The department of Biochemistry was established in the academic year 1996-1997 with The goal of rendering the importance of Biosciences to learning aspirers. The main objective of the department is to promote quality education to the rural students in and around Thanjavur district. Students hailing from poor families join our department with an average academic background. Also, our department provides ample opportunities to students from other districts and other states, especially from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala. So far, our department has successfully produced 21 batches of graduates with excellent results.
OBJECTIVE
The aim and vision of the department are to foster high quality, innovative and multidisciplinary research and advanced techniques in Biochemistry and to provide a platform for the development of entrepreneurs.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Well-established and well-equipped lab with sophisticated instruments like Flame Photometer, spectrophotometer with converter, PCR, Gel Doc, Elisa Reader, Electrophoresis, Digital electronic balance, etc. Equipments necessary for quantitative estimation of macromolecules as well as secondary metabolites. Instruments like TLC, Colorimeters, and spectrochem are available. Students are trained in niche areas of Bio-Sciences and Bio-Chemistry.
Programmes Offered
- B.Sc., Biochemistry: A pass in 10+2 with chemistry and biology
- M.Sc., Biochemistry: Candidates who have passed bachelor level exam in botany/zoology/biochemistry/biotechnology/microbiology/genetics/medicine/agriculture/life science/chemistry/pharmacy from any recognised university in India or abroad
- Ph.D., Biochemistry
Head of the Department
Dr.V.RAMAMURTHY, M.Sc., M.Phil., MLT., Ph.D.,
Head & Assistant Professor
Staff Members
Dr.S.NETHAJI, M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDBI., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Dr.S.VELAVAN, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Dr.T.S.DHANARAJ, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Dr.K.DURGADEVI, M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Dr.R.RAJASEKAR, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Dr.T.TAMILARASI, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Title | Level | Sponsor | Date |
Innovative Skills For Future Challenges on Green Chemistry | Reginal | Self funding | 14th October 2022 |
One Day Conference On Future Prospective Of Nutritive Food For Mankind And Intercollegiate Competition Of Life Sciences | Stete | Self funding | 30th March 2022 |
International Seminar on Recent Advances in Translational Medicine (ISRATM – 2021) | International | Self funding | 26th November 2021 |
Workshop on Faculty development programme in SPSS for Life Sciences | Reginal | Self funding | 27th August 2021 |
Silver Jubilee Bio Webinar On Molecular Pathogenesis and Diagnosis – COVID 19 (Online) | National | Self funding | 14th July 2020 |
COVID-19 Awareness Quiz Competition (Online) | National | Self funding | 25th May 2020 |
National level Seminar on Novel Approaches and future aspects for Cancer Therapy (ONCO – T20) | National | Self funding | 7th February 2020 |
One day Seminar on Global Challenges and Intercollegiate Competition of Life Sciences | National | Self funding | 15th February 2019 |
One day Science exhibition on Global Challenges and Intercollegiate Competition of Life Sciences (IGNITE-2018) | State | Self funding | 29th October 2018 |
National Seminar on Novel Avenues in Environmental Issues and Protection (BIOENVIRON - 18) | National | Self funding | 15-16th February 2018 |
Nutritional Awareness Programme | State | Self funding | 23rd March 2017 |
New Frontiers & Challenges in Environmental Sciences (BIOENVIRON - 16) | International | Self funding | 11-12th February 2016 |
Emerging Trends in Biosciences and Future Prospects | State | Self funding | 26th February 2015 |
BIORESOURCE -14 | National | Self funding | 5th March 2014 |
Research Avenues in Biosciences | National | Self funding | 29th January 2013 |
Emerging Trends in Biosciences (BIOSPIRIT) | State | Self funding | 6th March 2012 |
Bioinformatics Aspects of Genetic Engineering and Computer Aided Drug Design | State | Self funding | 14th March 2008 |
S.No | Name of the Research Candidate | Title of the thesis
| Name of the Research Advisor | Year of Award
|
1 | R.Gowri | Isolation, identification and separation of quercetin and silver nanoparticle from Cassia auriculata leaf extract and their effect on ulcerogenic Albino Rats
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | December 2015 |
2 | T.Abarna | Isolation, identification and separation of phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin and silver nanoparticle from Phyllanthus niruri leaf extract and their effect on alcohol intoxicated hepatotoxicity in Albino Rats
