Poulami Mondal, Author at The KGP Chronicle

Aug

30

2022

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IIT Kharagpur Develops Affordable and Fast Charging E-Cycles with Na-ion based batteries.

Environment, Research & Innovation, Researcheraffordable, Department of Science and Technology, E-Cycle, Energy Density, Energy Storage Program, Energy Storage Technologies, Excellent Cyclic Stability, Fast Charging, High-Power Density, Journal of Power Sources, Li-batteries, Na-ion Batteries, Nano Materials, Next Generation Energy Storage, Sodium Iron Phosphates, Sodium Manganese Phosphates, Supercapacitors, Technology Mission Division, Zero Volt

IIT Kharagpur has developed Na-ion-based batteries and supercapacitors which can be used to develop affordable e-vehicles such as e-cycles and next-generation Na-ion-based energy storage. A team of researchers from IIT Kharagpur led by Prof. Amreesh Chandra, Department of Physics have used nano-materials to develop Na-ion-based batteries and supercapacitors for next-generation Na-ion based energy storage technologies and their use in e-vehicles. The low-cost Na-ion-based technologies can be charged rapidly and are expected to reduce the cost of the e-cycles significantly. Under the ‘Materials for Energy Storage Program’ and support from Technology Mission Division (TMD) of the Department of Science and Technology,…

Aug

22

2022

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IIT Kharagpur celebrates its 72nd Foundation Day under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Alumni Corner, Engagement, Events, Institute72nd Foundation Day, Academia, Adviser to PM, Affordable Technologies, Alumni Connect, Amit Khare, Amrit Kaal, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, B N Gangadhar, Chair Professor Awards, Distinguished Alumnus Award 2020, Domestic Innovations, Faculty Excellence Awards, Finest Scientific Research, Gurukul, industry, Innovation & Research, Internationalization, MA&RB, Multidisciplinary Approach, NEP 2020, NIMHANS, Nina Saxena Excellence in Technology Award, NMC, Oil India Limited, Past Knowledge with the Future, Ranjit Rath, Saripalle Satyamurthy, Social Responsibilities, Society, Staff Excellence Awards, Team India, Trinity, Vishwaguru, Young Alumni Achievers Awards

Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur welcomes Shri Amit Khare, Adviser to Prime Minister, Govt. of India. As the country enters its 76th year of Independence, IIT Kharagpur also enters its 72nd year of foundation on 18th August 2022 which was adorned eminent personalities. Shri Amit Khare, Adviser to Prime Minister & Former Secretary, Higher Education, Ministry of Education graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. B N Gangadhar, President, NMC, MA&RB (Former Director of NIMHANS) & Mr. Ranjit Rath, an Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur & CMD, Oil India Limited also graced the occasion as the Guest…

Aug

10

2022

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IIT Kharagpur Welcomes New Chairman of Board of Governors, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur welcomed Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh as the new Chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIT Kharagpur. Currently, the Chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIT Bhubaneswar, he has been conferred the additional responsibility of IIT Kharagpur effective from 12th July, 2022. Dr. Singh is the former Chairman & Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation and Independent Director of Azzure Power Global Ltd. He has been the Chairman of the Board for NIT Patna for a period of 3 years from 2009-2012 and completed his B.Tech & M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.…

Jul

30

2022

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Scientific & Uniform Speed Management to Reduce Fatal Road Accidents

Community, Expert Insight, Researcher, Social ImpactAbsence of Lane Discipline, Audit Speed Limit, civil engineering, Engineering Initiatives, Indian Roads, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, MoRTH, NCRB, Public Awarness, Road Accident Fatalities, Road Accidents, Road Geometry, road safety, Road Safety Guidelines, Road Signage, Speed Limits, Speed Management, Speed Monitoring, Traffic Characteristics

Highlights : The institute made recommendations based on road geometry & traffic characteristics The fatalities in road accidents have increased by 1.3% Initiate Audit of existing speed management measures, study of accidents and speed monitoring India has always been on the edge when it comes to road safety and speed management. Even with new policy reforms and measures to curb road accident, a total of 3,66,138 road accidents caused the loss of 1,31,714 lives in 2020 as per the statistics of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). 1.2 lakh deaths were reported by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)…

Jul

26

2022

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Adieu to the Telecom Man of India

