The UG and PG department of botany is one of the oldest departments affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam with the numerous challenges to harness the overt and covert opportunities, in order to satisfy our stakeholders. The UG department of Botany started in the year 1978 and PG department of Botany with Biotechnology as specialization was started in1995 with diligent and elevated academic standards. Our department acquired diverse educational programs with distinguished students, qualified faculties, illustrious alumni, varied co-curricular activities and adequate infrastructure. With the constant support of the management, Principal and other teaching and non- teaching staff, the department emerged as a center of excellence. Department of botany is fortunate enough by getting recognition as a Research Center on 20-11-2021 by Mahatma Gandhi University with the vision to take higher level of quality.
Green earth, where man understands his role as keeper, is our vision.
To be a competence centre for plant science, to impart high quality teaching, to be responsible hosts of the wards, to contribute leading citizens to the society, is our mission.
Aim and Objective of Botany Research Centre
Assistant Professor of Botany
M.Sc., Ph.D., NET, B.Ed., SET
jayanarayanan90@gmail.com
Assistant Professor of Botany
M.Sc., Ph.D., B.Ed., SET
ranirajeev2008@gmail.com
Assistant Professor of Botany
MSc, PhD, NET(JRF); GATE
supriyaradhakrishnan@gmail.com
Guest Lecturer in Zoology
M.Sc., B.Ed., SET
gokulgn20@svrnsscollege.com
By creative research and interdisciplinary teamwork, the Post Graduate and Research Department of Botany aims to advance our knowledge of plant biology. Our goal is to take the lead in the discovery of sustainable solutions to pressing international issues like biodiversity loss, pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, cancer, environmental health etc. Our dedication lies in cultivating an inclusive and diverse research community that advances scientific excellence while attending to societal demands. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to a greener, healthier, and more sustainable world through pioneering research and impactful education.
Sl. No | Research Guide | Research Scholar Enrolled | Year of Enrolment | Area of Research | Status |
1 | Dr. Jayakumar K | Nithin Joseph | 2024 | Phytochemistry, Oncology, Bioinformatics | On going |
2 | Dr. Prita Pillai | Anita Joy | 2024 | Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry | On going |
Elizabath Lesny Jacob | 2024 | Phycology, Phytochemistry | On going | ||
3 | Dr. Rajesh MG | Ammukutty Biju | 2024 | Tissue culture,
Phytochemistry |
On going |