Department Of Biotechnology Went For Field Trip to *Department of Energy and Environment Science and Technology, National Institute of Technology NIT, Tiruchirapalli.

With great pleasure team Biotechnology delightfully informing you all that, today *27.10.2023* Friday *Department of Biotechnology* went for field trip to *Department of Energy and Environment Science and Technology*, *National Institute of Technology NIT, Tiruchirapalli.*

The Director and Heads of the campus gave a brief lecture about the institution and on going research projects to the students. Also, Enriched them about the significance of higher studies in the field of biofuels cells, Algal research, Molecular Biology division and furthermore. During the visit, students gained knowledge on the *Basics of Environmental Science and Energy technology, the algal culture and algal bioreactor for energy production.*

This trip found to be an excellent platform for the students to learn about bioenergy and algal biofuels and its opportunities that shall pave way for them to shine in future as research scholars in this arena.

Students from I, II and III year Biotechnology along with faculty members *Dr. A. Arulkumar*, Assistant Professor and Head, *Dr. R. Rajalakshmi* , Assistant Professor , *Dr. G. Selvakumar*, Assistant Professor jointly went for the one day field trip.

We express our sincere thanks to our *beloved MD* sir, *respected Dr. V. Shanmugaraju, Principal sir* for permitting us to attend the field trip.

Its also widened the aspects of environmental Biotechnology in the minds of the students and gave an obscure exposure to the current work practices as opposed to the theoretical knowledge being taught at the class room ambience.