PSG Institute of Advanced Studies — Research

PSG IAS Research — Innovation, Facilities & Impact

Advancing interdisciplinary science across Energy, Semiconductor Technology, Healthcare, Sensors & Environment, and allied domains. Learn about our research groups, labs, publications, funded projects and partnerships that drive innovation and societal impact.

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Research Faculty

Research Centres

250+

Publications

80+

Funded Projects

Research Focus Areas

Energy

Battery technology, solar materials, fuel cells & energy storage systems
Semiconductor Technology

Device fabrication, thin films, electronic & photonic materials
Healthcare

Biomedical materials, diagnostics, nanomedicine & therapeutic solutions
Sensors & Environment

Chemical & biosensors, air/water monitoring, environmental sensing materials

Research Infrastructure

Material Development / Fabrication Facility

PSG IAS houses advanced facilities enabling fabrication, processing and development of novel materials, thin films, nanostructures and biomedical constructs for interdisciplinary research.

Glovebox Integrated Thermal Evaporator

Electrospinning Unit

Langmuir - Blodgett Unit

DC/RF Magnetron Sputtering Facility

3D Bioprinter

Electrospinning Machine – PSG Make

Freeze Dryer

Micro-wave Digestion System

Ultra-centrifuger

Tubular Furnace

MBraun Labstar Glove Box

Muffle Furnace

Research Infrastructure

Characterization / Analysis Facility

High-end characterization and analytical instruments supporting structural, chemical, optical, electrical and mechanical analysis across multidisciplinary research.

HR-TEM

SEM

XRD

Confocal Raman - AFM Facility

Gas Sensor Test Station

Multimode Scanning Probe Microscope

FTIR Facility / Shimadzu IRAffinity-1S

Contact Angle Facility

Peel-off Tester

Oscillation Abrasion Tester

Falling Sand Abrasion Tester

Multifinger Scratch Tester

Environmental Chamber

Hall measurement HMS-3000 HT55T5

Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET)

Seebeck Coefficient / Electric Resistance Measurement

TG-DSC

Solar Simulator & Source/Measure Unit

Electrochemical Workstation

Battery Analyzer

Dynamic Light Scattering

Photoluminescence (PL) Spectroscopy

UV-Visible Spectrophotometer

ICP-OES

RHEOMETER

UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE

Spectrofluorometer (UV-NIR)

IV Characterization Facility

Ion Chromatography

Optical Microscope

Research Impact

Funded Projects & Collaborations

A snapshot of externally funded research initiatives and industry collaborations at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, organised by year.

Funded Projects – 2025

Sponsored Research

Funded Research Projects

Ongoing and completed externally funded research projects undertaken by PSG IAS faculty, supported by national funding agencies.

Development of Plasmonic-Organic Hybrid Nanowires with Enhanced Nonlinear Optical Activity for Applications in Flexible Laser Protection Films

PI: Dr. Abhijith T | Co-PI: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: UGC-DAE
Development of CsPbI₃ Quantum Dots with Short-chain Aromatic Ligands for Perovskite Quantum Dot Solar Cells

PI: Dr. G. Sathiyan | Co-PI: Dr. Abhijith T | Funding Agency: UGC-DAE
Design and Development of Functional Materials for Hydrogen Storage and Carbon Capture via First-Principles Density Functional Theory and Integrated Machine Learning Approaches

PI: Dr. Sebin Devasia | Co-PI: Dr. Anuradha M. Ashok | Funding Agency: UGC-DAE CSR
Development of Z-scheme Based Photoelectrodes through Energetic Ag Ion Beam Implantation for Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production

PI: Dr. Abinash Das | Funding Agency: UGC-DAE | Amount: ₹1.8 Lakhs
Exploration of Designing Parameters for Development of Robust and Durable Micro / Nanostructured Superomniphobic Fabrics

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Co-PI: Dr. S. Chandirasekar | Funding Agency: DRDO-CARS | Amount: ₹23.28 Lakhs

Funded Projects – 2022-24

Sponsored Research

Additional Funded Research Projects

Externally funded research projects supported by national agencies and industry partners, contributing to advanced research and technology development at PSG IAS.

