Mizoram University Biotechnology Department

I want to know the courses and the faculties of the Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University so can you tell me?

[Arvind Kumar]

The Department of Biotechnology of Mizoram University was established in the year 2007 with a view to initiate quality teaching and research in the field of Biotechnology.

The department offers a two year M. Sc. Degree Course in Biotechnology and research programs leading to M. Phil and Ph. D degrees.

Currently, the department has six regular faculty members engaged in teaching and research.

Courses

M.Sc. Biotechnology
M. Phil
Ph. D

Students Enrollments:

PhD 12
MPhil 0
FirstSemester 22
ThirdSemester 12

Current academic and research thrust areas :

Plant Biotechnology : Assessment and inventorisation of plant genetic resources for conservation and sustainable utilization in the region through biotechnological tools

Microbial Biotechnology : Microbial technology with special reference to improvement of abiotic-stress tolerance characteristics of agriculturally/ecologically important microbes

Insect Biotechnology: Involving insect-plant interactions, chemical and molecular ecology; development of eco-friendly insecticides and application of biotechnological tools for pest management

Faculties-

Prof. N. Senthil Kumar

Dr. Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya

Dr. Th. Robert Singh

Dr. Bhim Pratap Singh

Dr. H. Lalhruaitluanga

Ms. Esther Lalnunmawii

Contact-

N. Senthil Kumar
Professor & coordinator
Department of Biotechnology
Mizoram University