The department of Microbiology was established in the year 2003 with the postgraduate programme and in 2004 with the undergraduate course. The research programme comprises M.Phil and Ph.D which was started in the year 2005 and 2007 respectively.
The department has a strong link with the Kovai Medical Center and Hospital and other institutions of the trust where there are a number of ongoing research projects. The department is armed with well qualified, dedicated and experienced faculty members.
The department is committed towards the healthy academic (curriculum and co-curriculum) growth of the students as well as fostering the teaching and research activities of the faculty.
The Department engages in various Projects supported by DBT, ICMR, UGC, DST, DRDO, CSIR, and TNSCST.
3 Years
July
60
H.S.C. Passed with Botany / Zoology /Biology / Microbiology / Biochemistry/Nursing as subjects or DMLT or Diploma In Pharmacy / Pharmacology.
2 Year
July
50
Passed in B.Sc. Botany/Zoology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Microbiology with Nanotechnology/ Biotechnology/Clinical Lab Technology/ Biochemistry with Nanotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology and Animal Biotechnology/Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology/ Biological Techniques & Specimen Preparation/ B.Sc. Triple Major (Chemistry, Microbiology & Zoology)/ Agriculture/Industrial Microbiology & Zoology /Biotechnology, Advanced Zoology and Animal Biotechnology/Plant Science and Biotechnology / Biology / Life Science / Nutrition & Dietetics / B.S.M.S./ B.A.M.S. /B.U.M.S/ B.Sc. in MLT / B.E. or B.Tech in Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Bio Medical Sciences / B.Sc. in Nursing / Genetics / Agriculture / Industrial Microbiology / Immunology / Molecular Biology / Environmental Science / Virology / Bioinformatics
1 year(FT) / 2 years(PT)
November
M.Sc. Microbiology with 55% or above.
2 years for M.Phil / 3 years for M.Sc Microbiology Graduates
June & November
M.Sc. / M.Phil Microbiology with 55% or above
| S. No. | Date | Title | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13-SEP-25 | Nivetha Selvaraj R & D Executive Tropical Biosciences Private Limited, Coimbatore |
Integrative Bio-Input Entrepreneurship: Harnessing Microbial Consortia for Climate-Resilient Agribusiness Models |
| 2 | 23-AUG-25 | Mr. K. Sakthishabharish Research Scholar, School of Biosciences, VIT |
Research Scopes in Biosciences |
| 3 | 11-AUG-25 & 12-AUG-25 | Mr. V.Madavan Theomics International Pvt Ltd, Bangalore |
Inheritance Biology |
| S. No. | Date | Title | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26-JUN-25 | Bridge Course on "Lab Safety and First Aid" | All Staff Members of the Department of Microbiology |
| 2 | 20-JUN-25 | Student Induction Progrmme (SIP) 2025-26 | All Staff Members of the Department of Microbiology |
| S. No. | Date | Title | Alumni |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23-AUG-25 | Research Scopes in Biosciences | Mr. K. Sakthishabharish Research Scholar, School of Biosciences, VIT |
drrengaramanujam@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 20 years | Research: 7 Years
Antimicrobial Resistance and Bioprospecting
drsudha@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 22 years 5 Months
Environmental Biotechnology & Medical Microbiology
vidhya@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 24 Years | Research: 15 Years
Medical Microbiology
senthilprabhu@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 19.6 years | Research: 14 Years
Microbial Bioprospecting
sasikalac@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 14 years | Industry: 2 years
Marine Microbiology
ramachandran@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 18 years | Industry: 5.9 Years | Research: 5 years
Agricultural Microbiology, Pharmaceutical QA
karthiksundaram@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 9.5 years | Research: 6 years
Bioremediation, Industrial Effluent Management
mahenthiran@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 8 years | Research: 3 years
Immunotechnology
devakumar.j@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 7 Years | Research: 10 Years
Medical Microbiology
gayunandakumar@gmail.com
Teaching: 10 Years
Microbiology
Teaching: 5 Years 2 Months | Research: 6 years
Immunology
vel@kmchrf.org
15 Years
Microbiology
zealb@rediffmail.com
20 Years
Microbiology
The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:
On the successful completion of the programme, the following are the expected outcomes.
| PO Number | PO Statement |
|---|---|
| P01 | To prepare microbiologists who are competent, creative, and highly valued professionals in academia, industry and private/public sector that are capable of excelling in careers of their choice. |
| P02 | To impart basic knowledge on the theoretical basis of the tools and techniques and to imbibe and demonstrate the practical skills in microbiology. |
| P03 | To disseminate knowledge in microbiological discipline and to promote and develop competency in microbiology that have enduring value beyond the classroom. |
| P04 | To instill a pattern of life-long learning and to translate the potentials of microorganisms to the welfare of biosphere. |
| P05 | To explore the scope of various branches of microbiology to become an entrepreneur. |
The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation to:
On the successful completion of the programme, the following are the expected outcomes.
