PACE-NAIN: STUDENT INDUSTRY INTERACTION BIOTRENDZ 2022, student sensitization  program was conducted on 25th May 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Ms. Khadhijath Masna, Clinical Researcher, Qatar, as a resource person has shared her experience working as a Clinical Data Professional. She insisted students to explore the potentials in different domains of Clinical research in India and Abroad. Total of 108 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program, students were  able to comprehend the potentials and application in different domines of clinical research.

PACE-NAIN: STUDENT INDUSTRY INTERACTION BIOTRENDZ 2022, student sensitization  program was conducted on 25th May 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Mr. Nischith Salian, Clinical Data Manager (Neurology) at Clario, Mysore, Karnataka, India, as a resource person has shared his experience working as a Clinical Data Professional. He insisted graduating students at the Institute to take up one of the emerging field, Clinical Research Data Management soon after completing their graduate program. Total of 108 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program, students were  able to comprehend the applications of pharmaceutical and clinical biotechnology, and understand the concepts of drug design and clinical trials

PACE-NAIN STUDENT MENTOR INTERACTION: BIOTRENDZ 2022, student mind development  program was conducted on 26th May 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Dr. Krishna Prasad N, District Innovation Associate, NAIN Centre at P. A. College of Engineering, Karnataka, India, as a resource person explained on how student’s ideas can be incubated to minimum viable product. He highlighted the graduating students at the Institute to take up entrepreneurship after completing their graduate program. Total of 114 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program students were able to identify nick area, generate potential idea, collaborate with others, and present technical and market solution to the identified area.

The felicitation program of Biotechnology department was held in room no: F-50 on 22nd July 2022 at 11.15 am. All the students of the department were present. Principal Dr. Ramis M. K congratulated the Biotechnology students for bringing laurels to institution and said that every student should work towards a focus to be effective. Dr. Krisha Prasad N, Head of Biotechnology department gave a call to all the students to be competent so that they are well structured for the competitive world. Prof. Delcy Dsouza, Assistant Professor, FND, PAFGC remarked the potentials of the mini project exhibition. The services of Ms. Noora Aaysha, Lab instructor of the department was acknowledged.
The toppers of the semesters were honoured. Mr. Mohammad Kaif, who secured the fourth rank in All India GATE examination 2022 was also honoured.
The outgoing batch expressed their gratitude and shared their experiences of the past four years of their student life.
Ms. Harshitha N Shettigar welcomed the gathering and Ms. Jabin compered the program. All the teaching and nonteaching staff of the Department were present.

PACE-NAIN International Webinar 2020 on a topic “Cancer Immunotherapy” was held by Department of Biotechnology, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru on 23rd June 2020, in association with Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore & PACE group. Resource person, Dr. Melanie Rodrigues, Cell therapy Start Up, San Francisco, USA, had outlined the advantages of cancer immunotherapy over the conventional cancer therapy. She has illustrated the approaches to analyze the mechanism of the immunotherapy of cancer. Melanie has given insight into the principle and mechanism of immunotherapy, and its commercialization. Total of 86 delegates from India, Canada, United Kingdom, Qatar, Dubai, Antigua and Trinidad have registered for the webinar. Dr. Krishna Prasad Nooralabettu has moderated the programme. .

International PACE-NAIN Webinar 2020 on a topic “Validation of computerized systems in a regulated industry” was organized by Department of Biotechnology, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru on 24th June 2020, in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore & PACE group. Ms. Shanon Lynn D’silva, Senior Executive, Mylan, Bangalore, was the resource person. Shanon had given insight into the computer system validation, data integrity, electronic record and system in pharmaceutical industry. She has stressed to inculcate ethics while documenting analytical data in regulated industry. Shanon had illustrated the steps involved in the validation of the computer system in regulated industries. Total of 83 delegates from India, Canada, United Kingdom, Qatar, Dubai, Antigua and Trinidad have registered for the webinar. Dr. Krishna Prasad Nooralabettu has moderated the programme. .

International Webinar 2020 entitled “Innovation concepts and product development in aquaculture” was held by Department of Biotechnology, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru on 25th June 2020, in association with Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore & PACE group. Dr. Jithendra Kumar Sundarray, Principal Scientist & Head, Division of Fish Genetics & Biotechnology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, as a resource person has stressed that innovation is critical for the growth of self and nation. Sundaray had informed budding professionals to adopt 10 rules to keep up scientific reputation and integrity. Total of 85 delegates from India, Canada, United Kingdom, Qatar, Dubai, Antigua and Trinidad have registered for the webinar. Dr. Krishna Prasad Nooralabettu has moderated the programme. .

