Research Facilities
The Centre for Food Science and Food Processing is a specialised research and development hub focused on advancing knowledge in food science, technology, and processing techniques. Through interdisciplinary research, innovation, and collaboration with industry and academic institutions, it plays a crucial role in improving food quality, safety, and sustainability.
Central Instrumentation Facility has been established to house a range of sophisticated instruments for researchers across various disciplines. The list of those instruments includes X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), a UV-Visible-NIR spectrophotometer with Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS), photoluminescence spectrometer and a Raman Microscope. This facility will benefit researchers in both engineering and science, while also supporting multidisciplinary research initiatives.
REVA-Techno Centre is an engineering solutions and consulting centre established to provide cutting-edge technologies and reliable, competent, cost-effective solutions and guidance to our valued clients. Our expertise encompasses engineering design and analysis, manufacturing engineering, electronic system design and development, and product development. The team possesses extensive knowledge, tools, software, global procedures, and methods in the core engineering domain and has completed projects for defence, public sectors, industry R&D organisations, and entrepreneurs.
The Centre for Bio-organic Research is a multidisciplinary facility that focuses on the intersection of organic chemistry and biology, aiming to develop innovative biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and bio-inspired molecules. The centre integrates expertise in synthetic chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science to explore peptides, enzyme catalysis, biodiesel, and bioactive compounds. Equipped with rotavapors, UV-visible spectrometers, chromatography, and molecular modelling instrumentation, it fosters collaborations between academia and industry to address challenges in bioorganic and environmental science. Additionally, the centre supports advanced education and training programs to nurture the next generation of bio-organic researchers
The Center for Nano and Functional Research is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the development and exploration of nanomaterials and functional materials for applications in energy, electronics, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. The centre emphasises nanostructured materials, advanced composites, and smart functional materials, utilising expertise in materials synthesis, corrosion, water splitting, photodegradation, electrocatalysis, supercapacitors, sensors, batteries, memristors, water purification, and nanotechnology. Outfitted with research tools such as electrochemical workstations, a Muffle Furnace, Photochemical Reactors, an Electrolyser, a Battery Cycler, Desalination units, a Rotating Disc Electrode, a tubular furnace, hot air ovens, a Laser Scriber, and FTIR techniques, it promotes interdisciplinary research and collaboration with industry partners. The centre aims to drive innovation in next-generation materials while also supporting education and workforce development in nanoscience and functional materials.
The Centre for Advanced Materials focuses on the fabrication and characterisation of materials for applications in the fields of photonics, biophotonics, and energy harvesting. This lab is dedicated to the development of materials for light-emitting devices, radiation shielding, dosimetry, solar energy harvesting, and thermoelectricity. A facility for the fabrication of 2D materials (thin films and polymers) for optoelectronic applications is also included in this lab. By combining expertise in materials science, chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, these labs drive innovation in sustainable clean energy, diagnostic tools, and optoelectronics, paving the way for a brighter and more energy-efficient future. This centre also serves as an open platform to enhance specialised programs for higher education pursuits and to establish scientific and industrial collaborations.
The R&D Cell and IRRC offer comprehensive services for research and international collaborations across the entire university. The University has developed facilities for Chair Professors, designed to significantly transform and accelerate research initiatives.