Centre for Nano & Material Sciences

Admissions Open: M.Sc. in Chemistry (2026-2028) at JAIN Deemed-to-be University– CNMS Department

Unlock the world of advanced chemical sciences with an M.Sc. in Chemistry at the Centre for Nano and Material Sciences (CNMS), JAIN Deemed-to-be University. This program offers a unique blend of core chemistry and cutting-edge research in nanoscience, materials chemistry, energy storage, and catalysis. With state-of-the-art laboratories, experienced faculty, and interdisciplinary exposure, CNMS is the ideal place to launch your career in research, industry, or academia.

Apply now and be part of an innovative and research-driven environment!
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With US Consul General Mariana L. Neisuler, Dr Shwetha, from World Resource Institute and Eric Atkins - US Public Diplomacy Officer on a One-to-one discussion as part of Critical Minerals Mission 2025-initiative, by Govt of India. Happy to drive an in- depth research in to this, at CNMS, Jain University.

We have successfully concluded the JEOL NMR Workshop held at CNMS, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) on 3rd March 2026.

The day-long program brought together researchers, faculty members, and students for an engaging discussion on the capabilities and applications of modern NMR spectroscopy. The presentations delivered by Yusuke Nishiyama and Srinivasa L Poojary from JEOL Ltd. provided valuable insights into both the fundamental principles and practical aspects of liquid-state and solid-state NMR spectroscopy. The workshop also offered participants an excellent opportunity to interact with experts and discuss experimental challenges, and gain practical perspectives on NMR data analysis.

We thank the speakers, participants, and the JEOL team for making this workshop an informative and highly engaging event.

Our instrumentation facility houses a state-of-the-art JEOL 400 MHz NMR Spectrometer (Model: JNM-ECZL400R), which supports both liquid- and solid-state NMR applications. Established with the support of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (DST-FIST) and JAIN Deemed-to-be University the facility serves as a hub for advanced molecular and material analysis for researchers from academia and industry.

For booking and characterization please follow the link below
https://cnms.jainuniversity.ac.in/nmr-spectrometer.htm

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

A Proud Moment of Innovation and Public Impact!A nano-coating mimicking desert beatle technology for “ Turning Air into Water 💧 - Transforming research into real solutions for society”

Congratulations to Prof. Dr Geetha Balakrishna , Director, Centre for Nano and Materials Sciences (CNMS) and Dr. Sakar Mohan, Associate Professor, on the successful deployment of a Solar-Powered Atmospheric Water Harvesting Facility at Kaiwara, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.

This innovative facility produces drinking water from moist air using solar energy and further mineralizes it to make it suitable for consumption. The project is a successful outcome of a India-DST-funded initiative, demonstrating a true lab-to-market transition for public service.

They sincerely acknowledge the support from Department of Science and Technology, Government of India , our Honourable Chairman Dr. Chenraj Roychand and the Honorable Minister for Higher Education, Karnataka, Dr. M. C. Sudhakar, MLA.

For More information on the project and the developed facility follow the link below 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaFsWcYbmwY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMsMUtZhrN8


JAIN Deemed-to-be University Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

We are delighted to announce that the editorial boards of SYNTHESIS Journal, SYNLETT Journal, Synfacts, along with the Open Access Journals portfolio, have selected Dr. Shubhankar Bose as a Thieme Journals Awardee 2026.
This prestigious recognition is conferred upon early-career researchers who have demonstrated exceptional originality and impact in chemical sciences. The selection reflects Dr. Bose’s significant contributions to modern Organometallic chemistry and his growing international recognition within the scientific community.
The Department/Institute extends its heartiest congratulations to Dr. Shubhankar Bose on this well-deserved honor and wishes him continued success in his future academic and research endeavors.
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For those aspiring to dive deeper into high-impact research, Ph.D. positions are now open at CNMS, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) in Chemistry & Nanotechnology. An inspiring environment to innovate and excel.

