Advanced Laser Material Processing and Surface Engineering

The increasing trend for customization and miniaturization have led to the development of innovative technologies, resulting in a paradigm shift in traditional manufacturing routes in almost all industrial sectors. Recently there has been an increase in demand for novel technologies that can create specific orientation of micro or nano structures on the substrate material due to their unique capability in enhancing the physical-chemical surface properties. Several nanomanufacturing technologies have been developed and applied, including electron beam lithography, reactive ion beam etching, and others. Despite their ability to pattern at nanoscales, they are not suitable for large-area patterning because the technology involved is time- consuming and expensive. Ultra-fast laser based technology is a promising single-step nanofabrication technique capable of generating periodic subwavelength surface features on any material, including metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics. The main focus of this centre is to perform ground breaking research in the area of advanced lasers for developing novel technologies which be beneficial for the small and large scale industries both at national and international level.