Biotechnology Engineering
Biotechnology Engineering is a research-oriented doctoral program that prepares students to develop biotechnology applications in fields such as gene therapy, protein and tissue engineering, and bioremediation.
Program Highlights
The Biotechnology Engineering doctoral program offered through the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is strongly research-oriented with coursework in:
- Principles of Cell and Microbe Cultivation
- Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism
- Protein Purification
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemical Engineering
Career Outcomes
The ability to manipulate the genetic content of microbial, insect, animal, and plant cells has led to a variety of commercial applications in medicine, nutrition, materials science, and the environment. New biotechnology-derived pharmaceutical products are gaining FDA approval, and the sequencing of the human genome will lead to tremendous new opportunities in disease prevention. The Biotechnology doctoral program prepares students contribute to the discipline - whether within industry, academia, and research.
Application Requirements
Applicants to the PhD in Biotechnology Engineering program are generally expected to hold a BS or MS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Biology. Competitive applicants are expected to already have working knowledge of the core course content of this program (i.e., enzyme and cell growth kinetics, biochemistry and cell metabolism, molecular biology).
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- Three letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)
- GRE General Test scores are not required
- Portfolio (optional)
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Emmanuel (Manolis) Tzanakakis
Research/Areas of Interest: stem cell and tissue engineering, optogenetics, diabetes
Ayse Asatekin
Research/Areas of Interest: membranes, polymer science, material science, separations, surface chemistry
Prashant Deshlahra
Research/Areas of Interest: heterogeneous catalysis, sustainable production of chemicals and fuels, DFT calculations
Nathaniel Eagan
Research/Areas of Interest: Sustainability, experimental heterogeneous catalysis, clean energy, fuels and chemicals, biomass
Kyongbum Lee
Research/Areas of Interest: metabolic engineering, tissue engineering, systems biology
Research/Areas of Interest: thermal barrier coating (TBC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) ceramics, carbon dioxide acceptors
Research/Areas of Interest: synthetic biology, systems bioengineering, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, biofuels, biocatalysis
Matthew Panzer
Research/Areas of Interest: Ionic liquids, ionogels, eutectogels, polymers, ion transport, electrochemical energy storage
Daniel Ryder
Research/Areas of Interest: process control
James Van Deventer
Research/Areas of Interest: Synthetic Biology, Chemical Biology, Protein Engineering, Antibody Engineering, Drug Discovery, Genetic Code Expansion, Noncanonical Amino Acids, Tumor Microenvironment.
Research/Areas of Interest: nanobiofabrication, smart biopolymers, BioMEMS, material science
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The main objective of the programme is to generate interest in the pursuit of specific research goals in Biotechnology and the development of expansive knowledge leading to a Ph.D degree in a value based environment.
The research focus at the School of Biotechnology spans a wide spectrum of areas including Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Wound Healing, Computational Neuroscience, Proteomics, Microbiology, Neurophysiology, Phytochemistry, Analytical Chemistry & Venomics.
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The Research focus at the School of Biotechnology reflects the primary goals of research at Amrita which are: • Compassion Driven Research • Global Impact • Education for Life The main objective of the programme is to generate interest in the pursuit of research with societal impact in the arena of Biotechnology and the development of expansive knowledge leading to a Ph.D degree in a value based environment. The exciting thematic areas of research at the School of Biotechnology include Stem Cell & Regenerative Biology, Developmental Biology, Systems Genomics, Antimicrobial Resistance, Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery, Cancer Biology, Glycobiology, Natural product Lead Discovery, Bioinformatics (Applications of ML and AI, NLP), Sanitation Biotechnology, Bioconjugate Chemistry, Biomolecular Chemistry and Venomics. Disciplined and serene campus environment, offering an excellent ambience for learning and overall growth.
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Admission
Doctoral programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge and practical understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research.