PACE-NAIN International Webinar 2020 on a topic “Prospects for biotechnology engineers in post pandemic period” was held by Department of Biotechnology, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru on 26th June 2020, in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore & PACE group. The resource person was Dr. Vinayaka B. Shet, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, NMAMIT, Nitte, Karkala. He has shared his experience as a budding biotechnology professional. He advised young budding biotechnologist to identify the potential areas in life science emerged due to recent Corona pandemic and make use of existing situation for ones career prospects. Total of 82 delegates from India, Canada, United Kingdom, Qatar, Dubai, Antigua and Trinidad have registered for the webinar. Dr. Krishna Prasad Nooralabettu has moderated the programme. .

Virtual E-STEP BOOTCAMP-2021, an Initiative of Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka, was held at P.A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru on Saturday, May 29th. Virtual bootcamp is conducted across Karnataka at 21 locations and 13 districts, PACE, Mangaluru being the 10th location. Mr. Vishnu Nagaraj, Founder CEO, Carve Startup Labs, Bangalore, conducted the bootcamp. Students were encouraged towards ideation, product development and business model. Mr. Mohammed Ashfaque, Managing Director, Atelier Designs, Mangaluru who was also one of the Mentors, narrated his successful story of entrepreneurship journey and convinced the young minds to become entrepreneurs rather than job seekers. Total 196 students actively participated in 8 hours of activity-based programme.

PACE-ideation 2021, Student sensitisation programme was held on 5th June 2021 by Biotech-PACE Forum in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore and Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering. Dr Smitha CK, BE(VTU), MTech (SRM), Ph. D. (NITK), as a resource person has trained students on how students can transform their fragile idea into environmentally sustainable and commercially viable product or process. She advised graduating students to take up endless opportunities on generation ideas to solve our environmental problems. Total of 116 students have actively participated in the programme.

PACE-Ideathon 2021, Idea-pitching skill development was held on 12th June 2021 by Biotech-PACE Forum in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore and Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering. Dr Shivananda Nayak, MSc, PhD, NRCC-CC, FACB, FAGE, FABMS, PGDCHC, Professor of Biochemistry, The University of The West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago as a resource person has trained students on idea generation and pitching to effectively fetch financial support. He insisted graduating students to take of entrepreneurship soon after completing their graduate programme. Total of 102 students have actively participated in the programme.

PACE-STARTUP 2021, Entrepreneurship development programme was conducted on 19th June 2021 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Ashish Elton Moraes, BE(VTU), MS (The University of Queens land), Student of International Business and Economics at Torrens University, Australia as a resource person has shared his experience working as a business-model professional. He insisted graduating students at the Institute to take up entrepreneurship soon after completing their graduate programme. Total of 107 delegates have registered for the programme.

Pace-Biotek Forum of Department of Biotechnology, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore in association with Entrepreneur Development Cell and K-tech Nain incubation Centre conducted invited talk entitled Innovation To Entrepreneurship on 25th November 2019.

As resource person Dr. Chandrasekhar Shetty, Professor and Head, Department of Post Graduate department of Physics, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore had highlighted the importance innovation, obviousness, leadership qualities, involvement, immersion, and risk taking to be an successful entrepreneur.

Dr. Abdul Sharif, Principal of P. A. College of Engineering, in his presidential address expressed that KTech-NAIN innovation hub at PACE would lay a platform for all the innovative ideas in the region.

Dr. Surfraz Hashim J. Director (Academic), PAET, convinced the students community to have positive mental attitude to become successive entrepreneur and encouraged them to inculcate the leadership quality in them. Dr. Krishnaprasad N, District Innovation Associate of PACE-NAIN Incubation Centre, Dr.Sharmila Kumari, Head of the Department of Biotechnology and Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M.K. Coordinater of Entrepreneur Development Cell were present during the programme. Ms. Navya Shetty welcomed the gathering, Ms.Chethana compeered the programme and Ms.Aishwarya Bharadwaz from Biotechnology department proposed the vote of thanks.

Field trial of solid state fermented Goat manure enriched with ground nut cake using fungal flora on wild saplings planted at PACE campus was carried out on 13th November 2019 by second year Biotech students. The laterite soil of the campus is lacks fertility due to its lower base-exchanging capacity and deficiency of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Second year students of department of biotechnology developed a technology to enrich the soil using solid state fermented goat manure and ground nut cake, which support the initial growth of young wild saplings. Biofertilizer is 100% natural, no chemical added and fungal flora available in the natural soil is used for solid state fermentation. These biofertilizers were applied directly to the wet soil after drenching the soil near stem area Students observed that this biofertiliser is one of the best ways to enrich the soil and also help for free flow of air in the soil and also improve the yield without using harmful chemicals.

