• Online Resources for Conference Proceedings

• NATCON 2014
• NATCON 2018
• NATCON 2018 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
• NATCON 2018 AJBBL JOURNAL FORMAT
• NATCON 2014 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

• Dr. A. Purushothaman, Dr. S. Bhagavathy and Dr. P.T. Devika are honoured as Scientific Committee Members and Reviewers of The 5th International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology 2020, 27th – 28th February 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia..

• Dr. A. Purushothaman, HoD, Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association..

PG and Research Department of Microbiology has been started in the year 1994 with the aim of revealing the roles of microbes in life. The department has been established to provide knowledge in the field of Microbiology. It offers Under-graduation and Post-graduation in Microbiology. In 2010, M.Phil Microbiology course has been introduced to provide research scholars. Ph.D Microbiology course was also introduced during the academic year of 2012.

The Department is very much interested in inculcating the values and ethics, social responsibilities, passion towards science and research among the students by organizing periodically the guest lectures, workshops, Hands on training programmes and programmes address the environmental issues, National and International level conferences, Workshops and so on by inviting eminent scientists as resource persons. Our students are also securing "University ranks" every year and our final year students (both UG & PG) got placement offer letters before their course completion. Above all, the Department of Biotechnology has been recognized as best department among the life science programmes offered in the college.

An undergraduate degree in microbiology gives you the opportunity to work at science laboratories and pathology labs.

A PG in microbiology candidate can work in microbiology based industries like pharmacy, dairy, breweries, distilleries, enzyme, etc.

The students can pursue PhD. Students and can take up teaching. They can also take up a post-doctoral research.

General career opportunities for microbiologists: Microbiologists can work in the area of food, pharmacy, agrochemistry biotechnology, biorefinery, environment, pollution control and bioremediation.

In the field of agriculture, microbiologists act as environmental and health specialists to study the role of microbes in plant disease, pest control, nutrition and soil fertility.

In the field of medicine and health care, the work is usually associated with diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses associated with microbes. Universities and colleges employ microbiologists as researchers and teachers.

Microbiologists can easily innovate new diagnostic kits (e.g. Pathogen detecting, antigen detecting, receptor detecting etc), can discover new drugs with antibiotic sensitivity tests, zone of inhibitions etc.,

Microbiologists can isolate unique species from mountains, strange areas, extreme conditions and antibiotic properties can be studied.

Microbiologist can apply for patents for their small-big innovations and can even sell them for million dollars, can develop their own small or big clinical laboratory,

Microbiologists can develop their own dairy, pharmaceutical, medical, agricultural institutes and industries simply with knowledge of applied microbiology.

Today microbiologists are required in top organizations like NASA for identification of any life form for their various missions like the recent Mars curiosity mission and many more.

The faculty members in the department are actively involved in research in thrust areas such as Nanotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Cancer Biology, Medical Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology and Microbial Biotechnology. The Faculty members are regularly attending National & International Conferences and Seminars within India and abroad. The faculty members, post graduate students and scholars actively participate and in conferences and seminars and present research papers. The research findings are published in Journals of high repute.

• Post Graduate and Research Department of Microbiology is responsible for a platform to provide excellent graduates, post graduates and eminent scientists to various branches of life sciences. It serves and provides microbiologists for public health and sanitation, diagnostic centres for infectious diseases, quality control analysis, space research, microbial ecology, environmental microbiology and innovative research appropriate to needs.

• The mission is to provide the best quality education to the students with well-developed skill sets in the field of Microbiology. The students are trained to their fullest potentials to achieve eminence in respective field. The students are given practical training to develop their own dairy, pharmaceutical, medical, agricultural institutes and industries simply with knowledge of applied microbiology. We also nurture self-confidence and self-reliance in students to boost their roles in society and leadership skills to reduce the outbreaks of emerging diseases.

• The students will understand the various aspects of Biotechnology and its allied areas - their applications and its importance.

• The students will gain the practical knowledge on Handling of different types of microbes, its identification methods, biochemical techniques, chemical analysis, Immnotechnology, Bioprocess techniques, growth stage analysis of small animal and insects and genetic & Molecular Biological based analytical techniques

RESEARCH / BOOK PUBLICATIONS (Academic Year & Faculty Wise)

• Total Research Paper Publication (from 2016-2017) : 049

• Total Publication Book/ Proceedings with ISSN : 03

2019-2020

• Shamila Fathima S, Packirisamy Meenatchi and Ayyakkannu Purushothaman* (2019). Comparison of Manual Versus Automated Data Collection Method for Haematological Parameters. Biomed J Sci & Tech Res. BJSTR. MS.ID.002702. ISSN: 2574 -1241. Volume 15- Issue 3, 11372-11376.

• G.Shivapriya, S.Bhagavathy, P.Arumugam, Quantification and Antimicrobial activity of Phytochemicals from Ananas comosus, International Journal of Innovative Science Research and Technology, 2019: 4(9), 626 – 629.

