Monthly Coverage Dossier February 2020
IIT Madras is a campus of choice for JEE high ranking students
Date: 7th February 2020 Publication: Latest LY Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: Top Engineering Colleges in India: IIT Madras, Delhi, Anna University Are Among the Best Institutes Ranked by NIRF 2019 URL: https://www.latestly.com/india/education/top-medical-colleges-in-india-aiims- new-delhi-pgimer-and-bhu-are-among-the-best-institutes-ranked-by-nirf-2019- 1520321.html
Top Engineering Colleges in India: IIT Madras, Delhi, Anna University Are Among the Best Institutes Ranked by NIRF 2019
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the application window for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Candidates can correct till February 9, 2020. All those who failed to meet the deadline previously now have a chance to fill in the application by visiting the official website; ntaneet.nic.in. The NEET 2020 exam is scheduled to be held on May 3. As the examination nears, here we bring you the top medical colleges in India according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2019. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, Banaras Hindu University and Aligarh Muslim University are among the best medical institutes ranked by NIRF 2019. Top Engineering Colleges in India: IIT Madras, Delhi, Anna University Are Among the Best Institutes Ranked by NIRF 2019.
1. AIIMS, New Delhi
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS) New Delhi is a medical college and medical research public health university. AIIMS has vastly been recognised as the best medical college, hospital and medical research university in South Asia. AIIMS New Delhi once again bagged Rank 1 by NIRF.
2. PGIMER, Chandigarh
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is a medical and research institution in Chandigarh. It has educational, medical research and fine training facilities for its students. Like 2018, PGIMER has secured the second position in NIRF rankings
3. Christian Medical College, Vellore
The Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore is a private, minority-run educational research and institute. It is the institute’s quality study program that ranked it No. 3 both in 2018 and 2019.
4. SGPGI, Lucknow
The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow offers DM, MCh, MD, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellowships and postdoctoral certificate courses, and senior residency. B.Sc. Nursing 4-year course. The institute saw a massive improvement as in 2018; it could not secure in the top 10 NIRF rankings. In 2019, SGPGI secured the fourth spot in all India rankings. Top MBA Colleges in India: IIM Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Delhi Are Among the Best Management Institutes Ranked by NIRF 2019.
5. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a private university. It has six campuses across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. This institute too did not make to the list of top 10 medical colleges in India, as per NIRF rankings 2018 and in 2019, it secured the fifth position.
6. BHU, Banaras
The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is the largest residential university in Asia. For the second consecutive year, BHU secured the sixth position, in NIRF Ranking.
7. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Kasturba Medical College (KMC) is a medical college based in Manipal, Karnataka, India. It was the first self-financing medical college in India. The ranking for KMC significantly dropped. In 2018, NIRF ranked KMC in No. 4 and 2019; it was dropped to seventh ranking.
8. JIPMER, Puducherry
JIPMER also saw a dip in its ranking. In 2018, it was ranked at No.6, and in 2019 the ranking dropped to No.8.
9. Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi
ILBS is a teaching hospital and has been given the status of Deemed University by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In 2018, ILBS secured the eighth position, and in 2019, its ranking dipped to ninth.
10. King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
KGMU’s MBBS course takes four and a half years to complete and has an intake of 250 students each academic year. In 2018, it did not secure a rank among the top 10 medical institutes. But 2019 NIRF ranked KGMU at its 10th position.
These are the top ten medical institutes ranked by NIRF 2019. From 2020, there is going to be only entrance examination NEET for medical courses. AIIMS, MBBS and JIPMER exams have been discontinued.
IIT Madras is a multicultural institute
Date: 16th February 2020 Publication: The Hindu Edition: Chennai Page No: 9 Journalist: John Xavier Professor: Prof. Susy Varughese Headline: Know the birds in your backyard URL: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/know-the-birds-in-your- backyard/article30829250.ece
IIT Madras is a research focused institute
Date: 1st February 2020 Publication: BW Education Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Deepak Padmanabhan Student: Ms. Savitha Abraham Headline: Queen’s University Belfast, IIT Madras Develops Technology To Make AI Fairer URL: http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/Queen-s-University-Belfast-IIT- Madras-Develops-Technology-To-Make-AI-Fairer/31-01-2020-183145/
Queen’s University Belfast, IIT Madras Develops Technology To Make AI Fairer
IIT Madras students were part of an international research project led by a Queen’s University Belfast Researcher in the U.K. who has developed an innovative new algorithm to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) fairer and less biased when processing data.
Dr. Deepak Padmanabhan, Researcher at Queen’s University Belfast and Adjunct Faculty Member at IIT Madras, has been leading an international project, working with Savitha Abraham and Sowmya Sundaram, Ph.D. Students, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras, to tackle the discrimination problem within clustering algorithms.
Elaborating on this research, Dr. Deepak Padmanabhan said, “AI techniques for exploratory data analysis, known as ‘clustering algorithms’, are often criticised as being biased in terms of ‘sensitive attributes’ such as race, gender, age, religion and country of origin. It is important that AI techniques be fair while aiding shortlisting decisions, to ensure that they are not discriminatory on such attributes.”
Companies often use AI technologies to sift through huge amounts of data in situations such as an oversubscribed job vacancy or in policing when there is a large volume of CCTV data linked to a crime.
AI sorts through the data, grouping it to form a manageable number of clusters, which are groups of data with common characteristics. It is then much easier for an organisation to analyse manually and either shortlist or reject the entire group. However, while AI can save on time, the process is often biased in terms of race, gender, age, religion, and country of origin.
It has been reported that white-sounding names received 50 per cent more call- backs than those with black-sounding names. Studies also suggest that call-back rates tend to fall substantially for workers in their 40s and beyond. Another discriminatory trend is the ‘motherhood penalty’, where working mothers are disadvantaged in the job market while working fathers do better, in what is known as the ‘fatherhood bonus’.
When a company is faced with a process that involves lots of data, it is impossible to manually sift through this. Clustering is a common process to use in processes such as recruitment where there are thousands of applications submitted. While this may cut back on time in terms of sifting through large numbers of applications, there is a big catch. It is often observed that this clustering process exacerbates workplace discrimination by producing clusters that are highly skewed.
Speaking about this research, Savitha Abraham, PhD Student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras, said, “Fairness in AI techniques is of significance in developing countries such as India. These countries experience drastic social and economic disparities and these are reflected in the data. Employing AI techniques directly on raw data results in biased insights, which influence public policy and this could amplify existing disparities. The uptake of fairer AI methods is critical, especially in the public sector, when it comes to such scenarios.”
Over the last few years ‘fair clustering’ techniques have been developed and these prevent bias in a single chosen attribute, such as gender. The research team has now developed a method that, for the first time, can achieve fairness in many attributes.
Highlighting the potential impact of this research, Dr. Padmanabhan said, “Our fair clustering algorithm, called ‘FairKM,’ can be invoked with any number of specified sensitive attributes, leading to a much fairer process. In a way, FairKM takes a significant step towards algorithms assuming the role of ensuring fairness in shortlisting, especially in terms of human resources. With a fairer process in place, the selection committees can focus on other core job-related criteria.”
“FairKM can be applied across a number of data scenarios where AI is being used to aid decision making, such as pro-active policing for crime prevention and detection of suspicious activities. This, we believe, marks a significant step forward towards building fair machine learning algorithms that can deal with the demands of our modern democratic society,” he added.
The research work will be presented in Copenhagen in April 2020 at the EDBT 2020 conference, which is renowned for data science research.
Date: 1st February 2020 Publication: India Today Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Deepak Padmanabhan Student: Ms. Savitha Abraham Headline: Queen's University Belfast and IIT Madras Develop technology to make Artificial Intelligence fairer URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/queen-s-university- belfast-and-iit-madras-develop-technology-to-make-artificial-intelligence-fairer- 1642031-2020-01-31
Queen's University Belfast and IIT Madras Develop technology to make Artificial Intelligence fairer
IIT Madras students were part of an international research project led by a Queen’s University Belfast Researcher in the U.K. who has developed an innovative new algorithm to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) fairer and less biased when processing data.
Dr. Deepak Padmanabhan, Researcher at Queen’s University Belfast and Adjunct Faculty Member at IIT Madras, has been leading an international project, working with Savitha Abraham and Sowmya Sundaram, Ph.D. Students, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras, to tackle the discrimination problem within clustering algorithms.
Elaborating on this research, Dr. Deepak Padmanabhan said, “AI techniques for exploratory data analysis, known as ‘clustering algorithms’, are often criticised as being biased in terms of ‘sensitive attributes’ such as race, gender, age, religion and country of origin. It is important that AI techniques be fair while aiding shortlisting decisions, to ensure that they are not discriminatory on such attributes.” Companies often use AI technologies to sift through huge amounts of data in situations such as an oversubscribed job vacancy or in policing when there is a large volume of CCTV data linked to a crime.
AI sorts through the data, grouping it to form a manageable number of clusters, which are groups of data with common characteristics. It is then much easier for an organisation to analyse manually and either shortlist or reject the entire group. However, while AI can save on time, the process is often biased in terms of race, gender, age, religion, and country of origin.
It has been reported that white-sounding names received 50 per cent more call- backs than those with black-sounding names. Studies also suggest that call-back rates tend to fall substantially for workers in their 40s and beyond. Another discriminatory trend is the ‘motherhood penalty’, where working mothers are disadvantaged in the job market while working fathers do better, in what is known as the ‘fatherhood bonus’.
When a company is faced with a process that involves lots of data, it is impossible to manually sift through this. Clustering is a common process to use in processes such as recruitment where there are thousands of applications submitted. While this may cut back on time in terms of sifting through large numbers of applications, there is a big catch. It is often observed that this clustering process exacerbates workplace discrimination by producing clusters that are highly skewed.
Speaking about this research, Savitha Abraham, PhD Student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras, said, “Fairness in AI techniques is of significance in developing countries such as India. These countries experience drastic social and economic disparities and these are reflected in the data. Employing AI techniques directly on raw data results in biased insights, which influence public policy and this could amplify existing disparities. The uptake of fairer AI methods is critical, especially in the public sector, when it comes to such scenarios.” Over the last few years ‘fair clustering’ techniques have been developed and these prevent bias in a single chosen attribute, such as gender. The research team has now developed a method that, for the first time, can achieve fairness in many attributes.
Highlighting the potential impact of this research, Dr. Padmanabhan said, “Our fair clustering algorithm, called ‘FairKM,’ can be invoked with any number of specified sensitive attributes, leading to a much fairer process. In a way, FairKM takes a significant step towards algorithms assuming the role of ensuring fairness in shortlisting, especially in terms of human resources. With a fairer process in place, the selection committees can focus on other core job-related criteria.” “FairKM can be applied across a number of data scenarios where AI is being used to aid decision making, such as pro-active policing for crime prevention and detection of suspicious activities. This, we believe, marks a significant step forward towards building fair machine learning algorithms that can deal with the demands of our modern democratic society,” he added. The research work will be presented in Copenhagen in April 2020 at the EDBT 2020 conference, which is renowned for data science research.
Date: 3rd February 2020 Publication: Biospectrum Edition: Magazine Page No: 26-28 Journalist: Manbeena Chawla Professor: Dr. V. V. Raghavendra Sai Headline: Denting cancer burden with partnership
Date: 3rd February 2020 Publication: Dainik Jagran Edition: Delhi Page No: 14 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Deepak Padmanabhan Headline: New algorithm will make AI unbiased
Date: 3rd February 2020 Publication: Telangana Today Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 1 & 7 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Deepak Padmanabhan Student: Ms. Savitha Abraham and Ms. Sowmya Sundaram Headline: Technology developed to make Al fairer
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Chennai Page No: 1 & 6 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-M tech can help speech-impaired communicate URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/new-iit-madras-tech-can- give-voice-to-speech-impaired/articleshow/73920357.cms
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express Edition: Chennai / Hyderabad Page No: 18 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-M tech turns brain signals into words
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: The Economic Times Edition: Kolkata / Chennai Page No: 6 Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M AI Turns Brain Signals into Words
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: DT Next Edition: Chennai Page No: 5 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://www.dtnext.in/Lifestyle/Technology/2020/02/03191301/1213038/IITMadra s-builds-AI-tech-to-convert-brain-signals-.vpf
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Telangana Today Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 14 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: II'T-M develops novel Al tech URL: https://telanganatoday.com/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert-brain-signals- into-language
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: The Hindu Business Line Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: Researchers at IIT Madras develops AI technology to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into English language URL: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/researchers-at-iit-madras- develops-ai-technology-to-convert-brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-humans-into- english-language/article30725677.ece
Researchers at IIT Madras develops AI technology to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into English language
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras today announced that its researchers had developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language.
A team of researchers lead by Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, is working on this area of research, the Institute said in a press statement.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language - meaning speech using AI and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read direct electrical signals of the brain.
The researchers tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through laboratory experiments to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are working on to be interpreted as human language, meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Vishal Nandigana, the lead researcher, was quoted in the statement.
The researchers are now working on how to decode and interpret these real data signals into a simple human language such as English which can be understood by all human beings.
Electrical signals, brain signal or any signal, in general, are wave forms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
The other primary application for this field of research is that the researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces, the release added.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Online Journalist: U Tejonmayam Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras researchers develop AI tech to convert brain signals of speech- impaired people into URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/iit-madras-researchers- develop-ai-tech-to-convert-brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-people-into- language/articleshow/73898257.cms
IIT-Madras researchers develop AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired people into
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras today announced that its researchers had developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language.
A team of researchers lead by Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, is working on this area of research, the Institute said in a press statement.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language - meaning speech using AI and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read direct electrical signals of the brain.
The researchers tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through laboratory experiments to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are working on to be interpreted as human language, meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Vishal Nandigana, the lead researcher, was quoted in the statement.
The researchers are now working on how to decode and interpret these real data signals into a simple human language such as English which can be understood by all human beings.
Electrical signals, brain signal or any signal, in general, are wave forms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
The other primary application for this field of research is that the researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces, the release added.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: NDTV Edition: Online Journalist: Anisha Singh Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Team Develops AI Technology To Convert Brain Signals Into English Language URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-madras-team-develops-ai-technology-to- convert-brain-signals-into-english-language-2174040
IIT Madras Team Develops AI Technology To Convert Brain Signals Into English Language
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras today announced that its researchers had developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language.
A team of researchers lead by Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, is working on this area of research, the Institute said in a press statement.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language - meaning speech using AI and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read direct electrical signals of the brain.
The researchers tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through laboratory experiments to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are working on to be interpreted as human language, meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Vishal Nandigana, the lead researcher, was quoted in the statement.
The researchers are now working on how to decode and interpret these real data signals into a simple human language such as English which can be understood by all human beings.
Electrical signals, brain signal or any signal, in general, are wave forms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
The other primary application for this field of research is that the researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces, the release added.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Hindustan Times Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras develops AI tech that converts brain signals into language URL: https://www.hindustantimes.com/tech/iit-madras-develops-ai-tech-that- converts-brain-signals-into-language/story-D1GpLhFeIcag9rQXuhCLfI.html
IIT-Madras develops AI tech that converts brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces. Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science- based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean- Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Analytics India Magazine Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras develops AI tech that converts brain signals into language URL: https://analyticsindiamag.com/iit-madras-researchers-use-ai-to-translate-brain- signals-of-speech-impaired-persons-into-english/
IIT-Madras develops AI tech that converts brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces. Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science- based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean- Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: India Today Edition: Online Journalist: Harshita Pathak Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras develop AI to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into English language URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-madras-develop-ai- to-convert-brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-humans-into-english-language-1642879- 2020-02-03
IIT Madras develop AI to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into English language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces. Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science- based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean- Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Gulf News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://gulfnews.com/technology/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert-brain- signals-into-language-1.1580730490591
IIT Madras develop AI to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into English language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces. Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science- based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean- Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: The Economic Times Edition: Online Journalist: Rica Bhattacharyya Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language URL: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/iit-madras-develops-ai- tech-to-convert-brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-humans-into- language/articleshow/73897183.cms
IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces. Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science- based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean- Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: IANS Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras develops AI tech that converts brain signals into language URL: http://ians.in/index.php?param=login
IIT-Madras develops AI tech that converts brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces. Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science- based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean- Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Outlook Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/iitmadras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert- brain-signals-into-language/1724960
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: BW Education Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Develop AI Technology To Help Speech-Impaired Humans URL: http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/IIT-Madras-Develop-AI-Technology- To-Help-Speech-Impaired-Humans/04-02-2020-183366/
IIT Madras Develop AI Technology To Help Speech-Impaired Humans
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: The Hans India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Develop AI Technology To Help Speech-Impaired Humans URL: https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to- convert-brain-signals-into-language-602361
IIT Madras Develop AI Technology To Help Speech-Impaired Humans
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: The Hitavada Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI technology to convert brain signals into language URL: https://www.thehitavada.com/Encyc/2020/2/4/IIT-Madras-builds-AI- technology-to-convert-brain-signals-into-language.html
IIT-Madras builds AI technology to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: India Education Diary Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Researchers develop AI Technology to convert Brain Signals of Speech-Impaired Humans into English Language URL: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/iit-madras-researchers-develop-ai-technology-to- convert-brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-humans-into-english-language/
IIT Madras Researchers develop AI Technology to convert Brain Signals of Speech- Impaired Humans into English Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: UNI Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras researchers develop AI tech to convert brain signals of speech impaired into language URL: http://www.uniindia.com/iit-madras-researchers-develop-ai-tech-to-convert- brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-into-language/south/news/1875425.html
IIT-Madras researchers develop AI tech to convert brain signals of speech impaired into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: News Dig Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Team Develops AI Technology To Convert Brain Signals Into English Language URL: https://newsdig.in/news/2174040/IIT-Madras-Team-Develops-AI-Technology-To- Convert-Brain-Signals-Into-English-Language
IIT Madras Team Develops AI Technology To Convert Brain Signals Into English Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Social News XYZ Edition: Online Journalist: Gopi Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://www.socialnews.xyz/2020/02/03/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert- brain-signals-into-language/
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: You News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Team Develops AI Technology To Convert Brain Signals Into English Language URL: https://www.younews.in/news/iit-madras-team-develops-ai-technology-to- convert-brain-signals-into-english-language/
IIT Madras Team Develops AI Technology To Convert Brain Signals Into English Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Shivalik Journal Edition: Online Journalist: Madhurima Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: This AI Tech By IIT Madras Could Turn Brain Signals Into English Language URL: https://www.shivalikjournal.com/news/technology/this-ai-tech-by-iit-madras- can-turn-brain-signals-into-the-english-language
This AI Tech By IIT Madras Could Turn Brain Signals Into English Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Education Asia Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Develops AI Technology for Speech Impaired Person URL: https://educationasia.in/notice-details/iit-madras-develops-ai-technology-for- speech-impaired-person
IIT Madras Develops AI Technology for Speech Impaired Person
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: India TV Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: Converting brain signals into language? IIT-Madras builds Artificial Intelligence technology URL: https://www.indiatvnews.com/science/converting-brain-signals-into-language- iit-madras-builds-artificial-intelligence-technology-585539
Converting brain signals into language? IIT-Madras builds Artificial Intelligence technology Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: World news Monitor Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language URL: https://world-news-monitor.com/technology/2020/02/03/iit-madras-develops- ai-tech-to-convert-brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-humans-into-language/
IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: True Scoop Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: Researchers of IIT Madras develops AI to convert brain signals into English language URL: https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/researchers-iit-develops-ai
Researchers of IIT Madras develops AI to convert brain signals into English language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Techi Expert Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Researchers develop AI Technology to convert Brain Signals of Speech-Impaired Humans into English Language URL: https://www.techiexpert.com/iit-madras-researchers-develop-ai-technology-to- convert-brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-humans-into-english-language/
IIT Madras Researchers develop AI Technology to convert Brain Signals of Speech- Impaired Humans into English Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Window To news Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: http://www.windowtonews.com/news.php?id=309281
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: The Weekend Leader Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: http://www.theweekendleader.com/Headlines/50328/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech- to-convert-brain-signals-into-language.html
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Silicon India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech to Convert Brain Signals into Language URL: https://news.siliconindia.com/technology/IITMadras-Builds-AI-Tech-to-Convert- Brain-Signals-into-Language-nid-212115-cid-2.html
IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech to Convert Brain Signals into Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Siasat.com Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://www.siasat.com/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-convert-brain-signals- language-1814713/
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: New Kerala.com Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://www.newkerala.com/news/2020/17660.htm
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Lokmat Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://english.lokmat.com/national/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert-brain- signals-into-language/
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: India Finance News Edition: Online Journalist: Kalpna Warrier Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language URL: https://www.indiafinancenews.com/iit-madras-develops-ai-tech-to-convert- brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-humans-into-language/
IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Daily Hunt Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/the+english+post-epaper- tengpo/iit+madras+builds+ai+tech+to+convert+brain+signals+into+language- newsid-163317176
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Daiji World Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=670300
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Chennai Online Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://chennaionline.com/technology/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert- brain-signals-into-language/
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Binj.in Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras develops AI tech that converts brain signals into language URL: https://binj.in/technology/iit-madras-develops-ai-tech-that-converts-brain- signals-into-language/
IIT-Madras develops AI tech that converts brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Silicon India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech to Convert Brain Signals into Language URL: https://news.siliconindia.com/technology/IITMadras-Builds-AI-Tech-to-Convert- Brain-Signals-into-Language-nid-212115-cid-2.html
IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech to Convert Brain Signals into Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Ommcom News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech To Convert Brain Signals Into Language URL: https://www.ommcomnews.com/science-tech/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to- convert-brain-signals-into-language
IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech To Convert Brain Signals Into Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: News Research Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://newsreach.in/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert-brain-signals-into- language/
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: News D Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://newsd.in/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert-brain-signals-into- language/
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Kalinga TV Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech To Convert Brain Signals Into Language URL: https://kalingatv.com/technology/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert-brain- signals-into-language/
IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech To Convert Brain Signals Into Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Can India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: http://www.canindia.com/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert-brain-signals- into-language/
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: News Gram Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language URL: https://www.newsgram.com/iit-madras-develop-ai-technology-convert-brain- signals-into-language/
IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature''s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
"The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us," said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
"When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: One India Edition: Online Journalist: Akarsh Shukla Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT मद्रास के शोधकर्ााओं ने विकवसर् की 'विमाग प褼ने िाली र्कनीक', मन की बार्ों को अंग्रेजी मᴂ करर्ी है ट्ांसलेट (IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language) URL: https://hindi.oneindia.com/news/india/iit-madras-researchers-develop-mind- reading-ai-technology-it-translates-in-english-544988.html
IIT मद्रास के शोधकर्ााओं ने विकवसर् की 'विमाग प褼ने िाली र्कनीक', मन की बार्ों को अंग्रेजी मᴂ करर्ी है ट्ांसलेट
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Patrika Edition: Online Journalist: Shivali Agarwal Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras develops AI tech to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into language URL: https://www.patrika.com/chennai-news/tamilnadu-iit-madras-ai-tech-5725204/
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Hindustan Times Edition: Delhi Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: AI to convert brain signals of speech-impaired persons into English language
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 22 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: New IIT-M tech can give voice to speech-impaired
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Sakal Times Edition: Pune Page No: 4 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-M builds tech to convert brain signals into language
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Eenadu Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 14 Journalist: NA Headline: Brain signals are converted into language
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The Hindu Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: AI tech to convert brain signals into language URL: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/ai-tech-to-convert-brain- signals-into-language/article30738405.ece
AI tech to convert brain signals into language
Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of people with impaired speech into words.
