Join the online certificate course "MARINE NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY" jointly offered by Centre for Ocean Research & Centre for Laboratory Animal Technology & Research in association with MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES - EARTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CELL (course is designed as per the objectives of MoES ESTC).

The 40 hours virtual course designed in a flexible system to encourage the learners to complete the course successfully. The unique value addition of this course is the learners should do a mini-project with the help of the mentor in the area of Marine Nanobiotechnology to get the certification.

Centre for Ocean Research, MoES - Earth Science & Technology Cell (Marine Biotechnological Studies), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is organizing a DBT sponsored "National Symposium on the Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics of Marine Microbes (BBMM 2019)" on 25th & 26th September 2019.

The theme of the Symposium covers all the aspects related to Biotechnology and Bioinformatics of Marine Microbes. Abstracts are invited for oral and e-posters from students, scholars, researchers, post docs, faculties and scientists for best presentation awards.

CALL FOR E-POSTERS
Authors are requested to submit a one page abstract (300 words only) for the E-Poster (single power point
slide) on or before 20th September, 2019 via email through marinemicrobes2019@gmail.com

GUIDELINES FOR E-POSTER PRESENTATION
E-Poster specification: Single power point slide with high resolution.

Themes
Microbes in Nanomaterials Synthesis and Application
Marine microbes – Explored and Unexplored
Microbial Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
Microbial Evolution and Taxonomy
Marine Microbial Health Informatics
Microbial genetics and molecular biology
Microbes and Antibacterial activity / Antibiotic resistance
Marine Micro/Macro Algal Culture & Biotechnology
Microbes and Environmental process
Microbes in Sea foods Industry
Marine Microbial Database and Bioinformatics
Microbes in biodegradation and deterioration
Microbes and Molecular Docking & Dynamics
Microbes and Biopolymers/Byproducts/Biofuels
Microbes and Pharmacophore Based Drug Design
Microbes in biofilms and corrosion
Marine Microbial pathogens
Microbes in Finfish, Shellfish and Invertebrate Aquaculture
Microbial Oceanography in GIS & Remote Sensing
Microbes and Marine Natural Products
Microbial Oceanography and Modeling/Prediction
Microbes and Enzyme Technology
Microbial Oceanography and Climate Change
Microbiome Variation and Metabolic Pathways

For details please see the link:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwisreDKjafkAhVbiXAKHSzIAkIQFjABegQIBBAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sathyabama.ac.in%2Fnewsfile%2F20190822142504_BBMM_2019.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0ouBx6v9WX_Z1G9HQNMJzg

Earth Science and Technology Cell for “Marine Biotechnological Studies” (ESTC-MBS) has been established in Centre for Ocean Research (COR), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, in association with NIOT, Chennai & CMLRE, Cochin with the support of MoES. The Project Coordinator is Dr. B. Sheela Rani, Director (Research), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology.

To take forward the vision and mission of ESTC-MBS, applications are invited from eligible candidates for following posts :
JRF positions – 6, Accounts Assistant -1 and Field Assistant - 1.

Eligibility for JRF: Post graduation in Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Nanotechnology / Marine Biology / Aquaculture / Zoology / Microbiology / Biology and Allied Sciences.

GATE/NET qualification/any other National level examinations conducted by Government of India related to life sciences will be given preference and Fellowship Rs. 38440/- (Rs.31,000/pm + 24% HRA) per month.

Project-1: Studies on implications of engineered nanoparticles & bionanocomposites in aquatic animal health.
Desirable: Experience in ecotoxicology, phyto/zoo plankton culture and aquaculture.
PI: Dr. D. Inbakandan, Head, Scientist–E, COR.

Project-2: Surface modification - Nanotechnological approach for antifouling and anticorrosion applications.
Desirable: Experience in bacterial films, larval settlement, biofouling / anticorrosion.
PI: Dr. D. Inbakandan, Head, Scientist–E, COR.

Project-3: Enhancement of marine microbial by-products for biomedical applications
Desirable: Experience in microbial techniques / biopolymers.
PI: Dr. L. Stanley Abraham, Scientist–E, COR.

