Biotechnology

“AUG – Initiation of Intellectual Development”

• Departmental association that provides ample opportunities to the students to grow intellectually.
• Activities of the association nourishes the young minds of the students with leadership qualities, organizational skills, communication skills, subject based knowledge etc.

Highlights:

• Student Research Projects in reputed institutions and industries.
• Guest Lectures and alumni interactions
• Hands-on Training and Skill Development
• Outreach and Awareness Programs
• Industry and Research Institution Visits
• Intercollegiate Events – “BioFest”
• Career Guidance and Higher Education Counselling:

Programmes organized
Guest lectures by experts/ awarness programs/skill enhancement programs
conducted.

• Guest lecture by Dr. Kumaraswamy H M, Associate professor Department of Biotechnology, Kuvempu University on Applications of Plant and Animal Biotechnology was conducted on 09 /02/2024. The resource person spoke about the recent advances in the file of plant and animal biotechnology, scope for entrepreneurship in the field of biotechnology and career opportunities after post-graduation in biotechnology.
• Guest lecture by Dr. Chethan J D, Assistant professor Karnataka University Dharwad on Soil ecology of wild microbes was conducted on 09/02/2024. The resource person spoke about the significance of microbiology and gave an exposure about the scope for research in microbiology. He also enlightened the students regarding the scope for higher education in microbiology.
• Guest lecture by Dr. M S Mustak , Professor, Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University on Animal Cell culture and its applications was conducted on 17/01/2025. The resource person spoke about the basic steps involved in the animal cell culture and the he spoke about the different applications of the animal cell culture.
• Guest lecture by Dr.Sunil C Ramesh, Senior Research Scientist, Syngene International Ltd. On journey in search of biological clean up client meeting the best unknowingly was conducted on 02/08/2025. The resource person spoke about how some of the results we may get in research unknowingly.

Industry/Institutional visit

• Students of final year were taken to the research laboratory of SDM Ayurveda college 0n 11/08/2023, wherein they got hands on experience on animal handling and they also got an exposure on animal house set up and organization of animal cell culture lab. Students also learnt about lyophilisation and usage of cell lines in research. They understood the scope of animal biotechnology in clinical trials and pharmaceutical industries.
• Students of final year were taken to the research laboratory of SDM Ayurveda college 0n 19/09/2024, wherein they got hands on experience on animal handling and they also got an exposure on animal house set up and organization of animal cell culture lab. Students also learnt about lyophilisation and usage of cell lines in research. They understood the scope of animal biotechnology in clinical trials and pharmaceutical industries.

Alumni Interaction

• An alumni interaction program by Dr. Leonard Clinton DSouza was conducted for the benefit of students of Biotechnology on 10/02/2024. He gave his presentation on the topic Xenobiotics and immune system: Lessons from Drosophila. The presentation was very much relevant to the curriculum and the students were able to understand the role of drosophila as a model organism to study genetics. Along with this Dr. Leonard also enlightened the students about the career opportunities for a biotechnology student in the field of research. The interaction was fruitful as the students got an exposure on the field of genetics.
• An alumni interaction programme by Mr.Karthik was conducted for the benefit of students of biotechnology on 21 December 2024. He talk about preparation steps to be taken for entrance exams conducted by various institution to do higher studies.

Model making competition

• A model making competition was carried out in the biotechnology lab for SDM PU college students on 28/09/2024. Where students bought different biological models and explained its principle and significance.

The Department of Biotechnology organizes a Community Orientation Programme every year as a part of its outreach and social responsibility initiative. The main objective of this programme is to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and community welfare. Through this initiative, students apply their theoretical learning in real-life contexts, gaining valuable practical exposure and a sense of social commitment.
As a part of this programme, the department conducts Blood Grouping Camps during NSS camp for the local community, including students from nearby schools and colleges. Under the guidance of faculty members, biotechnology students actively participate in collecting samples, performing blood grouping tests, and explaining the importance of knowing one’s blood type and maintaining health records.
This activity not only enhances students’ technical and interpersonal skills but also instills in them a sense of social responsibility and ethical scientific practice. The programme fosters teamwork, communication, and civic awareness—key elements in holistic education and professional development.

The Department of Biotechnology has consistently promoted a strong research culture among faculty and students. The department focuses on both basic and applied research, encouraging innovative studies that address current scientific and societal challenges. The faculty of the department have published 16 articles in Scopus indexed and UGC recognised journals contributing to the field of research.