A team led by Vishal Nandigana, assistant professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, is working in this area.
The researchers passed electrical signals through napores filled with a saline solution. “The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles,” said Nandigana in a statement.
“These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked upon, to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists, to get brain signals of speech impaired humans, to know what they are trying to communicate,” he said.
The other major application for this field is that researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals like plant photosynthesis.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: NDTV - Hindi Edition: Online Journalist: Archita Gupta Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT मद्रास ने बनाई ऐसी टेक्नोलॉजी बोलने मᴂ असमर्ा लोगों को वमलेगी 焼बान (IIT-M tech can help speech-impaired communicate) URL: https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/career/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to-convert- brain-signals-into-language-2174807
IIT मद्रास ने बनाई ऐसी टेक्नोलॉजी बोलने मᴂ असमर्ा लोगों को वमलेगी 焼बान
आईआईटी मद्रास (IIT Madras) की रिसर्च टीम ने आर्टचर्िर्ियल इंटेर्लजᴂस (AI) की मदद से एक टेक्नोलॉजी र्िकर्सत की है, जो बोलने मᴂ असमर्च लोगों के मस्तिष्क संकेतों (ब्रेन र्सगनल) को भाषा मᴂ बदल सकती है. बोलने मᴂ असमर्च लोगों की मदद किने के अलािा इस टेक्नोलॉजी का इिेमाल प्रकृर्त के संकेतों की व्याख्या किने मᴂ भी र्कया जा सकता है, जैसे र्क पौधों की प्रकाि संश्लेषण (िोटो र्संर्ेर्सस) प्रर्िया या र्कसी बाहिी उत्तेजना के प्रर्त उनकी प्रर्तर्िया. इस रिसर्च टीम का नेतृत्व आईआईटी मद्रास के मकेर्नकल इंजीर्नयरिंग र्िभाग मᴂ सहायक प्रोिेसि डॉ र्ििाल नंदीगाना ने र्कया है. र्िद्युत संकेत, मस्तिष्क संकेत या कोई भी संकेत, सामान्य 셂प से, िेििॉमच होते हℂ जो भौर्तक र्नयम या गर्णतीय परिितचनों जैसे िोरियि ट्ांसिॉमच या लाप्लास ट्ांसिॉमच का उपयोग किके सार्चक जानकािी तक र्डकोड कि सकते हℂ. ये भौर्तक र्नयम औि गर्णतीय परिितचन र्िज्ञान आधारित भाषाएं हℂ र्जन्हᴂ सि आइजैक न्यूटन औि जीन-बैर्िस्ट जोसेि िूरियि जैसे प्रर्सद्ध िैज्ञार्नकों द्वािा खोजा गया र्ा.
इस रिसर्च के बािे मᴂ बताते ए, प्रमुख िोधकताच, डॉ. र्ििाल नंदीगाना ने कहा, यह तकनीक आयनों के प्रिाह का प्रर्तर्नर्धत्व किती है जो र्ाजच र्कए गए कण होते हℂ. इन र्िद्युत संकेतों को मानि भाषा मᴂ बदला जाता है र्जससे हमᴂ आउटपुट र्मलता है.
र्ििाल नंदीगाना के मुताबर्क यह हमᴂ बताता है र्क आयन हमािे सार् क्या संिाद कि िहे हℂ. अगि हम इस प्रयास के सार् सिल हो जाते हℂ तो हम न्यूिोलॉर्जस्ट से इलेक्ट््ोर्िर्जयोलॉर्जकल डेटा प्राप्त किᴂगे. र्जससे हम यह जान सकते हℂ र्क भाषण देने िाले मनु�ों के मस्तिष्क मᴂ क्या संकेत र्ल िहे हℂ औि िह क्या बोलने की कोर्िि कि िहे हℂ.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras tech turns brain signals into words URL: https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2020/feb/04/iit-madras-tech- turns-brain-signals-into-words-2098932.html
IIT-Madras tech turns brain signals into words
Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of people with impaired speech into words.
A team led by Vishal Nandigana, assistant professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, is working in this area.
The researchers passed electrical signals through napores filled with a saline solution. “The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles,” said Nandigana in a statement.
“These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked upon, to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists, to get brain signals of speech impaired humans, to know what they are trying to communicate,” he said.
The other major application for this field is that researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals like plant photosynthesis.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Yahoo News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT – Madras Creates AI To Convert Brain Signals Into English URL: https://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/iit-madras-creates-ai-convert- 134528240.html
IIT – Madras Creates AI To Convert Brain Signals Into English
We humans have had a fascinating relationship with technology and this team of researchers are proving just that. The research team from IIT – Madras have developed an AI tech that can apparently read a person’s thoughts and convert them into written language! This is a major breakthrough for the world of Science, because even.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Express Computer Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech To Convert Brain Signals Into Language URL: https://www.expresscomputer.in/artificial-intelligence-ai/iit-madras-builds-ai- tech-to-convert-brain-signals-into-language/46470/
IIT-Madras Builds AI Tech To Convert Brain Signals Into Language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute has said. The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores.
The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: India Times Edition: Online Journalist: Monit Khanna Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Develops AI Technology For Converting Brain Signals Into English Language URL: https://www.indiatimes.com/technology/news/iit-madras-develops-ai- technology-for-converting-brain-signals-into-english-language-505608.html
IIT Madras Develops AI Technology For Converting Brain Signals Into English Language
In what sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, a research team from IIT Madras has developed a breakthrough technology to read a person's thoughts and convert them into written language.
In the past, Elon Musk's Neuralink and Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook have conducted similar research to develop a brain computer interface, but it's good to know that IIT Madras already has results to show, where others might've been less successful.
The breakthrough research team was led by Dr. Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
Using AI technology, Dr Nandigana claims the thought to text solution can help speech impaired individuals communicate better, while the technology can also be used in decoding natural phenomenon -- chemical signals in plant that are responsible for photosynthesis process, and more.
How it's done Whether it's decoding nature's signals in plants or our own brain's signals that control our existence, ultimately it all comes down to unraveling electrical signals or physical waveforms. Our brain fires up neurons that result in electrical signals and ionic current flowing through certain parts of the brain that can be interpreted as human language or speech.
"This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate," according to Dr. Vishal Nandigana of IIT Madras.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Patrika Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: New technology will help in speaking URL: https://www.patrika.com/chennai-news/iit-madras-developed-ai-technique- 5729575/
New technology will help in speaking
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Nav Jeevan Express Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-M develops AI technology to convert Brain signals of Speech-Impaired Humans into English Language URL: https://navjeevanexpress.com/iit-m-develops-ai-technology-to-convert-brain- signals-of-speech-impaired-humans-into-english-language/
IIT-M develops AI technology to convert Brain signals of Speech-Impaired Humans into English Language
Researchers of IIT-M have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into English Language. The other major application for this field of research is that the researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as like plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
According IIT-M release, a team of researchers lead by Dr. Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, is working on this area of research.
Electrical signals, brain signal or any signal, in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
Elaborating on this Research, Dr. Vishal Nandigana, the lead researcher, said, “The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate.”
Further, Dr. Vishal Nandigana said, “The other major application of this field of research we see potentially is, can we interpret nature’s signals, like plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces mean when we collect their real data signal. The data signal also, we believe, is going to be in some wave like pattern with spikes, humps and crusts. So the big breakthrough will be, we can interpret what plants and nature is trying to communicate to us. This will help in predicting monsoons, earthquake, floods, Tsunami and other natural disasters using our Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. If we understand the nature signals better we can take care of it well is our objective that we want to pitch in from our laboratory.”
IIT Madras Researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human language such as English language and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
`Brain signals are typical electrical signals’
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language meaning speech using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the Researchers to read direct electrical signals of the brain.
The researchers tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the release added.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Mens XP Edition: Online Journalist: Karthik Iyer Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras Students Develop AI Tech To Convert Thoughts To Text, But Should People Be Worried? URL: https://www.mensxp.com/technology/news/72609-iit-madras-students- develop-ai-tech-to-convert-thoughts-to-text-but-should-people-be-worried.html
Researchers at IIT Madras develops AI technology to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into English language
The idea of being able to translate our thoughts to text seems like something that wouldn't be possible outside of sci-fi movies, right? Imagine being able to communicate with someone who can't talk or be able to understand the chemical signals of plants, etc.
Well, a group of students at IIT Madras has successfully developed an AI for just that. The breakthrough research team led by Dr. Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, has developed an AI tech that can convert thoughts to text.
The team believes that the solution can be very useful especially to help speech- impaired individuals communicate better. Additionally, the tech can also be used to decode natural phenomena like tracking chemical signals in plants that are responsible for photosynthesis. Regardless of the use case, the process is ultimately about decoding electrical signals or physical waveforms.
Dr. Vishal Nandigana, the lead researcher elaborated and said, "This will help in predicting monsoons, earthquakes, floods, Tsunami and other natural disasters using our Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. If we understand the nature signals well, we can take care of it well, which is our objective that we want to pitch in from our laboratory."
While the idea itself is very noble, we couldn't help but think how it would affect people like us, who write for a living. While it does take the effort out of writing, thus allowing media organisations to cut down on the workforce, it's more empowering for individual writers too. Just imagine how you can just think to write instead of getting out of bed, going to your desk, opening your laptop and starting from scratch.
With all that being said, it's worth pointing out that the technology is still being perfected by IIT Madras. So let's just say that it's going to take a while before it's ready for commercial use. But we're still very proud of this achievement because a lot of big names in the industry have been trying to perfect something like this and it hasn't really been successful so far. Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Telecom Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: Researchers at IIT Madras develops AI technology to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into English language URL: http://telecomlive.com/web/researchers-at-iit-madras-develops-ai-technology- to-convert-brain-signals-of-speech-impaired-humans-into-english-language/
Researchers at IIT Madras develops AI technology to convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into English language
Researchers of IIT-M have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into English Language. The other major application for this field of research is that the researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as like plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
According IIT-M release, a team of researchers lead by Dr. Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, is working on this area of research.
Electrical signals, brain signal or any signal, in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
Elaborating on this Research, Dr. Vishal Nandigana, the lead researcher, said, “The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate.”
Further, Dr. Vishal Nandigana said, “The other major application of this field of research we see potentially is, can we interpret nature’s signals, like plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces mean when we collect their real data signal. The data signal also, we believe, is going to be in some wave like pattern with spikes, humps and crusts. So the big breakthrough will be, we can interpret what plants and nature is trying to communicate to us. This will help in predicting monsoons, earthquake, floods, Tsunami and other natural disasters using our Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. If we understand the nature signals better we can take care of it well is our objective that we want to pitch in from our laboratory.”
IIT Madras Researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human language such as English language and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
`Brain signals are typical electrical signals’
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave like patterns with spikes, humps and crusts which can be converted into simple human language meaning speech using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the Researchers to read direct electrical signals of the brain.
The researchers tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the release added.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The Sentinel Assam Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into a language URL: https://www.sentinelassam.com/national-news/iit-madras-builds-ai-tech-to- convert-brain-signals-into-a-language/
IIT-Madras builds AI tech to convert brain signals into a language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are working on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps, and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement. (IANS)
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The Youth Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras develops AI Technology for converting Brain Signals into the English language URL: https://www.theyouth.in/2020/02/04/iit-madras-develops-ai-technology-for- converting-brain-signals-into-english-language/
IIT Madras develops AI Technology for converting Brain Signals into the English language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are working on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps, and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement. (IANS)
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Shiksha.com Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras designs AI technology to transform brain signals into English language URL: https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/articles/iit-madras-designs-ai-technology-to- transform-brain-signals-into-english-language-blogId-30247
IIT Madras designs AI technology to transform brain signals into English language
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are working on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps, and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Ed Times Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT – Madras Creates AI To Convert Brain Signals Into English URL: https://www.edtimes.in/iit-madras-creates-ai-to-convert-brain-signals-into- english/
IIT – Madras Creates AI To Convert Brain Signals Into English
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into language, the Institute said on Monday.
The researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as the plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
Electrical signals, brain signals, or any signal in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace Transform.
These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
“The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are working on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us,” said study researcher Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
“When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate,” Nandigana added.
The researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human languages such as English, and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps, and crusts which can be converted into simple human language, meaning speech, using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the researchers to read the direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field, the Institute said in a statement.
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express - EDEX Edition: Online Journalist: Johanna Deeksha Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: This IIT Madras prof's AI tech can convert brain signals of the speech- impaired into English URL: https://www.edexlive.com/happening/2020/feb/05/this-iit-madras-profs-ai- tech-can-convert-brain-signals-of-the-speech-impaired-into-english-10156.html
This IIT Madras prof's AI tech can convert brain signals of the speech-impaired into English
During a brief couple of days when Dr Vishal Nandigana, now an Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras, was in the US a few years ago, he suffered from a bout of extreme stress and pressure. Between finishing his Masters and deciding what he wanted to do next, Vishal said he had been pushed to an edge, so much so that he began to have hallucinations. Thankfully, it was quickly cured and he went back to his regular life shortly after he got the healthcare that he needed. But it was that experience that put an idea in his 'engineering' head, that has materialised today.
Vishal asked his doctor what caused the hallucinations. He was told that they were brain signals that were probably evoking some old memory. But since then, Vishal has been curious about how brain signals can be decoded. Today, he is the head of an IIT Madras Research team that has developed AI technology that can convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into the English language. According to the 2011 Census there are nearly 20 lakh people who were found to be speech-impaired — a number that would have considerably risen in the past 9 years.
Before we get down to telling you how that would actually work, let's get to know Vishal a little better. Having been brought up on the IIT Madras (his father was an SSO Gr-1 there) campus, it is no wonder that Vishal wanted to be a Professor where his father was an employee. Even though his father wanted him to become an IAS officer, Vishal didn't feel like it was something that he was destined to do. So after an undergraduate course in mechanical engineering, he moved to the USA to pursue his Masters and PhD. Soon after he finished, he found himself a cushy job at Intel. "I eventually wanted to get into academics but wanted a taste of the industry as well. But I wanted to also be an entrepreneur, so I figured it would be a good experience," he said. But Vishal only stayed there for about six months and then decided he was only cut out for the academic life. But he was still keen on entrepreneurship as well.
He then decided to return to IIT Madras and took up entrepreneurship projects. He then conducted research in subjects like membrane technology and developed something called 'blue energy' - creating renewable energy from seawater. Then he delved into Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). It's safe to say he created some waves there. But how did he get around to developing AI to read brain signals? "It was after my work in CFD. Take for example, if you wanted to custom make a car and you gave the software all the details and the car is created. It would work like Amazon's Alexa. With things like 3D printing, we can actually create a car. So this software analyses your design needs and modifies the product accordingly," he explained.
"The algorithms were tight," he tells us. Definitively so.
