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Apr

13

2024

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DST Secretary Prof. Abhay Karandikar inaugurates SATHI facility at IIT Kharagpur

Collaborations, Funded Projects, Institute, Research & Innovation, Study@IITKgp6G research, academic organizations, Advanced Materials, Cutting-edge Technologies, Department of Science & Technology, DST, Fabrication, High-Resolution Aberration Corrected Transmission Electron Micron, HRTEM, industries, Innovation, MSMEs, product development, R&D Infrastructure, Research and Development, SATHI, Scientific Ecosystem, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institute, start-ups, technological research, testing, Time-of-Flight, TOF-SIMS, Universal Testing Machine

Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST) visited Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institute (SATHI) facility, a flagship programme of DST, GOI, hosted at IIT Kharagpur and inaugurated the highly sophisticated R&D infrastructure: Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) and High-Resolution Aberration Corrected Transmission Electron Micron (HRTEM), one of its kind, on 12th April, 2024 in the presence of Prof. V K Tewari, Director; Prof. Amit Patra, Deputy Director; Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Dean, R&D; Prof. Rabibrata Mukherjee, Chairman, SATHI of IIT Kharagpur along with the students, faculty and staff members of the institute and other officials of…

Apr

02

2024

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IIT Kharagpur introduces major curriculum reforms for UG students for the academic year 2024-25

Academia, Institute, Study@IITKgpAcademic Reforms, Academic Year, Artificial Intelligence, B.S (Hons.), B.Tech, Curriculum Reforms, Double Major, Dual Degree Programmes, IDDP, Interdisciplinary Dual Degree Programmes, JEE Advanced, Machine Learning, National Educational Policy, NEP2020, Semester Away Program, Semester Away Programme, UG Students

In line with the spirit of National Educational Policy (NEP 2020), IIT Kharagpur introduced several path-breaking reforms in its UG programmes starting from the academic year 2024-25. 1. From the academic year 2024-25, admission to all UG programmes will be for 4-year, B.Tech and B.S levels only. The students will get an opportunity to opt for the 5-year dual degree programmes after 2nd or 3rd year of their study. Depending upon their suitability and interest, the students can choose a 5-year dual degree programme in his/her parent department or he/she can also choose the Interdisciplinary Dual Degree Programmes (IDDP) offered…

Apr

02

2024

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IIT Kharagpur and Indian Navy joins forces to drive innovation through research partnership

Collaborations, Institute, MoU, Research & InnovationAcademic Cooperation, Acoustics, Aerodynamic Trajectory, AI, Big Data Analytics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computer Aided Design, Hull Sea Inlet Interaction, Hydrodynamic Study of Fluids, Indian Navy, Industrial Engineering, Innovative Solutions, Instrumentation, Joint R&D, Knowledge Exchange, Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, MEMS, ML, MoU, Nanotechnology, Operational Research, Propulsion Systems, Quantum Computing, quantum mechanics, Reliability, robotics, Scientific Understanding, Sensors, Ship Structure, Steel Technology, Strategic Collaboration, Surface Treatment, Systems and Controls, Technology Development

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 20th March, 2024 at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, symbolizing their commitment to promote technology development, innovative solutions and joint R&D. Rear Admiral K Srinivas, Asst. Chief of Materiel (Dockyard & Refit) at Naval Headquarters and Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Dean, R&D, IIT Kharagpur signed the MoU in the august presence of Prof. Virendra Kumar Tewari, Director of IIT Kharagpur. MoU signing with Indian Navy : New Delhi The spheres of studies include propulsion systems, systems and controls, instrumentation and sensors, industrial engineering and operational research, nanotechnology…

Mar

27

2024

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IIT Kharagpur Partners with Jindal Stainless to Execute R&D Projects in Metallurgical Research & Development

Collaborations, Institute, MoU, Study@IITKgpacademic expertise, Alloy Production, Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Atmanirbhar India, Collaboration, Cutting-edge Research, development, industrial research, industry-academy, Innovation, Jindal Stainless, Materials Characterization, Metallurgical, MoU, Partnership, R&D, research, Stainless, Stainless Steel Technology, steel manufacturer, Transformative Solutions, Vikshit Bharat 2047

India’s premier educational institution IIT Kharagpur signed an MoU with Jindal Stainless, the country’s largest stainless steel manufacturer, marking a pivotal moment in the advancement of metallurgical research and development. In a bid to foster industry-academy collaboration, Jindal Stainless and IIT Kharagpur will work together on metallurgical projects, such as process optimization, materials characterization, and primary alloy production. This strategic alliance signifies a significant step forward in metallurgy, promising ground- breaking advancements and fostering a culture of innovation, as both organisations leverage their strengths to drive meaningful progress and contribute to the industry's growth. Prof. Virendra K Tewari, Director, IIT,…

Mar

22

2024

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IIT Kharagpur launches M.Tech in AI & CPS-PRAYAS

AI, Collaborations, Institute, Study@IITKgpAdvanced Learning Paradigms, AI, AI Startup, AI4ICPS, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Processing, CPS, CPS-EIR, Data Engineering, Deep Learning Foundations, Earth System Sciences, Entreprenuer in Residence, Graph Machine Learning, HAAI program, Innovation Hub, Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, M. Tech, Machine Learning, MVP, PRAYAS, Robot Autonomy, Semantic Web Technologies, Signal Processing, TCS iON, Technology Entrepreneurs, Visual Computing with AI/ML

