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Vision & Mission

Objectives

The curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of theirpost-graduation

  • This programme will enable students to acquire knowledge on thein-depth aspects of the Microbiology, Immunology, Bioprocess Technology and Molecular Biology to enable them to understand emerging and advanced concept in modern biology and help them to take their career in thisfield.
  • After completion of the programme, the students will be able to acquire the necessary theoretical and practical competencies in Microbiology to enable them to undertakegainfulself-employment.
  • The Programme is intended to help the students to be the innovative and versatile personalities in the field of Life Science with quality education and provide the skilled manpower required by industeries.

Graduate Attributes

Skills and ApplicationsStudents should possess skills to apply theoretical knowledge to basic applications by developing hypothesis, design, and execution of experiments and analysis of results on an individual basis.

Research and innovation: Students should be independently able to formulate research projects through literature search, finding research gaps and framing objectives in order to strive for innovation.

Collaboration and cooperation: Students should be able to identify potential collaborators and know the art of cooperation in working for common goals.

Communication:Students must be able to communicate scientific ideas as well as their beyond curriculum effectively between peers and others through various modes of communication (verbal, written, presentation etc...)

Industry preparedness: Students must be skilled with necessary technical domains and possess basic whereabouts of related industry as a part of industrial preparedness.

Program Educational Outcomes

 

  • PEO1: Research, Numeracy and scholarship: to inculcate scientific thinking, writing and application in light of sustainable goals
  • PEO2: Practice, operation and usage of modern tools and technology:To equip the students with classical and modern tools for its application in thrust areas
  • PEO3: Depth and breadth of knowledge:To build in depth clarity of reasoning in theoretical and practical knowledge
  • PEO4: Professional capacity and love of learning: To develop professional capacity of students for its sustenance
  • PEO5: Global, moral and aesthetic sustainability: To make students able to interpret principles of ethics for their social, economic and environmental responsibilities

Program Outcomes

 

  • PO1: Scientific Knowledge: :In depth understanding of basic and applied aspects of microbiology
  • PO2: Professional efficiency: Develop inclination towards own professional goals over a wide range of career options expanding from R&D, Industrial or Govt. sector or as an Entrepreneur
  • PO3: Problem analysis:Ability to retrieve biological information through data mining and data handling
  • PO4: Modern tool usage: Familiarized with latest and advanced tools and techniques of biological sciences.
  • PO5: Team work: Capacity to develop, employ and integrate technical and professional skills as a member of a team withholding the essence of collaboration, cooperation and integrity.
  • PO6: Design/development of solution:Analysis of scientific issues across the spectrum of related disciplines
  • PO7: Conduct investigations: To independently be able to formulate research projects on microbiology and allied interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary fields through literature search, finding research gaps and framing objectives in order to strive for innovation
  • PO8: Communication: Acquire skills specific to microbiology and allied fields for converting information to knowledge through hypothesis, design, execution and analysis
  • PO9: Design/development of solution:Capability to contribute acquired knowledge leading to find a suitable solution for an existing problem
  • PO10: Ethics:Uphold the responsibility as a global citizen maintaining professional and ethical values
  • PO11: Environment and sustainability: Understand microbiology as a social endeavor in context to bringing about harmony with nature
  • PO12: Lifelong learning: Ability to upgrade knowledge independently and act upon means of improvement for lifelong learning

Program Specific Outcomes

 

