Kerala University
Kerala University is a public university located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It was established in 1937 and is the oldest university in Kerala. The university has 44 teaching and research departments and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of disciplines. The University of Kerala, commonly referred to as Kerala University, holds a significant place in the educational landscape of the state. It has several affiliated colleges across the state.Kerala University offers diverse programs in fields such as arts, science, commerce, law, management, social sciences, and more. Its commitment to academic excellence is reflected in its rigorous curriculum, esteemed faculty, and research initiatives. The university is dedicated to promoting research and has made significant contributions to various disciplines, including literature, social sciences, natural sciences, and technology.Kerala University also actively engages in fostering cultural and intellectual growth, regularly organizing seminars, conferences, and workshops. With a strong emphasis on holistic education, research, and community engagement, Kerala University continues to play a vital role in shaping the academic and cultural fabric of the region.
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Department of Biotechnology |
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Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics |
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Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
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Department of Optoelectronics
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Photonic Nanomaterials
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Pulsed laser deposition unit equipped with Spectra physics (INDI series) Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (fundamental, frequency doubled and tripled output) assisted with diffusion pumps and rotary pumps for preparation nanostructured films.
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Laser technology
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R F magnetron sputtering unit
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Laser spectroscopy
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UV-VIS spectrophotometer (JASCO V 550)
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Fibre optic sensors
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Flourolog III modular spectroflourometer (Horiba Jobin Yvon) equipped with 450 W Xenon lamp and Hamatsu R928-28 photomultiplier.
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Fibre optic communication
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Spectroscopic ellipsometer (Horiba Jobin Yvon)
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Holography & Speckle interferometry
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Laser PL setup equipped with Triax monochrometer PMT and accessories, dual wave length HeCd laser(Kimmon Koha, Japan)
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Laser remote sensing
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Holographic and speckle interferrometric setup
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Optical signal processing
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Fibre optics laboratory equipped with optical spectrum analyzer (Amritsu corporation, Japan), Electronic fusion splicer (Ericson), OTDR, laser diodes, fibre bundles, fibre optic module, OPTSIM 4.7V software (RSoft)
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Optical signal processing laboratory Matlab licensed version, Labview 8.5 Version etc |
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Centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology
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Centre for Geriatric Studies
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Centre for Learning Disabilities and Difficulties (CLDD)
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Centre for Systems and Synthetic Biologu (CSSB)
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Central Laboratory for Instrumentation and Facilitation (CLIF)
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Inter-University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology
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Inter University Centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology (iCEIB)
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