
CeNSE OVERVIEW
The Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) was established in 2010 to pursue interdisciplinary research across several disciplines with a focus on nanoscale systems. Current research topics include, but are not limited to nanoelectronics, MEMS/NEMS, microfluidics, nanomaterials and devices, photonics, nano-biotechnology, solar cells, neuro-biology, quantum and neuromorphic computing, sensors, devices, thin-films, and optoelectronics.
EVENTS &
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nano Electronics Road Show & COSEIn – Conference On Semiconductor Ecosystem in India
27 Mar 2025
Open Day 2025
01 Mar 2025
[Thesis Defense] : Development of Microsystem Platforms Towards Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics
21 Feb 2025
[Seminar] : Moiré matters: Tuning light-matter interactions in twisted stacks of layered materials
20 Feb 2025
Remote Characterization and Dissemination of Dispersion Compensated Ultrashort Pulses Through Dynamic Fiber Optic Links
Ultrafast Lasers are complex pieces of equipment. It is desirable to have one source serve multiple locations and experiments for cost reduction.
Remote characterization of nonlinear distortions in ultrashort pulses transmitted through dynamic fiber optic links
Here, we have introduced a method for remotely detecting the optical nonlinearities seen by ultrashort pulses in the fiber link.

Elevating Helicopter Safety: Innovative Absolute Pressure Transducer for Precise Altitude Data Recording
Absolute pressure transducer developed by Prof. M M Nayak and Mr. Krishna Prasad is connected to Pitot-static system of the helicopter for sensing the pressure at static port. Read more…

CeNSpire: Breathing New Life into Healthcare with a Portable Low-Cost Ventilator
CeNSpire ventilator with 7 modes of operation was developed by a team of students, engineers and professors led by Prof. Sushobhan Avasthi.
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Packaging power: need for power semiconductor device packaging in the industry
Power devices usually handle much larger currents and voltages such that they require larger interconnections and more efficient thermal management. Read more…
CeNSE FACILITIES
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National Nanofabrication (NNfC)National Nanofabrication Centre consisting of a comprehensive 14,000 sq. ft. clean-room facility with capability for: |
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Micro and Nano Characterization Facility (MNCF)The one of its kind micro and nano characterization facility (MNCF) aims to be a single shop for all a characterization needs of any nanofabrication process. It is rare to find such a comprehensive array of tools under a single roof, anywhere in the world. Read more… |
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PACKAGINGIC Packaging facility has the complete capability to convert a wafer into a packaged device – from wafer sawing to wire bonding to precision welding. In addition, there are dedicated setups for pneumatic/hydraulic pressure calibration for pressure sensors and acoustic calibration for acoustic sensors. Read more… |
NEW DEVELOPMENTS at our facilities

Revolutionizing Microscopic Sample Preparation with the Quorum K850 Critical Point Dryer
The Quorum tech K850 Critical Point Dryer (CPD) from the UK. This CPD efficiently removes moisture from materials for microscopic applications using carbon dioxide (CO2) purging. Read more…

MFP-3D Origin+: State-of-the-art Atomic
Additional to standard measurements, the MFP-3D Origin+ by Asylum Research (Oxford instruments) offers cutting-edge capabilities such as dual AC resonance tracking (DART) for precise piezo force microscopy with high-frequency tracking. Read more…
Alumni Highlights
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Jayaprakash ReddyJayaprakash Reddy pursued his PhD from 2012 to 2017 at CeNSE under the guidance of Prof. Rudra Pratap. He is currently working as a scientist at the ISRO Inertial Systems Unit, Thiruvananthapuram. |
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Anamika Singh Pratiyush
Anamika Singh Pratiyush pursued her Masters and PhD from 2015-2019 at CeNSE under the guidance of Dr. Digbijoy Nath. She is currently working as a Member of Technical Staff at GlobalFoundries |
Message from the chair
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Welcome to the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering. CeNSE, as we call ourselves, is home to an exciting group of people working on a range of interdisciplinary problems, with little regard to the background we may have come from. An aeronautical engineer works on DNA sequencing and bacterial swarms. Physicists work on nanomotors that can travel through the human body, quantum sensing, liquid helium and lasers that can blast through walls. Metallurgists work on systems at the edge of chaos, engineering atomically thin materials, developing materials for e-vehicles and 5G electronics. Read more… |