Institute of Eminence

A part of the government’s vision to empower educational centres to be world-class teaching and research institutions

Empowering Excellence

The ‘Institute of Eminence’ (IoE) Scheme was launched by the Government of India to empower Higher Educational Institutions and help them become world-class teaching and research institutions. IIT Madras, one of the pre-eminent learning and research institutions has been chosen as one such Institute of Eminence.

IIT Madras has set up several research initiatives in diverse fields of contemporary relevance. To foster a strong cross-culture based collaboration and learning, it is important to facilitate over-all growth and development in key areas such as students, faculty, and infrastructure.

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Centres of Excellence

Over the past 2.5 years, IIT Madras invested its IoE grant in research and innovation, selecting 15 Centres of Excellence from 51 proposals. These Centres will lead globally in areas like healthcare, quantum info, and cancer genomics, advancing next-gen technologies.

Atomistic Modelling and Materials Design

Innovation that leads to cutting edge technology requires development of new materials and methods. ...

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Center of Excellence in RF, Analog, and Mixed Signal ICs

Analog, RF, and mixed-signal ICs form the basis for converting real-world signals into digital form,...

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Centre for Cancer Genomics and Molecular Therapeutics

Pancreatic cancer (PDAC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide and is projected to b...

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Centre for Quantum Information, Communication and Computing

The field of “Quantum Technology” is one of the cutting-edge research areas that IITM seeks to explo...

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Centre for Soft Matter

The CSBM group is involved in a wide spectrum of science and engineering disciplines, including mate...

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Centre of Excellence on Molecular Materials and Functions

The CoE proposal aims to create a globally recognized Centre focusing on the study of molecular mate...

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Critical Transitions in Complex Systems

Many complex systems such as turbulent thermo-fluid systems, climate systems, financial markets, pow...

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Energy Consortium

Building on our vision, we are now in mission mode, Accelerating Net Zero at the Energy Consortium. ...

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Geophysical Flows Lab

With its hub at IIT Madras, GFL is a conglomerate of academic and industrial researchers from around...

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Healthcare and Assistive Technologies

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Maritime Experiments to Maritime Experience

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NDE 5.0 – Industrial Assets and Process Management

MISSION : Deep-research based non-destructive technologies for improved performance, enhanced safet...

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Quantum Center for Diamond and Emergent Materials

Understanding the implications of quantum phenomena such as superposition, entanglement and topology...

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Sports Science and Analytics

Be a global platform for fostering innovation in sports technology and deliver products and solution...

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Technologies for Low Carbon and Lean Construction

The project was undertaken with a view towards addressing issues that would lead to the true adoptio...

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