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WeNet: The Internet of Us
WeNet will create a platform to enable people to support each other transcending geographical and cultural backgrounds.It is funded by Horizon 2020 (the biggest EU Research and Innovation program) and was launched at the Department of Information
Modeling fMRI BOLD Correlates of Neural Circuit Activity
Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) signals are the responses of functional magnetic resonance imaging techniques used to understand brain state and function in neurology.
Designing a BMI-based robotic arm using EEG and motor articulation control
In this project, we will use EEG recordings to control robotic arm by extracting left and right side motor imagery movement patterns. We will develop and use feature extraction methods to extract the required features from the pre-processed
Studies On Antagonistic Effects Of Partially Purified Bacteriocins From Microflora Of Fermented Vegetables Against Enteric Pathogens
Bacteriocins are antimicrobial peptides produced by bacteria that kill or inhibit the growth of other bacteria.
In vitro studies on pharmacological potential of mycoendophyte of Simarouba glauca
The exploration of endophytes is still an emerging field. Almost all plants seem to deliver endophytes with promising contents and activities. Simarouba glauca has a long history in herbal medicine as antiparasitic, antidysentric, antipyretic and
A study on the utilization of student welfare schemes offered by Government of Tamil Nadu in Coimbatore district.
The project titled A study on the utilization of student welfare schemes offered by Government of Tamil Nadu in Coimbatore district, is funded by Indian Council Of Social Science Research. The investigators of the project are R.Gowtham, Dr.
WeNet: The Internet of Us
WeNet will create a platform to enable people to support each other transcending geographical and cultural backgrounds.It is funded by Horizon 2020 (the biggest EU Research and Innovation program) and was launched at the Department of Information
Technology inputs in promoting indigenous food recipes of Irulas and Kurumbas tribes and empowering disadvantaged youth of Masinagudi and Ebbanad village of The Nilgiri District
The project titled Technology inputs in promoting indigenous food recipes of Irulas and Kurumbas tribes and empowering disadvantaged youth of Masinagudi and Ebbanad village of The Nilgiri District, is funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The
A Service - Oriented Pervasive Framework for Smart Hospitals
The project titled A Service - Oriented Pervasive Framework for Smart Hospitals, is funded by NRDMS/DST. The investigators of the project are Dr. Vidhya Balasubramanian, Dr. G.Jeyakumar, Dr. C.K.Shyamala. The duration of the project is 24 months
A Framework for event modeling and detection for Smart Buildings using Vision Systems
The project titled A Framework for event modeling and detection for Smart Buildings using Vision Systems, is funded by DST(NRDMS). The investigators of the project are Dr. Latha Parameswaran, Dr.T.Senthil Kumar. The duration of the project is 24
Nano-Fibre Scaffold Electrodes based on Mn02 and Polymer/Carbon Composites for High Performance Storage Device
Manganese dioxide (MnO2) is a technologically important material and has been extensively studied due to its potential uses in non-volatile memory devices, gas sensors and batteries.
Combining Solar Cells with Supercapacitors and Batteries Integrated Nanomaterial based Photovoltaic Storage Devices
This project has been developing nanostructured thin film electrical storage materials with high surface area and storage capacity. A range of nanomaterials is being investigated, such as, nanocarbon, metal
Center for Excellence on Integrated Nanomaterial based Photovoltaic Storage Devices
This center established in 2008 with funding from DST to develop a high efficiency solar cell based on the use of nanostructured electrodes and a dye sensitized approach. Currently this research involves a combination of the use of organic and
Electro Nanoprocessing of Semiconductor Nanotube Arrays for High Efficiency Photovoltaics
The focus of this project is to develop a biofuel cell that is capable of powering medical devices and mobile electronic devices. This research involves fabricating 3-D
Nanostructured Thin Films of Composites Synthesized by Spray Coating Technique for Corrosion and Wear Resistance Applications
The project titled "Nanostructured Thin Films of Composites Synthesized by Spray Coating Technique for Corrosion and Wear Resistance Applications" is funded by DRDO, India. Dr. Sivakumar M., Associate Professor, Department of Sciences, School of
Synthesis of Nanostructured Transition Metal Oxide Thin Film Coatings on Steel Substrates by Dip Coating for Corrosion and Wear Resistance Applications
The project titled "Synthesis of Nanostructured Transition Metal Oxide Thin Film Coatings on Steel Substrates by Dip Coating for Corrosion and Wear Resistance Applications" is funded by Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham. Dr. Sivakumar M., Associate
Low Cost Synthesis of CdS Nanostructures
The project titled "Low Cost Synthesis of CdS Nanostructures" is funded by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Dr. Sivakumar M., Associate Professor, Department of Sciences, School of Engineering, Coimbatore, is the investigator of the project.
