Biotechnology

  • UG INTAKE

    60

  • DURATION

    4 Years

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Started in 2002, with intake capacity of 60, the department offers B.Tech program in Biotechnology Engineering. This Program trains students in biological applications of engineering principles. Since inception, the department has achieved the credibility of having interdisciplinary research projects, MoU with industry and academia, research publications of student projects as well with faculty research fundings. A total funding of Rs. 2.87 Crores from various funding agencies has been the hallmark achievement of the department. The department facilitates unconditional support to the students for their overall development with experienced and dedicated faculty and state of the art facilities.. Analytical infrastructure includes HPLC, GC, AAS, PCR, ELISA reader, probe sonicator, lyophiliser, fermenters, Gel doc system, UV-visible spectrophotometer, Cold centrifuge, and Thermo-regulated incubator shakers. The up-to-datecurriculum and the upgraded labs promote an atmosphere of practical and knowledge-based learning principles catering to the needs of the industry to compete with the expected standards of higher education. An established Bioenergy Research, Information and Demonstration Centre (BRIDC) funded by the Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board (KSBDB), under Government of Karnataka facilitates demonstration, awareness and disseminates information about biofuels amidst scientific community, students, farmers and public.

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Vision

To accomplish excellence in Biotechnology research and creating manpower for the benefit of society and human kind with an emphasis on present and future global needs


Mission

To empower the students of Department of Biotechnology Engineering in to

  • Competent professionals to undertake projects by providing academic training and technical achievements
  • A successful professionals in research, academia and industry
  • An engineer for effective utilization of natural resources in biotechnology related industries.

To satisfy the mission of the Biotechnology Engineering program, the graduates will:

  • PEO1: Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, principles of physics and chemistry, and biological sciences for the engineering applications.
  • PEO2:Demonstrate the application of biotechnological processes and engineering principles through designing of industrial biochemical processes that are of societal and industrial importance.
  • PEO3: Exhibit skills of handling microbial processes, biochemical analysis by making use of state of the art instruments.
  • PEO4:Exhibit strong, independent learning, analytical and problem solving skills with special emphasis on design, communication, and an ability to work in teams.
  • PEO5:To have successful career as engineering professional or a researcher through lifelong learning in the field of biotechnology.
  • PO1: Engineering knowledge:
  • PO2: Problem analysis:
  • PO3: Design/development of solutions:
  • P04: Conduct investigations of complex problems:
  • PO5: Modern tool usage:
  • PO6: The engineer and society
  • PO7: Environment and sustainability
  • PO8:Ethics
  • P09: Individual and teamwork
  • PO10: Communication
  • PO11: Project management and finance
  • PO12: Life-long learning

Program Specific Outcomes for B.E. programme in Biotechnology set by Faculty in Biotechnology Engineering are as follows:

  • PSO 1: Demonstrate proficiency in basic science and foundation engineering courses.
  • PSO2: Demonstrate a working knowledge of advanced biological sciences.
  • PSO3: Demonstrate competence in application of engineering principles to biological systems.

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Facilities

Biochemistry Laboratory

Experiments are conducted to learn the basic techniques to identify and quantify biomolecules

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Biokinetics Laboratory

This lab facilitates the students to gain practical knowledge on Enzymatic reactions, their kinetics, immobilization

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Bio-process control and instrumentation laboratory

Bioprocess Control and Instrumentation lab is to learn various sensors, and their control using computer

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Heat and mass transfer Laboratory

The lab includes those experiments that deal with the study of basic mechanisms underlying heat and mass transfer

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Unit operations Laboratory

The Unit Operations Lab is to study the various aspects of fluid flow and mechanical operations

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Upstream processing Laboratory

Upstream Processing Technology is a very important subject for bioprocess engineers

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Microbiology Laboratory

Upstream Processing Technology is a very important subject for bioprocess engineers

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Immunology Laboratory

The diagnostic laboratory provides vital information about the patients testing their blood or serum

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Research

The department has received over ₹3 crore in research funding since its inception

Bioenergy Research, Information and Demonstration Centre (BRIDC)

The Udupi District BRIDC, functioning under the Department of Biotechnology Engineering, NMAMIT, is one among the 32 information and demonstration centres instituted by Karnataka State Government Bio-energy Development Board (KSBDB) with average annual grant of Rs.4 lakhs. The centre, established near Sanmathi Garden (Indoor Stadium) of NMAMIT Campus in the year 2011, has a building space of 2000 sq.ft.

The centre, along with Biodiesel production from used cooking oil and various non-edible oil seeds available in Udupi District, creates awareness, and disseminates information about bio-fuels to the scientific community, students, farmers and public. It also demonstrates the technical know how of biofuel production. Production of biodiesel from locally available non- edible oil seeds and used cooking oil results in rise of eco-friendly fuel usage. Also adds revenue to the farmers, businesses, saves foreign exchange, reduces dependence on fossil fuel and creates rural employment.

