Research & Development activities at Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology is headed by Prof.(Dr.) Utpal Ganguly. The R&D activities of the research group is mainly based on the area of Solar Photovoltaic, Sensors and Nanotechnology. The Vision & Mission of our research activities are as follows . . .
Vission
To introduce, practice and expand a sensible comprehensive strategy of nanotechnology & photovoltaic education and research through different phases to improve quality of research & development activities in the area of Diamond like nanocomposite (DLN) coating and Solar Photovoltaic.
To ensure the application of DLN film coating in different emerging areas. Another important vision is to develop indigenous technology in the area of high efficiency crystalline solar cell.
Mission
To contribute to the development of highly qualified and innovative personal through specialize training and knowledge build up in the area of nanotechnology and solar photovoltaic technology.
To conduct cutting-edge research as a frontline R & D incubator through a multi-disciplinary approach in the field of nano-technology and solar photovoltaic technology.
To strategize the industry interactive research and collaborative activities and lead by innovation in the field of nanotechnology & solar photovoltaic technology with the aim of transmission of the research / innovation output into the industrial domain.
The Sponsored research laboratory and DLN nanotech centre will emphasize on R & D, doctoral and post doctoral research apart from sponsored research and consultancy work for resource generation.- Development of hard solid lubricating coating on cutting tools.
Development of scratch proof transparent coating on lens.
Development of biocompatible wear proof coating on medical tools, artificial bone joint, knee joint, hip joint etc.
Development of ultra-high energy density capacitors for energy storage in advanced micro/nanosystems.
Development of MEMS/NEMS for sensors.
Development of chemical/ gas sensors.
Development of IR windows for germanium lens.
Synthesis & development of nanomaterials.
Development of Anti-reflection coating on silicon based solar cell.
Development of high efficiency crystalline silicon solar cell technology with collaboration of Solar Photovoltaic Hub at CEGESE, BESU.
Application DLN film in Photovoltaic Cells.
Interface design of plasma polymerized film for bio-technology application.
Silicon Nanowire for sensor and photovoltaic applications A strongly intermixed interactive team of highly reputed scientist and technologist as well as young and talented researchers in our research group.
Availability of some modern equipment in both Sponsored Research Laboratory, MSIT and DLN nanotech Centre, Salt lake Techno India Campus.
Have a opportunity to use the ultra-modern processing and characterization instruments at Centre of Excellence of Green Energy & Sensor System, IIEST (Bengal Engineering and Science University) , Shibpur because Prof.(Dr.) Utpal Gangopadhyay is an active member and consultant of Solar Photovoltaic Hub and MNRE project at CEGESS,BESUs.
Collaboration of number of reputed Institutions and Industries like CEGESS, BESUs, IIT, Kharagpur, IACS-Kolkata, & HHV-Bangalore under a DST sponsored project “SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC HUB”
Project Title Incorporation of Diamond-like Nanocomposite in a solar cell structure as a replacement of silicon nitride Developement of high efficiency(20-2%), selective emitter, Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> passivated large area N-type C-Si Solar cell. Developement of high efficiency large area N-type C-Si Solar cell by black silicon emitter surface having rear surface passivation and back surface field with a-Si:H Layer Development of DLN-PS doubles layer antireflection coating for large area crystalline silicon solar cells. Development of DLN based phosphine and arsine toxic gas sensor. Studies on electrical and electronic properties of diamond-like nanocomposite thin film ( collaboration project with WBUT ). Diamond-like nanocomposite for optical components (collaboration project with Calcutta University). - Research Team Member
Our Research Team Team Members from MSIT Collaborative Team Members Prof. (Dr.) Utpal Gangopadhyay Professor , MSIT Prof. H. Saha Professor & Coordinator of CEGESS, IIEST, Shibpur Dr. Debashis De Asst. Professor , MSIT Dr. R . Bhattacharya Emeritus Fellow, National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi Dr. Sekhar Bhattacharya Research Associate , MSIT Prof. A. Mondal Professor & Head of CEGESS, IIEST, Shibpur Mr. Sukhendu Jana Asst. Professor , MSIT Dr. Chandan Banerjee National Solar Fellow, CEGESS, IIEST, Shibpur Mr. Sayan Das Asst. Professor , MSIT Prof.(Dr.) M.N.Mukherjee Surface Physics Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata Mr. Kaustuv Dasgupta Asst. Professor , MSIT Prof. (Dr.) S.K. Bandopadhyay Ex-Head, Materials Science Division, VECC, Kolkata Miss Soma Ray Jr.Research Fellow Prof. (Dr.) P. Roychowdhury Dept. of Energy Science, IACS, Kolkata Mr. Subhadeep Nandy Jr.Research Fellow Miss Baishakhi Pal Jr.Research Fellow Mr. Abhra Adhikari Project Assistant - Tab 6 content goes here.
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