Interfaces between adjacent physical objects consist of very small or
thin structures with linear dimensions in the range of micrometers to
nanometers. At these small length scales, various types of
intermolecular forces have very strong influence on material properties
to be unique which differs from bulk material. Interfacial science
studies these different unique phenomena emerging from the small region
at interfaces and covers a wide range of interdisciplinary research
fields. Science of colloids, particulates and wettability are few
examples of vast sub domains that falls under interfacial science. The
area of Particles, Colloids and Interfacial Science due to it’s wide
range of practical relevance, is attracting large number researchers
across the globe to pursue inter disciplinary research and
collaborations. Hence, here at IIT Goa we established a center of
excellence to carry out multidisciplinary research in this area with
primary goal to develop cutting edge technical solution for challenging
industrial problems. The center focuses primarily on three main domains,
namely Particulates, Colloids, and Interfaces. Our present faculties
involved with the center have significant expertise in these domains. We
envisioned to develop this center as a platform for strong academic and
industrial research collaboration. Industrial consultancy, advanced
instrumentation development, short term course development for industry
are some of the center’s key activities along with academic research.