The Amrita School of Engineering, Chennai, proudly inaugurated the Centre of Excellence in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (CENTAM), a cutting-edge research facility established within the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. This state-of-the-art center is dedicated to pioneering advancements in nanotechnology, materials science, and sensor technology, fostering interdisciplinary research and innovation.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Swami Vinayamritananda Puri, who led the traditional lamp-lighting and pooja. The event was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Shri Manikantan I.B (Campus Director), Dr. Jayakumar V (Principal), Cmde Ravi Shankar (Retd) (Joint Director), Dr. Venkatasubramaniyam (Chairperson, ECE Department), Shri G. Muthukumar (Head, Purchase Chennai Campus), and Dr. Parthasarathy Srinivasan (Centre Head, CENTAM). Faculty members, research scholars, and students also participated, marking a significant milestone in Amrita’s commitment to cutting-edge scientific advancements.
Under the leadership of Dr. Parthasarathy Srinivasan, CENTAM is dedicated to the development of nanostructured sensors for applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and food safety. The center also focuses on semiconductor energy systems and energy storage devices, with research spanning photodetectors, solar cells, and functionalized nanomaterials.
CENTAM is actively involved in several funded projects that focus on real-world applications of nanotechnology. Some of the key initiatives include:
Nanostructured Food Quality Sensors as Electronic Sniffers – Developing advanced sensors to detect food contaminants and spoilage markers in real-time.
Exhaled Breath Sensors for Early Disease Diagnosis – Creating non-invasive sensors to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for the early diagnosis of diseases like diabetes, lung cancer, and respiratory disorders.