| PO Number | PO Statement |
|---|---|
| P01 | To impart knowledge of various branches of Microbiology and to understand the role of microorganisms in human welfare and sustainable development. |
| P02 | To acquire skills in the techniques used to observe and study the nature of microorganisms and the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for biological practice. |
| P03 | To appreciate the complexities of microbiological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc. |
| P04 | To inculcate broad education necessary to understand the impact of microbiological solutions in a global and societal context; an ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams; To develop the ability to identify, formulate, and solve biological problems and to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. |
| P05 | To create awareness of contemporary issue and to appreciate the applications of Microbiology to become an entrepreneur. |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Staff | Name of the Award | Awarded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07-AUG-25 | Dr. S. Senthil Prabhu | AGAR Academics and Research Excellence Awards | Association of Global Academicians and Researchers (AGAR) Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh, India |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Staff | Nature of Recognition | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
09-Sep-25 |
Dr. J. Devakumar |
Editor in journal |
Journal of Research in Microbiology and Immunology |
|
2. |
Aug-25 |
Dr. S. Senthil Prabhu |
Reviewer |
The Bulletin of The New Jersey Academy of Science |
|
3. |
18-Jul-25 |
Dr. J. Devakumar |
Resource Person |
Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science |
|
4. |
04-Jul-25 |
Dr.C.Sasikala |
Member of BoS |
PGP College of Arts and Science, Namakkal |
|
5. |
28-Jun-25 |
Dr.J.Rengaramanujam |
Reviewer certificate |
Springer Nature |
|
6. |
20-Jun-25 |
Dr. S. Karthik Sundaram |
DC Member |
Nehru Arts and Science College |
|
7. |
09-Jun-25 |
Dr. S. Karthik Sundaram |
DC Member |
Hindusthan College of Arts & Science |
|
8. |
2025 |
Dr. A.M. Ramachandran |
Membership |
American Society for Microbiology |
|
9. |
2025 |
Dr. R. Mahenthiran |
Membership |
American Society for Microbiology |
|
10. |
2025 |
Dr. C. Sasikala |
Membership |
American Society for Microbiology |
|
11. |
2025 |
Dr. N. Vidhya |
Membership |
American Society for Microbiology |
|
12. |
2025 |
Dr. S. Karthik Sundaram |
Membership |
American Society for Microbiology |
|
13. |
2025 |
Dr. J. Devakumar |
Membership |
American Society for Microbiology |
|
14. |
2025 |
Dr. J. Rengaramanujam |
Membership |
American Society for Microbiology |
|
15. |
2025 |
Dr. S. Senthil Prabhu |
Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing |
Annual Research & Review in Biology |
|
16. |
2025 |
Dr. S. Senthil Prabhu |
Membership |
American Society for Microbiology |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Staff | Event | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
06-Aug-25 |
Dr. J. Devakumar |
Online Training on Innovation Ambassador Training Advanced Level |
MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE, MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE |
|
2. |
06-Aug-25 |
Dr. C. Sasaikala |
Online Short Term Course on Research Methodology |
UGC & Bharathiar University, UGC & Bharathiar University |
|
3. |
04-Aug-25 |
Dr. J. Devakumar |
Online Training on Innovation Ambassador Training Foundation Level |
MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE, MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE |
|
4. |
28-Jul-25 |
Dr. S. Senthil Prabhu |
Workshop on Flow cytometry Basics and Applications |
Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom and Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala., Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala. |
|
5. |
28-Jul-25 |
Dr. A M. Ramachandran |
Workshop on Flow cytometry Basics and Applications |
Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom and Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala., Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala. |
|
6. |
28-Jul-25 |
Dr. C. Sasaikala |
Webinar on Development of Spirulina-infused Food Products for commercial purpose and Establish self -Entrepreneurs |
Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and technology Transfer, Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and technology Transfer |
|
7. |
24-Jul-25 |
Dr. J. Rengaramanujam |
Workshop on Inclusive Education Tool kit and Role of Artificial Intelligence in Inclusive Education and Assistive Technology |
Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom and Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala., Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala. |
|
8. |
24-Jul-25 |
Dr. J. Devakumar |
Workshop on Inclusive Education Tool kit and Role of Artificial Intelligence in Inclusive Education and Assistive Technology |
Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom and Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala., Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala. |
|
9. |
16-Jul-25 |
Dr. J. Devakumar |
Faculty Development Program on Mainstreaming Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Higher Education |
Institute of Biotechnlogy, Amity Institute of Chhattisgar, Amity Institute of Chhattisgar |
|
10. |
01-Jul-25 |
Dr. C. Sasaikala |
Internship on SeqQuest2025:Exploring Biological Data Computational Tools in Bioinformatics |
