Centre of Excellence
Kerala Institute of Science Technology and innovation
A Centre of Excellence of Kerala State Higher Education Council
The Kerala Institute of Science, Technology, and Innovation (KISTI) is a premier Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing scientific research, fostering innovation, and addressing pressing societal challenges. Established as a catalyst for transformative change, we strive to strengthen Kerala's research ecosystem while bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and real-world impact. Our mission is to drive sustainable development through knowledge creation, collaboration, and community-centric solutions.
Research Domains
One Health & AMR Surveillance
Molecular mechanisms of resistance, genomic surveillance, rapid diagnostics, and AI-driven outbreak prediction.
Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics
Gut microbiome research, host-microbe interactions, functional foods, and microbiome-based interventions.
Plant-Microbe Interactions & Agricultural Biotechnology
Plant transcriptome reprogramming, pathogen effector biology, susceptibility gene networks, and rhizosphere engineering.
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Genomics, transcriptomics, precision diagnostics, Nanopore sequencing platforms, and advanced multi-omics pipelines.
AI-ML
Artificial intelligence, machine learning models, AMR evolution prediction, drug discovery, and multi-omics data interpretation.
Nanobiotechnology for Biomedical research
Nanoparticle-assisted drug delivery, advanced biosensors, nanobiomaterials, and targeted therapeutic platforms.
Cell Biology
Cell signalling studies, regenerative biology, cellular dynamics, tissue engineering, and precision healthcare solutions.
Translational Research & Industry Partnerships
Technology validation, product development, IP generation, and collaborations translating research into practical solutions.
Innovation, Training & Scientific Outreach
Industry collaboration, technology transfer, startup support, intensive research training, and national services.
Campus & Laboratory Life
Initiate Academic Partnerships
Our facilities, computations nodes, and laboratory rosters are available for collaborative peer research. Get in touch with our division administrators.