About Biotechnology Department
Department of Biotechnology, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University was established in the year 2002 and currently offering various programmes such as UG, PG and PhD in Biotechnology. The main aim of the department is to provide, a strong platform to make the students excel in academic and make them more employable in industry with necessary and adequate practical skills. The department has well trained faculty members, with adequate experience. Department is also actively engaged in research activities, in the field of pharmacology, natural product research, plant tissue culture and bioinformatics and cancer biology. The research activities are supported by, University Grant Commission (UGC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Science and Engineering Research board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Vision group for Science and Technology (VGST), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and Lady TATA memorial trust (LTMT). The students have received various prestigious national and international fellowships. The output students are significantly contributing various field of Biotechnology both at national and international levels is the proof of testimony about the department.
Chairperson
Dr. C.K Ramesh
Address
Department of Biotechnology
SH 57, Vidya Nagar, Shivamogga, Karnataka 577203
Faculty
Dr.B.T.Prabhakar
Associate Professor
Qualification: PhD
Area of Specialisation: Cancer Biology
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Dr. C.K Ramesh
Professor and Head
Qualification: MSc (Biotechnology),MSc (Sericulture),PhD
Area of Specialisation: Plant Biotechnology.Medicinal Plants,Functional Foods.
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Assistant Professor
Qualification:
Area of Specialisation:
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Dr. Pradeepa, K.
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.
Area of Specialisation: Pharmacology and Plant Biotechnology
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Guest Faculty
Qualification: M.Sc.M.Phil
Area of Specialisation: Enzymology
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Guest Faculty
Qualification: M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D.
Area of Specialisation: Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Immunology, Industrial Biotechnology,
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Dr. K.S. Jamuna
Guest Faculty
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Area of Specialisation: Natural Products, Functional Foods, Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities
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Ms. Syeda Misba Fathima
Guest Faculty
Qualification: M,Sc
Area of Specialisation: Cell biology, Immunotechnology, Environmental biotecnology, Microbiology
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