About The Department:

 
  • The Department maintains the legacy of providing quality education for 27 years
  • The largest department having highest student strength
  • One of the oldest setup for microbiological studies at Saurashtra region

Best Practices:

 
  • Intensive course structure and integrated teaching-learning process
  • Follows outcome based education (OBE) based curriculum
  • Offers induction for fresher’s and remedial classes to overcome difficulties
  • Integrates human values for personal development as a part of curriculum

Departmental Highlights:

 
  • Offers an array of programs and courses in UG and PG level
  • Highly qualified and motivated faculty members
  • Posses excellent infrastructure and lab facilities
  • Offers a range of Co-curricular, Value added courses for skill development
  • Strong Alumni base. Alumni are placed in high positions in diverse fields.

Recent Updates:

 
  • High placement record for UG and PG students
  • Summer placement of students to various industries and institutes
  • Participation in various Conference/Workshops etc
  • Department regularly organizes inter-departmental and inter-college events for students.

Mission, Vision & Values

 

Mission

 

The Department of Microbiology is committed to provide quality education to the students through progressive academic and research environment by nurturing scholarly progression, inquisitiveness, intellectual development and human values.

Vision

 

The Department of Microbiology endeavors to be a centre of excellence in microbiological studies and research in bringing prominence in the field and strive to be in the vanguard of the domain for scientific and social benefit of mankind.

Graduate Attributes

 
  • Subject Knowledge:

Students should possess in depth knowledge of Microbiology and its various components.

  • Skills and Applications:

Students should possess skills to apply theoretical knowledge to basic applications by developing hypothesis, design, and execution of experiments and analysis of results on an individual basis.

  • Research and innovation:

Students should be independently able to formulate research projects through literature search, finding research gaps and framing objectives in order to strive for innovation.

  • Collaboration and cooperation:

Students should be able to identify potential collaborators and know the art of cooperation in working for common goals.

  • Communication:

Students must be able to communicate scientific ideas as well as their beyond curriculum effectively between pear like and other through various modes of communication (verbal, written, presentation etc…)

  • Industry preparedness:

Students must be skilled with necessary technical domains and possess basic whereabouts of related industry as a part of industrial preparedness.

  • Ethical and Professional learning:

The students must with hold highest possible integral and ethical values pertaining to professionals.

Program Specific Outcomes

 
  1. In depth understanding of basic and applied aspects of microbiology
  2. Develop inclination towards own professional goals over a wide range of career options expanding from R&D, Industrial or Govt. sector or as an Entrepreneur
  3. Ability to retrieve biological information through data mining and data handling
  4. Familiarized with latest and advanced tools and techniques of biological sciences.
  5. Capacity to develop, employ and integrate technical and professional skills as a member of team withholding the essence of collaboration, cooperation and integrity.
  6. Analysis of scientific issues across the spectrum of related disciplines
  7. To independently be able to formulate research projects on microbiology and allied interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary fields through literature search, finding research gaps and framing objectives in order to strive for innovation
  8. Acquire skills specific to microbiology and allied fields for converting information to knowledge through hypothesis, design, execution and analysis
  9. Capability to contribute acquired knowledge leading to find a suitable solutions for an existing problem
  10. Uphold the responsibility as a global citizen maintaining professional and ethical values
  11. Understand microbiology as a social endeavour in context to bringing about harmony with nature
  12. Ability to upgrade knowledge independently and act upon means of improvement for lifelong learning

Scope Of The Program

 

B.Sc. Microbiology

M.Sc. Microbiology

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PGDMLT)

Ph.D. Microbiology

A microbiologist finds scope of employment in industries and research institutes other than options for higher education in the preferred field.

The following sectors require Microbiologists as professionals:

  • Agriculture
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Forensic Science
  • Water Treatment Plant
  • Food and Dairy Industry
  • Research Labs
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Biofertilizer and Agri based Products
  • Academic School, UG and PG Level
  • Marketing of Scientific Consumables, Equipments etc.
  • Self-employed / Entrepreneur

After doing M.Sc. (Chemistry), one can opt for either further studies or take up various jobs and also take up internships as research assistants (JRF/SRF) to prepare for industrial demands.
Some of the most relevant further education programs after M.Sc. (Chemistry) includes:

  • M. Phil.
  • Ph.D.
  • MBA
  • B.Ed

Other than listed opportunities, one can always opt for civil service and other government sector employment exams after successful completion of B.Sc. (Chemistry) program.

In recent times, due to favourable governmental initiatives, opting for a start-up can be an excellent choice for graduates of B.Sc. (Chemistry) program.

Dr.Shivani M. Patel

HOD/Asso. Prof.
M.Sc., Ph.D GATE
Exp.:19 Years


smpatel@vsc.edu.in

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Dr. Nilkanth Faldu 

Asso. Prof.
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Exp.:16 Years


prabhumay@atmiyauni.ac.in

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Dr. Minaxi M. Parmar

Asso. Prof.
M.Sc., Ph.D.ICAR NET


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Dr. Apexa R. Patadia

Asso. Prof.
Ph.D (Microbiology)
Exp.:Teaching:- 15 years


arpatadia@vsc.edu.in

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Dr. Abhijeet S. Joshi

Asso. Prof.
M.Sc. Ph.D., (NET, GATE Qualified)
Exp.:12.5 Years


abhijeet.joshi@atmiyauni.ac.in

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Dr. Mousumi Das

Asst. Prof.
M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.
Exp.:Teaching:-7.5-8yrs


mousumi.das@atmiyauniac.in

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Dr. Rohan V. Pandya

Asst. Prof.
M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.Post Doc.
Exp.:Teaching:-13 years


rohan.pandya@atmiyauni.ac.in

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Dr. Varun P. Shah

Asst. Prof.
M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.Post Doc.


varun.shah@atmiyauni.ac.in

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Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya

Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., DCA,M.Phil,Ph.D.
Exp.: Teaching:-9.0 years


chitra.bhattacharya@atmiyauni.ac.in

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Ms. Nidhi Saxena

Asst. Prof.
M.Sc. Biotechnology,PhD Biotechnology (Pursuing)GSET
Exp.:Teaching:-6 years


nidhi.saxena@atmiyauni.ac.in

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Ms. Dimple K. Kachhadiya

Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.Biotechnology,GSET
Exp.:Teaching:-2.5 years


dimple.kachhadiya@atmiyauni.ac.in

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Ms. Shivani H. Tank

Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.CSIR-NET, GSET
Exp.:Teaching:-2.5 years


shivani.tank@atmiyauni.ac.in

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Achievements

 

Student Achievement

 
Year Name of the award/medal Name of the students National/International Cultural
21stFebruary 2019 Food Making in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. Kodiya Happy Vallabhbhai National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.) , Rajkot. Jasani Riya S. National
2018-2019 Skit competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Vasa Nandini Nirajbhai National
2018-2019 Debate competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Vasa Nandini Nirajbhai National
2018-2019 Elocution competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Raval Aesha Prashantbhai National
August – 2018 Classical Dance Competition in “AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival” 2018at Shree M & N Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Raval Aesha Prashantbhai National
2018-2019 Collage competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Kataria Shivani Virendrabhai National
2018-2019 Samuh Nrutya competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Nariya Princi Prakashbhai National
2018-2019 Rangoli competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Makadiya Saloni Hitesh National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Savaliya Nidhi Jayntibhai National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Dhiyad Dhara Hareshbhai National
2018-2019 Folk – Dance competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Savani Nency Mukeshbhai National
2018-2019 Skit competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Patel Purvi Sanjay National
2018-2019 Debate competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Patel Purvi Sanjay National
2018-2019 Rangoli Competition in “AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival” 2018-19at Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Autonomous), Rajkot. Bariya Trusha National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Nasit Hetvi Shaileshbhai National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR -Art and Cultural Festival 2018 Organized by Shree M & N Virani Science College (Aut) , Rajkot. Milan Nileshbhai Kathiriya National  
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018 Organized by Shree M & N Virani Science College (Aut) , Rajkot. Siddharth A. Kamariya National
2018-2019 Gazal Shayari Kavya Writing competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. Basiya Nilamba Rajeshkumar National
2018-2019 Elocution competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. Basiya Nilamba Rajeshkumar National
2018-2019 Lokgeet competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. Kavani Surbhi Hareshbhai National
2017- 2018 Group Dance – “Thangannat-2018” in Youth Festival 2018-2019 held at Saurashtra University campus, Rajkot Kavani Surbhi Hareshbhai National
2017- 2018 Singing competition in Tashanbaaz Organized by RED FM93.5, Bajaate Raho. Kavani Surbhi Hareshbhai National
21stFebruary 2019 Food Making in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai National
2017- 2018 Rangoli – “Thangannat-2018” in Youth Festival 2018-2019 held at Saurashtra University campus, Rajkot Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai National
2017- 2018 Handicraft Hobby – “Thangannat-2018” in Youth Festival 2018-2019 held at Saurashtra University campus, Rajkot Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai National
2018-2019 Mehndi competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai National
2018-2019 Rangoli competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai National
2018-2019 Hastkala hobby competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai National
2018- 2019 Hast kala hobby – “Thangannat-2018” in Youth Festival 2018-2019 held at Saurashtra University campus, Rajkot Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai National
20thSeptember 2018 Green Gajanana competition in Vakartunda mahostsav – 2018 event organized by civil Engineering Department at Atmiya University, Rajkot. Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. Vanpariya Rutvi Kamleshbhai National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. Vamja Drashti Dineshbhai National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Chotani Shreya Manishbhai National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Ranpariya Devangi Hiteshbhai National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Moridhara Hemanshi National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Virsodiya Vruti Dhansukhbhai National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Shalini Girishbhai Loriya National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Jadav Trusha Dhirenbhai National
2018-2019 Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Bhimani Yashmi Bhupendrabhai National
2018-2019 Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Rathod Vibhuti Pravinbhai National
2018-2019 Skit competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Rathod Vibhuti Pravinbhai National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Patel Nency Vimalbhai National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Bavarva Nirali Jaysukhbhai National
2018-2019 Rangoli competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Bhimani Vrunda Bharatbhai National
2018-2019 Sarjanatmak karigiri (Best out of waste) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Bhimani Vrunda Bharatbhai National
2018-2019 Elocution (Best out of waste) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Bhimani Vrunda Bharatbhai National
2018-2019 Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Tejani Sejal Kanjibhai National
2018-2019 Mehndi competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Ruparel Aishwariya Rajendrabhai National
2ndAug. 2018 Salad Decoration Competition “Art and Craft Warfare” held at Atmiya Institue of pharmaceutical Science, Atmiya University, Rajkot Ruparel Aishwariya Rajendrabhai National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Sojitra Shruti Ratilal National
2018-2019 Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Donga Riya Vipulbhai National
21stFebruary 2019 Crazy Idea competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. Patel Vishwa Anilkumar National
21stFebruary 2019 Fine arts – Painting competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. Bhalodi Janvi Maheshbhai National
21stFebruary 2019 Crazy Idea – Painting competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. Dalsaniya Krishnapriya Prafulbhai National
2018-2019 Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Umaretiya Shruti Chandubhai National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Bhalodiya Tanvi Manojbhai National
21stFebruary 2019 Food Making competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. Jobanputra Himani Maheshbhai National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Rupareliya Megha Rasikbhai National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Joshi Sweta Kamleshbhai National
2018-2019 Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Gediya Nishtha Vijaybhai National
2018-2019 Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Hothi Jeena Bhaveshbhai National
21stFebruary 2019 Fine arts – Rangoli competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. Chalpa Shreeya Dipakbhai National
2018-2019 Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Baliya Tuljaba Niteshbhai National
2018-2019 Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Kamani Riddhi Kiritbhai National
21stFebruary 2019 Fine arts – Painting competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. Ajani Shivangi Mukeshbhai National
2018-2019 Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Ramaliya Pallavi Nileshbhai National
2018-2019 Samuh Geet Music competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Manpara Harsh Kantilal National
5thJanuary 2019 Poster Presentation in Science – Manthan Organized by P D Patel Institute of Applied Science, CHARUSAT, Changa with Gujcost. Manpara Harsh Kantilal National
2018-2019 Mono Acting Music competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Manpara Harsh Kantilal National
2018-2019 Western Vocal Solo competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Shukla Kuldeep Pankajbhai National
2018-2019 Western Vocal Solo competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. Shukla Kuldeep Pankajbhai National
21stFebruary 2019 Crazy Idea – Painting competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. Mansi Hitesh Ukani National

