School of Studies in Microbiology and Food Technology
About the department: School of Studies in Microbiology was established as independent department of Vikram University in 2008 and in 2024 it was expanded and renamed as School of Studies in Microbiology and Food Technology. The department offers undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. courses under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). The department is well established with independent spacious building and has two permanent faculty member and two visiting faculties. All the faculty members are Ph.D. and well experienced. Students of the department develop a strong theoretical and practical base. They get knowledge of different branches of Microbiology and Food Technology like, Food Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Genetics, Medical Microbiology, Food Processing, Food Packaging, Food Preservation etc. Moreover, students undertake dissertation, surveys, industrial/ laboratory visits as part of curricula and hence, get exposure to practical aspects of the subject. Student take part in group discussions, seminars etc. and broaden their knowledge base which help them to find suitable placement in different Government and private organizations.
Vision:To be a leading center of excellence in microbiology and food technology, fostering innovation, research, and sustainable solutions to enhance food safety, quality, and human health.
Mission:To provide high-quality education and training in microbiology and food technology, equipping students with scientific knowledge and practical skills.To conduct innovative research that addresses global challenges in food safety, biotechnology, and microbial sciences.To collaborate with industries, government agencies, and research institutions for the advancement of food technology and microbiology.To promote sustainable practices and the development of safe, nutritious, and high-quality food products.To contribute to public health by ensuring microbiological safety in food production and processing.Academic Programmes:
Programes Offered:
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S.N.
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Name of programme
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Duration
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Eligibility
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Intake
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Annual Fee (Rs.)
(excluding caution money)
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1
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology (CBCS)
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4 Years (8 semesters)
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12th pass with biology as one subject
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20
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10280
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2
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology (CBCS)
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4 Years (8 semesters)
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12th pass
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30
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25960
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3
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M.Sc. Microbiology (CBCS)
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2 Years (4 semesters)
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B.Sc. with Chemistry/ Allied subject and two subjects of life science.
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25
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21740
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4
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M.Sc. Food Technology (CBCS)
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2 Years (4 semesters)
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B.Sc. (Graduate)
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20
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37080
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5
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Ph.D. Microbiology
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4-5 Years
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M.Sc. Microbiology
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As per norms
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As per norms
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6
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PG Diploma: Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Technology
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1 Year
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B.Sc. with Biology
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10
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15021
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| 7 |
Certificate: Seed Technology |
6 Months |
12th with Biology |
10 |
5521 |
Faculty Details:
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S.N.
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Name
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Designation
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Qualifications
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Area of expertise
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Contact information
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Degree
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University
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1
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Dr. Alka Vyas
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Professor and Head
And Dean Life Science
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
Ph.D.
NET
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Hansraj College, Delhi
I.A.R.I. Delhi
I.I.Sc. Bangalore
CSIR
University of British Columbia, Canada
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Microbial Genetics, Agricultural Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology
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Mobile: 09425637814
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2
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Dr. Preeti Dass
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Assistant Professor
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B.Sc., M.Sc. and
Ph.D.
GATE
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Vikram University, Ujjain
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National Institute of Environmental Studies, Tsukuba, Japan.
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Environmental Microbiology
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Mobile: 09893287830
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3
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Dr. Tarun Sankhala
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Visiting faculty
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B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D.
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Vikram University, Ujjain
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Environmental Microbiology and Waste management
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Mobile: 09424072009
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4
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Dr. Kaina Bhonsle
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Visiting faculty
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B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D.
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Vikram University, Ujjain
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Medical Microbiology
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Mobile: 09424046452
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Research activities:
The department has well established laboratories for microbiological research. The faculty members along with their research scholars are engaged in diversified research areas. At present there are 08 research scholars who are doing research in the area of biofertilizers, nanotechnology, environmental microbiology and pigment production by microbes. Research projects from UGC, MPCST, DBT and DST have been granted and successfully completed. The faculty members publish their research in recognised journals. Research papers of the department in last 05 years.