INSPIRE Fellowship

PI: Ms. Navami Sunil | Supervisor: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: DST – Ministry of Science & Technology | Amount: ₹4.58 Lakhs
ZnA₂O₄ Spinel Composites for Intermediate Temperature Thermoelectric Applications

PI: Dr. Anuradha Ashok | Funding Agency: UGC-DAE | Amount: ₹7.3 Lakhs
Carbon Fiber–Alumina Fiber Reinforced Boron Nitride Composites for High Temperature Applications

PI: Dr. Anuradha Ashok | Funding Agency: ASL, Hyderabad | Amount: ₹24.49 Lakhs
Evaluation of Vancomycin-Resistant Bacteria Neutralization Kinetics and Possible Transduction of Resistant Determinants by Bacteriophage-Encapsulated Core-Shell Nanofiber Membranes in Hospital Effluent Treatment

PI: Dr. R. Selvakumar | Funding Agency: SERB | Amount: ₹57.83 Lakhs
Development of Cost-Effective 2.5 kW PEM Fuel Cell Stack Based on Less-Pt Bimetallic Electrocatalysts and Mesoporous Carbon Support Materials

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: CHT / MoPNG | Amount: ₹3.86 Crores
Research Project (UGC-DAE CSR)

PI: Dr. T. Vijayaraghavan | Funding Agency: UGC-DAE CSR | Amount: ₹45,000
Smart Multi-Arm Star Thiomeric Micelles-Templated Fluorescent Ag/Au Nanoclusters for Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery Applications

PI: Dr. S. Chandirasekar | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹24.5 Lakhs
Fabrication of Self-Cleaning Coatings for Preliminary Industrial Evaluations

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: ONGC | Amount: ₹4.24 Lakhs
Rapid Detection of Botulinum Toxin Using Chicken Egg Yolk (IgY) Antibodies and Phage Display Derived Monoclonal Antibodies (as Co-PI)

PI: Dr. R. Selvakumar | Funding Agency: DRDO-LSRB | Amount: ₹65.05 Lakhs
Development of Less-Pt Ternary Alloy Nanoparticles Functionalized Porous Carbon Nanofibers-Based Flexible Hydrogen Sensor Devices for Safety and Process Control in Hydrogen Technologies

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: SERB-CRG | Amount: ₹42.35 Lakhs

Funded Projects – 2020

Sponsored Research

Funded Research Projects – Environment & Advanced Materials

Funded research initiatives focusing on environmental remediation, sustainable technologies, advanced sensing platforms, and bioactive materials at PSG IAS.

Pilot-Scale Demonstration of Nanobubble Technology for Chromium Removal from Electroplating Industry Effluent

PI: Dr. R. Selvakumar | Funding Agency: DST | Amount: ₹65.87 Lakhs
Recovery of Yttrium from Spent Process Water after Uranium Extraction Using Surface-Modified Magnetic Core-Shell Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles

PI: Dr. R. Selvakumar | Funding Agency: DST & TMD-EWO/WTI | Amount: ₹70.67 Lakhs
Development of Portable, Microfluidic NH₄⁺ Ion-Selective Electrochemical Sensor Platform Based on Functional Nano-TiN Films for Re-Circulating Aquaculture Systems for Sustainable Environment

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: DST – WTI | Amount: ₹65.92 Lakhs
Bioactive Glass Composites with In-situ Electrical Stimuli for Accelerated Bone Growth and Healing

PI: Dr. Amitava Bhattacharyya | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹33.61 Lakhs

Funded Projects – 2019

Sponsored Research

Funded Research Projects – Advanced Sensing, Biomedical & Energy Systems

Externally funded research projects addressing challenges in biomedical diagnostics, advanced materials, energy systems, and sustainable technologies at PSG IAS.

Development of Gold Nanoparticle-Based Electrochemical Immunosensor for Snake Venom Detection Using Chicken Egg Yolk Anti-Snake Venom Antibodies (IgY)

PI: Dr. R. Selvakumar | Funding Agency: ICMR | Amount: ₹10 Lakhs
Microfluidic Device-Based Instrument for Screening Breast Cancer Using miRNA Detection

PI: Dr. Bindu Salim | Funding Agency: DST-TDP | Amount: ₹46.52 Lakhs
Upscaling the Technology and Preliminary Field Trials for Self-Cleaning Coatings Based on Superhydrophobicity for Solar Panel Applications

