Projects

Staff and Student Projects 2022-23

M.Sc Student Projects

• Project titled Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles from Spice extracts and evaluation of their antimicrobial properties for M.Sc.II year Students Shreya Deshpande, P. Vennela, C.H. Shirisha, K. Shirisha Reddy, Y. Alekhya, S. Shreya, D. Padmaja under the guidance of Dr.S.Sreedevi.
• Project titled Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles from Fruit peels and evaluation of their antimicrobial properties for M.Sc.II year Students Vysnavi Bhat, K. Varshali, B. Shivani, E. Keerthi and N. Priyanka under the guidance of Mrs. Preetha Ghosh
• Project titled Bacterial Analysis of Drinking water samples for M.Sc.II year Students Yukthika, Srividya, Swathi, Divya, Sireesha, Ahhila, Sravani, Soumya, Navya under the guidance of Dr. B. Susmitha.
• Project titled Molecular cloning Of Ampicillin Resistance gene In prokaryotic vector for M.Sc.II year Students . Srija, S. Ashritha, R. Pravlika, Pragathi under the guidance of K.Madhavi from Xperbio Labs,Uppal,Hyderabd.
• Project titled Molecular cloning Of Green fluorescent protein In prokaryotic vector for M.Sc.II year Students . Pallavi, Vishali, Keerthana and Project titled Molecular cloning Of Neomycin resistance gene In prokaryotic vector for M.Sc.II year Students . B.Shivani, Bavani,Sonali under the guidance of K.Madhavi from Xperbio Labs,Uppal,Hyderabd

Staff and Student Projects 2021-22

M.Sc Student Projects

• Isolation & Screening of Probiotic LAB from food samples- Dr.S.Sreedevi
• Production & Quality Evaluation of Wine from Fruits - Dr.S.Sreedevi
• Bioethanol Production by Chemical and Enzymatic Hydrolysis using Different Lignocellulosic Sources- Dr.G. Sai Prashanthi
• Synthesis of Nanoparticals from medicinal plants- Mrs. Pritha Ghosh

B.Sc Academic Projects

1. Phyllosphere Microflora of Medicinal & Non-Medicinal Plants - A Comparitive Study
   M.AngelinaRachal,B.Nikitha,JuveriaBegum,Sr.Thanusha&T.Varshitha
   Supervisor-Mrs.P.L.Sravani
2. Microbial Analysis of Packged Drinking Water
   Likitha Battula, Arjuman Muskaan , Shaik Shameen Begum, E.Vyshnavi&G.Ruchitha
   Supervisor-Dr.B.Susmitha
3. Bacteriological Examination Of MASK
   Saffia Sultana, Ritu Singh, Srujana, Shirisha& Lasaya
   Supervisor-Mrs.K.Swarnalatha
4. Normal Flora of Skin
   A.Akila, T.Ruchitha,B.Raja Kumari,V.Sathya Deepthi & D.Preethi
   Supervisor-Mrs.Rajeetha Mondal
5. Microorganisms on Toilet Door Handles
   N.Shreya, Mohamad Rafiya, Priyanka & R.Tanuja
   Supervisor-Mrs.Rajeetha Mondal
6. Anti-Microbial Activity of Spices
   M.Praveena, Aliya Unnisa Begum, M.Sathvika & M.Archana
   Supervisor-Mrs.K.Swarnaltha

Research & Publications

• Dr. B. Susmitha coauthored a text book titled ‘Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology’ for II BSc., Sem III (Biotechnology) published by Divya Lakshmi Publishers & Distributors (DLPD), Meerut -250001, UP ISBN-978-93-91576-24-0.
• Dr. B. Susmitha coauthored a text book titled ‘Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology’ for II BSc., Sem III (Biotechnology) published by Divya Lakshmi Publishers & Distributors (DLPD), Meerut -250001, UP ISBN-978-93-91576-24-0.
• Dr. B. Susmitha authored a text book titled ‘Microbial Diversity’ (With Practicals) for Ist B.Sc., Sem II (Microbiology), published by Divya Lakshmi Publishers & Distributors (DLPD), Meerut -250001, UP ISBN-978-93-91576-84-4.
• Sreedevi Sarsan “Microbial Phytases - Production, Properties and Applications” LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2013. ISBN No: 978-3-659-39174-3.

