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Department of Botany
About the Department
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The Department of Botany, established in 2016, is one of the youngest departments of Alagappa University, offering postgraduate (PG) and Ph.D., programmes in Botany with the aim of producing scholarly botanists capable of addressing various challenges confronted both at the national and global levels. The department is equipped with a sophisticated characterization facility, which supports research activities in Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences.

The faculty members have received national and international awards, contributing to the department’s visibility. The research activities are mostly interdisciplinary. The thrust areas of research include Systematic Botany, Plant Conservation, Plant Production, Plant Physiology, Plant Tissue and Cell Culture, Applied Botany, Phytomedicines, Plant Pathology, Genomics, Recombinant DNA Technology. The research also focusses on assessing the impact of climate change on various flora and fauna.

In the past 7 years, the Department of Botany has published outstanding research articles in highly reputed scientific journals. Additionally, the department has produced 1 Ph.D., 81 M.Phil. graduates, and 122 M.Sc. graduates, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. It regularly organizes seminars and conferences on topics of current interest in the area of Plant Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Mushroom Culture inviting national and international experts.

Vision
  1. To elevate the Department of Botany as a well-known centre of research in Plant Sciences and Plant Biotechnology initiating innovative research and making the next generation botanists to pursue their studies with academic rigour and productivity.
  2. To uphold the highest standards in publishing impactful research on Biodiversity and Climate Change so as to enhance the global visibility of the Department.
Mission

The Department of Botany is committed to:

  1. Empowering the youth with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Plant Sciences, with the aim of establishing a Centre of Excellence in Plant Biotechnology.
  2. Contributing to knowledge to address a wide range of research-based challenges and problems confronted in the area of Biodiversity and Climate Changes.
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  1. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh

  2. Professor and Head i/c
  3. Department of Botany
  4. Science Campus, 3rd Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India – 630003.


  2. sksingh@alagappauniversity.ac.in
  3. (+91) 4565 228091
Faculty
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Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh

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Dr. A. Arumugam

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Dr. C. Rajasekar

Teaching Assistant

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Dr. R. Rajendran

Teaching Assistant

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Dr. K. Vanitha

Teaching Assistant

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Distinctive Achievements / Awards
Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Singh
Sl. No. Awards / Honors Granting Institution Year Description
1 Appreciation Certificate Alagappa University, Karaikudi 2020-23 Recognizing outstanding Academic and Research Excellence in acquiring the award & Project during academic year
2 World Top 2% Most Influential Scientists list - 2023 Published by Stanford University, USA 2023 Excellence in Research
3 World Top 2% Most Influential Scientists list - 2022 Published by Stanford University, USA 2022 Excellence in Research
4 INSA best Teachers Award-2022 Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi 2022 Outstanding research Contribution and Inspiring students to take up career in Science
5 Outstanding Researcher Award – 2022 Alagappa University, Karaikudi 2022 Excellence in Research
6 Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry Royal Society of Chemistry, London, United Kingdom 2021 Outstanding contribution in the field of Molecular Modelling and Computer Aided Drug Design with Quantum chemistry applications.
7 Fellow of Royal Society of Biology Royal Society of Biology, London, United Kingdom 2021 Extensive research involved in the field of Biological Sciences.
8 Member of Board of Governors Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI), India 2021 - 2023 -
9 Fellow of Academy of Sciences The Academy of Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2020 In recognition of the significant contribution for the Advancement of Science
10 Vallal Alagappar Research Recognition Award Alagappa University, Karaikudi. 2020 Contribution towards the enhancement of Research outcome of the university in the form of “h” index
11 Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI) Fellow Award Biotech Research Society, India 2018 Outstanding contribution to Structural Bioinformatics and Computer-Aided Drug Design.
12 ICMR-Lala Ram Chand Kandhari Award Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi 2014 Outstanding contribution in the area of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
13 Dr. P. Daisy Oration Award Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 2017 Outstanding contribution to the life-threatening diseases like Cancer and HIV
14 Senior Scientist Award. the Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP) 2017 Immense contribution in the field of Computational drug discovery and development of novel inhibitors for HIV/AIDS
15 Elected Member of National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad, India (MNASc) National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad, India (MNASc) 2017 For outstanding contribution in Biological Sciences
16 Elected Secretary-General of Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery Society (BIDDS) Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery Society (BIDDS), Karaikudi 2017 onwards -
17 DST Fast Track grant for Young Scientist Chemical Sciences 2010 Excellence in Research in Chemical Sciences
Programmes on Offer
Sl. No. Programme Level Name of the Programmes Action
1PGM.Sc. Botany
2M.PhilM.Phil., Botany
Fees Structure
Sl. No. Programme Fees in INR (for Indian Nationals) for one Year Mode of Study Duration (Years)
1 M.Sc (Botany) I Year 5000.00 Full-time Two Years
II Year 3700.00
2 Ph.D. Botany I Year 16500.00 Full-time & Part-time Minimum of 2 years with M.Phil. and 3 years with M.Sc.
Annual fee from IInd year onwards 7500.00
Facilities
Infrastructure