• S. Bhagavathy, K. Pushya, R. Gayathridevi, J. Jeniffer, Purification, characterization and application of bromelain from Ananas comosus, Journal of Applied and Advanced Research, 2019: 4(5), 133-140.

• G.Shivapriya, S.Bhagavathy, P.Arumugam, In vitro cytotoxic activity of methanolic extract of Combretum ovalifolium against MCF7 Cancer cell lines, International Journal of Scientific Development and Research, 2019, 4(8), 117 – 122.

• S.Bhagavathy, R.Gayathridevi, K.Pushya J.Jeniffer, P.Arumugam, Screening, Optimization and Antimicrobial activity of bromelain Ananas comosus, International Journal of Scientific Development and Research, 2019, 4(9), 233 – 240.

• Devika P.T, Mythily.P. (2019). Phytochemical screening, Isolated Bioactive compound (Fisetin) from Ethanolic fruit Extract of Fragaria x ananassa and their Antioxidant activity. Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences.1 4.83-87.ISSN.2278-3008.

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• Devika P.T, Mythily.P. (2019). Cardioprotective Effect Of Fisetin On Lysosomal Enzymes in ISO- induced myocardial infarction in MI rats. Asian J Pharm Clin Res.12.99-110.ISSN.2455-3891.

• Devika P.T, Mythily.P. (2019). Cardioprotective Efficacy of fisetin on Glycoprotein and Membrane Bound ATPase. Asian journal of pharmacy and pharmacology.8.2271-2274. ISSN.2278-4136.

• Devika P.T, Mythily.P. (2019). Fisetin protects H9C2 cells from isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction”.Toxicology.12.230-239.

• Devika P.T, Uma , (2019). Evaluation invitro antioxidant & cytotoxic effect of 2-thiohydantoin. International journal of Life Sciences Research . 6.139-145. ISSN.02348-3148.

• Devika P.T, Uma, (2019). Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activity study of thiohydantoin. American Journal of Bio-pharmacology Biochemistry and Life Sciences . 4. 231-240 . ISSN.2319-8753 .

2018-2019

• A. Purushothaman, P. Meenatchi, S. Maneemegalai. Antidiabetic efficacy of two major compounds isolated from Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt and their effect on insulin-producing cell line RINm5F in vitro. International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 (IRSPAS-2018) organized by Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and National Science Foundation (NSF), Government of Sri Lanka. OCTOBER 2018. (Abstract only).

• Meenatchi P , Maneemegalai, S. Antidiabetic effect of Coccinia grandis Linn. on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats and its role in regulating hepatic key enzymes. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018).

• G. Priya, S.Bhagavathy, Nasreen Najeeb, M.Suganthi, Genotoxic effects of Azadirachta indica and Cynodon dactylon on Allium cepa meristamatic tissue, International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews, 2019, 8(2), 4080 – 4087.

• Bhagavathy S, Mahendiran C, Kanchana R. Identification of glucosyl transferase inhibitors from Psidium Guajava against Streptococcus mutans in dental caries, Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2019, 9, 124-137.

• Deepalakshmi J, Edet Love Mendie (2018) Phytochemicals Analysis,GC-MS Characterization and Invitro Anti-Arthritis Activity Of Nyctanthesis Arbor-Tristis Linn.Leaf. ISSN 2349-5138, E-ISSN2348-1269, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews vol.5:1789-1797,UGC and ISSN Approved- International peer Reviewed journal, Refereed Journal, Indexed Journal Impact Factor:5.75 google Scholar.

2017-2018

• Packirisamy Meenatchi, Ayyakkannu Purushothaman, Dr. S. Maneemegalai. (2017). Antioxidant, antiglycation and insulinotrophic properties of Coccinia grandis (L.) in vitro: Possible role in prevention of diabetic complications. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. 7:54-64Accepted, available online. ELSEVIER. J Tradit Complement Med. 2017 Jan; 7(1): 54–64. Published online 2016 Mar 2. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.01.002. PMCID: PMC5198829. PMID: 28053889.

• Ayyakkannu Purushothaman, Packirisamy Meenatchi, Nallappan Saravanan, Muthu Karuppaiah, Ramalingam Sundaram (2017). Isolation and Characterization of an Acyclic Isoprenoid from Semecarpus anacardium Linn. and its Antibacterial Potential in vitro. ISSN 2093-6966 [Print], ISSN 2234-6856 [Online], Journal of Pharmacopuncture. 20[2]:329-335. International, peer-reviewed open-access journal published by the Korean Pharmacopuncture Institute (KPI). J Pharmacopuncture. 2017 Jun; 20(2): 119–126. Published online 2017 Jun 30. doi: 10.3831/KPI.2017.20.016. PMCID: PMC5532471. PMID: 30087789.

• Meenatchi Packirisamy, Purushothaman Ayyakkannu, Maneemegalai Sivaprakasam (2018). Antidiabetic effect of Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats and its role in regulating carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes. Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences, 2018, v. 5, No. 11, p. 683-698. ISSN 2358-2731. https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051107.