Activity Report - 2024-2025 Activity Report - 2023-2024 Activity Report - 2022-2023

NMAMIT Biodiesel centre is equipped with a pilot scale chemical reactor to produce 50 litres of biodiesel from any oil source per batch in about 20-24 working hours through a chemical process in the presence of a catalyst. Seed decorticators are available to remove outer cover and recover seed kernels (30-40 kg/hr). The oil from the non-edible seeds is extracted through a mechanical expeller (20-30 kg/hr seed crushing capacity) later the oil is filtered using Plate and Frame filter assembly and then used in the production of biodiesel. Used cooking oil is also used for biodiesel production. Produced biodiesel is separated and purified for engine usage. The centre also houses a laboratory for biodiesel testing where major 5 fuel parameters (acid value, viscosity, density, flash point and copper strip corrosion) are tested. A portable Biogas unit (0.5-1 cubic meter capacity) with 2-3 kg waste handling per day is also installed in the Bioenergy centre.

Biodiesel blend of up to 20% along with regular Diesel can be used in any Diesel engine without any hardware modification. Biodiesel has a significant amount of natural lubricity and adding in levels as low as 5% can improve lubricity up to 65%, thereby reducing engine ware and tare. Biodiesel can also be used in DG sets, tractors, pump sets etc. It is much safer than petro diesel with a flash point over 1200C. Importantly, toxic emissions such as Hydro Carbons (HC), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Particulate matter (smoke) reduces significantly for biodiesel in comparison with conventional Diesel. In some cases, the use of petro-diesel leaves a deposit at the bottom of fuel lines, tanks, and delivery systems over time. Thus usage of biodiesel due to its cleansing properties helps to dissolve any sediments deposited and initially change of fuel filter may be expected in some old vehicles.

At NMAMIT,a few college buses are fuelled with biodiesel blend (B10) successfully.

  • Provided Biodiesel to school buses of GM Vidyaniketan Public School-Brahmavar
  • Supplied7000 litres to Bangalore based hotels (boilers)
  • Supplied 1000 litres to city buses in Mangalore
  • Provided 1000 litres to Baikampady Truck transporters
  • Supplied 500 litres to Karkala taluq-panchayat office vehicles for a period of 6 months
  • Some faculty members of Nitte campus Institutions fuel their personal vehicles with biodiesel
  • Workshops/training/ demonstrations at BRIDC
  • Awareness camps and Exhibitions
  • Planation of biofuel saplings during World Biofuel Day (August 10)
  • Biodiesel blend usage promotion

Our consultancy provides expert support in biodiesel technology and biotechnology research. We offer services such as analysis, project guidance, and professional training. Using advanced equipment and knowledge, we help students, researchers, and industry professionals drive innovation, promote sustainability, and tackle the challenges of modern bioenergy and science.

  • Specialized Consultancy in Biodiesel Science and Technology
  • Bioenergy Research, Information and Demonstration Centre offer comprehensive consultancy solutions tailored to the evolving demands of the biodiesel industry. Our services encompass analytical testing, research support, and professional training — all designed to facilitate innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in biodiesel production and management.

    Services Charge
    B.E. Project assistance INR 2000 per project
    B.E. Internship INR 1000 per student
    B.Sc. Project assistance INR 1000 per student
    B.Sc. Internship INR 500 per student
    M.Sc. Project assistance INR 1500 per student
    PhD/M.Tech Project assistance INR 2500 per student
    Biodiesel Feedstock Oil Testing INR 500 per sample
    Biodiesel Production Testing INR 1000 per sample
    Biodiesel Density Test INR 200 per sample
    Biodiesel Viscosity Test INR 300 per sample
    Biodiesel Industry Management Training INR 3000 per Industry
    Biodiesel Research & Development Training INR 2000 per Industry

    For any activities regarding Biofuel production facilities and research consultancy the following Staff shall be contacted:

    Name Designation Contact Details
    Dr. Ujwal P Coordinator Email: ujwal.p@nitte.edu.in
    Contact: 9900514490
    Dr. Santhosh Poojary Scientific Assistant Email: santhoshnellikatte@nitte.edu.in
    Contact: 9900368688
    Mr. Vinay Shetty Lab Assistant Contact: 9880190741
  • Analytical & Research Support Services:
  • The Biotechnology Fab Lab offers specialized analytical and consultancy services for academic and industrial research. Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including FTIR, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), UV-VIS Spectrophotometry, Fermenters, and Microbial Analysis systems.

