Nanotechnology research is focused on development of novel low-cost materials for photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical cells and explore opportunities to link up local developmental needs using locally produced nanomaterials. This includes production, modification and functionalization of nanofillers from agro-industry waste, preparation of polymer/clay nanocomposites and nanocomposite thin films for photovoltaic surfaces as well as for surface modification and anticorrosion protection. We are also interested in development of nano-structured ceramics membranes for carbon capture applications from various gas streams for clean energy production.
Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary field of study, requiring expertise within physics, chemistry, biotechnology, mathematics, and materials science. Graduate tudents with such interdisciplinary education and qualifications are thus invaluable with respect to solving the many challenging materials problems present on the nanoscale. Career opportunities exist globally in such industrial sectors as chemical/allied, agriculture, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, natural resources, environmental etc., as Industry R and D scientist, nano scientist, industrial management, founder of startup companies, industrial consultant, government specialist. PhD degree in nanotechnology prepares students for careers in the academia, industrial R and D, government and regulatory laboratories.
