About the Centre: The Center for Nano Science and Technology (CNST) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) is a research center dedicated to the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. JNTUH is a well-known technical university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The CNST at JNTUH focuses on interdisciplinary research in the areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology, which involve studying and manipulating materials and devices at the nanoscale level. Nanoscience is the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at the atomic, molecular, and macromolecular scales, while nanotechnology deals with the design, fabrication, and application of nanoscale materials and devices. The center aims to promote research, development, and collaboration in nanotechnology by providing state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure. It offers a platform for researchers, academicians, and students to engage in cutting-edge research, explore innovative ideas, and contribute to advancements in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The research activities at CNST may include the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, fabrication of nanodevices, investigation of their properties and behavior, as well as their applications in various fields such as electronics, medicine, energy, and environmental science. The CNST also encourages collaborative research and partnerships with industry, academia, and other research institutions to foster technology transfer and commercialization of nanotechnology-based innovations. Overall, the Center for Nano Science and Technology at JNTUH plays a vital role in advancing research, education, and development in the field of nanotechnology, contributing to scientific progress and technological advancements in India.
Vision:
The Centre is committed to provide postgraduate academic and research programs to produce high quality human resource with ability to meet the global challenges and to become a world leader in research and teaching of Nano Sciences and Materials to address the local, national and international societal needs for the betterment of mankind and train the young researchers/students for advances in nano and materials technology.
Mission:
Nanoscience and Technology programme aims to provide quality interdisciplinary science and engineering education with state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities.
Engaging outstanding scientists from different branches of science and engineering, encouraging them to carry out their individual scientific research.
The graduates can advance the frontiers of knowledge in Nanotechnology by developing and transforming them through research andinnovations with major thrust on the following areas: sensors, medical nanotechnology, agricultural nanotechnology, nanotechnology based solutions for energy and environment.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s):
PEO1: Apply the scientific knowledge of Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Engineering for deeper understanding of the matter at nanoscale.
PEO2: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze advanced scientific problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences,and engineering sciences.
PEO3: Design solutions for advanced scientific problems and design system components or processes.
PEO4: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to provide valid conclusions.
PEO5: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern scientific and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PEO6: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional scientific practice.
PEO7: Communicate effectively on complex Scientific/Technological activities with the Scientific/engineering community and with society at large, such as, being
able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PEO8: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning.
Programme Outcomes (PO’s) :
PO1: Apply principles of basic science concepts in understanding, analysis and prediction of matter at Nano scale.
PO2: To introduce interdisciplinary areas for interdisciplinary application of Science and engineering concepts.
PO3: To introduce advanced ideas and techniques required in emerging areas in nanotechnology.
PO4: To develop human resource with specialization in theoretical and experimental techniques required for career in academia and Nanotechnology driven
industry.
PO5: Engage in lifelong learning and adapt to changing professional and societal needs.
Program Specific Outcomes: (PSO’s):
PSO1: Understand and apply principles of physics, chemistry and engineering for understanding the scientific phenomenon in nano-domain.
PSO2: Understand and apply Theoretical concepts on experimental learning of Nano-systems for describing and deeper understanding.
PSO3: Provide exposure in various specialization of Nanotechnology
PSO4: Provide exposure to advanced experimental/theoretical methods for measurement, observation, and fundamental understanding of phenomenon at
nanoscale and nano systems.
PSO5: Engage in research and life-long learning to adapt to changing environment.
Faculty Awards & Recognitions:
Dr. K. VENKATESWARA RAO, PROFESSOR OF NANOTECHNOLOGY &DIRECTOR OF EVALUATION, JNTUH
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Awarded as Raman Fellowship for Post Doctoral Research in USA from UGC in 2016.
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Awarded as Highly Cited Research from Elsevier-Material Science in semiconductor processing in 2016.
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Awarded as Laboratory Award for Best Technical Paper from Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratory– Hyderabad in 2016.
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Awarded as Best teacher from Telangana state governament in 2017.
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Awarded as ITAP from Tutors in 2017.
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Awardedas NPTEL certificate of appreciation Instrumentation role as SPOC for swayam NPTEL local chapter in 2018.
Dr. CH SHILPA CHAKRA, ASSITANT PROFESSOR OF NANOTECHNOLOGY & HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT, CNST,UCESTH,JNTUH
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Awarded as Young Faculty from Venus International Faculty Award in 2016.
