AIT Biotechnology

Biotechnology

About the Department

In the past couple of decades, the department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology has been recognized as one of the best Biotechnology program in Bangalore. Department of Biotechnology is recognized by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and affiliated by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The department was started in the year 2002 with the intake of 30 students and currently the intake has been increased to 60. It is also a recognized research centre offering M.Sc. (Engg.) by research and Ph.D. programs. The research centre has facilitated the graduation of 5 research scholars to pursue their doctoral degree. The department also has produced 2 M.Sc. (Engg.) by research scholars. The research has paved way for filing 2 patents from the department. Department has highly qualified faculty experienced in the areas of Genomics and Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Biosensors, Process Engineering, Nanobiotechnology, Food and Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomaterials and Fermentation technology. The lab infrastructure are upgraded with the grants obtained from AICTE-MODROBS. Department has been consistently accredited by NBA since 2009. The Department won the state-level best project award from KSCST 3 years in row in 2017-2018, 2018-19 and 2019-20. The department has MoUs with Merck life science Pvt.Ltd., Neo-stick Tapes Pvt.Ltd., and Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy which paved wave for collaborative research work and conducting hands-on training programs for the welfare of the student community.

Student highlights

Students have continuously bagged funding for their projects from KSCST. Top performers of the department have obtained university ranks and medals over the years keeping us ahead of the curve. Our students have interned and placed in top Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies such as Biocon Ltd., Bioneeds India Pvt.Ltd, Kemwell Biopharma Pvt.Ltd., The Himalaya Drug Company, Syngene, IQVIA, Genei labs, Thermo Fischer Scientific, Merck Life Science Pvt.Ltd, Anthem Biosciences, Mylan laboratories ltd., Labcorp India Pvt.Ltd., Auriga Research Pvt.Ltd., Radiant research services Pvt.Ltd., Aristogene Biosciences Pvt.Ltd., Gangagen Biotechnologies Pvt.Ltd., Sun Pharma, Skanda life Sciences Pvt.Ltd., Lupin Ltd., Hetero drugs. Our students have also found oppurtunities in software companies such as Wipro, Infosys and Cognizant. Our students have also excelled in establishing themselves as entrepreneurs. It is also our pride to announce that our alumni have went on to higher studies in esteemed educational institutions both in India and abroad and are currently pursuing masters and Ph.D in IITs, NITKs, SRM University, Chennai, Queens Maryland, UK, University of Nottingham, UK, University of Munich, Germany, University of Reading, UK, University of Technology, Sydney.

The students of the department on a regular basis are encouraged to participate and present research articles and posters in national and international conferences. Many of the students have won best oral and poster presentation awards. The students also published their research findings in various national and international peer reviewed journals. The department conducts various hands-on workshops to impart technical skills to make the students industry ready. The faculty accompany the students to industrial trips once in a semester. The students showcase their final year projects in the annual “Technotsava” held at institute level and best projects are awarded with the cash prize and certificate. The students have consecutively participated in national level AICTE Chhatra Vishwakarma awards. One of the student has awarded prestigious BIRAC SITARE-GYTI award with a cash prize of Rs.1 Lakh.

About the faculty

The department is proud to have 80% of faculty with doctoral degree while the others are pursuing doctoral research. The project proposals from the department have been funded by various funding bodies such as DBT, VGST, VTU, AICTE, BIRAC and KSCST. The prolific research endeavours are showcased by the quality publications from our faculty in SCI, PubMed and SCOPUS indexed journals. We also have an industrial consultancy with Neo-stik Tapes Pvt.Ltd., which is one of the leading manufacturers of specialty foams and self-adhesive tapes and it agreed to fund equipment materials to be used in product development.

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Vision

To impart quality education and research to the students of Biotechnology in multidisciplinary domains for the benefit of society and the environment.

Mission

  • M1: To nurture the students with fundamentals and applied knowledge in various areas of biotechnology.
  • M2: To develop technical competency in students for industry, research and multidisciplinary fields.
  • M3: To imbibe organizational and professional skills with ethical values amongst the students for the betterment of mankind.

  • PEO 1: Knowledge and skill: Graduates in Biotechnology work collaboratively, creatively, and communicate effectively in applying discipline-specific knowledge in basic sciences, chemical engineering, and biotechnology.
  • PEO 2: Innovation: Graduates in Biotechnology venture into entrepreneurial and research activities that support sustainable economic development that enhance the quality of life of people around the globe.
  • PEO 3: Professionalism: Graduates in Biotechnology exhibit professional excellence in industry, academia and other areas.
  • PEO 4: Contribution: Graduates in Biotechnology address societal and environmental issues.

  1. PSO 1: Impart necessary knowledge to comprehend the fundamental concepts of biotechnology to become a successful professional, researcher, and/or entrepreneur.
  2. PSO 2: Acquire skills required to investigate and obtain data from biological/chemical/biochemical systems and analyze using biostatics and bioinformatics tools.
  3. POS 3: Identify and design bioprocess systems to solve problems related to agriculture, food, pharmaceutical, and the environment considering the ethics and IP issue.

  1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
  3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
  4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
  5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
  7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for Sustainable development.
  8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change

Duration : 4 Years

Eligibility : Pass in 10+2 / Higher Secondary (HS) / Pre University (PUC) / 'A' Level (with 12 years of schooling) or its equivalent with English as one of the languages. Should have secured a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and any one of the following subject: Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, and Electronics.

AIT admits students as per prevailing rules and regulations of VTU.