Year of Establishment
2009.
About the Department
The department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology was established in the year 2009 with a vision to promote education and research in the emerging areas of functional nanomaterials for energy, healthcare, environmental and biological applications. The department offers both M. Sc and Ph. D programmes in Material Science and Nanotechnology with well-designed curriculum and standards. With rich research expertise in India and abroad, the faculty members significantly contributing to the research growth of the University by publishing more than 200 articles in high impact journals. The department received research grants from funding agencies such as MNRE, DST, CSIR, UGC, DRDO-NRB etc. The department is always strives in establishing inter-departmental as well cross-institutional collaboration both at national and international level. Faculty members received several prestigious awards like UGC-Raman postdoctoral fellow, DST Young Scientist, Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry, Andhra Pradesh government’s Scientist and Best Teacher award, Fellow of Indian Chemical Society and Academy of Sciences Chennai, etc. To promote research in cross-disciplinary areas, adjunct faculty members from institute of national importance were appointed in the year 2021. To promote sharing of knowledge and facilities, department has entered into MOUs with various higher educational institutions. In addition, department is equipped with infrastructure facilities like ICT-enabled classrooms, laboratories with modern amenities. The department hosts DST-Inspire fellows, CSIR-SRF, and project fellows for doctoral research. Students are encouraged to take internships with neighbouring Universities, institutions. As a part of curriculum students undertake project working during the 4th semester. The department’sproud alumni were working in national and international institutions in various capacities in teaching and research domains.
Eligibility
The admission into M. Sc (Materials Science and Nanotechnology) is based on a state level common entrance examination (APPGCET) conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The candidate should possess U. G with Physics and Mathematics. The question paper consists of 100 multiple choice questions covering prescribed syllabus in Physics at undergraduate level. For the admission into Ph. D programme also is based on a state level common entrance exam (APRCET) conducted by APSCHE. The applicant for Ph. D programme must studied M. Sc (Materials Science and Nanotechnology/Materials Science/Nanotechnology/Chemistry/Physics).
Seminars / Conference / Symposia / Workshops / Guest Lecturers Conducted: 5
Department is regularly organizing series of lectures to the students and research scholars by inviting Eminent Professors/Scientists from reputed Institutions /Laboratories.
Community and Extension Activities
Students of Yogi Vemana University have participated in various community and extension Activities through N.S.S, Ramakrishna Matt, National Events Cell, Foundation day celebrations, etc.
Future Plans and Activities
1. Design and development of a suitable course in analogy with the Materials/nanoindustry which can be offered as optional subject/open certificate course for any student to opt which enables them with the skills required of the industry and hence can securely place them for jobs.
- Certificate course on Introduction to Nanoscience.
- Certificate course on Nanomaterials for Health applications.
- Diploma Course on Synthesis of Nanomaterials.
- Diploma course on Entrepreneurship in Nanotechnology.
2. Invite different young entrepreneurs and to motivate the students by their pathbreaking journey.
3. Enhancing the consultancy projects by the department faculty from local industries to MNCs.
4 Increasing the interaction with Industries therby directly carrying out the solving of minor problems in industry as PG dissertations.