SJSCAR
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Centre for Advanced Research — developing low-cost analytical instruments, custom sensors, and socially relevant engineering solutions since 2014.
About the Centre
Advancing research through indigenous instrumentation and practical engineering that benefits universities, funding agencies, and society.
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Centre for Advanced Research (SJCAR) was established in 2014 to capitalise on the mature infrastructure of equipment and expertise at SCSVMV. The Centre channels these resources toward products that help educational institutions of higher learning achieve excellence in academic standards.
Centre Director
Research Focus Areas
SJCAR organises its work under three broad thematic areas.
Analytical Instruments
Low-cost import-substitution instruments for hands-on laboratory learning in colleges and universities.
Custom Instrumentation
Tailored sensors and electronics developed for funded research programmes and industry partners.
Societal Relevance
Applied engineering projects that address community needs and demonstrate practical innovation.
Development of Analytical Instruments
Ongoing projects supported by DST, the University, and in-house R&D.
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
DST-funded development of an inexpensive DSC using platinum RTD and thermopile sensors. A sensitive DTA prototype is already complete. Sep 2016 – Aug 2019 · Rs 8.66 lakhs
Acid Solution Calorimeter
University-funded research-grade calorimeter for measuring enthalpy of formation of inorganic compounds at 298 K. Jul 2018 – Dec 2019 · Rs 3.5 lakhs
Processor-Based pH Meter
Student-oriented low-cost pH meter with ambient temperature correction and user-friendly calibration for durable classroom use.
Completed Projects
Successfully delivered instruments and electronics for education and defence research.
Visible-Range Spectrophotometer
Single-channel absorption spectrophotometer with constant-deviation prism, wavelength display, and manual calibration for teaching Beer–Lambert's law.
Amperometric Oxygen Sensor
Custom electronics for DRDO-funded oxygen sensor — temperature control, current measurement, and 0–100% oxygen correlation. Completed Dec 2018 · Rs 18.4 lakhs
Projects of Societal Relevance
Under the minor project scheme, the University designed and demonstrated an electro-gym cycle — a car alternator driven by a gymnasium cycle for charging power batteries — fabricated and successfully demonstrated on campus.
Instruments & Demonstrations
Photographs of SJCAR facilities, prototypes, and completed instruments. Click any image to view full size.
