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Nacharam Road,Hyderabad,Telangana,India

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Welcome to Department of Microbiology

About

The Department of Microbiology has its inception in the year 1994 and upgraded with the introduction of P.G course in the year 2000. The Department of Microbiology has an excellent infrastructure which provides the students with the ambience necessary for them to understand and practice advanced techniques in Microbiology.

The Department has expanded the Master’s program by including interval projects in the curriculum, which helps the students to succeed in an ever changing scientific environment. The members of the Faculty are well experienced to continue their impressive accomplishment as leaders in their respective field and have engineered the success of the Department. The Department of Microbiology has an excellent infrastructure with two well-equipped labs and an instrumentation room with all modern instruments. The Microbiology section of our Library has nearly 1282 books and the Departmental Library has nearly 132 titles.

The Department is acknowledged as one of the best among the Affiliated Colleges of University for its excellent teaching, infrastructure and Academic performance of the students.

Objectives

Objectives of our Department are as follows:

  • To prepare students to excel in the field of Microbiology and prepare professionally competent individuals. 
  • To familiarize the students with basics to advanced concepts of Microbiology.
  • To facilitate the latest information in the field of Microbiology to advance their career.
  • The Department philosophy is to encompass diverse areas and topics that gives a broad research perspective.
  • To develop students with necessary and appropriate laboratory skills and techniques.
Projects

Staff Projects

  • A staff project by Dr.S.Sreedevi & Ms.Rajeetha Mondal on Microbiological Studies of waste water treated in constructed wetlands in collaboration with Bluedrop enviro Pvt.Ltd,Gachibowli,Hyderabad
  • Dr. S. Sreedevi –Minor Research Project sponsored by UGC titled “Isolation of Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria (PSB) from Soil and Evaluating their Role on Plant Growth Promotion”. Duration: 2 years (2015-2017)

Student Projects

OUTHOUSE PROJECT

  • G. Madhulika (M.Sc. Microbiology) worked as a trainee in 2 projects entitled ”Fungal Genomic Analysis” and “Inhibition of mosquitoacetylcholineesterase by compounds derived from American weed, Eupatorium” from 24-5-16 to 25-8-16 in Biology division, CSIR-IICT under the supervision of Dr.Ramars Amanchy , Scientist, QRS, Biology Division, IICT.

