The center undertakes a range of research investigations in materials such as design, synthesis and characterization of inorganic solid and nanomaterials, nano & bio composites, polymer composites, carbon materials, thin films and heterojunctions. Investigations primarily address a functional behavior towards understanding properties catering to a utility.  Center also caters to design and manufacture of sensors useful for a range of analyte detection including heavy metals, organic pollutants and gas sensing. Towards this, we also undertake synthesis and characterization of solid materials that have significant functional behaviors. Eventually we target to address more specific complex scientific and technological issues and come up with clearer conceptual and technology solutions.

Areas & technical know-how:

• Thermo, ferro and piezoelectric properties for energy applications                                          

• Oxide, chalcogenide & graphene composites for solar energy harvesting 

• Metal oxide nanocomposites for pollutant degradation and environmental remediation                                    

• Nanomaterials for bio and chemical sensing                                                                      

• optical sensors for heavy metal detection in water for lake health monitoring.

• Amperometric enzymatic sensors for organic pollutant detection in water.

Eventually, we aspire and target to address more specific, complex scientific and technological issues and come up with clearer conceptual and technological solutions to society-relevant problems. Strong interests of the center would be to have an in-depth understanding of materials to develop effective technologies, develop and research electronic materials, solutions for energy harvesting, adapting to green technology & cater to environmental remediation. 

We also support undergraduate student projects with innovative ideas. To have effective national and international collaborations with academia, industry, and CSIR & DRDO labs. Conduction of periodic scientific workshops and technology / skill training programs are the other objectives of the center. The center is financially supported by funds from the Department of Science and Technology and by CMRIT and is one of the 11 CoEs operating from the campus.