Time out for the layman's brain. So how did this research lead to brain signal- interpreting-AI? "There are two parts of the brain, the training set and the test set. So either the brain is trained to react in a certain way or if it is something new, it tests how it can respond and then does the action. Any signal will create waveforms. These signals can be read," he said. Electrical signals, brain signal or any signal, in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace transform.
Once the waves have been recorded, the AI will automatically match it with pre- recorded meanings for specific waveforms — and display the word or sequence of words that the person is thinking. Can you imagine the possibilities of what this would mean for people who have never spoken a word in their lives?
On how this can be applied to even natural processes, Vishal said, “The other major application of this field of research we see potentially is, can we interpret nature's signals, like plant photosynthesis or their response to external forces when we collect their real data signal. The data signal also, we believe, is going to be in some wave- like pattern with spikes, humps and crusts. So the big breakthrough will be can we interpret what plants and nature are trying to communicate to us. This will help in predicting monsoons, earthquake, floods, tsunamis and other natural disasters using our Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. If we understand nature's signals better we can take care of it well is our objective that we want to pitch in from our laboratory.”
He goes on to give a better example, "From the olden days, we've been told that a koel sings just before it starts to rain. So now with the ability to read the waves created by the bird's brain signal, we can actually find out if it indeed does know when it's going to rain or if it's just a myth," he explained. He says it is the same with clouds, "There are plenty of sensors, plenty of data to find out how something works because it gives out signals. So we can find out from the cloud if it's going to rain or not. Similarly, we can predict rains, tsunamis and various other natural processes too," he adds. Elaborating on how this could drastically impact the lives of the speech-impaired, Vishal said, “The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate.”
Vishal, and his team of students, tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field.
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: Campus Varta Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: IIT Madras prof’s AI tech can convert brain signals of the speech-impaired into English URL: https://www.campusvarta.com/campus-updates/iit-madras-profs-ai-tech-can- convert-brain-signals-of-the-speech-impaired-into-english/
IIT Madras prof’s AI tech can convert brain signals of the speech-impaired into English
During a brief couple of days when Dr Vishal Nandigana, now an Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras, was in the US a few years ago, he suffered from a bout of extreme stress and pressure. Between finishing his Masters and deciding what he wanted to do next, Vishal said he had been pushed to an edge, so much so that he began to have hallucinations. Thankfully, it was quickly cured and he went back to his regular life shortly after he got the healthcare that he needed. But it was that experience that put an idea in his 'engineering' head, that has materialised today.
Vishal asked his doctor what caused the hallucinations. He was told that they were brain signals that were probably evoking some old memory. But since then, Vishal has been curious about how brain signals can be decoded. Today, he is the head of an IIT Madras Research team that has developed AI technology that can convert brain signals of speech-impaired humans into the English language. According to the 2011 Census there are nearly 20 lakh people who were found to be speech-impaired — a number that would have considerably risen in the past 9 years.
Before we get down to telling you how that would actually work, let's get to know Vishal a little better. Having been brought up on the IIT Madras (his father was an SSO Gr-1 there) campus, it is no wonder that Vishal wanted to be a Professor where his father was an employee. Even though his father wanted him to become an IAS officer, Vishal didn't feel like it was something that he was destined to do. So after an undergraduate course in mechanical engineering, he moved to the USA to pursue his Masters and PhD. Soon after he finished, he found himself a cushy job at Intel. "I eventually wanted to get into academics but wanted a taste of the industry as well. But I wanted to also be an entrepreneur, so I figured it would be a good experience," he said. But Vishal only stayed there for about six months and then decided he was only cut out for the academic life. But he was still keen on entrepreneurship as well.
He then decided to return to IIT Madras and took up entrepreneurship projects. He then conducted research in subjects like membrane technology and developed something called 'blue energy' - creating renewable energy from seawater. Then he delved into Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). It's safe to say he created some waves there. But how did he get around to developing AI to read brain signals? "It was after my work in CFD. Take for example, if you wanted to custom make a car and you gave the software all the details and the car is created. It would work like Amazon's Alexa. With things like 3D printing, we can actually create a car. So this software analyses your design needs and modifies the product accordingly," he explained.
Time out for the layman's brain. So how did this research lead to brain signal- interpreting-AI? "There are two parts of the brain, the training set and the test set. So either the brain is trained to react in a certain way or if it is something new, it tests how it can respond and then does the action. Any signal will create waveforms. These signals can be read," he said. Electrical signals, brain signal or any signal, in general, are waveforms which are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace transform.
Once the waves have been recorded, the AI will automatically match it with pre- recorded meanings for specific waveforms — and display the word or sequence of words that the person is thinking. Can you imagine the possibilities of what this would mean for people who have never spoken a word in their lives?
On how this can be applied to even natural processes, Vishal said, “The other major application of this field of research we see potentially is, can we interpret nature's signals, like plant photosynthesis or their response to external forces when we collect their real data signal. The data signal also, we believe, is going to be in some wave- like pattern with spikes, humps and crusts. So the big breakthrough will be can we interpret what plants and nature are trying to communicate to us. This will help in predicting monsoons, earthquake, floods, tsunamis and other natural disasters using our Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. If we understand nature's signals better we can take care of it well is our objective that we want to pitch in from our laboratory.”
He goes on to give a better example, "From the olden days, we've been told that a koel sings just before it starts to rain. So now with the ability to read the waves created by the bird's brain signal, we can actually find out if it indeed does know when it's going to rain or if it's just a myth," he explained. He says it is the same with clouds, "There are plenty of sensors, plenty of data to find out how something works because it gives out signals. So we can find out from the cloud if it's going to rain or not. Similarly, we can predict rains, tsunamis and various other natural processes too," he adds.
Elaborating on how this could drastically impact the lives of the speech-impaired, Vishal said, “The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate.”
Vishal, and his team of students, tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field.
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: News Research Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Vishal Nandigana Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: https://newsreach.in/uavs-ramjet-tech-to-be-showcased-at-defexpo-iit- madras/
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: Analytics India Magazine Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr Deepak Padmanabhan Headline: Queen’s University Belfast and IIT Madras research team develops technology to make Artificial Intelligence Fairer URL: https://analyticsindiamag.com/queens-university-belfast-iit-madras-research- team-develops-technology-to-make-ai-fairer/
Queen’s University Belfast and IIT Madras research team develops technology to make Artificial Intelligence Fairer
While India has been struggling with a host of social evils and discrimination based on caste, creed, gender and religion, an Indian researcher has developed a new algorithm that will help make artificial intelligence less biased while processing data.
The students of Indian Institute of Technology Madras were a part of an international research project, which was led by a Queen’s University Belfast Researcher in the U.K. who has developed an innovative new algorithm to make artificial intelligence (AI) fairer and less biased when processing data.
Dr Deepak Padmanabhan, Researcher at Queen’s University Belfast and an Adjunct Faculty Member at IIT Madras, has been leading a project to tackle the discrimination problem within clustering algorithms.
Companies often use AI technologies to sift through vast amounts of data in situations such as an oversubscribed job vacancy or in policing when there is a large volume of CCTV data linked to a crime.
AI sorts through the data, grouping it to form a manageable number of clusters, which are groups of data with common characteristics. It is then much more comfortable for an organisation to analyse manually and either shortlist or reject the entire group. However, while AI can save on time, the process is often biased in terms of race, gender, age, religion and country of origin.
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Elaborating on this research, Dr Deepak Padmanabhan said, “AI techniques for exploratory data analysis, known as ‘clustering algorithms’, are often criticised as being biased in terms of ‘sensitive attributes’ such as race, gender, age, religion and country of origin. AI techniques must be fair while aiding shortlisting decisions to ensure that they are not discriminatory on such attributes.”
It has been reported that white-sounding names received 50% more call-backs than those with black-sounding names. Studies also suggest that call-back rates tend to fall substantially for workers in their 40s and beyond. Another discriminatory trend is the ‘motherhood penalty’, where working mothers are disadvantaged in the job market while working fathers do better, in what is known as the ‘fatherhood bonus’.
Over the last few years, ‘fair clustering’ techniques have been developed, and these prevent bias in a single chosen attribute, such as gender. The research team has now developed a method that, for the first time, can achieve fairness in many attributes.
Speaking about this research, Ms Savitha Abraham, PhD Student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Madras, said, “Fairness in AI techniques is of significance in developing countries such as India. These countries experience drastic social and economic disparities, and these are reflected in the data.
Ms Savitha Abraham added, “Employing AI techniques directly on raw data results in biased insights, which influence public policy, and this could amplify existing disparities. The uptake of fairer AI methods is critical, especially in the public sector, when it comes to such scenarios.”
Highlighting the potential impact of this research, Dr Padmanabhan said, “Our fair clustering algorithm, called FairKM, can be invoked with any number of specified sensitive attributes, leading to a much fairer process. In a way, FairKM takes a significant step towards algorithms assuming the role of ensuring fairness in shortlisting, especially in terms of human resources. With a fairer process in place, the selection committees can focus on other core job-related criteria.
Dr Padmanabhan further added, “FairKM can be applied across several data scenarios where AI is being used to aid decision makings, such as pro-active policing for crime prevention and detection of suspicious activities. This, we believe, marks a significant step forward towards building fair machine learning algorithms that can deal with the demands of our modern democratic society.”
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: BW Education Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT Madras Develop AI Technology To Help Speech-Impaired Humans URL: http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/IIT-Madras-Develop-AI-Technology- To-Help-Speech-Impaired-Humans/04-02-2020-183366/
IIT Madras Develop AI Technology To Help Speech-Impaired Humans
IIT Madras researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into Language. The other major application for this field of research is that the researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as like plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
A team of researchers lead by Dr. Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, is working on this area of research.
Electrical signals, brain signal or any signal, in general, are waveforms that are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
Elaborating on this Research, Dr. Vishal Nandigana, the lead researcher, said, “The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate.”
“The other major application of this field of research we see potentially is, can we interpret nature's signals, like plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces mean when we collect their real data signal. The data signal also, we believe, is going to be in some wave like pattern with spikes, humps and crusts. So the big breakthrough will be can we interpret what plants and nature is trying to communicate to us. This will help in predicting monsoons, earthquake, floods, Tsunami and other natural disasters using our Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. If we understand the nature signals better we can take care of it well is our objective that we want to pitch in from our laboratory,” he added.
IIT Madras researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human language such as English language and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps, and crusts which can be converted into simple human language meaning speech using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the Researchers to read direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Tech Gig Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT Madras researchers develop AI that converts brain signals into language URL: https://content.techgig.com/IIT-Madras-researchers-develop-AI-that-converts- brain-signals-into-language/articleshow/74008007.cms
IIT Madras researchers develop AI that converts brain signals into language IIT Madras researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to convert brain signals of speech impaired humans into Language. The other major application for this field of research is that the researchers can potentially interpret nature’s signals such as like plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces.
A team of researchers lead by Dr. Vishal Nandigana, Assistant Professor, Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, is working on this area of research
Electrical signals, brain signal or any signal, in general, are waveforms that are decoded to meaningful information using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace transform. These physical laws and mathematical transforms are science-based languages discovered by renowned scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton and Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
Elaborating on this Research, Dr. Vishal Nandigana, the lead researcher, said, “The output result is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate.”
“The other major application of this field of research we see potentially is, can we interpret nature's signals, like plant photosynthesis process or their response to external forces mean when we collect their real data signal. The data signal also, we believe, is going to be in some wave like pattern with spikes, humps and crusts. So the big breakthrough will be can we interpret what plants and nature is trying to communicate to us. This will help in predicting monsoons, earthquake, floods, Tsunami and other natural disasters using our Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. If we understand the nature signals better we can take care of it well is our objective that we want to pitch in from our laboratory,” he added.
IIT Madras researchers are working on how these real data signal can be decoded into human language such as English language and if the real data signal can be interpreted as a simple human language that all human beings can understand.
Brain signals are typically electrical signals. These are wave-like patterns with spikes, humps, and crusts which can be converted into simple human language meaning speech using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. This enabled the Researchers to read direct electrical signals of the brain.
They tested this concept by getting experimental electrical signals through experiments in the laboratory to get signals from nanofluidic transport inside nanopores. The nanopores were filled with saline solution and mediated using an electric field.
Date: 9th February 2020 Publication: The Hindu Edition: Chennai / Delhi / Mumbai / Bangalore Page No: 15 Journalist: Dr. Shubashree Desikan Professor: Prof. R I Sujith Headline: IIT Madras: Candle flame oscillators shine light on combustor stability URL: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/iit-madras-candle-flame- oscillators-shine-light-on-combustor-stability/article30771294.ece
Date: 10th February 2020 Publication: Telangana Today Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 1 & 7 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Vishal Nandigana Headline: Al turns brain signals into words
Date: 10th February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express Edition: Chennai Page No: 12 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr Vishal Nandigana Headline: Research on Artificial Intelligence at IIT-M
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: The Asian Age Edition: Delhi / Mumbai Page No: 4 Journalist: T. Sudeesh Professor: Prof. V. Sundar Headline: IIT-Madras develops eco-friendly alternative to seawalls URL: https://www.asianage.com/india/all-india/110220/iit-madras-develops-eco- friendly-alternative-to-seawalls.html
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: Writ Up 24 Edition: Online Journalist: Christopher Stern Professor: Prof. V. Sundar Headline: IIT-Madras develops eco-friendly selection to seawalls URL: https://writeup24.com/2020/02/10/iit-madras-develops-eco-friendly-selection- to-seawalls/
IIT-Madras develops eco-friendly selection to seawalls
After successfully testing the efficacy of the technology of groyne fields since 2007 along the Kerala and North Chennai coastline to fight sea erosion, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) has developed an eco-friendly system using geotextiles to save seashore.
The system, geotextile-wrapped over geo cell, developed with the fund offered by the Kerala government, has reached the final stage, Dr. V. Sundar, professor, department of ocean engineering, IIT-M told this newspaper. "We hope we would be able to introduce it on the ground in a year." "The system works with a dual structure: one is the geotube that will be laid on the updrift side and the second, a geo textile structure that replaces the conventional seawall in the down drift side," Dr Sundar said.
"The geotube will act as a shock absorber by reducing the power of the waves. Ultimately, the system brings down the power of the high waves during the monsoon season that would cause sever damages to the life and property of coastal people."
He said the IIT team pursued the project after Kerala government accepted its proposal a couple of years ago and the allocated the fund for the same.
"We are is waiting for the release of the final instalment of the fund from the Kerala government to test the technology on the ground.
The system is eco-friendly and cost effective compared to conventional rocky seawalls, he said. "The sizable boulders are unavailable and that was why we thought about the geo textiles," he said. "Geotextiles are strong enough to withstand the pressure of waves. It's the real alternate for the rocky seawalls."
It may be recalled that the IITM team, under Dr. Sundar, has successfully tested groyne field technology laying down as many as 25 structures in as many as 20 shorelines in Kerala since 2007.
"We are satisfied with the performance and it helped save many villages in Kerala.
The unavailability of boulders is the major challenge in going ahead with that technology. Therefore we were forced to look for the alternative," he said.
According to Dr Sundar, IITM has done a review study on the implemented groyne fields in the coast of Kerala in around 20 locations.
"Based on a detailed review, it is found that groyne fields in 12 out of the 20 locations are in good state and functioning very effectively and have recovered lot of beaches. Though the remaining fields are comparatively less effective in recovering beach, they have controlled erosion to an acceptable limit," he pointed out.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: Daily Hunt Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. V. Sundar Headline: IIT-Madras develops eco-friendly alternative to seawalls URL: https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/asian+age-epaper- asianage/iit+madras+develops+eco+friendly+alternative+to+seawalls-newsid- 164770096
IIT-Madras develops eco-friendly alternative to seawalls
After successfully testing the efficacy of the technology of groyne fields since 2007 along the Kerala and North Chennai coastline to fight sea erosion, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) has developed an eco-friendly system using geotextiles to save seashore.
The system, geotextile-wrapped over geo cell, developed with the fund offered by the Kerala government, has reached the final stage, Dr. V. Sundar, professor, department of ocean engineering, IIT-M told this newspaper. "We hope we would be able to introduce it on the ground in a year." "The system works with a dual structure: one is the geotube that will be laid on the updrift side and the second, a geo textile structure that replaces the conventional seawall in the down drift side," Dr Sundar said.
"The geotube will act as a shock absorber by reducing the power of the waves. Ultimately, the system brings down the power of the high waves during the monsoon season that would cause sever damages to the life and property of coastal people."
He said the IIT team pursued the project after Kerala government accepted its proposal a couple of years ago and the allocated the fund for the same.
"We are is waiting for the release of the final instalment of the fund from the Kerala government to test the technology on the ground.
The system is eco-friendly and cost effective compared to conventional rocky seawalls, he said. "The sizable boulders are unavailable and that was why we thought about the geo textiles," he said. "Geotextiles are strong enough to withstand the pressure of waves. It's the real alternate for the rocky seawalls."
It may be recalled that the IITM team, under Dr. Sundar, has successfully tested groyne field technology laying down as many as 25 structures in as many as 20 shorelines in Kerala since 2007.
"We are satisfied with the performance and it helped save many villages in Kerala.
The unavailability of boulders is the major challenge in going ahead with that technology. Therefore we were forced to look for the alternative," he said.
According to Dr Sundar, IITM has done a review study on the implemented groyne fields in the coast of Kerala in around 20 locations.
"Based on a detailed review, it is found that groyne fields in 12 out of the 20 locations are in good state and functioning very effectively and have recovered lot of beaches. Though the remaining fields are comparatively less effective in recovering beach, they have controlled erosion to an acceptable limit," he pointed out.
Date: 17th February 2020 Publication: Daily Hunt Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Vishal Nandigana Headline: Researchers At IIT Madras Develop AI Technology That Converts Brain Signals Into Language URL: https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/homegrown-epaper- homegrow/researchers+at+iit+madras+develop+ai+technology+that+converts+brai n+signals+into+language-newsid-166009062
Researchers At IIT Madras Develop AI Technology That Converts Brain Signals Into Language
A revolutionary Artificial Intelligence technology has been created by researchers from IIT Madras that can convert signals received from brain activity of speech impaired humans into language. In addition to this, the interface can interpret signals from the environment such as photosynthesis process or plant's response to external forces and collect their real data signal.
Over the years a lot of researchers and scientists all over the world have used different technology to interpret brain signals and generate natural-sounding speech through technology.
Electrical signals, brain signals or any signals, are waveforms that are decoded using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace transform (discovered by Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier and Pierre-Simon Laplace respectively) for meaningful interpretation.
IIT-M's, department of Mechanical Engineering's assistant professor Dr. Vishal Nandigana who led the team of researchers, in a press release said, 'The output result (of brain signals) is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate.'
As per Dr. Nandigana, the big breakthrough of the technology will be to interpret what plants and nature are trying to communicate to us that will help in predicting monsoons, earthquakes, floods, tsunami and other natural disasters using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. Understanding the nature's signals well means humans can take care of it well, which is the team's objective.
Through the state-of-the-art project, the team will help speech impaired humans convey their thoughts; in turn conveying their emotions and personalities, get in touch with the cosmos and interpret it's signals.
