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Members of CeMAT

ABOUT US

Center of Excellence in Materials for Advanced Technologies (CeMAT) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), we are at the forefront of scientific advancement, dedicated to addressing the global energy crisis through innovative research. Established in 2018 as Functional Materials and Energy Devices (FMED) Laboratory and recognized as a Center of Excellence in 2024. CeMAT specializes in thermoelectric materials while expanding into vital energy and environmental applications such as solar cells, hydrogen production, photodetectors and gas sensing technologies. Our devoted group of researchers emphasizes fundamental science, grounded in condensed matter physics, solid state chemistry, and materials science, exploring diverse functional properties including topological insulators and 2D van der Waals gap materials. Equipped with cutting-edge facilities and advanced laboratories, we foster an inspiring environment that promotes creativity and originality. Our commitment to transforming state-of-the-art research into practical applications drives us to collaborate with national and international educational and industrial firms, ensuring our work has a broad and lasting impact on society. Through accurate investigation and industrious scientific study, we aim to encourage innovation and deliver solutions that advance sustainable technologies.

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Dr. J. Archana

Head

"Welcome to Center of Excellence in Materials for Advanced Technologies (CeMAT).

At CeMAT, we recognize that innovation in materials science and technology is fundamental to advancing industries and enhancing quality of life. Our dedicated team of researchers, engineers, and collaborators is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible, driving groundbreaking research that addresses contemporary challenges. Our focus encompasses a diverse array of areas, including thermoelectrics, gas sensors, Solar Cells, and hydrogen production. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to develop transformative solutions that are both scientifically robust and practical for real-world applications. We take pride in maintaining state-of-the-art facilities that empower our researchers to explore new frontiers. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions, we ensure that our work remains relevant and impactful, bridging the gap between theory and practice. I invite you to explore our research initiatives, projects, and collaborations on this website. Together, we can forge new pathways in materials science and technology, shaping a better future for generations to come."

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD

Vision

To be a leading
research center in
pioneering innovative materials for advanced technologies that drive sustainable development through cutting-edge research, education,
and collaboration

Conducting innovative research
in materials science and advanced technologies to develop novel materials with improved properties and functionalities.

Missions

Fostering partnerships
with academic institutions, industry, and government organizations to facilitate knowledge transfer and accelerate the commercialization of advanced materials.

 Promoting the
responsible use of
materials and technologies

to tackle global challenges, including climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental
sustainability.

OUR RESEARCH

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Boosting the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells by employing Li-substituted NiO nanosheets as highly efficient electrocatalysts for reduction of triiodide

Ceramics International, Proof corrected , 2024.

Spin state driven weighted mobility and thermal conductivity properties of electron (Hf) doped strongly correlated Mott insulator LaCoO3 for thermoelectric applications

Applied Physics Letters, 125/034101, 2024.

TiO2 nanoparticle seeds transformed into nanotubes for effective dye-sensitized solar cell application

Materials Letters, 372/136981, 2024.

Approaching the low thermal conductivity in layered oxychalcogenide Bi2-xPrxO2Se (0? x?0.15) via mass and strain field fluctuation for thermoelectric application

Surface and Interfaces , 52/104706, 2024.

Boosting the response characteristics towards rapid detection of NO2 gas molecules utilizing 2D-WS2/rGO hybrid nanocomposites at ambient environment

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering , 12/113367, 2024.

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