2021 – Page 6 – The KGP Chronicle

Apr

14

2021

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SARS-CoV-2 Alters Lung Cell Metabolism – IIT Kharagpur Research Model Shows, Model Could Help Therapeutics

Spotlight Innovationcorona virus, CoronaVirus, Covid-19, GEMs, gene, genetic, Genome-scale Metabolic Networks, genomic, lung cell, metabolic, Metabolic Flux Analysis, metabolism, MFA, Multi-Omics Systems Biology, pathogen, SARS-CoV-2, therapeutic, virus

Model development by IIT Kharagpur researchers predicting alteration in metabolic reaction rates of lung cells post SARS-CoV-2 infection The research would lead to a better understanding of metabolic reprogramming and aid the development of better therapeutics to deal with the viral pandemics COVID-19 pandemic has been posing unprecedented threats to the whole world. Among its many perils is the cellular metabolic system of those who tested positive. Coronaviruses are known to hijack the metabolism of lung cells. This threat makes it absolutely imperative to understand the mechanism of metabolic reprogramming of host human cells by SARS-CoV-2. Researchers at IIT Kharagpur…

Apr

09

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

IIT Kharagpur’s Essential Oil Extractor to Economize Betel Leaf Oil Production in India

In-DepthAgricultural Engineering, betel leaf, commercialization, essential oil, extractor, farm, farm mechanisation, Food engineering, food technology

Antimicrobial and antioxidant rich betel leaf essential oil finds wide use in industrial applications including medicines, cosmetics and chewable mouth fresher The essential oil extractor reduces betel leaf wastage making essential oil production economically viable The process increases yield by 16%, reduces process time by 44% and energy input by 30% There have been many tales of Paan - in songs, history and literature, religion and culture for many millennia, across hierarchies of society, in South and South-East Asia. While the use of Paan as a mouth freshener is under the radar of health agencies for carcinogenic effects, however,…

Apr

06

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

IIT Kharagpur Law Students to Draft Real-time Patents for Institute’s Innovations

EventsIntellectual property, Intellectual property rights, IP Law, IPR, law, law school, LLB, patent, Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, technology and law

In 2006 IIT Kharagpur had introduced a new academic discipline in the IIT system - Intellectual Property Law, seed-funded by distinguished alumnus Dr. Vinod Gupta. Over the years, Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, the law school at IIT Kharagpur has not only expanded its scope across all academic verticals of law education but has emerged as one of India’s top law schools. With Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) still as the key domain, the school has been instrumental in promoting IPR workshops for young innovators. A few years back a drive was undertaken at the School to promote Geographical…

Mar

31

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

ERP Software Developed by IIT Kharagpur Adopted by other IITs

Spotlight Innovationcommercialisation, commercialization, ERP, product development, software

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software developed and extensively used by IIT Kharagpur is now to be adopted by IIT Ropar and IIT Jodhpur for institutional use. IIT Kharagpur has signed MoU with both the IITs for customization, installation and deployment of the ERP system. “This indigenously developed software was deployed across all major functions of the Institute, to improve organizational administration and shifting operations to e-management, through both intranet and internet as well as desktops and mobiles. Close to 2000 of our teaching and non-teaching staff and more than 14000 students are using this software regularly; additionally, a large…

Mar

30

2021

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By Poulami Mondal

Enhancing Global Imprint of IIT Kharagpur through Strategic Partnerships

EventsASEAN, BRICS, international, international outreach, International Relations, international students, internationalisation, study abroad, study in India

Exploring scaling-up of international outreach initiatives through dynamic and personalized approach as well as unique offerings at the institutional level. IIT Kharagpur has been scaling up its international relations activities since 2015. From setting up an International Relations Office to the hiring of staff, setting processes and systems and entering new collaborations. The Institute has also been engaging in various strategic partnerships in harmony with India’s global alliances and outreach goals. Recently the Director Prof. V K Tewari along with Associate Dean International Relations Dr. Anandaroop Bhattacharya and executives from the Office of International Relations, participated in three strategic events…

Mar

25

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

Ozone and Ultra-filter based manufacturing tech to extend shelf life of packaged Sugarcane juice

In-DepthAward, Food engineering, food packaging, food processing, invention, manufacturing, process technology, shelf life, shelf-stable, student achiever, sugarcane

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed new process technology based on ozonization and ultra filtration for manufacturing shelf-stable sugarcane juice Sugarcane juice is a refreshing drink with an enriched nutritional profile. The juice accommodates health components such as, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins (like Vitamins C&B) which offer quick relief from heatstroke, dehydration, constipation, jaundice, etc. by supplying instant energy. Owing to the absence of simple sugars and low glycemic index (30-40), its average intake by diabetic persons is also acceptable. However, the colour and flavour unique to the juice get deteriorated immediately after its extraction due to biological processes of…

Mar

24

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

Making Sanskrit Accessible through AI-based Text Processing

In-DepthAI, AIML, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, language processing, Machine Learning, ML, multilingual, Natural Language Processing, NEP, NEP 2020, NLP, Sanskrit, text processing

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur are making Sanskrit accessible with their Artificial Intelligence-based system for processing Sanskrit texts There has been a renewed interest in Sanskrit since the announcement of NEP 2020. Various academic institutions both at school education as well as higher education are adopting various approaches for improving the reach of the language through training programs, research and outreach initiatives. While various digital resources have improved the accessibility and use of world languages and even regional languages, Sanskrit presents unique challenges in automated computational processing. In addition to the sheer volume and diversity, both stylistic and chronological, found in…

Mar

22

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

IIT Kharagpur Wins the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 6.0

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A team of four undergraduate students from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur emerged as winners at the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 6.0, sponsored by Cushman and Wakefield, KI and IA: Interior Architects. The team comprised of Siddhant Samarth (Third Year Undergraduate, Department of Civil Engineering), Pratim Majumdar (Third Year Undergraduate, Department of Chemical Engineering), Rishita Raj (Second Year Undergraduate, Department of Mechanical Engineering) and Utkarsh Agrawal (Third Year Undergraduate, Department of Manufacturing Science and Engineering), and were guided by Prof. Jenia Mukherjee (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences). The team from IIT Kharagpur was one of the four teams…

Mar

22

2021

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By Poulami Mondal

AI in Manufacturing

Spotlight Innovationadvanced manufacturing, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Pandemic has hit us hard and has reset the entire manufacturing lookout. Thinking in the positive aspect, the pandemic has given us a chance to grow stronger, more resilient, and resourceful in terms of operation, maintenance, and sustainability. There was a point in time when people were perceiving Industry 4.0 as an opportunity for their businesses. The table has turned, and now, Industry 4.0 is a mandate as the concepts under its umbrella are the ones that will help in making manufacturing more resilient, stronger, and resourceful. AI is one of the core elements of Industry 4.0 and it encompasses…

Mar

19

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

IIT Kharagpur Spreading Health Awareness through Live Folk Art Performance

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Albert Einstein had once said, “If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you don't understand it yourself.” But the challenge of scientists, health workers and the administrative machinery, involved in communicating health awareness and promoting the adoption of new health habits, to large segments of people with varying levels of education and exposure remains an arduous task. In a diverse country like India which has close to 65% of the population living in a rural or semi-urban setup, 30% population devoid of literacy in addition to significant school drop-out rates, rural health communication, particularly in the pandemic situation, demanded novel…