SLS

About the School

Ever since its inception in 2010 as an independent school, the School of Life Sciences has demonstrated an unfailing commitment towards imparting quality education and training as well as promoting advance research in the frontier areas of biological sciences. The M.Sc. students earn knowledge and training in the basics as well as advances in Life Sciences through exposure to modern tools and techniques. Students admitted in Ph.D. program are offered one-year coursework covering various aspects of techniques and research methodology in biological sciences. The nature of course is interdisciplinary, with close interface between various disciplines of biological sciences.

The School has well equipped Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) having ultramodern equipment to support advanced experimentation and provides avenues for high quality research. In addition, the School has state-of-art laboratories to enable cutting edge research in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Metabolic disorders, Biophysics, Plant Biotechnology and Biomaterial Engineering.

Dean's Welcome Message

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Prof. Seema Rawat

Dear Students, Scholars, and Visitors,

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the School of Life Sciences at the Central University of Gujarat. Our school is a vibrant hub of academic excellence and innovative research in the biological sciences. We are committed to fostering a deep understanding of life processes, from molecules to ecosystems, through interdisciplinary learning and inquiry-driven exploration.

The School offers a dynamic academic environment, with a focus on hands-on learning, critical thinking, and collaborative research. Our faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research in areas such as molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, environmental biology, and bioinformatics, contributing to both national priorities and global scientific advancements.

At the heart of our mission is the development of competent, ethical, and socially responsible life science professionals who can address real-world biological challenges and contribute to sustainable development. We strive to provide our students with the tools and opportunities to build rewarding careers in academia, industry, and research institutions.

I invite you to explore the academic programs, research projects, and collaborative initiatives we offer at the School of Life Sciences. Join us in our pursuit of scientific discovery, innovation, and excellence.

Prof. Seema Rawat
Dean, School of Life Sciences

Program Details

M.Sc. in Life Sciences
Duration: 2 Years
Syllabus:
M.Phil./Ph.D. in Life Sciences
Duration: As per UGC Guidelines

Faculty Profile

Prof. Seema Rawat (Professor & Dean)
Prof. Seema Rawat (Professor & Dean)

Department: Life Sciences

Email: seema.rawat@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Molecular Microbial Ecology, Microbial Technology, Microbial Stress Physiology, Bioremediation, Plant Growth Promotory Rhizobacteria.

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Dr Rajesh Vasita (Assistant Professor)
Dr Rajesh Vasita (Assistant Professor)

Department: Life Sciences

Email: rajesh.vasita@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Exploring interfacial properties of polymeric surface to answer complex biological queries and for the development of biomedical devices.

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Dr Sunita Patel (Assistant Professor)
Dr Sunita Patel (Assistant Professor)

Department: Life Sciences

Email: sunitap@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, RNA-protein interactions, protein chemistry, spectroscopy: application to biology.

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Dr Anju Pappachan (Assistant Professor)
Dr Anju Pappachan (Assistant Professor)

Department: Life Sciences

Email: anju.p@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Structural and functional characterization of metabolic pathway proteins and adhesins from Leishmania; plant and microbial lectins; stress proteins from Lactobacillus sp. using protein engineering, macromolecular crystallography, biophysical techniques, biochemical assays Molecular Biology, and bioinformatics tools.

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Dr Ambuj Bhushan Jha (Assistant Professor)
Dr Ambuj Bhushan Jha (Assistant Professor)

Department: Life Sciences

Email: ambuj.jha@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Plant biochemistry, Plant stress biology, Crop improvement.

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