Faculty Achievement

 
Name of Faculty Year Detail of Awards/ Recognitions Organization
Dr. Shivani Patel      
Dr. Nilkanth Faldu (Prabhumay) 2004 PG Recognition Shree M & N Virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
  2018 Ph.D. Guideship Atmiya University, Rajkot
Dr. Minaxi Parmar 2016 Best Reader Faculty, Pg Recognition, Ph.D. Guide ship Shree M & N Virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
  2002 2ndprize in seminar competition held in Microbiology Dept./ UG recognition / Ph.D. Guideship J&J college of Sciences, Nsdiad, Gujarat
  2006 2ndposition in oral presentation at Regional conference on “Microbial Technology for sustainable development” School of Biosciences , Ahmedabad University, Gujarat
  2004 2ndPrize in oral presentation at “XXII Gujarat Science Congress” Bhavnagar University, Gujarat
  2019 Ph.D. Guide ship Atmiya University, Rajkot
Dr. Apexa Patadia 2019 Awarded First Prize for oral Presentation at National Level Seminar Atmiya University, Rajkot
  2018 Ph.D. Guideship Atmiya University, Rajkot
  2016 Appeciation certificate as “ Research Output-Faculty” on Vasant panchami Dept of Library and Learning Centre, Shree M & N Virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
  2015 Felicitation certificate for contributors as event coordinator in DBT Star sponsored Scifest Shree M & N Virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
  2014 Appreciation for contributors as “ Member of Food Committee In National Symposium”- Atmiya Scitech Utsav Shree M & N virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
  2013 Appreciation for lecture delivered on Live BISAG programmes BISAG- Sandhan , Gandhinagar, Gujarat
  2013 Recognition from Saurashtra University as PG teacher Sayrashtra University , Rajkot, Gujarat
  2006 2ndposition in oral presentation at Regional conference on “Microbial Technology for sustainable development” School of Biosciences , Ahmedabad University, Gujarat
  2004 2ndPrize in oral presentation at “XXII Gujarat Science Congress” Bhavnagar University, Gujarat
  2002 2ndprize in seminar competition held in Microbiology Dept./ UG recognition / Ph.D. Guideship J&J college of Sciences, Nsdiad, Gujarat
Dr. Abhijeet Joshi 2014 GATE Central Exam
  2016 NET qualified  
  2020 Completed a course over Whole genome Sequencing of bacteria from Coursera  
Dr. Mousumi Das 2020 Certificate of completion of a module HOw to write case reports, 07.04.2020 Researcher Academy, Elsevier
2020 Ph.D. Guide ship Atmiya University, Rajkot
2019 Received recognition for Initiation of Research and Academics MoU between University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan and Atmiya University, Rajkot, on13.08.2019. Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat
  2019 Received Research Recognition beyond duties for guiding student projects at State level, INSEF level 2 on 05.01.2019. Atmiya University, Science Society of India, Shree M&N Virani Science College organized by Atmiya University, Science Society of India, Shree M&N Virani Science College,
  2018 Recognition for completion of Sakura Exchange Programme in Science A Japan—Asia Youth Exchange Programme in Science titled “Japanese Support system to inspire & encourage young women researchers in medical sciences for better health & QQL in India” , 2018. JST & University of Miyazaki, Japan
  2017 VIWA 2017 Award for Young Women in Science (SC/YWS/ Microbiology / AAP-I) Venus International Foundation,Adambakkam,Chennai, Tamilnadu,
  2015 Hargobind Khorana Best Young Scientist Award Bose Science Society, Tamilnadu
  2015 First Prize for best presenter in National conference ASTEG and BIoLim BioSolutions (P) Ltd conducted One day Regional conference on the theme “ Implementing Research For Future India ASTEG & BioLim, Chennai
  2009-2011 Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. in Microbiology JNMF, Teen murti Bhawan, New Delhi
  2006 3 Gold Medals in M.Sc Microbiology securing Highest marks in Medical Microbiology and stood 2nd in Dept of Microbiology Gulbarga University, Gulbarga (Kalburgi), Karnataka
Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya 2020 Completed Online Course in Chromatography Nodal Centre of e-Learning Course Jointly Organized by Dipan Foundation & Sheth M.N.Science College, Patan-Gujarat, India
  2020 Invited for Guest Lecture on Solid Waste Management. Department of Biotechnology, Bhilai Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
  2020 Received Appreciation Certificate for Oral Paper Presentation in International E-Seminar on “COVID-19: The Global Epidemic” 22nd April 2020

Title: COVID-19: A BETTER TRUTH

RET Academy for International Journals of Multidisciplinary Research (RAIJMR), Mehsana (Gujarat-India)
  2019 Awarded Third Prize for Poster Presentation at National Level Seminar Atmiya University, Rajkot
  2019 Received Research Recognition beyond duties for guiding student projects at State level, INSEF level 2 on 05.01.2019. Atmiya University, Science Society of India, Shree M&N Virani Science College organized by Atmiya University, Science Society of India, Shree M&N Virani Science College,
  2019 Received Honour for contribution as Resource Person in GSBTM sponsored CRASH WORKSHOP for SY Students on 27th to 30th April 2019 Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, (Autonomous), Rajkot
Dr. Rohan Pandya 2018 Ph.D. Guide ship Atmiya University, Rajkot
  2011-2016 Research Associate (RA) BioGene, GSBTM, Govt. of Gujarat, Gandhinagar
  2010-2011 Research Associate (RA) ICAR, New Delhi at Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
  2009 Second Prize for Poster Presentation at International Conference on Algal Bioresource Research and Utilization Krishnamurti Institute of Algology, Chennai
  2007 First Prize for Poster Presentation at National Seminar on Plant Physiology Indian Society of Plant Physiology, New Delhi
  2001 First Rank – B.Sc. Zoology Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Ms. Nidhi Saxena 2018 GSET Qualified, M.Sc. Gold Medal; Gujarat State Eligibility Test, Gujarat
Dr. Varun Shah 2018 Ph.D. Guide ship Atmiya University, Rajkot
  2008 Best Poster Award at 5thBRSI Annual Convention and ICBF conference on a topic entitled “Community Genomics-Isolation,identification & screening of genes coding for Azoreductases”. Hyderabad , A.P.
  2006 Gold Medal for securing first position at the University level in M.Sc. BRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vidyanagar, Gujarat
  2020 Qualified GSET State Government of Gujarat
Ms. Dimple Kachhadiya 2020 Qualified GSET State Government of Gujarat
  2020 Smart Girl Trainer by Bharatiya Jain Sangathana, Pune Bharatiya Jain Sangathana, Pune
  2020 Awarded as Active Volunteer & Well Wisher of Dr. Savalia Eye Hospital Dr. Savalia Eye Hospital, Rajkot & Kalawad.
  2020 Invited for Expert Lecture on Molecular Biology of Cancer & Techniques of Electrophoresis from Department of Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Department of Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
  2019 Served as Resource Person in GSBTM sponsored Crash Workshop for SY students GSBTM, Gujarat & Shree M. and N. Virani Science College
  2017 Qualified Minaxi-Lalit Science exam Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
  2016 1st rank in Scisimulation competition entitles IEC National SCITECH Utsav, 2016, organized by Shree M & N Virani Science College (autonomous) , Gujarat
Ms. Shivani Tank 2017 Qualified CSIR NET (LS Rank 47) NTA, India
  2017 Qualified GSET Gujarat Govt.
  2017 Rank 1st in Minaxi Lalit Science Awards Gujarat University, Ahemdabad
  2017. Rank 1st in Life Science Inspire Awards Genetics Group of Gujarat Diagnostic Center (GGGDC)

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Life Science Research FoundationMehsana