Date: 17th February 2020 Publication: Home Grown Edition: Online Journalist: Rhea Bedi Professor: Prof Vishal Nandigana Headline: Researchers At IIT Madras Develop AI Technology That Converts Brain Signals Into Language URL: https://homegrown.co.in/article/804112/researchers-at-iit-madras-develop-ai- technology-that-converts-brain-signals-into-language
Researchers At IIT Madras Develop AI Technology That Converts Brain Signals Into Language
A revolutionary Artificial Intelligence technology has been created by researchers from IIT Madras that can convert signals received from brain activity of speech impaired humans into language. In addition to this, the interface can interpret signals from the environment such as photosynthesis process or plant’s response to external forces and collect their real data signal.
Over the years a lot of researchers and scientists all over the world have used different technology to interpret brain signals and generate natural-sounding speech through technology.
Electrical signals, brain signals or any signals, are waveforms that are decoded using physical law or mathematical transforms such as Fourier Transform or Laplace transform (discovered by Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier and Pierre-Simon Laplace respectively) for meaningful interpretation.
IIT-M’s, department of Mechanical Engineering’s assistant professor Dr. Vishal Nandigana who led the team of researchers, in a press release said, “The output result (of brain signals) is the ionic current, which represents the flow of ions which are charged particles. These electrically driven ionic current signals are worked on to be interpreted as human language meaning speech. This would tell us what the ions are trying to communicate with us. When we succeed with this effort, we will get electrophysiological data from the neurologists to get brain signals of speech impaired humans to know what they are trying to communicate.”
As per Dr. Nandigana, the big breakthrough of the technology will be to interpret what plants and nature are trying to communicate to us that will help in predicting monsoons, earthquakes, floods, tsunami and other natural disasters using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms. Understanding the nature’s signals well means humans can take care of it well, which is the team’s objective.
Through the state-of-the-art project, the team will help speech impaired humans convey their thoughts; in turn conveying their emotions and personalities, get in touch with the cosmos and interpret it’s signals.
IIT Madras is an industry focused institute
Date: 1st February 2020 Publication: Skill Outlook Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Dr. Karthik Raman and Dr. Himanshu Sinha Headline: IIT Madras Hosts International Symposium on ‘Synthetic Biology’ URL: https://skilloutlook.com/event/iit-madras-hosts-international-symposium-on- synthetic-biology
IIT Madras Hosts International Symposium on ‘Synthetic Biology’
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is hosting the India-EMBO Symposium on ‘Engineering meets evolution: Designing biological systems’ from 30th January to 1st February 2020. The event brought together leading scientists, researchers, and first- stage research scholars to discuss the advances and latest research findings in the field of ‘Synthetic Biology’ and ‘Bioengineering’.
It is jointly organised by Initiative for Biological Systems Engineering (IBSE), IIT Madras, and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).
The aim of the India-EMBO symposium is to provide a platform to the research community for exchanging ideas, discussing challenges encountered and sharing research experiences. It focused on various aspects of bioengineering and synthetic biology, such as:
Utilisation of biological systems to create the desired effect Understanding the metabolism to engineer the cell The potential applications of engineering the genetic material Research queries on synthetic microbial communities Putting these above-mentioned concepts together in real-life applications The India-EMBO symposium will help to identify the research opportunities and priorities in bioengineering and synthetic biology. The perspective of speakers over the three days from different sectors will explain the possible future scope in this field and provide information about the funding availability and ethical considerations to ensure that the research on synthetic biology will be carried out responsibly to realise its full potential.
Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean (International and Alumni Relations), IIT Madras, emphasised the role of international collaborations in setting up a strong synthetic biology programme at IIT Madras. He said,“We are indeed happy that EMBO is supporting an international symposium on synthetic biology at IIT Madras. Life science research is at an inflection point promising exciting bedside outcome improvement. Events such as this help synergistically accelerate towards that greater goal”.
The interaction sessions between the research scholars and the leading scientists will benefit in promoting collaborations, analysing the bottlenecks in the research fields, and the possible innovative solutions to overcome the challenges. On a concluding note, this symposium will be a potential platform that elicits confidence among research scholars to establish their career in synthetic biology.
Delivering the Keynote address on ‘Thinking big: engineering SynBio interventions on a global scale,’ Dr. Victor de Lorenzo, Group Leader, Molecular Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB), Spain, said,“The environmental microbiome once improved and reprogrammed with the tools of synthetic biology, can become our main ally to fight climate change”
EMBO is an organisation that comprises 1,800 active leading researchers who support excellence in life sciences. The primary goals of EMBO are to endorse talented researchers, aid in building a better research environment, and promote the exchange of scientific ideas and information. Several contributions through short courses, workshops, conferences, and press publications support EMBO to maintain high standards of excellence in research practice.
IIT Madras has been designated as one of the premier centres for basic and applied research, technical education, and industrial collaborations in India.
Speaking about the importance of this Symposium, Dr. Karthik Raman, Co-ordinator, Initiative for Biological Systems Engineering (IBSE), IIT Madras, and Organiser of this Symposium said,“Nature and the microbial world seem to have solutions for a lot of problems we face today, from bacteria that can fix carbon dioxide or break down PET, which can be leveraged by the emerging field of synthetic biology.”
Adding on, Dr. Himanshu Sinha, Co-ordinator, Initiative for Biological Systems Engineering (IBSE), IIT Madras, and Organiser of this Symposiumthanked EMBO, (European Molecular Biology Organisation) and India Alliance for funding this Symposium and thus, providing a fillip to synthetic biology research in India. The Symposium has a dedicated discussion session on the future of synthetic biology in healthcare and agriculture in India and the rest of the world.
The internationally recognised faculties, talented students pool, and intensive research contributes to achieving the pre-eminent status of IIT Madras. IIT Madras houses 16 departments and a few advanced research centres in various disciplines.
IBSE is an interdisciplinary group which works on developing innovative methodologies to integrate multi-omics data to understand, predict, and manipulate complex biological systems. The research undertaken at IBSE includes the study of gene-gene and gene-host interactions in order to unravel the genotype to phenotype map that facilitates adaptation in yeast and the study of design principles for building synthetic biological parts. The students at IITM have been active participants at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition, which is a premier competition for building synthetic biological parts.
Date: 2nd February 2020 Publication: Deccan Aviation Post Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-Madras To Unveil Ramjet-powered Pseudo-missile Shell Capable Of Hitting Targets 70-80 Km Away At Mach 3 Speed URL: https://defenceaviationpost.com/iit-madras-to-unveil-ramjet-powered-pseudo- missile-shell-capable-of-hitting-targets-70-80-km-away-at-mach-3-speed/
IIT-Madras To Unveil Ramjet-powered Pseudo-missile Shell Capable Of Hitting Targets 70-80 Km Away At Mach 3 Speed
In a major breakthrough, IIT-Madras will unveil a ramjet-powered pseudo-missile shell capable of hitting targets as far as 70-80 Km. This is a potentially revolutionary concept and it will be unveiled at the DefExpo 2020, reports Aerodynamic111 on twitter.
Engineers in IIT are trying to get the attention of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for funding and Lt Gen Palepu Ravi Shankar, (Retd) Director General of Artillery (Retd.) who has joined the Department of Aerospace engineering at IIT Madras has revealed that, “We have a solid concept to develop a ramjet-powered shell if Government parts with funds to move ahead with the program”.
Norway’s Nammo in 2018 has showcased 155mm Solid Fuel Ramjet projectile which will go into production between 2023 and 2024.
A ramjet-powered artillery shell is like launching a missile from a cannon which will travel at three times the speed of sound (1029 m/s) powered by ramjet motor and allow the projectile to hit a moving target at long ranges’.
The advantage of the revolutionary ramjet-powered artillery shell will mean ramjet rounds would exponentially increase the possible target area to more than 31,079 square kilometres without the howitzers ever having to relocate and ground forces could operate far further from those elements while still having vital artillery support on call.
Indian Army is already procuring M982 Excalibur extended-range guided artillery shells which have a range of 40 km for its newly acquired M777 155 mm 39-calibre towed howitzer guns and the K-9 Vajra 155 mm/52 cal.
Date: 3rd February 2020 Publication: The Times of India - Education Times Edition: Delhi / Bangalore / Pune / Chennai Page No: 2 Journalist: Sharangee Dutta Professor: Prof. T. Pradeep Headline: Academia must engage with Society to solve water crisis
Date: 3rd February 2020 Publication: The Times of India - Education Times Edition: Delhi / Mumbai / Pune / Bangalore / Chennai Page No: 1 Journalist: Shivani Mishra Professor: Prof. C.S Shankar Ram Headline: What's driving high salaries URL: https://www.educationtimes.com/article/campus-beat-college- life/73845128/whats-driving-the-high-salary-packages-of-iim-iit-students.html
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Business Standard Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 3 Journalist: TE Narasimhan Journalist: NA Headline: Kinetic Green Energy to raise R250 crore
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Global News Wire Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: Wheelchair Market to Reach $8.09 Billion, with 7.0% CAGR by 2026 | Global Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth & Analysis Report URL: https://www.globenewswire.com/news- release/2020/02/03/1978727/0/en/Wheelchair-Market-to-Reach-8-09-Billion-with-7-0- CAGR-by-2026-Global-Market-Size-Share-Trends-Growth-Analysis-Report.html
Wheelchair Market to Reach $8.09 Billion, with 7.0% CAGR by 2026 | Global Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth & Analysis Report
IIT Madras & Phoenix Launch Standing Wheelchair; Intel & Hoobox Unveil Wheelie 7 Kit
Industry giants present in the market are persistently striving to create new products and launch them to gain more Wheelchair Market share during the forthcoming years. They are also focusing on collaborating with other prominent companies to expand their product portfolio. Below are two of the key industry developments:
November 2019: Phoenix Medical Systems, a medical device manufacturer based in Tamil Nadu, collaborated with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, to design a ‘standing wheelchair.’ It allows a differently able person to incline between sitting and standing positions independently. The wheelchair is named ‘Arise’ and it costs Rs 15,000. It is available in the market in four sizes, namely, extra-large, large, medium, and small.
December 2018: Hoobox Robotics, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology, teamed up with Intel, an American multinational corporation, to develop the latest Wheelie 7 kit. It is an AI-based technology that aids the disabled users in controlling a motorized wheelchair by facial expressions. It produces real-time data to evaluate the movement of the wheelchair with the help of a special machine learning algorithm.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Morning Standard Edition: Delhi Page No: 10 Journalist: Binita Jaiswal Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IITM to sign MoU with Ordnance Factory
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Chennai Page No: 3 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT-M tech to be showcased at Lucknow DefExpo
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: DT Next Edition: Chennai Page No: 8 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: DefExpo 2020: IIT-M to display next-gen defence ammunition URL: https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2020/02/05025452/1213329/DefExpo-2020-IITM- to-display-nextgen-defence-ammunition.vpf
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Daily Pioneer Edition: Delhi / Bhubaneswar / Chandigarh Page No: 13 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: Next gen technologies at DefExpo URL: https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/avenues/next-gen-technologies-at- defexpo.html
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The Economic Times Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/uavs-ramjet-tech-to-be- showcased-at-defexpo-iit-madras/articleshow/73951655.cms
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras will showcase next-generation technologies, during DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition at Lucknow. According to a press release issued by the institute, the fest will cover the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests.
The DefExpo 2020 will be held from February 5 to 9, 2020, in Lucknow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s five-day biennial mega defence exhibition -- DefExpo -- on Wednesday in Lucknow.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and will form part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups which are participating in the IDEX and are being incubated by IIT Madras will be on display.
Speaking about the participation of IIT Madras in the expo, Professor of Practice Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P.R. Shankar, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, who is taking keen interest in the Defence-related projects of IIT Madras, said, “We are now on the verge of making a mark on the Defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind Research Parks. We have come a long way since the last DefExpo held in Chennai.”
As per the press release, here are some of the Technologies that will be showcased during the DefExpo 2020:
1. Multi Role Expendable UAVs: IIT Madras is in the process of an indigenous ‘design and development’ of a range of multirole expendable UAVs to encompass Surveillance, Logistics, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Weapons) Monitoring, and offensive roles. The project, when completed will build substantial non-contact warfare capabilities into our Armed Forces.
2. Next Generation Fire Control Network: IIT Madras has made significant progress on an indigenous Processor called ‘Shakti.’ It is now building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces incorporating all new weapon systems.
3. Ramjet Projectile Technology: IIT Madras is on the verge of a breakthrough in ‘Ramjet Technology’ for incorporation in Artillery projectiles. This project when successful will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in Armed Forces combat capabilities.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: India Today Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT Madras to showcase next generation technologies at DefExpo 2020 URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-madras-to- showcase-next-generation-technologies-at-defexpo-2020-1643178-2020-02-04
IIT Madras to showcase next generation technologies at DefExpo 2020
Indian Institute of Technology Madras will showcase next-generation technologies, during DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition at Lucknow. According to a press release issued by the institute, the fest will cover the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests.
The DefExpo 2020 will be held from February 5 to 9, 2020, in Lucknow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s five-day biennial mega defence exhibition -- DefExpo -- on Wednesday in Lucknow.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and will form part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups which are participating in the IDEX and are being incubated by IIT Madras will be on display.
Speaking about the participation of IIT Madras in the expo, Professor of Practice Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P.R. Shankar, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, who is taking keen interest in the Defence-related projects of IIT Madras, said, “We are now on the verge of making a mark on the Defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind Research Parks. We have come a long way since the last DefExpo held in Chennai.”
As per the press release, here are some of the Technologies that will be showcased during the DefExpo 2020:
1. Multi Role Expendable UAVs: IIT Madras is in the process of an indigenous ‘design and development’ of a range of multirole expendable UAVs to encompass Surveillance, Logistics, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Weapons) Monitoring, and offensive roles. The project, when completed will build substantial non-contact warfare capabilities into our Armed Forces.
2. Next Generation Fire Control Network: IIT Madras has made significant progress on an indigenous Processor called ‘Shakti.’ It is now building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces incorporating all new weapon systems.
3. Ramjet Projectile Technology: IIT Madras is on the verge of a breakthrough in ‘Ramjet Technology’ for incorporation in Artillery projectiles. This project when successful will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in Armed Forces combat capabilities.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Hindustan Times Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT Madras to showcase NextGen technologies at DefExpo 2020 URL: https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/iit-madras-to-showcase-nextgen- technologies-at-defexpo-2020/story-wh24etiaP8vLCpc2nqG91I.html
IIT Madras to showcase NextGen technologies at DefExpo 2020
Indian Institute of Technology Madras will showcase next-generation technologies, during DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition at Lucknow. According to a press release issued by the institute, the fest will cover the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests.
The DefExpo 2020 will be held from February 5 to 9, 2020, in Lucknow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s five-day biennial mega defence exhibition -- DefExpo -- on Wednesday in Lucknow.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and will form part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups which are participating in the IDEX and are being incubated by IIT Madras will be on display.
Speaking about the participation of IIT Madras in the expo, Professor of Practice Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P.R. Shankar, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, who is taking keen interest in the Defence-related projects of IIT Madras, said, “We are now on the verge of making a mark on the Defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind Research Parks. We have come a long way since the last DefExpo held in Chennai.”
As per the press release, here are some of the Technologies that will be showcased during the DefExpo 2020:
1. Multi Role Expendable UAVs: IIT Madras is in the process of an indigenous ‘design and development’ of a range of multirole expendable UAVs to encompass Surveillance, Logistics, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Weapons) Monitoring, and offensive roles. The project, when completed will build substantial non-contact warfare capabilities into our Armed Forces.
2. Next Generation Fire Control Network: IIT Madras has made significant progress on an indigenous Processor called ‘Shakti.’ It is now building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces incorporating all new weapon systems.
3. Ramjet Projectile Technology: IIT Madras is on the verge of a breakthrough in ‘Ramjet Technology’ for incorporation in Artillery projectiles. This project when successful will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in Armed Forces combat capabilities.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Online Journalist: Shailvee Sharda Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: DefExpo2020: IIT Madras to showcase gen-next defence technologies URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/defexpo2020-iit-madras-to- showcase-gennext-defence-technologies/articleshow/73943265.cms
DefExpo2020: IIT Madras to showcase gen-next defence technologies
Indian Institute of Technology Madras will showcase next-generation technologies, during DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition at Lucknow. According to a press release issued by the institute, the fest will cover the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests.
The DefExpo 2020 will be held from February 5 to 9, 2020, in Lucknow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s five-day biennial mega defence exhibition -- DefExpo -- on Wednesday in Lucknow.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and will form part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups which are participating in the IDEX and are being incubated by IIT Madras will be on display.
Speaking about the participation of IIT Madras in the expo, Professor of Practice Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P.R. Shankar, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, who is taking keen interest in the Defence-related projects of IIT Madras, said, “We are now on the verge of making a mark on the Defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind Research Parks. We have come a long way since the last DefExpo held in Chennai.”
As per the press release, here are some of the Technologies that will be showcased during the DefExpo 2020:
1. Multi Role Expendable UAVs: IIT Madras is in the process of an indigenous ‘design and development’ of a range of multirole expendable UAVs to encompass Surveillance, Logistics, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Weapons) Monitoring, and offensive roles. The project, when completed will build substantial non-contact warfare capabilities into our Armed Forces.
2. Next Generation Fire Control Network: IIT Madras has made significant progress on an indigenous Processor called ‘Shakti.’ It is now building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces incorporating all new weapon systems.
