Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field involving Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Chemical engineering, Agricultural biology, Cancer biology, Bioinformatics and many others. Each of the contributing subject areas brings its own special vocabulary and nomenclature standards to this multidisciplinary field.
The school of Biotechnology was established at Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University in the year 2009.The Department offers Full time PG programme i.e. M. Tech in Biotechnology and Ph.D. course providing wide range research.
The Departments has various research facilities- Elisa, PCR, HPLC, Fermenter, Lyophilizer, UV-VIS Spectrophotometers, Gel Documentation systems, CO2 Incubators, compound microscopes, Millipore system, etc. which promotes research in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Marine Biotechnology, Medical biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, etc.
Dr.Ramesh M, has initiated his luminous academic carrier through his mentor my father Sri. Kishan.M garu. Subsequently he launched himself into the Academic field as an Assistant Professor in Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in the year of 2006 to 2017 he occupied as Associate professor and Head for Biotechnology from 2017 to till date. He did Doctoral Degree in the field of Enzyme Engineering and molecular Biology from JNT University, Kakinada. He has been honored with an international honorary Doctor of Science with gold medal on 20th November 2018 in recognition of his outstanding services and contributions towards the Nation.
Dr.Ramesh M so far has successfully guided 52 M.Tech and M.Pharmacy students in the fields of Enzyme Engineering, rDNA Technology and Immunotechnology etc. He has published more than 62 research papers in reputed International Journals. He shared his research experience in more than 36 podiums like conferences, workshops, seminars and symposium.
Publications :
Journal: 61; Book: 3
Patent Filed :
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Editorial Board member of following Journals :
Sandeep Veda Narayana. M.S. is working as Assistant Professor(Contract) at the School of Biotechnology at JNTUK Kakinada since 2016. He did his M.Tech Bioinformatics from the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics of the school of Life sciences of the University of Hyderabad with a GATE Fellowship. He did his Master's Thesis under the guidance of Prof.Dr.Niyaz Ahmed, Shanthi Swaroop Bhatnagar Award winner for 2016 in Medical sciences at Pathogen Biology Lab, SLS, UoH on Antimicrobial Drug Resistance of Pathogenic E.coli. He also did several Advanced Courses in Molecular biology, Immunology, RNA Structure Function biology, Functional genomics, Medical Genetics & Cancer at Uppsala University, Sweden. He did his B.Tech in Biotechnology. He Qualified GATE exam in Biotechnology Six times with good percentiles and also Qualified APSET(SLET) in Life Sciences. He worked as a Tutor for M.sc students for the Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Hyderabad. He worked on Immunology and Inflammation Under the Guidance of Dr.Ramesh Malothu, M.Tech, Ph.D., D.Sc. & HoD, and got Publications in the International Journals. His area of Research is Protein Modeling, Molecular Docking, MD Simulations, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Molecular Cloning, and Antimicrobial Drug Resistance. He did Research on Bioinformatics of Enhanced Lysine Production at the Lab. He is currently working on Oncoimmunomics and Immunoinformatics. He has presented around 25 Papers at International and National level Conferences.
He was appointed as a Tutor for Msc students for the Biology and Biochemistry at University of Hyderabad for Biology and Biochemistry at School of Lifesciences in 2015. He had a good teaching experience from school to postgraduation level at Universty and was founder of a Website and Company RESEARCH WELL which is under Incubation.
He worked on projects regarding Bioinformatics, Molecular Cloinng,Protien Charecterization Antimicrobial Drug resistance,Inflamation,Imuunity, Biodegradation and Biofuels. He teach Bioinformatics, Cancer biology, Molecular modelling and drug designing and Stemcell Technology for Master of Technology students in Biotechnology. He does research in the fields of Bioinformatics in the area of Protien structure modelling and docking , Drug designing and proteomics.
He worked and handled Several Projects under eastemed Guidence of Dr.Ramesh Malothu, B.Tech, M.Tech, P.Hd, Head of The Department (HOD) in School of Biotechnology, JNTUK Kakinada.
He got scholorship of GATE for his M.Tech Bioinformatics by UGC at University of Hydrabad UoH. He also won several prizes at paper presentations conducted across the country with vast national and international exposure to carry on research In Life sciences.
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He attented and presented arround 25 research papers at Natinal and International Conferences Around 30 abstracts were selected and has 3 publications in international journals.
