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Introduction

The Department of Biotechnology, started in the year 2002, offers under-graduate as well as post graduate courses in the subject of Biotechnology.

Course Outcome:

  • Keeping in tune with the current demands of the academic and Industrial fields, the Department organizes severed academic and research-oriented events.
  • Workshops on Epigenetics, Techniques in Molecular Diagnostics and Techniques in Proteomics sponsored by LTMT; Research Scholar Meet sponsored by Konark group of Industries; Rajalakshmi Amudan lecture series, BT Talks- alumni Interacting with current students, Popular lecture series by reputed scientists from the industry & scientific institutes in collaboration with BRNS and Indian Women Scientists Association (IWSA) are a few of such events.
  • To inculcate scientific reasoning and temperament among students we encourage our undergraduate students to take up research projects. Internship Program for undergraduate students under IWSA-SIES Internship Program students is an initiative taken up by us in collaboration with IWSA since 2021-22 to promote Science education and introduce the flavor of research among undergraduate students.

Industrial Visit

23rd January 2024, Biotechnology Department

The BSc and MSc students visited Pure Gold Cheese Factory (Panchgani), Mapro factory (Mahabaleshwar) and Katraj Dairy (Pune).

Popular Lecture series - Dr. Amit Roy

13th January 2024, Biotechnology Department

A Motivational Talk on Recent Development in Research and Scientific Research as a Career by Dr. Amit Roy, INSA Young Scientist, Department of Biotechnology, SPPU, Pune

Popular Lecture series - Dr. Amit Roy

13th January 2024, Biotechnology Department

A Motivational Talk on Recent Development in Research and Scientific Research as a Career by Dr. Amit Roy, INSA Young Scientist, Department of Biotechnology, SPPU, Pune

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series

21st December 2023, Biotechnology Department

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series on Know your enemy - Cancer and conquer with Immune Army. Cancer screening and support awareness Abhiyaan was conducted by Department of Biotechnology and SIES College Past Students Association supported by ACTREC Alumni Association and Mumbai Immunology Society

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series

21st December 2023, Biotechnology Department

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series on ‘Know your enemy - Cancer and conquer with Immune Army. Cancer screening and support awareness Abhiyaan’ was conducted by Department of Biotechnology and SIES College Past Students Association supported by ACTREC Alumni Association and Mumbai Immunology Society

Popular Lecture series (IWSA) - Dr. Vikrant Bhor

16th December 2023, Biotechnology Department

Organized a seminar on Decoding Metagenomics: Concepts, Tools, and Applications by Dr. Vikrant Bhor, Scientist E & Head, Department of Molecular Immunology and Microbiology, ICMR - National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (ICMR-NIRRCH), Mumbai

Popular Lecture series (IWSA) - Dr. Vikrant Bhor

16th December 2023, Biotechnology Department

Organized a seminar on Decoding Metagenomics: Concepts, Tools, and Applications by Dr. Vikrant Bhor, Scientist E & Head, Department of Molecular Immunology and Microbiology, ICMR - National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (ICMR-NIRRCH), Mumbai

Popular Lecture Series - Dr. Sandeepan Mukherjee

30th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

Conducted a seminar on Rabies: Deciphering the Enigma by Dr. Sandeepan Mukherjee, Scientific Officer, Haffkine Institute, Parel, Mumbai.

Popular Lecture Series - Dr. Sandeepan Mukherjee

30th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

Conducted a seminar on Rabies: Deciphering the Enigma by Dr. Sandeepan Mukherjee, Scientific Officer, Haffkine Institute, Parel, Mumbai.

BT Talks - Shalini Roy Chaudhary and Rangaraja Konar

16th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on Progress, not perfection- the hitchhikers guide to doing a PhD by Shalini Roy Chaudhary, Doctoral student at Life Science Munich, Ludwig Maximillian University Germany, and A fickle minds journey towards the commercial facet of health care by Rangaraja Konar, associate consultant at Global Pricing Innovations India.

BT Talks - Shalini Roy Chaudhary and Rangaraja Konar

16th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on ‘Progress, not perfection- the hitchhiker's guide to doing a PhD’ by Shalini Roy Chaudhary, Doctoral student at Life Science Munich, Ludwig Maximillian University Germany, and ‘A fickle mind’s journey towards the commercial facet of health care’ by Rangaraja Konar, associate consultant at Global Pricing Innovations India.

Parents Teachers meeting

9th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

Parents Teachers meeting to brief students as well as their guardians about the higher studies & career opportunities in biotechnology.

