DEPARTMENT OF BIO-CHEMISTRY

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

    The Department of Biochemistry is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses a wide range of topics from Life Science. It plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of diseases, drug development, and biotechnology.
The Department of Biochemistry was started in the year 1997 in Self-financed stream in Shift- II. Initially the department had Bachelor's degree programme in Biochemistry. Later, the department was upgraded with the addition of Master's degree programme in Biochemistry in the year 2020. Efforts are on to convert it as a research department. There are 8 well-experienced faculty members with 6 having their PhD degree and 4 with SET qualifications. The faculty members of the department are deeply engaged in research. They constantly publish scientific research articles in reputed journals and attend conferences in National and International level.
The curriculum is regularly updated in order to adapt effectively to the changing needs and changing times. For the purpose of bridging the gap between classroom teaching and the industry requirements, the department organizes expert talks and seminars on current topics through Biochemistry Association. It is an excellent platform for students to develop new ideas along with innovative and out-of-the-box thinking. The students have brought laurels to the department by winning various competitions and events held across the country. The focus of the department is to disseminate advanced knowledge and cutting-edge developments in specialized areas of Biochemistry. The department laboratory is equipped with good infrastructure facility with all the required equipments.

COURSES OFFERED

Academic Courses

 
Degree Programme Name Established Year
B.Sc Biochemistry 1997
M.Sc Biochemistry 2020

FACULTY PROFILE

Dr. G. Abi Beaulah currently serves as a deputy Vice Principal Shift - II and Assistant Professor in the PG Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has been appointed as a deputy Vice Principal from the year of 2025 and she has 24 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc Biochemistry in A.D.M College, Nagapattinam, affiliated under Bharathidasan University, M.Sc Biochemistry in Annamalai University, M.Phil Biochemistry in Bharathidasan University. She obtained her PhD in the year 2016 from Thiruvalluvar University. She qualified State Eligibility Test (SET) conducted by Mother Theresa University, Kodaikanal during the year 2016. Her research interests include Phytochemistry, Diabetes Mellitus and Molecular Biology. She has published and presented papers in International & National journals and conferences and published text books.

 
   

Dr. M. D. Lakshmi Priya currently serves as a Head at the PG Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 9 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc in Biochemistry in Auxilium College (Affiliated to University of Madras), M.Sc in Biochemistry in D.K.M College (Affiliated to University of Madras) and M.Phil in Bharathi Women’s College, Chennai (Affiliated to University of Madras). She obtained her Ph.D in the year 2012 from University of Madras. She qualified State eligibility test (SET) conducted by Mother Theresa University, Kodaikanal. Her research interests includes, neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism), Plant based therapeutic interventions in Diabetes mellitus and obesity and Nanoparticles in drug delivery system. She has published research papers in international and national journals.

 
 

Dr. B. Lavanya currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 6 years of teaching experience and 7 years of Research experience. She completed her B.Sc Biochemistry at Auxilium College, Madras University, and acquired M.Sc&M.Tech from VIT University. She obtained her Ph.D in the year 2014 from VIT University, Vellore. Her research interests include Enzymology, Protein Science and Engineering, Bioprospecting technology, Metabolomics and Proteomics. She has published several papers in various international journals and conferences.

 
 

Ms. Madhumalathi D currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the PG Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore-6. She has 6 years of teaching experience. She has 4 years working experience in Akilandeswari women's college, and 2 years of working experience in Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. She completed her B.Sc Biochemistry in Auxilium College (Affiliated to University of Madras), M.Sc Biochemistry in Sri Akilandeshwari Women’s College (Affiliated to University of Madras) and M.Phil in Bharathidasan University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Bharath University. She is a meritorious student obtained University Rank during her PG. Her area of interest includes clinical biochemistry, Nanoparticle synthesis, Bio-remediation and Drug discovery. She is talented in using different teaching methods to reach out to students including physical demonstration, drawn illustrations and visual presentation.

 

 

Dr. S.Divya, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, she completed her B.Sc. at D.K.M. college for Women affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University and acquired M.Sc. from Adhiparasakthi college of Arts and Science, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai. She obtained her Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) in the year 2008 from Sri Renugambal College of Education, Polur. She did her Ph. D on Isolation of biologically active compounds from Abelmoschus Manihot(L.) Medik (Malvacea) against streptozotocin induced diabetic albino rats (Biochemistry – Zoology Interdisciplinary) at Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluvar University. She has published papers in both National and International reputed journals.

