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
Suprakash Das receives CFO of the Year Award
March 18, 2024
TCG CREST is delighted to announce that Suprakash Das, Director, Finance of TCG CREST has received the CFO of the Year Award at the...
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...
Nature India interviews Sumantra ‘Shona’ Chattarji
March 4, 2024
Explore Nature India’s interview with Sumantra ‘Shona’ Chattarji, the founder of Kolkata’s Centre for High Impact Neuroscience and Translational Applications (CHINTA), shedding light on...
Anant Jain awarded the Max Planck Partner Group
March 4, 2024
Dr. Anant Jain's appointment as head of the Max Planck Partner Group at CHINTA in Kolkata reflects his exceptional expertise and signifies a prestigious...
Walter Kohn Centenary Celebration
April 28, 2023
TCG CREST organized a Symposium on March 9 and March 10, 2023 to celebrate the Birth Centenary of Nobel laureate Walter Kohn, an iconic...
Mind of a Genius – Ray and his Kheror Khata (Film book)
July 24, 2021
This project is based primarily on Satyajit Ray’s Kheror Khatas (Film Books) of the film ‘Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne’ which are presented through a...
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.
CHINTA
Neurodegenerative and Neuropsychiatric diseases are global public health threats. Absence of interdisciplinary approach is one of the main reasons for failure to discover new medicines and therapies. The core research area of CHINTA focuses on this translational neuroscience from discovery to delivery.
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.
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.
Read MoreKishore Bhattacharya
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 MoreS. Shankar Sastri
Board of Directors, TCG CREST
Dr. S. Shankar Sastry, a member of the Board of DIrectors of TCG CREST, is currently the Dean of Engineering at University of California, Berkeley and the faculty director of the Blum Center for Developing Economies.
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 MoreCollaborations 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 AllSuprakash Das receives CFO of the Year Award
March 18, 2024
TCG CREST is delighted to announce that Suprakash Das, Director, Finance of TCG CREST has received the CFO of the Year Award at the prestigious Business Leader of the Year Award 22nd Global Edition 2024 and World HRD Congress 32nd Edition held at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
Positions open in CHINTA, TCG CREST
March 15, 2024
Centre for High Impact Neuroscience and Translational Applications CHINTA), TCG CREST is inviting applications for recruitment of two Project Research Scientists on an immediate basis. Click on the links to find the details: Name of the Post: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Name of the Post: Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) Please...
PhD Admission for August, 2024
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 the academic session August, 2024. For details please click here.
National Science Day 2024 Celebration
March 4, 2024
Excitements in Technology Driven Science TCG CREST celebrated the ‘National Science Day’ on 5th March, 2024 with a one day session on ‘Excitements in Technology driven Science.’
Recogniton for Anant Jain, CHINTA, TCG CREST
March 4, 2024
Dr. Anant Jain's appointment as head of the Max Planck Partner Group at CHINTA in Kolkata reflects his exceptional expertise and signifies a prestigious collaboration advancing research in neuroscience at CHINTA.