State-of-the-Art
Research Infrastructure
World-class facilities, experimental stations, and cutting-edge analytical equipment enabling breakthrough research across food security and sustainable technologies.
Advanced Instrumentation & Infrastructure
Scientific Instruments & Analytical Equipment
Precision research instruments, accelerated speed breeding facilities, and field physiological systems supporting groundbreaking food security research.
Speed Breeding Facility Suite
State-of-the-art climate-controlled facility with automated photoperiod LED regimens to accelerate generation advance in wheat, rice, and pulses.
Speed Breeding Growth Chambers
Precision-regulated internal growth chambers maintaining continuous light cycles, vapor pressure deficit control, and rapid seed-to-seed turnover.
Central Research & Analytical Facility
Interdisciplinary research center housing core analytical benches, computational modelling units, and cross-institutional scholar workspaces.
Texture Analyzer
Precision mechanical testing instrument with multi-probe fixtures for measuring firmness, puncture resistance, and post-harvest shelf stability.
Thermo Cycler (PCR)
Programmable gradient thermal cycler for polymerase chain reaction amplification of targeted DNA/RNA sequences in crop genetics.
Gel Documentation System
High-resolution digital imaging darkroom for capturing, documenting, and quantifying fluorescent and UV-stained nucleic acid gels.
NanoDrop Spectrophotometer
Micro-volume UV-Vis spectrophotometer for instantaneous, accurate quantification of nucleic acids and proteins using minimal sample volumes.
Centrifuge (Refrigerated)
High-speed refrigerated centrifuge for temperature-sensitive sample fractionation in molecular biology and biochemistry applications.
Microscope with Camera
Advanced optical microscope with high-resolution digital imaging sensor for histological, cellular, and pathogen inspection.
Gel Electrophoresis Unit
Complete horizontal and vertical electrophoresis apparatus for size-based separation of DNA, RNA, and proteins.
Western Blot Apparatus
Semi-dry and wet electro-transfer apparatus for high-efficiency protein transfer and molecular immunodetection.
Ultra Water Purification System
Multi-stage Type I analytical-grade water purification system for sensitive molecular assays and HPLC analysis.
Spectro Fluorophotometer
High-sensitivity fluorescence spectrophotometer for quantitative determination of fluorophores in biochemical and food extracts.
Bio Safety Cabinet
Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinet providing HEPA-filtered laminar airflow for personnel, product, and environmental protection.
Deep Freezer (−80°C)
Ultra-low temperature laboratory freezer for long-term preservation of critical enzymes, primers, and biological reference samples.
Deep Freezer (−20°C)
Laboratory-grade preservation freezer for routine molecular reagents, buffers, and intermediate experimental samples.
Proteus Water Quality Sensor
Multiparameter real-time sensor array measuring BOD, COD, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity in reclaimed agricultural wastewater.
Porometer
Field-portable steady-state leaf porometer for accurate measurement of stomatal conductance, transpiration rates, and crop water stress response.
Li-Cor Photosynthesis System (Li-6800)
Next-generation portable gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence system for real-time field photosynthetic rate measurements.
Electrospinning Machine
High-voltage electrospinning system for the fabrication of biodegradable nanofiber scaffolds, active packaging films, and biosensor substrates.
Plant Growth Chamber
Microprocessor-controlled environmental chamber offering multi-tier programmable temperature, humidity, and photoperiod regulation.
Three-Gas Analyzer
Continuous analytical instrument for simultaneously measuring carbon dioxide, oxygen, and volatile emissions in controlled storage atmosphere experiments.
Core Research Facilities
Our Facilities & Research Centers
World-class research laboratories, smart climate-controlled greenhouse suites, and molecular facilities established across TIET, TAU, and PAU.
Gene-Editing & Crop Genomics Facility
Focus:CRISPR-Cas9 mediated gene editing, abiotic stress resilience, and crop nutritional bio-fortification using high-precision thermal cyclers.
Controlled Screening & Growth Suite
Focus:Automated climate-controlled growth suite equipped with real-time micro-climate regulation, humidity controls, and photoperiod lighting.
Speed Breeding Facility
Focus:Controlled-environment chambers with extended photoperiod LED lighting to accelerate plant generations and shorten breeding cycles.
Environmental Biotechnology & Research Facility
Focus:Interdisciplinary research facility housing molecular extraction, biopolymer synthesis, and wastewater treatment platforms.
Molecular Diagnostics & Electrophoresis Suite
Focus:Digital gel imaging, UV transillumination, and electro-transfer apparatus for high-sensitivity genetic resolution.
Food Texture & Quality Evaluation Lab
Focus:Precision mechanical texture analysis, puncture resistance profiling, and post-harvest produce shelf-life optimization.
Thapar Model — Wastewater Treatment
A pioneering solution for sustainable wastewater treatment and management with simple design, low operational cost, and one-time investment.
Screening Chamber
Three Wells System
Oxidation Pond
Thapar Model Overview
Field Research & Extension
On-ground research, drip irrigation systems, and field deployments across Punjab.
Drip Irrigation System
Field Research Site 1
Field Research Site 2
Sensor Deployment
Crop Monitoring
Digital Village Setup