Mr. Saif and Mr. Kaif of second year biotechnology secure second price at regional level Bioquiz competition held at Mangalore University, Mangalore on 8th November 2019. Bio-Quiz was conducted to create awareness and help students understand Science and Biotechnology in a more comprehensive way keeping them abreast of the latest developments in the world of Biotechnology. The quiz was conducted in two rounds and in first round that was conducted at Mangalore University, Mangalore students for B.Sc., B. Pharma, and BE biotechnology student.

Orientation programme for villagers of Nadupadavu was conducted on 4th October 2019 to create awareness among local villagers to double the income by producing advantageous bio-fertilizers. Students of department of biotechnology observed that uncontrolled use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides not only resulted in the environmental pollution, but also resulted in depletion of natural antagonists and deterioration of the fertility of the land. Biotechnology students educated the farmers that, even though there are benefits of using chemical fertilizers and pesticides at the initial stages of infestation, counter productivity of the plantations reduced, pest resistance of the plants reduced, and natural inhibitors of the plant pathogens decreased on long use of inorganic fertilizers.

Students during their initial observation concluded that, solid waste of areca-nut shell is also a problematic issue in this region as it takes years together to degrade, even after it is mixed with fertilizers and used. Hence students have provided solution to this problem by incorporating useful fungus such as Tichoderma viride that was isolated from organic farm could inhibit pathogenic fungus such as Phytophthora capsici when it was used along with degraded agro waste. There is a great scope for farmers to adopt this eco-friendly integrated plant disease and soil management technique developed at P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore

E-STEP BOOT CAMP 2019 by Startup Karnataka Initiative, Government of Karnataka was held at P A. College of Engineering Mangaluru on 20th August, 2019 in association with Start-up Cell Karnataka, Department of IT and BT, Govt. of Karnataka, and PACE-NAIN INCUBATION Centre. The Boot camp is conducted across Karnataka at 30 locations in 21 districts, PACE, Mangalore being the 11th location. Mr. Abrar Torgal, Associate, Marketing and Outreach, Startup Karnataka Bengaluru, Government of Karnataka was the resource person had moderated the Bootcamp. Mr. Vishnu Nagaraj, who is a Mentor and Startup Evangelist, assisted the students. Dr. Krishna Prasad N., District Innovation Associate, PACE-NAIN incubation Centre, Mangalore had organized the event.

Students were encouraged to pitch their idea, develop the product and design the business model. Mr. Mohammed Ashfaque, Managing Director, Atelier Designs, Mangalore as a resource person for developing business model convinced the young minds to become an entrepreneur rather than job seeker. Dr. Abdul Sharif, Principal of P. A. College of Engineering, in his presidential address expressed that innovation centre at PACE would lay a platform for all the innovative ideas in the region. Dr. Surfraz Hasim J, Director (Academics) PAET, Mangalore and were present during the programme. Prof. Shainy Mathew welcomed the gathering and Prof. Nagma Parveen introduced the guest. Dr. Ronald Valder proposed the vote of thanks.

Department of Biotechnology has hosted NAIN-Ideation: One day workshop of PACE-NAIN Incubation Centre at P A. College of Engineering Mangaluru on February 12, 2019 in association with Department of IT and BT, Govt. of Karnataka, K-Tech Innovation hub, Bengaluru and PACE group. Dr. Jithendra Kumar, Managing Director, Bioinnovation Centre Bengaluru, Government of Karnataka Enterprise was the resource person has highlighted the transformation of ideas into business startup. Students were encouraged to become a job creator rather than job seeker. Dr. Abdul Sharif, Principal of P. A. College of Engineering, in his presidential address expressed that innovation centre at PACE would lay a platform for all the innovative ideas in the region.

In the concluding remark Vice Principal, Dr. Ramis M.K, emphasized student project should scale up and commercialize immediately. Prof. Manoj Gadiyar from S.D.M College of Engineering Ujire was present as a representative member NAIN-SDM, Ujire. Dr. Krishna Prasad N., District Innovation Associate of PACE-NAIN incubation Centre and Head of the Department of Biotechnology welcomed the gathering. Prof. Fathimath Rehana of EEE department compeered the program and Prof. Jovita Sequira of C. S. Department proposed the vote of thanks.