  2018 Served as Resource Person in GSBTM sponsored Crash Workshop for TY students. Shree M. and N. Virani Science College, Rajkot
  2019 Served as Resource Person in GSBTM sponsored Crash Workshop for TY (Phase I & Phase II) students Shree M. and N. Virani Science College, Rajkot
  2019 Awarded “Best Reader Faculty” Atmiya University
  2020 Grade “A” Smart Girl Trainer Bharatiya Jain Sangathana, Pune.
  2020 Invited for Expert Lecture on Chromatography and other Biophysical Analytical Techniques. Department of Biotechnology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
Dr. Tanmoy Bhowmik 2020 1st prize for oral presentation International conference of SABCS, 2020, New Delhi, India.
  2017 1stprize for poster presentation in international conference of IUPUI Day, 2017 at Indiana University, Indianapolis,USA
  2015 UGC (CU) National Travel award: attending 34thannual convention of IACR at Jaipur, India. UGC, New Delhi
  2015 Senior Research Fellow DBT, Govt. of India at Calcutta University, 2013-2015.
  2014 DBT international Travel award: for attending 7thAPOCB congress conference at Bio polis, Singapore. DBT, Govt. of India
  2011 Junior Research Fellow, DBT, Govt. of India at Calcutta University
  2010 Junior Research Fellow DBT, Govt. of India at IIT Kharagpur
  2009 Qualified NET (UGC-CSIR
  2009 Silver Medal for standing second in M.Sc. in Microbiology Vidyasagar University
  2006 1st prize in national poster presentation Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Dr. Subhro Banerjee 2018 National PostDoctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) at Gauhati University, Guwahati Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
  2016 Research Associate [RA] (Project) at Bidhannagar College (Govt. of West Bengal), Kolkata Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), GOI
  2016 Research Associate-III [RA-III] (Project) at NEHU, Shillong Ministry of Environment and Forest & Climate Change/ GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development (MoEF & CC/ GBPIHED), GOI
  2013 DST-FIST-PURSE Fellowship at NEHU, Shillong Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India
  2011 Senior Research Fellowship [SRF] (Project) at NEHU, Shillong Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), GOI
  2011 First Prize in Essay Writing Competition on the occasion of Earth Day celebration. Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong
  2011 Third Prize in Quiz Competition on the occasion of Earth Day celebration. Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong
  2009 Junior Research Fellowship [JRF] (Project) at NEHU, Shillong Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), GOI

Research & Publications

 

Dr. Minaxi Parmar

 
  1. Prevalence of High-Risk Human Papilloma Virus (HR-HPV) as a risk factor in HNSCC patients of Saurashtra Region of Gujarat, International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, Vol.7; Issue: 11; November 2017, 63-69.
  2. Clinical evaluation of sialic acid in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients and tobacco chewers or smokers with no cancer, Biomed. & Pharmacol. J., Vol. 10(4), 2027-2033 (2017).

Dr. Mousumi Das

 
  1. Mousumi Das., Dayanand Agsar., Shivaveera Kumar S. Production of L-glutaminas by Streptomyces rochei detected from the lime stone quarries of deccan trap. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 7 (3); 2013: 2251-2260.
  2. Das Mousumi and Agsar Dayanand. Production and antioxidant attribute of L-glutaminase from Streptomyces enissocaesilis DMQ-24. International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology.2 (3);2013: 01-09.
  3. Deene ManikPrabhu, Juan Cheng, Wei Chen, Anil Kumar ,Sunkara, Sunilkumar B .Mane, Ram Kumar, Mousumi Das, Wael N. Hozzein, Wael N. Hozzein, Yan-Qing Duan, Wen – Jun Li. Sunlight mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles by a novel actinobacterium (Sinomonas mesophila MPKL 26) and its antimicrobial activity against multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, B : Biology.158; 2016: 202-205.
  4. Lalithamba Haraluru Shankraiah, Raghavendra Mahadevaiah, Uma Kogali, Yatish Kalanakoppal Venkatesh, Mousumi Das, Nagendra Govindappa. Capsicum annuumfruit extract: A novel reducing agent for the green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their multifunctional applications. Acta Chimica Slovenica (ACSi).65, 2016: 354-364.
  5. Mousumi Das, Hima Raythata and Saptarshi Chatterjee. Bacterial Transformation: What? Why? How? And When? Annual Research & Review in Biology.16(6); 2017: 1-11.
  6. M K Veeraiah, Hemalatha P, Netkal M Madegowda, Mousumi Das, Anupama C. Synthesis, Characterization and Anti Microbial Studies of Copoly (N-Vinylpyrrolidone – Maleic Anhydride) with N,N-Diethylaminoethanol. International Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology. 5(2); 2017: 80-83.
  7. C, Prasanna Kumar B C, Ishwarya R, Harish R, Mousumi Das. Production and Purification of Tyrosinase Enzyme employing Streptomyces rubrocyanodiastaticusUGC13mu3. International Journal of Science And Innovative Engineering & Technology.2, 2017: 1-17.
  8. Manikprabhu Deene, Narsing Rao, Wen-Jun Li., Mousumi Das. Synthesis, characterization and application of gold nanoparticles: A brief introductionon synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Actinobacteria; In Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany;2016;ISBN Number:978-3-659-90434-9:1-36.
  9. Das Mousumi & Chatterjee Saptarshi.A book chapter-11 entitled Green synthesis of metal/metal oxide nanoparticles towards biomedical applications: Boon or Bane :In a Bookentitled Green Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Nanoparticles by Dr.Ashutosh Kumar Shukla. Elsevier’s SciVerse ScienceDirect.http://www.elsevier.com. ISSN/ISBN No. – B978-0-08-102579-6.00011-3. Doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102579-6.00011-3:265-288.

Dr. Rohan Pandya

 

Patent:

  1. Title: Method for extraction of algae retaining higher antioxidant activity

Patent No. 295737

Inventor: Vrinda S. Thaker, Rohan V. Pandya

Book Publications (Total 02):

  1. Kinnari Zala, Rohan Pandya, Krupa Nanavati (2014) DNA Barcoding of Pterocarpus santilinus and its certifications, Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing (ISBN: 978-3-659-62556-5).
  2. Vinod Pandya, Rohan Pandya (2012) Translate Understanding Biotechnology as Biotechnology Parichay (From English to Gujarati), Published by Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

 

Book Chapter (Total 03):

  1. Kuldeep D. Shekhaliya, Jigna G. Tank, Rohan V. Pandya (2019) Foldscope: A primary tool for detection of bioactive compounds in plant cells, in, Foldscope and its application, Ed. Arun Dev Sharma, Published by National Press Associates, New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-85835-68-1, pp. 105-116.
  2. Ravi V. Viradiya, Rohan V. Pandya and Jigna G. Tank (2019) Phytohormonal consequences on morphogenesis of Momordica charantia Lin. Plant in Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Exploring the Role of Present Day Biology in Social and Sustainable Development, Ed. Sebastian Vadakan, Sudeshna Menon, Nandini Ghosh Published by Archers & Elevators Publishing House Bangalore, ISBN: 978-93-88805-76-6, pp. 45-53.
  3. Kuldeep Shekhaliya, Pravina M. Zala, Rohan V. Pandya, Jigna G. Tank (2019) Characterization of fluropores which emit autofluoresence in plant cells in Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Exploring the Role of Present Day Biology in Social and Sustainable Development, Ed. Sebastian Vadakan, Sudeshna Menon, Nandini Ghosh Published by Archers & Elevators Publishing House Bangalore, ISBN:978-93-88805-76-6, pp. 76-84.

Research Publications:

  1. Divya B Detroja, Reema A Bloch, Rohan V. Pandya, Jigna G. Tank (2020) Alkaloids and phenols accumulation in growing leaf cells of Gymnospora montana (roth) benth., Biochemical and cellular archives, 20(1)
  2. Ravi V. Viradiya, Rohan V. Pandya, Jigna G. Tank (2019) Biodiesel production from highly viscous seed oils, Journal of Biofuels, 10(2): 51-63.
  3. Sunita K Solanki, Rohan V. Pandya, Jigna G. Tank (2019) Acacia species: A probable feedstock for Biodiesel production, Plant Achieves, 19(1): 1926-1931.
  4. Jigna G. Tank, Rohan V. Pandya, Vrinda S. Thaker (2017) Changes in radical scavenging activity of normal, endoreduplicated and depolyploid root tip cells of Allium cepa, Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 24(7): 1538-1546 (ISSN 1319- 562X).
  5. Bloch Reema, Divya Detroja, Rohan V. Pandya, Jigna G. Tank (2017) Salvadora persica: A potential source for treatment of Hypercholesterolemia, Plant Archives, 17(2): 955-960 (ISSN 0972-5210).
  6. Jigna G. Tank, Rohan V. Pandya, Vrinda S. Thaker (2015) IAA and zeatin controls cell division and endoreduplication process in quiescent center cells of Allium cepa root, Indian Journal of Plant Physiology, 20(2): 124-129 (ISSN 0974-0252).
  7. Jigna G. Tank, Rohan V. Pandya, Vrinda S. Thaker (2014) Phytohormones in regulation of the cell division and endoreduplication process in the plant cell cycle, RSC Advances, 4: 12605-12613
  8. Snehal B. Bagatharia, Madhvi N. Joshi, Rohan V. Pandya, Aanal S. Pandit, Riddhi P. Patel, Shivangi M. Desai, Anu Sharma, Omkar Panchal, Falguni P. Jasmani, Akshay K. Saxena (2013) Complete mitogenome of Asiatic lion resolves phylogenetic status within Panthera, BMC Genomics, 14:572
  9. N. Joshi, A. Sharma, A. S. Pandit, R. V. Pandya, A. K. Saxena, S. B. Bagatharia (2013) Draft genome sequence of the Arthrobacter crystallopoietes BAB-32, reviling genes for bioremediation, Genome Announcements, 1(4):e00452-13
  10. Nakum Nidhi, Jigna G. Tank, Rohan V. Pandya, Vrinda S. Thaker (2013) Influence of phytohormones on growth and development of internode of quadrangularis, Plant Achieves, 13(1): 469-476 (ISSN: 0972-5210)
  11. N. Joshi, A. Sharma, A. S. Pandit, R. V. Pandya, A. K. Saxena, S. B. Bagatharia (2013) Draft genome sequence of the halophilic bacterium Halobacillus sp. Strain BAB-2008, Genome Announcements, 1(1): e00222-12
  12. N. Joshi, A. Sharma, A. S. Pandit, R. V. Pandya, A. K. Saxena, S. B. Bagatharia (2013) Draft genome sequence of Brevibacillus sp. strain BAB- 2500, a strain that might play an important role in Agriculture, Genome Announcements, 1(1):21-13
  13. N. Joshi, A. C. Sharma, R. V. Pandya, R. P. Patel, Z. M. Saiyed, A. K. Saxena, S. B. Bagatharia (2012) Draft genome sequence of Pontibacter sp. nov. BAB1700, A halotolerant, industrially important bacterium, Journal of Bacteriology, 194(22): 6329-6330
  14. Rohan V. Pandya (2011) Comparison and optimization of DNA isolation protocol for Ulva (Ulvaceae), Seaweed Research and Utilization Journal (ISSN:0971-7560), 32:1-7
  15. Nidhi M. Nakum, Viralkumar B. Mandaliya, Rohan V. Pandya, Vrinda S. Taker (2011) A simple and efficient protocol for high quality of DNA from Vitis quandrangularis , Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding (ISSN:0975-928X), 2(1): 87-95
  16. Viralkumar Mandaliya, Rohan V. Pandya & Vrinda S. Thaker (2011) CSNP: A tool for harnessing the genetic potential of Cotton, Cotton Research Journal, 2(1): 1-14
  17. Rohan V. Pandya & Vrinda S. Thaker (2010) Peroxidase Activity of Marine Algae Caulerpa racemosa (Forsskal) Ag. and Enteromorpha sp., Proceedings of the International Conference on Algal Biomass, Resources and Utilization-2009 (ISSN:0971-6548) 95-99
  18. Viralkumar B. Mandaliya, Rohan V. Pandya & Vrinda S. Thaker (2010) Single
  19. Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP): A Trend in Genetics and Genome Analyses of Plants, General and Applied Plant Physiology (ISSN:1312-8183) 36(3-4):159-166
  20. Viralkumar B. Mandaliya, Rohan V. Pandya & Vrinda S. Thaker (2010), Genetic diversity analysis of cotton (Gossypium) hybrids, Journal of Cotton Research and Development (ISSN:0972-8619) 24(2):127-132
  21. Viralkumar B. Mandaliya, Rohan V. Pandya & Vrinda S. Thaker (2010), Comparison of cotton DNA extraction methods for the high yield, quality from various cotton tissue, Journal of Cotton Research and Development (ISSN:0972-8619) 24(1):9-12
  22. Jigna G. Tank, Rohan V. Pandya & Vrinda S. Thaker (2007), Changes in Indole- acetic acid and zeatin levels during endoreduplication, Journal of Scientific and Agriculture Research (ISSN:0354-5695), 68(242):59-70

