About the Institute
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BIT) is an AICTE-approved; self-financing autonomous Engineering College affiliated to Anna University, Chennai Tamil Nadu. It is a vibrant institute,situated in serene surroundings near the banks of River Bhavani at the foothills of Nilgiris, Sathyamangalam Erode District, and Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996 in sprawling campus of 180 acres with a built-up space of more than 20 lakh square feet by the Industrialist and Philanthropist Shri. S.V. Balasubramanian, Chairman of the Bannari Amman Group, a leading corporate house in South India, Coimbatore with a vision to uplift rural areas by imparting technical education of global standard to the rural people. The Institute offers 12 UG and 02 PG programs in Engineering, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and BIT has been recognized as an Institute level Research center. It has many laurels to its credit such as accreditation by NAAC with A+ grade for five years, NBA accredited courses, Best Engineering College award by ISTE, New Delhi, Mindlogicx Infratec Ltd Silver medal award for the best institute-industry linked engineering college instituted by AICTE-CII for the year 2012.
Department of Agricultural Engineering
The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established in 2015 and offers a 4-year B.Tech. degree programme in Agricultural Engineering. The programme is designed to provide students with practical training in the latest technologies in agricultural engineering. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and has qualified faculty and technical staff members. To impart practical knowledge of crop production from sowing to harvesting, the department has a 10-acre farm with a well- equipped plant breeding laboratory, greenhouses and an agrometeorological station. The department has an exclusive agricultural machinery training Centre, a fully automated and centralized irrigation system in the field and an agricultural processing laboratory where state-of-the-art technologies are demonstrated. The Department of Agricultural Engineering is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for 6 years (2022- 2028: full accreditation) and is recognized by Anna University as a research Centre for pursuing doctoral programmes
Department of Biotechnology
The Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2002. It offers B.Tech and M. Tech in Biotechnology under Anna University, Chennai, and is accredited by NBA. The Department has well-qualified and experienced faculty members. Equipped laboratories to teach and conduct research in multifarious areas such as Biochemistry, Bio-organic Chemistry, Microbial Biotechnology, Enzyme Engineering, Cancer Biology, Polymers, and Bioprocesses. The department has organized many seminars, staff/faculty/entrepreneur development programs, and workshops sponsored by Anna University, AICTE, DRDO, DST, UGC, DSIR, and TNSCST related to Biotechnology. The Department also has externally funded sponsored research projects, and spearheads a Technology Business Incubator (BIT-TBI), a joint venture of GoI and BIT to encourage young entrepreneurs to convert their novel ideas into commercial products. The Department has also been recognized as a research center by Anna University, Chennai for guiding research scholars leading to Ph.D.
Department of Food Technology
The Department of Food Technology, established in 2016, offers a 4-year B.Tech program in Food Technology, with a strong academic foundation and a highly qualified faculty. The department provides hands-on training starting from the first year, using the latest machinery, ensuring students gain practical skills in addition to theoretical knowledge. The vision of the department is to develop technically sound professionals who can significantly contribute to the field of Food Technology, addressing the needs of both industry and society. Its mission is to produce well-versed and socially responsible professionals who will take leadership roles in national and international food processing sectors. The department also focuses on fostering industry and community partnerships to share knowledge and train food technologists. Furthermore, it aims to equip students with the skills to innovate technologies for better processing, storage, and value addition of agricultural products, ultimately reducing post-harvest losses and contributing to the country’s economy and food security.
About the conference
The International Conference on “Frontier Areas of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Food Technology for Sustainable Bioresources and Bioeconomy” is a scientific gathering that aims to bring together researchers, industry professionals, academics, and policymakers to discuss and share knowledge on the latest advancements in agriculture, biotechnology, food technology, and their applications to creating sustainable bioresources and promoting a bioeconomy. This conference covers a range of critical topics related to sustainable agricultural practices, innovations in Biotechnology, and Developments in Food technology, all with a focus on contributing to a sustainable and bio-based economy.
Conference Highlights
- Explore the latest advancements in Agriculture, Biotechnology and Food Technology,Bioenergy, Environmental Science, and Sustainable Technologies.
- Interact with leading experts and researchers in the field.
- Engage in thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities.
- Publish your research in prestigious Journals/conference proceedings.