Begin your journey towards advanced research and academic excellence with us.
At JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), our Ph.D. programmes empower scholars to explore, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to their fields.

Ph.D. Admissions 2026 are now open.
Applications are live, with the last date to apply on 30th November 2025.
Apply Now: https://bit.ly/3LAaRkI

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Manav Saxena ​from CNMS department as the Head - Researcher Training and Development under the Centre for Research Excellence and Innovation (CREI), JAIN Deemed-to-be University.

This well-deserved recognition reflects his outstanding commitment to research mentorship, and capacity building within the university’s research ecosystem. In his new role, he will play a pivotal part in strengthening researcher development programs, fostering innovation, and enhancing the quality of scholarly training across disciplines.

The Centre extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Saxena as he embarks on this important leadership journey towards advancing research excellence and innovation at JAIN University.

✨Proud Leap Forward for JAIN Deemed-to-be University ✨
We are delighted to share that JAIN Deemed-to-be University has achieved a remarkable milestone in this year’s rankings - now positioned 47th among India’s leading research institutions, and an impressive 38th nationally in the field of Chemistry. We are also proud to stand at the 3rd position among the top research institutions in the state of Karnataka.

This upward trajectory reflects our consistent advancement in research quality, growing impact, and innovation-driven progress. At the forefront of this progress is the Centre for Nano and Material Sciences (CNMS), whose sustained focus on impactful and high-quality research continues to strengthen JAIN’s national and global reputation.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to our dedicated faculty members, talented research scholars, supportive funding agencies, administrative staff, and the University’s leadership along with facility and technical teams, whose collective efforts have made this accomplishment possible.
As we celebrate this success, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and contributing meaningfully to India’s research ecosystem.

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has launched a first-of-its-kind training programme on Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing. This initiative aims to build a pool of skilled professionals who will play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s domestic solar manufacturing capabilities and accelerating the nation’s clean energy transition.
We are delighted to share that Dr.Altaf Pasha from CNMS has been selected from Karnataka to participate in this prestigious programme to begin his training. The event was inaugurated at MNRE Headquarters by Shri Prahlad Joshi, Hon. Minister of MNRE, Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of MNRE, and Prof. Mohammad Rihan, Director General of National Institute of Solar Energy.
During the programme, Shri Prahlad Joshi ji interacted with young researchers, commending their significant contributions to solar cell research and manufacturing technologies. He also appreciated Dr. Altaf’s dedication and efforts in advancing the solar photovoltaics sector.
CNMS wishes him all the best for being a part of such initiatives that contribute to India’s unwavering commitment to advancing solar photovoltaics manufacturing.
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Publication Alert! Dr. Maity and his student Vinay Ambekar from CNMS, JAIN Deemed-to-be University published a research article "Programmable Motion of an Enzyme-Powered Macroscale Gel Boat: A Functional Sensing Platform." in Materials Horizons Journal.

This work gives insight on how to control the erratic motion of an enzyme-powered hydrogel macroscopic gel boat at air/water interface. Nevertheless, the structural remodeling of the boat as well as the working system configuration can permit directed, controlled, turn, bi-directional, rotation and run-and-tumble-like motion. We believe that the advancement of intelligent soft material machines are foreseen to pave the way for various applications in present-day technology, ranging from biotechnology to material sciences. intelligent soft material machines are foreseen to pave the way for various applications in present-day technology, ranging from biotechnology to material sciences.

Find out more about this research here https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/mh/d5mh00898k Royal Society of Chemistry Anusandhan National Research Foundation - ANRF

Programmable Motion of an Enzyme-Powered Macroscale Gel Boat: A Functional Sensing Platform An augmented strategy for constructing intelligent soft robots includes the transfer of biogenic features from nature to man-made artificial systems serving a range of animate-like functions. Inspired by living technology, we have customized the macroscale hydrogel boats by encoding them with an enz...