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In continuation of the dedicated service of K.S.R. Educational Trust, the management extends full support in establishing a unique and offshore research Centre for Nano Science and Technology (CNST) with dedicated team of faculty and scientists working to bring innovation in Nano Science and Technology under the Directorship of Prof. Dr. V. Rajendran. The centre is aimed to cater to the academic and industrial needs in collaboration with a wide range of national / international universities / research centers / industries. The management is keen in bringing out the CNST as a world class research centre to take up any challenging research work in Nano valley for the benefits of the nation and the society. The centre has already completed three minor projects successfully from DRDO, New Delhi. Two major and one minor research projects from DST and DAE-CSR IGCAR with a total grant of INR1.40/- crores are on going. The centre has filed 9 patents in nano metal oxides from natural minerals, nano silica from rice husk, and nano particles from herbal plants for various industrial applications. These patents are ready for technology transfer. The centre has already signed MoUs with leading research institutes in India and foreign countries like Germany, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and USA for joint collaborative research work. The centre is also looking for joint collaborations with multinational companies on mutual interest. The department offers Post Graduate M.Tech. course in Nano Science and Technology in addition to M.S. /Ph.D. programmes. The department has already conducted two National conferences and Workshops. |