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: ONGC | Amount: ₹54.99 Lakhs
Development of Self-Cleaning Coatings Based on Superhydrophobicity for Non-PV Applications

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: ONGC | Amount: ₹73.75 Lakhs
Novel Strategies in Green Synthesis of Smart, Biomimetic Scaffolds Bio-Functionalized with Growth Factors for Meniscus Regeneration

PI: Dr. K. Gopal Shankar | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹25.8 Lakhs
Development of Mesoporous TiN@Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanostructured Support Materials with Less-Pt Electrocatalysts for Durable and Low-Cost PEM Fuel Cells

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: DST-HFC | Amount: ₹53.9 Lakhs
Controlled Ion Switch to Design Novel Biomimetic Bone-Like Scaffolds with Osteogenic Niches

PI: Dr. K. Gopal Shankar | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹15 Lakhs
Development of Amorphous Tin Oxide–Based Active Channel Layers and Fabrication of a High-Mobility Transistor with Stable Operation

PI: Dr. S. Parthiban | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹74 Lakhs
Highly Transparent and Conducting Flexible Films for Aircraft Canopy Applications

PI: Dr. S. Parthiban | Funding Agency: AR & DB | Amount: ₹18.15 Lakhs

Funded Projects – 2018

Sponsored Research

Funded Research Projects – Advanced Materials, Sensing & Health Technologies

Externally funded research initiatives focusing on water purification, advanced coatings, functional thin films, high-temperature sensing, and wearable healthcare technologies at PSG IAS.

Design and Development of a Lab-Scale Prototype Water Purification System Using Modified Hydroxyapatite-Based Nanocomposites for Removal of Strontium in Groundwater

PI: Dr. R. Selvakumar | Funding Agency: DST | Amount: ₹8.04 Lakhs
Development of Cutting Tool Inserts Superimposed with WS₂-Based Nano-Composite Solid Lubricant Coatings for Dry Machining of Ti₆Al₄V Alloys

PI: Dr. B. Geetha Priyadarshini | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹46.45 Lakhs
Synthesis and Study of the Behaviour of Monolayer and Multilayer AMO₃ Perovskite Thin Films for Applications as Transparent Conducting Oxides

PI: Dr. Anuradha M. Ashok | Funding Agency: AR & DB | Amount: ₹26.84 Lakhs
Sensing of CO, NO₂ and NO Using Plasmonic Materials for High-Temperature Applications

PI: Dr. D. Gnanaprakash | Funding Agency: AR & DB | Amount: ₹27.76 Lakhs
Development of Smart Socks for Wireless Monitoring of Human Gait

PI: Dr. Amitava Bhattacharyya | Funding Agency: DST | Amount: ₹18.9 Lakhs

Funded Projects – 2017

Sponsored Research

Funded Research Projects – Energy, Nanostructures & Defence Applications

Externally funded research projects focused on advanced energy systems, nanostructured materials, photovoltaic technologies, and defence-related applications at PSG IAS.

Nano-Structured CZTSSe Thin Film Solar Cells Using Nano-Imprint Lithography

PI: Ms. O. K. Simya | Funding Agency: DST-WOS (A) | Amount: ₹26.5 Lakhs
Multifunctional Complex Oxide Nanostructures of Titanium and Iron for Diverse Applications

PI: Dr. R. Sivasubramanian | Funding Agency: UGC-DAE | Amount: ₹7 Lakhs
Utilization of Novel Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) as Acceptor Components in Hybrid Photovoltaics: A Solution-Based Approach

PI: Dr. Kallol Mohanta | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹45.63 Lakhs
Development of Hybrid Nanographite-Based Radar Absorber Paints for Defence Applications

PI: Dr. Amitava Bhattacharyya | Funding Agency: DRDO | Amount: ₹56.22 Lakhs
Development of Novel Thermoelectric Module Using Doped and Nanostructured ZnO-Based Materials for Energy Generation

PI: Dr. Anuradha M. Ashok | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹50.85 Lakhs
NPDF

PI: Dr. C. Revathi | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹14.4 Lakhs

Funded Projects – 2016

Sponsored Research

Funded Research Projects – Biosensing, Electronics & Sustainable Technologies

Externally funded research projects focusing on biosensing platforms, nanoelectronics, geoscience applications, smart devices, and sustainable energy solutions at PSG IAS.

