Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
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]
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| Established | 1991; 31 years ago |
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Field of research | Nanotechnology, Soft matter |
| Director | Dr BLV Prasad |
| Address | Cens New Campus, Shivanapura, Karnataka, India |
| Location | Bengaluru, India (headquarters) |
| Nickname | https://www.cens.res.in |
Operating agency | Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India |
| Website | www.cens.res.in |
HistoryEdit
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 activitiesEdit
Materials researchEdit
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 windowEdit
In 2022, CeNS engineered a polymeric electrochromic smart window,[5] as an alternative to costly conventional smart windows in contemporary architectural structures.[6]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2023-05-15). "Bengaluru-based researchers design photonic memory which can lead to developing highly-efficient computing systems". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (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.