Book Chapters

• Dr.S.Sreedevi ,Shanthipriya,Sindhura& Dr.Sai Prasanthi published a book chapter titled “Microbial Mediated Synthesis of Nanoparticles and their role in Bioethanol Production” in the book titled Nanobioenergy: Application and Sustainability Assessment, Eds-Manish Srivastava & P.K.Mishra,Springer Nature,Singapore Pte Ltd. pp. 169-210, 2022. ISBN 978-981-19-6233-2
• Dr. S. Sreedevi, Dr. B.Susmitha has published a paper titled Skill enhancement among Science Graduates - Challenges & Opportunities in book "Implementation of NEP in Higher Education Institutions" Paramount Publishing House, 2022. ISBN-978-93-03259-86-8
• Dr.S. Sreedevi, Dr. P. Padmalatha, Dr. Anjana Shukla have published a Book chapter titled “Plant growth promoting fungi: Mechanisms and applications” in book “Mycology: Current and future Developments”, Eds: Shanthipriya Ajmera et al., 2022, 4: 99-122 published by Bentham Science publishers Pte. Ltd, Singapore.
• Sreedevi Sarsan, Arun Pandiyan, A. Vimala Rodhe, Sridevi Jagavati contributed to a book chapter “Synergistic Interactions Among Microbial Communities” In: Singh R.P., Manchanda G., Bhattacharjee K., Panosyan H. (eds) Microbes in Microbial Communities: An ecological and Applied Perspectives. Springer, Singapore pp1-37, 2021. ISBN 978-981-16-5616-3.
• Sreedevi Sarsan, Vindhya Vasini Roy K, Vimala Rodhe A, and Sridevi Jagavati published book chapter 7 “Advances in Bioethanol Production: Processes and Technologies” in book “Bioenergy Research: Commercial Opportunities & Challenges, Clean Energy Production Technologies” M. Srivastava et al. (eds.), Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021. ISBN 978-981-16-1189-6
• Dr. S. Sreedevi and P.L. Sravani Contributed a Book Chapter titled “Biopreservation of food using Bacteriocins” in book ‘Educationfor future- An archive of Humanities, Scienceand Technology for sustainable Development” Eds: Alex George, Shanthipriya Ajmera, Ramchander Merugu, JoffNjavallil. Media House & S.M. Books Publications. P.No. 689-701, 2020. ISBN: 978-93-88989-61-9.
• Sreedevi Sarsan , Ramchander Merugu contributed to a chapter “Role of Bioprocess parameters to improve cellulase production: Part II” In book titled ‘New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering- From cellulose to cellulase:Strategies to improve biofuel production’, Editors: Neha Srivastava, Manish Srivastava, P.K.Mishra, P.W.Ramteke and Ram Lakhan Singh, ©Elsevier Publications, pp.77-97, 2019. ISBN -13: 978-0444642233.
• Dr.Sreedevi Sarsan, and Dr.VindhyaVasini Roy published a book chapter “ Algal Biofuels – Types and production technologies” in book “ Bioenergy Research – Evaluating strategies for commercialisation and sustainability” Eds: Neha Srivastava and Manish Srivastava. Wiley Publications. 10 Chapter. Pp 209-244, 2021. ISBN: 9781119772095.
• Sreedevi Sarsan, Ramchander Merugu contributed to a book chapter “Role of Bioprocess parameters to improve cellulase production: Part II”In book titled ‘New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering- From cellulose to cellulase:Strategies to improve biofuel production, Editors: Neha Srivastava, Manish Srivastava, P.K.Mishra, P.W.Ramteke and Ram Lakhan Singh, ©Elsevier Publications, pp.77-97, 2019. ISBN -13: 978-0444642233
• Sreedevi Sarsan contributed to a book chapter ‘Bacterial Volatiles for Plant Growth’ In Volatiles and Food Security- Role of Volatiles in Agro-ecosystems, Editors:Devendra K.Choudhary, Anil K. Sharma, Prachi Agarwal, Ajit Varma, Narendra Tuteja, © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. pp 335-354, 2017. ISBN: 978-981-10-5552-2
• Dr.S.Sreedevi and B. Haritha Pavani M.Sc. microbiology student contributed a book chapter titled “ Environmental Impacts of COVID 19 lockdown in India “ in book “Impact of Lockdown on education, economy & Environment in India”, Eds: Dr. Sreedevi Sarsan et al., Ideal International E- publication pvt. Ltd., P.no. 236-240, 2020. ISBN:978-93-89817-31-7

