COURSES OFFERED
UG COURSES
PG COURSES
B.Sc Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology
M.Sc Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology
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U.G.
P.G.
Sanctioned Strength:
UG: 50
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates who have passed in +2 Board exams by State Board / Central Board or Equivalent examination with a subject combination of 1. Botany, Zoology and Chemistry (or) 2. Biology and Chemistry (or) 3. Biotechnology and Chemistry.
PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES UG
S.No. |
year |
Number of students Registered |
Number of students selected |
1 |
2014-2015 |
8 |
– |
2 |
2015-2016 |
13 |
– |
3 |
2016-2107 |
27 |
10 |
4 |
2017-2018 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
2018-2019 |
4 |
– |
6 |
2019-2020 |
16 |
4 |
ACHEIVEMENTS
Activities
S.No. |
Date of the Event |
Title of the Workshop/Seminar/Webinar/FDP |
Category (National/International/State) |
Name of expert(s) invited along with name of Institution(s) |
1 |
27th November 2017 |
One day Workshop on “Phytochemical Techniques” |
Regional |
Inaugural by Dr. R.Ravindhran, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College. |
2 |
28th November 2017 |
Tmt. Keser Chander Endowment Lecture on “Food is Medicine” during our Annual Association ‘LANTANA 2017 |
Regional |
Dr.G. Sivaraman, Chief Siddha Physician, The Arogya Health Care, Chennai. |
3 |
29th January 2018 |
Interactive Lecture in Botany- Trends and Perspectives |
Regional |
Dr.D. Narasimhan, Associate Professor (Retired), Madras Christian College. Dr. S. Sundaramoorthy, Assistant Director (Plant Pathology), Regional Plant Quarantine Station. |
4 |
3rd March 2018 |
Carcinoma |
Regional |
Dr. Eshwari Addala, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. |
5 |
23rd and 24th of July 2018 |
Two days Interdisciplinary Workshop on “Carving skills – “Vegetable Carving” |
Regional |
Dr. Chef. Vinoth Kumar, Sai International Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai. |
6 |
23rd August 2018 |
Tmt. Keser Chander Endowment Lecture during our Annual association ‘LANTANA 2018 |
Regional |
Dr. K. Rajeshwari, Managing Director, Bioklone Biotech Private Limited, Golden jubilee biotech park, Siruseri, Chennai. |
7 |
7th and 8th February 2019 |
National Conference and Exhibition on “Herbal Biodiversity and Health Management-New Strategies and Approaches” (HBHM-2019) sponsored by NBA, TNSCST, TANSCHE |
National |
Inaugural: Dr.V.Balakrishnan, Member Secretary, Kerala State Biodiversity Board Presidential Address: Dr. Pushpa Kumari, Scientist, Botanical Survey of India, Kolkatta. Key note Address: Dr. N.Mathivanan, Head, CAS in Botany, University of Madras. Valedictory Address and Plenary Lecture: Dr. Ashok Kumar, Scientist and Head, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. |
PLACEMENT DETAILS
Batch |
No.of Students Placed |
Name of the Students Placed |
Company Name |
2015-2016 |
3 |
Chandravadhani. G |
GLO Links, Anna Nagar East, Chennai –600 102. |
Suganya. N |
Refrigerators & Home appliances Pvt. Ltd. Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. |
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Sindhu. S |
Everwin Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099. |
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2016-2017 |
2 |
Raji.R. Nair |
Everwin Vidhyashram, Kolathur, Chennai -600 099. |
Santhoshima .D |
Pinkz Public School, Arni-Polur Main Road, Kasthambadi, Polur Taluk, Tamil Nadu – 606 903 |
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2017-2018 |
3 |
Shafiqa Kauser. A |
Pon Vidyashram, Mandevelipakkam, Mandaveli, Chennai – 600 028. |
Deepa. M |
Access Heailthcare, Chennai |
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Swetha. S |
Scientific Publishing Services,Chennai -600 004. |
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2018-2019 |
3 |
Sindhu Bharathi. V |
Miramed Ajuba Solutions Pv Ltd. Tidal Park, Chennai – 600 113. |
Bhavathi. N |
Apollo Hospitals, 21, Greams Lane, Chennai – 600 006. |
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Sandipta Paul |
Kendriya Vidyalaya, CRPF, Avadi, Chennai – 600 065. |
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2019-2020 |
3 |
Jayashri. D |
Scientific Publishing Services, No. 6 &7, 5th street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai Chennai – 600 004. |
Makalakshmi. K |
Scientific Publishing Services, No. 6 &7, 5th street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai Chennai – 600 004. |
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Saranya |
Spanex Global service, 2nd Floor 6B, PMR Towers, Menambedu Main Road, Ambattur- 600 098 |
FACULTY PROFILE

Dr.T.MYTHILI
Qualification: M.Sc. M.Phil. Ph.D. SET
Designation: Associate Professor and Head of the Department
Years of Experience: UG: 1 PG: 25
Area of Specialization: Phytochemistry, Mycology
Email-ID: [email protected]

Ms. SANJANA JULIAS THILAKAR
Qualification: M. Sc., M. Phil
Designation :Associate Professor
Years Of Experience : PG: 6 Years & 5 months
Area Of Specialization : Ecology, Algology.
