| Sl. No |
Title of the project |
Project Number |
Nature of project |
Sponsoring Agency |
Duration |
Amount in INR |
Name of Investigators |
Status |
| 1 |
Design of heterogeneous catalysts to improve the selectivity of high-temperature, gas- phase reactions |
Transferred project |
Sponsored Project |
SERB Ramanujan Fellowship |
2013 - 2018 |
1,365,654.00 |
Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan |
Completed |
| 2 |
On the Role of Proton Transfer in Triggering Disulfide Bond Reductions in Biological Systems- A Computational Approach |
Transferred project |
Sponsored Project |
SERB Start Up Research Grant |
2016 - 2019 |
1,101,613.00 |
Dr. Padmesh A. |
Completed |
| 3 |
A novel class of functionally controlled macromolecules with tunable properties for material and biomedical applications |
CY-MP-2018-003-SERB-P |
Sponsored Project |
SERB- Ramanujan Fellowship |
13 August 2018 - 12 August 2023 |
3,800,000.00 |
Dr.Mintu Porel |
Completed |
| 4 |
Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of TiO2 - polymer nanocomposite for photocatalytic oxidation of ethylene |
2019-017-CY-DIJ-DFRL-SP |
Sponsored Project |
Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) |
19 December 2019 - 18 December 2021 |
945,000.00 |
Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan |
Completed |
| 5 |
Identification of the Substrates of DHHC Palmitoyl Acyltransferases by Rational Design of Trifunctional Probe and Exploration of Protein S- Palmitoylation |
2019-016-CY-SBS-ECRA-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB- ECR (Early Career Research) |
15 December 2018 - 14 June 2022 |
3,312,452.00 |
Dr. Sushabhan Sadhukhan |
Completed |
| 6 |
Reversible Diradical Mediated Self-Assembly Formation of Discrete Organic Cages for the Construction of Stimuli-Responsive Supramolecular Functional Materials |
2019-008-CY-SHS-SERBEMEQ-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB- EMEQ (Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science) |
16 March 2019 - 15 March 2022 |
3,763,000.00 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran |
Completed |
| 7 |
Low-cost Test Kit for Fast Screening of COVID-19 Patients |
2020-044-CY-SHS-FEB-SP |
CSR Sponsored Project |
Covid 19 Project funded by Federal Bank |
April 2020 - August 2020 |
500,000.00 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran |
Completed |
| 8 |
Mapping the folding/misfolding mechanism of SOD1 using single molecule fluorescence spectroscopy |
2020-061-CHY-SSM-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB SRG |
22 December 2020 - 21 December 2022 |
2,870,000.00 |
Dr. Supratik Sen Mojumdar |
Completed |
| 9 |
Design and Synthesis of a Novel Class of Sequence-defined Macrocycles with Modular Post-synthetic Modification for Material and Biomedical Applications. |
2020-058-CHY-MIP-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB CRG |
21 December 2020 - 20 March 2024 |
5,364,832.00 |
Dr. Mintu Porel |
Completed |
| 10 |
Study of the interaction between synthetic sequence-defined macromolecules and lipid-membrane towards developing antibacterial and anticancer drug |
2020-047-CY-MIP-STARS-SP |
Sponsored Project |
Scheme for Transformational and Advanced Research in Sciences (STARS) - Ministry of Human Resource Development |
15 May 2020 - 14 May 2024 |
9,968,000.00 |
Dr. Mintu Porel |
Completed |
| 11 |
Isolated Transition Metal Atoms on Defect- Engineered Graphene: Synthesis and Catalytic Oxidation of Indoor Volatile Organic Compounds |
2020-036-CY-DIJ-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB CRG |
05 February 2020 - 04 August 2023 |
3,767,070.00 |
Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan |
Completed |
| 12 |