Development of a Novel Biosensing Platform Based on an In-situ Spectroelectrochemical Approach for Selective Detection of Dopamine Using Metal@Metal Oxide Core–Shell Nanoparticles

PI: Dr. R. Sivasubramanian | Funding Agency: SERB | Amount: ₹25 Lakhs
Fabrication and Characterization of Nano-Structured Thin Film Thermoelectric Devices for Waste Heat Recovery

PI: Dr. K. Balachander, Dr. B. Geetha Priyadarshini | Funding Agency: CVRDE | Amount: ₹21.92 Lakhs
Development and Testing of Nano-Geo Tracers: Understanding Groundwater Flow Dynamics and Contaminant Migration in Various Geo-Environments

PI: Dr. Ramaranjan Bhattacharjee | Funding Agency: DST-WTI | Amount: ₹18.26 Lakhs
Amorphous Metal Oxide Semiconductor Thin-Film Transistor Fabrication via Solution Process and Photochemical Activation Techniques for Flexible Electronics Applications

PI: Dr. S. Parthiban | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹44.66 Lakhs
Development of Oxygen (O₂) Sensor Project

PI: Dr. P. Biji, Dr. K. K. Venkataraman | Funding Agency: TVS – Hosur | Amount: ₹9.84 Lakhs
Development of Smart Current Transformer Meter

PI: Dr. K. K. Venkataraman | Funding Agency: Bosch, Bangalore | Amount: ₹6.76 Lakhs
Magnetic Field-Induced Structural Studies of Nanocrystalline Alkaline Earth Spiral Ferrites

PI: Dr. Anuradha Ashok | Funding Agency: UGC-DAE-CSR | Amount: ₹0.45 Lakhs
10 KLD Solar Evaporator

PI: Dr. Amitava Bhattacharyya | Funding Agency: Jeyasorna Agro Tech | Amount: ₹1.5 Lakhs
Development of Self-Cleaning Coatings Based on Superhydrophobicity for Solar Panel Applications

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Funding Agency: ONGC | Amount: ₹99.43 Lakhs
NPDF

PI: Dr. G. Ramadoss | Funding Agency: DST-SERB | Amount: ₹19.2 Lakhs

Funded Projects – 2014-2009

Sponsored Research

Funded Research Projects (2009–2014)

Comprehensive year-wise list of externally funded research projects undertaken at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, supported by national agencies, defence laboratories, and international collaborations.

2009

Development of G-Switch

PI: Dr. P. Radhakrishnan | Co-PI: Dr. Ranganathan, Prof. Bindu | Agency: DRDL | Amount: ₹9.7 Lakhs
A New Paradigm in Design

PI: Dr. P. Radhakrishnan | Co-PI: Dr. P. V. Mohanram, Dr. V. Prabhuraja | Agency: DST | Amount: ₹9.79 Lakhs

2010

Active Water and Thermal Management for Air-Breathing PEM Fuel Cell Stack

PI: Dr. P. Manoj Kumar | Co-PI: Prof. Bindu | Agency: DST | Amount: ₹23.68 Lakhs
Hybrid Core-Shell Nanoparticle Sensor for NOx Gas and RDX Vapour Detection

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Agency: IGCAR | Amount: ₹24.28 Lakhs
Nano-Porous S-Layer Based Ceramic Membranes for Lanthanide & Actinide Separation

PI: Dr. R. Selvakumar | Co-PI: Dr. J. Ravichandran | Agency: DST | Amount: ₹17.38 Lakhs

2011

TiO₂ Nanoparticle-Based Nanofibrous Membrane for Nitrate & Fluoride Removal

PI: Dr. R. Selvakumar | Co-PI: Dr. P. Biji | Agency: DRDO-LSRB | Amount: ₹12.14 Lakhs
Grain Refinement of Mg-Al Alloys Using Master Alloys

PI: Dr. K. R. Ravi | Agency: AR & DB | Amount: ₹23.85 Lakhs
Technology Development for Perching Robots

PI: Prof. Bindu Salim | Agency: IGCAR | Amount: ₹12.63 Lakhs
Portable Toxic Gas Sensor Using Hybrid Metal/Semiconductor Nanoparticles

PI: Dr. P. Biji | Co-PI: Prof. Bindu Salim | Agency: NPMASS | Amount: ₹39.99 Lakhs
Syringe-Based Blood Pressure Sensor (Phase-I)

