IIT Guwahati team develops new modelling methods to assess probability of failure of composite materials
Highlighting the importance of his research, Dr. Nelson Muthu, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati, said, “Despite their wide use, composite materials can fail due to problems such…
IIT Guwahati Scientists develop a Strategy to Deliver Chemotherapeutic Drugs specifically to Cancer Cells
The problem with existing chemotherapeutic drugs is that they kill healthy cells of the body in addition to cancerous cells, leading to numerous undesirable side effects. In fact, it is…
On its foundation day signed a MoU with Karkinos Healthcare Private Limited to serve the Cancer patients
Establishment of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) facilities to identify the India specific hereditary origin of this giant killer.
IIT Guwahati Researchers have deloped a material that can reduce agri-produce waste by extending shelf life of fruits and vegetables
It is also used as a source of algal oil, which is used as a non-animal source of omega-3 fatty acid, and is being considered as a source of biofuel.…
IIT Guwahati hosts Smart India Hackathon 2022 Grand Finale organized by Ministry of Education Innovation Cell
A major highlight of Smart India Hackathon 2022 is Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi’s interaction with the student participants every year since its inception. The Hon’ble Prime…
IIT Guwahati selected as one of the nodal centers to facilitate its Software edition for Smart India Hackathon 2022
Smart India Hackathon 2022 has witnessed huge participation from Ministries, PSUs, and private organizations in providing problem statements. The hackathon has offered 476 problem statements received from 62 organizations.
IIT Guwahati Researchers develop new method to produce a sugar substitute ‘Xylitol’ from sugarcane waste
This Research was published in two peer-reviewed journals Bioresource Technology (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.07.141) and Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2018.06.014).
IIT Guwahati collaborates with AICTE to provide solutions for Water, Electricity & Internet issues in North-East India
The project, which is first-of-its-kind, was started under ‘Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region,’ which provides support to enhance functional efficiency of technical institutions located in far-flung areas.
IIT Guwahati was the first among IITs to bring back all students to campus and start offline classes back in March 2022
Lauding the entire institute’s efforts in going offline, Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “The campus is filled with zeal and enthusiasm again with the presence of students…
IIT Guwahati has established an ICMR-DHR Center of Excellence for Biomedical Device and Diagnostics Innovation & Commercialization, focusing on development of technologies
“This Centre is working towards realizing the vision of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister, that all IITs be involved in helping the nation in terms of achieving the goals…