i. ADITYA-U: ADITYA-U is India’s medium-sized conventional air-core tokamak (major radius 0.75 m, minor radius 0.25 m), developed as the upgraded successor to the ADITYA tokamak, the country’s first indigenously developed magnetic confinement fusion device. The research work is aimed to support the development of operational scenarios, plasma-control techniques, and fusion technologies relevant to ITER and future fusion energy systems

ii. SST-1: SST-1 (Steady State Superconducting Tokamak-1) is India's first superconducting tokamak and was developed to advance magnetic confinement fusion research. It is designed for long-duration plasma operation, employing superconducting toroidal and poloidal field magnets. This tokamak features an array of advanced subsystems for plasma heating, including Electron Cyclotron Resonance Heating (ECRH) and Lower Hybrid Current Drive (LHCD), as well as various advanced diagnostics. The device is used to study plasma confinement, transport and stability, as well as plasma-wall interactions and steady-state operation. It also serves as a platform for developing technologies relevant to ITER and future fusion power reactors.

iii. ST: The Spherical Tokamak (ST) is a compact, low-aspect-ratio variant of the conventional tokamak. It is known for its ability to operate at a high plasma pressure relative to the magnetic field, which is a crucial advantage for future fusion reactors. This facility's primary objective is to conduct fundamental physics research into spherical tokamak equilibria, non-inductive plasma start-up and current sustainment, high-beta plasma operation and wall conditioning techniques.

i. LVPD (Large Volume Plasma Device) : A large-scale linear plasma facility designed to investigate fundamental plasma processes, turbulence, transport, nonlinear interactions, and plasma instabilities under well-controlled laboratory conditions. LVPD provides a versatile platform for validating theoretical and computational plasma models.

ii. Waves and Instability : This research area focuses on the excitation, propagation, and interaction of plasma waves, as well as the mechanisms responsible for plasma instabilities. These studies are essential for understanding energy transport and plasma behavior in laboratory and fusion plasmas.

iii. BETA (Basic Experiments in Toroidal Assembly) : BETA is a small toroidal plasma device used for fundamental plasma physics studies. This experimental facility is used to study plasma generation, confinement, transport, and wave–particle interactions.

iv. MULTI-CUSP : The Multi-Cusp Plasma Device employs cusp magnetic fields for plasma confinement and production. It is used to investigate plasma transport, plasma-wall interactions, sheath phenomena, and plasma processing applications under controlled laboratory conditions.

v. Magnetized Linear Plasma Devices : These devices generate well-characterized magnetized plasmas for studying transport, turbulence, plasma-material interactions, and wave phenomena. These experiments provide valuable insights into processes relevant to fusion devices and astrophysical plasmas.

vi. Complex Plasma : Complex plasma research explores plasmas containing charged microparticles or dust grains. These systems provide a unique platform to study fundamental processes such as collective dynamics, self-organization, and phase transitions at the kinetic level.

vii. Non-Neutral Plasma : Non-neutral plasma experiments study plasmas consisting predominantly of particles of a single charge species. The Non-Neutral Plasma Section is engaged in experimental research and facility development in non-neutral plasma physics, with emphasis on plasma confinement, stability, transport, wave–plasma interactions, and advanced diagnostic development.

viii. Laser Plasma : Laser-produced plasma facilities investigate laser–matter interaction, plasma formation, expansion dynamics, radiation emission, and high-energy-density plasma phenomena. These studies support applications in fusion, spectroscopy, materials science, and diagnostics development.

ix. Plasma Surface Interaction Facilities : These facilities study the interaction of plasmas with material surfaces, including erosion, deposition, sputtering, fuel retention, and material modification. Such investigations are critical for developing plasma-facing components for future fusion reactors.

i. Gyrokinetic Simulations : Gyrokinetic simulations provide a first-principles description of turbulence and transport in magnetized plasmas. These studies help understand energy and particle confinement in fusion devices and support the optimization of future reactor performance.

ii. Tokamak Start-up and Control Modelling : This research focuses on modelling plasma initiation, current ramp-up, equilibrium control, and feedback systems in tokamaks. The studies support reliable plasma operation, machine protection, and advanced control strategies for fusion experiments.

iii. Tokamak Physics and Fusion Reactor Modelling : This area investigates plasma equilibrium, stability, confinement, heating, and reactor-scale performance using theoretical and computational tools. The objective is to support the design and operation of next-generation fusion reactors.

