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D.R.B. Sindhu Mahavidyalaya is the first institute affiliated to RTM-Nagpur University offering Microbiology programme at Undergraduate level. The department of Microbiology was established in 1982. Since then, it has grown by leaps and bounds. The faculty of the department is well qualified, committed and dedicated to education in the subject. Dr. Sujata A. Mankar, Head of the department; Member- Board of studies in the subject Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering (RTM Nagpur University) and Dr. Anita M. Chandak worked as Assistant Professor; Chairperson- Board of studies in the subject Biotechnology (RTM Nagpur University). The Microbiology laboratory is well-equipped with all the modern, sophisticated and costly instruments. The department has its own departmental library apart from a very rich central library. The course contents are transformed by very effective methodology with the help of LCD Projectors and audio –visual Aid. The department undertakes various activities, viz. – workshops, seminars, industrial visits, Student`s activity under MicroGenius Student’s club, Student’s Corner, field excursions, Entrance exam guidance, Google Classroom, Guest lecture, etc. to make the learning a memorable lifelong experience. Alumni of the microbiology department and eminent scientists settled in India and abroad and work in reputed institutes.
Parents-Teacher Meet– Department of Microbiology regularly organizes Parents-Teacher Meet semester-wise to discuss their child / ward’s academic progress, attendance, results, examination schedule and their overall progress.
Mentor-Mentees interaction- Department of Microbiology regularly organizes Mentor-Mentees interaction to discuss and interact with students about their financial problems, any type of complications regarding academics and address them effectively. ·students shared their experiences with concerned faculty members.
MoU & Linkages:
- Omniscient water treatment technology Pvt. Ltd., MIDC- Hingna, Nagpur (2020-21)
- Horiba India Technical Institute, MIDC- Butibori, Distt. Nagpur (2022-23).
Key highlights of Department–
ICT Practices- Computer, Laptop, Printer, LCD projector, Audio-visual aid, Wireless Mike
Instruments- Calorimeters (2000), Autoclave (2003), Hot air Oven, Microscopes (2005), BOD Incubator(2006), Laminar Air Flow(2007),Cooling Centrifuge(2007), Deep Freeze(2007), Digital Balance, Binocular microscope, Sartorius Balance (2009), Refrigerated orbital Incubator Shaker (2013) ELISA Reader, etc
Best Practices –
1) Certificate Course in Biofertilizer Production
Co-ordinator- Dr Sujata Mankar
Objective –
- i) To impart students with basic knowledge relating to integrated organic approach over chemical fertilizer
- ii) To familiarize students with good self employment techniques.
Duration -30 hrs
2) Certificate Course -Food Safety and Quality Management
Co-ordinator– Dr Anita Chandak
Objective –
i)To impart students with basic knowledge relating to food safety and principles of preservation
- ii) To familiarize students with food safety for employment in the food industry.
Duration -30 hrs
3) Know your Microbes -Charts of Microorganisms
Objective : To understand knowledge about the bacteria and other microbes that live on and in the human body and environments around us.
About- Microbiology student’s club members have actively and enthusiatically prepared colorful charts and information given about various types of microorganisms since 2015.
4) Micro Genius Student’s club –
Objectives-The MicroGenius Student’s club aims to enhance and motivate students about the microbiology field and to provide students with necessary knowledge and scientific temperament for proper development of Microbiology subject.
About- The purposes of this club are to provide information to Microbiology students; work as a liaison between students and faculty; and social interactions.Students are the office bearer and organized along with faculty and alumni lectures, small group study seminar, workshops, visit to blood banks, National Literacy Mission – Microbiology awareness program and also encourage to class fellow to participate in all other activities ; tutoring opportunities, visits to companies/ industries, etc. in the field of microbiology.
Dept. Shining Star-Alumni-
Dr. G. P. Meshram : Australian
Dr. Vipul Rathor : USA
Dr. Manish Dasyani : Oregon USA
Dr Nitin Shirole : North America
Dr. P. M. Tumane : Prof. & Head, Microbiology Deptt. LITU
Mr. Anirban Mukharjee : (2016-19) 1st merit in Bioscience, Overall 5th Merit in B.Sc. from RTMNU, Best student award by RTMNU (Perusing Ph.D. from Vellore Institute of Technology)
Faculty Achievements-
Research Paper Published – 40+
Oral/ Poster Presentations- 50+
Chapter Published – 8+
Book Published –10+
Patents-01
Research Projects completed-04
1) DBT sponsored “PCR application in Metagenomic study of Godavari River Pollution” – 37.78 lacs (2008-11)
2) UGC sponsored Major Project “PCR based Comparative Study of Iron Oxidising Soil ………… district of Chhattisgarh State” – 11.39 lacs (2013-16)
3) UGC sponsored Minor Project “Molecular Identification of Gastrointestinal Tract Microflora of Clarias batrachus” – 1.70 lakhs (2012-2014)
| 4) UGC sponsored Minor Project Fermentation and Molecular Identification Studies of Probiotic organism of Basi Bhat 1.86 lacs- (2013-2015) |