I have spent about more than 12 years in the field of teaching Biotechnology and other related courses. While working as faculty for Biotechnology at Jain College (affiliated to Bangalore University and presently Jain University), the institution has provided a niche for both teacher and student to explore into research field, which is very unique.
This has resulted in rapid expansion of knowledge within a short period of time. The effect of pursuing research by guiding PG students (MSc / MPhil / PhD) has culminated in the form of research articles being published in some of the impact factor journals.
Written By,
Dr K V Ramesh.
I joined the Department of Biotechnology, Jain University, after gaining teaching and
academic experience from other institutes. I found the department of Biotechnology at Jain
University unique in certain respects. Biotechnology is a subject that is inter-disciplinary in
nature. Biotechnology encompasses the interface in sciences and technology. Students are
taught diverse subjects in life Sciences thus enabling them to innovate in the technology
stream too.
The department includes faculty who are specialized in diverse subjects
including cancer biology, health sciences and the plant and animal sciences. The department
provides a holistic view to succeed in the inter-disciplinary work culture that exists today
either in the private or public sector. The university hosts a full-fledged PhD program in
diverse research fields. Therefore, the department also provides a unique setting that does
not exist in many university departments. PG students of the Biotechnology departments
are free to interact with PhD students who perform full-time research and therefore they
bridge theoretical knowledge with scientific practice. Most other institutes that I have
knowledge of work in isolation, i.e., research and academic activities are separate. Hence, I
feel this is a good conducive environment for learning and practicing science.
Written By,
Dr. Jitesh Narayanan
