Nano-innovation Laboratory

The Nano Innovation Laboratory at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Deemed to be University was established in 2020 with the mission of advancing scientific research integrating with indigenous knowledge. This pioneering laboratory embodies a forward-thinking approach to inclusive and sustainable development by merging cutting edge nanoscience with community centric values. At its core, the Nano Innovation Laboratory is dedicated to exploring the design, synthesis, and application of nanomaterials in diverse fields such as energy, environment, health care and indigenous technology. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for material characterization, nanomaterial synthesis and device fabrication enabling scholars to work on projects involving nanocoatings, photocatalysts, sensors and sustainable water purification technologies. The lab provides hands on training to undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. students, encouraging them to explore interdisciplinary research that bridges materials science, chemistry, physics, biology and environmental studies, publishing in reputed journals and participating in national and international conferences. It actively collaborates with other academic institutions, government research organizations and industry partners to strengthen translational research and technology transfer.

The major funding for the laboratory is provided through the research project titled “Synthesis and Development of Fast Response NTC Thermistor for High Temperature Application”, sponsored by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The project is led by Dr. Tanushree Das (Principal Investigator) and Dr. Bikram Keshari Das (Co-Investigator) both from the Department of Chemistry, KISS Deemed to be University. In addition to the laboratory’s in-house experimental and computational facilities, the team also avails support from centralized research facilities and collaborating laboratories for synthesis, characterization, and analysis as needed.

In essence, the Nano Innovation Laboratory at KISS Deemed to be University exemplifies how scientific excellence can be harmoniously aligned with social responsibility. It not only accelerates the development of nanotechnology based innovations but also nurtures a generation of socially committed researchers who can contribute to building a self-reliant and technologically empowered India.

Objectives

Nano Innovation Laboratory at the School of Indigenous Knowledge Science and Technology (IKST) acts as a resource centre to address the scientific problems related to nanotechnology.  The objectives of the laboratory include the synthesis and production of nanoparticles, investigation of electrical properties, optical, antibacterial, and Photocatalytic properties and enhancement of these properties. We are also focusing on the various other areas of nanotechnology relevant to future science and engineering.

Activities
The Nanotechnology Research Laboratory aims to initiate and pursue research activities related to nanotechnology and nanoscale phenomena through funded research projects, doctoral and masters level projects, bachelor degree projects, short-term programs and collaborative research with other universities, institutes and industries. The major funding of the laboratory is through the Department of Science and Technology, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of the Government of India.  Apart from the experimental and computational facilities in the laboratory, assistance from centralized facilities and other laboratories is also utilized in synthesis, characterization and analysis, as and when required.

Facilities

The major facilities available in the laboratory include standard equipment as well as experimental systems developed as part of the ongoing research projects.