CHETHANA-2019 sponsored by Samsung, Infosys and K-Tech at Infosys Campus from 3rd June 2019 to 10th June 2019, PACE- Dr. Krishna Prasad, District Innovation Associate, NAIN incubation Centre at Mangalore, Coordinated welcome committee during these period. The fourth edition of ‘Chetana’, the girl empowerment skilling programme, which was launched by the Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka in 2016, was inaugurated on 5th June 2019, at the Infosys Campus, Mangalore. Through this program, the Government of Karnataka’s Department of IT, BT and S&T equips SSLC Toppers from Government High Schools across Karnataka with awareness, orientation and exposure to Technology and Entrepreneurship. Every year, 500 SSLC toppers from across the State are selected for a week long residential camp in Infosys Campus to empower them with soft skills, technology interface and overall personality development.

Experts from across industry and technology verticals train these girls in various aspects of career counseling and technology. The ‘Chetana’ initiative is driven by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) in association with Samsung and Infosys. Various activities are planned during the course of this camp like training sessions to use the tab, exposure to state-of-the-art facility at Infosys and other industry campuses in Mangaluru. Activities include team building exercises, design thinking workshops, interaction session with leaders from various domains like science, technology, arts, medicine, etc.

P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore in association with NAIN has organized One day workshop on Pre-ideation for budding entrepreneurs on 5thth November 2018. Mohammed Ashfaq, founder of the Atelier Designs Showroom in Mangalore, inaugurated the workshop and interacted with students on entrepreneurial opportunities in biotechnology. He has stressed on the importance of inculcating the habit of being in passions in different stages of startup. Students were encouraged to take advantage of various government schemes and financial support to launch new businesses and emerge has an entrepreneurs. Dr. Abdul Sharif, Principal, Prof. Surfraz Hasim, Director of academics, Dr. Krishna Prasad N Head of the biotechnology, and Prof. Shainy Mathew, Convener of Biotechnology Forum and Prof. Ronald Valder were present. Mohammed Zanhal, final year student compeered the program, Taapti Ladkani welcomed the delegates and Abdul Ameer proposed the vote of thanks.

One Day Workshop on Prospects in Bioprocess Industries 30th Oct 2018. Dr. Ramgopal Rao Manager, Biocon Academy, Bangalore, inaugurated the workshop and interacted with students on Biocon Academy opportunities in Biotechnology on 30 Oct 2018. He has stressed on the importance of knowledge, skill and attitude in student to become a successful biotechnologist. He has explained the job and research prospects in the field of biotechnology for BE biotechnology students. He also made aware of the advantage of BE graduates over any conventional biotech graduates in getting jobs.

Industrial visit of students of department of Biotechnology to K.M.F., Kulshekar and Science Museum, Manipal Museum has been organized on 2nd April 2019. Students started from the college at 9.00AM and reached KMF at 10.30 AM. Students were educated on how the milk from milking machines, collected through Automatic Computerized Milk Collection Units is chilled directly in Bulk Milk Coolers. Students have observed the process of pre and post harvest handling of milk for processing and testing as per the international standards. They have learnt the process of manufacturing high quality value added milk products for both domestic as well as international markets. Afternoon students visited Science Museum, Manipal

BIOTEK-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore conducted invited talk on "Nanotechnology and its application in Biomedical field" on 25th March 2019. As a resource person, Mr. Sharief Raju, Assistant Professor, Srinivas Institute for Nano Science Technology, Mangalore had highlighted the importance nanotechnology in Medial Field. Dr. Abdul Sharif, Principal of P. A. College of Engineering, in his presidential remark expressed that Ketch-NAIN innovation hub at P. A. College of Engineering would lay a platform for all the innovative ideas in the region. Dr. Surfraz Hasim J., Director (Academic), P. A. Educational Trust, convinced the students community to have positive mental attitude to become a successive entrepreneur and encouraged them to inculcate the leadership quality as they graduate. Dr. Krishna Prasad N, District Innovation Associate of PACE-NAIN Incubation Centre organized the programme. Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Head of the Department of Biotechnology and Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M.K. Coordinator of Entrepreneur Development Cell were present during the programme. Ms. Navya Shetty welcomed the gathering, Ms. Chethana compeered the programme and Ms. Aishwarya Bharadwaj from the department proposed the vote of thanks.

Ms. Navya Shetty and Ms. Neshma of sixth semester BE biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology stood first at regional level and fifth position at state level in Bioquiz-2018, at Bangalore Tech Summit 2018, conducted by K-tech, Department of IT, BT, and ST, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka.