IIT Madras Researchers use Brainwaves (EEG) to track Human Performance during Crises
CHENNAI : Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Madras have shown that electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used to measure brainwaves in workers, to assess their mental sharpness, especially during times of crisis. EEG involves placing sensors on the scalp of the subject and measuring brain wave activity. Such measurements will help in assessing the capability of […]
Read More →Former IIT Madras Dean and IIT Kanpur Director, Prof. KA Padmanabhan to be conferred ‘Life Time Contribution Award in Engineering 2020’
CHENNAI : Former Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Faculty, Prof. KA Padmanabhan has been selected for the ‘Life Time Contribution Award in Engineering 2020’ by Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) in recognition of his contributions to the development of engineering in India. The honour will be conferred during INAE’s Annual Convention to be held virtually […]
Read More →American Express establishes Data Analytics, Risk & Technology Lab in IIT Madras
CHENNAI : The American Express Data Analytics, Risk and Technology (DART) Laboratory was inaugurated at Indian Institute of Technology Madras on Thursday (3rd September 2020). The Lab will establish itself as a world-class hub of research in risk analytics and behavioral sciences by leveraging Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) and related technologies. The lab would focus on […]
Read More →IIT Madras Conducts Day One of Internship Drive Completely Online, for the First Time
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras conducted its Day One of the Campus Internship Drive completely online for the first time in its history. It proved to be a major success, featuring the participation of several top Indian and global companies. They interviewed students over video conferencing platforms and offered internships for the Summer of […]
Read More →IIT Madras coordinates National Campaign to create Crash Courses for Rural Learners affected by COVID-19 Lockdown
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras is coordinating a national effort to create crash courses for rural learners which will be telecast on educational television channels. Around 300 hours of video lectures have already been created under this initiative. The first broadcast is scheduled for 28th August 2020. This new content will broadcast on NPTEL […]
Read More →IIT Madras and German Researchers develop ‘Co-composting’ to safely dispose Toxic Pharmaceutical Wastewater Sludge
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras and German Researchers have developed ‘co-composting’ methods that can be used to safely dispose toxic pharmaceutical wastewater sludge. They have already established composting facilities in various villages across India based on their studies through which stabilized compost that meets international quality standards can be obtained within 20 days. The […]
Read More →IIT Madras Researchers discover new component to effectively split Water into Hydrogen and Oxygen using Solar Power
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras Researchers have discovered a new material to effectively split Water into Hydrogen and Oxygen using Solar Power. This research is expected to create a renewed interest in solar fuels domain, which can potentially bring the conversion and storage part in a single system, thereby reducing the cost per kWh of […]
Read More →IIT Madras & University of Nairobi Researchers Use Metamaterials to enhance Detection Resolution of Defects by Guided Wave Ultrasound
CHENNAI : Many engineering structures including buildings, pipelines and rails, among others, require periodic testing to prevent catastrophic failures that can occur due to corrosion, impact, and strain. High-frequency sound waves that travel in the bulk (bulk ultrasound) are widely used for non-invasive and non-destructive testing of structural materials. However, conventional bulk ultrasonic inspection is tedious […]
Read More →IIT Madras and Great Learning introduce an Advanced Certification Program in Software Engineering for Cloud, Blockchain & IOT
New Delhi : Great Learning, India’s leading EdTech company for professional and higher education and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), India’s top ranked educational institution, today announced the launch of the Advanced Certification Program in Software Engineering for IoT, Cloud and Blockchain. This 9-month long online program will be co-developed and co-delivered by top-notch […]
Read More →IIT Madras Researchers show ‘Active Principle’ from Turmeric can potentially improve outcomes of Cancer Therapies
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras researchers have shown that the active principle from turmeric and curcumin can enhance cancer cell death caused by a protein called ‘TRAIL.’ There have been considerable efforts in developing therapeutic agents that trigger apoptotic death of cancer cells. One such agent that has been found promising is a […]