Students are also encouraged to take up mini-projects and dissertation work, which help them develop critical thinking, analytical, and laboratory skills. Many students have presented their research findings at conferences, symposia, and intercollegiate research forums, earning recognition and awards. The department strives to create a research-oriented environment through collaborations with research institutes and industries, promoting innovation, scientific temper, and continuous learning.

Paper Presentations at national and international conferences 

• Abhijeeth S Badiger Presented a poster entitled “Evaluation of anti-inflammatory properties of Garcinia indica fruit extracts against bacteria causing urinary tract infection – An in-vivo study” in international conference on Plant Biotechnology for sustainable productivity and environment – 2024 by Department of Plant Sciences Manipal School of Life sciences on 09th and 10th December 2024.
• Ms.Arpana Presented a paper at international conference on Plant Biotechnology for sustainable Productivity and Environment -2024 entitled “Extraction of sericin from mulberry and non-mulberry cocoon and its chelation for bioavailable activities” held on December 9 and 10, 2024 at Manipal school of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher education Manipal.
• Ms.Niyatha K ,Ms.Chandana and Ms.Arpana presented a paper at National Conference on Recent advances and innovations in Biological Science Entitled “ Green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles and their therapeutic applications” held on 21 March 2025 at Alvas college moodubidire.
• Abhijeeth S Badiger Presented a poster entitled “Antimicrobial properties of Garcinia indica extracts and insilico studies on its action against UTI causing pathogens” in a National seminar on Recent perspective on Biotechnology research organized by Department of Biotechnology Kuvempu University Shankaraghatta on 31st March 2022.
• Abhijeeth S Badiger Presented a paper entitled “Docking studies of potential candidates as anti-adhesins against UTI from Garcinia indica” in an international conference on Nurturing innovative technological trends in Engineering Bioscience organized by the department of Biotechnology Engineering, N.M.A.M Institute of technology, Nitte, Karkala on 19th and 20th of November 2021. The paper won the best presentation award
• Abhijeeth S Badiger Presented a paper entitled “Urinary tract infection – Survey, Prevalence and Recent advances” in an international conference on affordable strategies for Health, Environment and Food technology organized by the department of Biotechnology Engineering, N.M.A.M Institute of technology, Nitte, Karkala on 22nd & 23rd of December 2020

Ongoing research

• Ms. Arpana Assistant professor has undertaken research entitled “Pharmacological and immunomodulatory activities of Holigarna grahamii(Ongoing).
• Ms.Sushmitha K Y, Dr. Shrisha Naik Bajpe have undertaken research entitled, Evaluation of the efficacy of polyherbal formulations against E. coli causing bovine mastitis (Ongoing).
• Ms.Dhanya K, Dr.Shrisha Naik Bajpe have undertaken research entitled Characterisation of bioactive metabolites of Piper longem for multidrug resistant S.areus causing Bovine mastitis (Ongoing).
• Ms.Kavya M , Dr.Shrisha Naik Bajpe have undertaken research entitled “Insilico screening of anthocyanin phenolic against Fim H protein and transcriptomic profiling of urinary tract epithelial cell line against uropathogenic E. coli(Ongoing).

Mini projects

• Antimicrobial assay of garcinia extract
• Antioxidant assay of garcinia extract
• Anti oxidant assay of cranberry extract
• Antimicrobial assay of cranberry extract
• Comparative phytochemical analysis of goose beery and banana stem
• Purification of garcinol from extract
• Phytochemical analysis of garcinal extract.
• Isolation and characterization of endophytes from mangroves plants
• Isolation and characterization of endophytes from mangroves plants
• Isolation of characterization of pesticide degrading organism
• Isolation of heavy metal precipitating microorganism from contaminated soil.
• Study on angiogenesis inhibition on chick embryo
• Study of genotoxics effect of chemical pesticide using Allium cepa
• study of genotoxics effect of industrial effluent using Allium cepa
• Antimicrobial activity of chloroform extract of  Holigarna graham leaf
• Antimicrobial activity of methanolic extract of  Holigarna graham bark