Project-4: Biofunctionalization nanoparticles for anticancer applications using marine bioresources.
Desirable: Experience in nanomedicine / drug delivery studies
PI: Dr. V. Ganesh Kumar, Scientist –E, COR.

Project-5: Isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from marine sponges for WSSV control.
Desirable: Experience in shrimp aquaculture/virology.
PI: Dr. K. Govindaraju, Scientist–E, COR.

Accounts Assistant -1: Qualification B. Com/B.Sc./B.A. Experience in file keeping and account maintenance.
Field Assistant – 1: Qualification B.Sc. Life Sciences. Experience in microbial sampling and processing.

Eligible candidates can submit soft copy of the bio-data with educational qualifications/experience for related projects to estc.mbs@gmail.com (specify the project number in your email/application) and a hard copy to be sent to “The Director (Research), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai 600119” before 10-08-2019. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.

https://www.sathyabama.ac.in/newsfile/20190724042052_website_advt_for_jrf.pdf

https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/117/02/0333.pdf

National Post Doctoral Fellowship opportunities

Any potential candidates interested to do post doc (N-PDF) through DST-SERB under my mentor-ship in the area of "Nano-biotechnology / Super hydrophobic surfaces / Self Cleaning surfaces / Nano Antibacterial / Antifouling nanomaterials / Surface modification to control Marine antifouling" at Centre for Ocean Research (DST-FIST Sponsored Centre), MoES - Earth Science & Technology Cell (Marine Biotechnological Studies), Col. Dr. Jeppiaar Research Park, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India.

Kindly go through the link and contact me.

https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/npdf?HomePage=New

@ CALL FOR PROPOSALS / ANNOUNCEMENTS : National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)

(Open only from May 01, 2019 to May 30, 2019)

Dr. D. INBAKANDAN, M Sc, ADAB, PGDMBT, Ph D.

Scientist – E / Associate Professor, Centre for Ocean Research (DST-FIST Sponsored Centre), MoES - Earth Science & Technology Cell (Marine Biotechnological Studies), Col. Dr. Jeppiaar Research Park, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India.

Email : inbakandan@sathyabama.ac.in

Websites:

http://www.centreforoceanresearch.in

https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=dM6FkdIAAAAJ&hl=en

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dhinakarasamy_Inbakandan

Any potential candidates interested to apply “DBT-Research Associateship” 2019 under my mentorship in the area of "Marine Biotechnology; Marine Genomics & Proteomics; Nanobiotechnology" at Centre for Ocean Research, MoES - Earth Science & Technology Cell (Marine Biotechnological Studies), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. Kindly go through the link and contact me.

http://www.mrdg.iisc.ernet.in/dbt-ra-program/about-dbt-ra-program/#

http://www.mrdg.iisc.ernet.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DBT-RA-Application-Format-R1-Jan-28-19.pdf
Last date for submission: March 25, 2019

Dr. D. INBAKANDAN, M Sc, ADAB, PGDMBT, PGDELP, Ph D.
Scientist – E / Associate Professor
Official : inbakandan@sathyabamauniversity.ac.in
Website:
https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=dM6FkdIAAAAJ&hl=en
https://sathyabamauniversity.academia.edu/InbakandanDhinakarasamy/CurriculumVitae

Any potential candidates interested to do “DBT-Research Associateship” 2018 (post doc) through DBT, GoI under my mentorship in the area of "Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnolgoy / Nano-Biotechnology / Genomics & Proteomics (NGS)" at Centre for Ocean Research (DST-FIST Sponsored Centre), MoES - Earth Science & Technology Cell (Marine Biotechnological Studies), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Kindly go through the link and contact me.
http://www.mrdg.iisc.ernet.in/dbt-ra-program/about-dbt-ra-program/
http://www.mrdg.iisc.ernet.in/dbt-ra-program/dbt-ra-application-format/
http://www.mrdg.iisc.ernet.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DBT-RA_Application_Format-1.pdf
http://www.mrdg.iisc.ernet.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Application-invited-for-DBT-RA-Fellowship.pdf

Last Date to Apply: October 6, 2018.