Parents – Teachers meeting

9th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

Parents – Teachers meeting to brief students as well as their guardians about the higher studies & career opportunities in biotechnology.

BT Talks - Vishal Kandula

15th July 2023, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on Academic Journey by Vishal Kandula, PhD Scholar, IISc Bangalore.

BT Talks - Vishal Kandula

15th July 2023, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on ‘My Academic Journey’ by Vishal Kandula, PhD Scholar, IISc Bangalore.

Industrial Visit

14th February 2023, Biotechnology Department

Industrial Visit to Parag dairy industry and Bhagyashree Dairy farm (Manchar)

Industrial Visit

24th January 2023, Biotechnology Department

The BSc and MSc students visited Pure Gold Cheese Factory (Panchgani), Mapro factory (Mahabaleshwar) and Katraj Dairy (Pune).

IWSA Internship

10th January 2023, Biotechnology Department

Organized IWSA- SIES internship program: Internship program for TYBSc students in collaboration with IWSA (Indian Women Scientists Association)

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series

21st December 2022, Biotechnology Department

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan lecture series on Opportunities in Biotechnology supported by SIES college PSA

BT Talks

19th November 2022, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on Career opportunities in Food industry by Ms Olivia Crasto, Senior food regulatory executive Label Blind, The nutrition academy, Mumbai; and Introduction to Clinical research and career prospects by Ms Monisha Pillai, Senior Research fellow, Data Safety Monitoring Unit, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

BT Talks

22nd October 2022, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on Cryo-EM structure of the ancient eukaryotic ribosome from the human parasite Giardia Lamblia by Ms. Disha Hiragange

Popular Lecture series (IWSA)

19th September 2022, Biotechnology Department

Guest Lecture on 3D Printing Techniques for Biomedical Applications by Dr. Prakriti Tayalia, Associate Professor, IIT-B, under the onus of IWSA supported by BRNS-DAE

PTM - Career guidance

20th August 2022, Biotechnology Department

Parents Teachers meeting to brief students as well as their guardians about the higher studies & career opportunities in biotechnology.

BT Talks

20th August 2022, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on Indian Biotech Sector: A promising future by Dr. Uday Koli, Manager, Drug delivery systems, Sunpharma Advanced Research Company Ltd., Mumbai

Dr Tara Suresh Menon

Personal

Appointment to Govt/university bodies Appointed member, BOS in the subjects of Biotechnology. Bioanalytical Science and Molecular Biology, University of Mumbai Appointed as Convenor, LIC committee for recognition of research lab for PhD in Biotechnology at SD college, Palghar Guest lecture/ Resource person Resource person to mentor TYBSc Biotechnology students at Khalsa College in careers in Biotechnology-13th july2019

Dr Richa Singh

Personal

Appointed as Visiting Faculty at UM-DAE Centre for Basic Sciences (CBS) for Integrated M.Sc (Sem VIII) from 1st January, 2020 for the paper Biotechnology-II (Paper code: B-804).

Mr Pramod Ananda Kamble

Personal

Published a research paper on Antibacterial applications and antioxidant activity of Berberis spp. in the 5th International conference proceeding, Environmental Pollution and Health Management “ 2020, Volume-1, p 47-56 ISBN-978-81-940512-4-4.

Mr Pramod Ananda Kamble

Personal

Delivered an oral presentation on Ayurvedic plant extract: a panacea for bacterial infections at an International Conference on Natural Products “ Quality, Safety and Efficacy at, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Sion (West) 6th and 7th March 2020.

Mr Pramod Ananda Kamble

Personal

Guided Mr. Mridul Sudharman a stdent of SIES College for presenting a poster on Microgreen-a small scale factory oh health and revenue generation at the at the Inter-Collegiate Research meet- Jignyasa- held on 8th January, 2020 at SIES College

Mr Pramod Ananda Kamble

Personal

Delivered a guest lecture on Application of Biotechnology to SYBCom students of SIES college on 20th February, 2020

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Published a paper on Impact of project based learning at undergraduate level by Subi Yoosuf, Prajith Nambiar and Tara Menon (2020). Xplore, The Xaviers Research Journal Vol:11, p43-51.ISSN 2249-1878

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Delivered an oral presentation on Impact of project based learning at undergraduate level at DISHA - International Conference on Evolving Trends in Higher Education ,12-13 March 2020 at St. Xaviers College (Autonomous), Mumbai

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Delivered an oral presentation on Formulation and characterization of Thymol, Eugenol and Cuminic acid based nano emulsion for its anti-biofilm activity at an International Conference on Natural Products “ Quality, Safety and Efficacy at, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Sion (West) 6th and 7th March 2020

