The Vision
TCG CREST aspires to be a world-leading research institute that unleashes the untapped and true potential of human talent.
As an institution , TCG CREST is especially dedicated to the three Ks: Knowledge Creation, Knowledge Application, and Knowledge Dissemination. The focus is on creating a strong network with highly reputed knowledge centres throughout the world: universities, research institutions, technology-driven global corporate entities, and academic communities. The goal is to inculcate a strong culture of continual knowledge exchange through research, student exchange, faculty exchange, joint projects, collaborative workshops, and participative seminars.
Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee
Founder and Chairman of TCG CREST
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Spot Light
TWAS Award for Prof. Satishchandra Ogale
November 15, 2024
We are delighted to share the news that Prof. Satishchandra Ogale, Director at RISE, TCG CREST has been awarded the prestigious 2026 TWAS Award...
High-Capacity Energy Storage for Renewable Power
November 12, 2024
A new zinc battery developed by researchers from RISE, TCG CREST and CDAC India Kolkata overcomes the problem of inhomogeneous electrode stripping/plating using a...
March 13, 2024
TCG CREST, affiliated with the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Government of India, is offering PhD programs in Science and Engineering for...
Job Opening in CQuERE, TCG CREST
November 7, 2024
Research Associate Position open in CQuERE, TCG CREST to work on Absolute Quantum Gravimeter.
November 7, 2024
CARE, TCG CREST organizes a One day Conference I-CANVAX 2024 in Kolkata, India on 12th December in the field of cancer vaccine development and...
October 23, 2024
In a breakthrough for sustainable energy, researchers from RISE, TCG CREST and IISERPune have developed a novel, high-performance nickel catalyst for Green Hydrogen production...
Groundbreaking study published in Nature
October 21, 2024
Researchers from CHINTA, TCG Crest; @MPFNeuro; & W. M. Keck Structural Biology Lab have discovered a new model—behavioural timescale synaptic plasticity (BTSP)
EM S Jaishankar’s fireside chat with Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee
October 9, 2024
Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee, Chairman TCG and founder and Chairman, TCG CREST, had hosted a fireside chat with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on the...
Some of our
Research Areas
The mission of TCG CREST is to conduct fundamental research at the frontiers of both science and technology. It seeks to encourage cross-pollination of ideas and concepts among the various research programs of the individual institutes within its umbrella. A few of the research areas are highlighted here. Please go through the details to get an exhaustive information of our research inititatives.
CQuERE
Quantum computation/simulation of quantum many-body systems could enable us to reduce the complexity of time-consuming calculations, thereby promising applications in topics such as drug design. It could also enable us to explore possibilities of quantum engineering using photons, as well as tackle issues related to climate modelling.
RISE
Research focuses on in the next-generation solid-state and Sodium ion, rechargeable & flexible battery technologies due to the advantages in safety, operating temperature range combined with potential high energy density in comparison to traditional liquid electrolyte-based systems.
Translational Research in Mathematics (TRIM)
IAI
TRIM focuses on foundational research in both fundamental and applied mathematics with the aim of translating research results to tangible contributions as is necessary in the modern realm of interdisciplinary advances in science and technology.
IAI
The research program in the Cryptography and Security group at IAI TCG-CREST focuses on the theoretical as well as the applied aspect of Cryptology and Security research.
Publications
Implementing research and publishing results in the form of scientific articles is crucial for the progress of science and technology. Scientific publications not only increases the depth of knowledge for the author(s) but more importantly results in a greater contribution of knowledge for others. TCG CREST always thrives to enrich the scientific community through publications.
View AllTCG CREST has set up the first campus in Sector V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. State-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities for the individual Institutes, spacious classrooms and technology interventions for executing both off-line and on-line academic classes and programs, conference rooms and other infrastructures provide the students and the faculty an ideal environment for creative exchanges and high-end research collaborations.
Purnendu Chatterjee
Chairman, TCG CREST
Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee is the Founder and Chairman of The Chatterjee Group (TCG) as well as the Chairman of TCG CREST. Founded in 1989, TCG is a premier private equity firm, with investments and operations spanning several continents and industries.
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Board of Directors, TCG CREST
An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and Director in various TCG Companies since 1995, Kishore has been actively involved in setting up operations of the Group in India since inception.
Read MoreSwapan Bhattacharya
Board of Directors, TCG CREST
Swapan bhattacharya, member of the Board of Directors of TCG CREST, is the Managing Director of TCG Lifesciences (TCGLS) and is responsible for the executive leadership and overall management of the company.
Read MoreJeremy Ranjan Ghose
Board of Directors, TCG CREST
Jeremy Ranjan Ghose Additional Director, Board of Directors, TCG CREST Mr. Jeremy Ranjan Ghose is the Managing Partner and CEO of Investcorp Credit Management (ICM) and is based in the United Kingdom. Mr. Ghose is the Chairman of the Global and European Investment Committees at ICM and a member of...
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Collaborations and Tie-ups
TCG CREST focuses on creating strong networks with reputed knowledge centres of the world – universities, research institutions, technology-driven corporations and academic communities. Collaboration in academic programs, research areas, and other outreach initiatives is critical to achieve the objective of being a truly successful institution in a knowledge-centric global world.
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Academic Programs
News & Events
View AllTWAS Award for Prof. Satishchandra Ogale
November 15, 2024
We are delighted to share the news that Prof. Satishchandra Ogale, Director at RISE, TCG CREST has been awarded the 2026 TWAS Award for Physics.
A Significant Step Toward High-Capacity Energy Storage for Renewable Power With the global push to shift away from fossil fuels, efficient energy storage solutions are essential to address the challenge of intermittent power supply that comes with renewables like solar. This calls for battery technologies that are stable, safe, and...
Position open in a BFI-BIOME funded research project
November 11, 2024
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for filling up of the post of a “Project Linked Personnel” for the BFI-Biome project in IAI, TCG CREST
Project Assistant Position at the Ray Lab, CHINTA, TCG CREST
November 11, 2024
Project Assistant Position at the Ray Lab, CHINTA, TCG CREST Are you passionate about science and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research? The Ray Lab (https://rayslab.github.io/) at CHINTA, part of TCG CREST, Kolkata, is seeking a Project Assistant to support our work on insect navigation and information processing in the...
November 7, 2024
CARE, TCG CREST organizes a One day Conference I-CANVAX 2024 in Kolkata, India on 12th December in the field of cancer vaccine development and discuss innovative strategies for combating cancer.