
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. 2.7 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.
FAQTo 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
To empower the students of Department of Biotechnology Engineering in to
To satisfy the mission of the Biotechnology Engineering program, the graduates will:
Program Specific Outcomes for B.E. programme in Biotechnology set by Faculty in Biotechnology Engineering are as follows:
Experiments are conducted to learn the basic techniques to identify and quantify biomolecules
Read MoreThis lab facilitates the students to gain practical knowledge on Enzymatic reactions, their kinetics, immobilization
Read MoreBioprocess Control and Instrumentation lab is to learn various sensors, and their control using computer
Read MoreThe lab includes those experiments that deal with the study of basic mechanisms underlying heat and mass transfer
Read MoreThe Unit Operations Lab is to study the various aspects of fluid flow and mechanical operations
Read MoreUpstream Processing Technology is a very important subject for bioprocess engineers
Read MoreUpstream Processing Technology is a very important subject for bioprocess engineers
Read MoreThe diagnostic laboratory provides vital information about the patients testing their blood or serum
Read MoreBioenergy 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
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.
Research and consultancy activities (List of services enclosed below)
Services | Charge |
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B.E. Project assistance | 2000 per project |
B.E. Internship | 1000 per student |
B.Sc. Project assistance | 1000 per project |
B.Sc. Internship | 500 per student |
M.Sc. Project assistance | 1500 per project |
PhD/M.Tech Project assistance | 2500 per project |
Biodiesel Feedstock Oil Testing | 500 per sample |
Biodiesel Production Testing | 1000 per sample |
Biodiesel Density Test | 200 per sample |
Biodiesel Viscosity Test | 300 per sample |
Biodiesel Industry Management Training | 3000 per Industry |
Biodiesel Research & Development Training | 2000 per Industry |
For any activities regarding Biofuel production facilities and research consultancy the following Staff shall be contacted:
Name | Designation | Contact Details |
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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.Manjunath Rao | Technical Assistant | Contact: 9449244324 |
Mr.Vinay Shetty | Lab Assistant | Contact: 9880190741 |
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* |
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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 | -- |
Internship/Off campus (2017-2018)
Internship/Off campus (2016-2017)
Internship/Off campus(2015-2016)
Internship/Off campus (2014-2015)
“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
Name | Semester | Post |
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Mr. Mohammed Affan | VII | President |
Ms. Prathiksha N Shetty | V | Vice President |
Ms. Samruddhi V Shetty | VII | Treasurer |
Mr. Priyanshu K V | V | Associate Treasurer |
Ms. S Supritha | VII | Cultural Secretary |
Ms. Shreeraksha S Shastri | V | Associate Cultural Secretary |
Ms. Spandana V Prasad | III | Co-cultural Secretary |
Ms. Prapthi S Mally | VII | Sports Secretary |
Ms. Sonali | V | Associate Sports Secretary |
Ms. Sarah Nikita Mathias | III | Co-sports secretary |
Mr. Anish Rao | VII | Magazine Editor |
Mr. P V Reshwin Sunil | V | Associate Magazine Editor |
Mr. N Pranamya Kalappa | III | Co Magazine Editor |
Staff Coordinator : Ms.Sneha Nayak and Ms. Harshitha M J
Name | Semester | Post |
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Mr. Mohammed Atheef G A | VII | President |
Mr. Dhyan Prasad C M | V | Vice President |
Mr. Athmaram Bhat | VII | Treasurer |
Mr. Mohammed Affan | V | Associate Treasurer |
Ms. Deeksha B S | VII | Cultural Secretary |
Ms. Ruchitha Rao | V | Associate Cultural Secretary |
Ms. Shreeraksha S Shastri | III | Co-cultural Secretary |
Mr. Nathan Jarek Fernandes | VII | Sports Secretary |
Ms. Prapthi S Mally | V | Associate Sports Secretary |
Ms. Soumya A | III | Co-sports secretary |
Ms. Jayashree R | VII | Magazine Editor |
Mr. Anish Rao | V | Associate Magazine Editor |
Mr. Zishan | III | Co Magazine Editor |
Staff Coordinator : Dr. Anil Kumar H S
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 .
Under the ISTE, there has been 2 technical talks in the last two years where in students had an opportunity to interact with external experts in the field of Biotechnology.
The topics include
List of office bearers of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) - Department of Biotechnology Engineeringfor the year 2021-2022
STAFF CO-ORDINATORS: Mrs Sneha Nayak
Name | USN | Post |
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Prathika D | 4NM18BT038 | President |
Vasundra N | 4NM19BT061 | Vice President |
Kotian Shakshi Vasant | 4NM19BT019 | Secretary ( 3rd Year) |
Prathiksha Nayak | 4NM20BT033 | Secretary ( 2nd Year) |
Conferences/Workshop/Seminars conducted | Date | No. of days | Participants |
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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 |
Industry | Core Area | Year |
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Karnataka State Biofuel (Bioenergy) Development Board, Bengaluru, GoK. | Biodiesel production, marketing, training and research | 2011 Till Date |
Maxibond, Bengaluru | Ecofriendly gum production | 2015 – 17 |
Borg Scientific, Chennai | Designing of fermenters | 2016 – 21 |
Provimi Animal Nutrition India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru | Nutrition supplements for animal feeds | 2016 – 21 |
Esente Health Care Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru | Antiseptic solutions for hospitals | 2016 – 21 |
Upcycle-Bioenergy, Texas, San Antonio, USA | Research consultancy for biofuel | 2016 – 21 |
Atrimed - Pharmaceuticals, Bengaluru | Research consultancy for skin ailment treatment with gold nanoparticles | 2017 – 22 |
SanMed Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad | Testing of antiseptic solutions for antimicrobial activity | 2017 – 22 |
MEC Fuels and Chemicals LLC, Houston Texas, 77044, USA | Biofuels | 2018 – 24 |