Infrastructure and facilities play a crucial role in academic institutions, providing essential scientific and technical services to support research conducted by Post-graduate (PG), Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) students. These facilities are a fundamental commitment to maintaining and enhancing working efficiency. Department of Botany having following Infrastructure/Facilities to support high quality research.

  1. Internet and Wi-Fi : Students, Scholars and staff having continuous access to the internet, enabling seamless communication, data retrieval, and also for assessing online tools.
  2. Digital infrastructure/Smart Classrooms : Department also equipped with computers, LCD screens, and interactive boards and smart classrooms to facilitate high quality teaching and learning environment.
  3. Facilities/resources for Student :
    1. Computers : Each student is provided with a dedicated computer for coursework, project work and also for regular academic content updates.
    2. LCD Screens : Multimedia presentations and LCD screens are available for regular classes and presentations.
    3. Smart Interactive Boards : Smart interactive boards are available in department to enhance quality of student presentations and also encouraging them for active participation and dynamic content delivery.
List of Instruments
  1. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) Bruker, Alpha-II, Germany
  2. Lyophilizer Lark Innovative Fine Teknowledge, Chennai
  3. Stereo-zoom Microscope (Camera attached), Rayscope
  4. Electronic balance, Wensar
  5. Micro Centrifuge, Neuation, Ifuge-Mi5K
  6. pH Meter-Eutech (pH tutor)
  7. Shimadzu- UV-Visible Spectroscopy -1800
  8. Olympus CX21i LED - Biological Microscope
  9. Bio-Safety cabinet
  10. Remi Cooling Centrifuge C-24 Plus
  11. Laminar Air Flow Chamber
  12. Microtome - WESWOX- OPTIK-ARMT - 1090a
  13. -20°C deep freezer (Celfrost)
  14. Remi-Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate 10 MLH
  15. Plant Tissue Culture Rack
  16. Samsung Fridge - RT28K 3022 SE/HL
  17. Shimadzu Weighing Balance - ATX224
  18. Remi- Micro Centrifuge - RM-12C
  19. Olympus MLX - B Plus
  20. IFB - Microwave Oven - 208C4
  21. ANM Ultra Sonicator -USC - 100
  22. Hot Air Oven
  23. DNA - Gel - Electrophoresis Unit
  24. Autoclave
  25. Soxhlet Apparatus
  26. ANM Ultrasonic Cleaner with Hot Plate -USC - 100
  27. LCD - Digital Enhanced Overhead Stirrer
  28. Bench Top Orbital Shaker
Research
Area of Research

Department of Botany actively involve in high quality research in the area of Plant Biotechnology, Biodiversity and remedies to overcome climate changes. The thrust area of research of department of Botany are following-

Conservation Biology Bio-nanotechnology
Plant Molecular Taxonomy Nano Drug Delivery
Phytochemistry Pharmacognosy
Plant Tissue Culture Ethnobotany
Plant Reproductive Biology Bio-imaging
Palynology Biosensors and Microbial Dye degradation
Plant Pathology Biochemistry & Molecular biology
Ongoing Research Projects
Sl. No Name Of The Principal Investigator Title Of The Project Project Period Funding Agency Amount In Rs. (Lakhs)
1 Dr. A. Arumugam Developing zero waste management technology adapted to Karaikudi, Sivaganga District in Tamil Nadu 2021-2024 TANSCHE 50.94
Completed Research Projects
Sl. No Name Of The Principal Investigator Title Of The Project Project Period Funding Agency Amount In Rs. (Lakhs)
1 Dr. A. Arumugam Developing zero waste management technology adapted to Karaikudi, Sivaganga District in Tamil Nadu 2021-2024 TANSCHE 50.94
1 Dr. A. Arumugam Bio Synthesis and Phyto-Chemical Analytics for Cancer and other diseases 2019-2021 MHRD - RUSA 4.74
2 Dr. N. Anusuya Effect of hydrothermal processing on non-enzymatic antioxidant profile of certain underutilized south Indian green leafy vegetables and their bioavailability 2017-2019 AURF 1.00
3 Dr. M. Jothi Basu Studies on the role of anthropogenic cues in the foraging shift of honey bees and its impact on plant pollination at various ecosystems of Tamil Nadu 2016-2019 DST-SERB 33.49
4 Dr. A. Arumugam Utilization of pedalium murex for biodiseal and Ag NPs production 2016-2017 AURF 1.50
Alumni

