Centre Head

We propose to combine our expertise in biology and nanotechnology to gain critical insight into complex biological phenomena and develop different platforms for early detection of the diseases. We are spread in 4000 sq. ft. area of class 10000 class clean rooms to provide Characterization and Fabrication Tools

Prof Sri Sivakumar

(Ph.D., University of Victoria, Canada, 2006)

Sri Sivakumar completed his post doctoral work from University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada, followed by Postdoctoral Associate from Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNST) and doctoral from The University of Melbourne, Australia. He joined Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, in 2014, where he currently holds the positions of Professor of Chemical Engineering and Coordinators of 'Centre for Nanosciences' and 'Advanced Imaging Centre'.

Academic and Research Interests:

  • Lanthanide-doped nanodevices
  • Multifunctional nanomaterials for drug delivery and bio-imaging applications
  • Nanocatalysts
  • Nanomaterials for solar hydrogen generation
  • Photonic crystals

Awards and Honours:

  • Prof. CNR award for outstanding research contribution for the year 2014
  • Class of 1979 Research Fellowship, by IITK
  • Appreciation from IIT Senate/director for getting above 3.5 points in the CHE 674 course (Two times)
  • Best incoming student award, University of Victoria, Canada.
  • Junior Research Fellowship, Perfumes and Flavours Association of India
  • Manudhane merit scholarship, University of Mumbai, India

Contact Information:

    Website: https://www.iitk.ac.in/che/ss.htm
    Address: Room No. 204B, , Northern Lab II, Chemical Engineering
    Phone:  +91 0512 259 7697
    Email:  srisiva@iitk.ac.in