ACU's central research infrastructure facility housing 37 instruments worth INR 3 Crore across 3 focus areas — an open-access hub for cutting-edge basic, targeted, and applied research serving all faculties.
The Centre for Research & Innovation (CRI) was established in 2020 to strengthen research capacity across all disciplines at Adichunchanagiri University. The facility houses 37 major analytical, biological, and materials-science instruments worth INR 3 Crore, supported by 11 dedicated faculty members.
CRI serves as the backbone of ACU's research infrastructure, operating on a booking-based open-access model to maximize instrument utilization and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The Research Division facilitates cutting-edge basic, targeted, and applied research — providing shared instrumentation and technical support to faculty and research scholars.
Both internal ACU researchers and approved external researchers can access CRI equipment through the Service Request Form (SRF) system, with published analysis charges available on the ACU website.
CRI supports research across 3 core focus areas — Biopolymers, Nanotechnology, and Cellular & Molecular Biology — with 11 faculty members and 6 equipment disciplines providing specialized instruments and technical expertise for advanced scientific investigation.
PCR systems, gel documentation, refrigerated centrifuges, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry for genomic and proteomic research.
High-performance liquid chromatography, dissolution testing, and viscometry for drug compound analysis and formulation development.
SEM/TEM sample preparation, thermal analysis, particle sizing, and surface characterization for advanced materials research.
Spectrophotometry, chromatography, and elemental analysis for quantitative chemical characterization of samples.
Ultra-low temperature freezers and liquid nitrogen systems for biological sample preservation and cold-chain research applications.
Molecular docking, bioinformatics workstations, and simulation tools for computational chemistry and data analysis.
Complete inventory of 37 major instruments worth INR 3 Crore. All equipment was procured between 2020–2021 and is maintained under annual service contracts. Filter by discipline below.
2020
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer · 185–900nm range
2020
Semi-Preparative Column · Compound Separation
2020
Inverted Binocular Microscope · Digital Camera
2020
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer · Chemistry
2020
Spectrophotometer · Quantitative Analysis
2020
Electronic Balance · Precision Weighing
2020
Refrigerated Centrifuge · Sample Separation
2020
PCR System · DNA Amplification
2020
Gel Documentation · Imaging & Analysis
2020
Centrifuge · High-Speed Separation
2020
Water Bath · Temperature Control
2020
Orbital Shaker · Sample Mixing
2020
Water Purification · Ultra-Pure Water
2021
Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer · Sample Preservation
2020
Dissolution Testing · Drug Release Analysis
2020
Viscometer · Rheological Analysis
2021
Particle Size & Zeta Potential Analyzer
2020
Sonication · Sample Preparation
Showing 18 of 37 instruments. Additional items include pH meters, vortex mixers, water purification systems, and specialized glassware.
Meet the 11 dedicated faculty members and staff who drive research excellence at the Centre for Research & Innovation.
Professor and Dean (Research)
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Scientific Officer
CRI operates on a booking-based access model. All researchers must submit a Service Request Form (SRF) before using any equipment.
Instrument usage charges are applicable for both internal and external users. Internal ACU researchers receive subsidized rates. Full schedule of charges is available through the CRI office and the ACU website.
Centre for Research & Innovation, Adichunchanagiri University, B.G. Nagara — 571448, Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka, India.
Download the SRF (PDF) to submit instrument-booking requests through the CRI office. Required for both internal and external researchers.
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Published instrument usage charges for internal ACU researchers and approved external users. Includes per-sample and per-hour rates.
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Access forms, guidelines, and documentation related to CRI equipment and services.
Download the SRF to submit instrument booking requests through the CRI office.
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