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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
Dr. W. A. Manjusha

Head, Biotechnology Research Centre

Marine Biotechnology Microbial Technology

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Dr. P. A. Mary Helen
Dr. P. A. Mary Helen

Research Supervisor

Pharmacology Medicinal Plants

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Dr. S. Justin Raj
Dr. S. Justin Raj

Research Supervisor

Cancer Biology Drug Design

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Dr. S. Sujatha
Dr. S. Sujatha

Research Supervisor

Nutraceuticals Computational Biology

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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

Research Title

Development of a Biomimetic Marine Sponge Collagen – Hydroxyapatite Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering

J. S. Josphine

Reg. No: 17223082022002  |  10-08-2017

Research Title

Study on Microbial Diversity, Phylogenetic Relationship, Screening and Identification of Antifoultants from Marine Microbes

Jegan S R

Reg. No: 17223082021003  |  10-08-2017

Research Title

Molecular Inventory of seaweed associated Microbial Symbionts and Screening of Bioactive compound from selected seaweed.

Sony J B

Reg. No: 20213082022006  |  30.12.2020

Research Title

Potential of enzyme isolated from marine microorganism in bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Aliya Lathief

Reg. No: 22213082022009  |  05.12.2022

Research Title

Isolation, Characterisation, Identification and Immunomodulatory potential of probiotic bacteria from marine samples

Anisha V.R

Reg. No: 22113082022007  |  27.05.2022

Research Title

Isolation and characterization of pigments from halophilic bacteria and its application in textile industry

Briscilla C

Reg. No: 23113082022002  |  10.05.2023

Research Title

Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of Quercetin from Syzygium cumini against Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

Jesvin Bency

Reg. No: 17213082022001  |  10 Aug 2017

Research Title

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

Research Title

Extraction, Characterization and Pharmacological Investigation of Phytochemicals from Coconut (cocos nucifera inflorescence)

Sherija SV

Reg. No: 18113082022005  |  10 Jan 2018

Research Title

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

Research Title

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

Research Title

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

Research Title

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

Research Title

Automatic classification of pathological breast cancer images based on convolutional neural networks

Reshmi R. P

Reg. No: 20213082022005  |  30-12-2020

Research Title

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

Research Title

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

Research Title

In-silico Bioperspectives and Biotechnological Approach of Two Medicinal Botanical Extracts against Urolithiasis

Aruna S. I

Reg. No: 19213082022001  |  22/07/2019

Research Title

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

Research Title

Biological Perspectives of Aromatic Root powder and its potential effect on food spoilage Bacterial strains

Monisha J. J

Reg. No: 19213082022002  |  22/07/2019

Research Title

Exploration of Therapeutically Potential of Neutraceutical from Spirulina in combination with Lycopene and Chlorophyll Pigments of two chosen Medicinal Plants

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