Nano Biotechnology

Course Name: 

Nano Biotechnology (NT754)

Programme: 

M.Tech. in Nanotechnology

Semester: 

Second

Category: 

Elective Courses (Ele)

Credits (L-T-P): 

(3-0-0)

Course modules and teaching hours: 

Biosynthesis of nanosized materials using microbes, bioconjugation of biomaterials (enzyme) with nanoparticles, different types of inorganic materials used for synthesis of hybrid nano- bio-assemblies, nanoprobes for analytical applications a new methodology in medical diagnostics and biotechnology, synthesis of nanomedicines and its behavior in biological systems. Synthesis of nanodrug carriers (soft, hard), applications of nanomaterials to cancer detection and treatment, Lab on Chip, DNA Micro-array, Protein Micro-array, Bioelectronics, Biobatteries, Biorobotics, Molecular motors.

References: 

A.K. Bandyopadhyay, Nanomaterials, New Age Publishers.
T. Pradeep, Nano: The Essentials Uncerstanding Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Tata McGraw Hill,2007

Department: 

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
 

Contact us

Dr. Kumkum Banerjee, Head
Department of MME, NITK, Surathkal
P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangaluru - 575 025
Karnataka, India.
  • Hot line: +91-0824-2473050

Contact details for Placements and Internships

E.Mail: mme.placementcell@nitk.edu.in

Faculty Co-ordinator: Dr. Saumen Mandal 

Student Co-ordinator: Yoganath P