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About Us

The Centre for Advanced Computational Research (CACR) is a premier research and training organization committed to advancing scientific innovation through high-quality education, computational research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our mission is to empower students, research scholars, faculty members, and industry professionals with advanced computational methodologies that address complex scientific and engineering challenges.

Over the years, CACR has established itself as a globally recognized platform for research-oriented learning by delivering intensive, hands-on training in Computational Chemistry, Materials Science, Density Functional Theory (DFT), Rietveld Refinement of X-ray Diffraction Data, Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD), Molecular Modelling, and related computational techniques. Our programs are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world research applications, enabling participants to produce high-quality scientific research.

Leadership

CACR is led by Dr. Nikhil Aggarwal, an accomplished researcher in Computational Chemistry and Computational Materials Science, with extensive expertise in Density Functional Theory (DFT) and first-principles modelling.

Dr. Aggarwal earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in 2017 and holds both M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from the University of Delhi.

His research contributions include publications in internationally renowned journals published by organizations such as the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Wiley, along with an academic book published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing (Germany). He has also represented his research at the International Conference on Modern Computational Methodologies and Challenges held at the University of Washington, USA.

Beyond research, Dr. Aggarwal has delivered multiple invited expert lectures and has trained thousands of researchers worldwide through specialized computational science programs, making significant contributions to capacity building in computational research.

Academic Network

CACR is supported by an expanding network of distinguished academicians and researchers from premier institutions in India and abroad.

Our academic ecosystem includes:

  • An International Advisory Board comprising distinguished faculty members from IITs, NITs, BHU, ICT Mumbai, Higher Colleges of Technology (UAE) and other leading institutions.

  • External faculty members and research collaborators actively involved in curriculum development, expert lectures, and academic mentoring.

  • Project researchers and research scholars affiliated with premier institutions including IISc Bangalore, IITs, NITs, CSIR Laboratories, and international universities.

This collaborative environment enables us to continuously strengthen our training programs while promoting interdisciplinary research and international scientific cooperation.

Distinguished International Advisory Board

Featuring Faculty from IITs, NITs and Leading Academic Institutions

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Prof. (Dr.) Satyajit Banerjee

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Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur​

Feinberg Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

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Prof. (Dr.) Sumit Basu

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Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur â€‹

Postdoctorate: Netherlands at Delft University of Technology & University of Groningen

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Prof. (Dr.) Subrato Bhattacharya

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Professor

Banaras Hindu University

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Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan

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Associate Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad​

Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Government of Ontario, Canada

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Dr. Raghavendra S C

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Associate Professor

Higher Colleges of Technology

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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Dr. Satyadeep Waiba

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Assistant Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay​

Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of Bayreuth, Germany

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Dr. Suverna Trivedi

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Assistant Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur​

Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley

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Dr. Sonal Shrivastava

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Assistant Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna​

Visiting Researcher at Washington University St. Louis, USA

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Dr. Ambuj Kumar Gautam

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Assistant Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur​

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Dr. Madhusmita Mallick

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Assistant Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar

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Dr. Santanu Mandal

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Assistant Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar

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Dr. D N V V Konda Lutukurthi

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Assistant Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - ISM Dhanbad

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Dr. Manwendra Kumar Tripathi

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Associate Professor

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur

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Dr. Sadhika Khullar

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Associate Professor

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar

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Dr. Kumud Kant Mehta

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Associate Professor

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela

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Dr. Nabendu Paul

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Assistant Professor

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (NIT) Bhopal

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Dr. Paresh Salame

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Assistant Professor

Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai

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Dr. Anirban Dutta

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Assistant Professor

Malaviya National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jaipur

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Dr. Himanshu Pandey

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Assistant Professor

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (NIT) Surat

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Dr. Kaushik Talukdar

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Assistant Professor

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya

Our Vision

To become a globally recognized centre of excellence in computational research, scientific education, and interdisciplinary innovation by empowering researchers through advanced computational methodologies and international collaboration.

Our Mission

  • Deliver world-class, research-oriented computational training.

  • Advance scientific discovery through cutting-edge computational research.

  • Promote international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

  • Bridge the gap between theoretical science and practical research.

  • Inspire innovation by nurturing the next generation of researchers.

  • Build a globally connected community dedicated to research excellence.

Project Interns

Welcome to the Centre for Advanced Computational Research, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional training in the field of computational chemistry. Our program brings together candidates from various institutions around the globe, fostering a diverse and collaborative environment. Currently, interns are engaged in ten exciting Computational Chemistry Projects, gaining hands-on experience and expertise. We strive to equip our trainees with the skills needed to excel this rapidly evolving field. At the Centre for Advanced Computational Research, we are dedicated to helping you elevate your career opportunities through our exceptional Research Project Training Program. This program is specifically designed to focus on the latest advancements in Chemistry, ensuring that you not only gain valuable hands-on experience but also learn through innovative teaching methods. By participating in this program, you will have the chance to work on novel research projects that will be submitted for international publication under your name, ultimately strengthening your professional profile and enhancing your prospects for future job opportunities or higher studies.

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Abhishek Saini

M.Sc. Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, The University of Edinburgh

Group 1: Density Functional Theory studies of Berbernie based Molecules for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

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Franz Fernández

Researcher Scholar, National University of San Marcos, Peru

Group 2: Density Functional Theory studies of MAMC based Molecules for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

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Pulkit Dhankhar

Student, NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Group 5: Density Functional Theory Studies of azo-based dye for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

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Akanksha Sharma

M.Sc. Chemistry, IIT BHU

Group 4: Density Functional Theory Studies of Gold functionalized dye for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

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Harveer Singh

Research Scholar, IIT Patna

Group 2: Density Functional Theory studies of MAMC based Molecules for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

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Saleem Akbar

Research scholar, School of pharmaceutical education and research, Jamia Hamdard

Group 4: Density Functional Theory Studies of Gold functionalized dye for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

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Anuska Chakraborti

B. Sc, Student

Group 3: Density Functional Theory studies of C307 & C522B Molecules for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

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Shagul Hameed k

Research Scholar, University of Madras, Chennai, India

Group 5: Density Functional Theory Studies of azo-based dye for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

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Manan Kothari

M.Sc. Chemistry, IIT Palakkad

Group 2: Density Functional Theory studies of MAMC based Molecules for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

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Sneha Dey

B.Sc. (graduated), University of Calcutta

Group 1: Density Functional Theory studies of Berbernie based Molecules for Applications in Opto-electronic Devices.

Surajit Sarkar

PhD. Research Scholar

IISc Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Sayan Dutta

M. Sc.

Indian Association for the Cultivation Of Science

Kushal Chakraborty

Research Scholar

Korea national University of Transportation

Deepika

Student

IIT Madras

Nabin Basnet

Research Scholar

Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University/ Damak Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Susantha Kumara Ganegamage

Research Scholar

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Snehlata Katheria

Ph.D. Chemistry

Lucknow University

Sourav Sutradhar

Research Scholar

National Institute of Technology, Silchar

Suhail Ahmad

M. Sc.

HNB Garhwal University

Arshi khan

Research Scholar

Aligarh Muslim university, UP , India

Gulshan Kumar

Research Scholar

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology Patiala, Punjab, India

Jai Parkash

Research Scholar

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India

Shekhar

Research scholar

Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

Vajiha

Student

Vignan University

Easam Ram Kishore Kumar Dora

Research Scientist

NIT Warangal

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