Department of Biological Sciences

Campus
Goa Campus
Department Contact Details
Contact Name
Prof. Dibakar Chakrabarty
Designation
Head Department of Biological Sciences
Phone
0832 2580173
Fax
Email
hod.biology@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
Address
BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, NH-17B, Zuarinagar, Goa-403726
Department E-mail

Department Summary

Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences, BITS-Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa campus. The department presents learning by means of an interdisciplinary and multifaceted approach. Classroom based lectures, problem-based learning projects, basic hands-on experience for developing laboratory skills, seminars with scope for interactive knowledge sharing are offered here. Courses cover diverse topics of biology with roots in microorganisms, plants and animals with varied outlook through experimental and computational approaches. The teaching and research efforts here range from understanding basic to advanced biology.

Message from Head of Department (HOD)

Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus. Our department embraces an interdisciplinary approach to understanding life and its processes, blending classical biology with modern technological advances. We aim to foster a scientific temperament among students through active inquiry, hands-on experimentation, and exposure to cutting-edge research. Our mission is to produce biologically aware, research-capable graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to the scientific, industrial, and societal ecosystem. I encourage students, researchers, and collaborators to explore the exciting academic and research opportunities our department offers.

Department Responsibilities

The department is entrusted with:

  • Delivering foundational and advanced biological sciences education across degree programs.
  • Conducting high-quality research in both experimental and computational biology.
  • Designing and updating the curriculum to match emerging trends in biosciences and biotechnology.
  • Organizing seminars, guest lectures, and workshops to foster interdisciplinary engagement.
  • Supporting student-driven research projects and laboratory-based learning initiatives.
  • Collaborating with other departments for interdisciplinary teaching and research.

Academic Programs Offered

Ph.D – Biological Sciences
M.Sc.(Biological Sciences)
M.E. (Biotechnology)
M.E. (Sanitation Science, Technology and Management)

Research & Innovation

Preferred Research Areas

  • Microbial Genetics and Biotechnology
  • Plant-Microbe Interactions
  • Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Structural and Functional Genomics
  • Cell Biology and Immunology
  • Marine and Environmental Biology
  • Neurobiology and Animal Behavior

Ongoing Research Projects

The department undertakes multiple funded research projects through:

  • Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
  • Department of Science and Technology (DST)
  • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
  • Industry-supported collaborative projects

These projects engage undergraduate and postgraduate students, offering them real-world problem-solving experience and publication opportunities.

Research Scholars

The department hosts several Ph.D. scholars working in diverse thematic areas under the mentorship of experienced faculty. Scholars participate in national and international conferences and contribute to publications in reputed journals.

Patents & Innovations

While being fundamentally research-focused, the department also encourages translational outcomes. Innovations in diagnostics, environmental biosensors, and plant biotechnology have emerged from ongoing work, with a few research ideas in the pipeline for patent application.

Publications & Journals

Our faculty and research scholars regularly publish in peer-reviewed international and national journals such as:

  • Journal of Biosciences
  • PLOS ONE
  • BMC Bioinformatics
  • Environmental Research
  • Journal of Experimental Biology

This reflects the department's commitment to quality research and scientific dissemination.

Infrastructure and Facilities

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