INHOUSE PROJECTS

  • II MSc students, M.Vani, D.Alekhya, M.Swetha, C.Srilatha, K. Manasa, N. Sumalatha and P.Deepthi -“Microbial Dynamics of Composting of Solid Wet Waste of St. Pious College Campus” under the guidance of Dr. K. Vindhya Vasini Roy.
  • II  and III BSc students- Vineetha, Sravani, Manogna, Alekhya, Neeharika, Bhavya, Shravani and Sucharita -“Biological treatment of Waste Water using Bacterial Consortium” under the guidance of Dr. S. Sreedevi.
  • II MSc students, G, Hiranmayee,B. Haritha Meghana, A Shrisha and A. Krishna Veni-  “Screening, Identification and Charecterization of Caffeine Degrading Bacteria from Diverse Soils of Hyderabad” under the guidance of Mrs. Pritha Ghosh.
  • II MSc students, T.Vandana, S.Kusumika, P. Sumanjali and N. Sumalatha,-”Antimicrobial Activity of Plant Products on Common Microorganisms”under the guidance of Mrs. Nazia Begum
Research & Publications
  • Dr.S.Sreedevi published a Book Chapter titled “Role of Bioprocess parameters to improve cellulase production” in book “From cellulose to cellulase: Strategies to improve Biofuel production” (9780444642233) by ELSEVIER Publications on 3rd May 2019.
  • Mrs.Pritha Ghosh published Research paper titled “ A study on different types of Media used for screening of Caffeine utilizing organisms” in International Journal of Recent Scientific Resersch ,Vol.10,Issue, 02(F), pp. 31083-31085,February 2019. ISSN:0976-3031.
  • Dr.S.Sreedevi presented a paper on ‘Bioremediation of waste water using photosynthetic bacterial isolate’at 2 day national seminar on Health, hygiene and Sanitation at Little Flower Degree College - Uppal on 26th -27th April 2019.
  • Mrs.Pritha Ghosh presented a paper on ‘Isolation & identification of soil fungi at 2 day national seminar on Health, Hygiene and Sanitation at Little Flower Degree College - Uppal on 26th -27th April 2019.
  • Mrs. Nazia begum and Ms. Rajeetha Mondal presented a paper on ‘Antibacterial Activity of Leaf, Flower And Fruit Extracts of Sterculia foetida’ at 2 day national seminar on Health, hygiene and Sanitation at Little Flower Degree College - Uppal on 26th -27th April 2019.
  • Mrs.P.L.Sravani and Ms. Ksheeraja (M.Sc. I year student) presented a paper on ‘Isolation of Air microflora of St.Pious X Degree & PG College For Women’ at 2 day national seminar on Health, hygiene and Sanitation at Little Flower Degree College - Uppal on 26th -27th April 2019.
  • Ms.Navya, Ms.CH.Srujana, Ms.V.Mounika of I MSc Microbiology won the Ist prize for Best Poster presentation award during the one day workshop on “Sensitization Workshop on Agro-Biotech Entrepreneurship” on 26th March organized by Agri Biotech Foundation, PJTSAU Campus, Rejendranagar,Hyderabad.
  • Sreedevi Sarsan*, Srilekha B, Madhulika G , Shaistha Fathima, Sai Vinisha K, Alekhya of Microbiology, published a research article “Isolation and Screening of Amylase Producing Bacteria From various Environmental Sources” in International Journal of Higher Education And Research IJHER, Vol., 7(2), 2017, 18-27.
  • Mrs Pritha Ghosh, Sneha Manipriya, Md..Tahaniyath Unissa, K.Vaishali, Shahzad Begum published a research article titled “Isoltion Of Different Types Of Fungi From Diverse Soils” in International Journal Of Scientific Research In Science and Technology 2017, IJSRST, (3)7: 862-867 (ISSN NO: 2395-6011 & 2395-602X
  • Sreedevi Sarsan contributed a chapter titled “Bacterial Volatiles for Plant Growth” in Book “Volatiles and Food Security” D.K.Choudhary et al. (eds), Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., 2017, PP. 335-353.
Events

ORGANIZED:

  • Dr.Amit Asthana, CCMB Principal Scientist delivered a guest lecture on ‘Microfluidics’ targeting the M.Sc. Microbiology students on 28th March 2019.
  • Department of Microbiology in association with Microbiologist Society of India organized Guest Lecture by Dr .A. M. Deshmukh from Dr.Babasaheb Ambedhar Marathwada University, Osmanabad, Maharashtra on the topic ‘Recent Trends in Biotechnology’ on 22nd April 2019.
  • On 28th February Department of Microbiology organized Article writing competition on “What according to you is best invention in science for people & Why?” where in 50 students participated from various groups, as a part of National science day celebrations.
  • An orientation seminar “ Career Planning” was organized for M.Sc. and MBA students and lecture was delivered by Mr.K.Venkata Ramana , Member, Task Force Committee, Higher Education, A.P. on 6th March, 2019
  • The department organised Sarcina Club activity in association with the Microbiologist Society of India, Student chapter on 28th March. As a part of the programme various activities were organized like Rangoli, Picture puzzle, eQuiz, Pictionary.
  • TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ON PHENOTYPIC METHODS OF BACTERIAL IDENTIFICATION was organised on 2nd AND 3rd NOVEMBER, 2018 Sponsored by ASM(American Society for Microbiology) Organised by St. Pious ASM student chapter Department Of Microbiology.
  • A guest lecture on “Microbial cell factories” for M.SC. Microbiology students was organized on 11th September, 2018. The resource person was Dr.Ramchander Turaga, Scientist, Dupont, Hyderabad.
  • The ASM Students Chapter, Department of Microbiology organized a poster competition on “Advances in Microbilogy.” On 6th September 2018. Twelve teams and all together 43 students took part in the competition.
  • Field Trip: ICRISATM.Sc Students visited ICRISAT( International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics) on 4th September 2018
  • An orientation seminar “Advances in science research” was organized for M.Sc. Microbiology and Biochemistry students on 28th July, 2018. The resource persons were research scholars from CCMB who explained the glimpses of research at CCMB ( Santosh, Shambavi, Ashish and Annapurna ) and also gave tips and inspiration to have careers in science field.
  • Workshop- Dr.S.Sreedevi & M.Sc I &II year students attended a training course in on “Mycotoxins-Extraction, Identification and Detoxification” on 27th October, 2017 at Agri Biotech Foundation, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
  • Orientation lecture- “Career Prospects in Life Sciences” an orientation lecture was organized for M.SC. Microbiology and Biochemistry, the resource person was, Dr.Dinesh, Scientist, CCMB on 16th August, 2017.
  •  Virtual Lecture : “Fundamentals of Microbiology” delivered by Dr. Arvind Madhavrao  Deshmukh , Prof & head, Dept of Microbiology.Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad on 12/9/2017, 10.15 AM for PG Students.
  • Field Trip: IICT visit – Ms Sravani  and students of MSc Microbiology attended  CSIR Science Exhibition at Zaheer Memorial School, IICT with M.Sc. I and II year students on September 4th, 2017.
  • Ms Sravani and II MSc Microbiology and III BCMC and MGC students Participated in FOOD TEC2 K 17 Expo , Myths revealed on 19th September,  2017,  organized by the Department of Food Technology and Management, Loyola Academy Degree and PG college.
  • As an initiative towards Scientific Social responsibility, a poster presentation on infectious diseases and prevention and treatment was done by B.Sc. and M.Sc. students for the students of O.U.Model School on 20th January, 2017.
  • Rally for Rivers- Sc. Life Sciences voluntered for missed call campaign supporting “save our rivers” an initiative by Isha Foundation.
  • Workshop on API–Analytical phenotypic index (Biomereu) to Msc Microbiology I & II year students at St Pious X Degree & PG College for Women on 13th November 2017
  • Seminar on “ Goal setting” by Lion K.S.K Jayadeva Rao for M.Sc and MBA students organized by Department of Microbiology and MBA in association with Lions Club of Hyderabad, Krishnanagar on 18th November
  • The Department of Microbiology (Institute) has signed MOU with Ashrita BioFoundation, Hyderabad in January, 2018. St. Pious X College will be considered as an “Academic Partner” for Ashrita Bio Foundation wherein Ashrita Bio Foundation will be a “Knowledge Partner” for St. Pious X College. Both the Institutions have found it mutually beneficial to collaborate for the following activities: Academic Projects, Training Programs , Consultancy Services, Guest Lecture opportunities , Membership services , Certification Programs , Event Management Support Laboratory upgradation, Certification & Incubator Assistance, Entrepreneurship development & support.
  • An Extension lecture “Career prospects in Waste Management” was organized for B.SC. life sciences in association with Ashrita Biofoundation on 29th January, 2018. The resource person was Mr. Arvindu, International Waste Management Consultant
  • S.Sreedevi delivered a virtual lecture “Isolation of pure cultures” on 12th February, 2018 in association with Micro Biosociety.
  • Department of Microbiology in association with Telangana Academy of Sciences organized a National Seminar on “Nanotechnology: Emerging Issues and Applications” on 26th February, 2018.