3. Ramjet Projectile Technology: IIT Madras is on the verge of a breakthrough in ‘Ramjet Technology’ for incorporation in Artillery projectiles. This project when successful will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in Armed Forces combat capabilities.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Outlook Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/uavs-ramjet-tech-to-be-showcased- at-defexpo-iitmadras/1725957
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: NDTV Edition: Online Journalist: Shihabudeen S Kunju Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT Madras To Showcase Next-Generation Technologies At DefExpo 2020 URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/defexpo-2020-iit-madras-to-showcase-next- generation-technologies-at-defence-exhibition-lucknow-2174724
IIT Madras To Showcase Next-Generation Technologies At DefExpo 2020
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Lucknow Page No: 5 Journalist: Shailvee Sharda Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT-Madras to showcase cutting edge defence tech URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/iit-madras-to-showcase- cutting-edge-defence-tech/articleshow/73945742.cms
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: IANS Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: http://ians.in/index.php?param=login
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Navjeevan Express Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT-M to showcase NextGen Technologies at `Defence Expo 2020’ URL: https://navjeevanexpress.com/iit-m-to-showcase-nextgen-technologies-at- defence-expo-2020/
IIT-M to showcase NextGen Technologies at `Defence Expo 2020’
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Pro Kerala Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: https://www.prokerala.com/news/photos/uavs-ramjet-tech-to-be-showcased- at-defexpo-iit-madras-1609771.html
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Daily World Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: https://dailyworld.in/uavs-ramjet-tech-to-be-showcased-at-defexpo-iit-madras/
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: UNI Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT-M to showcase next gen technologies at Lucknow DefExpo URL: http://www.uniindia.com/iit-m-to-showcase-next-gen-technologies-at-lucknow- defexpo/south/news/1876234.html
IIT-M to showcase next gen technologies at Lucknow DefExpo
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: News DIg Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: DefExpo 2020: IIT Madras To Showcase Next Generation Technologies At Defence Exhibition, Lucknow URL: https://newsdig.in/news/20202174724/DefExpo-2020-IIT-Madras-To-Showcase- Next-Generation-Technologies-At-Defence-Exhibition-Lucknow
DefExpo 2020: IIT Madras To Showcase Next Generation Technologies At Defence Exhibition, Lucknow
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Vacancy Job Alert Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT Madras To Showcase Next Generation Technologies At Defence Exhibition, Lucknow URL: https://news.vacancyjobalert.com/index.php/iit-madras-to-showcase-next- generation-technologies-at-defence-exhibition-lucknow/
IIT Madras To Showcase Next Generation Technologies At Defence Exhibition, Lucknow
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Orissa Post Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT Madras to showcase UAVs, ramjet tech at DefExpo URL: https://www.orissapost.com/iit-madras-to-showcase-uavs-ramjet-tech-at- defexpo/amp/
IIT Madras to showcase UAVs, ramjet tech at DefExpo
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Social News XYZ Edition: Online Journalist: Gopi Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: https://www.socialnews.xyz/2020/02/04/uavs-ramjet-tech-to-be-showcased-at- defexpo-iit-madras/
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Daily Hunt Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT Madras to showcase UAVs, ramjet tech at DefExpo URL: https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/orissa+post-epaper- orisapos/iit+madras+to+showcase+uavs+ramjet+tech+at+defexpo-newsid- 163535680
IIT Madras to showcase UAVs, ramjet tech at DefExpo
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Lokmat Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT Madras to showcase UAVs, ramjet tech at DefExpo URL: https://english.lokmat.com/national/uavs-ramjet-tech-to-be-showcased-at- defexpo-iit-madras/
IIT Madras to showcase UAVs, ramjet tech at DefExpo
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: NP News 24 Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: https://npnews24.com/2020/02/04/uavs-ramjet-tech-to-be-showcased-at- defexpo-iit-madras/
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Window to News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: http://www.windowtonews.com/news.php?id=309569&cat_id=17
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Can India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: http://www.canindia.com/uavs-ramjet-tech-to-be-showcased-at-defexpo-iit- madras/
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: New York India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: https://www.newyorkindian.com/desi/newsdetail.asp?id=515898
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Daiji World Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=670735
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Pro Kerala Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras URL: https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a1004319.html
UAVs, ramjet tech to be showcased at DefExpo: IIT-Madras
Multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fire control network and ramjet projectile technology developed by start-ups incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras Research Park will be on display at the DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, the institute said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued here, the IIT-Madras said it will form part of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd pavilion in the Expo.
"We are now on the verge of making a mark on the defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind research parks," Lt. Gen. P.R. Shankar, the Professor of Practice in the IIT''s Department of Aerospace Engineering, was quoted as saying in the statement.
According to the statement, IIT-Madras is in the process of design and development of multirole expendable UAVs.
The institute also claimed that it has made progress in indigenous processor called ''Shakti'' to building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces, incorporating all new weapon systems.
The IIT also claimed that is is on the verge of a breakthrough in ''ramjet technology'' for incorporation in artillery projectiles. This project, when successful, will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in armed forces'' combat capabilities.
The institute also said it will also sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Ordnance Factory Board for setting up a joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and Bharat Electronics Ltd for establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of propellants, explosives and related technologies.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Dinamani Edition: Online Professor: Prof P.R. Shankar Headline: ரா迁வ தளவாட கண்காட்殿யில் இடம்பெ쟁ம் பென்னன ஐஐ羿 பதா펿ல்ꏁட்ெம் (IIT Madras technology to feature at Army Expo) URL: https://bit.ly/2GXBkEq
ரா迁வ தளவாட கண்காட்殿யில் இடம்பெ쟁ம் பென்னன ஐஐ羿 பதா펿ல்ꏁட்ெம் (IIT Madras technology to feature at Army Expo)
உத்தரப்ꮿரததச மாநிலம், லக்ன ௌힿல் ꯁத ்垿ழமம (ꮿப்.5) னதாடங்க உள்ள ரா迁வத் தளவாட கண்காட்殿뾿ல், னச ்ம ஐஐ羿 நி쟁வ ம் ரா迁வப் பா鏁காப்ꯁ னதாடா்பா த 鏁 னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பம் மற்쟁ம் ஆராய்ச்殿கமள காட்殿ப்ப翁த்த உள்ள鏁.
இ鏁埁잿த்鏁, னச ்ம ஐஐ羿 ힿமா ப் னபா잿뾿யல் 鏁மற தபரா殿ரியா் ꮿ.ஆா்.சங்கா் 埂잿யதாவ鏁:
னச ்ம ஐஐ羿 தபரா殿ரியா்க쿁ம், ஐஐ羿 ஆராய்ச்殿뾿ல் அங்கம் வ垿க்埁ம் ꯁ鎿ய நி쟁வ ங்கள் 믂ல믁ம் ரா迁வப் பா鏁காப்ꯁ னதாடா்பா பல்தவ쟁 னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பங்கள் உ쏁வாக்கப்பட்翁 வ쏁垿 ்ற .
埁잿ப்பாக அ迁 மற்쟁ம் உ뾿ரி ஆ뿁தங்கள் கண்காணிப்ꯁ னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பம், ஆ뿁தங்கள் மற்쟁ம் ஏퟁகமணகள்ஏퟁதல் மற்쟁ம் கட்翁ப்ப翁த்த쮿ல் நퟀ னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பம் உள்ளிட்ட பல்தவ쟁 னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பங்கமள னச ்ம ஐஐ羿 நி쟁வ ம் உ쏁வாக்垿 வ쏁垿ற鏁.
இந்த நிமல뾿ல், லக்ன ௌힿல் ꮿப்ரவரி 5 믁தல் 9-ஆம் தத鎿 வமர நமடனபற உள்ள ரா迁வத் தளவாட கண்காட்殿뾿ல், இந்த னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பங்கள் காட்殿ப்ப翁த்தப்பட உள்ளததா翁, அங்埁 நமடனப쟁ம் க쏁த்தரங்埁களில் னச ்ம ஐஐ羿 தபரா殿ரியா்கள் நퟀ னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பங்கள் 埁잿த்鏁 னசாற்னபா펿ퟁம் ஆற்ற உள்ள ா் எ த் னதரிힿத்鏁ள்ளாா்.
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Online Journalist: Shivangi Mishra Professor: Prof. C.S Shankar Ram Headline: What's driving high salaries URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/whats-driving-high- salaries/articleshow/73931645.cms
What's driving high salaries
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Hindustan Edition: Delhi Page No: 15 Journalist: NA Headline: Internship at IIT
Date: 4th February 2020 Publication: Mint Edition: Delhi / Chennai/ Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Kolkata / Bengaluru Page No: 16 Journalist: Abhijit Ahaskar Professor: Prof Anil Prabhakar Headline: Quantum computing outlay in Budget 2020 can bolster space, defence R&D URL: https://www.livemint.com/budget/news/budget-2020-govt-bets-on-ai-data- analytics-and-quantum-computing-11580552141351.html
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: India Education Diary Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT Madras to showcase Next Generation Technologies at DefExpo 2020 URL: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/iit-madras-to-showcase-next-generation- technologies-at-defexpo-2020/
IIT Madras to showcase Next Generation Technologies at DefExpo 2020
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to showcase next-generation technologies during DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition scheduled to be held from 5th to 9th February 2020 at Lucknow. It will cover the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and will form part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups which are participating in the IDEX and are being incubated by IIT Madras will be on display.
Speaking about the participation of IIT Madras in the expo, Professor of Practice Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P.R. Shankar, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, who is taking keen interest in the Defence-related projects of IIT Madras, said, “We are now on the verge of making a mark on the Defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind Research Parks. We have come a long way since the last DefExpo held in Chennai.”
Some of the Technologies that will be showcased include:
Ø Multi Role Expendable UAVs: IIT Madras is in the process of an indigenous ‘design and development’ of a range of multirole expendable UAVs to encompass Surveillance, Logistics, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Weapons) Monitoring, and offensive roles. The project, when completed will build substantial non-contact warfare capabilities into our Armed Forces.
Ø Next Generation Fire Control Network: IIT Madras has made significant progress on an indigenous Processor called ‘Shakti.’ It is now building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces incorporating all new weapon systems.
Ø Ramjet Projectile Technology: IIT Madras is on the verge of a breakthrough in ‘Ramjet Technology’ for incorporation in Artillery projectiles. This project when successful will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in Armed Forces combat capabilities.
IIT Madras is working with Defence Industry on a number of issues. There is now a broader understanding that the Institute can contribute immensely in the niche and emerging technologies. Following this, the Institute will be entering into several MoUs during this expo, including:
Ø An MOU will be signed with the Ordnance Factory Board for the establishment of a joint Centre of Excellence for Ammunition in emerging technologies in hypersonic/ supersonic ballistics and their impact on the design of Ordnance and Ammunition and damage to platforms/ materials
Ø An MOU will be signed with Bharat Electronics Limited for the establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of ‘Propellants, Explosives and Related Technologies
Further, the Institute will also be actively participating in Seminars in the Defexpo 2020. On 4th February 2020, a faculty from IIT Madras was a Key Industry Speaker in the Special Interest Group Meet in Defence Technologies being held at IIT Kanpur as a precursor to the Defexpo. On 6th February 2020, an IIT Madras faculty will moderate the Seminar being conducted by TN Government/TIDEL Park on ‘Tamil Nadu – The Emerging Global Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Destination.’
On 6th February 2020, IIT Madras in conjunction with Bharat Shakti will be conducting a seminar on Harnessing Strengths of R&D Establishments, Academia and MSMEs for Triggering Defense Manufacturing and Exports. The focus will be on Synchronizing the Academia and Defense Industry Relationship.
DEFEXPO 2018
IIT Madras set up a stall in the Defexpo 2018 in Chennai. Many students and faculty got their first exposure to aerospace and defense. It also conducted a seminar in the event. IIT Madras now offers an elective course on ‘Overview of Defense Technologies,’ which has received overwhelming response.
The Institute conducted two major defense-related events in recent times.
The 12th International High Energy Materials Conference and Exhibit – 2019 (HEMCE 19) was conducted from 16 – 18 December 2019. The conference discussed the latest technologies in rocket propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. It established a major connection with the users for their valuable inputs so that technologies get developed as per services requirements.
The second event was the SHAASTRA-2020, the annual student techfest of IIT Madras, held from 3-5 January 2020. The theme for the event was Defence Technology and the focus was on disruptive technologies of the future – AI, Robotics (autonomous and unmanned systems), IoT, Networks, Cyber Security, Augmented and Virtual Reality. The institute is now set to participate in various activities in the forthcoming Defexpo2020 in Lucknow.
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: Swarajya Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: UAVs, Ramjet Tech Developed By IIT-Madras Incubated Start Ups To Be Showcased At DefExpo 2020 In Lucknow URL: https://swarajyamag.com/insta/uavs-ramjet-tech-developed-by-iit-madras- incubated-start-ups-to-be-showcased-at-defexpo-2020-in-lucknow
UAVs, Ramjet Tech Developed By IIT-Madras Incubated Start Ups To Be Showcased At DefExpo 2020 In Lucknow
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to showcase next-generation technologies during DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition scheduled to be held from 5th to 9th February 2020 at Lucknow. It will cover the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and will form part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups which are participating in the IDEX and are being incubated by IIT Madras will be on display.
Speaking about the participation of IIT Madras in the expo, Professor of Practice Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P.R. Shankar, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, who is taking keen interest in the Defence-related projects of IIT Madras, said, “We are now on the verge of making a mark on the Defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind Research Parks. We have come a long way since the last DefExpo held in Chennai.”
Some of the Technologies that will be showcased include:
Ø Multi Role Expendable UAVs: IIT Madras is in the process of an indigenous ‘design and development’ of a range of multirole expendable UAVs to encompass Surveillance, Logistics, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Weapons) Monitoring, and offensive roles. The project, when completed will build substantial non-contact warfare capabilities into our Armed Forces.
Ø Next Generation Fire Control Network: IIT Madras has made significant progress on an indigenous Processor called ‘Shakti.’ It is now building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces incorporating all new weapon systems.
Ø Ramjet Projectile Technology: IIT Madras is on the verge of a breakthrough in ‘Ramjet Technology’ for incorporation in Artillery projectiles. This project when successful will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in Armed Forces combat capabilities.
IIT Madras is working with Defence Industry on a number of issues. There is now a broader understanding that the Institute can contribute immensely in the niche and emerging technologies. Following this, the Institute will be entering into several MoUs during this expo, including:
Ø An MOU will be signed with the Ordnance Factory Board for the establishment of a joint Centre of Excellence for Ammunition in emerging technologies in hypersonic/ supersonic ballistics and their impact on the design of Ordnance and Ammunition and damage to platforms/ materials
Ø An MOU will be signed with Bharat Electronics Limited for the establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of ‘Propellants, Explosives and Related Technologies
Further, the Institute will also be actively participating in Seminars in the Defexpo 2020. On 4th February 2020, a faculty from IIT Madras was a Key Industry Speaker in the Special Interest Group Meet in Defence Technologies being held at IIT Kanpur as a precursor to the Defexpo. On 6th February 2020, an IIT Madras faculty will moderate the Seminar being conducted by TN Government/TIDEL Park on ‘Tamil Nadu – The Emerging Global Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Destination.’
On 6th February 2020, IIT Madras in conjunction with Bharat Shakti will be conducting a seminar on Harnessing Strengths of R&D Establishments, Academia and MSMEs for Triggering Defense Manufacturing and Exports. The focus will be on Synchronizing the Academia and Defense Industry Relationship.
DEFEXPO 2018
IIT Madras set up a stall in the Defexpo 2018 in Chennai. Many students and faculty got their first exposure to aerospace and defense. It also conducted a seminar in the event. IIT Madras now offers an elective course on ‘Overview of Defense Technologies,’ which has received overwhelming response.
The Institute conducted two major defense-related events in recent times.
The 12th International High Energy Materials Conference and Exhibit – 2019 (HEMCE 19) was conducted from 16 – 18 December 2019. The conference discussed the latest technologies in rocket propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. It established a major connection with the users for their valuable inputs so that technologies get developed as per services requirements.
The second event was the SHAASTRA-2020, the annual student techfest of IIT Madras, held from 3-5 January 2020. The theme for the event was Defence Technology and the focus was on disruptive technologies of the future – AI, Robotics (autonomous and unmanned systems), IoT, Networks, Cyber Security, Augmented and Virtual Reality. The institute is now set to participate in various activities in the forthcoming Defexpo2020 in Lucknow.
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: India Defence News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: IIT-Madras to showcase cutting edge defence tech URL: http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2020/02/iit-madras-to-showcase-cutting- edge.html
IIT-Madras to showcase cutting edge defence tech
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to showcase next-generation technologies during DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition scheduled to be held from 5th to 9th February 2020 at Lucknow. It will cover the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and will form part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups which are participating in the IDEX and are being incubated by IIT Madras will be on display.
Speaking about the participation of IIT Madras in the expo, Professor of Practice Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P.R. Shankar, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, who is taking keen interest in the Defence-related projects of IIT Madras, said, “We are now on the verge of making a mark on the Defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind Research Parks. We have come a long way since the last DefExpo held in Chennai.”
Some of the Technologies that will be showcased include:
Ø Multi Role Expendable UAVs: IIT Madras is in the process of an indigenous ‘design and development’ of a range of multirole expendable UAVs to encompass Surveillance, Logistics, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Weapons) Monitoring, and offensive roles. The project, when completed will build substantial non-contact warfare capabilities into our Armed Forces.
Ø Next Generation Fire Control Network: IIT Madras has made significant progress on an indigenous Processor called ‘Shakti.’ It is now building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces incorporating all new weapon systems.
Ø Ramjet Projectile Technology: IIT Madras is on the verge of a breakthrough in ‘Ramjet Technology’ for incorporation in Artillery projectiles. This project when successful will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in Armed Forces combat capabilities.
IIT Madras is working with Defence Industry on a number of issues. There is now a broader understanding that the Institute can contribute immensely in the niche and emerging technologies. Following this, the Institute will be entering into several MoUs during this expo, including:
Ø An MOU will be signed with the Ordnance Factory Board for the establishment of a joint Centre of Excellence for Ammunition in emerging technologies in hypersonic/ supersonic ballistics and their impact on the design of Ordnance and Ammunition and damage to platforms/ materials
Ø An MOU will be signed with Bharat Electronics Limited for the establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of ‘Propellants, Explosives and Related Technologies
Further, the Institute will also be actively participating in Seminars in the Defexpo 2020. On 4th February 2020, a faculty from IIT Madras was a Key Industry Speaker in the Special Interest Group Meet in Defence Technologies being held at IIT Kanpur as a precursor to the Defexpo. On 6th February 2020, an IIT Madras faculty will moderate the Seminar being conducted by TN Government/TIDEL Park on ‘Tamil Nadu – The Emerging Global Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Destination.’
On 6th February 2020, IIT Madras in conjunction with Bharat Shakti will be conducting a seminar on Harnessing Strengths of R&D Establishments, Academia and MSMEs for Triggering Defense Manufacturing and Exports. The focus will be on Synchronizing the Academia and Defense Industry Relationship.
DEFEXPO 2018
IIT Madras set up a stall in the Defexpo 2018 in Chennai. Many students and faculty got their first exposure to aerospace and defense. It also conducted a seminar in the event. IIT Madras now offers an elective course on ‘Overview of Defense Technologies,’ which has received overwhelming response.
The Institute conducted two major defense-related events in recent times.
The 12th International High Energy Materials Conference and Exhibit – 2019 (HEMCE 19) was conducted from 16 – 18 December 2019. The conference discussed the latest technologies in rocket propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. It established a major connection with the users for their valuable inputs so that technologies get developed as per services requirements.
The second event was the SHAASTRA-2020, the annual student techfest of IIT Madras, held from 3-5 January 2020. The theme for the event was Defence Technology and the focus was on disruptive technologies of the future – AI, Robotics (autonomous and unmanned systems), IoT, Networks, Cyber Security, Augmented and Virtual Reality. The institute is now set to participate in various activities in the forthcoming Defexpo2020 in Lucknow.
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: My Times Now Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. P.R. Shankar Headline: DefExpo2020: IIT Madras to showcase GenNext Defence Technologies URL: https://www.mytimesnow.com/news/education/1797461/defexpo2020-iit- madras-to-showcase-gennext-defence-technologies
DefExpo2020: IIT Madras to showcase GenNext Defence Technologies
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to showcase next-generation technologies during DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition scheduled to be held from 5th to 9th February 2020 at Lucknow. It will cover the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and will form part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups which are participating in the IDEX and are being incubated by IIT Madras will be on display.
Speaking about the participation of IIT Madras in the expo, Professor of Practice Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P.R. Shankar, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, who is taking keen interest in the Defence-related projects of IIT Madras, said, “We are now on the verge of making a mark on the Defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind Research Parks. We have come a long way since the last DefExpo held in Chennai.”
