Centre for Nanotechnology

About The Department

Centre for Nanotechnology (CNT) was established in December 2005 as one of the Centres of
Excellence. The faculty of the Centre drawn from different departments is involved in developing
state-of-the-art facilities at the institute and is vigorously pursuing interdisciplinary research on
various current aspects of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

Research And Facilities

Major Areas of Research
Synthesis of Nanowires / Nanocolloids / QuantumDots
lNanocomposites & their coatings
lNanobiotechnology
lNanosurface Engineering
lModelling & Simulation
lThin Films & Nanostructures
lPhotochemistry & Photophysics of Nanomaterials
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Laboratories
Instrumentation Laboratory
Nanobiotechnology Laboratory
lComputer Laboratory
lWet Laboratory
lHigh Temperature Laboratory
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Equipment Facilities
Transmission Electron Microscope with EDS
Field SEM with EDS
l Scanning Probe Microscope
l 500 MHz FT-NMR Spectrometer
l Super Conducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID)
l X-ray diffractometer for Powder
l Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer
l Fluorescence Lifetime System
l Vibrating Sample Magnetometer
l Thermal Analysis System DTA/TGA
l Mssbauer Spectrometer
l UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer & Spectrofluorimeter
l Zeta Probe
l Differential Scanning Calorimeter
l Surface Profiler
l LCR meter
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Projects
Major research project in thrust area of
Nanotechnology of Rs. 484 Lakhs from Ministry
of Information Technology [2008-2013]. Out of
this grant state of the art Research Laboratory
on Functional Nanomaterials has been
developed in the Department of Physics
equipped with various synthesis &
characterization techniques
lDevelopment of multifunctional theranostic
nanocomposites.
lNanotechnology based drug and gene delivery
systems.
lDevelopment of aptamer based biosensors.

Academic Programmes
In view of the global impact and vast potential of nanotechnology, CNT has
initiated an M.Tech. program in this area at IITR. This program is aimed at
providing the basic knowledge of various concepts of Nanoscale materials,
their novel properties, applications and future perspectives. A number of
electives have been designed to impart specific knowledge on Physics,
Chemistry, Biotechnology, Modeling and Simulation, and various other
technological aspects of Nanomaterials.

Teaching Scheme:
M.Tech. (Nanotechnology)
lNanoscale Materials
lAdvanced Mathematics
lNanoscale Modeling and Simulation
lPhysics of Nanomaterials
lSupramolecular Chemistry of
Nanomaterials
lNanomaterials & Technology
lStructural Analysis of Nanomaterials
lTechnology of Nanostructured Fabrications
lMechanical Behavior of Nano and
Amorphous Materials
lNanobiotechnology
lRF and Microwave MEMS
lMolecular Spectroscopy
lCharacterization of Materials
lAdvanced Metallographic Techniques
lAdvanced metallurgical Thermodynamics
& Kinetics
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For detailed course structure/syllabi please refer the link :

Undergraduate Programmes
http://www.iitr.ac.in/departments/BT/pages/Academics+Course_structure+Course_Structure_UG.html
Postgraduate Programmes
http://www.iitr.ac.in/departments/BT/pages/Academics+Course_structure+Course_Structure_PG___Bio_Technology_.html

Message from The Head of Department

The world of materials science is witnessing a revolution in the exploration of matter at the nanoscale.
Nanotechnology is one of the emerging technologies of 21st century. The field of nanotechnology requires
people with fair background in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and as well as in electrical,
mechanical, metallurgy and chemical engineering. The selection policy of the centre revolves around the
same thing to bring together people of various backgrounds to carry out interdisciplinary research
activities. The faculties drawn from various departments associated with the centre are engaged in
various projects dedicated to nanoelectronics such as nanowires, nanomedicine such as anti-bacterial,
anti-cancer and imaging systems, energy applications such as new generation batteries, supercapacitors
and solar cells. The course structure of the centre is specially designed to make the students acquainted
to nanotechnology and to train the students in nano related areas with a desire to constantly update their
knowledge in order to launch them into the demands of the R&D sector. Our centre has effectively supported the students for
internships in best academic institutions in the past and will continue to do the same in the future. This has helped them in
enhancing their professional skills as well as having an access to world class technology. The centre has reviewed its course
structure and policy from time to time to keep our students at the forefront of technology. I do confidently say that this year's batch
can very well adapt to the demands of the corporate sector if the students of the batch get placement opportunity under campus
recruitment. I wish them best of luck for their future endeavors.
-Prof. S.K. Nath

Department Faculty Incharge

(Placement)

Department Coordinators (Student)

Prof. S.K. Nath,

Contact details
Department Faculty Incharge
(Placement)

Postgraduate

Dr. P. Gopinath
Assistant Professor,
Centre for Nanotechnology,
Email: pgopifnt@iitr.ernet.in
Phone:9410193513

Mr. Abhay Sachdev

M.Tech. Nanotechnology
(Final year)
Email: abhay.sachdev@ymail.com
Phone: 7417474776