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Nanotechnology Research Center (NRC)
Overview
The Nanotechnology Research Centre (NRC) was established in 2006 at SRMIST (Kattankulathur) as a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary endeavour at the forefront of science and technology. Our mission is to address global challenges in energy, environment, and healthcare by harnessing the potential of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The Centre’s experimental research is supported by leading edge modelling, visualization and theory through its access to state-of-the-art characterisation, fabrication, manipulation and design laboratories. NRC maintains robust connections with the wider nanotechnology and commercial communities, actively engaging in numerous significant collaborations, both on a national and international level. NRC is at the forefront of nanotechnology training and educating the public and bringing transparency to this far-reaching and emerging science.
Dr. D. John Thiruvadigal
Phone: +91-4427417190
Email: johnd@srmist.edu.in
Welcome to NRC
The Nanotechnology Research Center (NRC) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is an establishment dedicated to achieving excellence in the realm of nanotechnology research. The NRC’s vision revolves around creating cutting-edge facilities that cater to the multidisciplinary field of nanotechnology, aiming to contribute significant advancement in scientific and technological product innovation. Our centre provides state of the art laboratory for synthesizing and characterizing wide range of materials such as thin films, polymers and inorganic nanocrystals to widen the horizons in the field of nanotechnology.
Research Thematic Areas
Researchers at Nanotechnology Research Centre (NRC) collaborate across the academic and industrial sectors to discover and innovate new ideas, inventions and improve on our quality of life — all made possible by state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Our cutting-edge research areas are :
- Thermoelectric materials and devices
- 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for optoelectronics
- Material and Device fabrication for Solar Cell
- Flexible transparent conducting material for photovoltaics
- Gas Sensing
- Super capacitor
- Thin film heterostructures and devices
- Environmental remediation by photo and electrocatalysis
Facilities
NRC offers cutting-edge services in the exploration and advancement of nanotechnology products across various research domains. Advanced instrumentation, including XRD, FESEM, XPS, Impedance spectroscopy, GC-MS, FTIR, AFM, was utilized to analyze and evaluate the structural, morphological, elemental compositional, electronic, resistive properties, as well as the thermoelectric characteristics. Therefore, NRC offers valuable data and results that contribute significantly to the advancement of research and development.
Characterization Facilities
- High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope (HRSEM)
- X-ray Photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
- Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM)
- Quantum Efficiency measurement system
- Vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM)
- Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer (SC-XRD)
- X-ray diffractometer
- UV-vis Spectrophotometer
- FT-IR spectrometer
- GC-MS mass spectrometer & Gas chromatography
- Impedance Analyzer
Growth Facilities
- Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD)
- Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS)
- E-beam evaporation
- RF&DC magnetron Sputtering
- Arc melting unit
- Electro spinning
- Ball milling unit
Publications
The research focus of NRC is on the development of thin films and nanomaterials in emerging areas such as Thermoelectric, gas sensors, hydrogen production, solar cell, photocatalysis and several other applications providing outcomes as publications in several high impact factor journals. Our researchers have presented their work in several research forums and received several accolades in reputed academic conferences.
Opportunities
From time to time, our NRC reports the vacancies and invites applications for the various positions like Scientific Officers (SO) to work in Nanotechnology Research Centre (NRC), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, Chennai, India. You are advised to keep checking this space regularly to apply should you be interested.
Faculty
At SRMIST, the symphony of education and excellence was enriched through our dedicated professors. They are the pillars behind our wonderful canvas of vibrant learning with valuable knowledge and technological experiences. A journey beyond traditional teaching, SRMIST fuels innovation through a few of our faculty members engaging in research and embracing industrial collaborations. Academic and industrial collaboration provide real-world situations to be deciphered for the progress of future life. As faculty members enrich their own understanding and commit to sharing their enlightenment into the minds of our students to exhibit their real potential in the advancement of research and technology.
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Reach Us
Scientific officer’s contact number
Mr. G. Murali
Instrument: FESEM
Mobile: 91-9965408766
Mr. A. Vijay
Instrument: UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Mobile: 7904889520
Ms. Sreevidya U
Instrument: FT-IR Spectrometer
Mobile: 9744052051
Mr. Umashankar S
Instrument: X-ray Diffractometer
Mobile: 9025176031
Dr. Prathipkumar S
Instrument: Vibrating sample magnetometr (VSM)
Mobile: 8883436453
Mr. D. Simon Patrick
Instrument: X-Ray Photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) PH1 Versaprobe III
Mobile: 9884428394
Mr. N. Tamizhselvam
Instrument:GC-MS mass spectrometer & Gas chromatography
Mobile: 8870741362
Mr. Sengottaiyan S
Instrument: Single crystal X-Ray Diffractometer (SC-CRD)
Mobile: 9940210957
Mr. Govind A
Instrument: Impedence Analyzer, Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
Mobile: 8888048705
Mr. Simon Sajan John
Instrument: Quantum Efficiency measurement system (QE), LZT Meter (Combined LSR/LFA), Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) & Sputtering Unit
Mobile: 8056196936
Head, Nanotechnology Research Center
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Hi-Tech Block, Ground Floor
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur-603203
- +91-4427417190
- hod.nano@ktr.srmist.edu.in
