Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences

Research institute in India

Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences

Established| 1991; 31 years ago

Field of research

| Nanotechnology, Soft matter
Director| Dr BLV Prasad
Address| Arkavathi, Survey No.7, Shivanapura, Dasanapura Hobli, Bengaluru - 562162 Karnataka, India
Location| Bengaluru, India (headquarters)
Nickname| CeNS

Operating agency

| Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Website| www.cens.res.in

The Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) is an Indian research institute that works with the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.[1][2]

## History

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The Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) was established in 1991 by Sivaramakrishna Chandrasekhar. In 2021, Dr BLV Prasad appointed as director.[3]

## Research activities

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### Materials research

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CeNS was involved in materials research, encompassing various length scales. exploration of a wide range of materials, metal and semiconductor nanostructures, liquid crystals, gels, membranes, and hybrid materials. CeNS made contributions to addressing the challenges posed by COVID-19 in India.[4]

### Electrochromic smart window

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In 2022, CeNS engineered a polymeric electrochromic smart window,[5] as an alternative to costly conventional smart windows in contemporary architectural structures.[6]

## References

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1. ^ "Bengaluru-based researchers design photonic memory which can lead to developing highly-efficient computing systems". The Hindu. 2023-05-15. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
2. ^ Staff Reporter (2019-08-13). "Research facilities of CeNS at new campus". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
3. ^ Today, Telangana (2021-06-03). "UoH Alumnus appointed Director of the DST-CeNS". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
4. ^ "CeNS surges ahead with COVID solutions & novel nano- and soft- functional materials. | Department Of Science & Technology". dst.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
5. ^ "Electrochromic Smart Window Provides High Performance at Low Cost". www.photonics.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
6. ^ Quantum, Team (2023-02-05). "Cost-effective electrochromic smart window". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2023-09-15.