Research Papers

• 1.Sreedevi Sarsan,Ksheeraja, Dedeepya, Supriya, Anusha published a research article “A study on Efficiency of constructed Wetlands in removal of pathogenic Bacteria”, Indian Journal of Environmental Protection , 2021, 41 ( 9):1041-1045
• 2.Dr. Sreedevi Sarsan is one of the Co-authors of research article “Indigenomes: a comprehensive resource of genetic variants from over 1000 Indian genomes”, Nucleic acids research, 2020, gkaa923,1-8.
• 3.Dr. Sreedevi Sarsan, A.Vineetha, K.Bala Manogna, Naga Shravani, V.Alekhya Dept. of Microbiology, published a research article “ Bioremediation of waste water using a photosynthetic Bacterial Isolate” in International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological sciences, IJPBS Volume 9 Special Issue 2, 2019 , 60-63
• 4.Mrs.Pritha Ghosh, Hiranmayee G, Haritha Meghana B, Shireesha A., Krishnaveni 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.
• 5.Sreedevi Sarsan*, Srilekha B, Madhulika G , Shaistha Fathima, Sai Vinisha K, Alekhya Dept. 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.
• 6.Mrs Pritha Ghosh, K.Sneha Manipriya, Md..Tahaniyath Unissa, K.Vaishali, Shahzad Begum published a research article titled “Isolation 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)
• Mrs Pritha Ghosh, J. Deepa, R.S. Shravani, Maria Angelina, Celestina published a research article titled “Isolation Of Oil Degrading Strains from Soli Samples” in International Journal for Research In Applied Science & Engineering Technology 2017, IJRASET, Volume 6 Issue II, February 2018 1092-1096 (ISSN NO: 2321-9653)
• Dr.S.Sreedevi published a research article titled “Effect of Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria Bacillus PSB24 on growth of Tomato plants” in International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences , 2016, 5 (7):311-320 (ISSN no: 2319-7706)
• Dr.S.Sreedevi (2015) Isolation and screening of PSB from rhizosphere soil of different crop plants, International Multidisciplinary research foundation (IMRF) journal Life sciences International Research Journal, 2(2): 369-373. (ISSN no: 2347 8691)
• Dr.S.Sreedevi (2015) Solid waste Generation and its Management- A Case Study, International Science Congress Association (ISCA) journal International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, 4(1): 90-93.
• 11.Sreedevi S., Reddy B.N. (2013) Identification of Phytase producing Bacteria C43 isolated from cattle shed soil samples of Hyderabad, A.P., Helix, 1: 238-242.
• S. Sreedevi, B.N.Reddy (2013) Screening for efficient phytase producing bacterial strains from different soils, International Journal of Biosciences, 3 (1): 76-85.
• Sreedevi S. and Reddy B.N (2013) Purification and Biochemical Characterization of Phytase from newly isolated Bacillus subtilis C43, Advanced Biotech, 12 (08):1-6.
• Sreedevi Sarsan (2013) A Review on Role of Microbial Phytases in Agriculture, Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 3(5):91 -99.
• 15.Sreedevi Sarsan (2013) Effect of storage of water in different metal vessels on coliforms Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci., 2(11): 24-29.
• S. Sreedevi & B.N. Reddy (2012) Isolation, screening and optimization of phytase production from newly isolated Bacillus sp. C 43, International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological sciences, 2(2): 218-231.
• Sarsan Sreedevi and Bhumi Narsimha Reddy (2012) Substrate optimization for phytase production from newly isolated Bacillus subtilis, World Journal of Science and Technology, 2 (7): 08-13.
• Sreedevi S. and Reddy B.N (2012) Effect of metal ions on production and activity of newly isolated Bacillus subtilis C43, International research Journal of Pharmaceutical & Applied Sciences, 2(6): 221-225.

Articles

• Dr.Sreedevi Published an Article titled “ Dengue Fever” in Jignasa 2015-16, Hindi Annual Scientific Journal, Special Issue: Communicable Diseases (CCMB), 2016, Issue 14: P.No. 22-26.(ISSN :0972-4311).

