The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB), and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, have announced the setting up of centre’s of excellence in nanoelectronics on each of their campus’ to undertake state-of-the-art research in the subject, train manpower in the field of nanoelectronics and create facilities to be used by researchers all over the country
The project will be funded by the ministry of communication and information technology (MCIT) at a cost of Rs 99.8 crores to be spread over five years and shared equally by both the institutions. Nanoelecronics is considered to be one of the most advanced of the nanotechnologies that deals with nano-devices used for electronic circuits and systems.
"This project represents the first collaborative effort between two leading academic institutes in the country, to carry out a joint programme in an important emerging area," said chief investigator for the project, Prof. Ramgopal Rao from IITB.IISc will focus on the materials aspects of nanoelectronics devices, while IITB will focus more on the devices and circuits aspects of nanoelectronics.
"This collaboration will ensure that several major equipment do not have to be replicated at the two centres, thus leading to considerable cost saving and will ensure that the complementary expertise of the two teams are effectively used," added the professor.
The project will be funded by the ministry of communication and information technology (MCIT) at a cost of Rs 99.8 crores to be spread over five years and shared equally by both the institutions. Nanoelecronics is considered to be one of the most advanced of the nanotechnologies that deals with nano-devices used for electronic circuits and systems.
"This project represents the first collaborative effort between two leading academic institutes in the country, to carry out a joint programme in an important emerging area," said chief investigator for the project, Prof. Ramgopal Rao from IITB.IISc will focus on the materials aspects of nanoelectronics devices, while IITB will focus more on the devices and circuits aspects of nanoelectronics.
"This collaboration will ensure that several major equipment do not have to be replicated at the two centres, thus leading to considerable cost saving and will ensure that the complementary expertise of the two teams are effectively used," added the professor.