established at Anna University in 2005. The centre has been actively pursuing research in various aspects of nanoscience and technology including chemical, mechanical and biosynthesis of nanomaterials like semiconductor nanostructures, nanocrystalline thin films, carbon nanotubes and nanofibres, metallic nanoadhesives, polymer based nanocomposites and nanostructured ferroic materials. The centre has been offering M. Tech. course in Nanoscience and Technology since 2008, which is supported by DST-Nanomission with a multi-disciplinary curriculum. Notable alumni C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Tanjavur M. S. Ananth, IIT Madras Viveck Goenka, Indian Express Group Y. G. Mahendra, Tamil and Malayalam actor M. M. Murugappan, of Murugappa Group G. V. Prasad, Dr. Reddy's labs Thirumalachari Ramasami, Secretary to Government of India, Department of Science and Technology N. Sankar of Chemplast Sanmar N. Srinivasan, India Cements L. K. Doraiswamy Padma Bhushan Awardee in 1990 References External links Official website Engineering colleges in Chennai 1944 establishments in India Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Madras Colleges affiliated to Anna University Educational institutions established in 1944