Conference Proceedings

• Pritha Ghosh, Deepthi Cheruvu, V.Poorna Praveena, B. Susmitha, R.V. Vineela, B. Greeshma Salomi; P. Sai Priya, M. Durga Bhavani published a research article titled “Green Synthesis of Iron Nanoparticles From Medicinal Plants” in Proceedings of National Conference on Recent Advances in Green and Sustainable Chemical Sciences 20th to 21st January,2023, 1st ed., Paramount Publishing House. ISBN 978-93-95944-30-4
• Dr.S.Sreedevi published a review article titled “Positive impact of PSB in agriculture in Proceedings of the two day national seminar “Impact of scientific advances on society (ISAS – 2015)” p.no:- 80, 2015. (ISBN NO: 978-93-84648-95-4)
• S. Sreedevi Biochemical Characterization of Phytase from newly isolated Bacillus subtilis C43., Conference of the International Journal of Arts & Sciences., Toronto,Canada6(3): 293-302, 2013.

Events

Events 2022-23

Seminars conducted:

• Department of Microbiology organized a Nationl Webinar on Insilico Biology – Tools and Technologies for Faculty and PG Students on 29th July 2022. The speaker was Mrs.Srijan Banerjee from MAKUT, West Bengal.

Workshop:

• Hands on Training cum Work shop on Cultivation and Processing of Mushrooms in collaboration with Swastika Enterprise, Hyderabad on 13-14th Feb., 2023 at St Pious X Degree & PG College for Women. The resource persons were P Mahesh Kumar , Director and S. Sai Manisha from Swastika Enterprise.
• Department of Microbiology in Collaboration with M2 Tech Hub IDA organized Hands on Training Cum Workshop on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) on 22nd September,2022 at M2 Tech Hub IDA, Uppal . 23 B.Sc Microbiology Final year Students accompanied by Mrs.Swarnalatha & Mrs.Rajeetha attended the workshop
• Dept of Microbiology & IQAC organized 3 Day Workshop on Meditation for "Stress Management" for M.Sc Microbiology, Biochemistry & MBA 1 st Year students from 22-24, June 2022.The resource for the workshop was Mrs Sanghimitra Dalal, Trainer, HeartfulnessInstitute.

Guest Lecture / Expert Talks:

• Expert talk Economic Empowerment of Women through Application of Science & Technology for Food, Nutrition, Health & Livelihood Security and Exhibition cum Sale of Organic Products was organized as a part of Sahaja Utpada event organized by Department of Microbiology & NSS committee in collaboration with Indian Women Scientists' Association, Hyderabad chapter (IWSA-H). The talk was delivered by Prof. Vijaya Khader, Former Dean, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad on 13th January 2023.
• Expert Talk on HIV on account of WORLD AIDS DAY (01st December) 2022 was organised for M.Sc Microbiology students by the Department of Microbiology in collaboration with NSS committee on 25th November. The resource person was Dr. K Nagamani, Professor and Head, Principal Investigator, State Level Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL), Department of Microbiology, Gandhi Medical College,Telangana.
• Guest Lecture on Issues and Challenges of Food Safety in India for M.Sc & B.Sc Final year students and the resource person was Dr.Naveen Kumar R ,Senior Technical Officer-Pathology & Microbiology Division, NIN,ICMR on 4th February 2023.
• Department of Microbiology in Collaboration with Telangana State Yogadhyana Parishad and Indian Women Scientists’ Association, Hyderabad organized a guest lecture on “Promoting Health Through Drug Less Therapy - Naturopathy” on 6th September2022. The Resource person for the day was Dr. A Malathi Syamala.
• Department of Microbiology organized Guest lecture, on an account of WORLD ZOONOSES DAY on 6th July 2022 for MSc Microbiology Students. The speaker for the day was Dr.K.Dhanalakshmi ma’am, Associate Professor (Retd.) College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

Field Trip:

• Field Trip to Telangana State Dairy Development Co-operative Federation Limited, Lalapet, Hyderabad was organized for M.Sc Microbiology Students to gain the practical exposure & knowledge about the processing industries in the field of Diary Microbiology on 17th November 2022.
• Department of Microbiology organized Field Trip to Masqati Dairy Farm & Veeramany Biscuit Factory, Turkamjayal ,Hyderabad accompanied by 3 faculty members Mrs.K.Swarnalatha, Mrs.P.L.Sravani & Dr. Sai Prasanthi along with 57 B.Sc 2nd Year Microbiology Students to gain the practical exposure & knowledge about the processing industries in the field of Food & Diary Microbiology.

Student Exchange Programme:

• Short Term Exchange Program (STEP) on “MICROBIAL FERMENTATION” from 12th to 17th December, 2022. B.Sc Microbiology Students from St.Ann’s College for Women(Autonomous) affiliated to Osmania University, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad have attended the program.