Conference Themes in Food Biotechnology
- Microbial Technology
- Bioresource technology
- Computational biology
- Agriculture Technology
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Agronomics, Ecology and Environmental Sciences
- Crop Production and Management
- Digital and Precision Farming
- AI in Smart Agriculture
- Food and Agricultural Processing
- Renewable Energy and Biomass
- Agricultural Water and Soil Management
- Innovations in Food Processing Technologies and Food Packaging Innovations
- Sustainable Food Production and Processing and Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- Food Microbiology and Fermentation & Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
- Food Waste Reduction and Circular Economy
- Food Additives and Flavour Enhancers
- Food Supply Chain Management and Traceability
Keynote Speakers
Natural Sciences Leibniz Universitaet Hannover,
Hannover, Germany.
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences,
School of Biosciences, Taylor’s University,
Malaysia.
Laboratory of Axon Growth & Regeneration,
CSIR- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology IICT Colony,
Habsiguda, Hyderabad,
Telangana 500007.
Centre for Pollution Control and Environmental Engineering
Pondicherry University.
PSG Institute of Advanced Studies,
Coimbatore.
Immunology expert in virology and cardiometabolic diseases Karolinska Institutet,
Department of Medicine Stockholm,
Stockholm County, Sweden.
Department of Physics and Astronomy,
The University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Conference Advisory Committee
- Dr. Palanisamy C & Principal, BIT
- Dr. Sivakumar K & Dean PDS, BIT
- Dr. Senthilkumar K L & Head - Academics, BIT
- Dr. Ganeshbabu C & Head - R&D, BIT
Convener's
- Dr. Kirupa Sankar M, Associate Professor & Head / BT
- Dr. Balakrishnaraja R, Professor / BT
- Dr. Chelladurai, Associate Professor & Head / ISE
- Mr. Gowrishankar L, Associate Professor & Head / FT
Co- Convener's
- Dr. Tamilselvi S, Professor, Biotechnology
- Dr. Pavithra M K S, Associate Professor, Biotechnology
- Dr. Uvaraja C, Professor, Agricultural Engineering
- Dr Vasudevan, Associate Professor, Agricultural Engineering
Organizing Chair and Convenor
- Dr. Kannan K P, Professor, Biotechnology
Convener & Organizing Chair
Organizing Secretaries
- Mr. Vaidhyanathan B, Assistant Professor Level I, Biotechnology
- Dr. Saranya S, Assistant Professor Level I, Biotechnology
- Dr. Arunasree TNA, Assistant Professor Level II, Food Technology
- Dr. Suresh Chaluvadi, Assistant Professor II, Biotechnology
- Dr. R Sandhiya Rani, Assistant Professor II, Biotechnology
Internal Members
- Dr. Deepan kumar S, Assistant Professor Level II, Agricultural Engineering
- Dr. Praveen Kumar D, Assistant Professor Level II, Agricultural Engineering
- Dr. Raghul S, Assistant Professor Level I, Agricultural Engineering
- Prof. Archana J, Assistant Professor Level I, Agricultural Engineering
- Prof. Ananthi D, Assistant Professor Level I, Agricultural Engineering
- Prof. Muthukumaravel K, Assistant Professor Level I, Agricultural Engineering
- Prof. Ashwin Raj S, Assistant Professor Level III, Biotechnology
- Prof. Rajaseetharama S, Assistant Professor Level II, Biotechnology
- Prof. Jeyavel Karthick P, Assistant Professor Level II, Biotechnology
- Dr. Suresh Chaluvadi, Assistant Professor Level II, Biotechnology
- Dr. Sandhya Rani R, Assistant Professor Level II, Biotechnology
- Prof. Shakthishobana K, Assistant Professor Level II, Biotechnology
- Prof. Balaji S, Assistant Professor Level II, Biotechnology
- Prof. Swathi G, Assistant Professor Level I, Biotechnology
- Prof. Dhivya Dharshini U, Assistant Professor Level I, Biotechnology
- Prof. Mahima P, Assistant Professor Level I, Biotechnology
- Prof. Nandhini N,Assistant Professor Level I, Biotechnology
- Prof. Vinodhini R T, Assistant Professor Level I, Biotechnology
- Prof. Edamakanti Ramanji Reddy, Assistant Professor Level I, Food Technology
- Prof. Pidathala Sahitya, Assistant Professor Level I, Food Technology
- Prof. Nithiya Priya B T, Assistant Professor Level I, Food Technology
- Prof. Pujaa Sakthy M R K, Assistant Professor Level I, Food Technology
- Prof. Sivarahini K, Assistant Professor Level I, Food Technology
Technical Advisory Member
- Dr. Bernhard Huchzermeyer, Professor, Natural Sciences, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover Germany
- Dr. Dräger Gerald, Academic Director, Leibniz University Hannover, Institute of Organic Chemistry,Schneiderberg 1b, 30167 Hannover
- Dr. Senthilkumar Thiruppathi, Lethbridge College, Canada
