.

Devaraj Bharathi, G. Rajalakshmi and S. Komathi (2018). Optimization and production of

lipase enzyme from bacterial strains isolated from petrol spilled soil. Journal of King Saud

University (Accepted -Inpress).

Sumitha P S, G Rajalakshmi, S Komathi, R Renjimol, Sruthi Radhakrishnan (2018).

Production of Biodiesel from the Freshwater Microalgae Chlorella Vulgaris. International

Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 6(2): 466-471.


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