Understanding the role of protein S-palmitoylation, the only reversible protein lipidation, in regulating mitochondrial dynamics and functioning |
2021-076-CHY-SUS-NPDF-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB NPDF |
09 March 2021 - 08 March 2023 |
2,025,600.00 |
Dr. Sushabhan Sadhukhan (NDPF - Dr. Anupama Binoy) |
Completed |
| 13 |
A novel chemical proteomics approach to elucidate the mechanism of action of (-Epigallocatechin-3- Gallate (EGCG)), the major green tea polyphenol using Strategic Bioorthogonal Probe, and improving the bioavailability of EGCG |
2021-080-CHY-SUS-CSIR-SP |
Sponsored Project |
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
02 September 2021 - 01 September 2024 |
1,100,000.00 |
Dr. Sushabhan Sadhukhan |
Completed |
| 14 |
Porous transition metal doped TiO2 catalysts for the thermal oxidation of volatile organic compounds |
2022-098-CHY-DIJ-KINFRA-SP |
CSR Sponsored Project |
Western India KINFRA Ltd - CSR |
01 February 2022 - 31 March 2022 |
352,926.00 |
Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan |
Completed |
| 15 |
Utilization of partially treated grey water and C&D waste for production of low-cost modular toilet units and other living units |
2022-107-CHY-SHS-DST-SP |
Sponsored Project |
Department of Science & Technology - Science For Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED) |
31 March 2022 - 30 September 2024
Initial completion date is 30 March 2024. Extended till 30 September 2024 |
6,812,046.00 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran & Dr. Sunitha K. Nayar |
Completed |
| 16 |
Production of biofertilizers from source separated urine |
2022-106-CHY-SHS-DST-SP |
Sponsored Project |
Department of Science & Technology - Science For Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED) |
31 March 2022 - 30 September 2024
Initial completion date is 30 March 2024. Extended till 30 September 2024 |
8,923,790.00 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran & Dr. Praveena Gangadharan |
Completed |
| 17 |
Wearable/Portable Biomimetic Nanosensors for On-site Detection of Organophosphate Nerve Agents and Illicit Drugs |
2022-111-CHY-YGK-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB Ramanujan Fellowship |
09 May 2022 - 08 May 2027 |
3,800,000.00 |
Dr. Yugender Goud Kotagiri |
Active |
| 18 |
Microphase Separation in the Bottlebrush Polymers under Confinement: An Effective Ruling Principle for Micoscopic Organization |
2022-115-CHY-DEC-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB POWER |
28 June 2022- 27 June 2025 |
1,844,832.00 |
Dr. Debarati Chatterjee |
Completed |
| 19 |
Dispersion Controlled in Silico Catalyst Design for the Selective Hydroarylation Reaction |
2022-119-CHY-ROK-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB SRG |
26 September 2022 - 25 January 2025
Initial ending date is 25 Sept 2024. Extended for 4 months till 25 Jan 2025 |
3,133,844.00 |
Dr. Rositha Kuniyil |
Completed |
| 20 |
A Molecular Dynamics Perspective on the Mechanism of Dioxygen Activation |
2022-121-CHY-PAA-KSCSTE-SP |
Sponsored Project |
KSCSTE Back-to-Lab Post Doctoral Fellowship |
01 November 2022 - 31 October 2024 |
1,338,000.00 |
Dr. Shyama Ramakrishnan (Mentored by Dr. Padmesh A.) |
Completed |
| 21 |
Sugar tailored NIR emitting fluorescent probes for biomedical applications |
2022-126-CHY-SHM-NPDF-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB National Post- Doctoral Fellowship |
12 December 2022 - 11 December 2024 |
2,025,600.00 |
Dr. Shimi M. (mentored by Dr. Mintu Porel) |
Completed |
| 22 |
Relevance of Protein Secondary Structure in Polypeptide-Enzyme Interactions for Regulating the Enzymatic Function – A Combined Theoretical and Experimental Approach |
