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.


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. ... Read More
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,... Read More
Centre for Cancer Genomics and Molecular Therapeutics
Pancreatic cancer (PDAC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide and is projected to b... Read More
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... Read More
Centre for Soft Matter
The CSBM group is involved in a wide spectrum of science and engineering disciplines, including mate... Read More
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... Read More
Critical Transitions in Complex Systems
Many complex systems such as turbulent thermo-fluid systems, climate systems, financial markets, pow... Read More
Energy Consortium
Building on our vision, we are now in mission mode, Accelerating Net Zero at the Energy Consortium. ... Read More
Geophysical Flows Lab
With its hub at IIT Madras, GFL is a conglomerate of academic and industrial researchers from around... Read More
Healthcare and Assistive Technologies
Maritime Experiments to Maritime Experience
NDE 5.0 – Industrial Assets and Process Management
MISSION : Deep-research based non-destructive technologies for improved performance, enhanced safet... Read More
Quantum Center for Diamond and Emergent Materials
Understanding the implications of quantum phenomena such as superposition, entanglement and topology... Read More
Sports Science and Analytics
Be a global platform for fostering innovation in sports technology and deliver products and solution... Read More
Technologies for Low Carbon and Lean Construction
The project was undertaken with a view towards addressing issues that would lead to the true adoptio... Read More