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Program

  • Duration - 4 years
  • Semester - 08
  • Intake - 60 Students

The department is recognized as research center under VTU, Belagavi and 14 research scholars have registered for their doctoral programme. From the year 2022-23 Ph.D degree is awarded by Nitte University.

Faculty Name Year No. of Ph.D Students Registered* No. of Ph.D Students Awarded*
Dr. C. Vaman Rao 2016-17 -- 01
Dr. C. Vaman Rao 2015-16 01 --
Dr. C. Vaman Rao 2012-13 01 --
Dr. C. Vaman Rao 2011-12 01 --
Dr. C. Vaman Rao 2010-11 02 --
Dr. Ujwal P 2016-17 -- 01
Dr. Ujwal P 2015-16 01 --
Dr. Ujwal P 2012-13 01 --
Dr. Ujwal P 2010-11 01 --
Dr. Vidya S M 2016-17 -- 03
Dr. Vidya S M 2012-13 02 --
Dr. Vidya S M 2011-12 01 --
Dr. Vidya S M 2010-11 01 --
Dr. Shyama Prasad S 2015-16 02 --

Staff Achievements

Achievements 2024-2025 Achievements 2023-2024 Achievements 2022-2023

Student Achievements

Gate Qualified (2023 - 2025)

Clubs & Chapters

“Phoenix” is a student association of the Biotechnology Engineering Department of the Institute. In Greek mythology, Phoenix is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or born again. Associated with the Sun, Phoenix bird obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. According to some texts, Phoenix lives over 1,400 years before rebirth. The department student organization named after the bird, organizes various technical and non-technical activities to build leadership qualities, team work, personality development and exhibition of professional and technical skills of the students.

Some of them include

  • Technical talks by external experts in the field of biotechnology
  • National level student paper and poster presentation “Parichay”
  • Biofuels days and world environmental day celebrations

  • PHOENIX OFFICE BEARERS - 2025 - 2026

    Name Semester Post USN Contact No. Email id
    Mr. K S Srikrishna Rao VII President NNM22BT014 9481661653 kssrao2004@gmail.com
    Mr. Hardhik Sharan Rai V Vice President NNM23BT017 9110493715 hardhiksharanrai9@gmail.com
    Ms. Krithi III Secretary NNM24BT020 9449584510 tgkrithi@gmail.com
    Mr. Shreyas Devdas Nayak VII Treasurer NNM22BT036 8310231968 shreyasnk109@gmail.com
    Ms. Alisha Lenal Dsa V Associate Treasurer NNM23BT003 6362509793 alishalenaldsa@gmail.com
    Ms. Trisha K Shetty III Co-Treasurer NNM24BT062 9844897667 3shashetty3535@gmail.com
    Mr. Shivapriya Sajith VII Cultural Secretary NNM22BT031 9987106893 sajith.shivapriya@gmail.com
    Ms. Dhrithi Shetty B V Associate Cultural Secretary NNM23BT011 8762125712 dhrithishetty2@gmail.com
    Mr. Aldrin Janis Mendonca III Co-cultural Secretary NNM24BT003 9482249015 aldrinjanice20@gmail.com
    Mr. Pratham P VII Sports Secretary NNM22BT025 9591307974 prathamsalian99@gmail.com
    Mr. Sathwik Kamath V Associate Sports Secretary NNM23BT048 9353651196 kamath.sathwik7@gmail.com
    Mr. Neo Mathew Paul III Co-sports secretary NNM24BT032 8073774145 neomathewpaulthekkel2006@gmail.com
    Mr. H Shreyas Prabhu VII Magazine Editor NNM22BT013 7204012167 shreyasprabhu68@gmail.com
    Mr. Chirag Shetty V Associate Magazine Editor NNM23BT052 9136009423 cshetty314@gmail.com
    Mr. Kavan P G III Co-Magazine Editor NNM24BT018 7892260998 kavanpg305@gmail.com
    Ms. Thanvi R Rai III 2nd yr CR NNM24BT061 9482327803 thanvirai286@gmail.com
    Ms. Bhargavi R Shenoy V 3rd yr CR NNM23BT008 7795753070 shenoybhargavi28@gmail.com
    Ms. Chaithra VII 4th yr CR NNM23BT900 8431456940 chaithrasjain23@gmail.com

    ISTE

    The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) is the leading National Professional non-profit organization striving for the technical improvement of education System in our country with the motto of career development of teachers and personality development of students.

    The NMAMIT STUDENT CHAPTER OF ISTE, formed in the year 1995 in the Institute, is actively involved in organizing various technical and non-technical activities for the benefit of the students and staff. A total of ten faculty members from the Department of Biotechnology are life-time members of the society and a total of 33 students are regular members .