Kakara Divya is a DBT Scholar. Research interests are Medical Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Protein purification, Downstream processing and Biostatistics. She has done intense research on Diabetes Mellitus related to “BDNF gene” and “ENPP1 gene” lysine production through chemical mutagenesis from Corynebacterium glutamicum, Brucellosis, production of biodiesel and PUFA’s from algae, ethanol production from termites. She is a trainer for RT PCR. She has received UGC post graduate merit scholarship. She has successive bronze medals in her academics. She is awarded best organizer for organizing conference on Diabetes Mellitus. She organized Wetlab championship, IIT Bombay. She is a reviewer for BMP journals, International journal of genetic engineering, International journal of DNA and RNA research.
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Prathibha Awards: G. Geethika (2017-19) P. Seshu vardhan (2016-18) N. Pavan Kumar (2015-17) DBT JRF: K. DIVYA UGC Post Graduate Merit Scholarship: K. Ramya K.N.J Nagarjuna K. Divya DST INSPIRE Fellowship: P. Seshu vardhan APSET: Bharat Raj K. Divya Placements: Biocon Biologics HETERO Bharat Biotech International Ltd. Episource Panacea Biotec Ltd |
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The Department has well equipped classrooms with audiovisual facilities and a modern, well- equipped laboratory with highly advanced instruments that provides individual hands-on working experience to all Biotechnologists to encourage them for an extensive research in the advanced areas of Molecular Biology, Enzyme Technology, Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Microbial Technology, Process Engineering and Bioinformatics.
A separate library with latest text books,e-learning facility, a seminar hall and a systems biology lab with internet connection are also available.
The Bioinformatics lab is fully equipped with 25 computers fully loaded with all supporting licensed software to explore research in molecular modeling and drug designing.
Major Equipments:
Eppendorff Thermal cycler (PCR)
Gradient PCR
Gel documentation system
Fermentor(bioreactor)
Bacteriological Incubator
B.O.D Incubator
Orbital shaking incubator
Cooling orbital shaker
Hot air oven
-80 C Repositor
-20 c Deep Refridgerator
4 c Deep Refridgerator
Gel Electrophoresis kit
Vortex equipment
Spinners
Millipore
pH meter
Spectrophotometer
UV Transilluminator
Laminar air flow chamber
Electrophoresis Systems
Optical Microscopes
Ultra Deep Freezer
Cooling Centrifuge
HPLC
Autoclave
Elisa reader
Water baths
Ms oven
Eligibility criteria
Candidates who have qualified GATE, GPAT & PGCET are eligible to get scholarships.
Candidates from the different disciplines are eligible to apply viz. B. Tech Biotechnology, B. Tech Chemical Engineering, B. Pharmacy, B. Tech (Biochemical Engineering/ Bioinformatics, Industrial Biotechnology, Agriculture Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering) and B. Tech Food Technology. Applicants should have graduated with a full-time degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 50% qualifying marks.
Applicants shall attend counseling in the order of the PGECET rank obtained by the candidate and aggregate marks secured in their undergraduate degree programmes calculated up to pre-final year.
B.Tech Biotechnology,
B.Tech ChemicalEngineering,
B.Pharmacy,
B.Tech (Biochemical Engineering/Bioinformatics, Industrial Biotechnology, Agriculture Engg,BioprocessEngg)
B.Tech Food Technology &
PG Life sciences like
M.Sc.Microbiology,
M.Sc. Biotechnology,
M.Sc. Chemistry,
M.Sc. Biochemistry,
M.Sc. Botany,
M.Sc.(Zoology/Environmental Sciences)
B.V.Sc,MBBS and BDS
Candidates from the above mentioned backgrounds are eligible to apply.
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The 2 courses aims to provide an advanced understanding of the core principles of Biotechnology and their experimental analysis, and to enable students to acquire a specialized knowledge and understanding of selected aspects by means of a lecture series and a research project. Main objectives of the program are: • To provide an introduction to the basic concepts of Biotechnology and its recent advances. • For the basic understanding, this course includes protein engineering, Bioprocesses engineering, Immunotechnology, medical biotechnology, biostatistics, systems biology and agriculture biotechnology. • Laboratory courses given in the individual sections of the curriculum with detailed information on the importance of biotechnology in basic and applied research. • Finally this course explains the advanced sections of biotechnology like molecular biology and genetic engineering, nanobiotechnology, computational biology, and medical biotechnology, bioinformatics. • This course provides necessary theoretical and practical experience in all divisions of biotechnology to pursue a professional career in this field. • To provide broad exposure to various societal, ethical and commercial issues in the various aspects of biotechnology. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES After successfully completing this course, the student should be able to: • Apply their knowledge of biotechnology into high end research. • Advanced sections like Immunology, bioinformatics, nano-biotechnology will give broad information on applications and opportunities in the field of biotechnological research. • Apply knowledge to compete various national exams like CSIR, DBT, etc and be successful to achieve higher positions. |
