Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
| INST Mohali | |
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| Type | Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Established | January 2013 |
| Affiliation | Department of Science and Technology, GoI |
| Chairman | Professor CNR Rao (Board of Governors) |
| Director | Professor Ashok K Ganguli |
Academic staff | http://www.inst.ac.in/scientists.php |
Administrative staff | http://www.inst.ac.in/administration.php |
| Postgraduates | http://www.inst.ac.in/phd_students.php |
| http://www.inst.ac.in/postoc.php | |
| Location | Transit Campus: Habitat Centre in Sector – 64, Phase - 10, Mohali, Punjab, India |
| Nickname | INST |
| Affiliations | Department of Science and Technology, GoI |
| Website | http://www.inst.ac.in/ |
The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) (Hindi: नानो-विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान) Mohali (Punjab) is an autonomous institution of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India under the Society Registration Act, 1960.[1] Under the umbrella of National Mission on Nano Science and Technology (NANO MISSION),[2] which aims to promote growth and outreach of nanoscience and technology to benefit the country, INST[3] has been set up to undertake research and generate products/devices and technology in the area of Nanoscience and Technology.[4] INST has started its operations from January 2013, under the directorship of Professor Ashok K Ganguli.[5] The institute aims to carry out research in the diverse and rapidly growing areas of nanoscience and technology with specific emphasis on the following areas: agricultural nanotechnology, sensors, medical nanotechnology, microfluidics based technologies, nanotechnology based solutions for energy and environment, nanobiotechnology.[5]
Organization and administration
The Institute of Nano Science and Technology is managed by a Board of Governors, composed of academicians, researchers and administrators and headed (chairman) by Professor CNR Rao of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Jakkur, Bangalore.[5] Professor Ashok K Ganguli is the first director of INST and taken his charge from 3 January 2013.[5]
Campus
Presently, INST has the transit campus at the Habitat Centre in Sector – 64, Phase - 10, Mohali, Punjab. Under the Directorship of Prof. Ashok K Ganguli (appointed 3 January 2013) the institute has started its operations (administration and research) in the above campus from January 2013.[5]
Land for setting up the state of the art laboratories at permanent campus of INST has been allotted by Punjab Government. In the next 3 to 4 years the new building will be ready. The site is adjacent to Indian Institute of Science and Education (IISER) in Sector 81, Mohali.
Research
Institute of Nano Science and Technology aims to cover basic research addressing the diverse aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology.[6] The major thrust areas which INST intends to explore will be the following: Agricultural nanotechnology, sensors, medical nanotechnology, microfluidics based technologies, nanotechnology based solutions for energy and environment, nanobiotechnology.
See also
References
- ↑ Ministry of Science and Technology. "Societies Registration Act 1860". Department of Science and Technology. FICCI-BISNET. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ Palkhiwala, Kalpana. "Nano Mission - Towards Global Knowledge Hub". Nano Mission - Towards Global Knowledge Hub. Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ Press Information Bureau, Government of India. "Establishment of Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) at Mohali". Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ Nano Mission, Government of India. "Nano Mission". Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Institue of Nano Science and Technology. "Institute of Nano Science and Technology". Ink Web Solutions. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ Director's Message. "INST Director's Message". Ink Web Solutions. Retrieved 26 June 2013.