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Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.), Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand visits CeNSE

During his visit, he toured our national facility, engaging with ongoing research and advanced technological capabilities that are shaping next-generation innovations.

We are deeply encouraged by his kind words:
“Deep pleasure and honour to visit CeNSE, the Nano Technology Research Centre. My biggest appreciation for our preparation for 21st century needs. Deeply impressed with precision, details, research and commitment.”

CeNSE Hosts Indian Navy for Defence Tech Synergy

CeNSE hosted a high-level delegation from the Indian Navy. The visit was centred on exploring strategic collaboration for the development of advanced sensors and MEMS-based technologies for mission-critical naval applications.

The delegation toured the state-of-the-art National Nano Fabrication Facility (NNfC) and engaged in focused discussions with faculty along with project office at CeNSE. The interactions underscored the importance of strengthening indigenous capabilities in microfabrication, sensing technologies, and system integration to support national defence priorities.

Such engagements reinforce the growing synergy between academia and the armed forces- accelerating the translation of deep-tech research into deployable, reliable, and scalable solutions for the nation.

We remain committed to advancing strategic technology development through collaborative innovation.

In Spotlight: Prof. Akshay Naik Recognised at World Quantum Day Event in Bengaluru

On the occasion of World Quantum Day, we are proud to see Prof. Akshay Naik being felicitated by the Government of Karnataka. The recognition came during an event organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, under the theme “From Vision to Reality: Karnataka Quantum Roadmap in Action.”

The event also marked a significant milestone with the unveiling of the nation’s first-ever Quantum Roadmap, highlighting Karnataka’s growing leadership in scientific innovation. It was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.

From Simulation to Fabrication: PRISM Workshop Brings Silicon Photonics to Life

We successfully hosted the 2nd PRISM Silicon Photonics Hands-on Design Workshop (17–20 February 2026) at CeNSE, IISc, bringing together participants for an immersive learning experience in silicon photonics.

The programme covered the full development cycle- from design and fabrication constraints to chip characterisation- with hands-on training using the Ansys Lumerical EDA platform.

A key highlight was the Design Challenge, where winning teams earned the opportunity to have their designs fabricated at NNFC and characterised at CeNSE’s Photonics Research Lab.

The workshop was delivered by experts from CADFEM and IISc, blending academic insight with industry-relevant expertise.

CeNSE Hosts Successful Confocal Microscopy Workshop with Leading Experts

The two-day Confocal Microscopy Workshop, held on April 21–22, 2026 at MNCF, CeNSE, concluded as an engaging and enriching programme.

The workshop featured insightful sessions by Chief Guest Prof. Ambarish Ghosh, along with several distinguished speakers. Their talks provided valuable perspectives on advanced confocal microscopy techniques and highlighted their impactful applications across both biological and materials research.

Immersive Learning Experience for CeNSE Students at Lam Research India’s ICE Lab

Students from CeNSE recently had the opportunity to visit the ICE Lab at Lam Research India – an experience that brought classroom learning to life.

At Lam’s engineering labs, students were exposed to the architectural and design principles behind advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The visit provided valuable insights into how theoretical concepts translate into real-world systems used in high-volume chip production.

Experiences like these play a crucial role in bridging academia and industry-equipping students with the perspective and skills needed to contribute to the rapidly evolving semiconductor ecosystem.