Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences

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Last edited October 6, 2023


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The Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) is an Indian research institute that works with the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.[1][2]

History

The Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) was established in 1991 by Sivaramakrishna Chandrasekhar. In 2021, Dr BLV Prasad appointed as director.[3]

Research activities

Materials research

CeNS was involved in materials research, encompassing various length scales. exploration of a wide range of materials, metal and semiconductor nanostructures, liquid crystals, gels, membranes, and hybrid materials. CeNS made contributions to addressing the challenges posed by COVID-19 in India.[4]

Electrochromic smart window

In 2022, CeNS engineered a polymeric electrochromic smart window,[5] as an alternative to costly conventional smart windows in contemporary architectural structures.[6]

References

  1. Bengaluru-based researchers design photonic memory which can lead to developing highly-efficient computing systems. The Hindu(2023-05-15). Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  2. Research facilities of CeNS at new campus. The Hindu(2019-08-13). Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  3. UoH Alumnus appointed Director of the DST-CeNS, Today, Telangana. Telangana Today(2021-06-03). Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  4. CeNS surges ahead with COVID solutions & novel nano- and soft- functional materials. | Department Of Science & Technology. dst.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  5. Electrochromic Smart Window Provides High Performance at Low Cost. www.photonics.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  6. Cost-effective electrochromic smart window, Quantum, Team. BusinessLine(2023-02-05). Retrieved 2023-09-15.