Welcome to KIA

Algology has now become a very valuable discipline as more and more applications of algae and their modes of life become unearthed. The utility of algae in day to day life, in food production, in the manufacture of industrial chemicals and in pollution control is now recognized universally. Further, algae are used as experimental organisms in the study of such fundamental aspects of biology as photosynthesis, respiration and growth, in bio-assay techniques and in bio-technology. Considering all these, Algology should be given a very high prioroty in biological research.

India has lagged behind other countries in algal research largely because of the low priority given to their study. Considering the vastness of the country and its population, centres of algal research are comparatively few. True, there are some excellent centres where applied research on algae is being carried out, but these are mostly devoted to studies on blue green algae. But there are numerous eukaryotic algae which are of greater importance and economic significance. Their potential as sources of food, feed, rare chemicals and energy, is yet to be realized. Algal farming, a modern concept, is yet to be taken up on a field scale.

In view of the above, it was thought desirable to establish an Institute for Algal Studies to promote both academic as well as applied research on algae.

Hence the Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology.( Click here for profile of KIA)

Members of the Governing Body 2008-2011

Prof V Krishnamurthy; Prof V N RAJA RAO; Mrs J Kamaleswari;Dr V Sivasubramanian; Dr S Rajan; Dr (Mrs) Bharathi Sethumadhavan; Dr V Sobha; Dr S P Adhikari ; Dr M Baluswami; Dr (Mrs) G Rani; Dr M D Vijaya ParthasarathI

President :Dr V V Subramanian. Vice President: Prof R Rengaswamy. Secretary : Dr S Bharathan. Treasurer : Dr (Mrs) Bharathi Sethumadhavan

Workshop on Marine algae:click here

Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology will be conducting a workshop on Taxonomy of Marine Algae for five days from 17th to 21st November 2010 at the CSMCRI Marine Algal Research Station, Mandapam Camp. For more information and registration click here.

Workshop on Freshwater algae:

Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology organized a 6-day WORKSHOP ON FRESHWATER ALGAE, COLLECTION, CULTURE AND CULTIVATION- jointly with VIAT in R K M Vivekananda College, Chennai, from 10th May to 15th May 2010, the first of a series of workshops to be organized during summer months each year and will be open to teachers, scientists and research scholars working in academic institutes or industries. Click here for more information

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON Algal Biomass, resources and utilization(ICABRU 2009):

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An international symposium on " Algal Biomass- Resource Potentials and utilization" was held in Stella Maris College, Chennai, during July 2009 in collaboration with Vivekananda Institute of Algology (VIAT), Seaweed Research and Utilization Association (SRUA) and other organizations.Click here for detials and pics

ALGAL BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT

3-days Course

1. Agar making techniques 2. Alginate making techniques

3. Carrageenan making techniques 4. Seaweed meal preparation

Benefits: 1. Employment in agar and related industries 2. Can start your own micro industry

All Science graduates are eligible For details please contact Dr V V Subramanian Mobile: 091 + 9381044470

Krishramurthy Institute of Algology conducts an eight week Certificate course on Algal Products; The course will give hands-on training in the manufacture of various products from a1gae and will include field trips and visits to algae-based industries.
Eligibility: Candidates seeking admission should have degree in Botany or Chemistry. Admission will be restricted to eight.
The fee for the entire course is Rs. 8000/- and should be paid on admission.
Tne Institute has no hostel facility and candidates will have to make their own arrangements for boarding and lodging.
Applications may be submitted in writing on plain paper

Projects for PG and Research students:

Krishnamurhty Institute is helping PG and Research students who would like to do their short-term project work in Biotechnology. Facilities are provided to pursue research projects in the field of algal physiology, biochemistry and biotechnology. For details contact Dr V V Subramanian, President KIA, mobile: +91 9381044470

Weekly lectures on research methodology for M Phil and research students:

Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology is planning to conduct weekly lectures by eminent scientists on various topics on research methodology for M Phil and research students. Those who are interested in participating kindly contact Dr V V Subramanian, President KIA , moblile +91 9381044470 for more details

19th Founding Day:

The Founding Day of Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology was celebrated on 4.10.2009 at the Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai from 8.30 AM to 4.00 PM. The inaugural function was presided over by Prof. V. Krishnamurthy, Founder of the Institute and he confered the Lifetime Achievement Award for Phycology for 2009 on Dr.L.V.Venkataraman. Click here for more information

Important links: http://www.hindu.com/2005/02/22/stories/2005022208250400.htm
http://www.tnenvis.nic.in/algalexpertsl_bio.htm
http://www.downtoearth.org.in/new_letter.asp?currentpage=2&foldername=20040229

 

 

Dr V Sankaran

The Members of the Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology record with deep sorrow on the untimely demise of Dr. V Sankaran, a senior algologist and Member of the Executive Committee of KIA on 9th November 2007 at his residence ( Contact Phone : 091-044-22443923). More about Dr V Sankaran

1. 12th FOUNDING DAY OF THE INSTITUTE - Click here for details

2. 15th Founding Day of the institute and National Symposium on ALGAE & ENVIRONMENT on 24th and 25th September 2005 Click here for details

3. 16th Founding Day Celebrations of the institute and National Symposium on Algal Biodiversity and its role in bioremediation were held from 23rd to 25th September 2006 at RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai. For details click here

4.17th Founding day : Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology celebrated its Seventeenth Founding Day on 22nd and 23rd September, 2007. In this connection, a national level symposium was held in collaboration with the PG Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, SDNB Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), Chromepet, Chennai - 600 044.
Subject of Symposium: Vistas in Algal Research
Date : 22nd and 23rd September, 2007 click here for more detials

18th Founding Day: 2008 - Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology celebrated its Eighteenth Founding Day on 20th September, 2008. In this connection, a two-day National Level Symposium was organized on 20thand 21slSeptember, 2008, in collaboration with the Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai - 600 030. The focal theme of the symposium was "Algae in Agriculture and Food Industry"

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