Prof. (Dr.) Varapasad Kolla
From Director's Desk
I affectionately welcome all to the website of Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB), Raipur Campus. Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB), Raipur, is an integral part of Amity University, Raipur. It aims to provide quality education in Biotechnology with special focus on emerging trends in the field of Biotechnology.
At AIB, we offer full time B. Tech/M.Tech and B.Sc.(Hons.)/M.Sc. programs in Biotechnology. Lectures are supported by independent study sessions, tutorials, and research-based material and group activities. In addition to the core curriculum, we offer Foreign Languages, Behavioural Science, Communication Skills and Personality Development as Value Added courses to our students.
We emphasise on grooming our students to be professionals with ethical values and worthy citizens. Our vision is to achieve global excellence in knowledge economy. Each member of the Institute is passionate about his or her involvement in the same. The knowledge economy needs both managerial and technical skills derived from appropriate training and exposure to real world challenges. We continuously work to transform our vision into action through active participation of both students and faculty members. Department is known for providing quality education and an environment conducive to research and development in frontier areas of Biotechnology.
Our well-structured and flexible curriculum allows our students to become competent and meet challenges ahead. To make our students industry ready workshops, seminars and guest lectures are organized by industry experts. Strong foundation provided to our students in definitive areas of Biotechnology and allied fields offers them an edge not only to face competition but also to provide more viable solutions. Excellent infrastructure spread over acres of greenery, classrooms, laboratories, hostels, library, and sports complex provides the perfect ambience for creating proactive mind and healthy body. At AIB, we are committed to groom professional biotechnologists to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Profile
Dr. Ravi Kant Singh received the M.Tech degree in Biotechnology from IET, Lucknow in the year of 2002 and later on he obtained Ph.D. degree in Biotechnology from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, in 2008. Dr. Singh has completed his M.Tech. dissertation work from Developmental Toxicology Division of Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), Lucknow, and Ph.D. research work from Biochemical Reaction Engineering Lab of Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
He is well experienced and specialized faculty with more than 15 years of teaching experience at UG & PG level in various engineering institutes. Presently he is working as Professor & Director of the Amity Institute of Biotechnology at Raipur. His area of interest and specialization is Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Bioreactor Design & Analysis and Environmental Biotechnology. He has published more than 30 research papers in refereed journals and more than 10 research papers in various national and international conferences. He has also guided more than 10 M.Tech. dissertations and 04 Ph.D. research work.
Dr. Singh is a technical reviewer & editorial member of various international journals. He is a member of Board of Studies & approved supervisor in Biotechnology at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. He is also an expert consultant to many organizations and industries in India in the fields of Environment Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering. He is a life member of Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy, India and Association of Microbiologist of India and The Indian Society of Human Genetics.