ELIGIBILITY
Full Time : Master’s Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or any branch of Biological Sciences with at least 60% marks. Those candidates who qualified CSIR/UGC JRF or GATE can directly appear for the interview while others should appear for a written test which will be conducted in the last week of June and December every year. Such candidates will be called for the interview based on their performance in the written test and their qualifying examination.
Part Time : Every year a few seats are kept for promising facultiy members of Amrita Institutions and various other universities for the Ph.D. programme. These candidates have to appear for a written test and interview and based on the merit list, such candidates will be offered an admission for Ph.D. programme.
Important Note
2025 january intake admissions open.
Research Labs at School of Biotechnology include:
- Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery
- Stem Cell and Cardiac Regenerative Biology Lab
- Systems Genomics
- Antimicrobial Resistance Lab
- Developmental Biology Lab
Cancer Biology
Sanitation Biotechnology
Phytochemistry
- Bioconjugate Chemistry
- Biomolecular Chemistry
- Bioinformatics and Machine Learning Lab
- Mammalian Tissue Culture Facility
- Common Instrumentation Lab
All the labs are well-equipped laboratories with advanced instrumentation for carrying out State-of the-art research
- Stem Cell & Regenerative Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Glycobiology
- Natural product Lead Discovery
- Bioinformatics (Applications of ML and AI, NLP)
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Faculty achievements.
Dr. Bipin Nair
Dean Research Area : Natural Product Lead Discovery, Antimicrobial Resistance, Biomedical Devices and Diagnostics
Dr. Geetha Kumar
Professor Research Area : Antimicrobial Resistance, Natural Product Lead Discovery, Cancer Biology
Dr. Sudarslal S.
Professor Research Area : Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery
Dr. Sobha V. Nair
Associate Professor Research Area : Bioconjugate Chemistry
Dr. Sanjay Pal
Associate Professor Research Area : Sanitation Biotechnology
Dr. Nandita Mishra
Associate Professor Research Area : Cancer Biology, Natural Product Lead Discovery, Sanitation Biotechnology
Dr. Nidheesh M.
Associate Professor Research Area : Bioinformatics
Dr. Prashanth N. Suravajhala
Principal Scientist Research Area : Systems Genomics, Cancer Biology, Bioinformatics
Dr. Jayashree G.
Assistant Professor Research Area : Glycobiology, Biomolecular Chemistry, Natural Product Lead Discovery
Dr. Dalia Vishnudasan
Assistant Professor Research Area : Plant Biotechnology
Dr. Indulekha C. L. Pillai
Assistant Professor Research Area : Stem Cell & Regenerative Biology, Systems Genomics, Developmental Biology
Dr. Jayalekshmi H
Assistant Professor Research Area : Antimicrobial Resistance
Dr. Asha Vijayan
Assistant Professor Research Area : Bioinformatics, Computational Neuroscience
Dr. Rajaguru Aradhya
Assistant Professor Research Area : Developmental Biology, Stem Cell & Regenerative Biology
Dr. Parvathy Venugopal
Dr. Sindhu Shetty K.
Assistant Professor Research Area : Sanitation Biotechnology
Dr. Chinchu Bose
Assistant Professor Research Area : Natural Product Lead Discovery, Phytochemistry
Dr. Arya Aloor
Senior Research Scientist Research Area : Glycobiology, Antimicrobial Resistance, Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery
Dr. Muralidharan V
Research Scientist Research Area : Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery, Natural Product Lead Discovery, Venomics
Dr. Vandana Sankar
Research Scientist Research Area : Natural Product Lead Discovery, Cardiovascular Disease Biology
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Testimonials
Dr. Anupama Binoy
Amrita School of Biotechnology (ASBT) is a place where I first started my professional career. I would say, the environment and enthusiasm here at ASBT motivated me to pursue a career in research and finally, I achieved what I never even thought of – A doctorate and that too with flying colours. All the faculty members here at ASBT are sincerely and genuinely concerned about the welfare of each student and they try their best to uplift them by constantly motivating and also loving them as their family members. The extraordinary capabilities of the faculty members and the curriculum at ASBT helps a lot in molding the career of the student. I am extremely thankful to my mentor as well as the all the faculty members at ASBT for their valuable guidance and motivation.