    List of office bearers of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) - Department of Biotechnology Engineeringfor the year 2025-2026

    STAFF CO-ORDINATORS: Mrs Sneha Nayak

    Name USN Post
    Manya Pramod Bharadwaj NNM22BT021 President
    Aishat Rahifa NNM22BT003 Vice President
    Shreya Rao U NNM23BT053 Secretary ( 3rd Year)
    Isha Alva NNM24BT013 Secretary ( 2nd Year)

    Events Conducted

    Innovative Approaches by Bioinformatics for modern Therapeutical Solutions (02 June 2023, Friday, Phalguni Seminar Hall)

    ISTE student chapter, Department of Biotechnology organized an expert talk on “Innovative Approaches by Bioinformatics for modern Therapeutical Solutions” by Dr. Soumya Lipsa Rath, Assistant Professor, NIT, Warangal on 2nd June 2023.

    The speaker stressed upon innovation in the field of Bioinformatics for healthcare sector. She explained how Bioinformatics has become an integral part of Biotechnology from primer design, protein modelling, DNA sequencing, understanding a cellular system or the whole metabolic pathway. She also stressed on the boon of such tools in progress towards finding a cure for diseases even under pandemic conditions as the studies could be done with just a computer.

    Hands on session: Mastering Scientific Data and Citations (25 October 2024, Friday, Shambhavi Seminar Hall)

    ISTE student chapter, Department of Biotechnology organized hands on workshop on “Mastering Scientific Data and Citations” by Mr. Vinay B U, Assistant Professor, Sahyadri College of Engineering, Mangalore. The speaker gave excellent hands on session on origin tool, which is widely used for preparing journal quality graphs and Mendeley reference manager which helps in easing citations.

    Interactive session by Dr. R P Pai (11 November 2024, Monday, Sowparnika Seminar Hall)

    ISTE student chapter of the Department of Biotechnology organised an interactive session by Dr. R.P. Pai, former WHO consultant, advisor to Mother Teresa, and Director of Special Projects at Manipal University on November 11, 2024.

    Dr. Pai emphasized mastering subjects, upholding values, and learning multiple languages. He shared valuable insights on cultivating reading habits and recommended notable books like Lab Girl by Hope Jahren, The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine, and The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande.

    Conferences/Workshop/Seminars conducted Date No. of days Participants
    International Conference on "Affordable Strategies for Health, Environment and Food Technology” (ASHEF 2020) as a part of Multi-Conference on two days International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE- 2020)” 22 & 23 December 2020 2
    Talk on “Gender and Emotional Regulation” 30 May 2021 2 hr
    Webinar on “Understanding Variance of Emotion Regulation in Genders” 31 May 2021
    ‘Gender Integration for Social and Economic Development’ 6 June 2021 One and half Hour 33 Staff & 67 students
    One day Student Hands on Workshop on “Good Laboratory Practices” 9 to 12 August 2021 4 7th Sem Students
    An Event “BIOFILM” 28 October2021 1 BT Students
    Fresher’s Orientation Day 11 November 2021 1 2nd & 3rd year BT students
    Induction Program 13 November 2021 1 BT students
    A Talk on “A decades experience in forensic medicine” 25 November 2021 1 157 students + staff
    “Social Outreach Program” 2 December 2021 1 BT students
    Indo-Japan Bination Seminar on Biomedicine & Biotechnology at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte 28 February 2022 90 students
    Technical talk on “Advanced Hollow fiber Membranes for Allied Applications” - 20 May 2022 120 students
    Talk on “Study Abroad Journey” 24 May 2022 3rd & 4th Year students
    Visit to “NITK Surathkal” 30 May 2022
    Technical talk on “ Unraveling the cell migration using structural biology” 17 August 2022 BT Staff & Students
    Expert talk on "Managing mental health and suicide prevention" 15 September 2022 5th & 7th BT students
    Expert talk on “India - Japan Academic Cohesive Programs and Opportunities” 17 September 2022 5th & 7th BT students

    List of MoUs

    Company Name Outcomes Start Date Expiry Date
    KSBDB
    • Setting up of Biodiesel Plant - Center of Excellence, Trainings, Continuous production of Biodiesel from Used cooking oil
    • Trail Runs of vehicles
    • External Internships
    • External Projects by Students by Other Engineering and Degree, PG institutes
    03 February 2011 In force - Renewed annually
    Samhitha Research Solutions Student Internships in Industry and jobs 06 June 2022 05 June 2027
    Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth
    • Faculty Exchange
    • Workshops in collaboration with industry
    • Student Internships
    28 January 2023 27 January 2028
    CPCRI - Kasargod Student Internships 30 January 2023 29 January 2028
    Essente Healthcare
    • Student Internships in Industry
    • Placement
    19 May 2023 18 May 2028
    Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun Student Internships in Industry 17 May 2023 16 May 2028
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