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Guided Ms Darshana Joshi and Ms. Ruchi Pawar for poster presentation on Preparation and Formulation of essential oil nanoemulsion loaded edible films at the Inter-Collegiate Research meet- Jignyasa- held on 8th January, 2020 at SIES College

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Guided Ms Darshana Joshi and Ms. Ruchi Pawar for poster presentation on Preparation and Formulation of essential oil nanoemulsion loaded edible films at the 14th Inter-Collegiate/ Institute/Department University of Mumbai Research convention AVISHKAR held at VES College Chembur on 24th December 2019

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Delivered a guest lecture on Understanding Genetics to TYBA Psychology students on 27th February, 2020

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Attended a workshop on Healthy bonding and happy hormones organized by Central Training Department and IQAC on 26th February, 2020.

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Participated in LTMT sponsored three day workshop on Exploring Microbial Diversity using Metagenomics organized by Department of Microbiology, Jai Hind College (Autonomous) held between 16th-18th January, 2020

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Participated in a faculty development programme funded by UGC on Advance excel for teachers held at SIES College between 22nd-23rd August, 2019

Mr Prajith G Nambiar

Personal

Appointed as a visiting Faculty for M.Sc II Semester IV in the department of Biochemistry at SIES College

Dr Richa Singh

Personal

Published a research paper entitled Acinetobacter sp. mediated synthesis of AgNPs, its optimization, characterization and synergistic antifungal activity against C. albicans in Journal of Applied Microbiology, Vol 127 (2), page 445-458.

Dr Richa Singh

Personal

Guided Ms Sayali Dabhade and Mr. Harikrishna Salla to present a poster on Catalytic activity of silver nanoparticles: a comparative study at the Inter-Collegiate Research meet- Jignyasa- held on 8th January, 2020 at SIES College & at the 14th Inter-Collegiate/ Institute/Department University of Mumbai Research convention AVISHKAR held at VES College Chembur on 24th December 2019.

Dr Richa Singh

Personal

Awarded the Best Mentor for the NPTEL Online Certification (NOC) Examination March-April 2019 run during NOC topper felicitation program cum convocation held on 8th February, 2020 at SIES College

Dr Richa Singh

Personal

Participated as a delegate in 2nd Cytogenetics Workshop held at ACTREC, Kharghar on 26th -28th September, 2019

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Received Minor Research Grant of Rs. 25000/- for project titled Formulation and Characterization of Thymol, Eugenol and Cuminic acid based nanoemulsion for its anti-biofilm activity from University of Mumbai

Dr Tara Suresh Menon

Personal

Appointment to Govt/university bodies Member, BOS for the subject of Biotechnology at Xaviers college, Ruia College, K.B.P. College and K.C College. Member, BOS for the subject of Molecular Biology, University of Mumbai Member local inquiry committee constituted by the University of Mumbai for the continuation of recognition for M.Sc in Bio-Analytical Science Miscallenous Subject expert for selecting candidates for the PhD course in the subject of Biotechnology Subject expert on the selection committee constituted for the selection of Assistant Professor at various colleges.

Mr Pramod Ananda Kamble

Personal

Guided Mr. Mridul Sudharman a student of SIES College for presenting a poster on Microgreen-a small scale factory oh health and revenue generation at the 14th Inter-Collegiate/ Institute/Department University of Mumbai Research convention AVISHKAR held at VES College Chembur on 24th December 2019.

Mr Pramod Ananda Kamble

Personal

Appointed as a visiting Faculty for M.Sc II Semester IV in the department of Biochemistry at SIES College.

Mr Pramod Ananda Kamble

Personal

Participated in an innovation workshop on TRIZ and GENTRIZ on 10th August, 2019 conducted by Centre of Excellence, SIES College

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Submitted Minor research proposal on Formulation and Characterization of thymol, eugenol and cuminic acid based nanoemulsion for its antibiofilm activity to the University of Mumbai.