Nanostructured iron-based mixed metal oxide photovoltaic thin films
The project titled "Nanostructured iron-based mixed metal oxide photovoltaic thin films" is funded by DST-SERB, India. Dr. Sivakumar M., Associate Professor, Department of Sciences, School of Engineering, Coimbatore, is the investigator of the
A study on the utilization of student welfare schemes offered by Government of Tamil Nadu in Coimbatore district.
The project titled A study on the utilization of student welfare schemes offered by Government of Tamil Nadu in Coimbatore district, is funded by Indian Council Of Social Science Research. The investigators of the project are R.Gowtham, Dr.
Amrita Center for Entrepreneurship
ACE is instituted with the objective of infusing entrepreneurial spirit to help budding talents achieve their goals with the institution’s excellent infrastructure, mentoring and technical assistance.
Sustainability Initiative (Amrita and Deakin University, Australia)
This lab is set up between the Amrita School of Business and Centre for Sustainable and Responsible Organisations (CSARO) of Deakin University , Australia to conduct Business research in India, especially with focus on Corporate and Social
Amrita Hospital Information System (AHIS)
Amrita Healthcare Informatics Suite is a demonstration of Amrita’s leadership in research and development of state-of-the- art technologies.
Psychological and Economic Impact of Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) on Indian Families
This study attempts to analyze, in a prospective manner, the psycho-social and economic impact of surgery for CHD on Indian families.
Identification and Characterization of Anti-Microbial Compounds(s) and Adhesins Produced by Lactobacillus Fermentum (L.fermentum)
Multidrug resistant microbial infections are difficult to treat with common antibiotics, and incidences of infections caused by such strains are increasing day by day.
Computer based Medical Simulation (MEDSIM)
In collaboration with the Medical Informatics Group, CDAC Trivandrum, the MEDSIM project will design and develop Computer based Medical Simulations that will allow students pursuing medical sciences to visualize, learn, practise and experience a
Structural Modifications of Antimicrobial Chitosan
Studies on structural modifications of antimicrobial chitosan (Rs. 10,000, funded by Kerala State Science, Technology and Environment for a period of one year from July 2012 to June 2013).
ConnectOne
ConnectONE is a joint venture of The National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST, Govt. of India) and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham to bring together Entrepreneurs and
Green Campuses
The Green Campuses Initiative by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham encourages all Indian educational institutions to pay special attention to the areas of waste, energy, water, building technologies & landscaping and make a firm commitment for
E-Learning Technologies and Software
mySangham is an online portal and community that will bring skill based education and employment within reach of everyone. The portal enables anyone to upload multilingual content that would be accessible to all especially the mobile-first, cloud
Computer based Medical Simulation (MEDSIM)
In collaboration with the Medical Informatics Group, CDAC Trivandrum, the MEDSIM project will design and develop Computer based Medical Simulations that will allow students pursuing medical sciences to visualize, learn, practise and experience a
Impact of Board Structure on Performance of SOEs and Private Sector Firms in India
This is a project on Corporate Governance Challenges. Over the last three decades, the Government of India has undertaken several reform measures to improve the profitability
Amrita Center for Entrepreneurship
ACE is instituted with the objective of infusing entrepreneurial spirit to help budding talents achieve their goals with the institution’s excellent infrastructure, mentoring and technical assistance.
