Centres of Excellence
With an aim to address new problems with significant potential for breakthroughs in knowledge and application, IIT Madras has established 15 interdisciplinary IoE Centres of Excellence. This initiative will augment several of our research initiatives in diverse fields of contemporary relevance.
Critical Transitions in Complex SystemsCTCS
Develop technologies to predict and mitigate crises, translating complex science into products and education globally.
Molecular Materials and Functions
Establish a global center for atomically precise molecular materials with tunable properties.
Technologies for Low Carbon and Lean ConstructionTLC₂
Develop low-carbon, lean construction technologies to minimize waste and enhance sustainability.
Quantum Information, Communication and ComputingCQuiCC
Advance quantum technologies in secure communication, sensing, metrology, and computing.
Healthcare and Assistive TechnologiesR2D2
Affordable healthcare and assistive technologies for greater societal accessibility.
Energy Consortium
Accelerate Net Zero with clean energy research, industrial electrification, and carbon capture.
Sports Science and Analytics
Study sports via physics and data analytics, enhancing performance and innovation.
Soft & Biological Matter
Advances soft matter research through collaboration, education, and outreach, exploring its unique properties and applications.
RF, Analog, and Mixed Signal ICs
Aims converting real-world signals into digital form, and storing, processing and transporting these signals.
Atomistic Modelling and Materials Design
Innovates materials using quantum, classical mechanics, and thermodynamics, focusing on magnetism, superconductivity, and topological quantum phases.
Cancer Genomics and Molecular Therapeutics
Study the genomic landscape of pancreatic cancer within the Indian population.
Diamond and Emergent Materials
Studying quantum phenomena to develop transformative technology through precise control and measurement.
Maritime Experiments to Maritime Experience
Smart maritime with models, methods, and tools for innovation, assessment, and validation.
NDE 5.0 – Industrial Assets and Process Management
Enhancing safety, efficiency, and functionality of aging industrial assets through NDE 5.0 innovations.
Geophysical Flows Lab
Study air-sea interactions to improve monsoon rainfall prediction over the North Indian Ocean.
These collaborative centres unite industry and IIT Madras to advance cutting-edge research, develop transformative technologies, and address critical challenges across sectors.
Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre
The Hydrogen Innovation Centre advances research and development in hydrogen production, storage, and mobility to build a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem in India.
Read more →Hyundai Hope For Cancer
The Pediatric Cancer Genomics Centre aims to map genetic mutations through sequencing to enable a national genome database and personalized cancer care for children.
Read more →Centre For Cardiovascular Research
The Centre tackles India-specific cardiovascular risks using digital twins, spatial genomics, and AI to detect genetic drivers like DNMT3A mutations beyond conventional cholesterol-based screening.
Read more →Centre For Sustainable Supply Chains
The FedEx IITM SMART Centre drives global innovation and sustainability in logistics through advanced digital transformation technologies.
Read more →Walmart Centre of Excellence in Retail Analytics
The centre empowers MSMEs with AI-based manufacturing and retail analytics, driving operational efficiency and workforce upskilling.
Read more →Centre For Resource Efficiency, Recyclability & Circularity in Energy Transition
Focused on devising technologies for Resource Efficiency through recovery and reuse of metallic, non-metallic and plastic waste components extracted from batteries and solar panels.
Read more →Robert Bosch Centre For Data Science and AI
The Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBC-DSAI) has a vision to expand and further the research, education and outreach activities in the areas of data science and artificial intelligence.
Read more →Centre For AI4Bharat
AI4Bharat is dedicated to advancing AI technology for Indian languages through open-source contributions.
Read more →MCQUICC – Quantum Computing Hub
The initiative aims to establish a Quantum Computing Hub that brings together industry, academia, and research labs to advance quantum research, innovation, and education.
Read more →Centre For Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (R2D2)
India's first indigenously developed polycentric prosthetic knee joint, aimed at enhancing mobility and independence for users.
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