Center for Bio and Energy Materials Innovation (CBEM!)

About CBEM! @ RIT

Center for Bio & Energy Materials Innovation (CBEM!) at Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India was established in 2022. The center is established with the funding received from central and state govt. funding agencies such as DST-SERB, VGST, AICTE and VTU. The center is identified as center of excellence and supports the academic & research programmes in Biotechnology, chemical engineering and materials chemistry. CBEM! has state of the art facilities for design of functional materials for spectrum of applications. The focused areas of research @ CBEM! Includes synthesis of nanomaterials and nano composites for Biomedical, Energy and, Environmental applications. The Center also supports research projects and student internships related to nano and biomaterials.

Vision

To emerge as globally renowned center for the development of functional materials for the sustainable and innovative research in the fields of Biomedical, Energy and, Environmental applications.

Mission

  • To establish state of the art facilities for the development of advanced functional nano and Biomaterials.
  • To carryout quality research within the institute and with outside experts in the fields of Biotechnology and materials Science leading to publications, patents and, products.
  • To collaborate with the research organizations, Industries and, Hospitals to cater the research directly contributing to societal problems.
  • To create researchers with high skills and morals who can address the challenges of national importance such as Medical, Energy and Environment.

Coordinators

Dr. Chandra Prabha M N

Department of Biotechnology

RIT, Bangalore


Dr. R. Hari Krishna

Department of Chemistry

RIT, Bangalore


Theme Area of Research




Sl. No. Title

Funding Agency

Duration

Amount (Lakh)

1

Design of structurally modified nanoceria with enhanced haloperoxidase activity to combat sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB) induced biocorrosion: A biomimetic approach to combat Microbiologically-Influenced Corrosion (MIC) of marine structures

DST - CRG

2020-2023

41.84

2

Designing of Novel Biocompatible and Multifunctional Nano Ceramic Coatings for Medical Implants

VGST KFIST L2

2020-2022

30

3

Sustainable green synthesis of TiO2 nanocatalyst for visible-light driven degradation of primary microplastics

EMPRI-Govt. of Karnataka

2024-2026

36.28

4

Designing novel antimicrobial and quorum quenching ceramic coating materials to impede infections in medical implants

SPARC-MHRD

2023-2025

54.30

Collaborators

Composite materials for wound dressing

Dr. Veena Waiker, Plastic Surgeon, MSR Hospital, Bangalore

Dr. Annapoorni Rangarajan, IISc, Banglore

Dr. Chidambara Murthy, Neuberg Anand Academy of Laboratory Medicine, Bangalore


Ceramic nanomaterials: Antimicrobial coatings

Dr. Ashok M Raichur, IISc, Bangalore

Dr. Yogamba R, University of Sydney

Dr. Ajoy S M, Orthopedic Surgeon, MSR Hospital, Bangalore

Dr. RPS Chakradhar, Scientist –F, Surface Coatings Division, HAL, Bangalore


Nanomaterials/Nanocomposites for energy and sensor applications

Dr. Tiju Thomas, IIT Madras.

Dr. Rajan Jose, University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Dr. Ajit Khosla, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Shaanxi, China


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