Dr. D. INBAKANDAN, M Sc, ADAB, PGDMBT, Ph D.
Scientist – E / Associate Professor
Centre for Ocean Research (DST-FIST Sponsored Centre)
MoES - Earth Science & Technology Cell (Marine Biotechnological Studies)
Col. Dr. Jeppiaar Research Park
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai - 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India.
Email : inbakandan@gmail.com
inbakandan@sathyabama.ac.in
Mobile : 91-9965540310
Websites:
http://www.centreforoceanresearch.in
https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=dM6FkdIAAAAJ&hl=en
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dhinakarasamy_Inbakandan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhinakarasamy-inbakandan-6143a575/
http://sathyabamauniversity.academia.edu/InbakandanDhinakarasamy/CurriculumVitae

"Call for abstracts in Novel Antifouling coatings, Nano based paints, Modified surfaces for Bio-fouling Control, Anti-fouling, Bacterial adhesion and larval settlement"

Abstract submission date 20th July 2018

DST - SERB sponsored National Symposium on the Impact of Biofouling on Coastal Structures & Marine Industries (BIOFOULING 2018)
http://www.sathyabama.ac.in/newsfile/20180529142712_BIOFOULING_2018.pdf

Date: 8th & 9th August 2018

Venue: Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India

Selected papers in this National Symposium will be published in INDIAN JOURNAL OF GEO-MARINE SCIENCES (IJMS) ISSN: 0379-5136 (Scopus and Web of Science indexed NISCAIR journal)

  BIOFOULING 2018 THEMES 

     Impact of Biofouling in Marine environment

     Biofilms and Microbial Fouling

     Adhesion, Signaling and Biofilm Formation

     Macrofouling, Larval dispersal and Bioinvasion

     Natural & Environmental Friendly Antifoulants

     Biocidal Antifouling Technologies

     New Antifouling Responsive and Surface modification

     Advances in Fouling Release and Nanotechnology

     Climate Change, Invasive Species and Biofouling

     Regulation of Ballast Water / Environmental Issues

     International regulatory framework

     Fouling in Ships, Power plants, Aquaculture, Harbour Structure & Sensors  

Abstract submission date extended to 12th June 2018

http://www.sathyabama.ac.in/newsfile/20180529142634_omicsAFM2018.pdf

Date: 20th & 21st June 2018

Venue: Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India

Any potential candidates interested to do post doc (N-PDF) through DST-SERB under my mentorship in the area of "Nano-biotechnology / Marine biology / Aquaculture / Biotechnology/ Genomics & Proteomics" at Centre for Ocean Research (DST-FIST Sponsored Centre), Sathyabama University, Chennai. Kindly go through the link and contact me.

http://serbonline.in/SERB/HomePage.do
UPCOMING Call for Proposals / National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) (Open only from Oct 01 2017 to Oct 31 2017)

Dr. D. INBAKANDAN, M Sc, ADAB, PGDMBT, Ph D.
Scientist – E / Associate Professor
Centre for Ocean Research (DST-FIST Sponsored Centre)
SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
Chennai - 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India.
Official : inbakandan@sathyabamauniversity.ac.in
Website:
http://www.centreforoceanresearch.in/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dhinakarasamy_Inbakandan
https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=dM6FkdIAAAAJ&hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhinakarasamy-inbakandan-6143a575/

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow in the DST, Govt of India funded research project entitled “Oral delivery and immunomodulatory effect of quercetin loaded chitosan tripolyphosphate nanoparticles on Vibrio harveyi challenged shrimp, Penaeus monodon and its immune-related gene expressions”

Duration:                  Two years

Position:                   Junior Research Fellow

Fellowship:           Rs [12,000/- + (HRA 1800/-)] 13,800/- per month.

Eligibility:    
M.Sc / M.Phil / M.Tech in any branch of Life Sciences / Biochemistry/ Zoology / Aquaculture / Biotechnology / Marine biology / Microbiology. NET/GATE qualified candidates will be given preference.

