Bengaluru, India:
In a groundbreaking initiative, Jain College has launched the Dr. Chenraj Roychand Centre for Criminology and Forensic Studies (CRCCFS) at Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, V V Puram, Bengaluru. This cutting-edge research hub aims to revolutionize forensic science, criminology, and nanotechnology by integrating crime prevention strategies with advancements in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and tissue engineering.
The research centre is actively engaged in the development of nanomaterials with a range of applications in forensic science, real-time crime investigation, and the detection of drugs and explosives. These advanced nanomaterials, which exhibit excellent optical and fluorescent properties, are being explored for their potential in biosensor devices and fingerprint analysis. Furthermore, the Dr. Chenraj Roychand Centre is working on the creation of nanofibers aimed at producing biomedical devices such as knee implants, offering significant societal benefits. Additionally, conductive nanomaterials are being utilized to advance the development of energy storage solutions, including super capacitors.
This is the only college where first- and second-year pre-university students have access to cutting-edge facilities such as the Nano Electrospinning Unit, CH Instrument, Dark Room with UV Radiation Chamber, and Autoclave techniques. These state-of-the-art resources enable students to develop nanomaterials and assess their functional properties, leading to the publication of research articles in high-impact Elsevier journals.
The center is led by Dr. Chenraj Roychand, Chairman of Jain University, with pioneering efforts from the Principal, Dr. S.N. Nataraj, along with Dr. Nandini Robin Nadar, Director of the R&D Centre, alongside a dedicated team of research scholars and faculty. Remarkably, pre-university students have already published 11 research articles and are successfully developing biosensors and super capacitor devices using graphene oxide-based nanocomposites and advanced nanotechnology techniques. This is a groundbreaking achievement, as PU College students are now competing on par with graduate-level researchers in the rapidly evolving field of technology.
The research contributions of pre-university students have gained global recognition, with Bridgewater University in Boston, USA, expressing great enthusiasm. They have actively sought to strengthen research exchange and academic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, V.V. Puram
