Vision & Mission

Objectives

The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation

• This programme will enable students to acquire knowledge on the Microbiology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Bioprocess Technology and Molecular Biology to enable them to understand emerging and advanced concept in modern biology and help them to take their career in thisfield.
• After completion of the programme, the students will be able to acquire the necessary theoretical and practical competencies in Microbiology to enable them to undertake higher studies in recognized Institutions of advance learning and engage gainfulself-employment.
• The Programme is intended to help the students to be the innovative and versatile personalities in the field of Life Science with quality education and provide the skilled manpower required by Research and Development, Institutions of Higher Learning and Industry

Graduate Attributes

Scientific knowledge: To utilize the deep discipline knowledge for practical application of socio-economical development

Ability of critical analysis: Apply the critical ability in identification of key global and local problems through a scientific approach

Development of solution: To suggest and plan solution through research and development for agricultural and healthcare problems in wellbeing of humankind keeping the safety concern in mind.

Modern tool uses: Ability to choose and conception of appropriate tools and techniques to address the existing problems for further development of quality life considering its limitation

Program Educational Outcomes

• PEO1: Preparation: To prepare the students ready for industry, academics or entrepreneurship.
• PEO2: Core competence: Students should be felicitatedwith sound theory and practical aspects of microbiology and be nurtured to thronged upon core or allied research or pursue higher studies
• PEO3: Breadth: To build in depth clarity of reasoning in theoretical and practical knowledge
• PEO4: Professionalism: Communicative, team leading capacity, multifaceted task solver, outreach the product or active engagement form lab to land
• PEO5: Learning environment: To capacitate with lifelong learning of microbiological skills and techniques, ethic and behavioral wellness

Program Outcomes

• PO 1: Scientific Knowledge: Ability to identify beneficial and harmful microbes and their role in science and society
• PO 2: Conduct investigations: To independently be able to practice skills of microbiology in day-to-day life
• PO 3: Problem analysis: Acquire skills of identifying troubleshoots and reach logical solutions by data analytics and learn to verify and record data
• PO 4: Environment and sustainability: Able to understand correlations of different physicochemical phenomenon among macro, micro life with nature
• PO 5: Lifelong learning: Able to pursue lifelong learning by in depth understanding of fundamental and few applied aspects of microbiology
• PO 6: Design/development of solution: Analysis of scientific issues across the spectrum of related disciplines
• PO 7: Communication: Able to develop communicative skills and reasoning of defense
• PO 8: Professional efficiency: Able to assist in Quality control and Quality Assurance process
• PO 9: Team work: Acquire skills of team leading, working with peers in coordination, and adopt the nature of commitment for fulfilling task
• PO 10: Awareness: Capacitate to expand the essence of awareness of microbiology to society
• PO 11: Ethics: Develop behavioral upliftment through inculcation of moral values, logical clarity of sense of aesthetics and ethical considerations
• PO 12: Modern tool usage: Capable of using,collecting,identifying and analyzing the problem by using modern tools

Program Specific Outcomes

• In depth understanding of basic and applied aspects of microbiology

• Develop inclination towards own professional goals over a wide range of career options expanding from R&D, Industrial or Govt. sector or as an Entrepreneur

• Ability to retrieve biological information through data mining and data handling

• Familiarized with latest and advanced tools and techniques of biological sciences.

• Capacity to develop, employ and integrate technical and professional skills as a member of team withholding the essence of collaboration, cooperation and integrity.

• Analysis of scientific issues across the spectrum of related disciplines

• To independently be able to formulate research projects on microbiology and allied interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary fields through literature search, finding research gaps and framing objectives in order to strive for innovation

• Acquire skills specific to microbiology and allied fields for converting information to knowledge through hypothesis, design, execution and analysis

• Capability to contribute acquired knowledge leading to find a suitable solutions for an existing problem

• Uphold the responsibility as a global citizen maintaining professional and ethical values

• Understand microbiology as a social endeavour in context to bringing about harmony with nature

• Ability to upgrade knowledge independently and act upon means of improvement for lifelong learning

• PSO 1: Understand the basic concepts of cell, microbes and its applications in various fields of microbiology
• PSO 2: Outline the pathogenesis and transmission of emerging bacterial, fungal and viral infections with its diagnosis and treatment attributes.
• PSO 3: Outline, appreciate and apply the principles of solid and hazardous waste management and appreciate various regulations enacted with respect to biosafety.
• PSO 4: Understand and extrapolate concepts to analyse biological samples for biomolecular composition and/or structure.
• PSO 5: Explain various concepts in modern Biotechnology in fields like diagnostics, therapeutics and genetic counselling.