ATTENDED:

  • Dr S Sreedevi, Ms Rajeetha Mondal, Mrs P.L Sravani along with 16 I & II MSc Microbiology students attended the 59th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India, and International Symposium on Host Pathogen Interactions From 9th – 12th December 2018, organized by School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad in association with Department of Microbiology, Osmania University.
  • Dr S Sreedevi, Ms Rajeetha Mondal, Mrs P.L Sravani attended ISME-AMI mini workshop on ‘Art of Publication & Communication’ held on 11th December 2018.
  • Dr. Vindhya Vasini Roy Head Department of Microbiology attended a two day national conference cum workshop on outcome based education in collaboration with Commissionerate of collegiate education Government of Telangana on 19th & 20th November,2018.
  • Dr.Vindhya Vasini roy attended a National Workshop on ‘Recent technological innovations in teaching, learning & evaluation for quality Higher education’ on 18th & 19th March, 2019 organized by research committee at Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam, Tamil nadu.
  • Dr.S.Sreedevi, Mrs.Pritha Ghosh, Mrs.P.L.Sravani, Mrs. Nazia begum and Ms. Rajeetha Mondal attended 2 day national seminar on Health, hygiene and Sanitation at Little Flower Degree College- Uppal on 26th -27th April 2019
  • Dr.S.Sreedevi attended national Seminar on “Corporate Academia Partnership-Fostering Innovation & Entrepreneurship” organized by IOAC of St.Ann’s College for Women on 25th March,2019. Mrs. Nazia Begum , Mrs. Swarnalatha along with 90 B.Sc. III year students went for an educational trip to NIN , Tarnaka on 27th March, 2019
  • Mrs.P.L.Sravani attended a workshop on “Outcome Based Education” organized by IQAC of Bhavan’s Vivekananda College on 28th March 2019.
  • Mrs. Pritha Ghosh along with 24 M.Sc. I Microbiology students attended a one day workshop on “Sensitization Workshop on Agro-Biotech Entrepreneurship” on 26th March organized by Agri Biotech Foundation, PJTSAU Campus, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
  • Dr.S.Sreedevi ,Mrs.Pritha Ghosh along with Ist & IInd M.Sc Microbiology students went for a Educational Visit to IICT Campus for IICT Poster Day on 2nd April 2019.
  • Dr.Vindhya Vasini Roy,Dr.S.Sreedevi along with 22 IInd M.Sc Microbiology students visited CCMB ihub,Uppal on 9th Arril 2019.
  • Five M.Sc II Microbiology students Annapurna, Swati, K.G Ramya, A.Avanthika and G. Sharanmai attended a National Workshop on Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology & Micro-Array Data analysis on February 15th & 16th 2019 conducted by Make Intern IIT-Kharagpur. Avanthika MSc II Microbiology Student was selected for Round -2 at IIT-Kharagpur. MSc II year Students participated in Two Day National Seminar on “Innovations in Nanobiotecnology on 27 & 28th February, 2019 at Bhavans Vivekananda College, Hyderabad. Ramya from II M.Sc.won Ist Prize in quiz competition. Swathi, Ramya & Annapurna presented a poster on ‘Heavy Metal Tolerance of Fungal Isolates & their Potential as Biosorbents.’ Swathi, Ramya & Annapurna participated in scientific writing competition.
  • On 25-27 th february 30 students of St.pious X Degree & PG College for Women along with Dr.S.Sreedevi attended Bio-Asia Conference 2019 at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Hyderabad in collaboration with TASK for the inauguration of Pilot Project “Vaccine Skill Development Programme”.
  • 13 IIIB.Sc students S.Haripriya, G.Namratha, Kavyasritha, B.Sushma(IIIBcMC), K.Ramyakrishna, B.Nikitha(IIIMGC), K.Supriya, V.Anjani, T.Sahithi, K.Radhika(IIIMBC), Garima, J.Sanjana, B.Sudhasree(IIIMZC) from microbiology are being trained for the Vaccine skill development course of 100 hours duration ( 70 hours theory & 30 hrs practicals) organized by Government of Telangana in association with TASK & vaccine companies- Bharat Biotech, Biological E, Shantha Biotech and Indian Immunologicals.