Some of the Technologies that will be showcased include:
Ø Multi Role Expendable UAVs: IIT Madras is in the process of an indigenous ‘design and development’ of a range of multirole expendable UAVs to encompass Surveillance, Logistics, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Weapons) Monitoring, and offensive roles. The project, when completed will build substantial non-contact warfare capabilities into our Armed Forces.
Ø Next Generation Fire Control Network: IIT Madras has made significant progress on an indigenous Processor called ‘Shakti.’ It is now building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces incorporating all new weapon systems.
Ø Ramjet Projectile Technology: IIT Madras is on the verge of a breakthrough in ‘Ramjet Technology’ for incorporation in Artillery projectiles. This project when successful will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in Armed Forces combat capabilities.
IIT Madras is working with Defence Industry on a number of issues. There is now a broader understanding that the Institute can contribute immensely in the niche and emerging technologies. Following this, the Institute will be entering into several MoUs during this expo, including:
Ø An MOU will be signed with the Ordnance Factory Board for the establishment of a joint Centre of Excellence for Ammunition in emerging technologies in hypersonic/ supersonic ballistics and their impact on the design of Ordnance and Ammunition and damage to platforms/ materials
Ø An MOU will be signed with Bharat Electronics Limited for the establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of ‘Propellants, Explosives and Related Technologies
Further, the Institute will also be actively participating in Seminars in the Defexpo 2020. On 4th February 2020, a faculty from IIT Madras was a Key Industry Speaker in the Special Interest Group Meet in Defence Technologies being held at IIT Kanpur as a precursor to the Defexpo. On 6th February 2020, an IIT Madras faculty will moderate the Seminar being conducted by TN Government/TIDEL Park on ‘Tamil Nadu – The Emerging Global Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Destination.’
On 6th February 2020, IIT Madras in conjunction with Bharat Shakti will be conducting a seminar on Harnessing Strengths of R&D Establishments, Academia and MSMEs for Triggering Defense Manufacturing and Exports. The focus will be on Synchronizing the Academia and Defense Industry Relationship.
DEFEXPO 2018
IIT Madras set up a stall in the Defexpo 2018 in Chennai. Many students and faculty got their first exposure to aerospace and defense. It also conducted a seminar in the event. IIT Madras now offers an elective course on ‘Overview of Defense Technologies,’ which has received overwhelming response.
The Institute conducted two major defense-related events in recent times.
The 12th International High Energy Materials Conference and Exhibit – 2019 (HEMCE 19) was conducted from 16 – 18 December 2019. The conference discussed the latest technologies in rocket propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. It established a major connection with the users for their valuable inputs so that technologies get developed as per services requirements.
The second event was the SHAASTRA-2020, the annual student techfest of IIT Madras, held from 3-5 January 2020. The theme for the event was Defence Technology and the focus was on disruptive technologies of the future – AI, Robotics (autonomous and unmanned systems), IoT, Networks, Cyber Security, Augmented and Virtual Reality. The institute is now set to participate in various activities in the forthcoming Defexpo2020 in Lucknow.
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: Inc 42 Edition: Online Journalist: Amit Raja Naik Professor: Prof. PR Shankar Headline: IIT-Madras Unveils Cutting-Edge Missiles, Drones At DefExpo 2020 URL: https://inc42.com/buzz/iit-madras-unveils-cutting-edge-technologies-at- defexpo-2020/
IIT-Madras Unveils Cutting-Edge Missiles, Drones At DefExpo 2020 Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to showcase next-generation technologies during DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition scheduled to be held from 5th to 9th February 2020 at Lucknow. It will cover the complete spectrum of the country’s aerospace, defence and security interests.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and will form part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups which are participating in the IDEX and are being incubated by IIT Madras will be on display.
Speaking about the participation of IIT Madras in the expo, Professor of Practice Lt. Gen. (Retd.) P.R. Shankar, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, who is taking keen interest in the Defence-related projects of IIT Madras, said, “We are now on the verge of making a mark on the Defence industry through the technologies developed by our faculty and through our start-ups incubated in our one of its kind Research Parks. We have come a long way since the last DefExpo held in Chennai.”
Some of the Technologies that will be showcased include:
Ø Multi Role Expendable UAVs: IIT Madras is in the process of an indigenous ‘design and development’ of a range of multirole expendable UAVs to encompass Surveillance, Logistics, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Weapons) Monitoring, and offensive roles. The project, when completed will build substantial non-contact warfare capabilities into our Armed Forces.
Ø Next Generation Fire Control Network: IIT Madras has made significant progress on an indigenous Processor called ‘Shakti.’ It is now building the next generation of Artillery Combat Command and Control Network. The fire control network has been proposed to be based on Shakti Processor in a lightweight tablet configuration. It will be a precursor to secure net-centricity in the Armed Forces incorporating all new weapon systems.
Ø Ramjet Projectile Technology: IIT Madras is on the verge of a breakthrough in ‘Ramjet Technology’ for incorporation in Artillery projectiles. This project when successful will double the range of engagement of targets and will make a substantial difference in Armed Forces combat capabilities.
IIT Madras is working with Defence Industry on a number of issues. There is now a broader understanding that the Institute can contribute immensely in the niche and emerging technologies. Following this, the Institute will be entering into several MoUs during this expo, including:
Ø An MOU will be signed with the Ordnance Factory Board for the establishment of a joint Centre of Excellence for Ammunition in emerging technologies in hypersonic/ supersonic ballistics and their impact on the design of Ordnance and Ammunition and damage to platforms/ materials
Ø An MOU will be signed with Bharat Electronics Limited for the establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of ‘Propellants, Explosives and Related Technologies
Further, the Institute will also be actively participating in Seminars in the Defexpo 2020. On 4th February 2020, a faculty from IIT Madras was a Key Industry Speaker in the Special Interest Group Meet in Defence Technologies being held at IIT Kanpur as a precursor to the Defexpo. On 6th February 2020, an IIT Madras faculty will moderate the Seminar being conducted by TN Government/TIDEL Park on ‘Tamil Nadu – The Emerging Global Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Destination.’
On 6th February 2020, IIT Madras in conjunction with Bharat Shakti will be conducting a seminar on Harnessing Strengths of R&D Establishments, Academia and MSMEs for Triggering Defense Manufacturing and Exports. The focus will be on Synchronizing the Academia and Defense Industry Relationship.
DEFEXPO 2018
IIT Madras set up a stall in the Defexpo 2018 in Chennai. Many students and faculty got their first exposure to aerospace and defense. It also conducted a seminar in the event. IIT Madras now offers an elective course on ‘Overview of Defense Technologies,’ which has received overwhelming response.
The Institute conducted two major defense-related events in recent times
The 12th International High Energy Materials Conference and Exhibit – 2019 (HEMCE 19) was conducted from 16 – 18 December 2019. The conference discussed the latest technologies in rocket propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. It established a major connection with the users for their valuable inputs so that technologies get developed as per services requirements.
The second event was the SHAASTRA-2020, the annual student techfest of IIT Madras, held from 3-5 January 2020. The theme for the event was Defence Technology and the focus was on disruptive technologies of the future – AI, Robotics (autonomous and unmanned systems), IoT, Networks, Cyber Security, Augmented and Virtual Reality. The institute is now set to participate in various activities in the forthcoming Defexpo2020 in Lucknow.
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: Careers 360 Edition: Magazine Page No:7 Journalist: N A Professor: Prof. Venu Srinivasan, Prof. Pradeep Thalappil Alumni: Mr. Prem Watsa Headline: Three Padmas, One institutes
Date: 6th February 2020 Publication: Careers 360 Edition: Magazine Page No: 6 Journalist: NA Headline: Research at the IITs (Check Dams)
Date: 7th February 2020 Publication: Daily Research Chronicles Edition: Online Journalist: Seth Sale Professor: Prof. PR Shankar Headline: IIT-Madras Unveils Slicing-Edge Missiles, Drones At DefExpo 2020 URL: http://dailyresearchchronicles.com/2020/02/07/iit-madras-unveils-slicing-edge- missiles-drones-at-defexpo-2020/
IIT-Madras Unveils Slicing-Edge Missiles, Drones At DefExpo 2020
IIT Madras has advanced a ramjet missile that has a most differ of 70-80 km
The generation institute will probably be showcasing different leading edge tasks on the match
PM Modi assessments his taking pictures abilities on the DefExpo 2020
A crew from Institute of Generation Madras (IIT Madras) has unveiled one of the most quickest, medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missiles — BrahMos — that may be introduced from ships, submarine, plane or land on the DefExpo 2020, which began, on February 5
Lt Gen PR Shankar from the dep. of aerospace engineering at IIT Madras and a retired director basic of artillery, instructed TOI that they’re at the verge of a leap forward in ramjet generation, the place they are going to be doubling the trend of assault. That is stated to extend the features of India’s battle, considerably.
Technically, the 155mm ramjet missile has a most differ of 70 to 80 km and will hit objectives with pinpoint accuracy, as discussed by means of a couple of defence mavens.
Additional, Shankar stated that ramjet-powered artillery used to be one of the most state-of-the-art generation within the defence sector, and the variability can vary in response to the ratio of oxygen and igniting brokers. “On every occasion oxygen content material within the gas is lowered or higher, the variability is going up or down,” he added, as quoted by means of TOI. In contrast to standard missiles, ramjet makes use of atmospheric oxygen to burn gas, thereby giving that medium-range it calls for to hit the objective, exactly.
Most significantly, the missile generation advanced by means of IIT Madras can cut back India’s expenditure on imported ramjet missiles by means of 20%.
Along with this, on the match, IIT Madras may also be showcasing different tasks corresponding to multi-role expendable unmanned aerial cars (UAVs) or drones and next-gen hearth regulate community platform which is able to make certain that all weapons and missiles in a space paintings in a unified method to supply a pressure multiplicative effort.
DefExpo 2020: Time table ‘Make In India’ The 11th version DefExpo which is being held in Lucknow from February 5-9, 2020, showcases new applied sciences, defence answers, the place production firms from India and in a foreign country get to unveil their services beneath a unmarried platform.
This yr, the theme of the DefExpo India 2020 is ‘India: The Rising Defence Production Hub,’ and the point of interest is at the virtual transformation of defence.
Total, over 1000’s of businesses, together with 172 international defence producers and stakeholders of 38 nations are anticipated to take part in DefExpo 2020. It used to be inaugurated by means of High Minister Narendra Modi, the place he used to be noticed checking out his taking pictures abilities in a digital firing differ. In step with more than a few media resources, this yr, the selection of taking part world firms has higher from 160 to 172 entries.
Date: 7th February 2020 Publication: Deccan Chronicle Edition: Chennai Page No: 2 Journalist: T Sudheesh Professor: Dr. V. Sundar Headline: lIT-M develops green alternative to seawalls
Date: 7th February 2020 Publication: PSU Connection Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: MDL Exhibits At DEFEXPO 2020 URL: http://www.psuconnect.in/news/mdl-exhibits-at-defexpo-2020/21341
MDL Exhibits At DEFEXPO 2020
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), the shipyard under the Ministry of Defence is showcasing their three (3) premier product viz. Destroyer, Frigate and Submarine that is being built for the Indian Navy. MDL is also showcasing its multifaceted capability for building warships and merchant vessels.
MDL is also organizing a half day seminar on 07 Feb 2020 with the theme Digital Transformation in Ship Design and Construction with participation from the Indian Navy, Captains of the industry, Shipyards, Private vendors, academia and DPSUs. This seminar is envisaged to service as a platform for also having an interaction in some of the above aspects.
As regards specific products, MDL is showcasing three Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled products as follows:
AI enabled Radiography inspection of weld for Shipbuilding application and AI enabled Ultrasonic Non-destructive inspection of weld for Shipbuilding application. MDL has developed these AI technologies in partnership with IIT Madras in partnership with the Dhvani Research, an IITM Startup. AI enabled Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) that can carry out functionalities of underwater imaging, underwater thickness measurement of Ship’s hull and underwater cleaning of Ship’s hull. Electrical panels developed in-house by MDL
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Chennai Page No: 4 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT-M, AIIMS collaborate on quality healthcare
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: DT Next Edition: Chennai Page No: 5 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT-Madras inks pact with AIIMS Mangalagiri on patient safety URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/iit-madras-partners-with-aiims- mangalagiri-for-affordable-tech-solutions-in-healthcare/articleshow/74003174.cms
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Hindustan Edition: Delhi Page No: 11 Journalist: NA Headline: Help from private experts will prevent these accidents
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Western Times Edition: Ahmedabad Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: The Hindu Business Line Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi and Prof. M Manivannan Headline: IIT Madras to join hands with AIIMS Mangalagiri for quality healthcare delivery URL: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/iit-madras-to-join- hands-with-aiims-mangalagiri-for-quality-healthcare-delivery/article30762840.ece
IIT Madras to join hands with AIIMS Mangalagiri for quality healthcare delivery
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will join hands with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in multiple areas such as patient safety and quality healthcare.
In a press statement, the Institute said that the partnership between these institutions would also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
An MoU to this effect was signed by professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras and TS Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, on February 3, 2020. The two sides also held discussions on the scope of the collaboration and their deliverable.
“The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, align well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations,” TS Ravikumar was quoted in the statement.
Professor M Manivannan, Department of Applied Mechanics, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high-quality healthcare technologies, not high-end technologies, for making a high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: UNI Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-Madras inks pact with AIIMS Mangalagiri on patient safety URL: http://www.uniindia.com/iit-madras-inks-pact-with-aiims-mangalagiri-on- patient-safety/south/news/1879872.html
IIT-Madras inks pact with AIIMS Mangalagiri on patient safety
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will join hands with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in multiple areas such as patient safety and quality healthcare.
In a press statement, the Institute said that the partnership between these institutions would also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
An MoU to this effect was signed by professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras and TS Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, on February 3, 2020. The two sides also held discussions on the scope of the collaboration and their deliverable.
“The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, align well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations,” TS Ravikumar was quoted in the statement.
Professor M Manivannan, Department of Applied Mechanics, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high-quality healthcare technologies, not high-end technologies, for making a high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.” Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: The Economic Times - Healthworld Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri affordable tech solutions URL: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/mergers-and-aquisitions/iit- madras-to-collaborate-with-aiims-mangalagiri-affordable-tech-solutions/74004411
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: India Today Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi and Prof. M Manivannan Headline: IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on patient safety, quality healthcare delivery URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-madras-to- collaborate-with-aiims-mangalagiri-on-patient-safety-quality-healthcare-delivery- 1644180-2020-02-07
IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on patient safety, quality healthcare delivery
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including patient safety and quality healthcare. The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, and health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and TS Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on February 3, 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, M Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, "What India needs is affordable and high-quality healthcare technologies, not high-end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission."
Through on-going interactions between Ravikumar and Manivannan, two virtual reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the first foundation day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on January 24, 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, TS Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, "The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, align well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations." ADVERTISEMENT
Several other collaborations discussed include: Healthcare robotics,
Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes
About IIT Madras Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as an institute of national importance. The activities of the Institute in various fields of Technology and Science are carried out in 16 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary Research Academic Centres. The Institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to the BTech, MSc, MBA, MTech, MS, and PhD, degrees in a variety of specialisations.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Outlook Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/iitm-and-aiims-mangalagiri-partner- for-tech-solutions/1728482
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Biospectrum Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi and Prof. M Manivannan URL: https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/77/15740/iit-m-aiims-mangalagiri-to- bring-affordable-healthcare-solutions.html
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Campus Varta Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi and Prof. M Manivannan Headline: IIT Madras to join hands with AIIMS Mangalagiri for quality healthcare delivery URL: https://www.campusvarta.com/campus-updates/iit-madras-to-join-hands-with- aiims-mangalagiri-for-quality-healthcare-delivery/
IIT-Madras collaborates with AIIMS Mangalagiri for affordable tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: E Health Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi and Prof. M Manivannan Headline: IIT-Madras collaborates with AIIMS Mangalagiri for affordable tech solutions URL: https://ehealth.eletsonline.com/2020/02/iit-madras-collaborates-with-aiims- mangalagiri-for-affordable-tech-solutions/
IIT-Madras collaborates with AIIMS Mangalagiri for affordable tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Can India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: http://www.canindia.com/iit-m-and-aiims-mangalagiri-partner-for-tech- solutions/
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: News D Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: https://newsd.in/iit-m-and-aiims-mangalagiri-partner-for-tech-solutions/
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: WebIndia 123 Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20200207/3500890.html
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: BW Education Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi and Prof. M Manivannan Headline: IIT Madras To Collaborate With AIIMS Mangalagiri On Patient Safety And Quality Healthcare Delivery URL: http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/IIT-Madras-To-Collaborate-With- AIIMS-Mangalagiri-On-Patient-Safety-And-Quality-Healthcare-Delivery/07-02-2020- 183672/
IIT Madras To Collaborate With AIIMS Mangalagiri On Patient Safety And Quality Healthcare Delivery
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Daiji World Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=671801
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Daily Hunt Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare Delivery URL: https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/welthi-epaper- welthi/iit+madras+to+collaborate+with+aiims+mangalagiri+on+patient+safety+and+ quality+healthcare+delivery-newsid-164134758
IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare Delivery
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Friday announced collaboration with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable technology solutions.
In a statement issued here IITM said the partnership between the two institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations.
Officials of the two institutions discussed on the areas of collaborations like healthcare robotics, predictive models using artificial intelligence and remote presence point-of- care solutions to improve hospital and community health out-comes.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: New Kerala Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: https://www.newkerala.com/news/2020/20029.htm
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars,workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof.M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, 'What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.'
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, 'The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.'
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Healthcare robotics,
Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
About IITMadras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as an institute of national importance. The activities of the Institute in various fields of Technology and Science are carried out in 16 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary Research Academic Centres. The Institute offers undergraduate and post - graduate programmes leading to the B.Tech., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., M.S., and Ph.D., degrees in a variety of specialisations. IITM is a residential institute with more than 580 faculty and 9,500 students. Students from 18 countries are enrolled here. IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and through the IITM Incubation Cell.
IITM has been ranked No.1 in the Overall Institutions category in India Rankings 2019 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India. The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the Engineering Institutions category in the same Rankings for four consecutive years - 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. It was also adjudged as the 'Top innovative Institution' in the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2019 launched by Innovation Cell of MHRD.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Pro Kerala Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a1005341.html
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars,workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof.M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, 'What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.'
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, 'The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.'
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Healthcare robotics,
Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
About IITMadras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as an institute of national importance. The activities of the Institute in various fields of Technology and Science are carried out in 16 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary Research Academic Centres. The Institute offers undergraduate and post - graduate programmes leading to the B.Tech., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., M.S., and Ph.D., degrees in a variety of specialisations. IITM is a residential institute with more than 580 faculty and 9,500 students. Students from 18 countries are enrolled here. IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and through the IITM Incubation Cell.
IITM has been ranked No.1 in the Overall Institutions category in India Rankings 2019 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India. The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the Engineering Institutions category in the same Rankings for four consecutive years - 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. It was also adjudged as the 'Top innovative Institution' in the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2019 launched by Innovation Cell of MHRD.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Social News XYZ Edition: Online Journalist: Gopi Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: https://www.socialnews.xyz/2020/02/07/iit-m-and-aiims-mangalagiri-partner-for- tech-solutions/
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars,workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof.M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, 'What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.'
