Golden jubilee celebrations of Gulbarga University Microbiology Dept start on June 25
Gulbarga University Department of Microbiology, in collaboration with Gulbarga University Microbiology Alumni Association, will kick off its golden jubilee celebrations with the inauguration of a two-day national conference on ‘Microbial Frontiers: Technology for a Better Tomorrow’ on June 25 at the department’s Pasteur Hall.
Organized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Department of Microbiology, the conference will bring together academics, scientists, researchers, industry experts and alumni from across the country to exchange ideas about the latest developments and emerging trends in microbiology and similar fields.
Gulbarga University Vice-Chancellor Professor Shashikant S. Udikeri will be the chief guest of the inaugural session. The conference will be opened by Gadde Ramamohan, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh and a graduate of the Department of Microbiology.
Former vice-chancellor of Gulbarga University and alumni Dayanand Agsar, retired professor and former Head of Department of Microbiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Vijayakumar Savalagi, Registrar of Gulbarga University Ramesh Londonkar, Registrar (Assessment) Ninganna Kannur, Finance Officer Jayambika, union member Peerzade Faheemuddin, Academic Council member Basavaraj Sanakki and Alumni Association President K. Lingappa will attend as guests of honour. The program will be chaired by MB Sulochana, coordinator of the Department of Microbiology.
According to the organisers, the conference will focus on the latest innovations in microbial technology and research in the fields of industrial microbiology, food microbiology, dairy microbiology, medical and diagnostic microbiology, bioprocess engineering, agricultural and environmental microbiology, genomics and biotechnology.
Renowned academics, scientists and industry experts from universities, research institutions and industrial organizations will deliver keynotes and technical presentations. The conference will feature paper presentations and poster sessions, providing a platform for students, academics and young researchers to showcase their work and interact with experts in the field.
Organizers said the talks will highlight the role of microbial innovations and emerging technologies in promoting public health, sustainable development and scientific progress. Discussions will also focus on the advanced research tools, methodologies and standards required to meet the challenges of contemporary scientific research.
The golden jubilee celebrations mark an important milestone in the history of the Department of Microbiology, which was established in 1976 by the late Shiv S. Rodgi. Over the past five decades, the department has emerged as one of the leading centers for microbiological education and research in south India.
The department has trained more than 1,500 graduate degree holders, including more than 129 Ph.D.s, organizers said. scholars and more than 40 M.Phil. Many are graduates who have distinguished themselves in academia, research, healthcare, industry, entrepreneurship and public life in India and abroad.
Organizers added that the department has made a significant contribution to scientific knowledge through the publication of more than 700 research articles in national and international journals.
“The faculty members have successfully completed numerous major and minor research projects funded by organizations such as University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST),” Mr. Agsar said. Hindu.
It was published – 24 June 2026 09:45 IST