Department of Botany deeply appreciates the pivotal contributions of its alumni to its progressive journey. The alumni’s intellectual, physical, and financial support is a cornerstone in nurturing an environment dedicated to perpetual education. Through well-organized initiatives, alumni participate in a variety of departmental activities, such as delivering lectures, conducting workshops, and spearheading infrastructure enhancements. Their involvement also spans the organization of athletic events, provision of scholarships to underprivileged students, celebration of scholastic and athletic triumphs, and investment in infrastructural advancements. Active participation of alumni in harmony with the government policies, propelling the department’s advancement, prestige, and accreditation. The department appreciates the active involvement of its alumni as a vital element for its ongoing pursuit of excellence and improvement.

Bank account details for Alumni fund

Department of Botany Alumni Association (DB-AA)
Account Name Botany Alumni Association
Savings Bank Account Number 7677950779
Bank and Branch Indian Bank, A.C. Campus Branch, Karaikudi
IFSC Code IDIB000A008
List of Alumni
Batch (2017 - 2019)
Sl. No Name of the Student Course Studied Year of Passing
1 Asha P M.Sc. 2019
2 Chinthamani S M.Sc. 2019
3 Dhanalakshmi S M.Sc. 2019
4 Gowri P M.Sc. 2019
5 Janani M M.Sc. 2019
6 Jeevitha A M.Sc. 2019
7 Kala R M.Sc. 2019
8 Karthick S M.Sc. 2019
9 Kokila Prinsha T M.Sc. 2019
10 Krishna Vanitha M M.Sc. 2019
11 Mathu Malar R M.Sc. 2019
12 Meenakshi A M.Sc. 2019
13 Muthu Meenal U M.Sc. 2019
14 Muthumari B M.Sc. 2019
15 Palaniyappan S M.Sc. 2019
16 Pandiyammal A M.Sc. 2019
17 Pavithra P M.Sc. 2019
18 Ponnalagu K R M.Sc. 2019
19 Priya M M.Sc. 2019
20 Priya S M.Sc. 2019
21 Priyanga P R M.Sc. 2019
22 Rajeswari L M.Sc. 2019
23 Sangeetha K M.Sc. 2019
24 Shivaranjhani B K M.Sc. 2019
25 Suganthi S M.Sc. 2019
26 Syed Ali Fathima A M.Sc. 2019
27 Vasantha Kumari C M.Sc. 2019
28 Vishnu Priya S M.Sc. 2019
Batch (2018 - 2020)
Sl. No Name of the Student Course Studied Year of Passing
1 Abirami S. M.Sc. 2020
2 Alagammal S. M.Sc. 2020
3 Bhavadharani M.Sc. 2020
4 Jayalakshmi M M.Sc. 2020
5 Kalaivani S. M.Sc. 2020
6 Kannan P. M.Sc. 2020
7 Kavipriya MR. M.Sc. 2020
8 Kavitha MR. M.Sc. 2020
9 Latha P. M.Sc. 2020
10 Pandiselvi M. M.Sc. 2020
11 Pavithra PL. M.Sc. 2020
12 Pradeeba K. M.Sc. 2020
13 Priya A. M.Sc. 2020
14 Pushparaj A M.Sc. 2020
15 Rathika S. M.Sc. 2020
16 Sanoop TS. M.Sc. 2020
17 Somaya AS. M.Sc. 2020
18 Sukanyadevi M M.Sc. 2020
19 Thennaerasi P. M.Sc. 2020
20 Vijyalakshmi A. M.Sc. 2020
Batch (2019 - 2021)
Sl. No Name of the Student Course Studied Year of Passing
1 Abirami S. M.Sc. 2021
2 Agalya S M.Sc. 2021
3 Akila S M.Sc. 2021
4 Anitha A M.Sc. 2021
5 Logeshwari M M.Sc. 2021
6 Balambigai A M.Sc. 2021
7 Dinesh kumar P M.Sc. 2021
8 Divya S M.Sc. 2021
9 Jayalakshmi R M.Sc. 2021
10 John Praveen Kumar J M.Sc. 2021
11 Lavanya S M.Sc. 2021
12 Logeshwari M M.Sc. 2021
13 Maha Lakshmi UC M.Sc. 2021
14 Mullai A M.Sc. 2021
15 Naveen P M.Sc. 2021
16 Nithyadevi M M.Sc. 2021
17 Ramya P M.Sc. 2021
18 Roja M M.Sc. 2021
19 Sagaya Prabu S M.Sc. 2021
20 Santhanasuvitha M M.Sc. 2021
21 Saranya M M.Sc. 2021
22 Shivakrishnan K M.Sc. 2021
23 Subashini J M.Sc. 2021
24 Swatheka K M.Sc. 2021
25 Varsha R M.Sc. 2021
Batch (2020 - 2022)
Sl. No Name of the Student Course Studied Year of Passing
1 Abitha P M.Sc. 2022
2 Ajithkumar K M.Sc. 2022
3 Balaji M M.Sc. 2022
4 Kanimozhi K M.Sc. 2022
5 Meenakshi R M.Sc. 2022
6 Narmadhai Naachiyaar A M.Sc. 2022
7 Nigitha G M.Sc. 2022
8 Nivetha P M.Sc. 2022
9 Piritha R M.Sc. 2022
10 Ramalakshmi C M.Sc. 2022
11 Ramya M M.Sc. 2022
12 Ramya T M.Sc. 2022
13 Sangeetha S M.Sc. 2022
14 Sugirtha VT M.Sc. 2022
15 Tamil Mullai S M.Sc. 2022
16 Thavamani K M.Sc. 2022
Batch (2021 - 2023)
Sl. No Name of the Student Course Studied Year of Passing
1 Anurag PS M.Sc. 2023
2 Gayathri S M.Sc. 2023
3 Hridya KH M.Sc. 2023
4 Jayaganesh M M.Sc. 2023
5 Jayasree VR M.Sc. 2023
6 Kavitha J M.Sc. 2023
7 Keerthika M M.Sc. 2023
8 Nithyashree M M.Sc. 2023
9 Shakthi Sri V M.Sc. 2023
10 Sharmila M M.Sc. 2023
11 Sheethal V M.Sc. 2023
12 Sri Ramachandran S M.Sc. 2023
13 Vanishwari S M.Sc. 2023
Ph. D Alumni