School of Bioscience and Technology SRM Institute of Science and Technology(SRMIST), SRM Institute of Science and Technology(SRMIST) |
|
11. |
01-Jul-25 |
Dr. S. Karthik Sundaram |
Internship on SeqQuest2025:Exploring Biological Data Computational Tools in Bioinformatics |
School of Bioscience and Technology SRM Institute of Science and Technology(SRMIST), SRM Institute of Science and Technology(SRMIST) |
|
12. |
29-Jun-25 |
Dr. J. Devakumar |
National Level Capacity Building Programme on AI tools for Research |
ACT Academy, Kerala, ACT Academy, Kerala |
|
13. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. J. Rengaramanujam |
Faculty Development Program on Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology |
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
|
14. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. S. S. Sudha |
Faculty Development Program on Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology |
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
|
15. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. N. Vidhya |
Faculty Development Program on Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology |
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
|
16. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. S. Senthil Prabu |
Faculty Development Program on Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology |
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
|
17. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. C. Sasaikala |
Faculty Development Program on Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology |
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
|
18. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. A M. Ramachandran |
Faculty Development Program on Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology |
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
|
19. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. S. Karthik Sundaram |
Faculty Development Program on Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology |
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
|
20. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. R. Mahenthiran |
Faculty Development Program on Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology |
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
|
21. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. J. Devakumar |
Faculty Development Program on Molecular Docking and Green Toxicology |
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
|
22. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. A M. Ramachandran |
Workshop on Inclusive Education Tool kit and Role of Artificial Intelligence in Inclusive Education and Assistive Technology |
Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom and Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala., Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala. |
|
23. |
05-Jun-25 |
Dr. S. Senthil Prabhu |
Workshop on Inclusive Education Tool kit and Role of Artificial Intelligence in Inclusive Education and Assistive Technology |
Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom and Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala., Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala. |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Staff | Name of the Event | Title of Presentation | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04-SEP-25 | Dr.S.Senthil Prabhu | Conference | Endolichenic fungi from western ghats exploring biodiversity and bioactive potential and anti cancer activity | Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode |
| 2 | 08-AUG-25 | Dr. J. Devakumar | Conference | Role of Microbial Metabolities in the discovery of new Antibiotics | Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science, Erode |
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Title | Journal Name | ISSN / ISBN No., Date of publishing, Vol. No. | Impact Factor | Indexed in (SCI/WoS/UGC/SSCI/Scopus) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Dr. S. Karthik Sundaram |
Overview of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) caused by Gram Negative Pathogens and the Study of the Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Patterns of Bacterial Samples |
INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED AND PURE BIOLOGY |
0970-2091 (Accepted for Publication) |
-- |
Zoological Records |
|
2 |
Dr. S. Karthik Sundaram |
Extraction and Purification of LPS from Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) of Gram-Negative Organisms |
International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences |
2455-9571 (Accepted for Publication) |
-- |
Zoological Records |
|
3 |
Dr. C. Sasikala Dr. N. Vidhya |
Antagonistic activity of Nyctanthes arbortristis against fungal pathogens and application as antifungal finished face mask |
Tanz Research Journal |
1869-7720, 11(8), 178-203 |
6.833 |
Scopus Indexed |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Student(s) | Event | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
29-Aug-25 |
Sanjana Rajesh |
Development of Spirulina- Infused Food Products for Commercial Purpose and Establish Self- Entrepreneurs |
Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and Technology Transfer (FAITT), Chennai. |
|
2. |
29-Aug-25 |
K. Shafana Parveen |
Development of Spirulina-Infused Food Products for Commercial purpose and Establish Self -Entrepreneurs |
FOUNDATION FOR AQUACULTURE INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (FAITT) |
|
3. |
29-Aug-25 |
B.Preethi |
