SSN College of Engineering with its vision of being a centre of Excellence in IT and Emerging Technologies established the Centre for Crystal Growth in 2005 to carryout relevant and appropriate R and D and extensive work on this important interdisciplinary area.

The Centre for Crystal Growth (CCG) proposes to streamline and co-ordinate research activities in crystalline materials with Academic Institutions, Universities and Research Organisations. The centre aims to provide a pool of Crystal Growth experts to advise and assist students and industrial people in the area of crystal growth and technology ranging from construction to communication industry.

The centre will actively involve in collaborative projects with industry and government funding agencies. This includes R&D projects in aspects of crystal growth and technology. Moreover, the centre has identified specific niche areas for further research and development like nonlinear and ferroelectrics crystals, thin film technology for solar energy and photonic devices and various Crystal Growth techniques.