Internship Program

• 76 Students of M.Sc & B.Sc Microbiology have applied for International Internship for 3 months on Innovations & Techniques in Cancer Research & Innovations & Techniques in Biological Research offered by Adelbert Innovation Research Private Limited,Kinfra Hi-Tech park, 683 503, Kochi,India.
• 24 students of II M.Sc Microbiology attended 5 Day Short term Internship Program at Hearty Culture Nursey, Heartfulness Institute, Kanha Shanti Vanam,near Chegur Village, Rangareddy District from 28th June -4th July 2022.

Awareness Program

• Awareness Program on H3N2 Variant Virus- The Creepy Killer for support staff of the college on 25th March 2023 and Resource persons were Vaishanavi & Shivani of II M.Sc Microbiology.

Extension Activity

• Extension activity to create awareness on various Microbial Diseases – Causes & Prevention.was organized for School students of Zilla Parishad Govt school ,Nacharam on 29th October 2022. B.Sc Microbiology took part in the activity along with Faculty members of Microbiology Department.
• Green Initiative Trash to Trove meant for recycling of plastic materials in an efficient manner for usage as decorative items and other useful purposes was organized for M.Sc & B.Sc Microbiology Students on 29th October 2022. The resource person was alumnus Mrs.Valli Deepthi ,Project Manager Notionace.

MOU's:

• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Department Of Microbiology St.Pious X Degree And PG College For Women & Adelbert Innovation Research Private Limited For Internship, Seminars & Workshops, Expert Lectures, R&D Services And Academic Activities on 16th November 2022.
• Memorandum Of Understanding (Mou) Between Department Of Microbiology St. Pious X Degree And PG College For Women & Abhignya Biotechnology Consultants Hyderabad For Skill Development, Seminars & Workshops,Expert Lectures, R&D Services And Academic Activities on 4th July 2022.

Courses by Faculty:

• Mrs Pritha Ghosh and Dr B Susmitha successfully completed NPTEL, SWAYAM course on Environmental Biotechnology and secured Elite grade held during July – Oct. 2022 (12 week course).
• Dr B Susmitha successfully completed NPTEL, SWAYAM course on Cell culture Technologies and secured Elite grade held during Aug. – Oct. 2022 (8 week course).

Faculty attended FDP's/Webinars/Conferences:

• Dr.S.Sreedevi, Head, .Dept of Microbiology attended International Summit on Quality in Higher Education from 23rd -25th March 2023 organised by Engineering Staff College of India,Hyderabad.
• Dr.S.Sreedevi, Mrs.K.Swarnalatha, Mrs.P.L.Sravani & Mrs.Rajeetha attended Hands on Training cum Work shop on ‘Cultivation and Processing of Mushrooms’ in collaboration with Swastika Enterprise, Hyderabad on 13-14th Feb., 2023 at St Pious X Degree & PG College for Women.
• Mrs Swarnalatha and Mrs. Rajeetha attended two day Workshop on “Latest Technologies in Rapid Microbial Testing”, organized by Department of Microbiology, Nizam College,Osmania university on 22nd and 23rd February 2023.
• Mrs.P.L.Sravani attended Three day National Workshop on “Research based Pedagogical Tools in Life Sciences” organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University sponsored by TSCOST from 6th to 8th February 2023.
• Dr B Susmitha participated in Online Workshop on NEP-2020 (Research, Innovation and Rankings) organized by UGC-HRDC, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana from 21.02.2023 to 23.02.2023.
• Mrs Pritha Ghosh, and Dr B Susmitha attended International e-Conference on Recent Innovations in Science and Technology (RIST 2023) organized by Government of Maharashtra Ismail Yusuf College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Jogeshwari East, Mumbai from 10.01.2023 to 11.01.2023.
• Dr. S. Sreedevi, Mrs Pritha Ghosh, K. Swarnalatha, Rajeetha Mondal, P.L Sravani, Dr. G. Sai Prashanthi and Dr B Susmitha participated in Online Workshop on NEP-2020 (Languages, Culture and Values) organized by UGC-HRDC, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana from 10.01.2023 to 12.01.2023.
• Dr G Sai Prashanthi and Dr B Susmitha participated on Five Day National Level Online FDP on ‘Effective Pedagogy for Science’ from 29.11.2022 to 03.12.2022 jointly organized by Departments of Physics and Mathematics, JMJ College for Women (Autonomous),Tenali.
• Mrs Pritha Ghosh and Dr B Susmitha participated in Online Workshop on NEP-2020 (Promotion of Indian Knowledge Systems) organized by UGC-HRDC, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana from 13.12.2022 to 15.12.2022.
• Dr B.Susmitha, Faculty, Department of Microbiology along with 11 students of III MGC, BTMC, BCMC attended a two-day workshop on Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Nanotechnology held on 6th & 7th November, 2022 organized by Prof. GM Reddy Research Foundation, Uppal, Hyderabad.
• Mrs Pritha Ghosh and Dr B Susmitha completed online workshop on NEP-2020 (Motivated, Energized and Capable Faculty) organized by UGC-HRDC Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana from 22.11.2022 to 24.11.2022.
• Mrs Pritha Ghosh and Dr B Susmitha completed Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Online Teachers Training Workshop on ‘Genome Editing’ conducted by the Department of Biosciences, Union Christian College, Aluva on Novemeber 5th -6th 2022.
• Mrs. Pritha Ghosh participated in the Department of Science Technology sponsored Synergistic Training Programme utilizing the Scientific and the Technological Infrastructure (STUTI)- 7 Days workshop on ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES held during 21st to 27th November , 2022 at St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur in association with IIT Gandhinagar.
• Dr.S.Sreedevi, Ms Pritha Ghosh, Mrs.K.Swarnalatha, Mrs.Rajeetha ,Mrs.P.L.Sravani, Dr.G.Sai Prasanthi & Dr.B.Susmitha has participated in NAAC sponsored National e-Conference on "Implementation of NEP in Higher Education Institutions" organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell of St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Women, Nacharam, Hyderabad on 14th &15th October 2022.
• Dr.S.Sreedevi attended 7th National Asian PGPR Conference for Sustainable & Organic Agriculture at Loyola Academy organized by Indian Chapter of Asian PGPR Society in Collaboration with Loyola Academy in association with Osmania University, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Phytopathological Society IPS & ICRISAT at Loyola Academy, Alwal, Secunderabad on 5th & 6th September 2022.
• Mrs Pritha Ghosh and Dr B Susmitha participated in National webinar on ‘NEP-2020: Changing Role of Teachers’ organized by IQAC, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Secunderabad under ‘Shikshak Parv’ on 10th Sept. 2022.
• Dr.S.Sreedevi attended 7th National Asian PGPR Conference for Sustainable & Organic Agriculture at Loyola Academy organized by Indian Chapter of Asian PGPR Society in Collaboration with Loyola Academy in association with Osmania University, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR),Indian Phytopathological Society IPS & ICRISAT at Loyola Academy,Alwal.Secunderabad on 5th & 6th September 2022.
• Dr.S.Sreedevi, Mrs.Pritha Ghosh ,Mrs.K.Swarnalatha, Mrs.Rajeetha, Mrs.P.L.Sravani, Dr.G.Sai Prasanthi & Dr B Susmitha attended Awareness Programme (Under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission) on Intellectual Property Rights organized by IQAC & Research Committee on 27th September 2022.
• The faculty Of Department of Microbiology attended 2-Day FDP on E-content Development Organized by IQAC on 15th-16th July, 2022 in the college.
• Mrs. Pritha Ghosh & Dr Susmitha B from St Pious X Degree and PG College for Women Osmania University, Hyderabad successfully completed Online Certificate Course on BIOINFORMATICS: ITS APPLICATIONS IN LIFE SCIENCES (2nd Batch) [June-July 2022: 16Hrs] organized by MICROBIOLOGISTS SOCIETY, INDIA (Reg No. MAH/4814/SAT).
• Dr. S. Sreedevi and Mrs. Pritha Ghosh along with students of I & II M.Sc Microbiology attended a National Seminar on “ Ascent of Microbiome Research for Nutrition & Health” organized by Department of Microbiology, Osmania University as a part of World Microbiome Day on 27-06-2022.

Alumni Interaction

• Alumni Interaction- Srilekha & Sindhuja,QC, Batch-2020-2022 now working as Microbiologist,Amneal Oncology,Jadcherla conducted an interactive with M.Sc Microbiology Students and shared their experiences on 2nd March 2023.

Student Participation

• Six I M.Sc. Microbiology students attended One Week Online National Workshop on Intermediate and Structural Bioinformatics organized by Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Kolhapur Institute of Technology of Engineeting (Autonomous), Kolhapur in association with MBSI held from 28th April to 2nd May 2023

Faculty as Resource Person

• Dr.S.Sreedevi Head Dept of Microbiology was one of the panel of judges for SPARK Innovation awards foe school students organized by Dr.K.V.Rao Scientific Society.

