CENTRE FOR NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
Our Mission
The mission of this Centre is to promote forefront basic and applied research in the fields of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
About the centre:
Keeping in view of the importance of nanotechnology, KLS Gogte Institute of Technology has established this Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in the year 2017. The centre is a part of Centres of Academic Excellence of the Institute. The centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is independently coordinated by Dr.Raviraj M. Kulkarni.
Nanoscience is the study of the properties of structures of the size smaller than several hundreds of nanometer (nm). Nanotechnology consists in techniques for designing and manufacturing these structures as well as applications arising from these. The development of nanoscience and nanotechnology is in line with the trend towards miniaturisation. As nanoscience and nanotechnology develop, they make the barriers between traditional scientific and technological disciplines more permeable. Today, there is increasing interaction between Engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, medical sciences, information and communication sciences. Scientists describe this as a process of “convergence” of disciplines.
Nanotechnology is a fast emerging field having vast potential for applications in the 21st century in all possible areas varying from engineering to medical and various other frontiers of science and technology. It is believed that nanotechnology may not only challenge various existing postulates of natural sciences, but also create new concepts for several unknown phenomena which might manifest in due course of time. Every aspect of life will be benefited by this advanced technological revolution, which is already under way with its amazing applications in Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering etc.
OBJECTIVES
- To create a dynamic teaching and research atmosphere in the Institute that will promote interaction and synergies among the different groups of researchers working in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
- To attract researchers from diverse fields of research such as Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Electronics Engineering. This vibrant environment will attract world-renowned Nanoscience and Nanotechnology researchers.
- To provide a platform for engineering students to take up interdisciplinary projects.
- To establish facilities that will give researchers access to advanced scientific equipment for characterization and preparation of nanomaterials for Nanotechnology applications.
- To provide a dynamic focal point for the development of future high-tech industries in this part of India.
- To conduct seminars/workshops/conferences/extension lectures to promote Nanoscience & Nanotechnology in this part of India.
- To undertake summer school programs and internship for graduate and post- graduate students to create awareness about recent developments in nanotechnology.
- To establish joint collaborative programs with the up-coming industries in the field of Nanotechnology
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology offered Certification course in Nanotechnology.
5th semester BE students from the Nano-Club: Mr. Hrishikesh Kolli, Mr. J. Mohan, Mr. Sourabh Joshi, Ms. Sanchi Bhasme, Ms. Madhumita V. Goudar and Ms. Mrunalini Kulkarni from the Electronics and Communication department carried out research under my guidance and presented papers in the international conference.
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) selected 17 projects from KLS GIT including our nanotech project for sponsorship as a part of the 46th series, student project programme (SPP) 2022–2023.
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Miss. Anmol Barigidad nano club student of Civil Engineering Department got selected to carry out research at Shibaura Institute of Technology, JAPAN under students exchange program. She is currently in Japan and her project entitled “Zirconium doped ZnO nanomaterials for the removal dyes from textile industries” is jointly supervised by Dr. Masayuki Shimojo, Materials Science and Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan and Dr.Raviraj M. Kulkarni, Professor of Chemistry and Coordinator Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, KLS GIT.
KSCST FUNDING
- Mr. Abhishek Savakar, Mr. Amogh Mattikalli, Mr. Amogh Huilgol and Ankish Shah received KSCST funding for their project entitled “Production and feasibility study of oilge as a biofuel (2019-20).
- Rupa Teggi and Varun Joshi received KSCST funding for their project entitled “Graphene oxide nanoparticles based electrochemical sensor” (2016-17)
- Manoj Desai, Sujeet Naik, Abhijit Mahajan and Manoj Shanbhag received KSCST funding for their project entitled “Synthesis of ZnO based nanofluids from waste drycell for machining applications” (2016-17)
- Tanveer Shaikh, Vijay Rayannavar, Sushmita Loni, Vinayak Bargi, received KSCST funding for their project entitled “Removal of industrial dye from water using GO Sn-TiO2 Nanocomposite” (2018-19)
- Lavanya Bidari, Manali Kadagoudar, Bouramma Mathapati, Turadagi Chaitanya received KSCST funding for their project entitled “Sensor for Soil Macronutrients (NPK) detection and estimation” (2017-18)
VGST FUNDING
- Dr. Raviraj M. Kulkarni received VGST funding of Rs. 6,00,000/- for the project entitled “Application of Nanotechnology in Water treatment” (2015-16) and successfully completed the project.
- Abhinav H., Lohit J. received VGST funding of Rs. 40,000/- for the project entitled “ Paper Battery” (2014-15)