 

Dr. Varun Shah

 
  • Singh P., Patel V., Shah V.and Madamwar D. (2019) A Solvent tolerant alkaline lipase from Bacillus sp. DM9K3 and its potential applications in esterification and polymer degradation. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology 55: 603-614. (IF – 0.71)
  • Patel V., Munot, Shah V., Shouche Y.S. and Madamwar D. (2015) Taxonomic profiling of bacterial community structure from coastal sediment of Alang-Sosiya shipbreaking yard near Bhavnagar, India. Marine Pollution Bulletin 101: 736-745. (IF – 3.0)
  • Sayeed S.K., Shah V., Chaubey S., Singh M., Alampalli S.V. and Tatu U.S. (2014) Identification of heat shock factor binding protein in Plasmodium falciparum. Malaria Journal 13: 118. (IF – 5;equal authors)
  • Singh M., Shah V.and Tatu U. (2014) A novel C-terminal homologue of Aha1 co-chaperone binds to heat shock protein 90 and stimulates its ATPase activity in Entamoeba histolytica. Journal of Molecular Biology 426: 1786-1798.(IF – 3.9)
  • Shah V., Zakrewski M., Wibberg D., Eikmeyer F., Schlüter A. and Madamwar D. (2013) Taxonomic profiling and metagenome analysis of a microbial community from a habitat contaminated with industrial discharges. Microbial Ecology 66: 533-550. (IF – 3.3)
  • Shah V. and Madamwar D. (2013) Community genomics: Isolation, characterization and expression of gene coding for azoreductase. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation 79: 1-8. (IF – 2.1)
  • Jain K., Shah V., Chapla D. and Madamwar D. (2012) Decolourization and degradation of azo dye-Reactive Violet 5R by an acclimatized indigenous bacterial mixed cultures-SB4 isolated from anthropogenic dye contaminated soil. Journal of Hazardous Materials 213-214: 378-386. (IF – 4.7)
  • Shah V., Jain K., Desai C. and Madamwar D. (2012) Molecular analyses of microbial activities involved in bioremediation. In Satyanarayana, T. and Johri, B.N. (Eds) Microbes in Environmental Management and Biotechnology. Amsterdam, Netherlands, Springer, pp. 221-247.
  • Shah V., Jain K., Desai C. and Madamwar D. (2011) Metagenomics and integrative ‘-omics’ technologies in microbial bioremediation: Current trends and potential applications. In Marco, D. (Eds) Metagenomics: Current Innovations and Future Trends. Norfolk, UK, Caister Academic Press, pp. 211-240.

Dr. Tanmoy Bhowmik

 
  • Filley A., Henriquez M., Bhowmik T., Tewari B N., Rao X., Wan J., Miller M., Liu Y., Nent-ley R T., Dey M. (2018) Immunologic and Gene expression profiles of spontaneous canine glioma. Journal of neuro-oncology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-018-2753-4.
  • Bhowmik T. and Gomes A. (2017). GNP-NKCT1 (gold nanoparticle tagged toxin proteinNKCT1) induces down–regulation of cyclin–dependent kinase-4 and MAPK through estrogen receptor mediated cell cycle arrest in human breast cancer. Chemico-Biological Interaction268:119-128.
  • Bhowmik T., Saha P. P., Sarkar A., and Gomes A. (2017). Evaluation of cytotoxicity of a pu-rified venom protein from Naja kaouthia(NKCT1) using gold nanoparticles for targeted de-livery to cancer cell. Chemico-Biological Interaction. 261; 37-49.
  • Bhowmik T. and Gomes A. (2016). NKCT1 (Purified Naja kaouthia Protein Toxin) Conju-gated Gold Nanoparticles Induced Akt/mTOR Inactivation Mediated Autophagic and Caspase3 Activated Apoptotic Cell Death in Leukemic Cell. 121; 86-97
  • Bhowmik T., Saha P P., Dasgupta K A., and Gomes A. (2014) Influence of gold nanoparticletagged snake venom protein toxin NKCT1 on Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) and EAC in-duced solid tumor bearing male albino mice. Current Drug Delivery. 11; 652-664.
  • Bhowmik T., Saha P P., Dasgupta A., and Gomes A. (2013) Antileukemic potential ofPEGylated Gold nanoparticle conjugated with protein toxin (NKCT1) isolated from Indian cobra (Naja kaouthia) venom. Cancer Nanotechnology; 4:39-55.
  • Bhowmik T., Muhuri D., Biswas A. K., Gomes A., and Gomes A. (2015). Gecko skin extractinduce cytotoxicity and apoptosis in human breast cancer cell line. Translational Medicine, 5:158. doi:10.4172/2161-1025.1000158.
  • Sarkar A., Bhowmik T., Gomes A., and Gomes A. (2016) Apoptosis induced by a purified fraction (VB-P4) of the fresh water snail Viviparous bengalensisflesh extract on osteoarthritic fibroblast like synoviocyte cells. Letters in Drug Design & Discovery. 13, 638-645.
  • Roy R., Rakshit S., Bhowmik T., Khan S., Ghatak A., and Bhar S. (2014) Substituted 3-E – Styryl-2H-chromenes and 3-EStyryl-2H-thiochromenes: Synthesis, Photophysical Studies, Anticancer Activity, and Exploration to Tricyclic Benzopyran Skeleton. The Journal of Or-ganic Chemistry; 79: 6603−6614.
  • Saha P P., Bhowmik T., Dasgupta A. and Gomes A. (2014) Nano gold conjugation, anti-arthritic potential and toxicity studies of snake (Naja kaouthia) venom protein toxin NKCT1 in male albino rats and mice. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology; 52:76-772.
  • Gomes A, Biswas A, Bhowmik T, Saha P P, and Gomes A (2015) Russells Viper Venom Pu-rified Toxin drCT-II Inhibits the Cell Proliferation and Induces G1 Cell Cycle Arrest in Hu-man Leukemic Cancer Cells. Translational Medicine; 5: 153. doi: 10.41172/2161-1025.1000153.

Dr. Apexa Patadia

 
  • Isolation and Screening of moderate halophiles for Industrially Important Hydrolytic Enzymes. Apexa Patadia, Hemangi Mehta and Amisha Lungariya, The International Journal of Science and Technoledge. 2015 Vol. 3 (8) pp: 317 – 325. (ISSN – 2321- 919X) (URL http://www.theijst.com/ ) .
  • Analysis of physico-chemical parameters of salt pans at Newport and Nari situated around Bhavnagar Coast. Apexa Patadia and Bharti P. Dave, Journal of Ecobiotechnology. 2015 Vol. (7) pp:1 – 9. (ISSN – 2077-0464) (URL – http://scienceflora.org/journals/index.php/jebt/issue/view/214).
  • Isolation, Screening and Quantification of Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) from extreme halophilic Archaea. Apexa Patadia and Bharti P. Dave, International Journal of Scientific Research.2016 Vol.5 (2) pp: 92-96 (impact factor of ​3.2416​ & Index Copernicus IC Value: 69.48) (http://www.worldwidejournals.com/ijsr/).
  • Media optimization for β-ketothiolase in production of Poly β-hydroxybutyrate from Haloarcula sp. 1, An extreme halophilic Archaea. Apexa Patadia and Bharti P. Dave, International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research. Vol. 7(2) 2016, pp 65-73.
  • Purification of β-ketothiolase from Halophilic Archaea Haloarcula sp.1 isolated from Bhavnagar Coast, Gujarat, India. Dr. Apexa Patadia and Bharti P. Dave, International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research, Vol. 6 (3). 2016, pp L1 – L6. (Impact factor- 0.672).

Dr. Shraddha Shukla

 
  • Shraddha Shuklaand Kashyap Kumar Dubey (2018) CoQ10 a super-vitamin: Review on application and biosynthesis, 3 Biotech, 8: 249.
  • Qiao Shi, Yaxi Hou, Minna Juvonen, Päivi Tuomainen, Ilkka Kajala, Shraddha Shukla, Arun Goyal, Hannu Maaheimo, Kati Katina, MaijaTenkanen (2016) Optimization of isomaltooligosaccharide size-distribution by acceptor reaction of Weissella confusadextransucrase and characterization of novel α-(1→2)-branched isomaltooligosaccharides, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 64 (16), 3276–3286.
  • Shraddha Shuklaet al., (2016) Structure modelling and functional analysis of recombinant dextransucrase from Weissellaconfusa Cab3 expressed in Lactococcuslactis, Preparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 46 (8), 822-832.
  • Ilkka Kajala, Jari Mäkelä, Rossana Coda, Shraddha Shukla, Qiao Shi, Ndegwa Henry Maina, Riikka Juvonen, Päivi Ekholm, Arun Goyal, Maija Tenkanen, Kati Katina (2015) Rye bran as fermentation matrix boosts in situ dextran production by Weissella confusacompared to wheat bran, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 100 (8), 3499-3510.

