Ph.D in Applied Biology – USTM

The Department of Applied Biology at USTM offers research opportunities in various areas:

  1. Industrial and Food Microbiology: Focuses on the production of value-added products, microbial fuel cell technology, and optimization of enzymes, antibiotics, and fermented foods.

  2. Nanotechnology: Research includes plant nanotechnology and applications of nanotechnology in agriculture.

  3. Plant and Animal Biotechnology: Studies include plant tissue culture, micropropagation, and extraction of essential oils and phytochemicals.

  4. Environmental Biotechnology/Microbiology: Research in this area covers bioremediation, biosurfactant production, and waste utilization for value-added products.

  5. Food Science and Nutraceuticals: Includes research on women's health, dietetics, and production of nutraceuticals.

  6. Medical Microbiology: Focuses on the study of microorganisms related to human health, including urinary tract infections and skin diseases.

Some ongoing research projects include the development of herbal tooth gel, a dryer based on refractance window technology for small tea growers, nutritional aqua feed from hostel waste, a fertility health meter, and a herbal diffuser named "Sanjeevani." Additionally, there are projects on isolating plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and developing biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture, as well as utilizing bioresources and bioprocessing cow dung for product development and women's empowerment through entrepreneurship.

Eligibility Criteria
Admission will be based on the
(i) 50% weightage from the academic credentials and
(ii)50% from entrance Test & personal interview.
However, candidate having NET/SLET will be exempted from written test. Such candidate will appear in personal interview only. The list of selected candidates as per the performance will be uploaded to the website of the university.
Duration

3 years

Fees

Admission Fee: Rs. 60,000

Tuition Fee per Semester: Rs. 80,000
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