Dr. Divya Nair
When I stepped into the Amrita School of Biotechnology (ASBT) long back in 2010, I never thought that it would be a turning point in my life, a key to open the door to the miracles awaiting me. The School became my second home and each member of the ASBT family has been so close to my heart. From the very first day of joining the Master’s program, all the way to completion of my doctoral study, the immense support from each and every faculty member is beyond words. I wonder if there are any other Institutes with such wonderful mentors. The curriculum here at ASBT is designed such that in addition to learning the subject matter, you learn to think outside the box and consider the numerous possibilities open to you in the scientific field. I would say that the ten years that I spent at ASBT have molded, nurtured, encouraged and shaped me into what I am today and I am so proud to be a part of ASBT family.
Divya Nedungadi
The doctoral program at Amrita School of Biotechnology (ASBT) prepared me for a career in research. All the faculty members at ASBT are very encouraging and supportive. I still share a very close bond with many of the faculties I worked with. The infrastructure, seminars and the thought provoking scientific sessions make ASBT an ideal place to indulge in research and learn more about science. The mentorship and training that I obtained, equipped me for the position that I am currently in. Personally, I feel I am extremely lucky to have been a part of the Amrita family.
Dr. Krishna Chaitanya, Ph.D.
“The PhD program at Amrita School of Biotechnology has been life-changing. The commitment of faculty, openness of laboratory heads and research interests unified by strong expertise has been unique. Thanks to international collaborations, i could move into a position in Italy soon after and my PhD days. I fondly associate to the inter-disciplinary research at the computational neuroscience laboratory there. My advisor prepared me for a successful career challenging me with world class problems and by constantly pushing me. At Amrita, I found a more supportive environment with an international outlook.”
Sanu K. Shaji
Doctoral programs at ASBT provide a diverse, inclusive, and research-intensive learning environment. When I look back, it is amazing to see how much I changed during the past eight years of my doctoral studies in ASBT. Before the starting of my doctoral studies, I had no idea about independent academic research. My views towards the research were re-shaped by the training I got in ASBT. I also benefited from a great cohort of supportive and bright colleagues who made the journey even more rewarding. My research was benefited immensely by the guidance of Dr. Bipin Nair who supported my interest in this field and encouraged me to develop my critical perspective. I am very thankful for the encouragement and support of faculty and staff members of ASBT.
Dr. Harilal Parasuram
I did Masters in Bioinformatics from the School of Biotechnology during the year 2008-2010 and earned a Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience in 2017. During my Ph.D. I studied neuronal excitability in the granular layer ensembles of the cerebellum by modeling local field potential (LFP) under the supervision of Dr. Shyam Diwakar. The years I spent at the campus were marvelous. Like other campuses of Amrita University, the amritapuri campus also has a well-structured engineering college. That helped us learning engineering methods (courses) to solve our research objectives. The state of the art research labs and facility provided in the school of biotechnology enabled me to perform advanced analysis in my research and publish our work in high impact international journals. My current research interest/study is on localizing the epileptogenic zone in the brain of epilepsy patients. The basic concepts in neuroscience and mathematical modeling I learned during my Ph.D. helped a lot here. I thank Amma for giving me an opportunity to do my studies in the university.
Dr. N. Pandurangan
“My time in the PhD program at the Amrita School of Biotechnology was about immense experience and commitment. The well-structured program combined with continued and priceless support from my advisors and School’s Dean made my PhD journey successful and memorable. It also helped me discover my passion for academic research and transform into an independent researcher. I strongly recommend Amrita School of Biotechnology to future PhD students.”
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