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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
Deemed to be university - Estd. u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956
Bio resource looping for environment and health
The Biotechnology Department at Vignan’s University is dedicated to advancing innovative research in areas such as sustainable bioresource processing, cell culture technologies, algal technologies, computer-aided drug design and genetic engineering. Their work aims to target the production of various products while addressing relevant research challenges, all with the goal of benefiting modern society, particularly in environmental and health applications.
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Research Projects
Our research focuses on advancing biotechnology to address environmental and health challenges through multidisciplinary collaboration, aiming for sustainable solutions. The Biotechnology Department facilities support fundamental research, driving innovation in the field. This has enabled our faculty to secure funding from key government agencies such as DST, ICMR, CSIR and UGC.
Dr.Sk. Firdoz
Hydrogel Loaded with Single Metal Atom Nanozymes as Multimodal Biocompatible Missiles for Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
Dr.Anjani Devi Chintagunta
Design of nanoliposomal encapsulated pufa extracted from microalgae and its application as nutraceuticals.
Dr.N.S. Sampath Kumar
Engineered fish collagen (3d) scaffolds coated with poly-herbal extracts and its assessment for hemostatic applications
Dr. K. Srikanth
Monitoring and Mapping of microplastic contamination in Chilka lake ecosystem Odisha, India
Faculty
The department faculty are devoted to advancing biotechnology through funded projects and collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives. Their expertise includes Environmental Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology, Molecular Phylogeny, Genomics, Bioprocessing for creating value-added products, Algal technologies and Bioinformatics, enabling impactful research that addresses the challenges in environmental, agriculture and health sectors.

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Dr.D.Vijaya Ramu
Dr.N.S.Sampath Kumar
Dr.Firdoz Shaik
Alumni
The alumni of Biotechnology Department have excelled in higher education and research, specializing in computational biology, health informatics, genomics, and cancer biology. They have advanced their careers at top universities, contributing to cutting-edge biotechnology and bioinformatics research.

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Yadala Ramakrishna
Uppuluri Nagasai Tejaswi
Bala Niharika
Clonal Propagation
Cleanroom facility
Workstation for Biomolecular Modeling and Metagenomics
Facility for spirulina cultivation
Our Research Facilities
The Department of Biotechnology have a clean room for cell culture, a fermentation facility, and biogas unit, algae cultivation facility providing students with hands-on learning experiences in biotechnology and sustainable bioresourse utilization. They engage in bioremediation and microbial technology projects to tackle environmental challenges and develop bio-products. The medicinal plant garden promotes the study of therapeutic plants, merging biotechnology with traditional approaches to enhance plant-based drug development for pharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, well-equipped computer workstations support bioinformatics research with focus on drug design and biological data analysis.
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Appreciations
Dr.A.Ranga Rao
Dr.K.Chandra Sekhar
Dr.K.Abraham Peele
Dr.K.Sudheer Kumar

What People Say

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The B.Tech. Biotechnology and B.Tech. Bioinformatics programs at Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research, I commend the programs focus on developing industry-ready professionals. The R22 curriculum is well-aligned with the evolving demands of the biotechnology sector, particularly with its integration of bioinformatics, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for both research and practical applications.

Dr. BALA REDDY
Founder & Managing Director, Provis Biolabs, Hyderabad
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I commend, B.Tech. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics programs at VFSTR for their modern, industry-aligned approach. The R22 regulation with C24 curriculum integrates Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, preparing graduates for advanced research and practical roles. The interdisciplinary focus, trainings, and strong industry collaborations ensure students are well-equipped for diverse career paths. Emphasizing soft skills and industry engagement through guest lectures and recruitment drives enhances employability, while a global perspective on sustainability and bioethics adds value.

Dr. Nageswara Rao Pulipati
Chief Scientific Officer, Bycus Therapeutics., Hyderabad
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The curricula structure of B.Tech. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics programs at VFSTR are well-designed to meet the needs of emerging biotechnology sectors like vaccine designs, biopharmaceuticals, and health informatics with a strong research focus. The R22 curriculum skilfully combines bioscience with process engineering courses, providing a solid foundation for both research and practical applications. Furthermore, the B.Tech. Bioinformatics program is expanding rapidly in healthcare and related sectors to address future needs. The interdisciplinary approach, along with projects/internships and robust industry partnerships, ensures we are well-equipped for the workforce.

Dr. Sathyanarayana N Gummadi
Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras

What People Say

Testimonial author Kunita Rao

The B.Tech. Biotechnology and B.Tech. Bioinformatics programs at Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research, I commend the programs focus on developing industry-ready professionals. The R22 curriculum is well-aligned with the evolving demands of the biotechnology sector, particularly with its integration of bioinformatics, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for both research and practical applications.

Dr. BALA REDDY

Testimonial author Kunita Rao

I commend, B.Tech. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics programs at VFSTR for their modern, industry-aligned approach. The R22 regulation with C24 curriculum integrates Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, preparing graduates for advanced research and practical roles. The interdisciplinary focus, trainings, and strong industry collaborations ensure students are well-equipped for diverse career paths. Emphasizing soft skills and industry engagement through guest lectures and recruitment drives enhances employability, while a global perspective on sustainability and bioethics adds value.

Dr. Nageswara Rao Pulipati

Testimonial author Kunita Rao

The curricula structure of B.Tech. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics programs at VFSTR are well-designed to meet the needs of emerging biotechnology sectors like vaccine designs, biopharmaceuticals, and health informatics with a strong research focus. The R22 curriculum skilfully combines bioscience with process engineering courses, providing a solid foundation for both research and practical applications. Furthermore, the B.Tech. Bioinformatics program is expanding rapidly in healthcare and related sectors to address future needs. The interdisciplinary approach, along with projects/internships and robust industry partnerships, ensures we are well-equipped for the workforce.

Dr. Sathyanarayana N Gummadi

Frequently Asked Questions
The faculty of the Biotechnology Department is actively engaged in diverse research areas, including Bioprocess Engineering, Functional Genomics, Plant Biotechnology, Microbial Technology, Environmental Biotechnology, Biofuels and Management, Biodiversity and Conservation, Vaccine Design through in Silico Models, Immunodiagnostics, as well as Omics-based Diagnostics, Sequence Analysis, and Phylogenetic Studies.
Research publications of faculty members can be accessed through the given web link: https://vignan.ac.in/biotechresearch.php
The Department of Biotechnology currently maintains over 30 collaborations with industries, academic institutions, and research organizations at both national and international levels. Details of MOUs and colorations to be accessed through the below link: https://vignan.ac.in/pdf/bt_Collaborative.pdf
The faculty of the Department of Biotechnology is handing multiple research projects funded by various Government of India agencies, including DST, DBT, ICMR, CSIR, and UGC. The details of projects can be through the below link: https://vignan.ac.in/biotechresearch.php.
The Department of Biotechnology houses a major research center focused on Bio-resource Utilization and Management, along with specialized laboratories in areas such as Biochemistry with clean room facility, Microbiology and fermentation, Plant Tissue Culture and Bioprocessing, Biochemical Reaction Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering etc., These facilities are extensively used by faculty, research scholars, and students. For more information on the available equipment and facilities at the Center of Excellence and laboratories, please refer to the following web link: https://vignan.ac.in/biotechlab.php.
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