Department of Microbiology

Inception and Growth

The Department was started in 1993 with one UG course (MBC) with strength of 20 students. The MGC course was started in 1996 and MBiC was introduced in 1999. The M.Sc course was started in 2000 with 13 students which have grown to strength of 38. The Department has seven faculty members who aspire to give skillful microbiologists to the scientific world. Starting with summer projects in 2004, the Department has initiated M.Phil and PhD Research work.The department received two Major Research Projects from UGC for a period of three years.

 

    Mission

    The mission of the department is to provide the best possible training in diverse areas of Microbiology. The department’s approach is holistic as it constantly strives to upgrade students’ knowledge, practical skills and communication skills. The research activity of the department for UG, PG, MPhil and PhD students includes a group of able passionate learners from diverse backgrounds and this provides real strength to the department.

    Objectives of the Department

     

    To provide high-quality graduate and post graduate programs which are both skill and knowledge based.

    To serve as a centre for a vibrant, intellectually stimulating environment for learning.

    To accomplish significant research in all fields of Microbiology in collaboration with National & International Institutes.

    To support generation of scientific knowledge that serves as a precursor to foster a desire for development.

    To serve as a base for information collaboration and technical expertise in microbiology.

    Courses Offered

     

    U.G Courses :

    B.Sc (Microbiology, Genetics & Chemistry)

    B.Sc ( Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry)

    P.G Course:

    M.Sc ( Microbiology)

     
       

    Student Achievements and Career Prospects

     

     

    University Ranks:

    Year of Passing

    Name of The Student

    O.U Rank Obtained

    2011-12 L.S.S.Srivani 3rd  rank 
    2011-12 Aarti Solomon 9th Rank

    2008-10

    Fatima Tabassum

    1st

    2008-10

    Firdous Shah

    2nd

    2008-10

    N.V.Ramakanth

    9th

    2007-09

    Maneesh Philip

    6th

    2006-08

    Mrs.V.Aruna

    2nd

    2006-08

    Arundati Ghosh

    4th

    2006-08

    K.Srivani

    6th

    2006-08

    Majeeda Begum

    8th

    2005-06

    K.Chandana

    1st

    2004-06

    Poornima Chandran

    1st

    *J.P.Sastry Memorial award-M.Sc Microbiology topper

    *Sri.C.Ramakrishna award of Excellence- College PG topper

     

    Success in competitive  Exams

        S.No

    Batch

    Name of the student

    Competitive examGRE/TOEFL

    1

    2010-12

    Shavaita Madhuri

    GATE

    2

    2009-11

    L.S.Srivani

    GATE,ICMR JRF

    3.

    2009-11

    Veronica

    GATE

    4

    2009-11

    Varshini

    GATE

    5

    2008-10

    M.Aarti Reddy

    CSIR-JRF

    6

    2007-09

    D.Ravindra

    CSIR-JRF, GATE

    7

    2007-09

    Saera Banu

    CSIR-NET

    8

    2006-08

    E.Prasad

    CSIR-NET

    9

    2006-08

    G.Srinath

    GATE

    10

    2006-08

    Uday Kanth

    GRE/TOEFL

    11

    2005-07

    Mohan Krishna

    GATE

    12

    2005-07

    H. Sanjay Kumar

    GRE/TOEFL

    13

    2005-07

    S. Sriya

    GRE/TOEFL

    14

    2005-07

    A.Laxmi

    TOEFL

    15

    2005-07

    K.N.P.Chandra Teja

    GRE/TOEFL

    16

    2004-06

    K.Chandana

    GRE/TOEFL

    17

    2004-06

    U.Sravani

    GRE/TOEFL

    18

    2004-06

    K.Hiranmayee

    GRE/TOEFL

    19

    2003-05

    Poornima Chandran

    CSIR-JRF

    20

    2002-04

    Kapil Shah

    CSIR-JRF

    21

    2002-04

    S.Anju

    CSIR-NET

    22

    2001-03

    P.Parameshwar Reddy

    GATE

    23

    2001-03

    G.Anupama

    GRE/TOEFL

    24

    2000-02

    R.Deepa

    CSIR-JRF
    GRE/TOEFL

     

    Placements:

      Batch

    Name

    Placement /study

    Organisation /Institute


    2009-11

    L.S.S.Srivani

    JRF

    Indo-American cancer research hospital

    Aarti Solomon

    Analyst

    Hyderabad batteries Ltd

    Svaitha Madhuri

    Integrated  M.Tech,Ph.D

    IIT, Kharagpur

     

    2008-10

    Himabindu Reddy

    Research assistant

    NIN, Hyderabad.

    Y.Sunil Kumar

    Microbiologist

    NCMSL, Jaipur

    Mohammad Niazuddin

    Microbiologist

    NCMSL, Jaipur

    G.Saikrishna

    Trainee, QC Lab

    Aurobindo Pharma

    N.V.Ramakanth

    Research assistant

    CCMB, Hyderabad

    M. Aparna

    Research assistant

    Indigenous Biotech, Hyderabad.