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | January 2017 |
3 | D.Mariya Rajeswari | Isolation, identification and separation of Rutin and P-Coumaric acid from leaf extracts of Cynodon dactylon and their effect on Aflatoxin intoxicated Male Albino Rats
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | April 2017 |
4 | R. Ramesh | Phytochemical analysis and protective effect on ethyl acetate extract of Terminalia arjuna root on HCB induced carcinogenesis in female Albino Rats
| Dr.T.S.Dhanaraj | June 2017 |
5 | P.Mathavi | A study of phytochemical screening, antioxidants and cytoprotective activities of Shorea robusta leaf extract
| Dr.S.Nethaji | July 2017 |
6 | M.K.Vadivazhagi | Biological treatments of distillery effluent and their impact on the Catfish Mystus gulio under laboratory condition | Dr.V.Ramamurthy | December 2017 |
7 | M. Sathiya Devi | Molecular study on the effect of methanolic extract of Indigofera trita on induced Inflammation, Algesia and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Female Albino Rats
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | December 2017 |
8 | T.K. Sujayil | A study of phytochemical screening, antioxidants and hepatoprotective activities of Evolvulses alsinosides leaf
| Dr.T.S.Dhanaraj | January 2018 |
9 | S.Viji | Evaluation of phytochemical properties of Acorus calamus rhizome and its impact on dengue hemorrhagic fever mosquito vector Aedes aegypti
| Dr.S.Nethaji | February 2018 |
10 | B. Manimekalai | The synthesis, characterization and evaluation of biomedical potential of silver nanoparticle synthesized from Azima tetracantha leaf extract
| Dr.S.Velavan | February 2018 |
11 | R.L. Abhinand | A study on Environmental quality and Biodiversity of the Manakudy Mangroves, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu Southwest Coast of India
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | June 2018 |
12 | K. Durgadevi | Biochemical investigation of Hypocholesterolemic and Cardiotonic activity of Brassica oleracea L. var. italica flower extract against Hydrogenated oil (Dalda) stimulated myocardial ischemic in Albino Rats
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | June 2018 |
13 | P. Senthamil Selvan | Evaluation of chemopreventive potential of Cirrus vitiginea leaves on diethylnitrosamine (den) induced hepatocellular carcinoma
| Dr.S.Velavan | July 2018 |
14 | V. Nalini | Phytochemical screening and anticancer activity of Corallocarpus epigaeus rhizome in benzo (a) pyrene induced lung cancer
| Dr.T.S.Dhanaraj | July 2018 |
15 | A. Amargeetha | Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Erythrina indica flower extract and evaluation of their biological activities
| Dr.S.Velavan | September 2018 |
16 | C. Chitra | A study on phytochemical investigation and evaluation of its antioxidant and antiarthritic activities of Ipomea obscura leaves
| Dr.T.S.Dhanaraj | December 2018 |
17 | K. Shibula | Evaluation of phytochemical, antioxidant and cytoprotective potential of Annona muricata leaves extract
| Dr.S.Velavan | December 2018 |
18 | R.Shalini | A study on phytochemical screening, antioxidant, antimitotic and antiproliferative activities of Aplotaxis auriculata rhizome | Dr.S.Velavan | March 2019 |
19 | S.Priya | A study of phytochemical and Pharmacological evaluation of Diospynos virginiana
| Dr.S.Nethaji | March 2019 |
20 | K.L. Naveen | A Study of Phytochemical screening and Antitumorigenic activities of Bellicoryne plumbaginifolia methanolic Bulb extract against different Mammalian Cell Lines.
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | August 2019 |
21 | S.Karumaran | Evaluation of phytochemical and bioefficacy of Andrographis paniculata against Culex Quinquefasciatus
| Dr.S.Nethaji | August 2019 |
22 | P. Suriya | A detailed study on cytotoxic and Antitumour potential of Diosgenin against human oral cancer cells
| Dr. C. Aiyavu | August 2019 |
23 | J.Antonia Auxi Marueen | Studies on Isolation and Separation of Kaempferol from Punica granatum leaves extract and their effect on Stress induced Ulcer in Hyperglycemic Albino Rats.
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | January 2020 |
24 | S.T.Mini | Isolation and Characterization of β-Sitosterol from Whole plant extract of Evolvulus alsinoides and their effect on in vitro Anticancer Activity against different Cell Lines.
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | January 2020 |
25 | R.Sathya | Studies on Biosynthesis and Characterization of silver nanoparticles from Solanum torvum and their effect on Anticancer activity of different mammalian cell lines
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | August 2020 |
26 | H.Jacena Begum | Studies on Biosynthesis and Characterization of Zinc Nanoparticles from Tinospora cordifolia leaves extract and their effect on Antiovarian Cyst in Aflatoxin intoxicated Albino Rats.
