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Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is renowned for its diverse and extensive research areas, reflecting its commitment to cutting-edge scientific exploration. The university’s research spans a broad spectrum of disciplines, including engineering, science, technology, social sciences, and humanities. CUSAT’s expertise encompasses fields such as marine sciences, oceanography, environmental studies, electronics, computer science, biotechnology, materials science, mechanical engineering, and more. This interdisciplinary approach allows CUSAT to address complex real-world challenges and contribute to knowledge advancement in various sectors. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and a collaborative research environment, CUSAT continues to foster innovative solutions and make substantial contributions to both academia and society.

Sl. No.	Research Areas	Core areas of research		Scientists
1	Applied Chemistry	Analytical Chemistry and Sensors	Development of new method for trace metal analysis Development of novel methods for the analysis of drugs Development of new ion exchanges and membrane electrodes for micro analytical processes Development of nano-level detection techniques based on fluorescence and related phenomena Environmental analytical studies, environmental monitoring and pollution control studies Development of new polymeric chelating sorbents for the preconcentration and separation of rare earth metals from their natural sources Development of selective and sensitive reagents for the detection and analysis of trace metals Study the mechanism of electrochemical reactions using SERS and voltammetric techniques Development of sensing methods using imprinted polymer coated SERS substrates for various analytes.	4
		Polymer chemistry & Technology	Development of new polymeric chelating sorbents for the preconcentration and separation of rare earth metals from their natural sources Polymers for holographic applications – Synthetic polymers with dyes doped in the matrix and polymers with pendant dye groups for permanent recording holograms – data storage and signal processing Photorefractive polymers – electrooptic properties; chiral polymers with photorefractive and photoconducting properties; optical data storage Polymers for optical lithography – photosensitive polymers which show differential solubility properties upon irradiation with light – for use as photoresists, polymers in micro stereo lithography and MEMS Electronic and optoelectronic properties of conjugated polymers; theoretical and experimental studies; light scavenging devises; development of sensors based on amplified quenching of fluorescence Polymers for photonics – Polymers containing donor – acceptor and chiral units for second harmonic generation – supramolecular chirality and helical polymers. Computational studies on quantum electrodynamical phenomena in connection with NLO properties of polymers – DFT and Ab initio calculations. Energetic polymer binders- novel methods for the synthesis of oxetane polymers; Green thermoplastic elastomeric polymer binders; energetic polyphosphazene binders; theoretical studies on the energy efficiency of polymer binders; conjugated polymer based sensors for the detection of trace amounts of explosives and land mines Polymer Matrix nano composites Carbon Nanomaterial based imprinted polymer composites for sensing applications Polylactic acid based nanocomposites for packaging/ biomedical applications	4
		Catalysis	Catalysis using Deep Eutectic solvents and low melting mixtures Catalysis using dendrimers. Catalysis using Silica supported dendrimers Catalysis using Polymer supported dendrimers Development of Photoredox catalysts for organic transformations. Acid functionalized mesoporous silica as catalyst for fine chemical synthesis. Artificial photosynthesis utilizing molecular catalyst for water splitting.	4
		Computational Chemistry	Molecular level understanding of different binding modes and blocking action of ligand with ion channel proteins Molecular level understanding of metal hypersensitivity Computational studies and molecular modelling to enable expeditious design of functional polymers. Design and theoretical investigation on alternate redox cycling agents than quinones which can be used in aqueous reaction medium. Computational investigation for the mechanism of electrochemical reactions and comparison with experimental work. Theoretical investigation on the electronic and optical properties of GQD and polymer functionalized GQD and and to understand the mechanism of specific analyte recognition. Study the mechanism of water activation using theoretical studies.	7
		Inorganic Chemistry	Inorganic Aromatics Hypo and hyper coordinated complexes Metal protein interaction Structural studies and applications of metal complexes Metal organic frameworks Artificial Photosynthesis Metallosupramolecular chemistry	3
2	Biotechnology	Plant Biotechnology microbial genetics microbial technology molecular neurosciences immuno technology
3	Electronics	Microwave antennas Ocean electronics Digital signal Processing Microcontrollers intelligent systems
4	Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry	Marine Microbiology Bio-prospecting Wetlands Aquaculture climate-change Benthic studies Biochemistry Marine Botany mangrove studies plankton studies
5	photonics	Laser technology Fiber optic sensors Nonlinear dynamics Laser induced plasma Photothermal phenomena Laser control by chaos Nonlinear optics Polymer optical fiber Biophotonics.
6	Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology	Nano materials and composites Photo catalysis Energy harvesting and storage New Biomaterials and Biomedical applications Conducting Polymers and composites Adhesives and Coatings Polymer Blends and composites Novel compounding ingredients.
7	Department of Statistics	Distribution Theory Reliability Theory Information Theory Time Series Analysis Statistical Inference Stochastic Processes Modelling of stochastic volatility Survival Analysis.

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