  • In depth understanding of basic and applied aspects of microbiology
  • Develop inclination towards own professional goals over a wide range of career options expanding from R&D, Industrial or Govt. sector or as an Entrepreneur
  • Ability to retrieve biological information through data mining and data handling
  • Familiarized with latest and advanced tools and techniques of biological sciences.
  • Capacity to develop, employ and integrate technical and professional skills as a member of team withholding the essence of collaboration, cooperation and integrity.
  • Analysis of scientific issues across the spectrum of related disciplines
  • To independently be able to formulate research projects on microbiology and allied interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary fields through literature search, finding research gaps and framing objectives in order to strive for innovation
  • Acquire skills specific to microbiology and allied fields for converting information to knowledge through hypothesis, design, execution and analysis
  • Capability to contribute acquired knowledge leading to find a suitable solutions for an existing problem
  • Uphold the responsibility as a global citizen maintaining professional and ethical values
  • Understand microbiology as a social endeavour in context to bringing about harmony with nature
  • Ability to upgrade knowledge independently and act upon means of improvement for lifelong learning
  • PSO1:Attribute pathogenesis of diseases to virulence mechanisms, outline the pathogenesis, transmission and treatment of emerging bacterial and viral infections. Recognize the role of microbiome in the overall physiology of humans. Execute antibiotic susceptibility assays and evaluate efficacy in context of antibiotic resistance. Also, implement diagnostic tests for infectious diseases
  • PSO2:Formulate a hypothesis, design a research project, execute the experiments including appropriate calibrations and controls, implement appropriate methods for data collection and analyze data with appropriate statistical tools. Abstract and paraphrase scientific information, extrapolate it and present it creatively in the appropriate scientific language for verbal and non-verbal communication, using ICT tools.
  • PSO3:Understand, explain and monitor processes in industries with respect to regulatory aspects, QA, QC, GLP, ISO standards and validation. Check microbial quality of bulk and finished pharmaceutical products, judge their quality and maintain records. Apply concepts in bioinformatics, proteomics, high throughput screening and pharmacogenomics for discovering new drugs
  • PSO4:Recall and apply various concepts in modern Biotechnology like gene therapy, stem cell technology, 16SrRNA sequencing in fields like diagnostics, therapeutics and genetic counselling. Summarize and evaluate the biotechnological potential of fungi and algae for production of commercial products like pharmaceutics, pigments, enzymes, biofuels etc. and in processes like bioremediation and wastewater treatment. Summarize and interpret the laws for IPR, biodiversity conservation and recall the perspectives of bioethics. Implement patent searches and outline prerequisites and steps in patentability.

Faculty profile

Dr. Krishna Joshi



Assistant Professor - SG & HoD
M.Sc. Ph.D.
Exp:20 Years

Dr. Rohan V. Pandya



Associate Professor - CAS
M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.Post Doc.
Exp:13 years

Dr. Abhijeet S. Joshi



Assistant Professor
M.Sc. Ph.D., (NET, GATE Qualified)
Exp:12.5 years

Dr. Mousumi Das



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Exp:10 Years

Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya



Assistant Professor
M.Sc., DCA, M.Phil, Ph.D.
Exp:9 Years

Dr. Bhargav Waghela



Assistant Professor
M.Sc. Ph.D. Post Doc
Exp:2 Years

Ms. Nidhi Saxena



Asst. Prof.
M.Sc. Biotechnology, PhD Biotechnology (Pursuing)GSET
Exp:6 years

Ms. Shivani H. Tank



Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.CSIR-NET, GSET
Exp:Teaching:-2.5 years

Ms. Dimple K. Kachhadiya



Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.Biotechnology,GSET
Exp:Teaching:-2.5 years

Ms. Leena Sheth



Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.
Exp:5 Years

Ms. Radhika Joshi



Teaching Assistant
B. Voc. (MLMDT), M.Sc. (Microbiology)
Exp:1 Year

Dr. Vaishali R. Majithiya



Assistant Professor
M.Phil, Ph.D
Exp:3 Years

Scope

A microbiologist finds scope of employment in industries and research institutes other than options for higher education in the preferred field.

The following sectors require Microbiologists as professionals:

  • Agriculture
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Forensic Science
  • Water Treatment Plant
  • Food and Dairy Industry
  • Research Labs
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Biofertilizer and Agri based Products
  • Academic School, UG and PG Level
  • Marketing of Scientific Consumables, Equipments etc.
  • Self-employed / Entrepreneur

 

Research and Publication

Dr. Rohan Pandya

List of Publications:

List of Projects undertaken

  • Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (EYUVA) funded by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
  • "Development of quality biofertilizer using cow dung: Metagenomic studies of Gir and Kankrej breed"  funded by Indian Knowledge System Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India
  • Biochemical and Molecular Studies of Agarase from Marine Bacteria Isolated from Saurashtra Coast, India funded by Atmiya University, Rajkot
  • Preparation of natural polymer based formulations funded by Atal Incubation Centre, Gujarat Technological University

Dr. Abhijeet S. Joshi

List of Publications:

  • Changes of microbiome in response to supplements with silver nanoparticles in cotton rhizosphere. J Basic Microbiol. 2023; 63: 1451–1463. https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202300275
  • Growth Promoting Impact of Biosynthesised Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) on Gossypium hirsutum and Vigna radiata, Proceedings of the National Conference on Innovations in Biological Sciences (NCIBS)
  • Complete genome sequence of plant growth promoting Pseudomonas aeruginosa AJ D 2 an isolate from monocropic cotton rhizosphere, Genomics, Volume 112, Issue 2, 2020, 1318
  • Antagonistic potential of silver nanoparticles with ectorhizospheric Pseudomonas species of Bt cotton, JETIR, Volume 5, Issue 112, 2018, 649-664

Dr. Mousumi Das

List of Publications:

  • In vitro Study of Antagonistic Activity, Extraction and Optimization of Amylase Enzyme from Trichoderma Harzianum Against Selected Soil borne Fungal Isolates. Science and Technology Journal. 2020, 10(1):16-28. ISSN: 2321-3388.
  • Understanding Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria(PGPR) interactions for inducing plant defences; In a book: Novel Approaches In Science and Pharma Fraternity. P.K . Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, India. ISBN: 978-93-92239-66-3:Pp:12-27
  • Microbial Biomaterials and Their Industrial Applications. In a Book Entitled Microbial products for future industrialization. Ediotors : Angana Sarkar, Idris Adewale Ahmed. 2023, 10.1007/978-981-99-1737-2_15.
  • Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Saurashtra, Gujarat and Implications Toward Sustainable Healthcare. Indian J Microbiol. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12088-024-01209-6
  • Actinomycetes as a Possible Source of Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Cadmium from Contaminated Soil. Current World Environment Journal. 2024, 19I1). ISSN:0973-4929
  • Screening, Production and Characterization of Potential Lignocellulolytic Actinomycetes from Agricultural Field. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 2024, 18 (2).1336-1346."
  • Effect of Siderophore Producing Cadmium Tolerant Streptomyces pactum OR958669 on Plant Growth of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Current Agriculture Research Journal. 2024, 12(1).485-495.

List of Projects undertaken

  • Wrap Eat - SSIP, Atmiya University, Rajkot funded by KCST, Gujarat
  • Agronomics - SSIP, Atmiya University, Rajkot funded by KCST, Gujarat
  • IKS - BJS1_M27- Vedic Science a Domestic Approach Solving Water pollution - A Menace          funded by IKS, AICTE, Govt of India, MoE
  • IKS-  BJS1_M27- Demystifying the drinking water microflora by Copper vessel storage and Agnihotra ash   treatment funded by IKS, AICTE, Govt of India, MoE

Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya

List of Publications:

  • Indian Patent on "Image Processing Based Approach Integrated with Deep Learning to Accurately Detect the Root Cause for Disease and Factors Responsible for Decrease In Crop Yield Application No.202211040082 A"
  • Exploration of Saurashtra Soil PGPR Strain and its Attributes in Crop Productivity by Pot Plant Study Eco. Env. & Cons. 29 (May Suppl. Issue) : 2023; pp. (S191-S196)
  • ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF PGPR TRAITS FROM SOIL SAMPLES OF THE SAURASHTRA REGION Indian J.Sci.Res. 13 (2): 13-21, 2023
  • Book chapter “Design and Operation of New Microbial Product Bioprocessing System” Springer (ISBN -978-981-99-1737-2)"
  • Book chapter "Microbial Biomaterials and Their Industrial Applications Springer(ISBN - 978-981-99-1737-2)"
  • Book chapter "Understanding Plant-Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Interactions for Inducing Plant Defenses (ISBN- 978-93-92239-66-3), P.K. Publishers & Distributors"
  • Book chapter "Application of Microbial Technology for Waste Removal Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd (ISBN- 978-981-16-3840-4)"
  • Book chapter "Effect of Ageing on Biochemical Parameters in Sesame Seed At LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN- 978-3-659-27112-0)"
  • Screening of Bacillus sp. (OQ654027) Mediated Seed Bio-Priming Enhance Plant-Growth-Promotion for Sustainable Crop Production of Groundnut and Chickpea, Current Agriculture Research Journal, Vol. 11, No. (3) 2023, pg.1-18. (UGC approved/ WoS) ISSN: 2347-468

Dr. Bhargav Waghela

List of Publication:

  • Identification of novel exonic variants contributing to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in west Indian population. Gene, 2023.
  • Insights of Endocytosis Signaling in Health and Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023.
  • Upregulation of NOX-2 and Nrf-2 promotes 5-Fluorouracil-resistance of human colon carcinoma (HCT-116) cells. Biochemistry (Moscow), 2021.
  • AGE-RAGE synergy influences programmed cell death signaling to promote cancer. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2020.
  • Molecular insights of NADPH oxidases and its pathological consequences. Cell Biochemistry and Function, 2020.
  • Inhibition of NADPH Oxidase activity augments 5-fluorouracil mediated cell death in human colon carcinoma HCT-116 cells. Int. J. Adv. Res. 8(07), 865-874, 2020.
  • Curcumin Conjugated with PLGA Potentiates Sustainability, Anti-Proliferative Activity and Apoptosis in Human Colon Carcinoma Cells. PloS One, 10 (2), e0117526, 2015. (Top 25% Most Cited articles of 2015 in Plos One)
  • RP‐HPLC method development, validation, and its pharmacokinetic applicability in preclinical evaluation of rhein treated with novel diacerein eutectics. Biomedical Chromatography, 2022.
  • Molecular Diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy Patients in Western Indian Population: A Comprehensive Mutation Analysis Using Amplicon Sequencing. Frontiers in genetics, 2021.
  • Cell-Penetrable Peptide-Conjugated FADD Induces Apoptosis and Regulates Inflammatory Signaling in Cancer Cells. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 2020.
  • Surface modified PAMAM dendrimers with gallic acid inhibit, cell proliferation, cell migration and inflammatory response to augment apoptotic cell death in human colon carcinoma cells. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2020.
  • Evaluation of antimitotic activity of herbal extracts using plant‐based model systems and their cytotoxic potential against human colon carcinoma cells. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 2021.
  • Leishmania donovani adenylate kinase 2a prevents ATP-mediated cell cytolysis in macrophages. Parasitology International, 2019.
  • Silibinin, A Natural Blend In Polytherapy Formulation For Targeting Cd44v6 Expressing Colon Cancer Stem Cells. Scientific Reports, 2018.
  • Synthesis, characterization and biological application of 5-quinoline 1, 3, 5-trisubstituted pyrazole based platinum (ii) complexes. MedChemComm. 2018.
  • Design, synthesis, pharmacological evaluation and DNA interaction studies of binuclear Pt (II) complexes with pyrazolo [1, 5‐a] pyrimidine scaffold. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2018.
  • Design, synthesis, MTT assay, DNA interaction studies of platinum(II) complexes. Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics, 1-18, 2017.
  • Quercetin Protects Necrotic Insult and Promotes Apoptosis by Attenuating the Expression of RAGE and its ligand HMGB1 in Human Breast Adenocarcinoma cells. IUBMB Life, 67 (5), 361-373, 2015.
  • Advanced Glycation End Products mediated oxidative stress and regulated cell death signalling in cancer. Handbook of Oxidative Stress and Cancer, 2020.
  • Effect of Sucrose Concentration on In-vitro growth of Mustard Seedlings. Phytotechnology: Emerging Trends, Chapter-33, 2009.

Ms. Nidhi Saxena

List of Publication:

  • Role of dietary natural food as a therapeutic drug to prevent lung cancer: Phytochemicals as an Epigenetic Modifier in Cancer Prevention, Chapter-4, IOP Publishing, 2023, 4-1 to 4-39. https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/978-0-7503-5252-9ch4
  • Bacterial Decolorization of Reactive Red: Strategic Bioremediation of Textile Dye.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 2018, 7(9): 147-156.  https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.709.019
  • Factors affecting in vitro propagation of bacopa monniera, The Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2016 (5).
  • Conventional method for saponin extraction from chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. Et Fernand, Global J Res. Med. Plants & Indigen. Med., 2014, Volume 3(2): 33–39

List of Projects undertaken

  • Mushroom Cultivation (Mushroom source of high protein)- SSIP, Atmiya University, Rajkot funded by KCST, Gujarat
  • Influencing Gut Microbiota to reduce Malnutrition in Gujarat region funded by SEED Money project, Atmiya University, Rajko

Ms. Shivani tank

List of Publication:

  • Book chapter "Appraisal of Organic and Inorganic Nanomaterials in Cellular Microenvironment ISBN: 9780367271824,0367271826"

Ms. radhika joshi

List of Publication:

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