The Department of Nano Science and Technology offers M.Tech. Nano Science and Technology & Ph.D. programs and was established in 2012 with state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with sophisticated analytical and fabrication instruments amounting to Rs. 3 Crores. The alumni of the Department have been awarded fellowships to pursue higher studies abroad. It is recognized as a Research Centre by Anna University - Chennai and houses full-time research scholars funded by various government agencies, including DST, CSIR – SRF, UGC-SJSGC, and SREC institutional fellowships. The dedicated faculty members of the department have received 4 patents and published 85 high-impact journal papers in the last 5 years through collaborations with renowned global institutions. To date, 7 full-time Ph.D. scholars have successfully completed their programs (in 2023), and currently, seven research scholars (5 full-time and 2 part-time) are actively pursuing their research in the Department. Notably, our alumni are pursuing Post-Doctoral Fellowship tenures at esteemed institutions like University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Penn State University, USA, University of Surry, United Kingdom and Jeju National University, Korea. Graduates who have completed their M.Tech are joining Ph.D. programs at prestigious universities, including the University of Western Australia, Australia and National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan. The Department is actively involved in four centrally funded research projects, securing a total of Rs. 1.50 Crores from DST-INSPIRE, CSIR-EMR, DST-FIST, DST – WOS - A, DST-TDP, MSME, SERB-POWER. Additionally, we have research projects funded by Cameron - Schlumberger Pvt. Ltd. and Roots Industries. Furthermore, the establishment of the SLB-SREC Elastomer Lab has provided an excellent opportunity for conducting elastomer research, testing, and validation, further enhancing the department's capabilities. The Department of Nano Science and Technology is making commendable strides in research and academic excellence, contributing significantly to the field of nano science and technology.
The Department of Nano Science and Technology offers M.Tech. Nano Science and Technology & Ph.D. programs and was established in 2012 with state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with sophisticated analytical and fabrication instruments amounting to Rs. 3 Crores. The alumni of the Department have been awarded fellowships to pursue higher studies abroad. It is recognized as a Research Centre by Anna University - Chennai and houses full-time research scholars funded by various…
Dr. Moorthi Pichumani is currently working as Professor & Head in the Nano Science and Technology Department at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. Formerly, he was the DST INSPIRE Faculty at the Department (B2014). He completed his Bachelor's Degree (with distinction and University rank) in Physics from Periyar University (affiliated to), Salem, in the year 2006. He completed his Masters' degree (with distinction and two gold medals) in Materials…Readmore
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VISION
To attain
global recognition as a Center of Excellence in advanced research. The
Programme prepares the graduates to contribute in international Nanotechnology
community as the best research talent, promoting entrepreneurship and providing
general socioeconomic strength based on Nanotechnology.
MISSION
1. Nanoscience
and Technology programme will provide quality interdisciplinary science and
engineering education in such a way that, the graduates can
advance the frontiers of knowledge in Nanotechnology by developing and
transforming them through research and innovations.
2. The program
will prepare qualified graduates for human capital development towards the
discovery of alternative technologies, efficient knowledge transfer and for the
creation of societal values and morals.
PEO I
: Lead successful professional careers or engage in higher studies in the
broad area of multidisciplinary Nanoscience & Technology and allied
specializations at the regional, national and international levels
PEO II: Graduates will
be equipped with the skills necessary to conduct independent research, explore
new frontiers in nanotechnology, and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in
the field, fostering a spirit of innovation and discovery.
PEO III: Consider
societal, environmental and ethical issues in executing their work and fulfill
their professional responsibilities by continuous updating of their knowledge,
to themselves, to employers, to employees, to co-workers and to the local &
global communities
PO1: An
ability to independently carry out research/investigation and development work
to solve practical problems.
PO2: An
ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document.
PO3: Students
should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the
specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the
requirements in the appropriate bachelor program.
PO4: Acquire
in-depth knowledge of the various experimental and theoretical techniques used
in nanoscience, including nanofabrication, characterization, and manipulation
of nanomaterials.
PO5: Conduct
independent research and demonstrate proficiency in analyzing and interpreting
data related to nanoscale materials and devices.
PSO1: Comprehend the
properties and applications of Nanotechnology enabled systems using various
analytical and modeling tools.
PSO2: Implement
research oriented knowledge of Nanoscience and Technology in their respective
domains.
PSO3: Independently
resolve real time problems to address the societal requirements.