Sl. No Name of the Student Course Studied Year of Passing
1 B. Vignesh Kumar Ph.D. 2024
Student Council
Academic Year: 2023 - 2024
S.No Name of the Student Class / Year Position
1 Mr. R. KINGSTON VINO II M.Sc., Botany President
2 Ms. S. DIVYA DHARSHINI I M.Sc., Botany Vice – President
3 Ms. T. AISHWARYA II M.Sc., Botany Secretary
4 Ms. S. RANJANA I M.Sc., Botany Joint - Secretary
5 Ms. S. BRAZY II M.Sc., Botany EC Member
6 Ms. G. HEMALATHA II M.Sc., Botany EC Member
7 Mr. K. MOHANAKARTHICK I M.Sc., Botany EC Member
8 Mr. P. SARAVANAN I M.Sc., Botany EC Member
9 Mr. V. DINESHKUMAR I M.Sc., Botany EC Member
Academic Year: 2022 - 2023
Sl. No Name of the Student Class / Year Position
1 Ms. B. MUTHUMARI Ph.D., Botany President
2 Mr. P.S. ANURAG II M.Sc., Botany Vice – President
3 Mr. R. KINGSTON VINO I M.Sc., Botany Secretary
4 Ms.KH. HRIDYA II M.Sc., Botany Joint - Secretary
5 Ms. J. KAVITHA II M.Sc., Botany EC Member
6 Mr. S. SRI RAMACHANDRAN II M.Sc., Botany EC Member
7 Mr. S. TAMILARASAN I M.Sc., Botany EC Member
8 Ms. G. HEMALATHA I M.Sc., Botany EC Member
9 Ms. T. AISHWARYA I M.Sc., Botany EC Member
Academic Year: 2021 - 2022
Sl. No Name of the Student Class / Year Position
1 Mr. B. VIGNESHKUMAR Ph.D., Botany President
2 Ms. G. NIGITHA II M.Sc., Botany Vice – President
3 Mr. P.S. ANURAG I M.Sc., Botany Secretary
4 Ms. A. NARMADHAI NAACHIYAAR II M.Sc., Botany Joint - Secretary
5 Mr. M. BALAJI II M.Sc., Botany EC Member
6 Ms. P. ABITHA II M.Sc., Botany EC Member
7 Ms.KH. HRIDYA I M.Sc., Botany EC Member
8 Ms. J. KAVITHA I M.Sc., Botany EC Member
9 Mr. S. SRI RAMACHANDRAN I M.Sc., Botany EC Member
Academic Year: 2020 - 2021
Sl. No Name of the Student Class / Year Position
1 Mr. B. VIGNESHKUMAR Ph.D., Botany President
2 Mr. J. JOHN PRAVEEN KUMAR II M.Sc., Botany Vice – President
3 Ms. G. NIGITHA I M.Sc., Botany Secretary
4 Ms. S. ABIRAMI II M.Sc., Botany Joint - Secretary
5 Ms. K. SWATHEKA II M.Sc., Botany E C Member
6 Mr. P. DINESHKUMAR II M.Sc., Botany E C Member
7 Ms. A. NARMADHAI NAACHIYAAR I M.Sc., Botany E C Member
8 Mr. M. BALAJI I M.Sc., Botany E C Member
9 Ms. P. ABITHA I M.Sc., Botany E C Member
Academic Year: 2019 - 2020
Sl. No Name of the Student Class / Year Position
1 Mr. R. KARTHICK Ph.D., Botany President