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Labs and other facilities:

The Department of Microbiology has an excellent infrastructure with three well-equipped labs and an instrumentation room with all basic and advance instruments.

Equipments

• Fermentor-Scigenics
• Electrophoresis units with power packs-Genei
• Lyophilizer-Delvac
• Gel documentation system-Genei
• Phase contrast microscope-Getner
• Cooling Centrifuges-Remi
• Autoclaves-Secor
• BOD incubator-Remi
• Incubators-NSW
• Hot air ovens-NSW
• Shaker Incubator-Remi, DBK
• Deep freezer -200C-Remi
• UV-visible spectrophotometer-Elico
• Spectrophotometer-Systronics
• Laminar Flow-class
• Microfuge-Remi
• Transilluminator-Biotech
• Micro Kjeldahl unit-borosil
• Membrane filter holder-Tarson
• Magnetic stirrer-Remi
• Colorimeter-Systronics
• pH meters-Global
• Refrigerators-Godrej, Whirlpool, Samsung
• Centrifuges-Remi
• Analytical Balances-Keroy
• Shaking Water Bath-Remi
• Rotary shaker-Remi
• Microscopes-Olympus, Lynx
• Binocular Microscope-Magnus
• Thermostatic Water bath-NSW
• Vortex Mixer-Remi
• Vaccum Pump-Sulvac
• Tissue Homogenizer-remi
• Colony counter-Cintex

Library Facilities

• College Central library has a wide collection of books 1481 (UG 479 and PG 1002) in Microbiology and Departmental library has 136 titles

7 Journals in Microbiology & allied fields :

• Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
• Journal of Scientific Temper
• Current Science
• International Journal of Biotechnology
• International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry
• Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources
• Indian Journal of Experimental Biology

REMOTE ACCESS :

• Database of e-books: 171658 e-books (NLIST & DELNET)
• Database of e- journals: 11293 e- Journals (Sage publications, NLIST & DELNET)

Achievements

Staff Achievements 22-23

• Mrs. Pritha Ghosh was awarded Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Azad Young Scientist Award-2022 in the field of Microbiology on the eve of International Teachers Day and World Students Day on 15th October 2022 during International Workshop on Research and Publication-2022 by Centre for Professional Advancement Continuous Education, (CPACE)Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
• Mrs. Pritha Ghosh was awarded Academic Excellence Award 2022 for Professional and Research Achievements in the field of Microbiology on 25th October 2022 by Institute of Researchers (InRes), Wayanad, Kerala, India.
• Mrs Pritha Ghosh qualified GATE (BT) 2023 organized by Indian institute of Technology, Kanpur on behalf of the National Coordination Board –GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI), March 2023.
• Dr B Susmitha is awarded Best Library User awarded to for the academic year 2022-2023 by St.Pious X Degree & PG College for Women.

Staff Achievements 21-22

• Dr.B Susmitha secured 1st Prize in Oral Presentation, in Paper titled “Recovery of Bluetonuge Virus Isolates Through passaging In Culicoides Cell Line (KC Cells)” at “Interdisciplinary International Conference on Current Trends in Applied Sciences-2022” organized by School of Sciences & Agriculture, Loyola Academy, Degree & PG College, Secunderabad held from 1st -3rd September,2022.
• Dr.S.Sreedevi was the Judge for Poster presentations at 7th National Asian PGPR Conference for Sustainable & Organic Agriculture at Loyola Academy organized by Indian Chapter of Asian PGPR Society in Collaboration with Loyola Academy in association with Osmania University, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR),Indian Phytopathological Society IPS & ICRISAT at Loyola Academy,Alwal.Secunderabad on 5th & 6th September 2022.
• Dr.S Sreedevi was the Resource person and delivered a lecture on “UG Student Study projects in CBCS” at “One Day Orientation Program to the Science Faculty” organized by Government Degree College, Siddipet on 6th April 2022.
• Dr.S.Sreedevi was the Chairperson for Distinguised Bioentrepreneur Recognition Awards -2020 organized by Microbiologists Society India .
• Dr.B.Susmitha was awardedBest Performance in Quiz Award Micromania, National level Competitions Jointly organized by Microbiologist Society & Dept of Microbiology, News Arts Commerce & Sciences College, Ahmednagar on 28th February 2022
• Dr.S.Sreedevi was awarded as Inspiring Woman award 2022 for outstanding and remarkable services in the field of education by fourth screen education on 7th march 2022 .
• Dr. S Sreedevi and Pritha Ghosh Chaired the technical session for oral presentation at International e-Conference titled “Applied Biosciences for Sustainable Development” was organized on 3-4 September 2021, by Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, St. Pious X Degree and PG College for Women, Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Dr. S Sreedevi was the Plenary Speaker at International Conference on “Advances in Biochemistry, Agriculture & Biological Sciences” organized by International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation, Vijayawada, A.P. on 24-25 September, 2021.
• Dr. S Sreedevi was the Resource person for seminar on “Preparation for NAAC peer team visit” at Vidyanagar Govt. Degree College on 24 September, 2021.

