Research by Background

Computing Platforms
For the first time since the inception of silicon revolution, modern computing is facing roadblocks traceable to fundamental constraints of nano and microelectronics. To support emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and internet-of-things (IoT), we are at a dire need to reinvent computing hardware. The technologies we have today are designed for precision but those do not capture ‘perception’ which is the goal of our future computers. As a result, to deal with the current data deluge, computers are becoming extremely energy inefficient. The power consumption at data centres is now a growing threat that can potentially lead to catastrophes like nationwide power cut.
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Nano Bio
CeNSE has a strong and active research program at the interface of nanotechnology and biology, bridging disciplines ranging from engineering (electrical, electronics, mechanical, materials), physics and chemistry to cell biology and biotechnology.

Prof. Ambarish Ghosh’s group works on developing theranostic (diagnosis and therapy) applications using remotely controlled nano-robots that can be navigated through living organisms. A major effort is to create “smart” nanorobots enabled with nano-scale sensors or delivery mechanisms to sense the local environment and respond in a collective manner.
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MEMS NEMS Microfluidics
Research in MEMS/NEMS/Microfluidics covers from fundamental research to device prototypes.

Faculty at CeNSE use a variety of materials as structural material for MEMS and NEMS devices. Besides the traditional material system such as silicon, silicon nitride, there is a special emphasis on ferro/piezoelectric and 2D material.
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Quantum Technologies
CeNSE has a strong and active research program in the domain of quantum technologies.  

Prof. Akshay Naik’s group is using on-chip optical cavities to perform displacement measurements on mechanical systems. The primary interest is using multiple mechanical modes of the device to store quantum information and to observe coherent transfer of information from one mode to another. The versatility of mechanical resonator in coupling to wide variety of stimuli and the ability to cool these devices to quantum ground state make these extremely attractive for probing quantum effects and for other quantum applications.
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Electronics
Electronic devices power the modern world. Peer inside any modern contraption and you will find integrated circuits, sensors, displays, energy harvesters and light sources.

The climate crisis has precipitated a need to re-evaluate our energy infrastructure. To replace fossil fuels with renewable energy, we are developing next-generation perovskite solar cells that are cheaper, more scalable, and more functional.
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Materials
Materials form the basis of all technologies. The research happening at CeNSE provides varied opportunities in the fields of electronics, photonics and the emerging quantum world for metallurgists, material scientists and engineers to evolve and build upon the platform they have acquired in their undergraduate education. Students from other disciplines who have not had exposure to the materials aspects, get a chance to do so.
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Photonics
Photonics includes all branches of study involved in the generation, processing and applications of light. CeNSE has a strong presence in R&D into various aspects of Photonics.

Prof. V R Supradeepa’s group looks at the behaviour of light at high optical powers and intensities, referred to as nonlinear optics and applications arising from it. The group develops novel high power laser sources based on optical fibers, referred to as fiber lasers and is one of the leading academic groups in the world in this technology..
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