IIT Kharagpur through Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence launches M.Tech in AI through GATE papers Data Analytics, Computer Science, Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. With AI being the the most sensational domains across all sectors including healthcare, legal, and automobile, etc., students are prepared to join the workforce directly or pursue PhD programs for cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with excellent job placement opportunities. The M.Tech course curriculum is divided into four semesters. The first two semesters are dedicated to build a strong foundation through ten theory courses, of which four are compulsory.…

Mar

14

2024

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IIT Kharagpur calls for 100 Patents in 100 days

Engagement, Institute, Outreach Activity, Research & Innovation100 Patents in 100 Days, 100 Patents in 100 Hours, 6G & beyond telecommunication, Academic Research, Aerospace, Agricultural and Food Processing, AI, Computer Science, Energy Science, India University Innovation Pipeline, India’s Semiconductor Mission, India’s Techade Vision, Industrial and Systems, Industry Research, IOT, ISM, ISRC, medical science, Metallurgical and Materials, Mining, Nanoscience, packaging, Patents, Quantum Computing, Quantum Mission, Research Collaboration, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy Cell, Viksit Bharat @2047, Volume Manufacturing

Aligning with India’s Semiconductor Mission and with an aim to strengthen the semiconductor facilities in India and to celebrate India’s Techade Vision and Viksit Bharat @2047, IIT Kharagpur conducted an In-house programme on the India’s Semiconductor Mission in the Netaji Auditorium of the institute that involved 650 participants including students, faculty members, and staff members. Lighting of the Lamp The programme began with the lighting of the lamp by Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur in the presence of Prof. Amit Patra, Deputy Director; Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Dean, R&D; Prof. Krishna Kumar, Dean, FoS; Prof. T K Bhattacharya, HoD,…

Mar

07

2024

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Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for the School Children in Regional Language

Awards & Accolades, Engagement, Humans of KGP, Social ImpactArtificial Intelligence, Belur Math, Centrifugal Pump, Emerging Technology, Engineering Science, Fluid Mechanics, FNAE, Gas Turbine, Heat Transfer, IEEE, industrial research, Innovative Course, Machine Design, Online Course, Principle of Gas Turbine, Ramakrishna Mission, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Regional Language, robotics, school children, Science Education, Solid Mechanics, Technological Transformations, Technologist of the Year, Vivekdisha

Following the mandate of National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), Prof. Dilip Kumar Pratihar, Institute Chair Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur, has developed one new course on "Robotics and Artificial Intelligence" of 11 hours duration in Regional Language (Bengali) for the School Children starting from Class-9 to Class-12, with the initiative of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Belur Math. Recently awarded the Fellowship of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (FNAE) and presented the Fellowship Certificate in the Induction Ceremony held as a part of the Annual General Meeting of Fellows on 11th December 2023 at…

Mar

01

2024

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Centre of Excellence for Advance Manufacturing Technology develops grounding projects in AI – iWeld & iToFD

Collaborations, Engagement, Expert Insight, Institute, Research & InnovationAdvanced Technology, AI-enabled NDT, Artificial Intelligence, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, CoEAMT, commercialization, Cutting-edge Innovations, development, Efficiency, GRSE, IInvenTiv 2024, innovations, iToFD, iWeld, patent, Quality, R & D, research, Tata Steel, TechEx 2024, Technology Innovation Hub, Weld Defect Analyses.

IIT Kharagpur has proven its Tryst with Innovation with its latest dominant supremacy in the field of Artificial Intelligence with two of its ground breaking projects on AI-enabled non-destructive testing for weld defect analysis, from Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CoEAMT), IIT Kharagpur led by Prof. Surjya K Pal, Chairperson, Centre of Excellence in Advance Manufacturing. These two innovative solutions have been shortlisted by TATA STEEL for "TechEx 2024" exhibition. The first, "iWeld, an AI-enabled NDT" software is an innovative solution developed for Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Kolkata, Ministry of Defence. iWeld is designed to identify,…

Mar

01

2024

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IIT Kharagpur launches PUBBS: 4th Generation Public Bicycle Sharing Systems

Collaborations, Environment & Social Impact, Institute, Research & Innovation4th Generation, bicycles, BLE Auto Lock, BLE Semi Automatic, Cloud-based Services, connectivity, Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, Electro-Mechanical IOT, entrepreneurship, GPRS, GPS Manual Lock, GSM, Housing and Urban Affairs, IInvenTiv 2024, Make in India, PUBBS, Public Bicycle Sharing system

IIT Kharagpur launches 4th generation “Make in India” Public Bicycle Sharing system including a smart electro-mechanical IOT module for locking bicycles and its software. Integrated Hardware, Software and Firmware development for a fully automatic bicycle lock and a cloud-based sharing system which is freely available on a subscription basis so that the system can be setup by private individuals without specialized equipment and personnel. This project is funded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and involves pilot-scale demonstration within the IIT Campus. Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education inaugurated the Public Bicycle Share System in the…

Feb

22

2024

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated infrastructural development projects worth Rs. 230 crores to IIT Kharagpur virtually

Community, Funded Projects, Institute, Study@IITKgpalumni, Annexe building of the Chemical Engineering, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hall of Residence, Barrier-free building, Education, Girls’ Hostel, Infrastructure Development Projects, Innovation, Narendra Modi, Narishakti, Savitri Bai Phule Halls of Residence, Scientific Minds, STEM, Sustainable Development Goals, Technological Prowess, Transformation, Vikshit Bharat 2047

Under the able leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, IIT Kharagpur witnessed the testimony towards the road that leads to a Vikshit Bharat @2047, the vision of a Sashakt Bharat. Today Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the Nation the Infrastructure Development Projects worth about Rs. 230 crores at IIT Kharagpur in the august presence of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office; Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir along with other ministers and members of parliament through video conferencing. Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Hon'ble Minister of State for…