Alumni Corner, Community, Humans of KGP#VSNL, Ambrose Fleming Medal, Brijendra K Syngal, Digital Access, Digitization in India, Institution of Engineering and Technology UK, International Excellence Award, Kamlavati Syngal Memorial Scholarship, Life Fellow of IIT Kharagpur, Partners in Progress Award, Telecom Man, The 50 Stars of Asia, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd, VSNL Chair Professorship

When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile Forget unkind words I have spoken Remember some good I have done Forget that I ever had a heartache And remember I have had loads of fun Forget that I have stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way Remember I have fought Some hard battles and won Ere the close of the day Then forget to grieve for my going I would not have you sad for a…

Jul

19

2022

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IIT Kharagpur ranks 6th in NIRF Ranking 2022

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Since Independence, India has made reasonable progress in providing accessible 'Education for All', strengthening higher education. With the increase in the number of higher education institutions across the country, the quality of education has continued to remain a serious concern specially when the entire country was suffering because of the pandemic that still lives with us. As per UNICEF's report 2020, more than 376 million students worldwide suffered because of the pandemic. Remote/Online Education became the only source of education followed by a technological transition that turned the entire world into a 'Global Village'. The education institutions faced many challenges…

Jul

11

2022

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IIT Kharagpur Alumnus Mr. Subir Chowdhury awarded the Mensforth Manufacturing Gold Medal

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Mr. Subir Chowdhury, Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur is awarded the prestigious Mensforth Manufacturing Gold Medal for his pioneering work in the field of Quality Engineering and Management by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK and outstanding contributions for improving process and product quality in all types of manufacturing industries. He was also honoured with the Corps d’Elite Lifetime Achievement Award by the Global Gurus organization. This award is only presented to those who have gone beyond the “Guru” status and developed gurus themselves, based upon their long-standing top ten position on the Global Gurus lists and their unique…

Jun

22

2022

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IIT Kharagpur conducts Bharata Tirtha II – an International Conference on Indian Knowledge System

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Under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems (CoE-IKS), IIT Kharagpur organized an international conference on Indian Knowledge Systems – The Bharata Tirtha II from 14th to 18th June, 2022 in association with department of Physics, IIT Kharagpur and key knowledge partners including Indian History Awareness and Research (IHAR) Houston, USA, IHAR India, DHARA, Ode to Indian Knowledge System, the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education, Government of India. The conference which is a continuation of the programme Bharata Tirtha - I organized in November 2020 in association with Ministry of…

Jun

10

2022

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IIT Kharagpur ranks 270th in QS World University Rankings 2023

Institute, Study@IITKgp270th, Academic Reputation, Academy, Citations Per Faculty, Cultural Inheritance, Employer Reputation, IIT Kharagpur, industry, Multi Modal Curriculum, MultifacetedTransitions, NER 2020, Policy, QS World University Rankings 2023, Social Responsibility, Synergy, technology

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur leaped up 10 places to secure 270th rank in the latest QS World University Ranking 2023. Overall, the institute improved its 2022 performance by 10 places and seen significant rise in academic and employer reputation. The Citations per Faculty has also seen a variable rise being the strongest indicator for the institute and fared among the top 19% in the QS World University Rankings. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur moved up to 44 places among its global peers. Speaking on the QS World University Rankings 2023, Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur remarked, "…

Jun

06

2022

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Sincerely, yours…

Alumni Corner, Humans of KGP512K flash memory, CABA, Carleton University, Chief Scientist, Continental Automated Buildings Association, Electronics & Electrical Communications, IIT KGP, IIT Kharagpur USA Foundation, Kshitij, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, mechanical engineering, Ocean and Naval Architecture, Phanindranath Mukherjee Memorial Award, Philips Research, Sagarika Mukherjee Award, Satyendranath Mukherjee, Senior Director

Notable Alumnus Mr. Satyendranath Mukherjee (1976/B.Tech/ECE/AZ) instituted the "Dr. Phanindranath Mukherjee Memorial Award" and "Mrs. Sagarika Mukherjee Award" in honour of his father and mother respectively at IIT Kharagpur. People say that the love of parents surpasses the zenith of affection for their children, but children honour their parents by being the answer of their prayers kept inside the vicinity of the heart. When we see an established individual, we apprise him or her for their hard work, dedication and efforts that helps them to earn a fortune but the parents are the one steering them through the bumpy ride…