2 Ms. S. BHAVADHARANI II M.Sc., Botany Vice – President
3 Mr. P. DINESHKUMAR I M.Sc., Botany Secretary
4 Ms. M.R. KAVITHA II M.Sc., Botany Joint - Secretary
5 Mr. TS. SOMAYA II M.Sc., Botany E C Member
6 Ms. P. THENNARASI II M.Sc., Botany E C Member
7 Ms. S. ABIRAMI I M.Sc., Botany E C Member
8 Mr. J. JOHN PRAVEEN KUMAR I M.Sc., Botany E C Member
9 Ms. K. SWATHEKA I M.Sc., Botany E C Member
Academic Year: 2018 - 2019
Sl. No Name of the Student Class / Year Position
1 Mr. R. KARTHICK Ph.D., Botany President
2 Ms. S. BHAVADHARANI II M.Sc., Botany Vice – President
3 Mr. P. DINESHKUMAR I M.Sc., Botany Secretary
4 Ms. M.R. KAVITHA II M.Sc., Botany Joint - Secretary
5 Mr. TS. SOMAYA II M.Sc., Botany E C Member
6 Ms. P. THENNARASI II M.Sc., Botany E C Member
7 Ms. S. ABIRAMI I M.Sc., Botany E C Member
8 Mr. J. JOHN PRAVEEN KUMAR I M.Sc., Botany E C Member
9 Ms. K. SWATHEKA I M.Sc., Botany E C Member
Placement
Placement Details of M.Sc. students
S.No Name of the Candidate Year Awarded Placement Details
1 Ramya P 2018 Team Leader, Continual Engine Private Limited.
2 Palaniyappan S 2019 Project Associate, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
3 Kannan P 2020 Teacher, Best Academy, Chennai.
4 Dinesh P 2021 Project Fellow, KFRI, Kerala.
5 Naveen P 2021 Project Associate, CSIR-Institute of Himalaya Bioresource Technology, H.P.
6 Ajithkumar K 2022 Field Assistant, TeamLease Services Limited, Bangalore.
7 Piritha R 2022 Relationship Executive, Patroniss, Chennai.
8 Anurag PS 2023 Branch Post Master, Kaipuram Branch Office, Kerala.
9 Jayaganesh M 2023 Trainee Instructor, Agastya International Foundation, Bangalore.
10 Kavitha J 2023 Trainee Instructor, Agastya International Foundation, Bangalore.
11 Nithyashree M 2023 Project scholar, Haritha Institute & Research Foundation, Chennai.
12 Sakthi Sri 2023 Course Instructor, SIP Abacus, Karaikudi.
Placement Details of Ph.D. Awardees
S.No Name of the Candidate Research Supervisor Year Awarded Placement Details
1 B. Vignesh Kumar Dr. M. Jothi Basu 2024 Post-Doctoral Fellow, National Changhua University of Education, Chang-hua, TW, Taiwan
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  1. ALU Botany News
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