Dr. Subhro Banerjee

 
  • Subhro Banerjeeand Santa Ram Joshi. (2016) “Culturable bacteria associated with thecaves of Meghalaya in India contribute to speleogenesis”. Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, Vol. 78, No. 3, pp. 144-157
  • Subhro Banerjeeand S.R. Joshi. (2016) “Mineralogical footprints of bacterial biofilms associated with Labit cave, a part of the longest cave system in India”. Geomicrobiology Journal, Vol. 33, No. 8, pp. 699-708
  • R. Joshi, Subhro Banerjee, Kaushik Bhattacharjee, Nathaniel A. Lyngwi, Khedarani Koijam, Polashree Khaund, Lamabam Sophiya Devi and Fenella M.W. Nongkhlaw. (2015) & quot; Northeast Microbial Database: a web-based databank of culturable soil microbes from North East India”. Current Science, Vol. 108, No. 9, pp.1702-1706.
  • Subhro Banerjeeand S.R. Joshi. (2014) “Ultrastructural analysis of calcite crystal patterns formed by biofilm bacteria associated with cave speleothems”. Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp.217-223.
  • Kaushik Bhattacharjee, Subhro Banerjee, Lalsiamthari Bawitlung, Dinesh Krishnappa and S. R. Joshi (2014) “A study on parameters optimization for degradation of endosulfan by bacterial consortia isolated from contaminated soil & quot;. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, Vol.84, No.3, pp. 657-667.
  • Subhro Banerjeeand S.R. Joshi. (2013) “Insights into cave architecture and the role of bacterial biofilm”. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 277-290.
  • Subhro Banerjee, Sudha Rai, Barnali Sarma and S.R. Joshi. (2012) “Bacterial biofilm in water bodies of Cherrapunjee: the rainiest place on planet earth”. Advances in Microbiology, Vol.2, No.4, pp. 465-475.
  • Subhro Banerjeeand S.R. Joshi. (2012) “Preliminary screening and compositional analysis of bacterial biofilm from hypogean environments of Meghalaya, India”. Keanean Journal of Science, Vol.1, No.5, pp. 19-30.
  • Kaushik Bhattacharjee, Subhro Banerjeeand Santa Ram Joshi. (2012) “Diversity of Streptomyces spp. in Eastern Himalayan region-computational RNomics approach to phylogeny”. Bioinformation, Vol.8, No.12, pp. 548-554.
  • Subhro Banerjee, Dhruva Kumar Jha and SR Joshi. (2019) “Cave Microbiome for Human Welfare”. In Microbial Diversity in Ecosystem Sustainability and Biotechnological Applications (eds. T. Satyanarayana et al), Springer Nature, Singapore pp. 3-30

Faculty Development Program

 

FDP Organized

 
Name of Activity FDP on “Basics of CMS”
Date: 28/6/2019
Participants 25 faculty members of biotechnology & Microbiology Department
Resource person Mr. Mehul & Ms. Kiran, Admin staff, ATMIYA University
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Name of Activity FDP on “Operation of BIOERA Instruments”
Date: 27/6/2019
Participants 20 faculty members & Lab assistants of biotechnology & Microbiology Department
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BIOTECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS INTHE 21ST CENTURY

 

INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR

 

Amidst the scenario of COVID-19, our university had a constant effort aiming the overall knowledge sharing platform to be set in the young minds. It was such an honor to come across the dew of varied fields by eminent speakers, that would plant a powerful seedling into the young minds in the field of Biotechnology. The funding of GSBTM was the motivating and inspiring genre that helped us going against all odds. The boundless blessings of P.P. Hariprasad Swami Maharaj and unended efforts of P. P. Tyagvallabh Swamiji (President, Atmiya University)helped us to achieve these successes.

Dt : 31/10/2020

 

Time: 4:30-5:00 PM
The event was inaugurated with an auspicious Prayer, followed by Digital lamp lighting & Declaration of webinar open by P. P. Tyagvallabh Swamiji (President, AU).
The Formal welcome by Dr. Shivani Patel (HoD, Dept. of Biotechnology & Microbiology,
AU) and further Keynote address was given by Dr. P. Santhankrishnan (Provost, Atmiya University)

The beautiful flow of knowledge was then declared flowing:

 

Time: 5:00-5:40 PM
Name of Expert: Dr. Arun John, PhD Scientist, ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
Title: “The unexpected journey of a Biotechnology student”
The session took a tour about his own life journey in the domain of Biotechnology, how it drove him and not his friends, putting together all the common dilemmas and confusions that a student face. Excellent points were briefed and soon the lecture would have brought about insightful understanding about the journey of narrowing to the specific area of interest.

Time: 5:40-6:20 PM
Name of Expert: Dr. Malin Olofsson, Post doc, Professor Mary Ann Moran Lab, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Georgia, USA.
Title: “Carbon and nitrogen fluxes associated to aquatic phytoplankton”
Beautifully grafted each point and the point of view of expert was profound. Awareness part would be very helpful in real life scenario. Her research interests are within phytoplankton-bacteria interactions and nutrient assimilation and has worked with many different types of phytoplankton groups from nitrogen fixing cyanobacteria to chain-forming diatoms.

Time: 6:30-7:10 PM
Name of Expert: Dr. Ratnadeep Mukherjee, : Visiting Fellow, Laboratory of Integrative Cancer Immunology, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health,Bethesda, USA.
Title: “Machine learning and its applications in biology”

Brilliant inputs and eye opening session on Machine learning and emphasis on what and why to learn regarding machines. Currently, in his postdoc at NIH, he isusing single-cell technologies coupled with mathematical modelling and machine learning toprobe modes of functional interactions between immune cells during the process ofhematopoiesis in the bone marrow.

Time: 7:10 to 7:50 PM
Name of Expert: Dr. Soma Tripathi, PhD Scientist, York University, Toronto, Canada.
Title: “Regulation of skeletal myogenesis”

Title: “Machine learning and its applications in biology”

She focused onto the study the effect of another signaling pathway, TNFα in the pathogenesis of COPD, a lung disease caused by smoking. She has published in many high-profile journals like Cell Death & Disease etc. She is the recipient of many prestigioua scholarships like Ontario Trillium Scholarship. She also supplements many additional roles in her University apart from her research, like Research Cost Fund Committee member, Honors thesis supervisor and Laboratory Coordinator.

Dt: 01/11/2020

 

Time: 4:30-5:00 PM
The event was inaugurated with an auspicious Prayer, followed by Digital lamp lighting & Declaration of webinar open by P. P. Tyagvallabh Swamiji (President, AU).
The Formal welcome by Dr. Shivani Patel (HoD, Dept. of Biotechnology & Microbiology,
AU) and further Keynote address was given by Dr. P. Santhankrishnan (Provost, Atmiya University)

Time: 5:40 to 6:20 PM
Name of Expert: Dr. Tanima Dey, Manager, Sr. Scientist,Regeneron Genetics Center, LLC, Chicago, Illinois,USA
Title: “Basics of Genome Wide Association Studies with itsApplication in Pharmacogenomics

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, she has led multiple projects. Her work onidentifying the genetic predictors of warfarin related bleeding in African Americans hasreceived a lot of recognition and the findings from this project has been recently published inThe Journal of the American Medical Association. She is also a recipient of Postdoctoralfellowship award from American Heart Association for her proposed work on “Effect ofgenomics regulation on clopidogrel response in African Americans”. She has also lot of peerreview articles published in very important journals to her credit.

Time: 6:30 to 7:10 PM
Name of Expert: Dr. Nirakar Sahoo, Assistant Professor, Sahoo Lab, Dept. of Biology,Univ. of Texas, USA.
Title: “Emerging Role of Tubulovescile Ion channels in Gastric Acid Secretion”

His research work is focused on the study of organelle ion channels and transporters and understanding their role in human and plant physiology, and pathophysiology. His laboratory uses several techniques such as Electrophysiology including lysosome patch-clamp and parietal cell tubulovesicle patch-clamp, Ca 2+ imaging, ROS imaging, Ion channel pharmacology, Mouse genetics and cell biology.

Time: 7:10 to 7:50 PM
Name of Expert: Dr. AvradipChatterjee, Project Scientist,Cedars-Sinai MedicalCentre,Los Angeles, California, USA.
Title: “Protein structure-functionand drug discovery”

He acknowledged on recombinational DNA repair using protein-DNA biochemistry and in vitro reconstitution techniques. Presently, he is a Scientist in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA, where he leads several drug-discovery projects involving characterization of protein-small molecule complexes through structural biology and biophysical techniques.

Time: 7:50 PM
Event: Validictory Function
The entire session was arranged for feedback of Participants, followed by concluding Remarks- Dr. P. Santhanakrishnan (Provost, AU), Blessings by- Dr. Sheela Ramachandran (Prochancellor, AU),

The participants were given surprise by building an Interactive Collage of Attendees as remembrance. A heartful Vote of thanks was shared and gratitude was bestowed with National Anthem.

National Seminar

 

Recent Trends in System Biology and Omics Technology

A National Seminar on “Recent Trends in System Biology and Omics Technology” was jointly organized by Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Atmiya University and Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Autonomous) on 4thFebruary 2020 at Atmiya University auditorium. The event was financially supported by Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.

The registration process was initiated at 8:30am at Atmiya University reception area. The inaugural ceremony was set in motion at 9.30am at Atmiya University auditorium in the august presence of P. P. TyagvallabhSwamiji, invited speakers Dr. SaumenBasak, Dr. ChanrajithLahiri, Provost of the Atmiya University, Prof. P. Santhanakrishnan and Principals of the Atmiya group of institutions. The session was commenced by prayer followed by the organizing secretary Dr. Rohan Pandya adorning the Divine by garland.

P. P. TyagvallabhSwamiji, Chancellor, Atmiya University blessed the occasion and inaugurated the seminar. He also felicitated the speakers. The welcome address was delivered by Prof. P. Santhanakrishnan, Provost, Atmiya University. He stressed the importance of Systems Biology, application of Omics technologies and the relevance of the seminar in current prospects.

The first invited talk of the seminar was delivered by Dr. SoumenBasak, Scientist V and Head, System Biology Division, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. Dr. Basak had been recently awarded with prestigious Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award. He delivered his talk on “Investigating Immune Signalling Mechanism: A Bottom-up Systems Biology Approach.” He explained the interaction of immune signal NF-β in canonical and canonical pathways.

