The proposed Centre for Advanced Materials and Sustainable Technologies (CAMAST) at KCW aspires to be a renowned academic and research hub. It aims to be a catalyst for sustainable innovation fostering collaborative partnerships between academia and industry in Coimbatore. CAMAST aims at harnessing the interdisciplinary nature of materials research to further cutting-edge research driven by social responsibility. The Center will encourage industry collaborations and advanced academic excellence and drive solutions aligned with the UN SDGs.
Mission
To engage in research in advanced materials science and sustainable technologies to address global challenges and enhance India’s contribution to the achievement of UNSDG.
Organizational Structure
- Energy Materials and Technologies (EMT)
- Environmental Materials and Sustainability (EMS)
- Health and Sensing Technologies (HST)
- Cross-cutting Initiatives (CCI)
CAMAST will be structured into the following four interrelated divisions so as to generate information flow and collaboration.
Strategic Objectives
The specific objectives of CAMAST will encompass the following six dimensions:
- Academic Excellence and Research Innovation
- Industry-Academia Synergy
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives
- Knowledge Dissemination and Capacity-Building
- Talent Development and Mentorship
- Funding, Sustainability, and Circular Economy
The departments of physics and chemistry in physical sciences will coordinate the functioning of CAMAST at KCW