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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Job Opening for a Content Manager
August 7, 2024
TCG CREST is looking for a full time Content Manager who will be engaged on an immediate basis.
Professor Goutam Mukherjee on Institute for Advancing Intelligence
July 27, 2024
We speak with Professor Goutam Mukherjee, Director of Institute for Advancing Intelligence (IAI), TCG CREST, to learn more about the institute’s mission, unique attributes,...
July 10, 2024
TCG CREST is seeking a Project Associate (PA) and a Research Associate (RA) to join the team at the Research Institute for Sustainable Energy...
Satishchandra Ogale, RISE on Sustainability
May 31, 2024
In this article, we speak with Prof. Satishchandra B. Ogale, Director of RISE, on THE RISE OF SUSTAINABILITY: Charting a Course Towards a Greener...
New Job Opening in FTSI, TCG CREST
April 10, 2024
Food Technology & Science Institute (FTSI) of TCG CREST invites applications for position of Food Microbiologist and Fermentation Technologist.
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.
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.
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.
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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 AllInterview of Professor Goutam Mukherjee
July 27, 2024
In this article, we speak with Professor Goutam Mukherjee, Director of Institute for Advancing Intelligence (IAI), TCG CREST, to learn more about the institute’s mission, unique attributes, and its vision for driving innovation across quantitative, computational, technological, and analytical domains in the years ahead. Please click here for the article.
Professor Satishchandra Ogale on Sustainability
May 31, 2024
In this article, we speak with Prof. Satishchandra B. Ogale, Director of RISE, under whose capable leadership the institute is poised to become one of India’s leading research and learning environments in current and next-gen battery chemistries and systems, clean energy, green fuels, and more. Please click here for the...
International Conference on 60 Years of DFT
May 8, 2024
TCG CREST along with IIT Mandi, IIT Ropar, IIT Guwahati, TIFR Mumbai and Uppsala University is organizing this Conference on July 21-26, 2024
Recognition of Narayan Changder, TCG CREST
May 1, 2024
Paper co-authored by Narayan Changder, an Assistant Professor in Institute for Advancing Intelligence, TCG CREST has been accepted for presentation at IJCAI 2024, the 33rd International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence
TCG CREST celebrates World Quantum Day
April 12, 2024
In celebration of this year’s World Quantum Day (WQD) on April 14, quantum enthusiasts from around the world is commemorating all the quantum pillars and domains as well as their history and applications.