2023-130-CHY-PAA-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB Core Research Grant |
07 January 2023 - 06 January 2026 |
3,483,832.00 |
Dr. Padmesh A. |
Completed |
| 23 |
Low-cost multipurpose material for removal of toxic pollutants from environment towards developing a healthy life |
2023-149-CHY-MIP-KINFRA-SP |
CSR Sponsored Project |
KINFRA CSR (22-23) |
28 February 2023 - 27 March 2023 |
140,000.00 |
Dr. Mintu Porel |
Completed |
| 24 |
An Environmentally Benign and Sustainable Strategy to Degrade Plastic Wastes by Novel Immobilized Dual-enzyme Chimera and Protein Engineering |
2023-144-CHY-SUS-KINFRA-SP |
CSR Sponsored Project |
KINFRA CSR (22-23) |
23 February 2023 - 22 March 2023 |
150,000.00 |
Dr. Sushabhan Sadhukhan |
Completed |
| 25 |
Two Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks: Design Principles and Material Applications in Sustainable Energy and Environment |
2023-151-CHY-UMD-DST-SP |
Sponsored Project |
DST Women Scientist A |
14 March 2023 - 13 March 2026 |
3,224,247.00 |
Dr. Umadevi D. |
Completed |
| 26 |
Self-assembly Formation of “Amino-1,8-Naphthalimide-Tröger’s base” Scaffold Based Novel Structures, Smart Materials, and Functional Polymers with Tunable Properties for Use in Biological and Environmental Applications |
2023-168-CHY-SHS-ERG-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
ERG
Institute Funded |
19 June 2023 - 18 June 2025 |
1,957,000.00 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran |
Completed |
| 27 |
Development of Cost-Effective 2.5kW PEM Fuel Cell Stack based on Less Pt-Bimetallic Electrocatalysts and Mesoporous Carbon support materials |
2023-183-CHY-DIJ-CHT-SP |
Sponsored Project |
Centre for High Technology (CHT) |
31 January 2024 - 30 January 2026 |
1,754,000.00 |
Dr.Dinesh Jagadheesn |
Completed |
| 28 |
Macrocycle - Derived Porous Organic Polymers for Task - Specific Sensing and Removal of Emerging organic Contaminants from water |
2024-200-CHY-SHS-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB EMEQ |
10 January 2024 - 09 January 2027 |
3,722,461.00 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran |
Active |
| 29 |
Catalytic overlayered sensors for early detection of battery thermal runaways |
2024-194-CHY-DIJ-IPTIF-SP |
Sponsored Project |
IPTIF - IMPACT |
31 January 2024 - 30 July 2025 |
2,227,000.00 |
Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan |
Completed |
| 30 |
Tuning the structure and functional properties of "amino-1,8- naphthalimide Troger's base" scaffolds as organic electrode materials for sustainable battery application |
2024-204-CHY-SHS-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB CRG |
25 January 2024 - 24 January 2027 |
4,374,832.00 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran |
Active |
| 31 |
Cooperative Bond Activation by Heterometallic Low Valent Group 13 and Group 14 Compounds |
2024-203-CHY-YUK-SGP-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
SGP
Institute Funded |
08 February 2024 - 31 January 2026 |
2,500,000.00 |
Dr. Yuvaraj K. |
Completed |
| 32 |
Next Generation of Low Oxidation State and Low Coordinate Cations of s-Block Compounds: Base Metals with Noble Intentions |
2023-201-CHY-YUK-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB SRG |
19 December 2023 - 18 December 2025 |
3,258,873.00 |
Dr. Yuvaraj K. |
Completed |
| 33 |
Dispersion Controlled in Silico Catalyst Design for the Chemical Hydrogen Battery |
2023-187-CHY-ROK-STARS-SP |
Sponsored Project |
MoE STARS |
03 October 2023 - 02 October 2026 |
3,500,000.00 |
Dr. Rositha Kuniyil |
Active |
| 34 |
