The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art research centre aimed at advancing AMOLED display technology for devices such as smartphones, tablets, watches, and wearables.
The newly launched AMOLED Research Centre (ARC), designated as a National Centre of Excellence, is supported by funding from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Tata Sons. The Centre seeks to bolster India’s ambitions in establishing a domestic display manufacturing industry.
Located in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Madras, the Centre is equipped with advanced clean rooms and facilities, including an OLED cluster for multilayer growth and precise patterning of displays. A key area of focus is the development of a novel patterning technique aimed at reducing capital expenditure for display production, paving the way for modular micro-factory manufacturing processes.
The Centre was inaugurated on 21 December 2024 by S. Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY, in the presence of senior officials, faculty, and researchers, including Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, and Dr. Debdutta Ray, Principal Investigator of the ARC.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, S. Krishnan said, “The AMOLED Research Centre is a vital step toward fostering innovation and self-reliance in India’s industrial ecosystem. The Centre’s focus on economies-of-speed in production techniques is poised to transform the display manufacturing sector. This will enable modular micro-factories and strengthen India’s position in the global AMOLED market.”
The ARC is unique in India, possessing the capability to develop smartphone-sized AMOLED displays. According to Dr Debdutta Ray, the Centre’s Principal Investigator, “The research at ARC is focused on engineering techniques that utilise economies-of-speed, moving away from the traditional economies-of-scale model. This approach aims to create a modular production system with shorter fabrication times and adaptable manufacturing processes.”
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In addition to AMOLED displays, the Centre is working on OLED lighting and organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices for mobile power sources. Its facilities include tools for device characterisation, enabling researchers to study optoelectronic properties and refine technologies for global markets.
Director of IIT Madras, Prof. V. Kamakoti, emphasised the Centre’s potential impact, stating, “The ARC represents a significant leap for India’s semiconductor and display technology industries. It is poised to address the growing demand in the USD 15 billion global AMOLED market.”
The ARC’s novel research and innovative approach aim to position India as a leader in advanced display technology, supporting both domestic manufacturing and export opportunities.
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