Department of Dairy Microbiology
Bihar State Institute of Dairy Technology (BSIDT), Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
About the Department Department of Dairy Microbiology, BSIDT
The Dairy Microbiology Division is engaged in research, teaching, consultancy, training and technology transfer in the specialized field of Dairy Microbiology.
The department undertakes teaching and guidance for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of the University and regularly participates in specialized training programmes.
Research activities broadly cover starter cultures such as Direct Vat Starters (DVS), fermented milk products, indigenous probiotics, functional efficacy, gut microbiota, prebiotics and synbiotics.
The department has well-equipped undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories and is strengthening its laboratory facilities with modern equipment.
Faculty Members Department of Dairy Microbiology
Dr. Sonia Kumari
Facilities Laboratories and microbiology equipment
UG Laboratory
PG Laboratory
Major Equipment
Academic Activities Undergraduate, skill enhancement and M.Tech courses
Undergraduate Courses
| S.No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTM-111 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 2 (1+1) |
| 2 | DTM-121 | Microbiology of Fluid Milk | 2 (1+1) |
| 3 | DTM-221 | Microbiology of Dairy Products | 2 (1+1) |
| 4 | DTM-211 | Starter Cultures and Fermented Milk Products | 2 (1+1) |
| 5 | DTM-311 | Quality and Safety Monitoring in Dairy Industry | 3 (2+1) |
| 6 | DTM-321 | Food and Industrial Microbiology | 2 (1+1) |
Skill Enhancement Programme
| S.No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | SEC-18 | Food Safety & Hygiene | 2 (0+2) |
| 8 | SEC-19 | Basic Microbiological Tests for Quality of Milk & Milk Products | 2 (0+2) |
| 9 | SEC-20 | Preparation & Management of Starter Culture for Fermented Milk Products | 2 (0+2) |
M.Tech. Courses
| S.No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DM-511 | Microbial Physiology | 2+1 |
| 2 | DM-512 | Microbiology of Processed Dairy Foods | 3+1 |
| 3 | DM-513 | Microbial Morphology & Taxonomy | 2+1 |
| 4 | DM-514 | Microbiology of Fluid Milk and Dairy Products | 2+1 |
| 5 | DM-515 | Microbial Genetics | 2+1 |
| 6 | DM-516 | Environmental Microbiology | 2+1 |
| 7 | DM-517 | Biotechnology in Dairy Industry | 2+1 |
| 8 | DM-521 | Dairy Starter Culture | 2+1 |
| 9 | DM-522 | Microbial Safety & Quality | 2+1 |
| 10 | DM-523 | Microbiology of Cheese & Fermented Dairy Products | 2+1 |
| 11 | DM-524 | Probiotics & Prebiotics | 2+1 |
| 12 | DM-525 | Research Techniques | 2+1 |
| 13 | DM-526 | Microbial Fermentation Technology | 2+1 |
| 14 | DM-591 | Credit Seminar | 1+0 |
| 15 | DM-599 | Masters Research | 0+30 |
Research Activities Current research and technology development
Department Research Projects
- Process Optimization for Development of Yoghurt Fortified with Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) — PI
- Process Optimization of Low Fat Long Life Herbal Vacuum Packaged Paneer / Soft Cheese — Co-PI
Major Research Themes
- Starter cultures and Direct Vat Starters (DVS)
- Indigenous probiotics and fermented milk products
- Functional efficacy and gut microbiota
- Prebiotics and synbiotics
- Microbial quality and safety of dairy products
- Food safety and quality assurance
- Microbial biotechnology and value addition