Baroniya M. B., Vyas H., Titov A., Vyas A. and Baroniya S. S. (2020). Protection of soybean from ambient UV radiation through foliar spray with Lawsonia inermis leaves extract. Plant Archives, 21 (1), 4293 – 4300. (UGC approved at the time of publication)Baroniya M. B., Vyas H., Vyas A. and Baroniya S. S. (2022). Evaluation of UV absorbing substances and other phytochemicals in commonly growing plants of Malwa region. International Journal of Novel Research and Development. 7(12), B271 – B284. http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2212127.pdf (Google Scholar Indexed)
Bhonsle K., Vyas A., and Vyas H. (2023). Isolation and identification and frequency of isolated uropathogens with their antibiotic susceptibility pattern causing urinary tract infection in patients of Ujjain M.P., (India). IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases. Vol.9 issue 2, page 116 – 120.(Scopus Indexed) (https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2023.022)
Bhonsle K., Vyas A., and Vyas H. (2023). Role of probiotics in human health and prevention of diseases: A Review. IP Journal of Nutrition, metabolism and Health Science. Vol.6 issue 2, page 66 – 69. (Google Scholar Indexed) https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2023.010
Bhonsle K., Vyas A., Vyas H., Abhiraj and Hemwani K. (2022). Antibacterial activity of methanolic root extracts of Asparagus, Racemosus and Withenia somnifera against uropathogens causing urinary tract infection. IP International Journal of Comprehensive and Advanced Pharmacology. Vol.7 issue 3, page 141 – 145. (https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcaap.2022.029) (Google Scholar Indexed)
Bhonsle K., Vyas A., Vyas H., Abhiraj and Hemwani K. (2022). Detection of siferophore production in uropathogenic E. coli causing urinary tract infection in patients of Ujjain M.P., (India). IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases. Vol.8 issue 3, page 219 – 221. .(Scopus Indexed) (https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2022.043)
Bhonsle K., Vyas A., Vyas H., Ramchandanani A and Hemwani K. (2022). Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of uropathogens causing urinary tract infection among pregnant women in Ujjain M.P. (India). Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol.9, issue 2, page 91 – 95. (https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2022.017) (Google Scholar Indexed)
Bhonsle K.,Vyas H., Hemwani K. and Vyas A., (2020). Study of prevalence of urinary tract infections in patients of Ujjain, M.P. (India). International journal of scientific research, 9 (11), 69 – 71. (https://www.doi.org/10.36106/ijsr/1833083)
Bhonsle K.S., Vyas A., Vyas H., Ramchandanani A and Hemwani K. (2022) Prevalence, identification and frequency of uropathogens causing urinary tract infection in children in Ujjain (M.P.). Indian Journal of Microbiology Research Vol.9 issue 2, page 131 – 134. (https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmr.2022.023) (Google Scholar Indexed)
Choudhary U., Vyas A., Sankhala T. and Vyas H. (2024). Isolation of Neurospora and its interaction with maize. International Journalof Science and Research Archive, 13(01), 436 – 445.
Choudhary U., Vyas H. and Vyas A., (2020). A new modified gradient plate method for detecting siderophore production in fungi using chrome azurol-S (CAS) agar assay. J of mycology and plant pathology, 50 (4), 354 – 361. (UGC approved Web of Science Indexed)
Choudhary U., Vyas H., Patidar C. P. and Vyas A., (2021). Molecular characterization of phosphate solubilizing endophytic fungi and its effect on growth of the Maize, Zea mays.
Bioscience biotechnology research communications, 14(2), 797 – 805. (UGC approved at the time of publication and at present indexed in Google Scholar)
Deepika Tiwari, Praveesh Bhati, Preeti Dass, Shobha Shouche, Potential of actinomycetes as bioremediation and biocontrolling agents.Paripex-Indian Journal of Research, 2019, 8:
36-40.Deepika Tiwari, Shobha Shouche, Praveesh Bhati, Preeti Dass. A consolidation method for selective isolation of Actinomycetes based on choice of substrate. International Annals ofScience. 2021, 11, 1, pp 10-21. Deepika Tiwari, Shobha Shouche, Shuchita Chandorkar, Preeti Dass. Removal of pathogenic bacteria during vermicomposting of floral waste. International Journal of Research in Bioscience, Agriculture and Technology. 2021, 18: 133-140.Hinore J.S., Dass P. and Ishaque S. A Study on Analysing Gram Negative Multidrug-Resistant Enteric Bacteria from the River Kshripa, Ujjain (MP), India. Biological Forum – An International Journal. 2024,Vol. 16 (2):32–41, ISSN: 0975-1130.Hinore J.S., Dass P. and Ishaque S. A Study On ESBL Production Inside The Members Of Enterobacteriaceae Present Inside The River Kshripra, Ujjain (M.P.), India, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT). 2024,Vol. 12 (5): f379 – f 399, ISSN: 2320-2882.Hinore J.S., Dass P. and Ishaque S. A Study on Isolation and Identification of Coliform Bacteria from the River Kshripra, Ujjain (M.P.), India. Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research, 2023, Vol. 15 (11):143–155, ISSN: 0022-1945.Hinore J.S., Dass P. and Ishaque S. Study on Estimating the Microbial Population in the River Shripra, Ujjain (M.P.), India. Science, Technology, and Development. 2023,Vol. 12 (11):17–30, ISSN: 0950-0707.Kanojia P. S., Vyas H. and Vyas A. Biochemical studies of growth defective mutants of Neurospora crassa. The Vikram Journal of science and life science Vol. 1, (2) Feb 2021 pp 12 – 28.Nilofer Sheikh, R. C. Verma, Preeti Das, and M.A. Khah Meiotic investigation in reciprocal translocation of Commelina benghalensis L. (Commelinaceae) induced by gamma irradiations. 2020, Cytologia (Japan) 85: 213-217.Qureshi N., Vyas H., Mishra S. and Vyas A., (2021). Antibacterial effects of extracts of selected medicinal plants in combination with honey. Journal of science and technology, 6 (3), 145-154. Renu Namdev, Preeti Dass. Kanchan Khare. Isolation and identification of endophytic fungi from Ocimum sanctum. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences. 2024, 12, (1):38-41.Renu Namdev, Preeti Dass. R.C. Verma. Isolation and identification of endophytic fungi from Aloe vera. Internal Educational Applied Research Journal. 2023, 7, (4):12-18Sankhla T., Vyas H. and Vyas A., (2021). Characterization and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolated from waste dumping site in Ujjain city, India. Current world environment,16(1), 277-281. (http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.16.1.28) (UGC Approved)
Contact information of department:
Dr. Alka Vyas, Professor and Head (9425637814)
Dr. Preeti Dass, Assistant Professor (9893287830)
Dr. Tarun Sankhala (9424072009)
Dr. Kaina Bhonsle (9424046452)
