Department of Environmental Biotechnology
Research
The main research focus of the Department of Environmental Biotechnology is to identify the polluted and eco-sensitive zones using Ecotoxicogenomics approach, Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS and to provide potential solution through novel microbes, receptor based pesticides etc. The focus is also made on bioremediation, waste utilization and drinking water treatment. The faculty members of the Environmental Biotechnology Department have diverse research interests focused on assessing, monitoring and developing suitable methodologies to ensure sustainable development of the environment. Specific research interests include:
- Assessment and monitoring of Emerging Pollutants
- Development of novel techniques through Bio-spatial Technology ensuring sustainability
- Bioremediation of Organic and Inorganic pollutants
- Phytochemical profiling of Medicinal plants
- Chemical Ecology involving the role of Endocrine Disruptors and Modulators
- Solid waste management
- Water analysis and treatment
- Pharmaceutical applications of marine resources
The department is facilitated by funding from various International and National agencies such as United Nations University (UNU, Japan), UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI), Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong (OPCFHK), University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Board of Research In Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Rashtriya Uchchattar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA).
Special Grants Received
Funding Agency | Year | Grant (Rs.) |
---|---|---|
UGC (Non-SAP) - SES | 2008-2013 | 10 lakhs |
UGC (Non SAP) | 2008-2013 | 20 lakhs + 4 JRFs |
DST-FIST | 2008-2013 | 35 lakhs |
UGC (Innovative) | 2011-2016 | 60 lakhs + 1 Assistant Professor |
UGC-SAP | 2016-2021 | 99 lakhs |
DST-FIST-2nd Cycle | 2016-2021 | 67 lakhs |
DHR | 2020-2023 | 1.04 Crore |
Total | 3.95 Crore |
Ongoing Project
S.No |
Project Title |
Funding agency |
Amount in Rupees |
1 |
Effects of Air pollutants on Respiratory health of Traffic Police personnel of Major Cities of Tamil Nadu – An Observational Study |
DHR |
1,04,23,056 |
2 |
RUSA 2.0 (Biological Sciences) |
DHE |
49,39,000 |
3 |
Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station |
TNPCB |
2,50,00,000 |
4 |
Elucidation of the underlying mechanism of adipose tissue browning driven polycystic ovarian syndrome recovery |
ICMR |
45,10,748 |
5 |
Phytonutrient and lipid profiling of refined and unrefined cooking oils and comparative study on Obesity and cardiovascular risks in rat as animal model |
ICMR |
18,02,996 |
6 |
Assessment of air pollution status with co-beneficial factors for Tiruchirappalli city corporation |
MoEF&CC |
33,05,000 |
7 |
Monitoring and Management of POPs in Asia – Monitoring of Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) in water, sediment and biota of the Asian region |
UNU |
4,68,711 |
Number of ongoing projects and their total outlay
Projects: 07
Total outlay: Rs. 4,59,38,763 Crore
Research projects completed (2002 onwards)
S.No |
Project Title |
Funding Agency |
Amount in Rupees |
1 |
Monitoring and Management of POPs in Asia – Monitoring of Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) in water, sediment and biota of the Asian region |
UNU |
2,78,000 |
2 |
Monitoring and assessment of rivers for Emerging Pollutants and phycoremediation |
DBT |
36,50,000 |
3 |
Analysis and evaluation of Indian staple food fortified with Veldt grape (Cissus quadrangularis) stem powder to overcome osteoporosis |
DBT |
31,90,000 |
4 |
Environmental Fate and Ecotoxicological Risk Assessment of Plasticizers in the Rivers of Tamilnadu, India |
UGC |
15,30,000 |
5 |
Identification and characterization of chemical cues in vaginal fluids of female kangayam breed cattle (Bos indicus): Enhancement of reproductive efficiency |
UGC |
22,00,000 |
6 |
Monitoring and Management of POPs in Asia – Monitoring of Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) in water, sediment and biota of the Asian region |
UNU |
4,60,000 |
7 |
Studies on the Biomolecules of the traditional seeds employed for water purification -UGC Research award |
UGC |
29,00,000 |
8 |
Quantification and characterization of disinfection by-products in drinking water from various places of Tamil Nadu |
DST |
19,99,400 |
9 |
Isolation of novel peptides from Ascidians (Tunicates) and its pharmaceutical applications |
SERB |
22,19,000 |
10 |
Effect of Pouteria Campechiana Linn extracts on experimental model of epilepsy in rats: an exploratory study |
SERB |
5,70,000 |
11 |
Identification and Evaluation of Novel Plant Species for CO2 Sequestration in different Altitudes ranges of Pachamalai Reserve Forest towards Climate Change Mitigation Research |
SERB |
12,00,000 |
12 |
Study on Population Ecology of Rucervus eldii in Keibul Lamjao National Park, Indo Burma Biodiversity Hotspot |
OPCFHK |
3,50,000 |
13 |
Environmental Monitoring and Governance of POPs in the Asian Coastal Hydrosphere |
UNU |
4,90,000 |
14 |
Molecular studies on microbial risk assessment for Antibiotic resistant microorganism and production of Class A biosolids in poultry litter by Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic digestion (ATAD) |
CSIR |
23,38,600 |
15 |
Lighten up the feeding constraint traits of silkworm Bombyx mori by Genetic Engineering |
CSB |
16,70,000 |
16 |
Development of Integrated Marine Environment Resource information System (DIMERIS) for Kudankulam Coastal Area – A Sustainable Development approach. |
NRDMS - DST |
26,00,000 |
17 |
Identification and characterization of bioactive compounds by HPLC and exploring anti-rheumatic potential of Mudakathan keerai (Cardiospermum halicababum) |
UGC |
9,71,800 |
18 |
Eco-friendly pheromones in restoration of reproductive status in pesticide induced toxicity: An innovative study in rat model |
CSIR |
13,00,000 |
19 |
Studies and evaluation of larvicidal effects and doses of electron beam using microtron irradiation as an effective method for pest control |
BRNS |
15,45,000 |
20 |
Identification and evaluation of novel microbes in CETP of tannery industrial units through molecular approach |
DBT |
48,40,000 |
21 |
An Assessment of Functional Alterations of Forest Ecosystem in Response to Climate Change Through Spatial Technology |
UGC |
6,00,000 |
22 |
Assessment of estrus specific urinary pheromones and their binding protein in goat (Capra indicus) : A new insight in livestock production |
DST |
10,50,000 |
23 |
Utilization of soil macro and microorganisms for the decomposition of cellulosic waste materials |
MoEF&CC |
30,04,000 |
24 |
Nitrate removal from drinking water using phytochemical components |
UGC |
11,15,000 |
25 |
Monitoring and Assessment Network for Asian Governance of Environment (MANAGE) |
UNU |
6,20,000 |
26 |
Endocrine Disruptors: Pesticides, PCBs and PAHs in Atmospheric Environment in Tamilnadu, India |
UGC |
8,60,000 |
27 |
The Structure of the Vitellogenin receptor from Lepidoptera |
DST-UKIERI |
24,40,000 |
28 |
Characterization of Lipophorin in a Lepidopteron insect Bombyx mori and its role in lipid transport to developing oocytes |
UGC |
10,60,000 |
29 |
Screening of in vivo Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) as a health index in subjects exposed to mobile phone induced electromagnetic radiation and its association with HLA gene |
DRDO |
15,98,000 |
30 |
An Epidemiological Survey of Vector Borne Diseases and Control Strategies for Tribal Health Development Through Remote Sensing and GIS for Sitheri Hills, Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu |
ICMR |
16,00,000 |
31 |
Bioenergy: Hydrogen production from wastewater using isolated microbial consortia and their 16s rDNA approach |
UGC |
6,25,800 |
32 |
Efficacy of Eco friendly pheromones in protecting pollutant induced male reproductive toxicity in rat model: An innovative strategy to protect environment |
UGC |
6,90,000 |
33 |
Solid waste management inside the University campus |
BDU |
3,00,000 |
34 |
Proteomics of the multilevel nutrient sensing pathway in silkworm Bombyx mori |
DST-DAAD |
9,40,000 |
35 |
An Integrated Approach to Develop a Specialised Green Belt Model to minimize Carbon Emission using Remote Sensing, GIS and Biotechnology for NLC Campus, Tamil Nadu |
DST |
25,00,000 |
36 |
Molecular Characterization of Vitellogenin receptor from the cotton pest Spodoptera litura |
DST |
26,00,000 |
37 |
To evaluate the microbial sorption capacity of heavy metals released from explosives and elucidate the mechanism involved |
DRDO |
18,16,742 |
38 |
Environmental Monitoring and Governance of POPs in the Asian Coastal Hydrosphere |
UNU |
8,50,000 |
39 |
Establishment of fat body heterogeneity and identification of storage protein receptors in lepidopteran pests Pericallia ricini and Amsacta albistriga |
DST |
21,00,000 |
40 |
Molecular characterization of Vitellogenin and Vitellogenin receptor in the cotton pest Spodoptera litura |
CSIR |
11,00,000 |
Projects: 40
Total outlay: Rs. 6,37,71,342 Crore