Modak group applies chemical engineering principles to the problems in bioprocesses and biological engineering.
Nott group studies the flow and dynamics of complex fluids like granular materials, particle-fluid suspensions, and swimming microorganisms to understand their behavior and improve industrial processing.
Ayappa group uses molecular dynamics simulations to study molecule behavior at interfaces relevant to sustainable engineering, health, and disease, including protein and antimicrobial interactions with membranes and fluid dynamics in materials for carbon capture and water purification.
Kumaran group’s research in complex fluids and flows spans molecular to macroscopic scales, employing theoretical analysis, advanced simulations, and sophisticated experiments to uncover fundamental phenomena and their applications in future technologies like microreactors and energy systems.
The Interfacial and Colloidal Phenomena Lab at IISc focuses on nanoparticle synthesis, population balance equations, Monte-Carlo simulations, process intensification, agitated dispersions, phase inversion, and electrochemical energy storage. They develop advanced computational models, novel methods for particle simulation, and study electrochemical systems to enhance energy storage solutions.
Our research at IISc focuses on developing cost-effective, environmentally friendly processes for nanoparticle-based nanoelectronics and energy devices, and low-cost fabrication techniques for nanostructured devices on flexible substrates.
Therapeutic Engineering Laboratory’s research focuses on designing novel drugs and vaccines for infectious diseases like HIV, hepatitis C, and tuberculosis by developing mathematical models to understand disease dynamics, resistance, and optimize therapies.
Research in Punnathanam group focuses on understanding the relationship between macroscopic thermodynamic behavior and microscopic interactions using statistical mechanics, with current projects on solid-fluid equilibrium in nanoparticle suspensions, gas-hydrate systems, and adsorption thermodynamics in microporous materials.
The NanoBiology Lab research focuses on biosensing, biomolecular self-assembly, host-pathogen interactions, and cellular heterogeneity to develop innovative diagnostic tools and understand infection dynamics and resistance.
Toley Lab’s research aims to create accessible and simple diagnostic devices for diseases such as tuberculosis and other conditions, leveraging engineering principles to enhance biomedical research and medical diagnostics.
The AGR Group at IISc focuses on developing catalysts for sustainable energy conversion, predicting nanopore shapes in 2D materials, and applying machine learning to materials systems, alongside studies on force field models, interfacial phenomena, and CVD growth mechanisms for 2D materials.