Email ID: [email protected]

Mrs. S. NARMATHA
Qualification: M. Sc., M. Phil
Designation: Associate Professor
Years Of Experience:PG: 6 Years & 5 months
Area Of Specialization: Algology, Pathology.
Email ID: [email protected]
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Number of papers presented by the Faculty at the National level / International level
National level -15
International level-12
Year |
Name |
Topic |
Seminar/Con ference |
Institution |
Internation al/National |
2014 |
Dr.S. Kothai |
3 papers |
Conference |
International |
|
1 paper |
Seminar |
Ethiraj College for Women(autonomous) |
National |
||
2015
|
Dr.S. Kothai |
1 paper |
Conference |
C.T.T.E college for Women |
National |
1 paper |
Conference |
Anna Adharsh college for Women |
International |
||
1 paper |
Conference |
Sri Venkateshwara University |
National |
||
2 paper |
Seminar |
MR Govt. Arts College |
National |
||
1 paper |
Conference |
Presidency College |
International |
||
1 paper |
Conference |
Vels university |
National |
||
Dr.S. Sudha Parimala |
1 paper |
Conference |
Sathyabama University, Chennai |
International |
|
2016 |
S.Kothai |
1 paper |
Seminar |
Meenakshi College for women(autonomous), Chennai |
National |
2017
|
Dr. S. Kothai |
4 papers |
Conference |
Pachaiappa’s College, Chennai |
National |
2 papers |
Conference |
Pachaiappa’s College, Chennai |
International |
||
1 |
Conference |
Ethiraj College for women(autonomous), Chennai |
National |
||
1 |
Seminar |
Madras University |
International |
||
Dr. L. Leelavathy |
2 papers |
Conference |
Madras University |
National |
|
2018 |
Dr.S. Sudha Parimala |
2 papers |
Symposium & Conference |
International |
|
Dr.S.kothai |
1 paper |
Conference |
Anna Adharsh college for Women |
International |
|
1 paper |
Symposium |
Ethiraj College for Women(autonomous) |
National |
No.of students Completed M.Phil and Ph.D., (2014-2019):
No.of students Completed M.Phil and Ph.D. , (2014-2019):
M.Phil-4
Ph.D-6
Major or Minor or Government funded
Name of the person: Dr.S.Kothai
Title of the Project: Synthesis & characterization of certain chalcone based
photocrosslinkablecopolyesters.
Duration: August 2016- March 2017
Amount: 10,000
Funding agency: Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology(TNSCST)
Ongoing or completed: completed.