• Anitha L, Shalini D, Bhagavathy S, Anti inflammatory and antioxidant potentials of Vitex negundo Linn and its molecular mechanism, American Journal of Bio pharmacology, Biochemistry and Life Sciences, 2018; Vol. 4 (1): OP10.

• Jennifer P J,Bhagavathy S. Screening, Production, purification and characterization of Bromelain from Ananas Comosus and its applications, American Journal of Bio pharmacology, Biochemistry and Life Sciences, 2018; Vol. 4 (1): OP13.

• Chanchal Kumari, J. Deepalakshmi (2017). Phytoextraction of Lead from soil by Parthenium hysterophorus Linn. ISSN 0975-2331(print) ISSN0975-4385 (online).Research Journal Of Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry.2017;9(2):64-68.DOI:10.5958/0975-4385.2017.00011.5

• Chanchal Kumari, J. Deepalakshmi (2017).Qualitative and GC-MS Analysis of Phytoconstituents of Parthenium hysterophorus Linn. ISSN 0975-2331(print) ISSN0975-4385 (online).Research Journal Of Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry.2017;9(2):105-110.DOI:10.5958/0975-4385.2017.00019X.

• G. Priya and J. Binu Clara (2018). In vitro antioxidant and antiproliferative effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Eclipta alba on Hep2 cancer cell lines. International Journal of Current Research In Biology and Medicine. ISSN: 2455-944X. DOI:10.22192/ijcrbm Volume 2, Issue 10 – 2017. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biol. Med. (2017). 2(10): 11-18

2016-2017

• Ayyakkannu Purushothaman, Packirisamy Meenatchi, Saravanan S, Ramalingam Sundaram, Nallappan Saravanan. (2016). Quantification of Total Phenolic Content, HPLC Analysis of Flavonoids and Assessment of Antioxidant and Anti-haemolytic Activities of Hibiscus rosasinensis L. Flowers in vitro. Int J Pharma Res Health Sci. 2016; 4 (5): 1342-1350. DOI:10.21276/ijprhs.2016.05.

• Rajamanickam Karthika, Packirisamy Meenatchi, Ramalingam Sundaram and Ayyakkannu Purushothaman* (2017). Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Two Traditionally Used Indian Medicinal Plants. Asian Journal of Biology. 2017 - Volume 4 Issue 3. Dec 19, 2017. DOI https://doi.org/10.9734/AJOB/2017/37961.

• Bhagavathy S, Sirisha Kancharla, Wound healing and angiogenesis of silver nanoparticle from Azadirachta indica in diabetes induced mice, International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 2016, 4(5), 24-29.

BOOK PUBLICATIONS




Faculty	National / International	Year of publication	ISBN / ISSN number of the Book / Proceeding	Affiliating Institute at the time of publication	Name of the Publisher
Dr.A.Purushothaman	International	2018	ISSN (Print)2651-0448ISSN (Online)2651-0456Conference Proceeding	Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science	Faculty of Science University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and National Science Foundation (NSF), Government of Sri Lanka.
Mrs.P.Meenatchi	International	2018	ISSN (Print)2651-0448ISSN (Online)2651-0456Conference Proceeding	Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science	Faculty of Science University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and National Science Foundation (NSF), Government of Sri Lanka.
Dr.S.Bhagavathy	International	2017	978-0-08-101023-5Chapter 19: Micro algae based bio fuels and bio productsPp. 1-34	Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science	Woodhead publishing Elsevier Ltd. (Science Direct)

PROGRAMME/ COURSE OUTCOME

The students will become skilled at learning history of microbiology, principles of instrumentation, sterilization, culture techniques and growth conditions of microbes

KNOWLEDGE

TThe subject offers information about microbial taxonomy, detailed classification of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

SKILLS

Computer science is the study of the theoretical and practical aspects of computer technology and computer usage. The learning outcomes for the BSc in Computer Science state that degree holders possess knowledge and skills of relevant field.

KNOWLEDGE

They have acquired general understanding and insight into main theories and concepts and are aware of the latest knowledge in the relevant field. It can be applied to basic elements of information technology.

SKILLS

Computer science is the study of the theoretical and practical aspects of computer technology and computer usage. The learning outcomes for the BSc in Computer Science state that degree holders possess knowledge and skills of relevant field.

KNOWLEDGE

They have acquired general understanding and insight into main theories and concepts and are aware of the latest knowledge in the relevant field. It can be applied to basic elements of information technology.

SKILLS

Computer Science states that degree holders can apply the methods and procedures that can use the relevant equipment, technology and software. Also that outcome is used to apply critical analytic methods and rationalize their decisions. That can be evaluated critically the methods applied. That recognize when further data is needed and have the ability to retrieve it, assess its reliability. It should be applied in an appropriate manner. It can used as reliable data- and information resources in the relevant scientific field and have acquired an open-minded and innovative way of thinking.