Faculty profile

Scope

 

Scope of microbiology after B.Sc. Microbiology

1. Higher Education Opportunities:

• MSc in Microbiology: Specialize further in microbiology, focusing on areas like medical microbiology, industrial microbiology, or environmental microbiology.
• Integrated PhD Programs: Engage in advanced research leading to a doctoral degree, opening avenues in academia and research institutions.
• Postgraduate Diplomas: Enroll in specialized courses such as Medical Laboratory Techniques or Clinical Research.

2. Career Opportunities in Industry:

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Work in drug development, quality control, and production processes in pharmaceutical companies.
• Food and Beverage Industry: Engage in food safety, quality assurance, and product development.
• Biotechnology Companies: Contribute to research and development in areas like genetic engineering, vaccine development, and bioinformatics.
• Environmental Agencies: Focus on pollution control, waste management, and environmental conservation.

3. Research and Development:

• Government Research Institutions: Participate in national and international projects on infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and public health.
• Private Sector R&D: Work in innovative product development, microbiome studies, and microbial technology applications.

4. Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratories:

• Medical Microbiologist: Work in hospitals and diagnostic labs, focusing on pathogen identification, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and infection control.
• Public Health Laboratories: Contribute to disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and epidemiology.

5. Entrepreneurship:

• Start-up Ventures: Launch businesses in biotechnology, microbial product development, or environmental consulting.
• Consultancy Services: Provide expert advice in areas like microbial testing, bio-waste management, or product development.

6. Government and Public Sector:

• Public Health Officer: Work in health departments focusing on disease prevention, public health policy, and community health programs.
• Regulatory Bodies: Engage in quality assurance, compliance, and regulatory affairs in food safety, environmental protection, or pharmaceuticals.

7. International Opportunities:

• Global Research Projects: Collaborate with international organizations on global health issues like pandemics, emerging infectious diseases, and vaccine development.
• Higher Studies Abroad: Pursue advanced degrees or research positions in reputed international universities.

8. Emerging Fields:

• Synthetic Biology: Contribute to the design and engineering of new biological parts, devices, and systems.
• Microbial Genomics: Engage in genomic sequencing, bioinformatics, and microbial diversity studies
• Metagenomics: Explore microbial communities in various environments, contributing to innovations in environmental microbiology and industrial applications.

Research and Publication

Dr. Rohan Pandya

List of Publications:

• Larvicidal proficiency of volatile compounds present in Commiphora wightii gum extract against Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762), Frontiers in Plant Sceicne, 2023 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1220339/full
• A Comparative Analysis of the Physico-Chemical Properties of Pectin Isolated from the Peels of Seven Different Citrus Fruits, Gels, 2023 https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/11/908
• Anti-proliferative activity of surfactins on human cancer cells and their potential use in therapeutics, Peptides, 2022 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0196978122001024?via%3Dihub
• Characterization of Bioactive Metabolites from Marine Macroalgae Collected from Veraval Coast of Gujarat, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2022 https://ijpsr.com/bft-article/characterization-of-bioactive-metabolites-from-marine-macroalgae-collected-from-veraval-coast-of-gujarat/
• Physiological Functions of Phenolic Compounds in Plant Defense System, In Intech open - Phenolic compound, 2022       https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/79458
• A comparative account on biodiesel production from forest seeds, In Biofuel from Microbes and Plants Green Energy Alternative, 2022 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9780429262975-5/comparative-account-biodiesel-production-forest-seeds-jigna-tank-rohan-pandya
• "Conference proceeding-Effect of spermine and putrescine on germination and growth of Vigna radiate (L.) R. Wilczek seeds, SSRN, 2020" https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3585124
• Alkaloids and Phenols Accumulation in Growing Leaf Cells of Gymnospora Montana (Roth) Benth. Biochemical and Cellular Archives, 2019 https://connectjournals.com/pages/articledetails/toc031194
• Foldscope: A primary tool for detection of bioactive compounds in plant cells, In  Foldscope and its application, 2019 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arun-Dev-Sharma/publication/338884371_Foldscope_and_its_Applications/links/5e310c9692851c7f7f08cd0a/Foldscope-and-its-Applications.pdf

List of Projects undertaken

• Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (EYUVA) funded by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
• "Development of quality biofertilizer using cow dung: Metagenomic studies of Gir and Kankrej breed"  funded by Indian Knowledge System Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India
• Biochemical and Molecular Studies of Agarase from Marine Bacteria Isolated from Saurashtra Coast, India funded by Atmiya University, Rajkot
• Preparation of natural polymer based formulations funded by Atal Incubation Centre, Gujarat Technological University

Dr. Abhijeet S. Joshi

List of Publications:

• Changes of microbiome in response to supplements with silver nanoparticles in cotton rhizosphere. J Basic Microbiol. 2023; 63: 1451–1463. https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202300275
• Growth Promoting Impact of Biosynthesised Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) on Gossypium hirsutum and Vigna radiata, Proceedings of the National Conference on Innovations in Biological Sciences (NCIBS)
• Complete genome sequence of plant growth promoting Pseudomonas aeruginosa AJ D 2 an isolate from monocropic cotton rhizosphere, Genomics, Volume 112, Issue 2, 2020, 1318
• Antagonistic potential of silver nanoparticles with ectorhizospheric Pseudomonas species of Bt cotton, JETIR, Volume 5, Issue 112, 2018, 649-664

Dr. Mousumi Das

List of Publications:

• In vitro Study of Antagonistic Activity, Extraction and Optimization of Amylase Enzyme from Trichoderma Harzianum Against Selected Soil borne Fungal Isolates. Science and Technology Journal. 2020, 10(1):16-28. ISSN: 2321-3388.
• Understanding Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria(PGPR) interactions for inducing plant defences; In a book: Novel Approaches In Science and Pharma Fraternity. P.K . Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, India. ISBN: 978-93-92239-66-3:Pp:12-27
• Microbial Biomaterials and Their Industrial Applications. In a Book Entitled Microbial products for future industrialization. Ediotors : Angana Sarkar, Idris Adewale Ahmed. 2023, 10.1007/978-981-99-1737-2_15.
• Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Saurashtra, Gujarat and Implications Toward Sustainable Healthcare. Indian J Microbiol. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12088-024-01209-6
• Actinomycetes as a Possible Source of Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Cadmium from Contaminated Soil. Current World Environment Journal. 2024, 19I1). ISSN:0973-4929
• Screening, Production and Characterization of Potential Lignocellulolytic Actinomycetes from Agricultural Field. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 2024, 18 (2).1336-1346."
• Effect of Siderophore Producing Cadmium Tolerant Streptomyces pactum OR958669 on Plant Growth of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Current Agriculture Research Journal. 2024, 12(1).485-495.

List of Projects undertaken

• Wrap Eat - SSIP, Atmiya University, Rajkot funded by KCST, Gujarat
• Agronomics - SSIP, Atmiya University, Rajkot funded by KCST, Gujarat
• IKS - BJS1_M27- Vedic Science a Domestic Approach Solving Water pollution - A Menace          funded by IKS, AICTE, Govt of India, MoE
• IKS-  BJS1_M27- Demystifying the drinking water microflora by Copper vessel storage and Agnihotra ash   treatment funded by IKS, AICTE, Govt of India, MoE

Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya

List of Publications:

• Indian Patent on "Image Processing Based Approach Integrated with Deep Learning to Accurately Detect the Root Cause for Disease and Factors Responsible for Decrease In Crop Yield Application No.202211040082 A"
• Exploration of Saurashtra Soil PGPR Strain and its Attributes in Crop Productivity by Pot Plant Study Eco. Env. & Cons. 29 (May Suppl. Issue) : 2023; pp. (S191-S196)
• ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF PGPR TRAITS FROM SOIL SAMPLES OF THE SAURASHTRA REGION Indian J.Sci.Res. 13 (2): 13-21, 2023
• Book chapter “Design and Operation of New Microbial Product Bioprocessing System” Springer (ISBN -978-981-99-1737-2)"
• Book chapter "Microbial Biomaterials and Their Industrial Applications Springer(ISBN - 978-981-99-1737-2)"
• Book chapter "Understanding Plant-Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Interactions for Inducing Plant Defenses (ISBN- 978-93-92239-66-3), P.K. Publishers & Distributors"
• Book chapter "Application of Microbial Technology for Waste Removal Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd (ISBN- 978-981-16-3840-4)"
• Book chapter "Effect of Ageing on Biochemical Parameters in Sesame Seed At LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN- 978-3-659-27112-0)"
• Screening of Bacillus sp. (OQ654027) Mediated Seed Bio-Priming Enhance Plant-Growth-Promotion for Sustainable Crop Production of Groundnut and Chickpea, Current Agriculture Research Journal, Vol. 11, No. (3) 2023, pg.1-18. (UGC approved/ WoS) ISSN: 2347-468

Dr. Bhargav Waghela

List of Publication:

• Identification of novel exonic variants contributing to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in west Indian population. Gene, 2023.
• Insights of Endocytosis Signaling in Health and Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023.
• Upregulation of NOX-2 and Nrf-2 promotes 5-Fluorouracil-resistance of human colon carcinoma (HCT-116) cells. Biochemistry (Moscow), 2021.
• AGE-RAGE synergy influences programmed cell death signaling to promote cancer. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2020.
• Molecular insights of NADPH oxidases and its pathological consequences. Cell Biochemistry and Function, 2020.
• Inhibition of NADPH Oxidase activity augments 5-fluorouracil mediated cell death in human colon carcinoma HCT-116 cells. Int. J. Adv. Res. 8(07), 865-874, 2020.
• Curcumin Conjugated with PLGA Potentiates Sustainability, Anti-Proliferative Activity and Apoptosis in Human Colon Carcinoma Cells. PloS One, 10 (2), e0117526, 2015. (Top 25% Most Cited articles of 2015 in Plos One)
• RP‐HPLC method development, validation, and its pharmacokinetic applicability in preclinical evaluation of rhein treated with novel diacerein eutectics. Biomedical Chromatography, 2022.
• Molecular Diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy Patients in Western Indian Population: A Comprehensive Mutation Analysis Using Amplicon Sequencing. Frontiers in genetics, 2021.
• Cell-Penetrable Peptide-Conjugated FADD Induces Apoptosis and Regulates Inflammatory Signaling in Cancer Cells. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 2020.
• Surface modified PAMAM dendrimers with gallic acid inhibit, cell proliferation, cell migration and inflammatory response to augment apoptotic cell death in human colon carcinoma cells. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2020.
• Evaluation of antimitotic activity of herbal extracts using plant‐based model systems and their cytotoxic potential against human colon carcinoma cells. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 2021.
• Leishmania donovani adenylate kinase 2a prevents ATP-mediated cell cytolysis in macrophages. Parasitology International, 2019.
• Silibinin, A Natural Blend In Polytherapy Formulation For Targeting Cd44v6 Expressing Colon Cancer Stem Cells. Scientific Reports, 2018.
• Synthesis, characterization and biological application of 5-quinoline 1, 3, 5-trisubstituted pyrazole based platinum (ii) complexes. MedChemComm. 2018.
• Design, synthesis, pharmacological evaluation and DNA interaction studies of binuclear Pt (II) complexes with pyrazolo [1, 5‐a] pyrimidine scaffold. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2018.
• Design, synthesis, MTT assay, DNA interaction studies of platinum(II) complexes. Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics, 1-18, 2017.
• Quercetin Protects Necrotic Insult and Promotes Apoptosis by Attenuating the Expression of RAGE and its ligand HMGB1 in Human Breast Adenocarcinoma cells. IUBMB Life, 67 (5), 361-373, 2015.
• Advanced Glycation End Products mediated oxidative stress and regulated cell death signalling in cancer. Handbook of Oxidative Stress and Cancer, 2020.
• Effect of Sucrose Concentration on In-vitro growth of Mustard Seedlings. Phytotechnology: Emerging Trends, Chapter-33, 2009.

Ms. Nidhi Saxena

List of Publication:

• Role of dietary natural food as a therapeutic drug to prevent lung cancer: Phytochemicals as an Epigenetic Modifier in Cancer Prevention, Chapter-4, IOP Publishing, 2023, 4-1 to 4-39. https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/978-0-7503-5252-9ch4
• Bacterial Decolorization of Reactive Red: Strategic Bioremediation of Textile Dye.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 2018, 7(9): 147-156.  https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.709.019
• Factors affecting in vitro propagation of bacopa monniera, The Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2016 (5).
• Conventional method for saponin extraction from chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. Et Fernand, Global J Res. Med. Plants & Indigen. Med., 2014, Volume 3(2): 33–39

List of Projects undertaken

• Mushroom Cultivation (Mushroom source of high protein)- SSIP, Atmiya University, Rajkot funded by KCST, Gujarat
• Influencing Gut Microbiota to reduce Malnutrition in Gujarat region funded by SEED Money project, Atmiya University, Rajko

Ms. Shivani tank

List of Publication:

• Book chapter "Appraisal of Organic and Inorganic Nanomaterials in Cellular Microenvironment ISBN: 9780367271824,0367271826"

Ms. radhika joshi

List of Publication:

• Changes of microbiome in response to supplements with silver nanoparticles in cotton rhizosphere. J Basic Microbiol. 2023; 63: 1451–1463. https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202300275

Event

Sr. No.	Event Name	Event Date	Photo Gallery
1	Blood grouping and Anemia screening camp	2023-12-23	View
2	Parents - Teacher Meet	2023-12-23	View
3	Five-Day National Workshop on “Basic and Advanced Techniques of Protein Biology"	2023-10-03	View
4	One Day Hands-on Workshop on “Molecular Docking & Drug Discovery"	2023-08-26	View

Department Infrastructure

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Placement

Achievements

Year	Name of Award/ Medal	Team/Individual	Inter-university/State/National/International	Name of the event	Name of the Student	Photograph
2023	3rd Rank	Individual	University	Spot Photography in Atmiya Avsar Saptadhara	Jay Patoriya
2023	3rd Rank	Individual	University	Quiz in Atmiya Avsar Saptadhara	Lathiya Pankti
2022	1st Rank	Individual	University	Art and Cultural Fest (Quiz)	Keyur Dave