Design, Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of Novel Isoform-specific Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) Inhibitors as Potential Anticancer Therapeutics, via A fluorous-tag Assisted High-throughput Synthetic Platform |
2024-215-CHY-SUS-SERB-SP |
Sponsored Project |
SERB CRG |
04 March 2024 to 03 March 2027 |
4,521,000.00 |
Dr. Sushabhan Sadhukhan |
Active |
| 35 |
Development of Low-cost Customizable Multipurpose Material for Removal of Multiple Toxic Environmental Pollutants including Heavy metals, Dyes, Pharmaceuticals, CO2 and Iodine |
2024-230-CHY-MIP-ERG-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
ERG
Institute Funded |
03 June 2024 - 02 December 2025 |
2,380,000.00 |
Dr. Mintu Porel |
Completed |
| 36 |
Rational Design of Molecular Sensors for Anions |
2024-242-CHY-HAV-SGP-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
SGP
Institute Funded |
03 June 2024 - 02 December 2025 |
2,440,000.00 |
Principal Investigator:
Prof. V Haridas
Co- Investigators:
Dr. Padmesh A |
Completed |
| 37 |
Catalytic Co-Pyrolysis Of Plastic And Biomass Using Modified Carbon Catalysts: Hydrogen production from unsegregated waste |
2024-235-ME-KSG-ERG-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
ERG
Institute Funded |
03 June 2024 - 02 December 2025 |
2,175,000.00 |
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Krishna Sesha Giri
Co- Investigators:
Dinesh Jagadeesan and Dr. Dineshkumar |
Completed |
| 38 |
Exploring Serum Protein Interactions with Coinage Metal Nanocluster (MNCs) of specific Geometries – A Computational Approach |
2024-238-CHY-PAA-ERG-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
ERG
Institute Funded |
03 June 2024 - 02 December 2025 |
2,206,000.00 |
Dr. Padmesh A. |
Completed |
| 39 |
Insights into chemical and thermal properties of carbon samples |
2024-116-CHY-DIJ-SFPL-CP |
Consultancy Project |
M/s. Suracsh Filters Pvt. Ltd. |
01 August 2024 - 30 October 2024 |
111,532.00 |
Dr. Dinesh Jasadeesan |
Completed |
| 40 |
Analysis of the surface composition of carbon samples |
2024-119-CHY-DIJ-SFPL-CP |
Consultancy Project |
M/s. Suracsh Filters Pvt. Ltd. |
15 August 2024 - 30 October 2024 |
52,278.00 |
Dr. Dinesh Jasadeesan |
Completed |
| 41 |
Bioderived hybrid energy materials for green hydrogen production |
2024-254-CHY-YGK-SGP-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
SGP
Institute Funded |
01 October 2024 - 31 March 2026 |
2,500,000.00 |
Dr. Yugender Goud Kotagiri |
Completed |
| 42 |
Tailoring Nickel-Catalyzed Regioselective C3)-alkenylation and C(2) alkylation Reactions of Pyridines with Machine Learning Tools |
2024-255-CHY-SUK-WISE PDF-SP |
Sponsored Project |
WISE PDF |
04 October 2024 - 03 October 2027 |
3,822,029.00 |
Dr. Surya K (under the mentorship of Dr. Rositha Kuniyil) |
Active |
| 43 |
Design and Development of Supramolecular Fluroscents Sensors Array for detection and determination of emerging organic contaminants in water |
2025-266-CHY-SHS-DST-SP |
Sponsored Project |
DST |
03 December 2024- 02 December 2026 |
1,458,000.00 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran |
Active |
| 44 |
Removal of illegal dyes from Indian chilli via developing a novel low-cost adsorbent material |
2025-134-CHY-MIP-PLPL-CP |
Consultancy Project |
Plant Lipids Private Limited |
01 November 2024 - 30 April 2026 |
2,100,000.00 |
Dr. Mintu Porel |
Completed |
| 45 |
Fine Tuning the Steric and Electronic Properties of Boryl Substituted Bis(phosphinimino) Ligands vs Bis(phosphinimino) Ligands for the Group 14 Chemistry |
2025-264-CHY-YUK-SGA-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
SGA
Institute Funded |
10 January 2025 - 31 January 2026 |
500,000.00 |
Dr. Yuvaraj K. |
Completed |
| 46 |
Design and Development of Supramolecular Fluorescent Sensors Array for Detection and Discrimination of Emerging Organic Contaminants in Water |