  • 36 M.Sc Ist year students attended NPTEL online courses -20 on the topic Human Molecular Genetics,1 on Bioreactors, 15 on Demistifiying Brain during 28th January to 22nd February 2019.
  • 30 M.Sc IInd year students attended NPTEL online courses -14 on the topic Human Molecular Genetics,1 on Introduction to Professional Scientific Communication , 15 on Principles of Downstream Techniques in Bioprocess during 28th January to 22nd February 2019.The students appeared online exam on 31st march 2019.
  • 12 Students of Microbiology participated in Idea Competition 2019 organised by Institution’s Innovation Council in association with MHRD Govt. of India on 13th March 2019 – Anushka Aravind & T.Harsha (II BCMC) , Aishwarya & Ritisha (II BCMC), Ksheeraja & Chandana ( I M.Sc. ), Suvidha ( II M.Sc. Microbiology), Swarnalatha ( II M.sc. Microbiology), Ayesha (II M.sc. Microbiology), Bhanu (I M.Sc. ), Anusha & Dedeepya ( IM.Sc.).
  • Dr S.Sreedevi ( Lecturer), Ramya ,Sharanmai & Avanthika of II M.Sc Microbiology attended Awareness programme on “Innovative Technologies for Start ups” Organised by AIC – ALEAP WE-HUB on 27th October 2018 at ALEAP industrial estate, Gajularamaram, Kukatpally Hyderabad.
  • B.Sc Students III MGC Shravya , Tejaswini, D Prathyusha participated in punch line competition on 26th September CCMB Open day and won prizes for the same.
    • Annapurna of II M.Sc Microbiology attended four week NPTEL online course “ Biomedical Nanotechnology” from 28th August 2018.
  • Ramya, Avantika, Shaheen, Amreen of II M.Sc Microbiology attended A Summit on the New food revolution-The Future of Protein on 24th August at IICT , Hyderabad.
  • Mrs Nazia Begum and Ms Rajeetha Mondal of Department of Microbiology participated in the workshop conducted on “Animal Cell Culture,” held at DBT OU ISLARE, CFRD, Osmania University, Hyderabad from 26th – 28th June , 2018.
  • Mrs. Pritha Ghosh of Department of Microbiology attended webinar on Latest Strategy for CSIR NET & FSSAI Exam hosted by Shekhar Suman, Dr Urmimala Ray, Dr Rashmi Sanyal, Dr Suphiya Parveen, Dr Kajol Patel, Dr Priyanajan Ghosh on 26 July 2018.
  • M Rajeetha Mondal and 5 IIMSc microbiology students participated in the Nano3Bio dissemination event entitled “The Future of Chitosans” held on 20 th September, 2017 organised by Department of Plant Sciences, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, INDIA.
  • Dr. S. Sreedevi attended a State Level Faculty Development Program on “ Research Process, Publications, Evaluation and Challenges in Research” on 21st October, 2017 organised by Department of MCA at Loyola Academy Degree & PG College , Alwal, Secunderabad.
  • K. Vindhya Vasini.Roy & Dr. S. Sreedevi along with students (B.Sc & M.Sc) attended the 6 th Dr. M.V.N Shirodkar memorial lecture titled “The Journey of Development of the Indian Rotavirus Vaccine” deliverted by Padmavibushan Dr. M.K. Bhan on 11th December 2017 at IICT auditorium organized by TAS
  • S.Sreedevi participated in regional workshop on “Research Based Pedagogical Tools” held in Bhavans Vivekananda College, Secunderabad, Telangana funded by DST and organized by Center of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education , IISER, Pune and Bhavans Vivekananda College from 17 Jan – 19 Jan, 2018.
  • Nazia Begum and Ms.P.LSravani participated in “ Science Outreach Program for Teachers – Meet the Scientists” held at Bhavans Vivekananda College, Secunderabad, Telangana in collaboration with CCMB on 27th January 2018.