 

Dr. Suganthi C currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Biochemistry at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 4 years of teaching experience. She completed her B. Sc at K.M.G. College of Arts & Science (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University) and acquired M.Sc from VIT University, Vellore. She obtained her Ph. D in the year of 2016 from VIT University, Vellore. Her research interests include characterization and purification of enzymes. She has published papers in various international journals and conferences.

 

Dr. C. Carlin Premakumari is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Postgraduate Department of Biochemistry at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore, a role she has held since 2023. She completed her B.Sc. in Biochemistry at Auxilium College and subsequently earned her M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Kalavai. She was awarded her Ph.D. in 2024. Dr. Carlin’s research interests include phytochemical analysis and clinical biochemistry. She is a dedicated and enthusiastic young faculty member with a strong passion for teaching and mentoring students.

 

Dr. B.Ramya currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the PG Department of Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 20 years of teaching and research experience. She completed her B.Sc Zoology in Government Arts College for Women Pudukkottai, affiliated under Bharathidasan University, M.Sc Biochemistry and M.Phil Biochemistry in J.J. College of Arts and Science Pudukkottai, affiliated under Bharathidasan University. She obtained her PhD in the year 2018 from Bharathidasan University. Her research interests include Phytochemistry, and Cancer Biology. She has published one patent, published and presented papers in International & National journals and conferences and published book chapters.

 

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

PLACEMENTS

 
S. No. Name of Student Year of passing Course Designation Firm
1 Reshma M 2024 UG Facilitator NMS School
2 Tamilarasi S 2024 UG Facilitator NMS School
3 Lokeshwari K 2024 UG Facilitator NMS School
4 Yamuna S 2024 UG Facilitator NMS School
5 Arunadevi M 2024 PG TVS Delphi
6 Faaiza Naaz 2024 PG
7 Harith Lakhsmi R 2024 PG
8 Haritha S 2024 PG
9 Isha R 2024 PG
10 Lavanya S 2024 PG
11 Nandhini R 2024 PG
12 Padmapriya R 2024 PG
13 Priyanka U 2024 PG
14 Sowmya R 2024 PG
15 Subapriya 2024 PG
16 Tamilselvi R 2024 PG
17 Tamilarasi G 2024 PG
18 Varalakshmi M 2024 PG
19 Mahalakshmi S 2024 PG
20 Ishwarya M 2025 UG Facilitator Balsam Academy
21 Kaviya M 2025 PG Operator Axis Bank
22 Kaviya S 2025 PG Operator Axis Bank
23 Jayasri 2025 PG Assistant Professor Mahalakshmi Arts & Science College, Vilapakkam
 

ENDOWMENTS

BARBARA AWARD

S.No. Name Year
1. Baby 2023-2024
2. Sahithya U.R. 2024-2025
   

SKGPS THIRUPURA SUNDARI SHENBAGAVALLI AWARD

S.No. Name Year
1. Lohithasri T. 2023-2024
2. Preethi J. 2024-2025
   

MALARVENI DAMODARAN AWARD (PG)

S.No. Name Year
1. Faaiza Naaz K. 2023-2024
2. Kaaviya S. 2024-2025

PROGRAMS ORGANIZED

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

 
 

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

 
S.No. Date Place No. of Students Beneficiaries Staff Accompanied
1. 18.08.2023 Don Bosco Matriculation School, katpadi 16 100 Ms. Madhumalathi D, Ms. Arul Jothi K, Ms. Indumathi P
2. 17.10.20 Don Bosco Matriculation School, katpadi 23 100 Ms. Indumathi P, Ms. Madhumalthi D, Ms. Lavanya. B
3. 13.09.2024 Trinity Matriculation School, Gaandhi Nagar, vellore 24 70 Ms. Madhumalthi D, Ms. Arul Jothi K
4. 21.11.2024 Lotus Primary School, Kagithapatarai, Vellore 19 100 Ms. Madhumalthi D, Ms. Arul Jothi K
5. 17.07.2025 Lotus Primary School, Kagithapatarai, Vellore 21 124 Ms. Madhumalthi D, Dr. Ramya B
6. 23.09.2025 Athma Shanthi, Old age Home, Thiruvalluvar Street, Katpadi 18 30 Ms. Madhumalthi D, Dr. Ramya B
 

DISTINGUISHED ALUMINI

Lavanya.S

Centralized monitoring assistant IQVIA

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DEPARTMENT MOU

  • 2022:Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha University, Chennai
  • 2023:International Society for Chemical and Synthetic Biology, Vellore.

INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION

  • 2022
    • PAR Life Sciences Pvt., Ltd, Trichy
  • 2023
    • Bioberrys Healthcare & Research Institute, Vellore
    • Kyntox Biotech India Pvt., Ltd, Karnataka
    • Spotdot Bioinnovations Pvt., Ltd, Chennai
    • Bionyme, Chennai.

E-CONTENT

S. No Name of the teacher Name of the Module Developed Link to the e-content
1 Dr. G. AbiBeaulah Glass Electrode Click here
2 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah pH Measurement Click here
3 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Membrane Fluidity Click here
4 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Signaling by the Insulin Receptor Click here
5 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Peroxysomes Click here
6 Ms. Aruna A Solution Click here
7 Ms. Janani M Nucleic Acids Click here
8 Ms. Janani M Proteins Click here
9 Dr. Indumathi Distal Muscular Dystrophy Click here
10 Dr. Indumathi Affinity Chromatography Click here
11 Dr. Indumathi Bile acids Click here
12 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya M phase Click here
13 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Cell Cycle Click here
14 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Endocrine System Click here
15 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Adrenal Gland Click here
16 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Genome Organization in Prokaryotes Click here
17 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Genome Organization in Eukaryotes Click here
18 Dr. Lavanya B Cytokines Click here
19 Dr. Lavanya B PDH Complex Click here
20 Dr. Lavanya B Central Dogma Click here
21 Dr. Lavanya B Gene Amplication Click here
22 Dr. Lavanya B Obesity Click here
23 Ms. Madhumalathi Interferons Click here
24 Ms. Madhumalathi Immobilization of Enzymes Click here
25 Ms. Madhumalathi Tetracycycline Click here
26 Ms. Madhumalathi Medicinal Plants Click here
27 Ms. Madhumalathi First Aid Click here
28 Ms. Madhumalathi Blood Products Click here
29 Ms. Madhumalathi Interferons Click here
30 Ms. Arul Jothi Denaturation of Proteins Click here
31 Ms. Arul Jothi Enzymes Click here
32 Ms. Arul Jothi Classification and structure of proteins Click here
33 Ms. Arul Jothi Carbohydrates Click here
34 Ms. Arul Jothi Electronic Balance Click here
35 Ms. Arul Jothi Cell Junction Click here
36 Dr. Divya S. Southern Blotting technique Click here
37 Dr. Divya S. Western Blotting technique Click here
38 Dr. Divya S. Northern Blotting technique Click here
39 Dr. Divya S. Formation of Urine Click here
40 Dr. Divya S. Kwashiorkor Click here
41 Dr. Divya S. Marasmus Click here
42 Ms. Pavithra S. Complement fixation test Click here
43 Ms. Pavithra S. Antigen Click here
44 Ms. Pavithra S. Vitamins Click here
45 Ms. Carlin. C Diabetes Mellitus Click here
46 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Membrane Fluidity Click here
47 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Eating Disorder Click here
48 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Biosafety Click here
49 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Cell disruption methods Click here
50 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Food processing Click here
51 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Diet for Hypertension Click here
52 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah HPLC Click here
53 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Dietary management during malaria Click here
54 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Diet for renal stones Click here
56 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Dietary fibre Click here
57 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Ribosomes Click here
58 Dr. G. Abi Beaulah Novel Foods Click here
59 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Hormones Receptors Click here
60 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Structure of Hypothalamus Click here
61 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Insulin signalling pathway Click here
62 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Restriction mapping Click here
63 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya In situ hybridization technique Click here
64 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Dna footprinting technique Click here
65 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya DNA finger printing Click here
66 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya DNA micro array Click here
67 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Bacterial gene transfer Click here
68 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya G-Protein Coupled Receptor Click here
