Research areas

IMR carries out research in 4 areas, viz.  ” Energy-Related Materials”,  “Electronic Materials”,  “Infrastructural Materials” and ”Common Foundational Research”. 27 research groups contribute to these areas according to their respective strengths and interests.

  • Energy-Related Materials

    Research on next generation
    energy technologies by materials science
    and engineering.

    Relevant Divisions
  • Infrastructural Materials

    Research on materials development
    focussed on hardness, strength and lightness
    for improved infrastructure.

    Relevant Divisions
  • Electronic Materials

    Research on advanced methods of controlling
    electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetic
    waves via new materials and devices.

    Relevant Divisions
  • Common Foundational Research

    Theoretical and computational research as well as development of new analytical tools
    for the sake of all research areas.

    Relevant Divisions

Research