Read More →IIT Madras Researchers help Chilika Lake in Odisha to triple Irrawaddy Dolphin Population
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras Researchers undertook a major project at the famous Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water body of Asia and the first Ramsar site of India, to help in tripling the population of the Irrawaddy dolphins. The intervention of IIT Madras also benefitted the over 200,000 fishermen living in 132 villages […]
Read More →IIT Madras Robert Bosch Centre invites applications for Post Baccalaureate Fellowship from Students across India
CHENNAI :Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBC DSAI) at IIT Madras has invited applications for its Post Baccalaureate Fellowship Program, which has a goal of attracting graduates interested in gaining experience in a research environment. The RBC-DSAI is one of the few centres in the world for Data Science and AI […]
Read More →IITMadras-incubatedStartupDevelopingNanoparticleCoating Material to ‘inactivate’ Coronavirus oncontact
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubatedStart-upMuse Wearables is developing novel and scalable methods for coating textiles with nanoparticles-based antimicrobial agents that can ‘inactivate’ the human Coronavirus on contact. These coatings are expected to be effective upto 60 wash cycles, thereby making the textiles re-usable. The coated textiles can be primarily used to manufacture N95 […]
Read More →IIT MadrasFaculty Prof. T. Pradeep chosen for prestigious Nikkei Asia Prizes 2020
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology MadrasFaculty Prof. T. Pradeep has been chosen for the Nikkei Asia Prizes 2020 in ‘Science and Technology’ category. He was accorded this honour in recognition of his pioneering work in nanotechnology-based water purification. More than one crore Indians have benefitted from the research undertaken by the Research Group led […]
Read More →IIT Madras-incubated StartupDevelops ‘Smart Bin System’ to prevent COVID-19 Spread
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated StartupAntariksh Waste Ventures has developed an IoT-enabled ‘Smart Bin System’ to prevent the spread COVID-19 through waste generated at CVPs (Contagion Vulnerable points – primarily Hospitals, Clinics, Public Bins, Quarantine Zones). Called ‘AirBin,’ It enables remote monitoring of waste accumulation levels and clearances through IoT systems. This smart bin […]
Read More →IIT Madras Researchers develop Algorithms to detect Disease-causing Dysfunctional Proteins & Genes in Biological Networks
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras Faculty are working with researchers across the world have developed computational algorithms to link diseases to underlying genes. Their algorithms not only detects gene groups that cause diseases but also the links between various related diseases and these gene groups. The IIT Madras team comprehensively analysed existing module […]
Read More →IIT Madras to host India’s First Global Hyperloop Pod Competition
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras is organizing India’s first Global Hyperloop Pod Competition to increase awareness and enthusiasm about Hyperloop in India. The competition is open globally and the final round will take place in the IIT Madras campus in July 2020. Called the ‘Indian Hyperloop Pod Competition,’ the objective is to encourage […]
Read More →IIT Madras Alumnus Family’s donation helps set up ‘K. Mahesh Institute Chair’ Professorship
CHENNAI : An Indian Institute of Technology Madras Alumnus’ family has come forward to make a significant financial contribution to establish an Institute Chair Professorship. Mr. Krishna Mahesh, Managing Director, Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd, made the donation to endow ‘K. Mahesh Institute Chair’ in memory of his late father Mr. K. Mahesh, an alumnus (1965 […]
Read More →IIT Madras-incubated Startup GUVI offers Skilling Classes Free of cost to students affected by COVID-19-related shutdowns
CHENNAI : IIT Madras-incubated startup GUVI is offering online IT skilling courses to prepare for campus placements free of cost to students who would have been impacted by the nation-wide shutdown due to COVID-19. With final semester examinations fast approaching for engineering colleges, students would now be preparing for campus placements through training centres, some of which have […]
Read More →IIT Madras launches ‘Career Back 2 Women’ Programme for IT Skills Development
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched a ‘Career Back 2 Women (CB2Women)’ initiative through its Digital Skills Academy to skill women who aspire to return to a technical profession after a break in their career. Overall, as many as 150 hours of training will be offered to skill the women on their […]
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