The second invited talk was delivered by Dr. ChandrajithLahiri, Sunway University, Malaysia. He gave his talk on “Simplifying Disease Complexity: A Systems Biological Perspective”. Dr. Lahiri described the application of Systems Biology in study of infectious diseases and interactome analysis of key proteins in various pathways. The talk highlighted the role of protein(s) in spread of infectious diseases and their possible causes. Finally, the third invited talk was delivered by Prof. Linz-Buoy George, Department of Zoology, School of Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

Dr. George delivered his talk on “Omics, a viable tool for analysing Plasmodium infectious stages.” He described the applications of various omics technologies to study the Plasmodium infection and possible strategies to control it.
Post lunch session was initiated at 2:00 pm for various student activities. Four events i.e. 1) Crazy idea presentation, 2) Poster presentation, 3) Elocution competition and 4) Sci-toon competition were arranged simultaneously in parallel sessions for UG and PG students. The event was coordinated by faculties and the participants were evaluated by judges invited from diverse fields.

A grand total of 731 participants attended the seminar which included under graduate students, post graduate students, research scholars and faculties. Registrations were received from Atmiya University, Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Autonomous), Gyanyagna college of science and management, R. K. University, Christ College, Rajkot, Rungta college of science and technology, Chhattisgarh. Overall, 377 students contested in various events, which included 16 participations for elocution, 48 participations for crazy idea presentation, 186 participations for poster presentation and 196 participations for sci-toon.

The prizes for various events were awarded to the winners during the valedictory session scheduled at 4:30 pm in auditorium-1 at Atmiya University. Dr. P. Santhanakrishan, Provost, Atmiya University, Dr. ChandrajithLahiri, invited speaker, Dr. Shivani Patel, Convener of the seminar and various head of the department were present in the valedictory session and distributed the prizes (Annexure 3). The closing remarks and vote of thanks were conveyed by Dr. Debashis Banerjee, co-organizing secretary.

National Level 5 Days Hands on Training Workshop

 

“Use of Animation in Creating Virtual Lab for Bioscience” 25th to 29th August 2020

“Introduction of Virtual CreationWorkshop

Virtual labs are intended to augment the learning of science with scientific experiments. This program will provide the opportunity for faculties and students to develop their personal and professional skill for creation of virtual lab. This certificate program is a demand of current Covid19 situation to make students acquainted with actual scientific experiments. In this course we explore basic animation for creation of scientific experiment using online tools. Virtual lab provides a complete Learning Management System to avail the various tools for learning, conducting experiments, video-lectures, animated demonstrations and self-evaluation.

Objective of National Level Workshop

1.The main objective of organizing this workshop is to focus on practical application of biological science by an amalgamation of information Technology and Biological Sciences.
2.It’s an opportunity, to be in such an interactive e-platform where a direct learner-facilitator communication can be possible for creating a live class room effect

Schedule of Workshop

Date Day Technical Session Topic Resource Person

 

25/08/2020 1 I Preparation of shapes of object for mitosis Dr. Ravi Ranjan Kumar
II Preparation of shapes of object for mitosis Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya
26/08/2020 2 I Demonstration of preparation stages for principle of mitosis Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya
27/08/2020 3 I Online Free Browsers:
For Images, Sound, Usage in Animation at Virtual Lab Platform
Dr. Mousumi Das
28/08/2020 4 I Demonstration of preparation steps for procedure of mitosis Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya
29/08/2020 5 I Demonstration of video creation of mitosis experiment Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya
II Interactive Videos Dr. Ravi Ranjan Kumar

Day-1 (25th August 2020)

First Day of National Workshop’s was beginning with the prayer. Resource person of the day were Dr. Ravi Ranjan Kumar Ravi, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology & Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat. Technical session was based on power-point such as shape designing, transition animation, to explaining the principle and procedure of one biological science experiment i.e. Mitosis, so how we can create our own virtual lab practical’s through power-point animation. In first day, we had two technical sessions.

In the first technical session, Dr. Ravi Ranjan, explained the principle, procedure of biological science experiment as description of mitosis and given a brief demonstration about how to use motion paths and transition animation into the power-point slide. In another round of technical session two Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya, explained how to insert basic shapes in ppt for the preparation of virtual lab practicals of biological sciences.

The session had been over by assigning the work (Create a PPT showing some basic shapes required for your experiment using Shape tab and merge shape from format menu) and provided the feedback link of day-1 to participants of same day.

Day-2 (26th August 2020)

In the Second Day of Workshop’s resource person was Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat.

Technical session started from the description and demonstration of script preparation for virtual lab practical preparation as an example of Mitosis. During the session, Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya has demonstrated How to create the motion stages for principle of mitosis by using basic shapes and how can animate the objects one by one. In the second day of National workshop participants had learnt How the static objects can be moved through PowerPoint animation.

The session being covered by assigning the work (Create the Principle of any one Practical Experiment in PPT using motion path and Animations menu) andto provide the feedback link of day-2 to participants of same day.

Day-3 (27th August 2020)

In continuation of Third Day of National Workshop’s resource person was Dr. Mousumi Das, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat. In this session participants learnt, some freely available software’s such as Cleanpng, Pixabay, Flicker.com, Remove.bg, ezgif.com and ben sound. In the extension of the lecture session, Dr. Mousumi Das, had demonstrated that how to use this freely available softwares from google search and what are the importance of these softwares, she also taught how to create gif image (moving images) from static photos, How to remove background from photos, how to select freely available images from google which is royalty free, and how to choose royalty free music or sound by using ben sound and finally she also taught to participants about the insertion of sound into power-point presentation slide.

At the end of the day session being covered by conveying the work (Create a PPT containing five requirements of a suitable experiment of your choice employing cleanpng, pixabay and flicker.com. Also give a background music to the ppt using bensound. Upload it in your Google drive and Paste PPT drive link here) and to provide the feedback link of day-3 to participants of the day.

Day-4 (28th August 2020)

In Second Last Day of this Workshop’s resource person was Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat.

The second last wonderful day of this National Workshop was started from the demonstration of preparation steps for procedure of Mitosis by using png and gif images. In this session Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya, demonstrated the practical procedure of Mitosis stages through usages of cleanpng images, gif images and give it animations and motions to all these png and gif files and to create the moving live images in power-point presentation. By following the pattern of this procedure people can improvise their old pattern of power-point slide, and to create innovative moving animated objects in power-point only.

At the end of the day session being closed by conveying the home work (Create any one complete experiment using animation) and to provide the feedback link of day-4 to participants.

Day-5 (29th August 2020)

In Last Day of this National Level Workshop’s the two-resource persons were there – Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, & Dr. Ravi Ranjan Kumar Ravi, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat.

Technical session started by Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya with the continuation of previous session where participants learnt about creation of scientific experiment. She added importance of transition effect on creating the video and also explained how to create moving animation mp4 video of power-point slide. She explained creation of video in all formats of windows 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 for the convenience of participants. Second technical session was delivered by Dr. Ravi Ranjan where he elucidated creation of Interactive video by using freely available software’s like H5P, EdPuzzle and many more.

Teachers have mentality to ask question from students even during video session, therefore, he solved this question through virtual platform. The resource person explained very stunningly about these softwares, if any teachers want to create interactive video and to augment MCQ questions, short question or POLE question into your created animated video or in already available videos.

The session being covered by assigning the work (Create video of your experiment and add any one mcq/open question using Edpuzzle) andto provide the feedback link of day-5 to participants of same day.

Valedictory Session of National Hands on Training Workshop

At the end of Five Days of National Level Hands on Training Workshop, Dr. Mousumi Das hosted the Validatory Session, in the starting of validatory we had taken some verbal feedback from participants such as Dr. V. Rajni Swamy, Head, Dept. of Physics, Thiagarajar College, Madurai, Tamil Naduappreciated our workshop and team work, she has used this animation in the field of physics experiments also same as Dr. Bindhu O.S., Head, Dept. of Biochemistry, Jain (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore, & Dr. NeepaPandhi, Head, Dept. of Microbiology, Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot, Gujarat, cherished this workshop.

she said its was wonderful workshop she learnt a lot from this workshop, they all are looking forward from Atmiya University, to organized this kind of workshop in future also. Dr. Bhuvan Vyas, former Research Associate, GSBTM, Gujarat, has given feedback about utility of power-point and animation tools in presentation of scientific data as well as it will be more effective to the usages of research and business presentations.

In the continuation of the session Dr. Sheela Ramachandran, Pro-Chancellor, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat had shared her valuable words with all the participants as well as   Dr. P. Santhanakrishnan, Pro-Vost, Atmiya University, Rajkot, appreciated the workshop and team work of Dr. Ravi Ranjan, Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya and Dr. Mousumi Das and he said that this generous workshop would be conducted in future also.

Last but not the least Dr. Shivani Patel, Head, Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat is treasured our team work and announced the grand success of this 5 Days National level Hands on Training Workshop, that we have 157 participants across the India as well as International participants also.

 At the end, Vote of Thanks given by Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya, Atmiya University, Rajkot and she has announced about the certificate distribution with the grades of Rubrics evaluation as per assignment completion.

Events

 
Name of Activity Industrial Visit to Waste water treatment plant
Date: 22 and 23/7/2019
Participants 160 Students (Division A and B) of U.G A.U. B.Sc. Microbiology Sem- III
In charge Faculty Dr. Apexa Patadia
Name of Activity Gurupurnima Celebration
Date: 16/7/2019
Participants 9 Students from different departments of VSC & AU
In charge Faculty Ms. Leena Ambasana, Ms. Minaxi Parmar,Dr. Ragini Raghav, Ms. Apexa Patadia, Ms. Nidhi Saxena , Ms. Shivani Tank, Ms. Dimple Kacchadia, Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology
Photo Gallery
  UG Micro Student perfomrance at Singing Compeitition
Name of Activity Avsar –Atmiya Cultural Fest
Date: 16/7/2019
Participants 9 Students from different departments of VSC & AU
In charge Faculty Ms. Leena Ambasana, Ms. Minaxi Parmar,Dr. Ragini Raghav, Ms. Apexa Patadia, Ms. Nidhi Saxena , Ms. Shivani Tank, Ms. Dimple Kacchadia, Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology
Activities Dance , Aarti thali competition, Skit, Musical competition of different genre (Bhajan, Doha,
Photo Gallery
  Solo singing performance at Avsar Skit by Microbiology UG studnets
 
  Avsar Fest Garland Making by

UG Micro Studnets

Name of Activity Cell Biology Model Competition
Date: July 11.30 AM To 2.30 PM
Participants B.Sc. Semester I, Div A & B & – 160 students
In charge Faculty Ms. Dimple Kachhadiya
Outcome Bachelor student get complete idea about cell biology and they were successfully made model and get exposure of presentation of their idea, concept and interaction with whole science background students. Students also got views and suggestions from various faculty members. Overall students get fun with learn and marks of assignment too.
Representative Photographs:

 

 

Name of Activity

Demonstration of laboratory instrument by team teaching of M.Sc. Microbiology Sem III Students
Date: 12th July 11.30 AM To 2.00 PM
Participants B.Sc. Sem I, Div B- 80 & Students and M.Sc. Sem III 13 Students
In charge Faculty Ms. Dimple Kachhadiya
Outcome Masters got exposure students of team teaching and bachelor students got demonstration come hand on exposure of different laboratory instruments.
 