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Judge for Oral and Poster presentation in One day seminar on Uprising drift in the path of food biotechnology and fermentation technology on 26th December, 2018.at ICT, Mumbai under UGC CASII activity

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Attended one day seminar on Marine life: A biotechnological approach on 8th September, 2018 organized by the Department of Biotechnology, K.V. Pendharkar College

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Participated in a DBT sponsored workshop on Molecular profiling to therapeutic target identification held at Tata Memorial Centre, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Kharghar, Navi Mumbai between 20th -22nd February, 2019

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

External Referee to review synopsis and thesis for the M.Tech course in the subject Bio-process Technology

Dr Tara Suresh Menon

Personal

Appointment to Govt/university bodies Appointed member, Syllabus Committee for Credit based semester and grading system for F.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology restructured syllabus syllabus, University of Mumbai Lab Recognized for PhD in Biotechnology, University of Mumbai Guest lecture/ Resource person, Convenor and Resource person for the workshop on Credit based semester and grading system for T.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology revised syllabus held SIES College on 11th June2016, Resource person for the workshop for F.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology restructured syllabus held at Vaze College on 16th July 2016

Mr Prajith G Nambiar

Personal

Mumbai University Minor research Grant: Received a Minor research grant of Rs, 52,000/- from the University of Mumbai for his research project on Investigation of marine oligotrophic bacteria for biosurfactant mediated degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Awarded PhD (Microbiology) degree on “Studies on antimicrobial activity of essential oils against drug-resistant microbes” during convocation ceremony held on 16.01.2017 at Fort Campus, University of Mumbai

Dr Subi Yoosuf

Personal

Participated in RUSA sponsored Orientation Programme conducted by UGC-HRDC at Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai from 6.02.2017 to 4.03.2017.

Dr Tara Suresh Menon

Personal

Recognized as guide for PhD in Biotechnology, University of Mumbai

Dr Tara Suresh Menon

Resource Person

resource person to the program titled introduction to research conducted by sies at nerul as a part of the employee development program on 31/7/2015

Dr Tara Suresh Menon

Personal

convenor for cbsgs sybsc syllabus revision workshop (university of mumbai), 22nd june 2015

Dr Tara Suresh Menon

Personal

convenor for lady tata memorial trust sponsored three day workshop on techniques in molecular diagnostics.!2th-14th august2015

Dr Tara Suresh Menon

Personal

Recognised as teacher for the M.Sc degree(by research) in Biotechnology, University of Mumbai

Poster presentation at Jignyasa 2024

13th March 2024

Cyrus DSouza, Shreshtha Rai, Saakshi Shetty and Suraj Muthukumar secured First Prize for Poster presentation at Jignyasa 2024 under Pure and applied science - UG category organized by SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Poster presentation at Jignyasa 2024

13th March 2024

Shreya Bangara, Komal Yellaram, Sibiaraechal Nadar and Koushika Markenday secured Second Prize for Poster presentation at Jignyasa 2024 under Pure and applied science - UG category organized by SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce

First prize for classical dance at Visions (SIES College)

17th January 2024

Sailakshmi Nair, MSc I student, won the first prize for classical dance at Visions (SIES College).

Ranked as a graded artist for Mohiniyattam dance by Doordarshan.

18th December 2023

Sailakshmi Nair, MSc I student, won the first prize for classical dance at Mood Indigo (IIT Bombay) Nrityanjali and was ranked as a graded artist for Mohiniyattam dance by Doordarshan.

Mumbai University youth festival

12th August 2023

Medha Iyer of TYBT won the Second rank in Elocution competition at the Mumbai University youth festival

NPTEL online certification

1st April 2023

Ms. Sasha Shetty of SYBSc received the gold elite certificate and was ranked among the top 2% in the in the subject of Cell culture Technology, NPTEL online certification.

NPTEL Certification

1st April 2023

Ms. Jemema Agnes of MSc II received the gold elite certificate and was ranked among the top 2% in the in the subject of Cell culture Technology, NPTEL online certification.

E-poster making competition conducted by M/S TechnoSource

1st December 2022

Ms. Sasha Shetty of SYBSc received the second prize at the district level intercollegiate e poster making competition conducted by M/S TechnoSource

Online painting Competition

21st August 2022

Ms. Joanna Charis Johnson of TYBSc received the first prize at the district level intercollegiate online painting competition conducted by ACTREC.

16th Inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2021-22 (Mumbai zone 2)

3rd May 2022

Mansi Rawat secured third place in the Final round (University Level) for poster presented on the topic “Coir nanofibers composite with Aloe vera gel: Potential use in sanitary pads in Agriculture and animal husbandry category at 16th Inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2021-22 (Mumbai zone 2)

First prize in the XXVII Dr.D.V. Amonkar Memorial intercollegiate elocution competition-2021

24th August 2021

Ms Dhanisha Mohapatra (TYBSc) secured the first prize in the XXVII Dr. D.V. Amonkar Memorial intercollegiate elocution competition organized by RJ College, Ghatkopar

Birla College Intercollegiate Festival

27th July 2021

Aarti Galgali (MSc-II) secured the first prize in the inter-collegiate competition, Advertizing a Marine product, second prize in elocution competition and third prize in food fest organized by B.K Birla College Kalyan

Intercollegiate Elocution

27th July 2021

Aarti Galgali (MSc -II) secured second place in the Intercollegiate Elocution competition organized by Birla College

Birla College Intercollegiate Festival

27th July 2021

Lahari Pratap Sirupuram (SYBSc) secured the First prize in the inter-collegiate essay writing competition and second prize in food fest organized by B.K Birla College Kalyan

Secured second place in Poetry writing competition in English organized by G.N. Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce./

3rd August 2020

Sayli Keshav Dabhade secured second place in Poetry writing competition in English organized by G.N. Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce.