69 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya Deciphering Genetic code Click here
70 Dr. M. D. Lakshmipriya DNA Binding Domains Click here
71 Dr. Lavanya B Laureates in Advancement in Biochemistry Click here
72 Dr. Lavanya B Laureates in Advancement in Biochemistry (Series II) Click here
73 Dr. Lavanya B Insights into glucose homeostasis mechanism Click here
74 Dr. Lavanya B DNA Vectors Click here
75 Dr. Lavanya B Plamid Click here
76 Dr. Lavanya B PBR322 plasmid Click here
77 Dr. Lavanya B Therapeutic use of enzymes Click here
78 Dr. Lavanya B Lactate dehydrogenase Isoenzymes Click here
79 Dr. Lavanya B Isoenzymes CPK Click here
80 Ms. Madhumalathi Native of Gel Electrophoresis Click here
81 Ms. Madhumalathi Moving Boundary Electrophoresis Click here
82 Ms. Madhumalathi Differential centrifugation Click here
83 Ms. Madhumalathi Starch gel electrophoresis Click here
84 Ms. Madhumalathi Structure of villi Click here
85 Ms. Madhumalathi Chloride shift Click here
86 Ms. Madhumalathi Mechanism of muscle contraction Click here
87 Ms. Madhumalathi Tumor markers Click here
88 Ms. Madhumalathi Calorific value Click here
89 Ms. Madhumalathi Biological importance of carbohydrates Click here
90 Ms. Madhumalathi Biological functions of proteins Click here
91 Ms. Arul Jothi Basic Concept of Food Nutrition Click here
92 Ms. Arul Jothi Balanced Diet Click here
93 Ms. Arul Jothi Food Preservation Click here
94 Ms. Arul Jothi Food Additives Click here
95 Ms. Arul Jothi T4 Bacteriophage Click here
96 Ms. Arul Jothi Lysosomes Click here
97 Ms. Arul Jothi Architecture of cells Click here
98 Ms. Arul Jothi Extra cellular matrix Click here
99 Ms. Arul Jothi Cell cycle & cell division Click here
100 Dr. Divya S. Centrifuge Click here
101 Dr. Divya S. Diabetes mellitus Click here
102 Dr. Divya S. Restriction Enzymes Click here
103 Dr. Divya S. Plant tissue culture Click here
104 Dr. Divya S. Biomining & Bioleaching Click here
105 Dr. Divya S. Transgenic animals Click here
106 Dr. Divya S. Pentose phosphate pathway Click here
107 Dr. Divya S. Glucose tolerance test Click here
108 Dr. Divya S. Jaundice Click here
109 Dr. Divya S. Formation of pyruvate Click here
110 Dr. Divya S. Biosynthesis of heme Click here
111 Dr. Divya S. Toxicology Click here
112 Dr. Divya S. Introduction to toxicology Click here
113 Dr. Divya S. Phase II reactions Click here
114 Dr. Divya S. Beta - Oxidation of fatty acids Click here
115 Dr C Suganthi Gout Click here
116 Dr C Suganthi Qualitative analysis of Carbohydrates Click here
117 Dr C Suganthi Krebs Cycle Click here
118 Dr C Suganthi Classification Amino acids and its properties Click here
119 Dr C Suganthi Ion exchange chromatography Click here
120 Dr C Suganthi Ketogenesis Click here
121 Dr C Suganthi RNA and its types Click here
122 Dr C Suganthi Biological functions and Disorders of Insulin Click here
123 Dr C Suganthi Structure of DNA Click here
124 Dr C Suganthi Apoptosis Click here
125 Dr C Suganthi Necrosis Click here
126 Dr C Suganthi Blood clotting mechanism Click here
127 Dr. C. Carlin. Gout Click here
128 Dr. C. Carlin. Sample Collection and Handling Click here
129 Dr. C. Carlin. Structure of Immunoglobulins Click here
130 Dr. C. Carlin. Antigen & Antibody Interaction Click here
131 Dr. C. Carlin. Haemagglutination -- Blood Grouping Click here
132 Dr. C. Carlin. Type 1 Hypersensitivity Click here
133 Dr. C. Carlin. Sickle cell anemia Click here
134 Dr. C. Carlin. Fructosuria Click here
135 Dr. C. Carlin. Lactose intolerance Click here
136 Dr. C. Carlin. Cell injury Click here
137 Dr. C. Carlin. Lactate dehydrogenase Click here
138 Dr. C. Carlin. Structure and function of bone marrow Click here
139 Dr. C. Carlin. Monoclonal antibodies Click here
140 Dr. C. Carlin. Agglutination & Precipitation Click here
141 Dr. C. Carlin. HACCP Click here
142 Dr. B. Ramya Basement membrane Click here
143 Dr. B. Ramya Nitrogen Balance Click here
144 Dr. B. Ramya Structure and Functions of alimentary canal Click here

BEST PRACTICES

  • Every month a guest lecture by an industrialist is arranged for the students
  • Assignments and seminars were given periodically
  • Regular slip tests were conducted for slow learners
  • Encouraging the advanced learners to participate in intercollegiate competition
  • Individual attention by one-to-one counselling for students by mentors
  • Encourage and guide them to be an entrepreneur
  • Certificate Course is offered to the entire II-year students of our college.
  • Industrial knowledge through various courses and programmes through CISCO and RPA in collaboration with ICT Academy.
  • Membership with Professional Bodies.

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