Sustainability Initiative (Amrita and Deakin University, Australia)
This lab is set up between the Amrita School of Business and Centre for Sustainable and Responsible Organisations (CSARO) of Deakin University , Australia to conduct Business research in India, especially with focus on Corporate and Social
The Discovery of MicroRNAs (miRNAs) that Regulate the Expression of Gelatinase A (Matrix metalloproteinase-2/MMP-2) and B (Matrix metalloproteinase-9/MMP-9) in Colon Cancer Cells
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short double stranded RNAs that are produced endogenously in mammalian cells, and control the regulation of many target genes at the post-transcriptional level. There are many reports of the misregulation of these miRNAs in
Modulation of MicroRNA and Transcriptional Regulation of MMP-2 by Natural Products in Human Breast Cancer Cells
India is rich in plant biodiversity, and that has been utilized extensively in traditional medicine. In collaboration with Dr.
Neurophysiological Recording and Modeling Fast-response Timing of Granule and Golgi Cell Responses for Cerebellar Function
One main issue for cerebellum-based robotic models is to understand information processing in the cerebellar circuit in order to reproduce artificial networks able to perform analogous tasks in robotic control systems.
Inventory of Vegetation with special reference to Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Documentation of Traditional Knowledge – in the Walayar Valley, Western Ghats
A tropical forest, with its varied life forms, provides an array of resources and services, making life possible on earth. The major beneficial components include food, medicine, clothing and
Synthesis of Intermediate Analogues for Biologically Active Molecules
Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid with a bright yellow color, is easily seen in most of the herb materials when found in significant amounts. Among Chinese herbs, the primary sources for
Nano-Fibre Scaffold Electrodes based on Mn02 and Polymer/Carbon Composites for High Performance Storage Device
Manganese dioxide (MnO2) is a technologically important material and has been extensively studied due to its potential uses in non-volatile memory devices, gas sensors and batteries.
Combining Solar Cells with Supercapacitors and Batteries Integrated Nanomaterial based Photovoltaic Storage Devices
This project has been developing nanostructured thin film electrical storage materials with high surface area and storage capacity. A range of nanomaterials is being investigated, such as, nanocarbon, metal
Center for Excellence on Integrated Nanomaterial based Photovoltaic Storage Devices
This center established in 2008 with funding from DST to develop a high efficiency solar cell based on the use of nanostructured electrodes and a dye sensitized approach. Currently this research involves a combination of the use of organic and
Electro Nanoprocessing of Semiconductor Nanotube Arrays for High Efficiency Photovoltaics
The focus of this project is to develop a biofuel cell that is capable of powering medical devices and mobile electronic devices. This research involves fabricating 3-D
Remote Patient Monitoring System
The project aims at design and development of affordable sensor system that could be integrated as an inexpensive patient monitoring systems, capable of monitoring multiple vital physiological parameters like BP(Blood Pressure), SpO2(Blood
Micronet - Mobile Infrastructure for Coastal Region Offshore Communications & Networks
MICRONet evaluates the technological options to provide an effective and reliable way for the fishermen to communicate amongst themselves and with the shore during emergencies and other times using text/email messages and/or voice calls.
Amrita Wireless Sensor Network for Landslide Detection System for Himalayas
This project is to develop and deploy an integrated real-time landslide monitoring and detection system using emerging wireless sensor network technology. The landslide monitoring and detection system will be used for the prediction of rainfall-
National Knowledge Network (NKN): A Gateway to Global Classroom
This proposal seeks to Architect, Design, Develop and deploy a Cross-functional, Multi-Media, Multi-Channel, High Definition, Interactive, Immersive, Adaptive Classroom experience– a University without walls and borders, that effectively uses
Remote Triggered Wireless Sensor Network Lab
As wireless sensor networks (WSN) are emerging worldwide, the lack of e-learning facilities degrades the availability and usage of WSN applications, mainly in universities. The Remote Triggered Wireless Sensor Network Lab aims in providing an
