Introduction
The department of PG Biotechnology, Alva’s College, Moodbidri, was established in the year 2009 with an objective to impart knowledge in theoretical and practical aspects of Biotechnology. In addition to teaching, the department is also conducting research in the areas of Bioprospecting, Nanotechnology, Plant tissue culture and Microbial biotechnology. The Department consists of 4 experienced faculties with Ph. D. degree and among them Dr. Rama Bhat and Dr Jayadev K. are recognized Ph. D. guides of Mangalore University. Dr. Rama Bhat is also a recognized guide of Tumkur University, Tumkur and Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The following were the funds received from the external funding agencies.
MoU
- Centre for Bioscience and Nanoscience Research (CBNR), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- KrishiVijnanaKendra, Regional Research Station (ICAR), Brahmavar, Udupi.
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore.
- SupreethBanneri, Honey bee grower, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada.
- Herbal formulation and pharmacology, Plant Biotechnology, Genetic diversity and conservation, Molecular Biology, Bioprospecting of plants, DNA finger printing, Microbial biotechnology, Plant- microbe interactions.
Certificate Course
Microbial Technology- 42 hrs with practical approved certificate course for UG and PG students.
Teaching Faculties
| Name | Designation | Experience | Photo |
| Dr. Rama Bhat P | Professor & HoD | 30 Years |  |
| Dr. Raghavendra Rao B | Associate Professor | 24 Years |  |
| Dr. Jayadev K. | Associate Professor | 15 Years |  |
| Ms Meggha D Sawanth | Assistant Professor | 6 Months |
Current Research Activities
| Name of Research Guide | Field of specialisation | No. of Research scholars presently working | Remarks | Publications in last three years |
|
Dr. Rama Bhat P. Professor |
Herbal formulation and pharmacology, Plant Biotechnology, Genetic diversity and conservation | 03 | 01 submitted -Apr 2023 | 18 |
|
Dr. JayadevK. Associate Professor |
Molecular Biology, Bioprospecting of plants, DNA finger printing | 03 | — | 4 |
|
Dr. RaghavendraRao B. Associate Professor |
Microbial biotechnology, Plant- microbe interaction | 04 | — | 3 |
Research Publications
Following are the research papers published by the faculty in various national and international indexed Journals:
| Name of the faculty | Area of Research | No. of papers published |
| Dr. Rama Bhat P. | Microbiology, Bioprospecting, Biodiversity, Conservation and Plant tissue culture | 56 |
| Dr. Jayadev K. | DNA finger printing and Bioprospecting | 15 |
| Dr. Raghavendra Rao B. | Microbial Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology | 17 |
Academic Achievements
Ranks
| Year | Name of Student | Marks Scored | % of marks | Rank | 2015-2017 | Nisha Poojari | 1996/2400 | 83.16% | I |
| 2013-2015 |
Gowthami R. Laxmi P Gadiga |
1904/2400 1813/2400 |
77.76% 76.87% |
I II |
| 2012-2014 |
Ashma Rai Lakshmi N. Namratha L. Nayaka |
2052/2400 1902/2400 1857/2400 |
82.08% 76.08% 74.28% |
I II III |
| 2010-2012 |
S. Dharmajyoti Pratheeksha |
1823/2400 1754/2400 |
75.96% 73.08% |
I II |
| 2009-2011 |
Namitha Leena M.S. Anupama C. |
1834/2400 1832/2400 1796/2400 |
76.42% 76.33% 74.83% |
I II III |
| 2008-2010 |
Reem Shafi Archana P. Naik |
1935/2400 1734/2400 |
80.62% 72.25% |
I II |
Results
| Academic Year | Total Intake | Result (%) | Ranks |
| 2022-2024 | 22 | – | – |
| 2021-2023 | 30 | – | – |
| 2020-2022 | 30 | 100.0 | – |
| 2019-2021 | 21 | 100.0 | – |
| 2018-2020 | 08 | 100.0 | – |
| 2017-2019 | 07 | 100.0 | 1 |
| 2016-2018 | 15 | 94.11 | – |
| 2015-2017 | 4 | 100 | 1 |
| 2014-2016 | 10 | 100 | – |
| 2013-2015 | 8 | 100 | 2 |
| 2012-2014 | 13 | 100 | 3 |
| 2011-2013 | 4 | 100 | – |
| 2010-2012 | 18 | 100 | 2 |
| 2009-2011 | 15 | 100 | 3 |
| 2008-2010 | 10 | 100 | 2 |
Laboratory facilities
The department has sophisticated laboratories in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Plant and Animal Tissue Culture. Some of the infrastructure available in the department include Laminar Air Flow Cabinets, Autoclaves, Hot air oven, Incubators, Cooling Centrifuge, Orbital shaker, inverted microscope, Compound Microscope fitted with image capturing unit, UV- visible Spectrophotometer, Carbon dioxide incubator for Animal Cell/tissue culture, PCR machine, ELISA reader, Tissue homogenizer, Muffle furnace and BOD.
Annual Reports:
Contact Details:
9480228391, 9481319319
biotechnology.pg@alvascollege.org