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | September 2020 |
27 | N.Revathi | Green Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Dodonaea angustifolia leaves extract and evaluation of its Biological Activities
| Dr.T.S.Dhanaraj | September 2020 |
28 | T.Antony Thangadurai | Screening of Antioxidant compound and evaluation of Biological activities in Phoenix pusilla Fruit
| Dr.S.Velavan | October 2020 |
29 | S.Nirmala Devi | A Study on Isolation and Characterization of Myricetin from Aerva lanata entire plant extract and their Protective role on calcium oxalate induced Urolithiatic Albino Rats.
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | November 2020 |
30 | G.Pazhanithampi | Confirmatory studies on the Extraction and Characterization of Quercetin from Gymnema sylvestre leaves and their preventive role of Diabetic and Hyperlipidemic activities in streptozocin induced in Albino Rats
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | November 2020 |
31 | A.S.Prasanth | Invitro and Invivo studies on Biosynthesis of Silver nanoparticles from Murraya koenigii leaves extract and their effect on Antiproliferative activities in Albino Rats.
| Dr.V.Ramamurthy | December 2020 |
32 | G. Umarani | Insilico and invitro approaches to evaluate the anticolorectal cancer activity of Erythrina variegate against the human HT – 29cell line
| Dr.S.Nethaji | September2021 |
33 | R. Kalaivani | Biosynthesis and Characterization of zinc nanoparticles from Vitis vinifera and their invitro chemopreventive studies on Hep G2, PC-3 and HT-29 Cell Lines | Dr.V.Ramamurthy | October 2021 |
34 | M. Rajesh | Effectiveness of herbal extract in disease control and growth rearing in shrimp | Dr.T.S.Dhanaraj | November 2021 |
B.Sc., Biochemistry
S. No | Name of the Rank holder | Position of the Rank | Year |
1 | G. Poorani | 7th Rank | 1999 - 2000 |
2 | R. Hemaladha | 5th Rank | 2003 – 04 |
3 | I. Agil | 2nd Rank | 2006 – 07 |
4 | G. Priyadharshini | 17th Rank | 2008 – 09 |
5 | R. Suganya | 7th Rank | 2011 – 12 |
6 | P. Rasithabanu | 5th Rank | 2012 – 13 |
7 | S. Dhanalakshmi | 11th Rank | 2014 – 15 |
8 | D. Nirmala | 8th Rank | 2015 – 16 |
9 | G. Sivasri | 11th Rank | 2019 - 22 |
M.Sc., Biochemistry
S. No | Name of the Rank holder | Position of the Rank | Year |
1 | I. Agil | 1st Rank | 2008 – 09 |
2 | A. Karthika | 4th Rank | 2010 – 11 |
3 | Leena S. Raj | 10th Rank | 2011 – 12 |
4 | B.S. Sujitha | 1st Rank | 2012 – 13 |
5 | K. Durgadevi | 5th Rank | 2013 – 14 |
6 | P.K. Vinisha | 8th Rank | 2014 – 15 |
7 | R.S. Resmi | 10th Rank | 2015 – 16 |
8 | R. Sathiyakala | 3rd Rank | 2017 – 18 |
9 | R. Devi Anbarasi | 4th Rank | 2017 – 18 |
10 | C. Archana | 9th Rank | 2020 – 21 |
11 | N. Manivannan | 11th Rank | 2020 – 21 |
S.No | Name of the alumni | Present Designation | Year of study | Contact no |
1 | Dr. R.Gowri | Director, Amman Clinic, Aranthangi Pudukottai, Tamilnadu, India,
| 2013-2015 | 97887 55572 |
2 | Dr. T.Abarna | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India
| 2013-2016 | 70948 93399 |
3 | Dr. D.Mariya Rajeswari | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620024, Tamilnadu, India
| 2013-2017 | 99441 56002 |
4 | Dr. R. Ramesh
| Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Sri Vasavi Institute of Enginnering & Technology, Andrapradesh, India | 2013-2017 | 93606 32921 |
5 | Dr. P.Mathavi | Head and Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Enathi Rajappa College, Pattukkottai, Tamilnadu, India
| 2013-2017 | 97866 07248 |
6 | Dr. M.K.Vadivazhagi | Sri Akilandeswari Women’s College, Wandiwash-Tiruvannamalai, 604408, Tamilnadu, India
| 2013-2017 | 63697 88217 |
7 | Dr. M. Sathiya Devi | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Bharathi women’s college, Chennai-108, Tamil Nadu, India
| 2013-2017 | 94453 83489 |
8 | Dr. T.K. Sujayil
| Laboratory Technologist, Primary health centre, Kathar | 2014-2017 | 98466 78986 |
9 | Dr. S.Viji
| Vice Principal, E.G.S.Pillai Matriculation School, Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu, India
| 2013-2018 | 96555 23401 |
10 | Dr. B. Manimekalai | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Sengamalathayar Educational trust Womens College (A), Tamilnadu, India
| 2013-2018 | 77083 72510 |
