Major Equipment Facilities

The Department of Biotechnology is equipped with state-of-the-art
laboratories and advanced instrumentation to support teaching,
research, and innovation across various domains such as bioprocess
engineering, molecular biology, nanotechnology, and food
biotechnology.

Key Highlights

• Advanced facilities supporting bioprocess, microbiology, molecular biology, and nanotechnology research.
• Integration of modern analytical and fabrication tools.
• Enables hands-on learning, research innovation, and industry-oriented training.

1. Basic Transport Processes Laboratory

• Muffle Furnace – Analysis of chemical properties of samples
• Test Sieve Shaker – Particle size separation using vibration and agitation

2. Cell Biology & Microbiology Laboratory

•  Laminar Air Flow – Aseptic handling of microorganisms
• Refrigerated Centrifuge – Separation of biomolecules
• ELISA Plate Reader – Quantitative estimation of biomolecules

3. Process Biotechnology & Bioreaction Engineering Laboratory

• Digital Flame Photometer – Estimation of sodium, potassium, lithium, and calcium ions
• BOD Incubator – Measurement of biochemical oxygen demand and microbial studies
• Cooling / Refrigerated Centrifuge – Biomolecule separation
• Laboratory Refrigerator – Storage of reagents at low temperature

4. Immunology & Recombinant DNA Technology Laboratory

• Lab Scale Fermenter – Microbial production of bioproducts
• Rotavapor (Buchi, Switzerland) – Product recovery and solvent evaporation
• PCR System (Eppendorf) – DNA amplification
• Trinocular Stereomicroscope – Morphological analysis
• UV-Vis Spectrophotometer (SHIMADZU) – Quantitative and qualitative analysis

5. Downstream Processing Laboratory

• Ultrasonic Processor (Sonicator) – Cell disruption and process studies 
• UV Spectrophotometer (Mapada) – Analytical measurements
• Freeze Dryer – Low-temperature drying under vacuum 
• Electrospinning Setup – Fabrication of Nanofibres/Microfibres 
• Ice Flaking Machine – Sample preparation for molecular biology
• Double Distillation Unit – Ion-free water preparation 
• Laboratory Refrigerator – Storage of chemicals

6. Biochemistry & Bioanalytical Laboratory

• Refrigerated Centrifuge – Biomolecule separation
• Fume Hood – Safe handling of chemicals and solvents

7. Food Biotechnology Laboratory

• Mini Laminar Air Flow – Microbial handling
• Dryer – Drying of food materials
• Refractometer – Measurement of total soluble solids (Brix)
• Extruder – Food product development and shaping
• Band Sealer – Packaging under controlled conditions

8. Nanomaterials Fabrication Laboratory

• Ball Mill – Mechanical size reduction and nanoparticle synthesis
• Spray Pyrolysis: To fabricate the thin film 
• Electrospinning
• Wet Chemical Precipitation Method
• Electrochemical Deposition

9. Nanomaterials Characterization Laboratory

• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) – Surface morphological analysis of materials