Nanoscience and Nanotechnology programme at PMU
Periyar Maniammai University (PMU) is already transforming in it’s own way in a quick-mode into an effective change agent of social, economic, technology and educational developments in this region and beyond. In order to compete globally and complete its mission, PMU offers a multidisciplinary M.Tech programme (2 years) on Nanotechnology.
Co-ordinator
Dr. A.Kathalingam, Assistant Professor
Research areas
- . Semiconductor Nanostructures
- . Nanostructured materials for dye sensitized solar cell applications
- . Carbon Nanotube synthesis and Characterisation
- . Molecular Simulation
- . Optical Communication and Bio-MEMS
- . Patterning of biomolecules-Biochip
- . Bio-Process and Membrane Separation Technology
- . Metal-polymer nanocomposites
- . Biomedical Engineering
- . DNA Patterning
Research Facilities
- . Atomic Force Microscope (contact, and noncontact mode), and Scanning Tunneling Microscope
- . UV-VIS Spectrometer
- . Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
- . Differential Scanning Calorimeter
- . High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
- . Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrophotometer
- . Freeze Drier, Ultrasonicator
- . Rotary Evaporator
- . High Speed Cooling Centrifuge
Research Projects
- 1. Sub-100 nm patterning of biomolecules on silicon for the next generation chip funded by DBT, Govt. of India (Rs. 70 lakhs) Principal Investigator: - Dr S. Kumaran
- 2. Estimation of optical properties in Biological tissues using Monte Carlo Simulation funded by AICTE, new Delhi (Rs. 7 Lakhs) Principal Investigator: - Mr G. Jegajothi
- 3. Bio membrane separation funded by DST, Govt. of India (Rs. 18 Lakhs) Principal Investigator: - Ms S. Bhuvaneswari
Collaborators
- 1. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA
- 2. University of Texas, Dallas, USA
- 3. CG2 Nanocoatings, Ottawa, Canada
- 4. Premiere Illuminations, Mysore, India
- 5. Vico Industries, New Delhi, India
- 6. GB Industries. Thiruchirapally, India