Name of Activity Short Training on OBE and Bloom’s Taxonomy to Newly appointed teachers for CIA and SEE question paper framing
Date: 22.10.2019
Participants Faculties as new joinee (Dr. Tanmoy B; Dr. Subhro B. and of BT Dr. Debahsis B; Dr. Anmol Kukar , Dr. Rishikesh Shukla)
In charge Faculty Dr. Mousumi Das
Outcome OBE and Blloms taxonomy with respect to CIA and SEE question paper framing enlightened to teachers joined as new appointees
Representative Photographs:
Name of Activity Eye Check-up Camp at 3ed floor, AITS Building
Date: 11.00 am to 2.00 pm on 28th September and 29th September 2018
Participants 655 studnents form 30 departments, teaching staff-95; non teaching staff – 70; total participant- 820
Incharge Faculty Ms. Dimple Kachhadiya
Description of activity Dr. Anurath Savaliya and the team of Savalia Hospital- Dr. Shilpa Goraniya, Dr. Shreyabaa Rajput and helper Staff member did eye check-up and aware about precious organ EYE cure to college and school students and their Parents, faculty member, management people, laborer and security staff of Atmiya University.
Outcome Awareness in students for common eye problem which generally occur only because of long use of mobile phones and computer.

• Needed person get free eye check up and treatment at Dr. Savalia hospital, Rajkot

• To become aware how to take care our prestigious eye.

Photographs
Ms. Dimple Kachhadiya welcomes Dr. Shreyaba Rajput, Ms. Madina and Ms. Sanam with flower bookey Dr. Anurath Savalia Interact with students and aware students for common eye problem which generally occur only because of long use of mobile phones and computer.
Team of Eye check up camp with Dr. Savalia, Dr. K.D.Ladva, Dr. Shivani Patel, with all Volunteers and all faculties of Basic and Applied Science Atmiya University. Dr. Shreeyaba Rajput take refraction and eye check up of School girl
Name of Activity Student Induction Progarmme for UG Micro First Year 2019-2020 batch
Date: 10thJuly to 17thJuly, 20119
Participants 160 students participated
Incharge Faculty Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya
Description of activity Awareness to Mcirobiology Subject . Campus tour , Library and laboratories visit; Faculty interaction, bridging between PreUNiversity Biology knowledge and Microbiology in UG for vernacular background students.
Photographs

 

Name of Activity Thalassaemia Screening Camp 2018-19
Venue and Date: ML&MDT Laboratory; 8.00 AM to 12.00 AM on 4th oct, 7th oct and 23ed oct 2018
Participants 3100 students of Atmiya University, Shree M&N Virani Science College and Gyanyagna Science and Management College.
In charge Faculty Dr. Minaxi Parmar, Department of B.Voc ML & MDT
Description of activity Dr. Nishit Vachhani, helper staffs of Indian Medical Scientific Research Foundation-Life, Rajkot and Volunteers of TY B.Voc students were done collection of blood for thalassaemia test.
Outcome Students understood the dreadfulness of the disease. They also get idea that a simple blood test can help save new generation child from a lifetime of suffering. Students get pleasure for contributing some to healthy life and healthy society.

MOU, National Seminar

 
The First Grand MoU signing ceremony of Atmiya University, Rajkot, India with Miyazaki University, Japan on 14thAugust 2019, Recognized Initiation of MoU for students would able to get access for international collaborative research as well as academics.
Establishment of Knowledge Centre: Microbial Museum on 24thFebruary 2019, to aware students and common public on account on their visit about common microbes and their role in daily life.
To Organized the National Seminar on Recent Trends in System Biology & Omics Technology jointly organized by Atmiya University & Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, (Autonomous), Rajkot on 4thFebruary 2020
To Witness the Second Grand MoU Signing Ceremony of Atmiya University, Rajkot, India with KGI (Keck Graduate Institute), USA on 1stMay 2020 for students would able to get access for international collaborative research as well as academics.

Events

 
Name of Activity Industrial Visit to Waste water treatment plant
Date: 22 and 23/7/2019
Participants 160 Students (Division A and B) of U.G A.U. B.Sc. Microbiology Sem- III
In charge Faculty Dr. Apexa Patadia
Name of Activity Gurupurnima Celebration
Date: 16/7/2019
Participants 9 Students from different departments of VSC & AU
In charge Faculty Ms. Leena Ambasana, Ms. Minaxi Parmar,Dr. Ragini Raghav, Ms. Apexa Patadia, Ms. Nidhi Saxena , Ms. Shivani Tank, Ms. Dimple Kacchadia, Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology
Photo Gallery
  UG Micro Student perfomrance at Singing Compeitition
Name of Activity Avsar –Atmiya Cultural Fest
Date: 16/7/2019
Participants 9 Students from different departments of VSC & AU
In charge Faculty Ms. Leena Ambasana, Ms. Minaxi Parmar,Dr. Ragini Raghav, Ms. Apexa Patadia, Ms. Nidhi Saxena , Ms. Shivani Tank, Ms. Dimple Kacchadia, Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology
Activities Dance , Aarti thali competition, Skit, Musical competition of different genre (Bhajan, Doha,
Photo Gallery
  Solo singing performance at Avsar Skit by Microbiology UG studnets
 
  Avsar Fest Garland Making by

UG Micro Studnets

Name of Activity Cell Biology Model Competition
Date: July 11.30 AM To 2.30 PM
Participants B.Sc. Semester I, Div A & B & – 160 students
In charge Faculty Ms. Dimple Kachhadiya
Outcome Bachelor student get complete idea about cell biology and they were successfully made model and get exposure of presentation of their idea, concept and interaction with whole science background students. Students also got views and suggestions from various faculty members. Overall students get fun with learn and marks of assignment too.
Representative Photographs:

 

 

Name of Activity

Demonstration of laboratory instrument by team teaching of M.Sc. Microbiology Sem III Students
Date: 12th July 11.30 AM To 2.00 PM
Participants B.Sc. Sem I, Div B- 80 & Students and M.Sc. Sem III 13 Students
In charge Faculty Ms. Dimple Kachhadiya
Outcome Masters got exposure students of team teaching and bachelor students got demonstration come hand on exposure of different laboratory instruments.
 
Name of Activity Short Training on OBE and Bloom’s Taxonomy to Newly appointed teachers for CIA and SEE question paper framing
Date: 22.10.2019
Participants Faculties as new joinee (Dr. Tanmoy B; Dr. Subhro B. and of BT Dr. Debahsis B; Dr. Anmol Kukar , Dr. Rishikesh Shukla)
In charge Faculty Dr. Mousumi Das
Outcome OBE and Blloms taxonomy with respect to CIA and SEE question paper framing enlightened to teachers joined as new appointees
Representative Photographs:
Name of Activity Eye Check-up Camp at 3ed floor, AITS Building
Date: 11.00 am to 2.00 pm on 28th September and 29th September 2018
Participants 655 studnents form 30 departments, teaching staff-95; non teaching staff – 70; total participant- 820
Incharge Faculty Ms. Dimple Kachhadiya
Description of activity Dr. Anurath Savaliya and the team of Savalia Hospital- Dr. Shilpa Goraniya, Dr. Shreyabaa Rajput and helper Staff member did eye check-up and aware about precious organ EYE cure to college and school students and their Parents, faculty member, management people, laborer and security staff of Atmiya University.
Outcome Awareness in students for common eye problem which generally occur only because of long use of mobile phones and computer.

• Needed person get free eye check up and treatment at Dr. Savalia hospital, Rajkot

• To become aware how to take care our prestigious eye.

Photographs
Ms. Dimple Kachhadiya welcomes Dr. Shreyaba Rajput, Ms. Madina and Ms. Sanam with flower bookey Dr. Anurath Savalia Interact with students and aware students for common eye problem which generally occur only because of long use of mobile phones and computer.
Team of Eye check up camp with Dr. Savalia, Dr. K.D.Ladva, Dr. Shivani Patel, with all Volunteers and all faculties of Basic and Applied Science Atmiya University. Dr. Shreeyaba Rajput take refraction and eye check up of School girl
Name of Activity Student Induction Progarmme for UG Micro First Year 2019-2020 batch
Date: 10thJuly to 17thJuly, 20119
Participants 160 students participated
Incharge Faculty Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya
Description of activity Awareness to Mcirobiology Subject . Campus tour , Library and laboratories visit; Faculty interaction, bridging between PreUNiversity Biology knowledge and Microbiology in UG for vernacular background students.
Photographs

 

Name of Activity Thalassaemia Screening Camp 2018-19
Venue and Date: ML&MDT Laboratory; 8.00 AM to 12.00 AM on 4th oct, 7th oct and 23ed oct 2018
Participants 3100 students of Atmiya University, Shree M&N Virani Science College and Gyanyagna Science and Management College.
In charge Faculty Dr. Minaxi Parmar, Department of B.Voc ML & MDT
Description of activity Dr. Nishit Vachhani, helper staffs of Indian Medical Scientific Research Foundation-Life, Rajkot and Volunteers of TY B.Voc students were done collection of blood for thalassaemia test.
Outcome Students understood the dreadfulness of the disease. They also get idea that a simple blood test can help save new generation child from a lifetime of suffering. Students get pleasure for contributing some to healthy life and healthy society.

MOU, National Seminar

 
The First Grand MoU signing ceremony of Atmiya University, Rajkot, India with Miyazaki University, Japan on 14thAugust 2019, Recognized Initiation of MoU for students would able to get access for international collaborative research as well as academics.
Establishment of Knowledge Centre: Microbial Museum on 24thFebruary 2019, to aware students and common public on account on their visit about common microbes and their role in daily life.
To Organized the National Seminar on Recent Trends in System Biology & Omics Technology jointly organized by Atmiya University & Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, (Autonomous), Rajkot on 4thFebruary 2020
To Witness the Second Grand MoU Signing Ceremony of Atmiya University, Rajkot, India with KGI (Keck Graduate Institute), USA on 1stMay 2020 for students would able to get access for international collaborative research as well as academics.

