Vision

To emerge as a premier Centre in Biotechnology for education and research, fostering innovation that bridges science and society. To nurture future-ready professionals who leverage cutting-edge biological issues integrated with engineering concepts to solve global challenges in health, agriculture, environment, energy, and industry driven, with ethical values for sustainable progress for India and globally.

Mission

1. Imparting knowledge of the fundamentals of Engineering, Science and Technology in students by providing good academic environment to pursue undergraduate, Post graduate and Doctoral programs in Biotechnology for a successful professional career

2. Developing liaison with Academia, R & D institutions and Biotechnology Industry for exposure in practical aspects in engineering and solution of the industry oriented and societal problems, entrepreneurial pursuit and project management

3. Inculcating interpersonal skills, team work, professional ethics, IPR and regulatory issues in students to improve their employability in changing global environment

4. Promoting strong research culture in students for life – long learning

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO-1: Graduates will have a strong foundation in fundamentals of mathematics, physical and biological sciences, Engineering sciences, to solve real time problems in health care, environment, Bioprocess Engineering and food security and successfully pursue higher studies
• PEO-2: Graduates will have successful professional career by demonstrating good scientific and engineering breadth to comprehend the problems, conduct experiments, analyze the results and design novel products and solutions to the real life problems, promote entrepreneurship and skills in project and finance management related to Biotechnology and related domains
• PEO-3: Graduates will be trained in biosafety, regulatory and Intellectual Property related issues in broader social context and sustainable development. Professional ethics, communication skills, team work skills, leadership and multidisciplinary approach to exhibit the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• PEO-4: Graduates will be motivated to achieve academic excellence and pursue research to develop life – long learning in a world of constantly evolving technologies associated with biotechnology and related domains to become Biotechnologist and Bioengineers to excel in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship in the biotechnology sector

Program Outcomes (POs)

Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences, computing, engineering fundamentals to develop solutions for biotechnology related problems. (WK1-WK4)
2. Problem analysis: Review research literature and demonstrate an ability to Identify, formulate and analyze complex problems in key areas of Biotechnology – Bioprocess engineering, plant, medical and environmental biotechnology etc and related domains reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4).
3. Design/development of solutions: Design creative solutions for complex biotechnology and bioengineering problems and design / develop systems / components / processes to meet identified needs, conduct experiment, analyze and interpret data to get sustained conclusion in biotechnology and related domains for human welfare. (WK5).
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Conduct investigations of complex biotechnology and bioengineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8).
5. Engineering tool usage: Demonstrate the skills to select and apply appropriate modern engineering and IT tools, software’s and equipment to experiment and analyze the problems in biotechnology, bioengineering and related domains. (WK2 and WK6).
6. The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7)
7. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, understand human values, diversity and inclusive behavior assessment, and adhere to national & international laws. (WK9).
8. Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
9. Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the Professional community and society at large, and being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.
10. Project management and finance: Apply knowledge and understand management principles and economic decision-making in respective domain and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
11. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to be
    i) independent and life-long learner
    ii) adaptable to new and emerging technologies and
    iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change in respective and related domains. (WK8).