IIST

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), a deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, functions as an autonomous body under the Department of Space, Government of India and is the first of its kind in the country, to offer high quality education in undergraduate, post-graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral levels in areas relevant to space sciences, technology and applications. The institute has the unique honour of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the renowned technocrat and former President of India, as its very first Chancellor. Dr B.N. Suresh, the founder Director of IIST is the current Chancellor. This institute with a scenic lush green campus renders completely free education to its meritorious undergraduate students. IIST faculty members also work in close collaboration with scientists/engineers of DoS/ISRO.

 

Department of Chemistry

Department of Chemistry is engaged in pioneering research in the field of materials including polymers, nanomaterials, biomaterials, smart materials, energy materials, high temperature materials and composites. The Department has established state of the art research facilities under “Centre for Nanoscience and Energy Materials” to facilitate development of novel materials for wide range of applications including sensors, electronics, batteries, supercapacitors, drug delivery, etc. Department of Chemistry offers M.Tech. programme in Materials Science and Technology and guides research projects, where strong foundations are laid to facilitate the students to design and develop novel materials and processes to meet future technological challenges. The Department also offers courses for B.Tech. students.