Department of Microbiology

About the Department

Year of establishment

The Department of Microbiology was established in the year 2022 with the vision of providing quality education and research opportunities in the field of microbiological sciences. Since its inception, the department has been committed to building a strong academic foundation, developing well-equipped laboratories, and nurturing students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in higher studies, research, and diverse career pathways.

Vision and Mission

Serving as a vibrant hub for aspiring students, the Department of Microbiology provides a well-rounded combination of academic excellence, practical training, and professional growth opportunities. The vision of the department is to attain excellence in education, research, and innovation by shaping learners into responsible, ethical, creative, and compassionate individuals who can make meaningful contributions to society. With a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and holistic development, the department endeavors to open diverse career pathways for its students in the field of Microbiology. The vision of the department is:

"To achieve excellence in education, science, research, and innovation by empowering learners to become responsible, ethical, creative, compassionate, and productive contributors to society."

Facilities

The Department of Microbiology is well-equipped with essential academic and infrastructural facilities to support effective teaching and learning. It has spacious classrooms for interactive lectures, developing laboratory facilities for conducting practical experiments and a well-maintained staff room for faculty members. Along with providing a strong academic foundation, the department emphasizes student support, as teachers actively offer guidance for higher studies, preparation for competitive examinations, and career counseling to help students shape a successful future.

Labs/Equipment

The Department of Microbiology currently has one laboratory, which is in the developing phase. Continuous efforts are being made to equip the laboratory with modern instruments and essential facilities required for practical training and research. Once fully developed, the laboratory will provide students with hands-on experience in core microbiological techniques and support research-oriented learning.

Student activities and clubs

Mentor-Mentee Program
Remedial Class
Various competitions like quiz, poster making and essay writing
Team work
Counseling sessions

Placement/ student up-gradation highlights

The year 2025 marks the passing out of the very first batch of B.Sc. Microbiology students from the department. As this is the inaugural batch, the process of placement and student up-gradation is at a nascent stage, and we are still awaiting the initial outcomes in this section. The department is making consistent efforts to build strong linkages with reputed academic institutions, research laboratories, and industries to ensure ample opportunities for higher studies, internships, and employment for its students. Alongside, continuous mentoring, career counseling, and guidance for competitive examinations are being provided to equip students for future success.

Head of Department

Name	Mobile No.	Email
Dr. Tatheer Fatma	+91-7752941359	tatheerfatma@kmclu.ac.in

Programmes Offered

S. No.	Level	Course Name
	Undergraduate	B.Sc. Microbiology

List of Faculty Members

S. No.	Name of Faculty	Designation	Phone No.	Email	Specialization	CV	Profile Picture
	Dr. Vandita	Assistant Professor(Temporary)	+91‑8840508900	vanditaanand@kmclu.ac.in	Environmental Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Nanobiotechnology, Microbiology	Click here
	Dr. Shalini Singh	Assistant Professor(Temporary)	+91‑6386016560	shalinisingh@kmclu.ac.in	Pharmacogenetics, Molecular & Human Genetics, Diabetology	Click here