Microbiology
About the Department
Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science is the first college to introduce innovative job oriented Microbiology course at the Undergraduate level in the whole of South India in the year 1988-1989. It was upgraded to the Postgraduate level by introducing M.Sc., Microbiology in the year 1993-1994. A partial research program (M.Phil. Microbiology) is being offered from the academic year 2005-2006 and Ph.D Microbiology programme from 2008 onwards.
Establishment
S.No | Name of the Course | Major Subject | Year of Affiliation |
1 | B.Sc | Micro Biology |
1988 |
2 |
M.Sc |
Micro Biology |
1993 |
3 | M.Phil |
Micro Biology |
2005 |
5 | Ph.D |
Micro Biology |
2008 |
Research Supervisor (s)
S.No | Name of the Guide | Designation | Area of Specialization |
1 | Dr.T. Panneer Selvam |
HOD & Associate Professor | Applied Microbiology |
2 |
Dr. N. Tamilselvan |
Assistant Professor | Applied Microbiology |
3 | Mrs. M.Chellakkanu |
Assistant Professor | Applied Microbiology |
Faculties

Dr. T PANNEER SELVAM M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D., (NET)
HOD & Associate Professor

Mrs. M CHELLAKKANNU M.Sc, B.Ed.,M.Phil, PGDCA,PGDMLT (SET,NET)
Assistant Professor

Dr. M. VIKRAMATHITHAN M.Sc., Ph.D., DMLT, HDCA
Assistant Professor
Publications National Journals [1] Evaluation of herbal and chemical-based mouthwash against oral pathogens M. Nagalingam, M. Vikramathithan, A. D
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Dr. N TAMILSELVAN M.Sc, Ph.D
Assistant Professor

Mrs. K KOWSALYA M.Sc., M.Phil., (NET)
Assistant Professor

Ms. R KOUSALYA M.Sc Applied Microbiology
Assistant Professor
Events
Seminars & Workshops | 29-02-2024 | Venue: Seminar Hall
State level Seminar on Bacteriophage Research and TherapyPG and Research Department of Microbiology organized a State level Seminar on “Bacteriophage Research and Therapy” held on February 29th, 2024 at Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, Kalavai.
Symposium | 26-09-2023 | Venue: Seminar Hall
State level Symposium on Future and Applicatiion of Microbiome ResearchPG and Research Department of Microbiology organized a State level Symposium on “Future and Applicatiion of Microbiome Research” held on September 26th 2023 at Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, Kalavai.
Seminars & Workshops | 09-08-2023 to 10-08-2023 | Venue: Seminar Hall
National Seminar on Quality Enhancement in Higher Educational Institutions through Outcome-Based Learning and Curriculum MappingAdhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, IQAC Department organized a NAAC-sponsored two-day National Seminar on Quality Enhancement in Higher Educational Institutions through Outcome-Based Learning and Curriculum Mapping.
Guest Lecture | 18-07-2023 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Guest lecturer on Food SafetyPG Department of Microbiology organized a Guest lecture program entitled “Food Safety” on July 18th, 2023 at Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, Kalavai.
Sports | 21-06-2023 | Venue: Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus
International Yoga Day Celebration -2023International Yoga Day was celebrated in our college Seminar hall on 21st June 2023. The special class and Demo organized on Yoga which was taught by Mr. S. Sathiyamoorthy, M.Com., M.Phil., MA (Yoga), Yoga Instructor, Assistant Professor in Commerce, APCAS. He has given the great idea and awareness of the importance of yoga and he also instructed various yoga asanas’ for students and staffs. More than 300 students as well as teaching and non-teaching staffs participated in the yoga program and benefited.
Guest Lecture | 23-03-2023 | Venue: Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus
Guest Lecture on Antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens and its impact on Health CareThe PG & Research Department of Microbiology, Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, G.B.Nagar, Kalavai has organized a Guest Lecture on Antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens and its impact on Health Care on 23-03-2023.
Symposium | 15-02-2023 | Venue: Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus
State Level Symposium on Application of Microbes in Vaccine ProductionThe PG & Research Department of Microbiology, Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, G.B.Nagar, Kalavai is organizing a State Level Symposium on the Application of Microbes in Vaccine Production
Date | 15-02-2023 |
Time | 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM |
Resource Person | 1. Dr. D. Prabu, Head in charge, Department of Microbiology, Dr. ALM PG Institute of Basic Medical Sciences University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai. 2. Dr. S. Karthick Raja Namasivayam, Professor in Microbiology, Department of Research and Innovation, Saveetha School of Engineering (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai |
Venue | Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus |
Guest Lecture | 18-10-2022 | Venue: Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus
Guest Lecture on Awareness on Philatelic ClubAdhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, Philatelic Club organizes a Guest lecture program to create awareness to the students on 18-10-2022.
Extension Activities | 21-09-2022 | Venue: Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus
Women's Awarness ProgramWomen\'s Cell of Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science and Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Ranipet District organizes an Awareness program on the SAKHI Platform. Our College Principal Dr. A. Mohamed Sadiq, Ranipet District Collector Thiru. D. Baskarapandian, I.A.S., and our college HoD\'s and Women\'s Staff and Students have attended the program.
Extension Activities | 07-06-2022 to 21-06-2022 | Venue: Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus
Young Student Scientist Programme (June 2022)Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology (Dept of Higher Education, Govt of Tamilnadu) catalysed and supported Young Student Scientist Programme (June 2022) jointly organized by Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Kalavai.
Best Students of 9th Standard from various schools in Vellore, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai districts have participated in this program.
Conference | 02-04-2022 | Venue: Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus
National Conference on Emerging Viral Diseases and their ManagementThe PG & Research Department of Microbiology, Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, G.B.Nagar, Kalavai is organizing a National Conference on "Emerging Viral Diseases and their Management"
Date | 02-04-2022 |
Time | 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM |
Resource Person | 1. Dr.A.S.Smiline Girija, M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D., MD[A.M]., FIAAM Professor & Head, Dept of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Techincal Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai. 2. Dr. B.Rayvathy, MD., (Ph.D.)., Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology Dr. ALM PG Institute of Basic Medical Sciences University of Madras, Taramani Campus.. |
Venue | Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus |
Competition | 14-03-2022 | Venue: Seminar Hall, APCAS Campus
Speech Competition on Importance of Right to educationThe Department of English, Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, G.B.Nagar, Kalavai conducted a speech competition under the title "Importance of Right to Education" on 14th March 2022.
Cultural | 08-03-2022 | Venue: Auditorium, APCAS Campus
Women's Day CelebrationInternational Women's day was celebrated in our college by Women's Cell it was held on 08.03.2022.
General | 02-03-2022 | Venue: Auditorium & Hostel (Men /Women)
Founder President Arulthiru Adigalar's 82th BirthdayOur College Founder President Arulthiru Adigalar's 82th Birthday is Celebrated in College Premises. Laptop are issued to the needy students. Lunch is Provided to All Staff and Students
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Canteen
Canteen is kept open on all working days from 9.00 to 5.00. Beverages, snacks, breakfast and lunch are provided here.