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, 'The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.'
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Healthcare robotics,
Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
About IITMadras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as an institute of national importance. The activities of the Institute in various fields of Technology and Science are carried out in 16 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary Research Academic Centres. The Institute offers undergraduate and post - graduate programmes leading to the B.Tech., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., M.S., and Ph.D., degrees in a variety of specialisations. IITM is a residential institute with more than 580 faculty and 9,500 students. Students from 18 countries are enrolled here. IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and through the IITM Incubation Cell.
IITM has been ranked No.1 in the Overall Institutions category in India Rankings 2019 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India. The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the Engineering Institutions category in the same Rankings for four consecutive years - 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. It was also adjudged as the 'Top innovative Institution' in the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2019 launched by Innovation Cell of MHRD.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: The Weekend Leader Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: http://www.theweekendleader.com/Headlines/50657/iit-m-and-aiims- mangalagiri-partner-for-tech-solutions-.html
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars,workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof.M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, 'What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.'
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, 'The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.'
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Healthcare robotics,
Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
About IITMadras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as an institute of national importance. The activities of the Institute in various fields of Technology and Science are carried out in 16 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary Research Academic Centres. The Institute offers undergraduate and post - graduate programmes leading to the B.Tech., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., M.S., and Ph.D., degrees in a variety of specialisations. IITM is a residential institute with more than 580 faculty and 9,500 students. Students from 18 countries are enrolled here. IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and through the IITM Incubation Cell.
IITM has been ranked No.1 in the Overall Institutions category in India Rankings 2019 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India. The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the Engineering Institutions category in the same Rankings for four consecutive years - 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. It was also adjudged as the 'Top innovative Institution' in the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2019 launched by Innovation Cell of MHRD.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Web to News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions URL: http://www.windowtonews.com/news.php?id=310371
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri partner for tech solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars,workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof.M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, 'What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.'
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S.Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, 'The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.'
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Healthcare robotics,
Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
About IITMadras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as an institute of national importance. The activities of the Institute in various fields of Technology and Science are carried out in 16 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary Research Academic Centres. The Institute offers undergraduate and post - graduate programmes leading to the B.Tech., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., M.S., and Ph.D., degrees in a variety of specialisations. IITM is a residential institute with more than 580 faculty and 9,500 students. Students from 18 countries are enrolled here. IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and through the IITM Incubation Cell.
IITM has been ranked No.1 in the Overall Institutions category in India Rankings 2019 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India. The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the Engineering Institutions category in the same Rankings for four consecutive years - 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. It was also adjudged as the 'Top innovative Institution' in the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2019 launched by Innovation Cell of MHRD.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Trinity Mirror Edition: Chennai Page No: 8 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. PR Shankar Headline: IIT Madras showcases NextGen technologies at DefExpo 2020
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Bharat Shakti Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. PR Shankar Headline: Indigenisation of Defence Production: Bharatshakti.in Conducts Seminar at DefExpo URL: https://bharatshakti.in/indigenisation-of-defence-production-bharatshakti-in- conducts-seminar-at-defexpo/
Indigenisation of Defence Production: Bharatshakti.in Conducts Seminar at DefExpo
On 6 February, at the Defexpo 2020 in Lucknow, defence digital platform Bharatshakti.in (BSI) conducted a seminar on an issue that’s perhaps right to the fore of our defence modernisation efforts – Indigenisation of our defence inventory. The issue of indigenisation is critical to our force modernisation thrust keeping in view the fact of billions of dollars likely to be spent in the next couple of years, on this account. IIT Madras partnered Bharatshakti.in for staging the event
The welcome address was delivered by Nitin Gokhale, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Bharatshkti.in & Strat News Global who defined the broad contours of the government’s thrust on indigenisation being synonymous with force modernisation. Lt Gen PR Shankar (Retd) Professor of Practice, IIT Madras delivered the Opening Address and dwelt upon the issue of harnessing the potential of our institutions of excellence that needs to be dovetailed into our research and technology development endeavours in the defence sector.
Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), Vice Admiral M S Pawar delivered the inaugural address. He highlighted the Navy’s commitment to indigenisation and the requirement of R&D establishments gearing up to provide technological support for user requirements. He explained the steps initiated for a closer user and R&D establishment interaction. The Navy has been pursuing indigenisation most fruitfully for decades, the results of which are quite visible when our shipbuilding and submarine construction capabilities are assessed.
Former Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra delivered special address where he explained the roles of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and commented upon the biggest military reforms in recent times.
The seminar had two technical sessions. The first one was devoted to Synchronising the Academia and Defence Industry relationship. The issue was analysed by two senior professors of IIT Madras to include Prof HSN Murthy and Prof A Ramakrishna
The Second Technical Session was chaired by Lt Gen Raj Shukla, Director General Perspective Planning of Indian Army who stressed the need for competiveness of Indian MSMEs in terms of value for money.
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) Director P Udaykumar explained certain ways that the NSIC has in terms of hand-holding of MSMEs in their growth path.
The industry was represented by Cmdre B B Nagpal (Retd) CMD Goa Shipyard who stressed on the modernisation undertaken by GSL for ship building. Goa Shipyard has a distinction of sticking to its timeline of its deliverables.
Dr S Guruprasad Director General (DG), R&D, DRDO provided the insight into the R&D establishments and the methodology adopted by DRDO in giving technical support to the full spectrum of defence industry. He deliberated on the special focus the DRDO has on Start Ups and MSMEs to strengthen the manufacturing and R&D eco- system.
Air Marshal Sandeep Singh delivered the closing address and reiterated the need for the multifarious agencies in the defence sector to synergise their strengths to indigenise the inventories of the forces.
BharatShakti.in (BSI) is a well-known digital platform that addresses issues concerning the Indian defence industry. The platform’s prime focus remains on the MSMEs which strengthen the defence manufacturing eco-system. The BSI regularly conducts events that bring together policy-makers, military and industry professionals, R&D professionals, representatives of academia under the same roof in pursuance of common goal and objectives to facilitate and an Indian leap in Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) goal for defence production.
Date: 8th February 2020 Publication: Daily Hunt Edition: Online Journalist: NA Student: Mr. Mohit and Mr. Aditya Saxena Headline: These IIT Madras alumni have come up with a WhatsApp SuperBot to replace all your apps URL: https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/yourstory-epaper- yourstory/these+iit+madras+alumni+have+come+up+with+a+whatsapp+superbot+t o+replace+all+your+apps-newsid-164244712
These IIT Madras alumni have come up with a WhatsApp SuperBot to replace all your apps
40,00,00,000 - this is the size of the gigantic user base WhatsApp has amassed in India.
In strategically-chosen steps to grow its reach in the country – deemed to be one of the biggest markets of the Facebook-owned messaging app – the company has made its presence felt in the remotest corners, beyond metros and Tier I Indian cities. So much so that even those who are not tech-savvy or familiar with the plethora of apps easing day-to-day chores for urban India, are on WhatsApp, making complete use of its various features for both personal and professional exchanges.
For this bunch of digital consumers – or what is commonly referred to as the next 500 million users – Bengaluru-based BOB has come up with a unique offering – a WhatsApp Superbot.
Short for BusinessOnBot, the AI startup was started in August 2019 by Mohit Kumar with an initial investment of Rs 2 lakh.
BOB founding team
Believed to be India’s first WhatsApp Commerce SuperBot, the platform is capable of performing a dozen different tasks with just a single command. To put this into perspective, it’s a wide-ranging array of service, comprising the daily essentials like bill payments, phone recharges, medicine ordering, booking a cab, ordering groceries, and even railway enquiries.
Essentially, the superbot takes of care all the functions that a bunch of apps on your pone is currently performing.
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The idea of the WhatsApp Commerce SuperBot – conceptualised by Mohit, an IIT Madras graduate, and now co-founder of BOB – interestingly came from Mohit’s experience while working with a leading Indian bank.
In the role, the engineer-turned-entrepreneur was responsible for driving the financial institution’s WhatsApp banking initiatives. Mohit was, in fact, instrumental in launching India’s first WhatsApp Banking Bot for the bank, as per the founding team. But he also made an important observation relating to customer behaviour amidst this initiative.
He discovered that many of the bank’s customers were inactive or uncomfortable with digital channels like mobile apps and website. These users were rather comfortable using WhatsApp to avail basic banking services.
“Mohit also analysed that the users from Tier II cities and beyond are not very tech- savvy, and are reluctant to use mobile apps,” shares the team. “He realised that people who are using smartphones definitely use WhatsApp, but not necessarily other mobile apps. He figured out that the primary reason people easily adopt WhatsApp is the simple chat interface of WhatsApp supported with voice option.”
Now, if users were happy availing basic banking services on WhatsApp, the ex-banker figured that this presents an opportunity to use the platform to cater to a slew of essential services too. More so because a WhatsApp-based commerce platform could be instrumental in helping people from Tier II and beyond in adopting digital services and benefitting from it.
This idea took flight and Mohit bootstrapped his AI startup in August 2019. He also roped in, along the way, Aditya Saxena, a close friend and batchmate from IIT-M, as a co-founder to work on the initial prototype. Aditya has experience working with a leading ecommerce company in Bengaluru, managing their AI-based customer service chatbot.
Together they built the entire tech stack and integrated first few services like bill payments, recharges, and railway inquiries to do a close group beta launch of the product in October 2019. After certain improvisation based on the inputs received during the beta phase, BOB went live in January 2020.
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“BOB (BusinessonBot) is aiming to become a digital assistant for over 500 million WhatsApp users in India by providing essential services over a friendly chat on WhatsApp,” says the founding team, who designed the SuperBot. The core members of the team are all graduates from IIT Madras.
It’s like a digital friend, as the founders call it, and users can interact with BOB like they would with any other contact on their WhatsApp list by typing a message. Users also have the option to send a voice message in Hindi or English using the WhatsApp audio option.
The SuperBot, which is built using the latest AI and Machine learning technologies, in turn, utilises its Natural Language Processing (NLP) engine to understand and process these queries and voice commands and respond to them instantly.
“Leveraging the power of AI/NLP and WhatsApp’s ubiquitous influence, BOB is designed keeping in mind the non-tech-savvy users in Tier II cities and beyond,” quips the team.
The startup currently has a simple and straight forward business model in place – it partners with service providers on one hand, and gets commission for generating order though its WhatsApp Bot on the other hand. The service is completely free for the end user.
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What’s next in the pipeline?
Currently, the team has partnered with WhatsApp and integrated with the platform’s Business APIs for building its chatbot engine and services. Besides this, the AI startup has also forged key partnerships to ensure seamless delivery/performance of the various tasks assigned to it by the users.
“We recently partnered with 1MG for enabling medicine ordering on BOB through WhatsApp,” says the team adding, “We are also in talks with various other service providers like Ola cabs, Cleartrip, etc. and are in the process of adding multiple essential services like ordering groceries, booking cabs, train tickets, and more on our WhatsApp Bot.”
Since BOB makes use of cutting edge AI and NLP technologies to understand users query and voice in no time and respond immediately, the startup, in the next few months, is also looking at strengthening the AI/NLP capabilities of the platform and adding high engagement services.
But above all, the aim will be to grow its user base, which currently stands at 5,000 monthly active users.
“For expanding our user base, we are exploring digital marketing on micro influencer social media platforms like TikTok, Sharechat, and Instagram, apart from the usual marketing channels like Facebook, Google, YouTube, etc.,” the founders add.
Date: 10th February 2020 Publication: The Free Press Journal Edition: Mumbai Page No: 7 Journalist: NA Headline: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders catches eye at Del Expo 2020 URL: https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/mazagon-dock-shipbuilders-catches-eye- at-def-expo-2020
Date: 10th February 2020 Publication: Telangana Today Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 7 Journalist: NA Headline: Showcasing next-gen tech at DefExpo URL: https://telanganatoday.com/defexpo-showcasing-next-gen-technologies
Date: 10th February 2020 Publication: Mail Today Edition: Delhi / Chandigarh Page No: 22 Journalist: NA Headline: For tech healthcare
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Chennai Page No: 4 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao Headline: IIT-M incubated start-up to aid work on heat dissipation
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express Edition: Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai / Kochi Page No: 11 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao Headline: IIT Madras-Incubated start-up URL: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2020/feb/11/start-up-uses- diamond-to-help-hypersonic-missile-re-entry-2101670.html
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express Edition: Chennai Page No: 1 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Dr. Sathyan Subbiah and Dr. N. Arunachalam Headline: Start-up uses diamond to help missile re-entry
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: Morning Standard (clip attached) Edition: Delhi Page No: 12 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao Headline: IIT Madras-incubated start-up Kapindra develops novel diamond coatings
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: DT Next Edition: Chennai Page No: 5 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao Headline: IIT-M’s diamond coatings to aid missiles entry into earth URL: https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2020/02/11030816/1214481/IITMs- diamond-coatings-to-aid-missiles-entry-into-.vpf
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Online Journalist: U Tejonmayam Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao and Dr. N. Arunachalam Headline: Diamond coatings developed by IIT-Madras startup may give aero- dynamic stability to missiles URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/diamond-coatings- developed-by-iit-madras-startup-may-give-aero-dynamic-stability-to- missiles/articleshow/74061105.cms
Diamond coatings developed by IIT-Madras startup may give aero-dynamic stability to missiles
Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated deep-tech start-up Kapindra Precision Engineering has developed diamond coatings that can aid Indian Scientists working on heat dissipation (thermal management), a major issue for hypersonic missiles during their re-entry into earth's atmosphere where they experience destructive high temperatures (>2,400 oC). Defence establishments of many countries have been working on heat dissipation issues, which pose a major hurdle to aero- dynamic stability of missiles upon re-entry.
Based on their technology, Kapindra, a deep-tech start-up, was adjudged as the '#1 Start-up' in the 'DRDO Dare to Dream Innovation Contest' for its specialised product offering.
Inception of start-up The start-up came from technology developed at IIT Madras' Nano Functional Materials Technology Centre (NFMTC) and Materials Science Research Center (MSRC) led by Prof. MS Ramachandra Rao, Department of Physics, IIT Madras.
Million-dollar idea Kapindra Precision Engineering works on development and application of specialized coatings for components used in strategic products that demand extreme tribological performances to reduce friction, wear and promote heat dissipation at contacting surfaces. High-quality thin film coatings are required for UV and IR detection/sensing, underwater SONAR devices, surface acoustic wave devices, pressure sensors and actuators, among others.
Speaking about the current Research being taken up by Nano Functional Materials Technology Centre on Diamond Coating, Prof. MS Ramachandra Rao, Department of Physics, IIT Madras, Mentor and CTO of Kapindra, said, "Stronger adhesion to tools and components is required to transmit larger loads and enhance coating/tool life. Currently, this comes at a cost of functional performance in the form of higher friction and wear. So how can the coating adhesion to the substrate be improved, while ensuring the required tribological performance of low friction and wear? - this is the problem we are trying to solve."
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Here's how IIT Madras' team has used the properties of diamond Prof. Rao also added that the physics of doping diamond was fascinating from the point of converting the most insulating diamond into metal and a superconductor (good for the electronic industry). It is interesting to note that even though the diamond is electrically insulating, its thermal conductivity (2,000 Wm-1K-1) is 5 times that of copper. So, diamond coatings act as heat-spreaders in electronic devices and find applications in space technology.
Prof. Rao termed diamond as an ultimate engineering material with a plethora of application prospects and he states that it is the material to explore for 'quantum computing' with the creation of 'N-V centres in diamond' - a very challenging and futuristic area of research. Why is IIT Madras research different? The uniqueness of Kapindra's solution lies in the deep physics-based understanding of the mechanics of the diamond coating process and using this knowledge to control the process parameters during the process to achieve certain desired microstructures on the substrate-side and functional-sides of the coating.
Such a solution is not possible with a mere surface-level understanding of the coating process. Hence, it is not simply possible to buy a commercial machine and develop such coating technology.
How does the idea behind diamond work? Highlighting the work underway at Kapindra, its Founder and CEO, Padmanabh Bagaria said, "We are grateful to DRDO for recognising our work and giving us this breakthrough. We are committed to providing our defence and space establishments with need-based cutting-edge indigenous technologies. Kapindra is also carving out a really powerful yet affordable product-based solution for disinfection, cleaning and wastewater treatment without the use of chemicals. Our team strongly believes in innovating continuously and gives great importance to R&D. We are here to establish ourselves as a nano-engineering surface technology powerhouse."
Kapindra's coatings have found applications in machine tools, endmills and other moving parts (automobile, aerospace and defence) to improve wear-resistance, thermal management (heat-spreaders), and optical grade windows.
Diamond coatings find applications in better performance of medical implants and in water purification. The technology proposed in this involves growing a protective layer (few microns thick) consisting of thin films of the diamond.
How does innovative diamond coating technology work? As Dr N Arunachalam, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, and mentor to Kapindra, explains, "Coatings which are capable and equipped to convey in real-time, the variations in the behaviour of the coated component, are known as smart coatings. This AI-driven surface technology, simply adds sensing functionality to a nano-engineered coating. The nano-engineered coatings market believes that smart coatings in IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) could be a perfect fit. IIOT is usually presented as consisting of networks of internet- connected AI sensors and multi-processing units (MPUs)."
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Kapindra offers an innovative diamond coating technology that, through its special patented microstructure, offers better surface adhesion on the substrate-side while providing better tribological performance on the functional-side on various types of substrate materials and shapes.
For example, the life of the graphite-machining tool can be improved by 5-15 times upon diamond coatings (Graphite is widely used for fuel cell applications). The innovation lies in the process recipe used in an otherwise well-established CVD process technology, the machine for which can be commercially purchased.
Conventional tools are not capable of machining Al-Si alloys or other carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP); so the proposed technology is not just providing an improvement, but a solution to the existing problem of machining hard composite materials/alloys.
This two-year-old start-up is also developing the application of smart functional coatings on various substrates that realise applications involving AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Such smart coatings are targeted for use in Industry 4.0 based data-driven scenarios in the factory and other applications such as IoT that utilise machine learning algorithms to come up with strategic decisions on the health of high-value components and machines.
Elaborating on this material, Dr Sathyan Subbiah, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, and mentor to Kapindra, said, "Our coating products include CVD based methods of applying thin layers of diamond, diamond- like carbon and PVD based techniques of applying various inter-layers needed to support the diamond coatings to cater to various engineering substrates."
The team behind innovative diamond coating technology The team behind Kapindra includes IIT Madras faculty Dr M.S. Ramachandra Rao (Physics, NFMTC and MSRC), Dr N. Arunachalam (Mechanical Engineering Dept.) and Dr Sathyan Subbiah (ME Dept.).