Candidates having research experience in Cell and Molecular Biology techniques along with RT PCR and Gene expressions experience and maintenance of shrimps will be given preference. Selected candidate will be encouraged to register Ph.D in Sathyabama University.

The appointment is purely on merit basis and temporary for two years. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through email for an interview. No TA/DA will be provided.

Eligible candidates may send their soft copy of the resume on or before 31st March 2016 to Dr. D INBAKANDAN, Principal Investigator (DST-SERB Project), Scientist – E / Associate Professor, Centre for Ocean Research, SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY, Chennai - 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India. Email : inbakandan@sathyabamauniversity.ac.in

http://www.nature.com/nindia/2012/121005/full/nindia.2012.152.html

doi:10.1038/nindia.2012.152; Published online 5 October 2012

Research highlight
Marine sponge churns green nanoparticles

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167577X12010695?v=s5

Biotic factors mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles is considered as an eco friendly and green technological approach compared to chemical and physical methods. This work reports the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using the extract of marine sponge, Acanthella elongata. Water-soluble organics present in marine sponge extract were mainly responsible for the reduction of silver ions. UV visible spectrum of the aqueous medium containing silver nanoparticles showed plasmon resonance peak at around 426 nm. The X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) of 2 theta=38.1°, 44.3°, 64.5° and 77.4°, confirmed the crystalline nature of the silver nanoparticles. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis of silver nanoparticles indicated the sizes, ranging from 15 nm to 34 nm in diameter and a spherical shaped polydispersal of the particles. Through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis the possible biochemical agent present in the marine sponge extract was identified as amines which were the cause for the bioreduction of silver salt to silver nanoparticles.

Background

Biosynthesis of nanoparticles has received increasing attention due to the growing need to develop safe, time-effective and environmentally friendly technologies for nano-materials synthesis. This paper reports the one pot green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the leaf bud extract of a mangrove plant, Rhizophora mucronata and their antimicrobial effects against aquatic pathogens. Highly stable AgNPs were synthesized by treating the mangrove leaf bud extract with aqueous silver nitrate solution at 15 psi pressure and 121degreesC for 5 minutes.

Results

The biosynthesized AgNPs were characterized by UV-visible spectrum, at 426 nm. The XRay Diffraction (XRD) pattern revealed the face-centered cubic geometry of AgNPs. Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) spectroscopic analysis was carried out to identify the possible biomolecules responsible for biosynthesis of AgNPs from the leaf bud extract. The size and shape of the well-dispersed AgNPs were documented with the help of High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) with a diameter ranged from 4 to 26 nm. However a maximum number of particles were observed at 4 nm in size. The antibacterial effects of AgNPs were studied against aquatic pathogens Proteus spp., Pseudomonas fluorescens and Flavobacterium spp., isolated from infected marine ornamental fish, Dascyllus trimaculatus.

Conclusion

This study reveals that the biosynthesized AgNPs using the leaf bud extract of a mangrove plant (R. mucronata) were found equally potent to synthetic antibiotics. The size of the inhibition zone increases when the concentration of the AgNPs increased and varies according to species.

For further information and full paper please visit

http://www.aquaticbiosystems.org/content/8/1/11/abstract

The growing trend of exploring bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes and plant materials for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles is considered as eco friendly and a green
technological approach. In this backdrop the present study reports the
synthesis of gold (Au) nanoparticles from gold precursor using the extract
derived from the marine sponge, Acanthella
elongata (Dendy, 1905) belonging to the primitive phylum Porifera.
Water-soluble organics present in the marine sponge extract were mainly
responsible for the reduction of gold ions to nano-sized Au particles. UV
visible spectrum of the aqueous medium containing gold nanoparticles showed a
peak around 526 nm. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) micrograph analysis
of the gold nanoparticles indicated that they were poly-dispersed and spherical
in shapes. Through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis,
the reducing agent in the marine sponge extract was identified which is
attributed for the biosynthesis of gold colloids. The XRD analysis confirmed
the Bragg’s law and confirmed the crystalline nature of the gold nanoparticles.