FACULTY AS RESOURCE PERSON

  • Dr,S.Sreedevi, Head gave a guest lecture at Siddhartha PG College,Kukatpally on the topic ‘Microbial Enzymes & Cellulase Production’on 20th April 2019.
  • Dr.S.Sreedevi attended BOS meeting of st.Ann’s College Mehidipatnam on 11th February 2019.
  • Dr.S.Sreedevi attended BOS meeting at Osmania University , Administrative building on 22nd April, 2019
  • Mrs. K.Swarnalatha gave a virtual lecture on DNA as genetic material on 22nd January, 2019.

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:

  • ‘Share A Meal’ –M.Sc Microbiology students and Dr.VindhyaVasini Roy went to Shradha Orphange, Boduppal on 15 th April,2019.
  • On 15TH March, 2018 Dr. Vindhya Vasini Roy, Mrs. K. Swarna Latha, Ms. Rajeetha Mondal and Students of B.Sc. Microbiology went to Divya Disha Orphanage as part of Share a meal programme.
  • Extension activity “Medical camp” was organized at Murukula Basti, Nacharam in association with Dept. of Arts as a part of “Slum Adoption under ISR” on 28th January, 2018
Labs and other facilities:

The Department of Microbiology has an excellent infrastructure with two well-equipped labs and an instrumentation room with all modern instruments Bioreactor.

  • PCR
  • Binocular & Monocular Olympus Microscopes
  • Laminar airflow
  • Fermenter
  • UV-Vis spectrophotometer
  • Western blotter
  • Phase contrast microscope
  • Lyophilizer
  • BOD incubator
  • Orbital shaking incubator
  • High-speed refrigerated centrifuges
  • Incubators
  • Electronic balances
  • Incubators
  • Hot air Oven
Achievements
  • S. Sreedevi  Dr.S.Sreedevi was awarded “Best Citizen of India Gold Medal Award” for outstanding achievement in science education on 26th January by Global Economic progress and Research Association, Bangalore.
  • S. Sreedevi  Dr.S.Sreedevi is recognized and appointed as Executive Council Member, Microbiologist Society, India from 2019-2021 (12 March , 2019).
  • S. Sreedevi  Dr. K. Vindhya Vasini Roy & Dr.S.Sreedevi are enrolled as life members of Indian Women Scientist Association, (IWSA) May 15th 2019.
  • S. Sreedevi  was awarded the prestigious Academic Award BEST SCIENTIST AWARD in recognition and contribution to the field of MICROBIOLOGY for the academic year 2015-16 by the International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation on the eve of IMRFs 43 rd International Conference on Science, Technology, Women Studies, Business & social sciences 2016 on 3rd November, 2016 at Goa.
  • S.Sreedevi has been awarded Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the quality of the journal “Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology”.
  • Pritha Ghosh, Dept of Microbiology has been awarded Best paper for the research paper titled “Isolation of Cellulase Producing Bacteria from Environmental Sources” at a two day International Conference on Microbiology, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (ICMAES-2016) organized by Department of Microbiology at St. Pious X Degree & PG College, Hyderabad on 1-2 September 2016 in collaboration with International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation (IMRF) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
  • S. Sreedevi was awarded the YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD  at DNA2012 International Conference “Innovations in the Changing World” organized by BioAxis DNA Research Centre in association with HCU, sponsored by DST during from 15th -16th, December 2012.
  • Reviewer: Dr. S. Sreedevi has been awarded Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the quality of the journal “Physical Science International Journal”
Clubs

SARCINA CLUB

The department’s club "SARCINA" was launched with an idea to promote students interest and development in microbiology and involve them in advance scientific knowledge through personal associations and interchange of ideas. The activities of the club include Poster presentations, Paper presentations, quiz competitions, group discussions.

Sarcina club Activity: A poster presentation on causative agents, prevention and treatment of various food borne, water borne, vector borne and sexually transmitted diseases were prepared by B.Sc. and M.Sc. students and displayed in the college premises for all the staff and students on 20th January, 2017.

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