     

    2007-09

    D.Ravindra

    Project assistant

    CCMB

    Manesseh Philip

     

     

    A.Sravanthi

    Technical Assistant

    Clinical Database Management

    A.Ravi Kumar

    Executive,  QC Lab 

    Aurobindo Pharma

     A. Raghavendra Reddy

    Executive,Quality Assurance

    Aurobindo Pharma

    D.Raju

    Trainee, QC Lab

    Aurobindo Pharma

    G.Jagdish

    Executive,  QC Lab

    Aurobindo Pharma

    V.Rajender

    Executive,QC Lab

    Aurobindo Pharma

    M.Archana

    Microbiologist

    Monosanto, Hyderabad

    Md.Sultana Begum

    Teaching assistant for  MLT Course

    Medical College D

    B.Ranjith Kumar

    Executive,  QC Lab  

    Aurobindo Pharma

    E.K.M. Elizabeth Sheena

    Lecturer

    Sai Sudhir college

    Dheeravath Raju

    Postal Service

     

    D. Balchander

    Executive,  QC Lab

    Biological Evans

    2006-08

    G.Srinath

    Research assistant

    CDFD,  Hyderabad

    Prakash Naik

    Research Fellow

    CRIDA, Hyderabad

    E.Prasad

    Research scientist

    IICT,  Hyderabad

    K.Sailendra

     

     

    Ramya Deepika

     

     

    Praveen Raj

    Research assistant

    NIN, Hyderabad

    2005-07

    Mr.Sanjay Kumar

    Senior Scientist

    Evolva Biotech

    Mr.Bharath

     

     

    Mrs.Ambica

     

     

    Mrs V.Aruna

    School Assistant

    Govt.School,  BoduUppal,  Hyderabad

    Mrs K.Revathi

     

     

    Simi Mathews

    Lecturer

    Gautami  PG College

    Shailender

    Research assistant

    NIN, Hyderabad

     

    List of research posters/papers presented by students at various conferences :

    S.No

    Name of the student

    Conference title
    National/International

    Organized by

    Held at

    Date

    Poster title/ Oral paper title

    1

    Parathasarathi Reddy

    National conference on Nanobiotechnology: Emerging trends and applications in microbiology

    MGNIRSA

    Hyderabad

    4-6th Feb. 2011

     Studies on Microbial diversity of Vermicomposting bins

    2

    Mahesh mandrekar

    National conference on Nanobiotechnology: Emerging trends and applications in microbiology

    MGNIRSA

    Hyderabad

    4-6th Feb. 2011

     Solubilization of inorganic and organic phosphate sources by Actinomycetes from diverse sources

    3

    Guatami

    National Seminar  on Microbial diversity-Potential applications

    Palamur University

    Mahabubnagar

    28-&29th Jan 2012

    Studieson phosphate solubilization by Streptomyces sp

    4

    K.Divya

    National Seminar  on Microbial diversity-Potential applications

    Palamur University

    Mahabubnagar

    28-&29th Jan 2012

    Studies on cold active amylases from diverse starch rich sources

    5

    K.Sindhu sameera

    National Seminar  on Microbial diversity-Potential applications

    Palamur University

    Mahabubnagar

    28-&29th Jan 2012

    Screening of Azo dye decolourizing yeasts from diverse sources

    6

    Parathasarathi Reddy

    National Seminar  on Microbial diversity-Potential applications

    Palamur University

    Mahabubnagar

    28-&29th Jan 2012

    Studies on efficient phosphate solubilization by Streptomyces sp

    7

    K.Sindhu sameera

    Two –Day National  symposium on Immunology: Voyage from Serology to Molecular biology in Health

    BVC

    Hyderabad

    16th and 17th feb 2012

    A comparative study on the anti-fungal action of dandruff
    shampoos and plant products on Malassezia furfur

    8

    Lakshmi Swetha

    National conference on Nanobiotechnology: Emerging trends and applications in microbiology

    MGNIRSA

    Hyderabad

    4-6th Feb. 2011

    Strain improvement  of Bacillus strain Bvc 501 for enhanced production of Alkaline protease

    9.

    Ramya Sirisha

    National conference on Microbial biodiversity

    Palamur University

    Mahabubnagar

    28-&29th Jan 2012

    Production   of   Extracellular    Dnase   by  Serratia sp. (YAJS), isolated from soil

    10

    J.Aditya

    Two –Day National  symposium on Immunology: Voyage from Serology to Molecular biology in Health

    BVC

    Hyderabad

    16th and 17th feb 2012

    The Role and Significance of   Immunohistochemical Method In Oral    Neoplasia

    11

    Darika Gupta

    Two –Day National  symposium on Immunology: Voyage from Serology to Molecular biology in Health

    BVC

    Hyderabad

    16th and 17th feb 2012

    A survey report on Rhematoid arthritis in twin cities of Hyderabad of Secunderabad

    12.

    Sai Kishore, Amrithesh Kumar & Shvaita Madhuri

    National symposium on Immunology Today-Recent Developments in Health and Disease

    University of Mysore

    Mysore

    14th & 15th November 2011

    Prevalence of Thyroiditis among the population of Hyderabad and Secunderabad regions - A survey report

     

    Upasana Prasad , Shivalika Ray& Damini Solanki from  B.Sc. II yr (MBiC)  got 2nd prize in Poster Competition held by NIMS, Punjagutta, Hyderabad.

    Upasana Prasad & Damini Solanki from B.Sc. II yr (MBiC)  got 1st prize in Poster Competition held by St.Francis Women’s  Degree  & P. G. College, Hyderabad.

    Upasana Prasad & Damini Solanki from  B.Sc. II yr (MBiC)  got 2nd prize in Collage Competition held by Aurora Business  College, Punjagutta, Hyderabad.

    P.G students presented their summer project work as Posters in  National Conference –Microbial Biodiversity- Exploration & Bioprospecting held at Kakatiya University on 27th & 28th of March 2010.

     

    Students placement: year 11-12 :

    1)N.Sandeep Kumar  -NATCO pharma  

    2)Sai Kishore Butti- NATCO Pharma 

    3) V.RAJ KUMAR- NATCO Pharma