MEMS & Microfluidics (CEMM)

VISION :
To be a state-of-the-art centre of excellence in the field of MEMS & Microfluidics providing quality interdisciplinary research and developing innovative microdevices

MISSION:

Carrying out research in emerging technologies in the area of MEMS & Microfluidics
Imparting knowledge, innovative ideas, critical thinking and skills
Providing consultancy and services to provide solutions to industries
Offering training programs to bring up technical personnel in the domain of micro-fabrication
Collaborating with Universities abroad for knowledge sharing in frontier technologies

Research Activities:
To carry out advanced interdisciplinary research activities in the area of MEMS & Microfluidics cater to the needs of the industry and society

Sponsored research projects
Conducting training programmes
Generating Intellectual Properties (IP) in terms of patents
Publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals
Conducting consultancy works for industries
Curriculum development based on research works
Collaborative research engagements with industries, national research laboratories and international Universities

Research Projects at CEMM:

S. No.	Title of the project	Funding Agency	PI/ Co-PI	Project Value (₹ in Lakhs)	Period
1.	CFD Simulation of Ring Laser Gyroscope	ARDB	Dr. N.M Sudharsan Dr. L. Sujatha	19.87	2 Years (2022–2024)
2.	Fabrication of On-Chip Polymer Microvalve Arrays for Microfluidic Systems	DST	Dr. L. Sujatha Dr. R. Sundar	147	2 Years (2020-2022)
3.	Development and Characterization of a Surface Acoustic Wave H2 Sensors	BRNS	Dr. L. Sujatha Dr. R. Sundar	35	2 Years (2020-2023)
4.	MEMS 3-axis Accelerometer for Vibration and Orientation Sensing	DST	Dr. L. Sujatha Dr. R. Sundar	80	3 Years (2019-2022)
5.	Micro GC column using microfluidic device with integrated heater	DRDO	Dr. L. Sujatha Dr. R. Sundar	137	4 Years (2018-2022)
6.	Fabrication of Low-Cost MEMS microfluidic devices using metal embossing technology on glass for lab on chip applications	DST	Dr. R. Sundar Dr. L. Sujatha	124	3 Years (2015-2018)
7.	Modeling & Analysis of Fused Quartz Pendulum Type Accelerometer	RCI, DRDO	Dr. R. Sundar Dr. L. Sujatha	9.45	1.5 Years (2017-2018)
8.	Development & analysis of Optimal Coating for HRG Components	RCI, DRDO	Dr. R. Sundar Dr. L. Sujatha	9.77	9 months (2017-2018)
9.	Fabrication of Low-Cost Hybrid Technology based MEMS Acoustic Transducer using Polyimide Membrane	DST	Dr. R. Sundar Dr. L. Sujatha	38.6	2 Years 2016-2018
10	Fabrication of an EIS Biosensor for Detection of Uric Acid Level in Human Body	UGC	Mrs. S.Suganthi Dr. L. Sujatha	4.1	2 Years 2015-2017
11	Fabrication of MEMS Accelerometer for vibration sensing in gas turbines	GTRE- DRDO	Dr. R. Sundar Dr. L. Sujatha	10	1 Year 2016-2017
12	Fabrication of Polymer micro molds for MEMS Biosensor using soft lithography techniques	DRDO	Dr. L. Sujatha Dr.B.Venkatachalapathy	21.686	2 Years (2014-2016)
13	Fabrication of MEMS devices with Thin Film technology	REC	Dr. L. Sujatha	11.3	1 Year (2014-2015)
14	Fabrication of Nano Oxide-Based Sensor on Stabilized Nano Zirconia for Detection of H2S	AERB	Dr. T. M. Sridhar Dr. L. Sujatha	25	3 Years (2013-2016)
15	Fabrication of Super Capacitors using Conducting Polymers Nanotubes for Automobiles	AICTE	Dr. L. Sujatha Dr.B.Venkatachalapathy	9.5	2 Years (2010-2012)
16	Establishment of National MEMS Design Centre (NMDC)	NPMASSGovt. of India	Dr. L. Sujatha	In kind (MEMS CAD tools)	3 Years (2009-2012)
Total Funding value				683.276
Infrastructure (clean rooms, Major Eqpt etc.) by REC				150