Development of Spirulina-Infused Food Products for Commercial purpose and Establish Self -Entrepreneurs |
FOUNDATION FOR AQUACULTURE INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (FAITT) |
|
4. |
28-Aug-25 |
Sanjana Rajesh |
National Seminar on Recent trends in Environmental Microbiology: Focusing on Industries, Agriculture and Climate Change |
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science |
|
5. |
28-Aug-25 |
K. Shafana Parveen |
Recent Trends in Environmental Microbiology: Focusing on Industries, Agriculture and Climate Change - (EMIAC - 25) |
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. |
|
6. |
28-Aug-25 |
B.Preethi |
Recent Trends in Environmental Microbiology: Focusing on Industries, Agriculture and Climate Change - (EMIAC - 25) |
Sri Ramakrishna Arts and Science College |
|
7. |
21-Aug-25 |
Sujitha R |
Skill Development Awareness Programme |
MSME, India |
|
8. |
14-Aug-25 |
Rithanya S |
National level webinar on "From beans to benefits" the future of plant protein |
PSGR. Krishnammal college for women |
|
9. |
14-Aug-25 |
Sudhiksha P S |
National level webinar on "From beans to benefits: The future of plant protein" |
PSGR KRISHNAMMAL COLLEGE FOR WOMENS |
|
10. |
14-Aug-25 |
MATHUMITHA.P |
National level webinar on "From beans to benefits: The future of plant protein" |
PSGR KRISHNAMMAL COLLEGE FOR WOMENS |
|
11. |
14-Aug-25 |
Nithyashree P |
National level webinar on "From beans to benefits" the future of plant protein |
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women |
|
12. |
14-Aug-25 |
Jayaranjini.R |
National level webinar on "From beans to benefits: The future of plant protein" |
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women |
|
13. |
14-Aug-25 |
Sudhiksha D |
National level webinar on "From beans to benefits: The future of plant protein" |
PSGR KRISHNAMMAL COLLEGE FOR WOMENS |
|
14. |
24-Jul-25 |
MATHUMITHA P |
National Conference |
PSGR Krishnammal college for women |
|
15. |
14-Jul-25 |
AKSHAY KRISHNAN U S |
Training programme on Mycolearn: mushroom identification and conservation awareness for rural/local college students |
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute |
|
16. |
11-Jul-25 |
Sanjana Rajesh |
Medically Important Bacteria |
SACRED HEART COLLEGE, Biotechnology Society of Nepal & Western Rio Janerio State University, Brazil |
|
17. |
28-Jun-25 |
P. Mohanaprabha |
Online Workshop |
Thoughtflows |
|
18. |
19-Jun-25 |
SUJITHA R |
Online Webinar |
Pursuit future technologies |
|
19. |
14-Jun-25 |
NITHYAKIRUBA. M |
Educational seminar |
Biotecnika |
|
20. |
07-Jun-25 |
Abinaya. M |
Food Safety: Science in Action |
FTN Training & Services Pvt Ltd |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Student(s) | Award | Awarded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
28-AUG-25 |
Sanjana Rajesh |
Second Prize in Oral Presentation |
Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, in the "National Seminar on Recent trends in Environmental Microbiology: Focusing on Industries, Agriculture and Climate Change" |
|
2 |
28-AUG-25 |
K. Shafana Parveen |
First prize - e - Poster Presentation |
Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science. |
|
3 |
28-AUG-25 |
B.Preethi |
1st Prize - e - Poster presentation |
Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna Arts and Science college |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Student(s) | Event | Title | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
28-Aug-25 |
Sanjana Rajesh |
National Conference |
Oral presentation |
Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science |
|
2. |
28-Aug-25 |
NITHYAKIRUBA.M |
National Conference |
Recent trends in environmental microbiology focusing on Industry agriculture and climate change |
Sri Ramakrishna Arts and Science College |
|
3. |
21-Aug-25 |
NITHYAKIRUBA.M |
Skill development awareness program |
Skill development awareness program |
Maaiyam |
|
4. |
08-Aug-25 |
JAYA SURYA S |
National Conference |
National confrenceon on Bioprospecting of Natural Resources for the betterment of Society ( BNRBS'25) |
BHARATHIDASAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE |
|
5. |
30-Jul-25 |
Rithanya S |
National Conference |
Toxic effects of sessondary metabolites from pathogenic ..using zebrafish |
Psgr Krishnammal College for women |
|
6. |
29-Jul-25 |
Mahalakhmi K M |
National Conference |
Micoprotein based protein Bars (Fungi powered Fuel ) |
Psgr krishnammal College for women |
|
7. |
28-Jul-25 |
Sudhiksha D |
National Conference |
Exploring the potential of Extremophilic microorganism for bioremediation of Industrial efficients |
Psgr krishnammal College of women |
|
8. |
27-Jul-25 |
VIDHISHA N |
National Conference |
HPV Vaccination |
PSGR KRISHNAMAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN |
|
9. |
27-Jul-25 |
Nithyashree P |
National Conference |
Chrion inspired protein Encapsulation systems for Oral drug delivery Applications |
Psgr krishnamal college for womens |
|
10. |
26-Jul-25 |
Sudhiksha P S |
National Conference |
Optimization & fermintive Production of xylitol An eco friendly Approach |
Psgr krishnamal college for womens |
|
11. |
25-Jul-25 |
E.Samyuktha |
National Conference |
Development of fruit - enhanced Functional Cheese using selective Microbial Cultures |
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women |
| S.No | Date | Inventor Name | Copyright No | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05-JAN-25 | Dr. S. Senthil Prabhu, Dr. J. Devakumar and Dr. J. Renga Ramanujam | LD-20250167731 | Reproduction Of Yeast By using Sugar Substitute |