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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…

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

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…

Feb

08

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

IIT Kharagpur Develops Solar-powered Pest Control System for Smaller Farm Fields

Spotlight Innovationagricultural pollution, agricultural sprayer, agricultural technology, Agriculture, agritech, renewable energy, solar energy

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed energy-efficient pest controlling device for smaller agricultural tracts owned by marginal farmers. The research team has developed a self-propelled boom-type sprayer that can be operated using solar energy while safely guided through the crops in smaller tracts of land. The device is aimed to increase field capacity and uniformity in liquid spraying and also to reduce drudgery to the operator and dependency on fossil fuel for carrying out spraying in cropped areas. Prevention of pests and diseases during different growth stages of crops is an important process to increase its yield. For larger tracts…

Jan

20

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

IIT Kharagpur to Incubate Agri-Food Startups to support Food Security

Spotlight Innovationagricultural IoT, agricultural technology, entrepreneurship, Food engineering, food technology, Hackathon, incubation, precision farming, rural development

Shiksha Mantri to Flag-off Agri-Food Techathon at IIT Kharagpur to promote Agri and Food Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship IIT Kharagpur in association with NABARD is organizing the first of its kind Agri-Food Techathon (AFT 2021), to promote the participation of India’s youth in innovation and entrepreneurship in different domains of the Agri-Food sector. AFT-2021 will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Shiksha Mantri Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on January 25, 2021. The foundation of the Agri-Business Incubation Centre will also be laid at the inaugural event, which will carry out the mandate to incubate innovative ideas in agriculture and food technology domain…

Jan

19

2021

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By Guest Contributor

Industry 4.0 to create new job opportunities through digitization of industrial operations

Spotlight InnovationCareer, career development, industrial operations, industrial solutions, industrial training, Industry 4.0

By Prof. Surjya K Pal Overview of Industry 4.0 The fourth industrial revolution, popularly referred to as Industry 4.0 constitutes a plethora of technological concepts aiming towards the adoption of cyber-physical systems. Essentially, it involves connecting the segments of a manufacturing system with digital technologies for gaining critical and real-time insights. The technologies include the use of intelligent robots, real-time monitoring and control of manufacturing systems, cloud, edge, and fog computing, all of which will lead to the development of the Industrial Internet of Things. At present, Industry 4.0 is at a very nascent stage, and a large number of…

Jan

06

2021

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

IIT Kharagpur Researchers Develop UAV-assisted 5G Infrastructure

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IIT Kharagpur’s 5G Drone Fleet to provide Fast Deployable, Portable, Air-borne Communication Network Researchers from G S Sanyal School of Telecommunication at IIT Kharagpur have developed a UAV assisted communication infrastructure for 5G that can serve as an air-borne mobile telecom tower during emergency situations. The system includes an Android-based application fitted to a fleet of drones which are programmed to create emergency communication networks by extending cellular network coverage from the closest available mobile towers. While 4G is still making inroads in deeper reaches of India, the transition to 5G is eagerly awaited, especially with the popularity of the…

Oct

12

2020

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

IIT Kharagpur Researchers Develop Industry-grade Silica from Rice Biomass

Spotlight Innovationbioenergy, biomass, eco-friendly, Energy and Environment, environment, Environmental engineering, extraction, nanoparticle, rice, silica

Rice husk is one of the most widely available agricultural wastes. The process of disposal of rice husks looks more crucial as burning the material each year during the winters has been creating a severe environmental challenge. While the husk is often used to meet energy requirements for rice milling, this process produces an enormous amount of ash (approx. 20%) which is a hazardous material to the environment. Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have devised an economic and eco-friendly way to dispose of this biowaste. A team of researchers from IIT Kharagpur’s Dept. of Agricultural and Food Engineering have developed a…

Oct

02

2020

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

IIT KGP Develops Telemedicine Homecare Technology

Spotlight Innovationcovid, e-health, e-Healthcare, health, Medical Technology, remote healthcare, telemedicine

IIT Kharagpur Rolls Out Telemedicine Technology for Home Care during COVID Physical Distancing Protocol It has been more than half the year since the world has been struggling through the challenge thrown by COVID-19. With the passage of time, and vaccines still not being on the cards, the pressure on the healthcare system is only expected to rise while the healthcare workers continue to remain vulnerable to infection. To address this issue, researchers at IIT Kharagpur’s Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering have developed a telemedicine system, iMediX. The system integrates homecare with healthcare services from the hospital. Considering the…

Sep

15

2020

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

AI to Detect How Safe is Your Drinking Water

Spotlight InnovationArsenic, Artificial Intelligence, Drinking Water, Groundwater, Human Health, pollution, Potable Water, Water pollution

Researchers from IIT Kharagpur have developed an AI-based prediction model for detecting Arsenic pollution in drinking water Arsenic has been a menace in Eastern India especially along the banks of the Ganga for almost two decades now, putting millions of people at severe health risk. Researchers have been studying the distribution patterns of the contaminated groundwater for years to develop a large-scale ecological and environmental framework addressing this challenge in the region. For the first time, a breakthrough has been achieved. A group of researchers from IIT Kharagpur has successfully predicted the distribution of groundwater arsenic and human health risk…