Innovation Archives | The KGP Chronicle

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…

Mar

27

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

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,…

Feb

22

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

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…

Feb

03

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur and Ericsson partner for joint research in AI and Edge Compute

Collaborations, Institute, MoU, Research & Innovation, Study@IITKgp6G research, AI, Artificial Intelligence, communication, Compute, Core Network, Digital India, Ericsson, G S Sanyal School of Telecommunications, IIT Kharagpur, Innovation, MoU, network, Neuromorphic Signal Processing, Prototype Development, resource optimization, technological innovation, Telecommunications Standardization Process

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Ericsson announced a long term co-operation for joint research in the area of AI, Compute and Radio. As part of the occasion two mile-stones agreements were inked between both the organizations which will allow researchers from both organizations to collaborate to develop novel AI and distributed compute technology towards 6G research. Additionally, a symposium on Radio and Network research was organized at G S Sanyal School of Telecommunications (GSSST) where leaders from Ericsson Research and IIT Kharagpur participated to discuss the developments and advancements for the future of networks and communication. Prof. Virendra Kumar…

Aug

14

2023

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By Poulami Mondal

Say HAAI for AI – Hands-on Artificial Intelligence for the real-world applications

Collaborations, Funded Projects, Institute, Study@IITKgpAI Hub, AI4ICPS, Artificial Intelligence, certification program, Cyber Physical Systems, digital, Employability, HAAI, industry experts, Industry Preparedness, Innovation, Interdisciplinary Learning, LMS Platform Services, Nation Building, National AI Hub, National Educational Policy, NEP 2020, Skill Development, Subject Matter Experts, TCS iON, Technology Innovation Hub, Upskilling

AI4ICPS of IIT Kharagpur launches certification course on Artificial Intelligence with TCS iON Press Conference on launch of HAAI AI for Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (AI4ICPS), a national AI Hub, established by IIT Kharagpur under the aegis of DST, Government of India, on the occasion of third anniversary of National Educational Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), announces the launch of its latest and highly anticipated program, “Hands-on AI for the real-world applications (HAAI).” The course was launched by Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur in the august presence of Mr. Venguswamy Ramaswamy, Global Head, TCS iON, along with Prof. Amit…

Jun

09

2023

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur inks MoU with HCLTech to Jointly Develop Innovative and Sustainable Solutions for Petroleum Industry

Collaborations, Engagement, Institute, MoUAdvancing Research, AI, Carbon Footprint, Cloud Computing, Cutting-edge Technologies, Digital solutions, Drilling, Earth Sciences, Exploration, HCLTech, Hydrocarbons, Industry 4.0, Innovation, Internships, IOT, Joint Collaborations, Knowledge Development, ML, MoU, Partnerships, Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Industry, Projects, research, Skilled Workforce, Social Impact, Sustainable Solutions, technology, Zero Carbon Emissions

IIT Kharagpur inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HCLTech, a leading global technology company on 31 May 2023, to collaborate in the field of petroleum engineering and earth sciences. HCLTech and IIT Kharagpur will jointly develop innovative and sustainable solutions to address critical challenges of the petroleum industry including reduction of carbon footprint and provide significant sustainable solutions towards net zero carbon emissions. “We are pleased to work with HCLTech on this path-breaking initiative. Academia and industry need to forge such symbiotic partnerships that will be instrumental in advancing research and innovation in technology, besides creating a skilled workforce.…

Apr

20

2023

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By Poulami Mondal

Virtual Reality – The New Tool for SMART Education

Collaborations, Institute, Research & Innovation, Study@IITKgpAcademic Collaboration, Augmented Reality, Chemical, Civil, Collaboration, Ed-Tech, Electrical, Innovation, iVAR Lab, iXRLabs, Knowledge, Mechanical, Mixed Reality, Real-time Feedback, research, Skills, Start-up, Thermal Power Plants, Universal Testing Machine, User-Friendly Technology, Virtual Reality, VR modules

iVAR Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur has joined hands with a Gurugram-based ed-tech startup iXRLabs to explore the use of VR as a pedagogical tool in higher education. Under this collaboration, iVAR lab will share students’ experience of virtual reality modules across branches such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical developed by iXRLabs. The collaboration will enhance students' learning experiences through immersive VR modules. The modules will cover a wide range of industrial settings which include machinery, plant tours, and experiments such as a jet engine, thermal power plant and universal testing machine. This will promote…

Dec

27

2021

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By Poulami Mondal

IITKGP Entry, CodAR, Wins The Serious Games Showcase and Challenge (SGS&C)-2021

Spotlight InnovationAR, Best Business Developed Game, Best Government Game, Best Student Developed Game, Best XR Game, Cod AR, computer programming skills, functions, Innovation, iterative codes, sequence, Serious Games development, The Serious Games Showcase and Challenge, VR

IIT Kharagpur’s entry to The Serious Games Showcase and Challenge (SGS&C)-2021, Cod AR, has won this year’s challenge in the Innovation category. The Serious Games Showcase and Challenge is a premier destination for recognition of excellence in the field of Serious Games development. This year, awards were presented in the following categories - Best Government Game, Best Student Developed Game, Best Business Developed Game, and Best XR Game. CodAR, developed by Mr. Vandit Sharma, a 2021 graduate from the Department of Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Kaushal Kumar Bhagat, Assistant Professor in the Advanced Technology…

Jul

02

2021

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur has set “Specialty Friction Reducers” in motion

Spotlight Innovationcommercialization, IIT Kharagpur, Indian Manufacturer, Innovation, Make in India, Oil and Gas Industry, PfP Industries, product development, Researchers, Specialty Friction Reducers

IIT Kharagpur researchers have contributed to product development and commercialization of specialty friction reducers for challenging unconventional oilfield environments. Recently, IIT Kharagpur researchers have contributed towards a new domain of indigenous innovation, “Specialty Friction Reducers” for unconventional oilfields and most significantly, this technique has led to commercialization of this product by an Indian Manufacturer, for the first time, for the global oil and gas industry. “We have developed the technique for characterizing the specialty friction reducers involves a unique combination of drag reduction and viscometric measurements, specifically replicating the complex oilfield environment. The work further enabled correlation between the fundamental…

May

28

2021

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur students have participated in a leadership talk- Second MIC Driven Activity

EventsDr Anand Deshpande, Entrepreneurial Skills, Innovation, Leadership Talk, Prof Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Second MIC Driven Activity, startup

MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC) has conducted a leadership talk (Second MIC Driven Activity of Quarters 3 and 4) with Dr. Anand Deshpande, the founder Chairman and Managing Director of Persistent Systems, where the postgraduate students and research scholars of IIT Kharagpur have participated enthusiastically with effective learning outcome. The discussion has been on the topic “From Ph.D. / Master’s Thesis to a Start- Up”, where Dr. Anand Deshpande has laid emphasis on promoting innovation and entrepreneurial concepts in students. “Nearly about 1 million students graduate every year. Among them, 6% are into Masters and among these 6% students, few venture…