Events

 

Speakers

 

MOU

 

Dissertation

 

M.Sc. Microbiology (2018-2020).- Dissertations

 
Sr. No. Name Project Title / Industry Institute/Industry
1 Ajagiya Chaitali Nanjibhai Quality Analysis of Food Products Vadalia Foods, Rajkot
2 Baldaniya Sima Jasubhai Quality Control Analysis of Manufactured Products Elite Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
3 Bhatt Mrunal Kamleshkumar Screening of Streptomyces as Lignocellulose Degrader Atmiya University, Rajkot
4 Bhesadadiya Krishna Kiritbhai To Study Antibacterial Property of Different Medicinal Plants Atmiya University, Rajkot
5 Bhoraniya Disha Dhanjibhai Laboratory Training at Dr Bhatt’s Pathology Laboratory Dr. Bhatt Lab, Rajkot
6 Boricha Vaishali Jayeshbhai Laboratory Training at FSL Biology & Serology Lab Forensic Science Lab (DFSL), Rajkot
7 Chapadiya Aayushi Pankajbhai To Check the Chemical and Physical Parameters of Different Type of Products Balaji Wafers Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot
8 Charola Krupa Rameshbhai Training Report on Quality Control Analysis SNJ Labs. Pvt. Ltd, Veraval-Sapar, Rajkot
9 Dalasaniya Sarangi Mauneshbhai Media Optimization and Fermentation of Pesticides Cadila Pharma. Ltd., Ahmadabad
10 Dangar Dhara Bhagvanjibhai Comparative Study Of Microorganisms Associated With Spoilage of Banana Atmiya University, Rajkot
11 Dave Umangi Pradyumanbhai Laboratory Training at FSL Biology & Serology Lab Forensic Science Lab (DFSL), Rajkot
12 Dharashandiya Miral Ashokbhai Isolation and Characterization of Chitinase Producing Bacteria Atmiya University, Rajkot
13 Dodiya Himani Nileshkumar Study on Extracellular Biosynthesis of Nanoparticle by Soil Fungi Atmiya University, Rajkot
14 Gareja Miralben Nagrajbhai Importance of Microbiological Quality Control in the Pharmaceutical Industry Amneal Pharmaceuticals. Ltd, Ahmadabad
15 Godhani Poojaben Maganbhai To Get Awareness About Food Regulatory and Quality Assurance Aspect Vadalia Foods, Rajkot
16 Gohel Rachana Vijaybhai Biology and Serology Testing Forensic Laboratory, Rajkot
17 Gojariya Janki Ishvarbhai Evaluation of Commercial Sterility of Selected Canned Food Austin Food And Beverages Pvt. Ltd, Anand
18 Jetani Priya Rajeshbhai Evaluation of Commercial Sterility of Selected Canned Food Austin Food And Beverages Pvt.Ltd, Anand
19 Joshi Archana Deepakbhai Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Different Spices Adani Spices, Rajkot
20 Kachhadiya Apexa Kantibhai Assessment of Cumulative Effect of Metal Oxide Nanoparticle and PGPR on Seed Germination Atmiya University, Rajkot
21 Kadchha Jagrutiben Arashibhai Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Different Spices Adani Spices, Rajkot
22 Kakadiya Sneha Vallabhbhai Quality Control Release and Stability Testing of Biotherapeutic Product Intas Biopharma, Ahmadabad & Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmadabad
23 Kalariya Meera Pareshbhai Withfarin a Liposomal Nanomicelle Mediated Lipid Raft Activates Apoptosis Signaling Kinase and Blockes Ceramide Conversion in Lapatinib Resistant Breast Cancer Atmiya University, Rajkot
24 Kanani Dhvaniben Baladevbhai Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Different Spices Adani Spices, Rajkot
25 Kanani Priteeben Kantilal Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Different Spices Adani Spices, Rajkot
26 Kanani Vandanaben Gopalbhai Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Different Spices Adani Spices, Rajkot
27 Kanani Varshaben Hemrajbhai Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Different Spices Adani Spices, Rajkot
28 Kasundra Vaishaliben Ramanikbhai Comparative Study of Bioequivalence / Bioavailability. Veeda Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd., Ahmadabad
29 Kateshiya Hinaben Chaturbhai Production of Rantidine HCl Orchev Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Sapar-Veraval, Rajkot
30 Kathiriya Shivangi Jayeshbhai Study on Crude Extract of Panchgavya in Wound Healing and its Effects University Of Miyazaki, Japan
31 Kavar Kalrav Chhaganbhai Isolation and Purification of Peptide From Lactic Acid Bacteria and Its Application Against Breast Cancer Atmiya University, Rajkot
32 Limbasiya Jaydip Chandulal QC Batch Release and Stability Testing of Biological Products Intas Pharmaceutical Ltd., Ahmadabad
33 Maheta Dhvani Prakashbhai Effect of Nanoparticles on Photocatalytic Ability For Dye Degradation Atmiya University, Rajkot
34 Maru Nirali Ashishbhai Metal Nanopartical/Plga Encapsulated Oemaga-3-Fatty Acid From Pumpkin Seed Trigger Autophagy Cell Death in Cancer Cell in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Atmiya University, Rajkot
35 Mehta Hemali Navnitkumar Laboratory Training at Dahegam Pathology Laboratory Dahegam Pathology Laboratory, Dahegam
36 Mer Poojaben Ashokbhai Laboratory Training at Dahegam Pathology Laboratory Dahegam Pathology Laboratory, Dahegam
37 Merja Avani Dilipkumar QC Control of Sterile Product Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmadabad
38 Oza Varda Nisargbhai Quality Control Analysis of Manufacturer Product Rhombic Lab
39 Panara Araju Bharatbhai Laboratory Training at Dr Bhatt’s Pathology Laboratory Dr. Bhatt Lab, Rajkot
40 Panara Shruti Lalitbhai Comparative Study of Bioequivalence / Bioavailability. Veeda Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd., Ahmadabad
41 Panchani Vrundaben Bhaveshbhai Quality Control Release and Stability Testing of Biotherapeutic Product Intas Pharmaceutical Ltd., Ahmadabad
42 Parejiya Madhavi Sanjaybhai Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Different Spices Adani Spices, Rajkot
43 Parmar Sumitaben Dipubhai Study on Biocontrol Agent for Plant Pathogen Associated with Tomato and Onion Atmiya University, Rajkot
44 Patel Itishaben Pareshbhai Laboratory Training at Dahegam Pathology Laboratory Dahegam Pathology Laboratory, Dahegam
45 Patel Priyanka Kishorbhai Comparative Study of Bioequivalence / Bioavailability. Veeda Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd., Ahmadabad
46 Patel Srushti Hasmukhlal Comparative Study of Bioequivalence / Bioavailability. Veeda Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd., Ahmadabad
47 Rana Rajeshwariba Mahavirsinh Formulation of an Herbal Mosquito Repellent Atmiya University, Rajkot
48 Sakhiya Archana Mukeshbhai Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Different Spices Adani Spices, Rajkot
49 Sirja Avani Mahendrabhai Laboratory Training at Saurashtra Voluntary Blood Bank Saurashtra Voluntary Blood Bank, Rajkot
50 Suvagiya Nishthaben Mukeshbhai To Check the Chemical and Physical Parameters of Different Type of Products Balaji Wafers Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot
51 Tajpara Fenny Atulkumar Quality Analysis of Food Products Vadalia Foods, Rajkot
52 Thakkar Neeti Rohitkumar Analysis of Manufactured Product Redson Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Ahmadabad
53 Thathiya Sakina Abbasbhai Isolation and Screening of Quorum Quenching Bacteria From Soil Atmiya University, Rajkot
54 Trivedi Gayatri Virendrabhai Partial Purification of Antiquorum Compound From Phytochemicals Atmiya University, Rajkot
55 Vaghamshi Payalben Dhirubhai Quality Control Analysis of Manufactured Product Elite Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Ahmadabad
56 Vanja Seema Manubhai Standardization of Growing Media for the Hydroponic Cultivation of Green Leafy Vegetables Atmiya University, Rajkot
57 Varsani Ekta Gopalbhai Laboratory Training at Dr Bhatt’s Pathology Laboratory Dr. Bhatt Lab, Rajkot
58 Vyas Meghavi Kashyapbhai Screening of Endophytic Actinomycetes for Cellulose Degradation Atmiya University, Rajkot
59 Zora Poonam Arunkumar In plant Training Program at Britannia Industries Britannia Ltd., Bhuj

Laboratories

 
  • 04 UG Laboratories 39.3’ X 31.5’
  • 02 PG Laboratories 39.6’ X 47.6’
  • 01 Research lab 11’ X 12’

List of Instruments

 
S.N. Name of the Instrument Company
1 UV- Visible spectrophometer Shimazdu 1800
2 UV- Visible spectrophometer Eppendorf Basic
3 Biosafety Cabinet Esco
4 BOD Incubator (01 units) Remi
5 Hot Air Oven (05 Units) Equitron/Metalab
6 BOD Shaker Incubator (03 units) Remi
7 Horizontal Gel electrophoresis Unit(02 units) Biorad
8 Vertical Gel electrophoresis Unit(02 units) Biorad
9 Micro balance (03 units) Shimazdu
10 Soxhlet apparatus
11 Autoclave (05 Units) Equitron
12 Water bath (05 Units) Equitron
13 Micro Centrifuge (02 units) Eppendorf
14 Cooling Centrifuge (01 units) Eppendorf
15 Micro wave oven (2 units) IFB
16 Cell Analyzer (01 unit)
17 Incubator (02 units) Remi
18 Refrigerator (05 units) Samsung/LG
19 Micro plate reader (02 units) Thermofisher
20 Microscopes (35 units) Magnus
21 pH meter (01 unit) Elico

ICT Tools

 
Sr. No. ICT Tools Description
1 A.V. room ·1 Seminar Hall with LCD projector, Digital Board & other ICT facility having capacity for 120 students

·6 Room Class rooms with LCD projector having capacity for 80 students

2 OHP 2 (1 Portable)
3 LCD 8
4 Mike 4 (Collar type)
5 Amplifier 2
6 Computer 5
7 Printer 3
8 Scanner 1
9 Internet Connection Available in all laboratories and classrooms with WiFi
10 Camera 1

CIF

 

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Background

Academic Expansion from 1988 Onwards.

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