New! CARE Conference 2025
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As of August 2024, the Department of Biotechnology broadly encompasses three major domains: Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, and Computational Biology, with 35 regular faculty members. Established in 2004, the Department hosts at present ~330 undergraduate students (Dual Degree Programs), ~60 Masters level students (M.Tech/MS), ~200 doctoral scholars (Ph.D.), ~30 postdoctoral scholars and project staff, and 13 technical and administrative staff. The Department offers two integrated (Dual Degree) programs namely, BS/MS in Biological Sciences or BTech/MTech in Biological Engineering with strong emphasis both on modern biology and engineering and on extensive practical laboratory training. The Department also offers Master of Science (MS) by research, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and an MTech program in Bioprocess Engineering. The Department has made significant strides in positioning itself as one of the best centres of excellence in the Biotechnology field in the past decade. The Department is generously supported by Mehta Family Foundation.
The Department of Biotechnology at IIT Madras, founded in 2004 and housed in the Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, has a multidisciplinary coverage of scientific, technological, socio-economic, and educational domains of interest and aims to be an internationally recognized Centre of repute, collaborating with academic institutions, industries, healthcare institutions and other stakeholders. We aim to attain excellence and competitiveness in the areas of research, teaching, administration, outreach and public relations under the ambit of the Institute, state, and national interests ...
To harness the diverse and multidisciplinary potential of the biotechnology domain towards scientific, technological, and societal improvement, thereby making an impact in the sectors of education, research, healthcare, and industrial production of food, energy, and pharmaceuticals.
To make the Department of Biotechnology at IIT Madras as the foremost centre of excellence in the domains of biological sciences, biological engineering and computational biology through research, teaching, training, and manpower development activities. In addition, the Department would strive to create a global reputation through international collaborations, outreach, alumni engagement, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Model: Exploris 240 Brand:Thermoscientific
The Thermo Scientific Exploris 240 LC-MS is a high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry system that provides ultra-high resolution and sensitivity, enabling precise detection and quantification of trace compounds in complex samples for applications in proteomics, metabolomics, and environmental analysis.
Brand: Shimadzu
The Shimadzu UHPLC system offers advanced separation efficiency, speed, and sensitivity for demanding applications such as protein analysis, pharmaceutical testing, and environmental monitoring, utilizing high-pressure capabilities and cutting-edge detection technologies.
Model : Discover S8 Brand: Beckton Dickinson
The BD FACS (Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting) system enables rapid, high-precision sorting and analysis of individual cells based on their fluorescence characteristics, supporting applications in cell biology, immunology, and cancer research.
Model : Canto II Brand: Beckton Dickinson
FACS Canto II is a robust system with 2 lasers and 7 fluorescence parameters. The system is useful for several assays like cell cycle, apoptosis and surface staining. It is useful for flowcytometry analysis.
Model :Symphony A1 Brand: Beckton Dickinson
FACS Symphony AI is a conventional FACS analyzer with 16 parameters. It has violet, blue, yellow, green and red lasers. Currently it is being used for studying multiparameter
Brand: Perkin Elmer
The PerkinElmer FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectrometer is used to identify chemical compounds and analyze molecular structures by measuring the absorption of infrared light across different wavelengths.
Model : IX83 Brand: Malvern
The MicroCal PEAQ Malvern ITC (Isothermal Titration Calorimeter) measures the heat released or absorbed during molecular interactions, providing detailed insights into binding affinity, stoichiometry, and thermodynamics.
Model : IX83 Brand: Olympus
The Olympus IX83 is a fully automated inverted microscope designed for advanced live-cell imaging, offering high-resolution imaging, precise stage control, and versatile fluorescence capabilities for cellular and molecular research.
Model: Fluoview 3000 Brand: Olympus
The Olympus Fluoview 3000 Confocal Microscope provides high-resolution, multi-color imaging with advanced optical sectioning capabilities, enabling detailed 3D visualization of live and fixed samples for cellular and molecular research.
Model: Seahorse XF Pro Brand: Agilent
The Agilent Seahorse XF Pro is a high-throughput metabolic analysis platform that measures cellular bioenergetics in real-time, enabling detailed study of cellular metabolism, mitochondrial function, and metabolic shifts in health and disease.
Congratulations to Dr. Ninitha A.J. on being awarded the “Har Govind Khorana Young Biotechnology Fellowship” for 2023-24.
Congratulations to Prof. Michael for becoming an Editorial Board Member of the journal "Bioinformatics and Biology Insights"
Congratulations to Prof. Sathyanarayana Gummadi for receiving the BHU Centennial Award from the Biotech Research Society of India.
Congratulations to Ms. Sowmya Krishnan for receiving Research Excellence Award.
Congratulations to Mr. Pratyay Sengupta for receiving Research Excellence Award.
Congratulations to Tarun Shyam Mohan for receiving BD Biosciences Best Poster Presentation Award in Molecular Medicine at the Pan-IIT Meeting and Conference on Engineering in Medicine held at IIT Kanpur on Dec 6-8, 2024.
Congratulations to Ananya Sangeetha "THE DIVASHRI AWARD 2025"
Congratulations to Anjali Rao Kalbavi for the best M.S. Thesis in the Department of Biotechnology.
Congratulations to Ms. Bavishya S M for securing the Kalpathi AGS Prize / Biocon Prize.
Congratulations to Ms. R. Dhanya for securing the Batch of 1979 Award (PhD)
Congratulations to Mr. Gowtham B for receiving the Vishwakarma Prize.
Congratulations to Ms. Malavika Venkatesh for receiving the Prof. C. S. Krishnamoorthy Endowment Prize.
Congratulations to Mr. Nagarjun R for receiving the Institute Merit Prize.
Congratulations to Rajagopal Subramaniam C for receiving the GOVERNOR’S PRIZE / BATCH OF 1979 AWARD - BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Congratulations to Vaishnavi S for receiving the GE ECOMAGINATION EXCELLENCE AWARD
Congratulations to Varsha V for receiving PROF. K B RAMACHANDRAN AWARD.
Congratulations to Vatsal Arya for receiving the BATCH OF 1979 AWARD-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES/48TH INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL CONGRESS PRIZE.
Congratulations to Rajina B R on being the First Prize Winner in the Oral Presentation at BIOMERS 2025, held on 2nd August 2025.
Congratulations to Sowmya Krishnan on being the second Prize Winner in the Oral Presentation at BIOMERS 2025, held on 2nd August 2025.
Congratulations to R Uma on being the third Prize Winner in the Oral Presentation at BIOMERS 2025, held on 2nd August 2025.
Congratulations to Amrish P on being the Poster Presentation Winner at BIOMERS 2025, held on 2nd August 2025.
Congratulations to Neha Rani Das on being the Poster Presentation Winner at BIOMERS 2025, held on 2nd August 2025.
Congratulations to Indira Priyadarshani Patra on being the Poster Presentation Winner at BIOMERS 2025, held on 2nd August 2025.
Congratulations to Mayukh Chatterjee on being the Poster Presentation Winner at BIOMERS 2025, held on 2nd August 2025.
Congratulations to Tanay Meshram on being the Poster Presentation Winner at BIOMERS 2025, held on 2nd August 2025.