2025-266-CHY-SHS-DST-SP |
Sponsored Project |
DST Indo-Japan |
20 December 2024 - 19 December 2026 |
1,458,000.00 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran |
Active |
| 47 |
Frustrated Lewis Pair (FLP) for Catalytic Activation of Carbon Dioxide |
2025-272-CHY-DED-SGA-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
Seed Grant Add- On (SGA) |
11 April 2025 - 05 January 2028 |
500,000.00 |
Dr. Debabrata Dhara |
Active |
| 48 |
Waste to Wealth- Low-cost Carbon based Electrocatalysts for Overall Water Splitting |
2025-274-CHY-YGK-SGA-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
Seed Grant Add- On (SGA) |
02 June 2025 - 31 March 2026 |
500,000.00 |
Dr. Yugender Goud Kotagiri |
Active |
| 49 |
Synthesis of N-Heterocyclic Carbene with Inorganic Backbone and their Applications |
2025-281-CHY-DED-SGP-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
SGP |
24 June 2025 - 05 January 2028 |
2,500,000.00 |
Dr. Debabrata Dhara |
Active |
| 50 |
Development of catalytic granular activated carbon filters for Odor Control Units |
2025-290-CHY-DIJ-ERGM-SP |
Sponsored Project |
M/s. Suracsh Filters Pvt. Ltd. |
31 August 2025- 28 February 2027 |
2375000 |
Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan |
Active |
| 51 |
Development of Low-Cost Customizable Super-Hydrophobic Material for Removal of Contaminated Oil from Water |
2025-291-CHY-MIP-ERGM-SP |
Sponsored Project |
Aromatic Ingredients Private Limited |
29 August 2025 -28 February 2027 |
2,196,000.00 |
Dr. Mintu Porel |
Active |
| 52 |
Developing New Adsorbents for Selective Extraction of Mn2+ Ion and REEs from Ferrous Solutions |
2025-293-CHY-SHS-ERGM-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) |
06 November 2025- 05 May 2027 |
2500000 |
Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran |
Active |
| 53 |
Design, synthesis, and applications in material and Biomedical Sciences |
2025-307-CHY-MIP-ANRF-SP |
Sponsored Project |
ANRF ITS |
23 March 2025 - 27 March 2025 |
220951 |
Dr. Mintu Porel |
Completed |
| 54 |
Wearable/Portable Biomimetic Nanosensors for On-site Detection of Organophosphate Nerve Agents and Illicit Drugs |
2025-311-CHY-YGK-AFSG-SP |
ERG/ SGP/ SGA |
Additional FSG |
05 August 2025-04 August 2027 |
700000 |
Dr. Yugender Goud Kotagiri |
Active |
| 55 |
Fabrication of Strip Based Point-of-Care Biosensor device for Salivary Glucose Monitoring |
2025-323-BSE-ARP-NRDC-SP |
Sponsored Project |
National Research Development Corporation(NRDC) |
02 December 2025 - 01 Decemebr 2026 |
600000 |
Dr. Abdul Rasheed P |
Active |
| 56 |
Sulfonamide-based sequence-defined polymer with modular architecture and post-synthetic modification: Design, synthesis and its biological and material applications via experimental and in-silico approaches |
2026-342-CHY-MIP-ANRF-SP |
Sponsored Project |
ANRF ARG |
16 March 2026- 15 March 2029 |
7927440 |
Dr. Mintu Porrel |
Active |
| 57 |
Nanocatalyst-based early detection device for safe operation of battery energy storage systems |
2026-350-CHY-DIJ-IPTIF-SP |
Sponsored Project |
IPTIF IMPACT 3.0 |
26 March 2026 - 25 March 2027 |
2500000 |
Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan |
Active |
| 58 |
Nanoengineered Biomimetic Electrochemical Sensors for Sustainable Agricultural Monitoring. |
2026-369-CHY-YGK-ANRF-SP |
Sponsored Project |
ANRF |
29 May 2026 -28 May 2029 |
6745440 |
Dr. Yugender Goud Kotagiri |
Active |
| 59 |
Electronic and Steric Modulation of Main-Group Compounds for Small Molecule Activation and Catalysis |
2026-380-CHY-DED-ANRF-SP |
Sponsored Project |
ANRF - ECRG |
11 June 2026 - 10 June 2029 |
6600000 |
Dr. Debabrata Dhara |
Active |
