Biotechnology

The Biochemistry and Immunology Laboratory is equipped with essential facilities and instruments to support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, hands-on laboratory training, and project-based research in biochemistry, immunology, and related biomedical sciences. The laboratory provides facilities for biochemical analysis, sample preparation, microscopy, centrifugation, incubation, pH measurement, spectrophotometric analysis, and controlled sample storage. Major equipment includes microscopes, colorimeters, a −20 °C deep freezer, water deionizer unit, pH meter, electronic balance, incubator, hot-air oven, centrifuge, homogenizer, fume hood, and water bath. The laboratory supports practical courses in Biochemistry and Immunology, as well as student project work, enabling students to develop experimental skills, understand fundamental biochemical and immunological principles, and apply laboratory techniques to biomedical and life-science research.

The Microbiology Laboratory is well equipped with essential facilities and instruments to support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, practical training, and student project work in microbiology and allied biomedical sciences. The laboratory provides facilities for the safe handling, cultivation, observation, isolation, and characterization of microorganisms under controlled laboratory conditions. Major equipment includes Laminar Air Flow (LAF) units, binocular and monocular microscopes, BOD and bacteriological/fungal incubators, centrifuges, colony counter, autoclaves, water distillation units, orbital shaking incubator, cyclomixer, colorimeter, hot-air oven, and anaerobic chamber. These facilities enable students to gain hands-on experience in fundamental microbiological techniques, aseptic practices, microbial cultivation, incubation, sterilization, and basic analytical procedures. The laboratory primarily supports Microbiology courses and student project work, providing a conducive environment for developing practical skills and applying microbiological concepts to biomedical and life-science research.

The Upstream and Downstream Processing Laboratory is equipped with essential facilities and instruments to support practical training and project-based learning in bioprocess technology and related areas. The laboratory provides hands-on exposure to various stages of bioprocessing, including culture preparation, growth and maintenance, process monitoring, product recovery, and basic purification techniques. Major equipment includes a Laminar Air Flow (LAF) unit, muffle furnace, Millipore water purification system, plant tissue culture growth chamber, fume hood, colorimeter, autoclave, hot-air oven, water bath, pH meter, hot plate, and vortex mixer. These facilities enable students to understand and apply the fundamental principles of upstream and downstream processing under controlled laboratory conditions. The laboratory primarily supports practical courses in Upstream Process Technology and Downstream Process Technology, along with student project work, helping students develop essential experimental and bioprocessing skills relevant to biotechnology and biomedical applications.

The Bioinformatics Laboratory provides a computational environment for hands-on learning, data analysis, and research in bioinformatics, computational biology, and biotechnology. The laboratory is equipped with computer systems, dedicated workstations, and specialized bioinformatics software to support the analysis and interpretation of biological data. The facilities enable students to gain practical experience in sequence analysis, molecular modelling, database-based analysis, data visualization, and other computational approaches used in modern life-science research. The laboratory also supports Bioinformatics, Bioprocess Simulation, and student project work, providing an effective platform for integrating computational tools with biological and bioprocess engineering concepts. These facilities help students develop computational skills and apply bioinformatics and simulation techniques to solve biological and biomedical research problems.

The Industrial Biotechnology Laboratory is equipped with modern instruments and facilities to support hands-on training, practical learning, and project-based research in industrial biotechnology and bioprocessing. The laboratory provides facilities for extraction, separation, analytical characterization, and controlled bioprocess operations. Major equipment includes a Soxhlet extraction mantle, bio-spectrophotometer, temperature controller, pH meter, photoelectric colorimeter, rotary evaporator, gel rocker, Remi centrifuge, oil expeller, Remi incubator shaker, and bioreactor/fermentor. These facilities enable students to gain practical experience in bioactive compound extraction, spectrophotometric analysis, aseptic processing, microbial growth, centrifugation, incubation, fermentation, and product recovery. The laboratory provides a conducive environment for Industrial Biotechnology practicals and student project work, facilitating the application of biotechnology principles to industrially relevant processes and biomedical and bioproduct development.

The Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory is equipped with advanced instruments and facilities to support hands-on training, practical teaching, and research in molecular biology, biotechnology, and biomedical sciences. The laboratory provides facilities for nucleic acid and protein analysis, sample preparation, amplification, separation, visualization, and molecular characterization. Major equipment includes a gel documentation unit, binocular microscope, bio-spectrophotometer, colorimeter, hot-air oven, gel dryer, ultrasonic processor, bioreactor, cooling centrifuge, −20 °C deep freezer, UV transilluminator, microcentrifuge, thermal cycler, electronic balance, lyophilizer, HiMedia PCR triple block, HiMedia RT-PCR system, and tabletop centrifuges. These facilities enable students and researchers to gain practical experience in PCR and RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis and documentation, spectrophotometric analysis, centrifugation, sample processing, molecular amplification, and biomolecular analysis. The laboratory provides a conducive platform for advanced molecular biology practicals, interdisciplinary research, and student project work, supporting applications in biotechnology, biomedical sciences, diagnostics, and related areas.

The Instrumentation & Analysis Laboratory (R&D Lab – 1) is a specialized facility designed to support advanced analytical characterization, bioprocess development, and molecular biology research. The laboratory is equipped with sophisticated instruments including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), fermentor, flash chromatography system, UV–Visible spectrophotometer, pH meter, analytical balance, PCR gradient cycler, and multimode microplate reader. These facilities enable researchers and students to perform accurate quantitative and qualitative analysis of biomolecules, separation and purification of bioactive compounds, spectrophotometric measurements, controlled fermentation studies, molecular amplification, and microplate-based biochemical and biological assays. The laboratory provides a strong platform for research and development, student project work, analytical method development, bioprocess optimization, and advanced biomedical and biotechnology research, supporting interdisciplinary investigations and the characterization of biological and bioactive materials.

The Animal Cell Culture Laboratory (R&D Lab – 2) is a specialized research facility designed to support advanced studies in animal cell culture, cell biology, and biomedical research. The laboratory is equipped with essential facilities including a digital trinocular microscope, cell culture hood, CO₂ incubator, CO₂ cylinder, ambient-temperature incubator, gel shaker, Milli-Q water prefiltration and purification unit, phase-contrast microscopy facility, and refrigerated centrifuge. These facilities provide a controlled and sterile environment for cell culture maintenance, microscopic observation, sample preparation, and routine cell-based experimental studies. The laboratory supports research and development activities, student project work, cell-based assays, and interdisciplinary biomedical research, enabling researchers and students to develop practical expertise in animal cell culture techniques and investigate cellular responses relevant to biotechnology, biomedical engineering, drug discovery, and related life-science applications.

The Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory is designed to support practical training and research in plant biotechnology, tissue culture, and related areas of biological sciences. The laboratory is equipped with essential facilities including a Laminar Air Flow (LAF) unit, plant tissue culture growth chamber, fume hood, autoclave, water bath, and vortex mixer, providing a controlled and aseptic environment for plant tissue culture activities. These facilities enable students and researchers to gain hands-on experience in aseptic handling, sterilization, media preparation, culture initiation, and controlled growth of plant tissues under suitable environmental conditions. The laboratory supports plant tissue culture practicals, research and development activities, and student project work, providing a suitable platform for applications in plant biotechnology, propagation, conservation, and the development of value-added plant-based products.