Student Achievements 21-22

• Mounica and Dharani of II M.Sc Microbiology, from St.Pious X Degree & PG College for Women won First prize in the MSc category for the video presentation on the topic “Microbiome and child malnutrition”.
• Ms.Nagavani of II M.Sc Microbiology Student was awarded by India Book of Records for making maximum number of flowers using foamiran Sheets on 21st april 2022.

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, awareness programs, promoting entrepreneurhip skills, projects and internships .

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 20^th January, 2017.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGISTS STUDENT CHAPTER

The department collaborates with ASM to establish Student Chapter with an aim to promote the mission of ASM and offer educational and professional development resources and opportunities to students interested in microbiology and related sciences at international level. The Chapter provides students with opportunities to create networks with students, faculty, industry, and clinical laboratories, Hone their presentation skills, Develop leadership instincts, Collaborate with peers and local Branches and give back to the community.

MICROBIOLOGISTS SOCIETY STUDENT CHAPTER

The department establishes Microbiologist Student Chapter with an aim to provide opportunities to students interested in microbiology at national level through competitions, guest lectures, online courses and workshops. The Chapter provides students with an opportunity to create networks and Collaborate with peer students of various colleges in India and also gets an opportunity to be selected as Best student of Year at state and national levels.

Activities

• Fermentilicious Stalls –An exhibit and sale of fermented foods was organized by M.Sc & B.Sc Microbiology students on 18th November 2022.
• Department of Microbiology organisedInter Collegiate Competition : e Poster on the theme “COVID-19 Pathogenesis & Treatment” on 10 august 2020. where in students from various colleges participated and the best 3 posters were awarded cash prizes.
• Theme based RANGOLI Competition on IMMUNITY was organized by Department of Microbiology at St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Womenon 20th August 2019. The unique approach of the art of Rangoli was used to portray varied aspects of Immunity and its significance in human health. There were 54 participants in 27 teams who participated in this competition. Sarika &Mehreen of III MBC, Kavya &Divya of III MZC secured I Prize. Zahera& Mounika of II M.Sc Microbiology secured II Prize. Tejaswini&Sharanya of III BcMC, Ambika & Ramya of IIM.Sc Microbiology secured III Prize.
• The department organised Sarcina Club activity in association with the Microbiologist Society of India, Student chapter on 28th March 2019. As a part of the programme various activities were organized like Rangoli, Picture puzzle, eQuiz, Pictionary.
• FIERY FERMENTS: A Cookery competition was conducted by the Department of Microbiology for BSc & MSc Microbiology students on healthy & Nutritional Foods on 16th September 2019 . 18 Groups have participated.
• Student chapter of Microbiological Society was inaugurated on 10th april 2018. Dr.S.Sreedevi was the member and Faculty coordinator of Microbiologist society. 46 students of B.SC. and M.SC. were enrolled as annual members. Various competitions were organized like nail art, agar art, JAM and role play activities. Prof Gopal Reddy Sir was the Chief Guest for the Event . ASM members were announced and given their role by Dr Vindhya Vasini Roy HOD of Microbiology.
• 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. The posters were judged by Mrs. Sujatha from Genetics Department and Mrs. Padmini from Biochemistry Department. The winning posters were Microbes on Mobile, Solibacillus kalamii, Biomining.
• 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.
• 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.
• The Sarcina Club of the department of Microbiology organized Intercollegite competitions as part of World Environent Day on the theme “MICROBES AND ENVIRONMENT”. The competitions organized were Memes, Microbe Facts, Article writing (1000 words). The winner of the competition is A.Keerthana, Annie Besant Women’s College won the first prize for Microbe Facts.

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