March 2025 – The KGP Chronicle

Mar

26

2025

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Tropical Shifts Fuel Enhanced Melting of West Antarctic Ice Shelves

Environment, Environment & Social Impact, Research, Researcher, Social ImpactAntarctic climate, atmospheric changes, atmospheric circulation, climate model simulations, climate models, cryospheric changes, Earth, El Niño, environment, global sea-level rise, ice sheets, ice shelves, interannual climate events, Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation, Melting Icecaps, polar regions, Ross-Amundsen Sea, sea surface temperatures, South Pacific Convergence Zone, Southern Annular Mode, surface melting, teleconnections, tropical convection, Tropical Shifts, West Antarctic

Groundbreaking research sheds light on atmospheric changes behind accelerated melting, with implications for global sea-level rise A recent study published in Communications Earth & Environment reveals significant findings regarding the rapid increase in surface melting across West Antarctic ice shelves over the last two decades. Led by Prof. Pranab Deb, Centre for Ocean, River, Atmosphere and Land Sciences (CORAL) at IIT Kharagpur and co-authored by leading atmospheric scientists including David Bromwich from the Byrd Center's Polar Meteorology Group, the study offers fresh insights into the atmospheric drivers behind these dramatic shifts in Antarctic ice behavior. a. Pacific Ocean sector of…

Mar

19

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

….And then there was light!

Environment & Social Impact, Institute, Research & Innovation, Social Impact, Spotlight InnovationClean Energy, Cost Effective, deep water, Economic Development, energy harvesting machine, green energy generation, hydroelectric power generation, IIT Kharagpur, Innovation, local transportation, no turbine, power generation technology, Static Electricity, strong current, Subarnarekha River, sustainable energy, water currents, water power

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur are generating electricity from Subarnarekha river by harnessing the flow of water without turbines A groundbreaking initiative by researchers from IIT Kharagpur is transforming how we think about hydroelectric power generation. Instead of relying on traditional turbines or large dams, this team is harnessing the power of water flow in the Subarnarekha River to generate electricity using a unique and innovative method. In the past five to six months, the researchers, along with local workers, have successfully lit LED lights using electricity generated from the river’s flow in Keshiari block, Paschim Medinipur district. Their initial success…

Mar

12

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

Meet Prof. Suman Chakraborty – A Visionary Innovator Revolutionizing Healthcare

Academia, Awards & Accolades, Expert Insight, Humans of KGP, Research & Innovation, ResearcherAffordable Healthcare, Consultancy, COVIRAP, Diagnostic Technologies, Healthcare, IIT Kharagpur, industrial research, Infosys Prize, Innovative Solutions, Institute Chair professor, mechanical engineering, National Award, Paper and Pencil Microfluidics, Paper-based Hemoglobin sensor, Precision Manufacturing, Researcher, Rural Livelihoods, Science, Suman Chakraborty, technology, Technology Development, Technology Transformation, TWAS Award, UNESCO

Prof. Suman Chakraborty has recently been awarded the 2026 TWAS Award in Engineering and Computer Sciences by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for his seminal work in micro and nanoscale flows, enabling innovations in diagnostic technologies and improving rural livelihoods and healthcare access for marginalized populations. Prof. Suman Chakraborty is the Institute Chair professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of the IIT Kharagpur, and a Sir J.C. Bose National Fellow of the Department of Science and Technology of India. Based on his outstanding research contributions, he has also featured in the list of top 100 Researchers…

Mar

03

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

Inauguration of VATIKA: The Biophilic Studio at IIT Kharagpur Research Park – A Milestone in Sustainable Innovation

Alumni Corner, Engagement, Events, Funded Projects, Humans of KGP, Outreach ActivityAcademia, bio-reclamation, Biophilic Studio, Design Principles, Governance, IIT KGP, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kharagpur Research Park, industry, Innovation Ecosystems, innovative dialogue, Intellectual Exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, KarmYog, Miyawaki Method, podcast, Prakriti Jagaran Yatra, research, sustainability, Sustainable Innovation, VATIKA, Vetiver System Technology, Well-being

A significant milestone in sustainable innovation was achieved with the inauguration of VATIKA: The Biophilic Studio at the IIT Kharagpur Research Park. The event was graced by Dr. Amit Patra, Director of IIT Kharagpur, along with Dr. Rintu Banerjee, Deputy Director, and Dr. Khanindra Pathak, Professor-in-Charge of the Research Park. This inauguration marked the first Biophilic Studio of its kind in the country, ushering in a new era of biophilic design principles within academic and innovation ecosystems. “Our Kharagpur campus faces a challenge as it isn’t located in a metro city. This research park in New Town is a bridge…