DEPT. EMAIL ID: msmbotany4@gmail.com

Vision & Mission

Vision
To transfer and maintain knowledge concerning plant science and channelize the proper spectrum of resources.
To develop leadership quality in the field of Biological science.

Mission
To foster the development of independent learning and thinking abilities of students
To cultivate the applied knowledge of plant science that leads to progression in skill development and professional talents.

Programmes offered

  • B.Sc Botany
  • B.Sc Biotechnology (Multimajor 2b)

Present Faculty in Botany

Name: Shabnam A
Designation: H.O.D & Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Biosystematics

Name: Thushara T
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Plant Systematics

Name: Jijo C Varghese
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Phycology

Name: Dr. Sruthy K Pillai
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Plant biotechnology

Achievements

  • Ranks in B.Sc Biotechnology
  • 2014 admission
  • Kripa Krishnan- 3rd rank
  • Blessymol Y.J- 4th rank
  • Aayisha N- 5th rank
  • 2015 admission
  • Reshma Raveendran- 1st rank

Several students from the department got prizes in University Kalolsavam and University sports meet.

Conferences organized

  • National Science day celebration, Aspire 2017
  • World wetland day celebration, Theerdha 2018

Services offered to public

  • Organized exhibition which was open for the public.
  • Provides general classes and exhibitions in botany for school students to make them interested in the subject.

Extracurricular platforms

Juma Mawhiba

A talent development program organised by the department for the students in B.Sc Botany and B.Sc Biotechnology.

Succession List of HODs

  • 2017: Smt. Shabnam A
  • 2014: Sri. H Muhammed Hafeelu
  • 2004-2014: Smt. Rafeekabeevi
  • 2002-2004: Smt. S.Sudha
  • 1999-2002: Prof. C. R.Omnakutty Amma
  • 1997-1999: Prof. VIjayalaekshmiamma
  • 1993-1997: Prof. P.Reghunandanan
  • 1964-1993: Prof. R. Narayana Iyer

Faculty in Biotechnology

Name: Lekshmi R
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Molecular Biology

Name: Dr. Deepa I
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Molecular biology, Industrial microbiology, Bioseparation and purification of bio active molecules