Scanning probe based fabrication and characterisation techniques
Advanced micro/nano fabrication and lithography techniques
Micro/nano-scale devices and sensors
Microstructure formation and pattern formation on thin films
Electric field induced material flow
We are delighted to share that the work of the Sixth Sense Lab, was recently featured in The Times of India on 27th February 2026.
Dr. Santanu Talukder, along with his PhD students Dr. Swapnendu Narayan Ghosh and Debjit De Sarkar has developed a low-cost electrochemical patterning and etching technology that could support affordable indigenous semiconductor chip prototyping by reducing the need for expensive machines, advanced cleanrooms, and harmful chemicals.
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Adhisha Roy, Debjit De Sarkar, Sougata Basak, and Dr. Santanu from EECS attended the ISSS ARC Conference (12–14 February 2026, Bangalore) and presented their work on biosensors and antibacterial surface coatings. The conference focused on bionics and biohybrids, featuring talks by leading experts from top institutions.
From Mr. to Dr.: PhD Thesis defended by Abhishek Kumar
We are delighted to share that Abhishek Kumar has successfully defended his PhD thesis on 30th January 2026. His work led to the development of an autonomous, scalable, and cost-effective scanning probe-based lithography system.
We are proud to represent IISER Bhopal and our startup ACS Pvt. Ltd., incubated at IICE IISER Bhopal, at the Mega National Event Bharat Innovates 2026, organized at IIT Gandhinagar.
Delighted to share that two of our products have been shortlisted for the National Boot Camp.
📍 We are at Stall No. 42 — Please do visit us if you are at IIT Gandhinagar!
Grateful for the support and looking forward to the exciting journey ahead 🚀
We are happy to share that Dr. Santanu Talukder has received the prestigious Young Scientist Award from the Indian Society of Smart Structures and Systems (ISSS).
The award recognizes outstanding research contributions and innovation at an early stage of the scientific career.
We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Santanu Talukder as he was selected as a Young Science and Technology Leader (YST) to attend ESTIC 2025 at New Delhi which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
The three-day conclave featured discussions on frontier themes such as Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors, Healthcare, and Quantum Technologies. It also hosted plenary sessions by distinguished speakers, including Nobel Laureate Prof. Andre Geim, Fields Medalist Prof. Manjul Bhargava, Astronaut and Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla, along with other eminent scientists and leaders.
We proudly congratulate our first PhD student
Dr. Swapnendu Narayan Ghosh for being awarded the doctoral degree