Centers of Excellence
One Vision, Seven Forces
Where Excellence Takes Shape
Seven Centers of Excellence. One shared mission to engineer what’s next.
Explore the pillars that drive innovation, set standards, and lead transformation across our technology landscape.
Nanotechnology
Center of Excellence
Advancing frontiers in nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, and nanomedicine to solve critical national challenges in energy, defence, health, and infrastructure.
The Center of Applied Research and Nanotechnology (CARN) has streamlined its R&D activities along three core pillars — nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, and nanomedicine — working towards tangible solutions for the nation’s most pressing challenges.
Nanomaterials
Nanoelectronics
Nanomedicine
Diagnostics & Biosensing
Renewable Energy
Active Research Areas
01. MATERIALS
Advanced Nano-materials
Developing nano-materials for flexible electronics, solar cells, solar collectors, solid-state displays, RF and millimetre wave communications.
02. SMART STRUCTURES
Shape Memory Alloys
Research into shape memory alloys and smart structural materials for adaptive engineering applications and next-generation infrastructure.
03. DEFENCE
Liquid Armor Composites
Engineering nano-composite materials for liquid armor systems, contributing to lighter and more effective personal and vehicle protection.
04. ENERGY
Solar Renewable Energy
Materials and device research for solar renewable energy technology, including inorganic and organic semiconductors for photovoltaics.
05. ELECTRONICS
GaN-based High-Power Devices
Gallium Nitride based devices engineered for high power and high frequency applications, pushing the limits of power electronics.
06. RF SYSTEMS
Passive RF Devices & Circuits
Design and development of passive RF devices, thin-film sensors, MEMS and NEMS for next-generation communication and sensing systems.
07. HEALTH
Affordable Diagnostic Devices
Development of affordable diagnostic and screening devices for clinical samples, improving healthcare access across India.
08. FOOD SAFETY
Pesticide Detection Methods
Novel detection method development for pesticide safety assessment in food and agricultural commodities using nano-biosensors.
09. AYURVEDA & MATERIALS
Herbal Bhasma & High-Purity Crystals
Standardization of Ayurvedic herbal-bhasma and development of monocrystalline high-purity alumina and silicon for electronic chip fabrication.
Research in Diagnostics
Affordable diagnostic devices and screening development for clinical samples
Standardization of Ayurvedic herbal-bhasma for viral and bacterial infections
Nano-bio sensors and nanobiotechnology for point-of-care diagnostics
Detection method development for pesticide safety in food and agricultural commodities
Development of monocrystalline high-purity alumina and silicon for electronic chip fabrication
Advanced thin-film sensors for environmental and biomedical monitoring
Mission Sub-Themes
1. Nano-electronics & Nano-photonics
3. Nano-bio Sensors & Nanobiotechnology
5. Nanotechnology Education & Outreach
2. Nano-systems, MEMS & NEMS
4. Advanced Nano-materials
Collaborate with Us
Interested in partnering on research, joint projects, or sponsored work?
Contact the Head, Center of Applied Research and Nanotechnology
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru
- Email: hodnano@sit.ac.in
