The Chatterjee Group Centres for Research and Education in Science and Technology
Research University in Kolkata, India
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The Chatterjee Group Centres for Research and Education in Science and Technology or simply TCG CREST, is a multiple cross-disciplinary educational research centre deemed-to-be-university located in Salt Lake’s Sector V, West Bengal, India. It has five schools.[2] It was established in 2020 and is one of the first research-driven private university in India.[3][4][5]
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| Motto | Inventing Harmonious Future |
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| Type | Deemed to be University Research university |
| Established | c. 2020 |
| Founder | The Chatterjee Group[1] |
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| Chancellor | Purnendu Chatterjee |
| Vice-Chancellor | Malabika Sarkar |
| Location | , , India 22°34′30.75″N 88°25′9.1″E |
| Campus | Metropolis |
| Acronym | TCG CREST |
| Website | tcgcrestdtbu |
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History
A notable instance of this collaboration occurred on September 14, 2023, when senior AcSIR leadership visited the TCG CREST campus in Kolkata. During this visit, Documents were exchanged, Discussions were held to enhance their ongoing collaboration, symbolizing the strengthening of their partnership. The PhD degrees earned by students at TCG CREST were awarded by AcSIR.[6] To breaks traditional boundaries, launching research hubs in the UK, US, and Japan. Moving beyond its Kolkata roots, the institution prioritizes PhD innovation in AI and quantum science.[7] By bridging the gap between academia and industry, it creates a global ecosystem where talent drives the future of frontier technology.[8]
Academic Divisions
The institute consists of five schools, including the School of Natural Sciences; School of Mathematical and Computer Science; School of Health, Environment & Sustainability Studies; School of Humanities & Social Sciences; and School of Economics. Renowned Indian cryptologist Professor Bimal Kumar Roy (former Director, ISI Kolkata) is the chief architect of TCG CREST (DTBU). The IAI department at TCG CREST was initiated with a large number of his direct and indirect students, raising concerns about excessive reliance on a single academic lineage. [3]
Achievements
Professor Satishchandra B. Ogale, Director of Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (RISE) at TCG-CREST, Kolkata has been selected to receive the prestigious 2026 TWAS Award in Physics, Astronomy, and Space Sciences. This award, conferred by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).[9]
Scientists at institution, have pioneered a transformative sodium-ion battery capable of achieving a 94% charge in just five minutes. Eliminating reliance on lithium, cobalt, and nickel, this indigenous innovation utilizes earth-abundant materials to deliver a remarkable energy density of 180 Wh/kg. Designed for thermal stability and longevity, the battery sustains thousands of cycles with minimal degradation. This breakthrough signifies a strategic leap toward energy self-reliance, offering a sustainable, high-power alternative for electric mobility and grid storage.[10]
Researchers at campus have achieved a landmark breakthrough by resolving a sixteen-year bottleneck in quantum computing. Their pioneering Ψ-HHL algorithm optimizes the classic HHL framework, which was previously hindered by high "condition numbers" that rendered complex linear equations impractical to solve. By implementing an efficient error-subtraction technique, the team has enabled exponential speedups without exhaustive resource consumption. This advancement bridges the gap between theoretical potential and industrial application, significantly accelerating frontiers in drug discovery, materials science, and climate modeling.[11]
Researchers in Kolkata campus have achieved a pioneering breakthrough by developing human brain organoids to investigate Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type-12. By reprogramming patient cells into 3D "mini-brains," the team at TCG CREST can now observe neurological degeneration in real-time. This precision-medicine approach offers a transformative platform for drug discovery, specifically targeting genetic disorders prevalent within local Indian communities.[12]