PI: Dr. P. Manoj Kumar | Agency: BARC | Amount: ₹24.2 Lakhs

2012

TiO₂ Support for DMFC Electrocatalysts

PI: Dr. R. Manoharan | Co-PI: Dr. P. Biji | DST Nano Mission | ₹50.136 Lakhs
Ruthenium Complexes for DSSC

PI: Dr. R. Venkateswaran | DST-SERC | ₹22.95 Lakhs
Microfluidic PCR for Retinoblastoma miRNA Detection

PI: Prof. Bindu Salim | NPMASS-ADA | ₹24.31 Lakhs
Grain Refinement via Ultrasonic Treatment

PI: Dr. K. R. Ravi | DST-SERB | ₹19.45 Lakhs
Nanocomposite Coated Conducting Fibers

PI: Dr. Amitava Bhattacharyya | DST-SERB | ₹5.4 Lakhs
NiAl Nanocomposites

PI: Dr. K. R. Ravi | UGC-DAE | ₹7.38 Lakhs
JC Bose Fellowship

PI: Dr. Baldev Raj | DST | ₹40 Lakhs
Doped LaTiO₃ Perovskites

PI: Dr. Anuradha Ashok | UGC-DAE-CSR | ₹7.38 Lakhs

2013 – 2014

Includes Indo-Mexican collaborations, NRB naval materials, photovoltaic systems, biomedical scaffolds, ICU ventilator development, solar cells, and defence-grade nanomaterials with cumulative funding exceeding ₹6 Crores.

Indo-Mexican Project on Development of Non-Platinum Based Catalysts for Acid and Alkaline Fuel Cells

PI: Prof. R. Manoharan | Co-PI: Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Dr. P. Manoj Kumar, Dr. Gukan Rajaram | Funding Agency: DST | Amount: ₹15.23 Lakhs
Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed Proton–Oxide Ion Conducting Highly Substituted and Disordered Complex Perovskites for Energy Applications

PI: Dr. Anuradha | Funding Agency: NRB | Amount: ₹24.92 Lakhs
Tin-Based Composites as High-Capacity Lithium-Alloy Anodes for Li-Ion Batteries

PI: Prof. R. Manoharan | Funding Agency: RESPOND | Amount: ₹12.84 Lakhs
Near Net-Shape Manufacturing of In-Situ Aluminum Metal Matrix Nanocomposites for Naval Applications

PI: Dr. K. R. Ravi | Funding Agency: NRB, New Delhi | Amount: ₹24.86 Lakhs
Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Tracers for Oil Recovery

PI: Dr. Rama Ranjan Bhattacharjee | Funding Agency: SERB | Amount: ₹23.00 Lakhs
Large-Scale Synthesis and Screening of Nanoparticle-Based Tracers Using Granitoids Retrieved from Borehole Excavation as Simulated Porous Media

PI: Dr. Rama Ranjan Bhattacharjee | Funding Agency: Ministry of Earth Science | Amount: ₹21.57 Lakhs

Funding Sources

Research Excellence

Research Accomplishments – Year Wise

Official year-wise documentation of research achievements at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, including publications, patents, technology development, awards, and recognitions. Each document is available as a downloadable PDF.

2023-24

Research Achievements Report

2020-23

Research Achievements Report

*All documents are official records maintained by PSG Institute of Advanced Studies and are intended for academic review, accreditation, and institutional reporting purposes.

PSG IAS Research — Innovation, Facilities & Impact

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Funded Projects – 2025

Funded Research Projects

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Additional Funded Research Projects

Funded Projects – 2021

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Funded Projects – 2020

Funded Research Projects – Environment & Advanced Materials

Funded Projects – 2019

Funded Research Projects – Advanced Sensing, Biomedical & Energy Systems

Funded Projects – 2018

Funded Research Projects – Advanced Materials, Sensing & Health Technologies

Funded Projects – 2017

Funded Research Projects – Energy, Nanostructures & Defence Applications

Funded Projects – 2016

Funded Research Projects – Biosensing, Electronics & Sustainable Technologies

Funded Projects – 2015

Funded Research Projects – Gas Sensing & Defence Applications

Funded Projects – 2014-2009

Funded Research Projects (2009–2014)

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Funding Sources

Research Accomplishments – Year Wise