The Center of Excellence in Material Science and Devices (CoE in MS&D) thrives on training students in micro- and Nano-material fabrication and their integration into devices. It emphasizes biocompatible materials for sensor applications. As a multidisciplinary hub, CoE fosters cutting-edge research, skill development, and industry collaborations through seminars, workshops, and industrial visits. By bridging academia and industry, it ensures students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise, preparing them for real-world challenges.

The department has the necessary infrastructure with suitable number of computers, internet and audio-visual facilities. The department has well-equipped spacious laboratories and a Research laboratory. The departmental library has around 40 reference books and text books including journal articles. Physics Research lab is a VTU recognized research centre since 2010.

Sufficient number of class rooms are provided to accommodate first year students. Every class room is well ventilated with a seating capacity of 70. Theory classes are conducted using both black board and LCD projector.

The department has two spacious Physics laboratories with dark room facility to conduct practical classes. The lab is equipped with instruments like AF Oscillators, DC power supply, Laser Diffraction setup, Travelling microscopes, Four probe instruments.

About

The R&D Laboratory, Department of Physics, RNS Institute of Technology (RNSIT), Bengaluru, was renamed as “C V. Raman Centre for Advanced Materials Research” and formally inaugurated on 6 September 2026 by Dr. P. B. Kotur, Global Head – Global Engineering Academy, L&T Technology Services, Bengaluru, in presence of Shri Karan S Shetty, CEO, RNS Group of Institutions; Shri Murali Krishna K Mysore, CTO & MR, RNS Group of Institutions; and Dr. Ramesh Babu H S, Principal, RNSIT. “C V Raman Centre for Advanced Materials Research” serves as a platform for interdisciplinary research, innovation and hands-on learning, supporting faculty and student research in advanced materials, condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, energy materials and related technological applications.

Vision

To advance materials research through excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Mission

• To provide a research-oriented platform for faculty and students to synthesize, characterize and investigate advanced materials
• To support funded and collaborative research; and translate scientific knowledge into meaningful applications.

Facilities

• Facilities for material synthesis, sample preparation and laboratory-scale experimental studies.
• Access to advanced characterization facilities through collaborations with reputed research institutions and laboratories.
• Research support for faculty, student projects, publications, funded projects and interdisciplinary activities.

Proposed Research Activities

• Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, nanostructures and functional materials.
• Research on optical, magnetic, electronic properties of multifunctional materials.
• Energy, electrochemical and sustainable materials research.
• Green synthesis and environmentally sustainable material processing.
• Study of structure–property relationships and development of materials for emerging technological applications.
• Student research projects, faculty research, collaborative projects and research training.