An interdisciplinary research hub at the Department of Chemical Engineering — advancing the science of nanomaterials, thin films and functional nanocomposites for applications spanning biomedicine, clean energy, environmental sensing and next-generation electronics.
The Nanotechnology Research Centre at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering is housed within the Department of Chemical Engineering and operates as a collaborative platform for faculty and researchers working at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, electronics, biotechnology and advanced characterisation. The centre conducts focused research on the synthesis, characterisation and application of nanomaterials — from polymeric nanocomposites and carbon nanotubes to functional thin films and nanostructured materials for biomedical and energy applications.
Drawing on the department's strengths in chemical engineering, reaction engineering and process simulation, the centre provides an environment where foundational science meets translational engineering — producing research outputs that contribute to both academic literature and real-world technological problems.
To be a leading research centre in India advancing fundamental and applied nanotechnology — with emphasis on nanomaterials for health, energy and environmental sustainability.
To pursue rigorous interdisciplinary research, foster collaborations with national and international laboratories, and translate discoveries into publications, patents and deployable technologies.
The centre's research spans four major verticals, each addressing challenges relevant to contemporary science and industry:
The centre benefits from the Department of Chemical Engineering's shared laboratory infrastructure — including a FIST-funded lab and nine core laboratories — plus dedicated instrumentation for nanomaterials work.
Access to institution-wide characterisation facilities — including XRD, FTIR and SEM equipment available through collaborative arrangements — supports the centre's materials-characterisation work.
The centre's faculty have trained and collaborated with leading international research institutions. Research direction is set through active participation in conferences, co-authored publications and expert exchanges.
Ph.D-qualified researchers with experience spanning nanomaterials synthesis, thin-film deposition, polymer engineering, reaction engineering and advanced characterisation techniques.
Regular expert lectures by scientists from national and international research laboratories, and collaborative links with IITs, NITs, IISc, and select international universities.
Peer-reviewed journal papers and conference presentations covering the centre's thrust areas — ongoing output tracked through the department's publication database.
The department's industry MoUs (KMML Kollam; SynergenOG, December 2025) create additional pathways for applied research and technology transfer.
We welcome research collaboration, consultancy engagements and institutional partnerships aligned with our thrust areas. The centre is open to:
For collaboration enquiries, research positions or consultancy on nanomaterials and related testing, please contact the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Email: hodche@amaljyothi.ac.in
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