Departments

Faculty of Life Sciences is created with the Department of Marine Biotechnology (MBT) and Department of Food Processing Technology (FPT). The Department of Marine Biotechnology was started in 2008 with the aim to be a Centre of excellence in the field of biotechnology equipped to nurture world-class bioengineers with a potential to innovate, discover and disseminate knowledge for the welfare of mankind. MBT offers, two years regular M.Sc., Marine Biotechnology Programme from 2008 onwards and currently M.Sc., Biotechnology Programme is also started from the academic year 2023-24 onwards. Besides MBT offers Ph.D., Degree in various fields of Marine Biotechnology. Biotechnology (Marine) is actively engaged in teaching, research and extension activities in the various fields of biological sciences including marine sciences. The Faculty has an excellent reputation in Biotechnology teaching and research with existing facilities in the areas of Marine Biotechnology, Marine Bioprospecting, Marine Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Aquaculture and Live Feed Culture and also establishing the facilities like Marine Molecular Taxonomy, Ecotoxicology and Pollution, and Coral Reef Ecology and Climate Change. According to one’s skills and qualifications, the candidate can pick the befitting option for higher education, Government R & D Institutes, Private Biomedical, Bio Pharma, Process Development related industries; Agriculture and Aqua Farm Industries.

The food processing sector is currently undergoing a metamorphosis from the concept of “Make and Sell” to “Sense and Produce”. The food market has become more customer orientated and niche – based rather than mere lucrativeness. Taking these aspects into consideration the programme of Food Processing Technology was established in 2016 with an aim to produce professionals who have a strong base in development and quality testing of food. This Department offers Four Year Regular B. Tech., programme in Food Processing Technology and three-Year Regular B.Sc., in Food Processing Technology and Management System with the specialization in the fundamental principles of food processing such as food science and chemistry, unit operations, food analysis, modern processing and preservation techniques, principles of management and marketing. The course also gives ample opportunities to apply these principles in the relevant sector through internships and project work. Carrier Opportunities in MNC Food industries in Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Logistics and supply chain management. Also in Government of India organisation like FSSAI, FCI, MOFPI and state government Cooperative Dairy Organizations, state government food and health department.

As the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Teachers are the recipients of extra-mural research funds from Private, National and International funding agencies. The Faculty stands unique research Departments in the AMET deemed to be university with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching and research in the Life Sciences. The Faculty of Life Sciences believe that undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching, to be effective, must be done by teachers who are also actively involved in research in their respective areas of specialization and published articles from high impact factor / peer reviewed journals / book chapters. The courses are prepared with flexible curriculum to acquire diverse knowledge in the field of interest and also linked through academia-industry interface with a special emphasis on implementation of bioprocess and scale-up.