This proposal is to build and equip a state-of-the-art cutting-edge nanofabrication and characterization centre at IIT Bombay aims to catapult IIT Bombay into the top 100 universities by helping nearly 150 faculty and 500 student researchers realize the full potential of already existing expertise and platforms in various frontier areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology. With a focus on advanced nanofabrication and characterization using emerging organic/inorganic/biomaterials this facility will require a ground footprint of 300,000 sq. Ft. The proposal will be executed in two phases over a period of five years and is expected to result in high impact research Intellectual Property (IP), international peer recognition and collaboration, and translational benefits through strong industry partnerships enabling Start-up India and Make in India initiatives.
Research Impact
The Nanosciences and Nanotechnology Vertical incorporates both augmentation of equipment which will benefit more than 2000 students and faculty in the Institute. The overall project envisages a new building which will house both fabrication and characterization equipment, with requisite clean rooms.
The emphasis will be on cutting edge equipment and facilities in the entire spectrum of nano activities, which include electronic devices, soft material nanotechnology, bio-nanotechnology, etc. It needs to be noted that the plans also include the development of a BSL3 facility which will be invaluable in the coming years due to the increased interest and importance of research into nanotechnology solutions for infectious diseases (given the experience of the current pandemic).
The successful execution of the project will create an impact on international exposure of IIT Bombay, and we expect more visiting faculty and exchange students from reputed universities around the world.
Details of Convenor/Co-Convenor:
- Convenor: Prof. Soumyo Mukherji, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Co-Convenor: Prof. Saurabh Lodha, Department of Electrical Engineering