Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
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| Nickname | CeNS |
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| Established | 1991; 31 years ago |
Field of research | Nanotechnology, Soft matter |
| Director | Dr BLV Prasad |
| Location | Arkavathi, Survey No.7, Shivanapura, Dasanapura Hobli, Bengaluru - 562162 Karnataka, India, Bengaluru, India (headquarters) |
Operating agency | Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India |
| Website | www.cens.res.in |
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
[edit]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
[edit]Materials research
[edit]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
[edit]In 2022, CeNS engineered a polymeric electrochromic smart window,[5] as an alternative to costly conventional smart windows in contemporary architectural structures.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Bengaluru-based researchers design photonic memory which can lead to developing highly-efficient computing systems". The Hindu. 2023-05-15. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (2019-08-13). "Research facilities of CeNS at new campus". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Today, Telangana (2021-06-03). "UoH Alumnus appointed Director of the DST-CeNS". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "CeNS surges ahead with COVID solutions & novel nano- and soft- functional materials. | Department Of Science & Technology". dst.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Electrochromic Smart Window Provides High Performance at Low Cost". www.photonics.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Quantum, Team (2023-02-05). "Cost-effective electrochromic smart window". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2023-09-15.