• Arpana, Shrisha NB, Abhijeeth SB, Rama BP. Evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of green synthesized selenium nanoparticles from Catharanthus roseus. Plant Sci. . 2025 Oct. 16 ;12(sp1).  https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.8085
• Badiger, A. S., Maruthi, K. R., Bajpe, S. N., Ramu, R., & Jayadev, K. (2023). Comparative Docking Studies of Potential Candidates from Kokum and Cranberry as Anti-Adhesins Against UTI. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, 16(1), 595-604.
• Ramu R, Shirahatti PS, Deepika TH, Bajpe SN, Sreepathi N, Patil SM, Prasad N. Investigating Musa paradisiaca (Var. Nanjangud rasa bale) pseudostem in preventing hyperglycemia along with improvement of diabetic complications. J. Appl. Biol. Biotechnol. 2022 Jul;10:56-65.
• Bajpe SN, Marulasiddaswamy KM, Ramu R, Badiger AS, Rudrappa MK, Kini RK. Assessing DNA barcodes species discriminating ability and phylogenetic relation within Embelia species. J App Biol Biotech. 2022 Apr 10;10(3):22-7.
• Badiger AS, Jayadev K, Manu G, Raj R, Ammanagi A, Bajpe SN, Ramu R. Molecular docking and simulation analysis of the FimH protein with secondary metabolites from the Garcinia species. Bioinformation. 2022 Feb 28;18(2):76.
• Shrisha Naik Bajpe, K. M. Marulasiddaswamy, Ramith Ramu, Abhijeeth S. Badiger, Maruthi Katenahally Rudrappa, and Ramachandra Kukkundoor Kini. 2022. Assessing DNA barcodes s pecies discriminating ability and phylogenetic relation within Embelia species. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology. 10(3); 22-27. 2347-212x 2455-7005,. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7324/JABB.2022.100304
• Patil SM, Maruthi KR, Bajpe SN, Vyshali VM, Sushmitha S, Akhila C, Ramu R. Comparative molecular docking and simulation analysis of molnupiravir and remdesivir with SARS-CoV-2 RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). Bioinformation. 2021 Nov 30;17(11):932.
• Badiger AS, Maruthi KR, Bajpe SN, Ramu R, Jayadev K. Comparative docking studies of potential candidates from kokum and cranberry as anti-Adhesins against UTI. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal. 2023 Mar 21;16(1):595-604.
• Marulasiddaswamy KM, Nuthan BR, Sunilkumar CR, Bajpe SN, Kumara KK, Sekhar S, Kini KR. HR-LC-MS based profiling of phytochemicals from methanol extracts of leaves and bark of Myristica dactyloides Gaertn. from Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. J. Appl. Biol. Biotechnol. 2021 Sep 1;9:124-35.
• NehaJadhavGiridhar, VenkatappaMaruthiramaiahVyshali, BhavyaSomalapuraGangadharappa, Ramith Ramu, ShrishaNaikBajpe, Abhijeeth S Badiger, Parimala B and KatenahalliRudrappaMaruthi. Anticancer and gene expression studies of Piper nigrumextract on Colon cancer cell line. BioscienceBiotechnologyResearch Communications – An Open Access International Journal. 14(4); 1968-1974. 2021. P-ISSN: 0974-6455 E-ISSN: 2321-4007. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21786/bbrc/14.4.86
• Shashank M. Patil, K. R.Maruthi,ShrishaNaikBajpe, VM Vyshali, S Sushmitha, ChagalamariAkhila&Ramith Ramu. Comparative moleculardocking and simulation analysis of molnupiravir and remdesivirwith SARS-CoV-2 RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp).Bioinformation. 17(11); 932-939. 2021. ISSN: 0973-2063 & 0973-8894. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6026/97320630017932
• Marulasiddaswamy KM, Nuthan BR, Channarayapatna-Ramesh S, Bajpe SN, Sekhar S, Kini KR. In-silico evaluation of Fragransol B from Myristica dactyloides for anti-inflammatory potential. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2021 Sep 29;11(11):112-20.
• S Badiger A, R Maruthi K, Naik Bajpe S, Ramu R, Jayadev K. Urinary tract infection–A review on its prevalence and recent advances. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/JPRI/2021/v33i46B32980
• Abhijeeth S Badiger,MaruthiKatenahalliRudrappa, and ShrishaNaikBajpe,AssessingGeneticDiversity and DNA Barcodesefficiency of Salacia and relatedspeciesfrom the Western Ghats, Karnataka. Journal of AppliedBiology and Biotechnology. 9(2);67-74. 2347-212x 2455-7005, 2021. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7324/JABB.2021.9206
• Badiger AS, Rudrappa MK, Bajpe SN. Assessing genetic diversity and DNA barcodes efficiency of Salacia and related species from Western Ghats, Karnataka. Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology Vol. 2021 Mar;9(2):67-74.
• ShankaraNarayana K, ShrishaNaikBajpe, MaruthiKatenahalliRudarappa, Abhijeeth S Badiger. 2021. Exploration of mentorship program of SDM College, Ujire in COVID-19 pandemic. The Research Journal. 7(1); ISSN 2454-4930; 2454-7301. IF – 4.126

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