11 | Dr. R.L. Abhinand | Diagnostic Manager, Neyyar Medicity, A Pankajakasturi Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India | 2014-2018 | 90374 08236 |
12 | Dr. K. Durgadevi | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Marudupandiyar College, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
| 2015-2018 | 73588 05480 |
13 | Dr. P. Senthamil Selvan
| Coordinator, Paramedical institute, EM, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
| 2015 - 2018 | 76395 16616 |
14 | Dr. V. Nalini | Assistant Professor of Biotechnology, Government Arts College, Orathanadu, Tamilnadu, India
| 2013-2018 | 6380935144 |
15 | Dr. A. Amargeetha | Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
| 2013-2018 |
|
16 | Dr. C. Chitra
| Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Nadar Saraswathi College, Thenni, Tamilnadu, India
| 2015-208 | 8072151968 |
17 | Dr. K. Shibula
| PGT in Holy Cross Senior secondary school, Trivandrum, Kerala | 2013-2019 | 7708284153 |
18 | Dr. K.L. Naveen | Assistant Professor of Biotechnology, Emmanuel College, Vazhichal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
| 2015-2019 | 75609 83371 |
19 | Dr. S.Karumaran
| Education Facilitator, SST TVS, Alwarthirrunagari, Tuticorin (Dt) | 2014-2018 | 9944523443 |
20 | Dr. P. Suriya | Head and Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Annai College, Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu, India
| 2013-2019 | 84898 93696 |
21 | Dr. J.Antonia Auxi Marueen | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620024, Tamilnadu, India
| 2016-2020 | 99409 56456 |
22 | Dr. S.T.Mini | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, ATSVS Siddha Medical College, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu, India
| 2017-2020 | 8072362932 |
23 | Dr. H.Jacena Begum
| Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, American College, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India
| 2016-2020 | 95975 60572 |
24 | Dr. N.Revathi
| INFAR international PVT LTD, Bussiness development manager Singapore
| 2015-2020 | 9600239956 |
25 | Dr. T.Antony Thangadurai | Proprietor, Ranjan Medical centre, Thanjavur
| 2015-2020 | 9789436222 |
26 | Dr. S.Nirmala Devi | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Annai Violet Arts & Science College, Ambattur, Chennai - 53, Tamilnadu, India
| 2017-2020 | 88703 48139 |
27 | Dr. G.Pazhanithampi | Diagnostic Manager, Dr.Mohan`s Diabetes Specialties centre, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
| 2018-2020 | 90401 68052 |
28 | Dr. A.S.Prasanth | Assistant Professor and Lab Quality, Biochemistry, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, India
| 2016-2020 | 97454 63903 |
29 | Dr. G. Umarani | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
| 2017-2021 | 9952141728 |
30 | Dr. R. Kalaivani | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, E.G.S.P College, Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu, India
| 2014-2021 | 90954 47262 |
31 | Dr. M. Rajesh | Scientist, Jananom PVT LTD, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
| 2018-2021 | 8754103088 |
32 | Dr. J.J. Vimala Suji | Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
| 2019-2022 | 6383107750 |
33 | Devendiran R | Lab Technician, Gr. III, Department of Public Health and Medicine, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
| 2017-2019 | 9944620443 |
34 | Vignesh J
| Ranger Assistant, Pannai kaddu,Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu
| 2018-2021 | 8270351396 |
35 | Alagu Sundar.S
| Field Assistant, National filaria conrole unit Chidambaram, Tamilnadu
| 2020-2022 | 9965519761 |
36 | Mathanraj.R
| Data entry Asst/Receptionist, Tamilnadu police, Thanjavur
| 2020-2022 | 8248078270 |
37 | Ramkumar P
| Quality Manager, Shankara Hospital,Chennai
| 2020-2022 | 9791166510 |
38 | Manivannan N
| Omega Medical Coding, Trichy
| 2019-2021 | 9080787302 |
39 | Abarna S
| Omega Medical Coding, Trichy
| 2014-2017 | 9952646548 |
40 | Preethi R
| Post master, Post office, Ovarur, Tamilnadu
| 2016-2019 | 8940593665 |
S. No | Name of the Investigator | Department | Title of the Project | Student(s) Name | Funding Agency | Amt. Rs. |
1 | Dr. R. Rajasekar | Biochemistry | Phytochemical characterization of avicennia germinans with pharmacotherapeutics | Soundharya.E | TANSCST | 7500 |