1. Centre for Drug Discovery and Development

Centre for Drug Discovery and Development (CDDD) was established in the year 2013 at the University with the goal to discover new chemical entities (NCEs) from natural resources to fight against life threatening infectious diseases like TB and HIV and non infectious diseases like cancer, diabetes, etc. The centre is having dedicated BSL III facility for anti TB, anti viral and anti cancer screening of natural and synthetic molecules. The centre is functioning as four major divisions such as bioprospecting, bioactivity, medicinal chemistry and proteomics & genomics. .Read More
Contact : Dr. M. Radhakrishnan - [email protected]
2. Centre for Laboratory Animal Technology and Research

The Centre for Laboratory Animal Technology and Research is a new milestone of Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology . It is a state-of-art CPCSEA approved, GLP complaint lab animal facility on par with international standards. It is uniquely designed with foreign expertise to play a vital role in the global research scenario. This research centre includes sophisticated laboratories and equipments, especially for lab animals research, ultimately for the benefit of research scholars/ scientists from various disciplines.Read More
Contact : Dr. B. Sheelarani - [email protected]
3. Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences

The Centre was emerged from the Nanomedicine and Drug Discovery Lab in 2012 at the University campus to accomplish the goal of enhancing advanced research in the area of nanomedicine and drug discovery. Further the lab was expanded as Molecular and Nanomedicine Research Unit in 2014. The leading area of research includes Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative disorders, Infectious Disease Biology, Nutritional Physiology, Cardiovascular Biology, Cancer Biology, Organic Chemistry, Regeneration and Stem Cell Biology. In recognition of the research progress and academic activities the Molecular and Nanomedicine Research Unit has been elevated as Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences from 2019 for further research developments. In addition to research, the Centre also conducts training programs, workshops and conferences. The Centre is undertaking research and development projects from various agencies and research organizations in India and abroad.Read More
Dr. S. Johnson Retnaraj Samuel - [email protected]
4.Centre for Ocean Research

Centre for Ocean Research (COR) is one of the premier research and innovation centres managed by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology to focus on Marine Science Research and Technology. COR was established in 2007 as a joint initiative by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) Chennai and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology to encourage targeted sectors of Ocean Research. The main role of the centre is to facilitate a platform to the student communities from the Schools and Departments to utilize the high end instrumentation related to ocean science and research. COR is supported by the Department of Science and Technology for establishing the FIST facility, and recognized as the nodal center for Marine Biotechnological Studies by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and established with Earth Science & Technology Cell (ESTC).Read More
Contact : Dr. B. Sheelarani - [email protected]
5.Centre for Aquaculture

The Centre for Aquaculture (CFA), established in 2015 at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, is a multidisciplinary research and innovation centre committed to advancing sustainable aquaculture through excellence in research, education, technology development, and industry collaboration. The Centre conducts cutting-edge research in marine ornamental fish breeding, finfish and shellfish culture, live feed and microalgae production, aquatic animal health, molecular diagnostics, probiotics, vaccines, aquatic biotechnology, and environmental sustainability. Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory and hatchery facilities, the Centre undertakes nationally funded research projects and promotes innovation, technology transfer, product development, and entrepreneurship. Through hands-on training, internships, collaborative research, and skill development programmes, the Centre strives to develop sustainable aquaculture technologies, conserve aquatic biodiversity, strengthen the Blue Economy, and contribute to food security and livelihood development.Read More
Contact : Dr. M. V. Rajeswari - [email protected]
5.Centre for Modern Organic Agriculture Research

Centre for Modern Organic Agriculture Research (CMOAR) was established to promote sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture through research in organic farming, agricultural microbiology, and bio-based technologies. The Centre develops eco-friendly agricultural solutions and collaborates with the Research Institute of Modern Organic Agriculture (RIMOA), King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, and the Association of Agricultural Technologists in Southeast Asia (AATSEA), Thailand, to advance research, innovation, and capacity building.Read More
Contact :Dr. V. Gopikrishnan - [email protected]