iv. Laser–Plasma Interaction : Research in laser–plasma interaction explores the behavior of matter exposed to intense laser radiation. Topics include plasma generation, energy absorption, radiation emission, particle acceleration, and applications in fusion, diagnostics, and high-energy-density physics.

v. Tokamak Transport, Turbulence and MHD : This research examines plasma transport processes, turbulent fluctuations, and magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) instabilities that influence confinement and stability. Understanding these phenomena is essential for achieving efficient and sustained fusion performance.

vi. AI/ML for Fusion Plasmas : Artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques are applied to plasma diagnostics, disruption prediction, control systems, data analysis, and reactor optimization. These tools enable faster interpretation of experimental data and support intelligent fusion-device operation.

vii. Nonlinear Plasma Theory : This area develops theoretical models to understand nonlinear processes in plasmas, including wave–wave interactions, turbulence, self-organization, and instability evolution. Such studies provide fundamental insights into laboratory, space, and fusion plasmas.

viii. Fusion Technology Simulations : Computational modelling is used to study fusion reactor technologies, including plasma-facing components, thermal management, neutronics, electromagnetic systems, and engineering design. These simulations support the development of reliable fusion power systems.

i. Plasma Surface Engineering : Plasma surface engineering involves the modification of material surfaces to enhance properties such as hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, adhesion, wettability, and biocompatibility. Plasma-assisted processes including surface activation, cleaning, etching, coating deposition, and ion implantation are widely used in industries ranging from microelectronics and automotive manufacturing to biomedical devices and aerospace engineering. Specialized coatings are also being developed for fusion applications.

ii. Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Applications : Atmospheric pressure plasmas are produced at atmospheric pressure and do not require vacuum systems, making them attractive for large-scale industrial and biomedical applications. These plasmas are extensively used for surface treatment, sterilization, decontamination, wound healing, food processing, and pollutant removal. Their ability to generate reactive species at atmospheric pressure and near-room temperatures enables the treatment of heat-sensitive materials and biological tissues. Furthermore, these plasmas are highly useful in advanced oxidation processes.

iii. Environmental Applications : Plasma-based environmental technologies offer innovative solutions for pollution control and sustainable resource management. Applications include treatment of industrial exhaust gases, removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), wastewater purification, decomposition of hazardous chemicals, and greenhouse gas mitigation. Plasma processes provide highly reactive environments capable of breaking down pollutants with minimal secondary waste generation. Thermal plasmas are generated using plasma torches and high-current power sources at atmospheric pressure. They operate at temperatures exceeding 5000°C and are employed for the safe disposal of hazardous and infectious biomedical waste, as well as toxic industrial waste.

iv. Plasma Thruster Technology : Plasma propulsion systems utilize ionized gases to generate thrust for spacecraft and satellite missions. Compared to conventional chemical propulsion, plasma thrusters offer significantly higher fuel efficiency and longer operational lifetimes. Technologies such as Hall-effect thrusters, ion thrusters, and magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters play an increasingly important role in satellite station-keeping, deep-space exploration, and future interplanetary missions.

v. Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials Processing : Plasma-assisted techniques provide precise control over material synthesis, modification, and fabrication at micro- and nanoscales. Applications include thin-film deposition, nanostructure growth, surface functionalization, and advanced coating technologies. Plasma processing enables the development of novel materials with tailored electrical, optical, mechanical, and chemical properties for applications in electronics, energy storage, photonics, and biotechnology. Thermal plasmas are used to produce nanoparticles of metals and metal oxides. In addition, specialized dense tungsten coatings can be deposited in vacuum for fusion applications, while thermal barrier yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) coatings are developed for aerospace applications.

i. Upcoming colloquium (A brief write up including about the speaker and the abstract need to be displayed)

ii. Past colloquium (A table with name of speaker, title of talk, details of the presenter and a link to his/her talk as a table )

i. Upcoming seminar (A brief write up including about the speaker and the abstract need to be displayed)

ii. Past seminars (A table with name of speaker, title of talk, details of the presenter and a link to his/her talk as a table )

i. Upcoming conferences (A brief write up including them of conference or the poster be displayed)

ii. Past conferences (A table with name of conference and its theme need to display)