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Elected as Associate Fellow in Engineering Sciences from Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences in 2018.
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Elected as Associate Fellow in Engineering Sciences from Telangana Academy of Engineering Sciences in 2018, received the award in 2019.
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Fellow of LSF- Asian Record Book in 2021.
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Vivekananda Prize Award from Institute of Researchers, Recognized by Ministry of MSME, GoI in 2022.
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Young Researcher Award from Institute of Researchers, Recognized by Ministry of MSME, GoI in 2022.
Research outcomes and Innovations of the Centre:
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Center for Nano science and technology, is one and only center in Telangana state universities which offers multidisciplinary M.Tech Nano technology (NBA accredited) and Ph.D programs that was supported by DST Nano mission in the first five years.
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Most of our Alumni students have been offered various positions ( PDF, Ph.D) in abroad in countries like Japan, south korea, USA, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.
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In CNST department, lot of innovative work is going on in material science like synthesizing hybrid nanostructures (organic + inorganic + bio-nanomaterials) used in multiple applications such as solar cells, batteries, cost effective Nano sensors(chemical and bio), Light weight Bullet Proof, Water purification , Conductive Ink, Super-capacitors.
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CNST promotes industry institute collaboration and strategizes stimulating R&D environment for the students and allowing hands on experience for excellency in technical education and research.
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CNST department has so far established higher research groundwork by publishing around 300 international journals with high impact factors and four patents have been filed. Incubation centers have been also been created with different industries like Nanospan, Augusta, PFS wherein the industries are the byproduct of our alumni. Some of R&D projects that have been undertaking by the department were on microbiofilm gas sensors, non-enzymatic glucose sensor, energy storage, seed germination and so on.
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CNST department also encourages ecofriendly green nanotechnology initiatives.
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Under R-15 CBCS, 3 electives were introduced based on the Centre’s R& D activities and Faculty member’s expertise.
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M.Tech Students are strongly motivated to publish at least one article in peer reviewed journal and one conference.
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Entered into MoU with Nano Span India Pvt Ltd.
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Start up PFS Research private limited has collaborated with an MOU
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Preparation of Nanoparticles using kitchen waste.
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Efficiency of the solar cell is increased using organic dyes, NED batteries.
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Developed cost effective gas sensor using bio-nanomaterials.
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Molecular level Water purification using Nanomaterials like Graphene Oxide.
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Thermal conductivity modifications.
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Conductive Ink: collaboration with Nano span.
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Super-capacitor: collaboration with Nano span under EDC.
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3D Printed Face Sheilds and Mask.
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Coin Cell Batteries.
Research Innovations of the Centre during Covid-19:
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Dr. K Venkateswara Rao made research to eradicate Covid19 Virus with the help of nano materials in collobration with Diskha mineral company Hyderabad.
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Preparation of Nanosanitizers using Hydrogen peroxide and Nanosilver in collaboration with D Nanotechnologies Hyderabad.
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Preparation of Environmental sanitizers.
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Dr.CH Shilpa Chakra made efforts for COVID-19 by 3D printing Face Shields for doctors and concerned health care workers and Police.
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Attempts for collaborative project under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0), Ministry of Human Resource Development on “Printable Energy Storage Device for portable devices based on nanomaterials” with Yogi Vemana University.
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Attempts for collaborative project under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0), Ministry of Human Resource Development on “3D printing, Design and Development of an efficient Polyethylene Glycol coated Zinc Oxide Nanoweapon to fight against COVID-19” with Yogi Vemana University.
Best practices of the Centre:
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Involvement in R&D projects, seminars & conferences.
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Visits to Industries, R&D laboratories and Field studies.
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M.Tech. students are encouraged to do projects (Lab curriculum) in the center and publish in a peer reviewed journals.
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Twinning research activity with DEI Agra.
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Joint M.Tech project initiated with DEI.
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Preparation of nanoparticles from environmental waste and converting them into useful applications like electrode for energy storage, sensors, Hydrogen production,Nanogenerator
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Implementation of Online teaching &evaluation.
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Encouragement of Online Internships for internal and external students.
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Actively engaged in collaborations with fellow students, faculty members, and professionals in the field.
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