Manipal
Manipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP), Manipal
Innovate with integrity, execute with passion
We lead the pursuit of discovery in specialised physics
Internships and Placements
Innovate with integrity, execute with passion
We lead the pursuit of discovery in specialised physics
Internships and Placements
Established in 2008, the Manipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP), MAHE, is an interdisciplinary hub for advanced education and research in Photonics, Biophotonics, Nanoscience & Technology, Structural Biology and Environmental Sciences. MIAP is supported under the DST-FIST scheme and has received Centre of Excellence support from VGST, Government of Karnataka.
Through the Centre for Applied Nanosciences and Centre of Excellence for Biophotonics, MIAP advances research in areas such as laser spectroscopy, nanotechnology, optical diagnostics, plasmonics, optofluidics, crystallography and biophysics. Our research ecosystem currently accounts for 750+ research outputs and 35+ specialised research equipment assets, complemented by active collaborations spanning institutions across Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and Africa.
With our undergraduate and postgraduate programs, you gain extensive laboratory and project-based research exposure, supported by experienced researchers, advanced facilities, conferences, workshops and interactions with scientists from India and abroad we prepare you for careers in advanced research, academia, technology and industry.
MIAP
Programs
International Collaborations
The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an internationally affiliated institution with active partnerships with more than 250 leading universities around the globe. Our relations with institutions, government agencies, and organisations in study, research, and service facilitate your access to world-class institutions, experiences, and resources.
MAHE Student’s
Scholarship
New Age Infrastructure
Centre for Laser Spectroscopy
Develops optical diagnostic techniques for advanced clinical and biomedical applications.
Centre for Applied Nanosciences
Supports nanotechnology applications in photonics, biophotonics, and surface engineering.
Centre of Excellence for Biophotonics
Advances light-assisted technologies for innovative clinical applications.
MIAP
Student Life
We host regular conferences and workshops where you engage with global speakers and industry leaders. You are directed to international conferences convened by the likes of the American Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry, alongside Olympiads, hackathons and innovation fests. With an active SPIE chapter, initiatives by the Indian Physics Association, and outreach events for school children, you have ample avenues to express yourself scientifically. Our cultural clubs, sports and student councils, mentor-mentee programs, and the science club – Antimatter nourish you holistically.
MIAP
Student Life
We host regular conferences and workshops where you engage with global speakers and industry leaders. You are directed to international conferences convened by the likes of the American Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry, alongside Olympiads, hackathons and innovation fests. With an active SPIE chapter, initiatives by the Indian Physics Association, and outreach events for school children, you have ample avenues to express yourself scientifically. Our cultural clubs, sports and student councils, mentor-mentee programs, and the science club – Antimatter nourish you holistically.
Grow through clubs, sports, and mentorship
Explore science through conferences and innovation events
Engage with global speakers and industry leaders
At the Manipal Institute of Applied Physics, we are committed to building a globally distinguished environment where research-led education, fundamental discovery, and technological innovation converge. Our academic programmes are anchored in the foundations of physics and enriched by interdisciplinary research spanning advanced materials, photonics, nanoscience, computational physics, and emerging technologies. Internationally experienced faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, strong academic and industry partnerships, and an expanding portfolio of impactful publications and funded projects define our research ecosystem. We aspire to nurture intellectually curious, globally competent scientists and innovators; advance knowledge of enduring significance; and position the Institute as an internationally recognised centre for frontier research, transformative education, and meaningful societal impact.
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MIAP
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