Name of the person: Dr.S.Sudha parimala
Title of the Project: “Functionalization of graphene with hetero atoms of O,S,N by green method for pollution management and industrial applications
Duration: 2 years
Amount: 3,40,000/-
Funding agency: TNSCST-S&T (TamilNadu State council for science and technology)
Ongoing or completed:Ongoing (current academic year)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
UG Students ,PG students, Ph.D Scholars,M.Phil Scholars
PAPER PRESENTATION
Sl.No |
Name |
Title |
International /national Conference/Seminar |
Institution |
1. |
M.Vaishnavi |
Emerging Trends in nanoscience Research |
National |
|
2. |
Mrs. Perundevi and Mrs. Lakshmi Devi |
Advanced Polymers-A gateway to research and insustries |
Meenakshi college for Women |
|
3. |
S. Prashanna Suvaitha |
Green synthesis and Phyotocatalytic degradative property ofdoped and undoped nanoscale zinc stannate ceramic |
National |
Meenakshi college for Women |
4. |
Mrs. R. Umamaheswari |
Green Chemistry for a Greener planet |
International |
Anna Adharsh college for women |
5 |
Ms. A. Saranya and Ms. M.Ramya II M.Sc Chemistry |
Study on Effective reduction of Graphene oxide- a green approach |
National |
Royal Society of Chemistry, CSIR- CLRI and IIT Madras, Chennai |
6 |
Ms. A. Saranya and Ms. M.Ramya II M.Sc Chemistry |
International |
Department of Chemistry, Anna Adarsh College for Women. |
|
7 |
S. Kothai and Umamaheswari. R |
Design, development and characterisation of copper nanoparticles loaded microsponges |
National Seminar |
Anna adarsh college for women |
8 |
Aswini.R and S. Kothai |
Conductance Behaviour of Novel polymer Nanocomposites |
InternationalConference |
VIT Vellore. |
9 |
Aswini.R and S. Kothai |
Conducting behavior of Iron and Iron oxide Nanoparticle – a comparison |
International Conference |
Stella Maris College in collaboration with DST Thermatic Unit of Excellence, IIT Madras. |
10 |
S. Kothai and Aswini.R |
Electrical conductivity of Bischalcone based random copolyesters: Synthesis and Characterisation |
National Conference |
Madras Christian College. |
11 |
S. Kothai and Umamaheswari.R |
In-vitro Cytotoxicity and wound healing potential of green synthesised Copper Nanoparticles Loaded Microsponges |
International Conference |
Stella Maris College in collaboration with DST Thermatic Unit of Excellence, IIT Madras. |
12 |
S. Kothai and Aswini.R |
Electrical conductivity of Bischalcone based random copolyesters: Synthesis and Characterisation |
National |
Madras Christian College. |
13 |
S. Kothai and Umamaheswari.R |
In-vitro Cytotoxicity and wound healing potential of green synthesised Copper Nanoparticles Loaded Microsponges |
International Conference |
Stella Maris College in collaboration with DST Thermatic Unit of Excellence, IIT Madras. |
14 |
S. Kothai and Umamaheswari.R |
In-vitro Cytotoxicity and Wound Healing Potential of Honey Loaded Microsponges |
National Conference |
Madras Christian College. |
Best Paper Award
Mrs. R. Umamaheswari received the Best Paper award for her Oral presentation in the International Conference on Green Chemistry for a Greener planet.
ABOUT US
The Department aspires to provide value based education, imparting the ideals of academic excellence, sense of discipline and high ethical values, leading to the development of an integrated outstanding personality.
The Undergraduate course in Botany was established in the year 1964 and upgraded as Postgraduate Department in 1993 under Self Finance Stream. During the year 2003, to cope up with the increasing knowledge in Biotechnology the course was renamed as Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology. With a dedicated band of faculty, the department offers quality education not only to promote the subject knowledge among the students but also to make them a holistic personality.
The department has seen the glory of its growth and development from the day of its inception. As a mark of 25 years of completion a National level Conference and Exhibition on “Herbal Biodiversity and Health Management-New Strategies and Approaches (HBHM)” was organized in February, 2019.
National and International level Conferences, Workshops, Endowment lectures etc. have been organized frequently for the students to update their knowledge in the subjects which also improve their learning ability. It provides a platform for the students to exhibit their presentation and communication skills.
Research project, a part of the curriculum is done by the students in different subjects like Algology, Cytogenetics, Herbal Botany, Molecular Biology, Mycology, Pathology, Physiology, Phytochemistry, Bioremediation, Tissue Culture, Environmental Biology, Nanotechnology, Natural dyeing and Bioinformatics. Students are motivated to participate in the Inter-collegiate competitions conducted by various city colleges and they have won prizes and overall shields.
Internship programme was included in the curriculum as a career development programme which imparts real work experiences that provide students with opportunities to explore the interest and develop professional skills. They have done internship in various reputed organizations like Botanical Survey of India, Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Regional Plant Quarantine Station, CLRI, IMPCOPS, Aavin, Government Museum, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced studies, etc. for a period of 30 days during the vacation.
During the year 2009 – 2010 and 2010 – 2011 two of our student project proposals were accepted and sanctioned under TNSCST projects scheme which add credits to our scientific proficiency.
Our students are serving as administrative officers in Government organizations, held successful position in public and private sectors, positioned as scientists and researchers in renowned institutes, teachers in colleges, schools, women entrepreneur and some are pursuing their higher education.
With the committed band of teachers, we hope that the Department will Bloom, Prosper and reach its greater heights of Success.
Let us Learn and Blossom Together!
Department Email ID: [email protected]
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