Biotechnology Research Centre
The Department of Biotechnology is a recognized research centre of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (Ref: MSU/RES/REGN/R.C/RC: Syndicate Resolution No: 03 dated 14‑08‑2008). Its objective is to support faculty members and students of the institute in collaborative research in biotechnology. The department maintains well‑equipped laboratories for Molecular Biology, Plant Tissue Culture, Fermentation Technology, Animal Cell Culture, Marine Biotechnology and Microbial Technology, and has a strong record of research and publications. Dr. W. A. Manjusha (Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology) received a DST‑funded research project under the AGROTECH Scheme, and guidance is provided for M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. candidates in completing their research projects and publications in reputed journals.
Research Supervisors
Dr. W. A. Manjusha
Head, Biotechnology Research Centre
Marine Biotechnology Microbial Technology
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Research Scholar Details
Complete list of doctoral research scholars registered under the Biotechnology Research Centre (recognized by MSU).
Jency George
Reg. No: 18113082022004 | 10-01-2018
Development of a Biomimetic Marine Sponge Collagen – Hydroxyapatite Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering
J. S. Josphine
Reg. No: 17223082022002 | 10-08-2017
Study on Microbial Diversity, Phylogenetic Relationship, Screening and Identification of Antifoultants from Marine Microbes
Jegan S R
Reg. No: 17223082021003 | 10-08-2017
Molecular Inventory of seaweed associated Microbial Symbionts and Screening of Bioactive compound from selected seaweed.
Sony J B
Reg. No: 20213082022006 | 30.12.2020
Potential of enzyme isolated from marine microorganism in bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Aliya Lathief
Reg. No: 22213082022009 | 05.12.2022
Isolation, Characterisation, Identification and Immunomodulatory potential of probiotic bacteria from marine samples
Anisha V.R
Reg. No: 22113082022007 | 27.05.2022
Isolation and characterization of pigments from halophilic bacteria and its application in textile industry
Briscilla C
Reg. No: 23113082022002 | 10.05.2023
Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of Quercetin from Syzygium cumini against Type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Jesvin Bency
Reg. No: 17213082022001 | 10 Aug 2017
Invitro and Insilico Pharmacological Studies, Genetic Diversity and Conservation of Amaranthus viridis in Selected Regions of Western Ghats
Anitha C
Reg. No: 18123082022002 | 10 Jan 2018
Extraction, Characterization and Pharmacological Investigation of Phytochemicals from Coconut (cocos nucifera inflorescence)
Sherija SV
Reg. No: 18113082022005 | 10 Jan 2018
Impact of soil Factors and Genetic Diversity on the Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Properties of Canthium parviflorum in Different Regions of western ghats, India
Aswany Thomas
Reg. No: 18113082021001 | 10 Jan 2018
Pharmacological and Phytochemical Investigation of Some Selected Medicinal Plants of the Western Ghats of Kerala, India.
S. R. Bhagyasree
Reg. No: 20113082022001 | 11 Mar 2020
Diversity and biodegradation potential of microorganisms associated with the effluent of selected automobile service station in Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu
Friya G
Reg. No: 23113082022003 | 10th May 2023
Seasonal variation in Phytochemicals, Pharmacological effects and Gene expression study of Acalypha fruticosa in kanyakumari district Tamilnadu
Jithin S. S
Reg. No: 199213082021005 | 29-08-2019
Automatic classification of pathological breast cancer images based on convolutional neural networks
Reshmi R. P
Reg. No: 20213082022005 | 30-12-2020
Drug discovery approaches and gene expression studies of biomarkers in Ficus racemosa against MCF-7 cancer cell line
Greeshma V. John
Reg. No: 23113082022004 | 10-05-2023
Evaluation of Phytochemical compounds of therapeutic interest in selected traditional medicinal plants from agasthyarkoodam, trivandrum district and its application in anti-fertility
R. Rajini
Reg. No: 18223082022001 | 19-7-2018
In-silico Bioperspectives and Biotechnological Approach of Two Medicinal Botanical Extracts against Urolithiasis
Aruna S. I
Reg. No: 19213082022001 | 22/07/2019
Exploration of hub protein centered in-silico and biological insights for diagnostic, antidote to Parkinson's Disease
Deena Raj K. M.
Reg. No: 19213082022006 | 17-07-2019
Biological Perspectives of Aromatic Root powder and its potential effect on food spoilage Bacterial strains
Monisha J. J
Reg. No: 19213082022002 | 22/07/2019
Exploration of Therapeutically Potential of Neutraceutical from Spirulina in combination with Lycopene and Chlorophyll Pigments of two chosen Medicinal Plants