NPTEL

8th February 2020

Following students were felicitated at the award function conducted by NPTEL Ms. Yukta Mahashadbe [Scored 87% And Ranked Among The Top 2% In The Subject Biomedical Nanotechnology, NPTEL Online Certification] Ms. Sayli Dabhade [Scored 82% And Ranked Among The Top 5% In The Subject Human Molecular Genetics, NPTEL Online Certification] Mr. Mihir Pradhan [Scored 77% And Ranked Among The Top 5% In The Subject Human Molecular Genetics, NPTEL Online Certification]

Scored 77% and ranked among the top 5% in the subject Human molecular genetics, NPTEL online certification

8th January 2020

Mr. Mihir Pradhan scored 77% and ranked among the top 5% in the subject Human molecular genetics, NPTEL online certification These students were felicitated at the awards function conducted by NPTEL on 8th January 2020

Scored 87% and ranked among the top 2% in the subject Biomedical nanotechnology, NPTEL online certification

8th January 2020

Ms. Yukta Mahashabde scored 87% and ranked among the top 2% in the subject Biomedical nanotechnology, NPTEL online certification

Scored 82% and ranked among the top 5% in the subject Human molecular genetics, NPTEL online certification

8th January 2020

Ms. Sayli Dabhade scored 82% and ranked among the top 5% in the subject Human molecular genetics, NPTEL online certification

Second prize for poster presentation in Jignyasa

8th January 2020

Nikhil Nayak secured second prize for poster presented on the topic “Production and characterization of red pigment by soil fungus and its application at Jignyasa: an intercollegiate paper presentation competition organized by SIES College on 8th January 2020

Poster presentation in Jignyasa

8th January 2020

Mr. Ujwal Shetty guided by Ms. Priti Pandit presented a poster on Antimicrobial effect of hydroethanolic extract of Punica granatum peel and juice on oral microbiota at the Inter-Collegiate Research meet JIGNYASA held on 8th January, 2020 at SIES College under Post graduate category (Life Science).

Poster presentation in Avishkar

24th December 2019

Mr. Ujwal Shetty guided by Ms. Priti Pandit presented a poster on Antimicrobial effect of hydroethanolic extract of Punica granatum peel and juice on oral microbiota at the 14th Inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Research Convention AVISHKAR 2019-20 held at VES College, Chembur on 24th December, 2019. He was selected for the final rounds scheduled to be held on 6th on January, 2020.

Oral Presentation

19th December 2019

M.Sc part1 student Ms Nabeela Quraishi delivered an oral presentation on Rhizobacterial siderophores in Bioremediation’ at the international conference on Plant Biofactories: Strategies and Challenges held at Ruia College between 19-21 December 2019

Best college trophy for the college in intercollegiate festival “Biozest organized by Patkar College

6th July 2019

Mihir Pradhan, Rithika Shetty ,Nikita Savanur ,Rutuja Wakchaure, Yukta Mahashabde, Sayali Joshi Mihir Pradhan of SYBSc participated in intercollegiate festival “Biozest organized by Patkar College. They won the best college trophy for the college

Genvision 2019 at IIT Mumbai

13th January 2019

TYBSc students won several prizes in quiz, and various other events at Genvision 2019’ organized by Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT, Mumbai on 13th January 2019

BIOTECHNOVA festival held at the Mithibai College

15th December 2015

Ms. Tanvi S Kaku, TYBSc student won first prize in Instalogo-creativity.

Intercollegiate Research Paper Presentation Competition held at VES College

2nd December 2015

Ms. Priya C Mishra, TYBSc student won second prize in Research paper presentation.

Bionics fest held at the Institute of Science campus

12th September 2015

Ms. Shweta Limaye and Ms. Dhvani Shah secured first prize in quiz Ms. Rucha Kulkarni and Mr. Siddhant Gotad secured second prize in quiz. Mr. Mohsin Shaikh and Ms. Neelam Yadav won second prize in Treasure Hunt. Students of MSc II also won the Best College Trophy for maximum participation and good performance.

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