- Dr. Chyngyz Erkinbaev, University of Manitoba, Canada
- Dr. Gabriela JS, San Jose State University, USA
- Dr. Manikckavasagan, University of Guelph, Canada
- Dr. S Mohanasundaram, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
- Dr Chong Pei Pei , Head of Research - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences School of Biosciences, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
- Dr. Prashant Mishra, Professor Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, IIT Delhi New Delhi India
- Dr. V. Sivasubramanian, Professor Department of Chemical Engineering NIT Calicut Kozhikode Kerala, India
- Prof. Dr. Thirugnanam Arunachalam, Associate Professor, Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India
- Dr. R. Gnanam, Professor, Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, TNAU, Coimbatore 641 003, India
- Dr. J. Savitha, Professor, Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, India
- Dr. T. Sivasudha , Professor, Plant Metabolomics Laboratory Department of Environmental Biotechnology School of Environmental Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India
- Dr. P. Ponmurugan , Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamil nadu, India
- Dr N K Udaya Prakash, Associate Professor Department of Biotechnology Vels University, Chennai Tamil Nadu
- Dr. Selvi Subramanian, PSG College of Technology Coimbatore
- Dr. T Senthilkumar, ICAR-CIAE-RC, Coimbatore
- Dr. R Mahendran, TNAU, Coimbatore
- Dr. T Krishnakumar, CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram
- Dr. P Venkatachalam, TNAU, Coimbatore (Retd.)
Journals Of Interest For Publication
- Journal of Biochemical and cellular archives
- Biochemical and Cellular Archive& RJP
- Indian Journal of Science and Technology
- Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Registration
Eligibility of participants
Faculty members, Students, Scientists/Researchers from life and chemical sciences, industrialists, Agriculturalist, Biotechnologists, Food Technologist & Pharmaceutical scientists, Nanotechnologist, Analytical chemists, Energy and Environmental scientists, etc.
Conference Registration Details
- Internal Registration (UG)/PG Students: INR 354 [includes 18% GST]
- Undergraduate students: INR 1180 [includes 18% GST]
- Post Graduates & Research Scholars: INR 1770 [includes 18% GST]
- Academicians: INR 2360 [includes 18% GST]
- Industry Person: INR 3540 [includes 18% GST]
Online Payment is Acceptable
The registration fee should be paid in Demand Draft in favour of “The Principal, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology” payable at Sathyamangalam, or through Online payment mode with the following details
- A/C Name: BIT - Center for Advance Studies
- A/C No.: 911010036862582
- Account Type: Savings Account
- Branch: Axis Bank, Sathyamangalam
- IFSC Code: UTIB0000368
Upon payment of registration fee, the corresponding author should formally register using the link given in the website. The abstract ID and payment reference ID must be clearly mentioned during the registration.
Abstract Guidelines
Selected full length manuscripts will be published in reputed Journals (Scopus/SCI)/Proceedings after peer review.
The abstract which include Introduction, Materials and Methods and Results and Discussion of maximum 300 words, should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 font, single space with 1” margins on all sides. The title of the abstract should be in CAPITAL BOLD followed by authors and their affiliation. The name of the presenting author should be underlined. The abstract should be provided with the theme to which the abstract belongs on top right of the abstract page. The abstracts will be considered for the conference only after the payment of registration fee. The acceptance of the abstract will be communicated to the corresponding / presenting author thorough an email.
Publications
- Selected research articles will be published in refereed journals listed under Scopus (Biochemical and Cellular Archives& RJP)/ Web of science Journal (Indian Journal of Science and Technology)
- All accepted Abstracts/ Full Length articles will be published as conference proceedings with ISBN Article Processing charges (APC) may be applicable as Per Journal’s & Conditions.
- Editor’s decision is final for acceptance & Publication of article in relevant Journals
Important Dates to remember
- Conference date: 24-04-2025 & 27-05-2025
- Last date for registration: 30-03-2025
- Last date for abstract submission: 30-03-2025
- Abstract selection intimation date: 08-04-2025