The Start-up is led by Padmanabh Bagaria (Founder and CEO), Deep Paldiwal (CFO), Ramasubramanian, Nikhil, Arun Veerabagu, and Maneesh Chandran.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: India Today Edition: Online Journalist: Aysha Anam Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Dr. Sathyan Subbiah and Dr. N. Arunachalam Headline: IIT Madras-incubated Start-up Kapindra develops Novel Diamond Coatings URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/iit-madras-incubated- start-up-kapindra-develops-novel-diamond-coatings-1645041-2020-02-10
IIT Madras-incubated Start-up Kapindra develops Novel Diamond Coatings
Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated deep-tech start-up Kapindra Precision Engineering has developed diamond coatings that can aid Indian Scientists working on heat dissipation (thermal management), a major issue for hypersonic missiles during their re-entry into earth's atmosphere where they experience destructive high temperatures (>2,400 oC). Defence establishments of many countries have been working on heat dissipation issues, which pose a major hurdle to aero- dynamic stability of missiles upon re-entry.
Based on their technology, Kapindra, a deep-tech start-up, was adjudged as the '#1 Start-up' in the 'DRDO Dare to Dream Innovation Contest' for its specialised product offering.
Inception of start-up The start-up came from technology developed at IIT Madras' Nano Functional Materials Technology Centre (NFMTC) and Materials Science Research Center (MSRC) led by Prof. MS Ramachandra Rao, Department of Physics, IIT Madras.
Million-dollar idea Kapindra Precision Engineering works on development and application of specialized coatings for components used in strategic products that demand extreme tribological performances to reduce friction, wear and promote heat dissipation at contacting surfaces. High-quality thin film coatings are required for UV and IR detection/sensing, underwater SONAR devices, surface acoustic wave devices, pressure sensors and actuators, among others.
Speaking about the current Research being taken up by Nano Functional Materials Technology Centre on Diamond Coating, Prof. MS Ramachandra Rao, Department of Physics, IIT Madras, Mentor and CTO of Kapindra, said, "Stronger adhesion to tools and components is required to transmit larger loads and enhance coating/tool life. Currently, this comes at a cost of functional performance in the form of higher friction and wear. So how can the coating adhesion to the substrate be improved, while ensuring the required tribological performance of low friction and wear? - this is the problem we are trying to solve."
Here's how IIT Madras' team has used the properties of diamond Prof. Rao also added that the physics of doping diamond was fascinating from the point of converting the most insulating diamond into metal and a superconductor (good for the electronic industry). It is interesting to note that even though the diamond is electrically insulating, its thermal conductivity (2,000 Wm-1K-1) is 5 times that of copper. So, diamond coatings act as heat-spreaders in electronic devices and find applications in space technology.
Prof. Rao termed diamond as an ultimate engineering material with a plethora of application prospects and he states that it is the material to explore for 'quantum computing' with the creation of 'N-V centres in diamond' - a very challenging and futuristic area of research. Why is IIT Madras research different? The uniqueness of Kapindra's solution lies in the deep physics-based understanding of the mechanics of the diamond coating process and using this knowledge to control the process parameters during the process to achieve certain desired microstructures on the substrate-side and functional-sides of the coating.
Such a solution is not possible with a mere surface-level understanding of the coating process. Hence, it is not simply possible to buy a commercial machine and develop such coating technology.
How does the idea behind diamond work? Highlighting the work underway at Kapindra, its Founder and CEO, Padmanabh Bagaria said, "We are grateful to DRDO for recognising our work and giving us this breakthrough. We are committed to providing our defence and space establishments with need-based cutting-edge indigenous technologies. Kapindra is also carving out a really powerful yet affordable product-based solution for disinfection, cleaning and wastewater treatment without the use of chemicals. Our team strongly believes in innovating continuously and gives great importance to R&D. We are here to establish ourselves as a nano-engineering surface technology powerhouse."
Kapindra's coatings have found applications in machine tools, endmills and other moving parts (automobile, aerospace and defence) to improve wear-resistance, thermal management (heat-spreaders), and optical grade windows.
Diamond coatings find applications in better performance of medical implants and in water purification. The technology proposed in this involves growing a protective layer (few microns thick) consisting of thin films of the diamond.
How does innovative diamond coating technology work? As Dr N Arunachalam, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, and mentor to Kapindra, explains, "Coatings which are capable and equipped to convey in real-time, the variations in the behaviour of the coated component, are known as smart coatings. This AI-driven surface technology, simply adds sensing functionality to a nano-engineered coating. The nano-engineered coatings market believes that smart coatings in IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) could be a perfect fit. IIOT is usually presented as consisting of networks of internet- connected AI sensors and multi-processing units (MPUs)." Kapindra offers an innovative diamond coating technology that, through its special patented microstructure, offers better surface adhesion on the substrate-side while providing better tribological performance on the functional-side on various types of substrate materials and shapes.
For example, the life of the graphite-machining tool can be improved by 5-15 times upon diamond coatings (Graphite is widely used for fuel cell applications). The innovation lies in the process recipe used in an otherwise well-established CVD process technology, the machine for which can be commercially purchased.
Conventional tools are not capable of machining Al-Si alloys or other carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP); so the proposed technology is not just providing an improvement, but a solution to the existing problem of machining hard composite materials/alloys.
This two-year-old start-up is also developing the application of smart functional coatings on various substrates that realise applications involving AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Such smart coatings are targeted for use in Industry 4.0 based data-driven scenarios in the factory and other applications such as IoT that utilise machine learning algorithms to come up with strategic decisions on the health of high-value components and machines.
Elaborating on this material, Dr Sathyan Subbiah, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, and mentor to Kapindra, said, "Our coating products include CVD based methods of applying thin layers of diamond, diamond- like carbon and PVD based techniques of applying various inter-layers needed to support the diamond coatings to cater to various engineering substrates."
The team behind innovative diamond coating technology The team behind Kapindra includes IIT Madras faculty Dr M.S. Ramachandra Rao (Physics, NFMTC and MSRC), Dr N. Arunachalam (Mechanical Engineering Dept.) and Dr Sathyan Subbiah (ME Dept.).
The Start-up is led by Padmanabh Bagaria (Founder and CEO), Deep Paldiwal (CFO), Ramasubramanian, Nikhil, Arun Veerabagu, and Maneesh Chandran.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: India Education Diary Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Dr. Sathyan Subbiah and Dr. N. Arunachalam Headline: IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare Delivery URL: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/iit-madras-to-collaborate-with-aiims-mangalagiri- on-patient-safety-and-quality-healthcare-delivery/
IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare Delivery
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, “The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.”
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Ø Healthcare robotics,
Ø Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Ø Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: UNI Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao Headline: IIT-M start-up develop diamond coatings on heat dissipation for re-entry of hypersonic missiles into earth's atmosphere URL: http://www.uniindia.com/iit-m-start-up-develop-diamond-coatings-on-heat- dissipation-for-re-entry-of-hypersonic-missiles-into-earth-s- atmosphere/south/news/1882862.html
IIT-M start-up develop diamond coatings on heat dissipation for re-entry of hypersonic missiles into earth's atmosphere
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, “The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.”
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Ø Healthcare robotics,
Ø Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Ø Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: Infodea Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Dr. Sathyan Subbiah and Dr. N. Arunachalam Headline: IIT Madras-incubated Start-up Kapindra develops Novel Diamond Coatings with Applications in Hypersonic Technologies URL: https://www.infodea.in/campus-talk/iit-madras-incubated-start-up-kapindra- develops-novel-diamond-coatings-with-applications-in-hypersonic-technologies/
IIT Madras-incubated Start-up Kapindra develops Novel Diamond Coatings with Applications in Hypersonic Technologies
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, “The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.”
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Ø Healthcare robotics,
Ø Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Ø Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: News Jizz Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao Headline: The diamond coatings developed by the startup IIT-Madras can give aerodynamic stability to the missiles. URL: https://newsjizz.in/134712-the-diamond-coatings-developed-by-the-startup-iit- madras-can-give-aerodynamic-stability-to-the-missiles.html
The diamond coatings developed by the startup IIT-Madras can give aerodynamic stability to the missiles.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, “The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.”
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Ø Healthcare robotics,
Ø Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Ø Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: India Education Diary Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M. Manivannan, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare Delivery URL: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/iit-madras-to-collaborate-with-aiims-mangalagiri- on-patient-safety-and-quality-healthcare-delivery/
IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare Delivery
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, “The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.”
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Ø Healthcare robotics,
Ø Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Ø Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: Shiksha.com Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M. Manivannan, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri for quality healthcare delivery URL: https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/articles/iit-madras-to-collaborate-with-aiims- mangalagiri-for-quality-healthcare-delivery-blogId-30667
IIT Madras to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri for quality healthcare delivery
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, “The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.”
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Ø Healthcare robotics,
Ø Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Ø Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: Chemical Industry Digest Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. M. Manivannan, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri to Collaborate for Development of Affordable Healthcare Solutions URL: http://chemindigest.com/iit-m-and-aiims-mangalagiri-to-collaborate-for- development-of-affordable-healthcare-solutions/
IIT-M and AIIMS Mangalagiri to Collaborate for Development of Affordable Healthcare Solutions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, “The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.”
Several other collaborations discussed include:
Ø Healthcare robotics,
Ø Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and
Ø Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express Edition: Chennai Page No: 14 Journalist: NA Headline: Bio-engineering forum at IIT-M
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: Defence Aviation Post Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: Showcasing next-gen tech at DefExpo URL: https://www.defenceaviationpost.com/2020/02/showcasing-next-gen-tech-at- defexpo/
Showcasing next-gen tech at DefExpo The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras showcased next-generation technologies during the DefExpo 2020, the biennial defence exhibition held from February 5 to 9 at Lucknow.
IIT Madras is the ‘Knowledge Partner’ of Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor and was part of the TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) Pavilion in the Expo. The efforts of defence-related startups that are being incubated by IIT Madras were on display.
Some of the technologies showcased included Multi-Role Expendable UAVs; Next Generation Fire Control Network; and Ramjet Projectile Technology for incorporation in Artillery projectiles.
According to a press release, IIT Madras was working with the Defence Industry on a number of issues, as part of which MoUs were signed with the Ordnance Factory Board for the establishment of a joint Centre of Excellence for Ammunition; and with Bharat Electronics Limited for the establishment of research and collaboration in the areas of ‘Propellants, Explosives, and Related Technologies.
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: Dina Thanthi Edition: Chennai Page No: 9 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Ms Ramachandra Rao Headline: New material to help missiles re-entry to earth; IIT Madras invention
Date: 11th February 2020 Publication: Medical Dialogues Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Prof. M. Manivannan Headline: AIIMS Mangalagiri To Collaborate With IIT Madras On Patient Safety, Quality Healthcare Delivery URL: https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/hospital-diagnostics/aiims- mangalagiri-to-collaborate-with-iit-madras-on-patient-safety-quality-healthcare- delivery-63061
AIIMS Mangalagiri To Collaborate With IIT Madras On Patient Safety, Quality Healthcare Delivery
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, “The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.”
Several other collaborations discussed include
Ø Healthcare robotics,
Ø Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and Ø Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
Date: 11th February Publication: Medical Buyer Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Prof M. Manivannan Headline: IIT Madras To Collaborate With AIIMS Mangalagiri On Patient Safety And Quality Healthcare Delivery URL: https://www.medicalbuyer.co.in/iit-madras-to-collaborate-with-aiims- mangalagiri-on-patient-safety-and-quality-healthcare-delivery/
IIT Madras To Collaborate With AIIMS Mangalagiri On Patient Safety And Quality Healthcare Delivery
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is going to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri on affordable future technological solutions in various areas including Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
The partnership between these institutions will also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, and Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, signed the MoU on 3rd February 2020 and held discussions on the scope of collaboration as well as the deliverables.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. M. Manivannan, Touch Lab, Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, who is leading the project from IIT Madras, said, “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid. Both IIT Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.”
Through on-going interactions between Dr. Ravikumar and Prof. Manivannan, two Virtual Reality (VR) products have already developed in the Touch Lab of IIT Madras and its spin-off company Merkel Haptic Systems were showcased last month at the 1st Foundation Day of AIIMS Mangalagiri celebrated on 24th January 2020.
Highlighting the areas of collaboration, Dr. T.S. Ravikumar, President, AIIMS Mangalagiri, said, “The strengths that IIT Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as Virtual Reality, Haptics, AI, Robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals (MTP) of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations.”
Several other collaborations discussed include
Ø Healthcare robotics,
Ø Predictive models using Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Learning, and Ø Remote presence point-of-care solutions to improve hospital and community health outcomes.
Date: 12th February 2020 Publication: Hindustan Times Edition: Delhi / Chennai / Mumbai / Jaipur Page No: 19 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof MS Ramachandra Rao Headline: IIT Madras-incubated start-up develops diamond coatings URL: https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times- delhi/20200212/282673279327041
Date: 13th February 2020 Publication: Defence Aviation Post Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof MS Ramachandra Rao Headline: Chennai Based Start-Up Uses Diamond To Help Hypersonic Missile Re-entry URL: https://www.defenceaviationpost.com/2020/02/chennai-based-start-up-uses- diamond-to-help-hypersonic-missile-re-entry/
Chennai Based Start-Up Uses Diamond To Help Hypersonic Missile Re-entry
A Chennai based tech start-up has developed a technology that can be used in Indian hypersonic missiles during their re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. Hypersonic missiles, which travel at speeds greater than the speed of sound waves, face destructively high temperatures (>2,400oC) during their re-entry into the earth’s atmosphere.
Kapindra Precision Engineering, a tech start-up incubated by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M), developed diamond coatings that can aid effective heat dissipation in such scenarios, said a statement issued by IIT-M on Monday.
The technology proposed in this involves growing a protective layer (few microns thick) consisting of thin films of diamond. It is interesting to note that even though the diamond is electrically insulating, its thermal conductivity (2,000 Wm-1K-1) is 5 times that of copper. So, diamond coatings act as heat-spreaders in electronic devices and find applications in space technology.
Defence establishments of many countries have been working on heat dissipation issues, which pose a major hurdle to the Aero-dynamic stability of missiles upon re- entry. Usually, improper and inadequate dissipation of heat, during re-entry of missiles, leads to its intense wear and tear.
Based on their technology, Kapindra was adjudged as the ‘#1 Start-up’ in the ‘DRDO Dare to Dream Innovation Contest’ for its specialised product offering.
The start-up came from technology developed at IIT Madras’ Nano Functional Materials Technology Centre (NFMTC) and Materials Science Research Centre (MSRC), led by Prof MS Ramachandra Rao, Department of Physics, IIT Madras.
Date: October 2019 Publication: Sakal Marathi Newspaper (Special Diwali Supplement) Edition: Pune Page No: 44 Journalist: Mr. Yogiraj Prabhune Professor: Prof Ligy Philip Headline: "When the water gets over then..."
Date: 13th February 2020 Publication: Campus Varta Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Ramachandra Rao Headline: Start-up incubated in IIT Madras develops diamond coatings URL: https://www.campusvarta.com/campus-updates/start-up-incubated-in-iit- madras-develops-diamond-coatings/
Start-up incubated in IIT Madras develops diamond coatings
Defense establishments of many countries have been working on heat dissipation issues, which pose a major hurdle to aero-dynamic stability of missiles upon re-entry.
IIT Madras Diamond coatings
Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated deep-tech start-up Kapindra Precision Engineering has developed diamond coatings that can aid Indian Scientists working on heat dissipation (thermal management), a major issue for hypersonic missiles during their re-entry into earth’s atmosphere where they experience destructive high temperatures (>2,400 oC).
Defense establishments of many countries have been working on heat dissipation issues, which pose a major hurdle to aero-dynamic stability of missiles upon re-entry. Based on their technology, Kapindra was adjudged as the ‘#1 Start-up’ in the ‘DRDO Dare to Dream Innovation Contest’ for its specialized product offering.
The start-up came from technology developed at IIT Madras’ Nano Functional Materials Technology Centre and Materials Science Research Center (MSRC) led by MS Ramachandra Rao.
Date: 17th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India - Education Times Edition: Delhi / Chennai / Pune / Bangalore Page No: 11 Journalist: Shivangi Mishra Professor: Prof. V Jagadeesh Kumar Headline: How student dropout rate has reduced in IIT and IIM URL: https://www.educationtimes.com/article/newsroom/74150231/student- dropout-rate-has-reduced-in-iits-and-iims-corrective-measures-are-the-reason.html
Date: 17th February 2020 Publication: The Economic Times Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof B. Ravindran, Prof Mitesh Khapra, Prof Pratyush Kumar Headline: IIT Madras on board Google wagon driving AI for Social Good URL: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/iit-madras- on-board-google-wagon-driving-ai-for-social-good/articleshow/74177032.cms
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Bangalore / Hyderabad Page No: 6 Journalist: Sujit John Alumni: Prof. Subra Suresh Headline: US NSF created 260 Nobel laureates: India must replicate
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: The Hindu Edition: Chennai Page No: 6 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: ‘Institutions like IIT-Madras can offer solutions to global problems’ URL: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/institutions-like-iit- madras-can-offer-solutions-to-global-problems/article30855397.ece
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: DT Next Edition: Chennai Page No: 8 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT-M, German varsity mark 60-yr collaboration URL: https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2020/02/19023229/1215973/IITM-German- varsity-mark-60yr-collaboration.vpf
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: Hindustan Times Edition: Delhi / Faridabad / Gurgaon / Noida Page No: 17 Journalist: NA Headline: Strategic partnership meet
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Chennai Page No: 3 Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-M German university celebrate strategic partnership
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: Rajasthan Patrika Edition: Chennai Page No: 3 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: ‘Institutions like IIT-Madras can offer solutions to global problems’ URL: https://www.patrika.com/chennai-news/iit-madras-5793896/
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: The Economic Times Edition: Online Journalist: Anjali Venugopalan Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT Madras signs MoU with Robert Bosch Engineering for internships URL: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/iit-madras- signs-mou-with-robert-bosch-engineering-for-internships/articleshow/74196474.cms
IIT Madras signs MoU with Robert Bosch Engineering for internships
Indian Institute of Technology Madras and RWTH Aachen University, Germany, celebrated their decades-long strategic partnership and scientific collaboration with the visit of a Science Delegation from RWTH Aachen University led by its Rector Prof. Ulrich Rüdiger to IIT Madras.
The visit of RWTH Aachen University Rector, accompanied by members of the Rectorate and a distinguished delegation of RWTH Scientists, highlights the extraordinary relationship between the two institutions and provides a fresh impetus to the development of new areas of cooperation. Several events, workshops and strategic discussions are being held from Monday to Wednesday at IIT Madras to enhance this collaboration.
Addressing an event held at IIT Madras Research Park today (18th February 2020), His Excellency Mr. Walter J. Lindner, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to India, said, “We have over-population, global warming, environmental degradation and lack of resources, which can have a huge impact on the world population, which is expected to hit eleven billion. Universities such as IIT Madras have the expertise to come up with solutions to these global problems and cross border collaboration is the need of the hour. I am happy that Germany could contribute to the foundation of this institute sixty years ago.”
The two sister universities RWTH Aachen University and IIT Madras occupy a unique spot in the Indo-German science and higher education landscape. Based on these historically grown relations, the partnership between the two institutions has evolved over the years. Today, it creates tangible advantages for faculty members, students and staff of both Institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, said, “Many important projects related to sustainability, land use, and waste management are being done at the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), which is an important centre of collaboration between IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen University and has grown over the years. The new focus on coastal management now is due to climate change.”
Making a presentation on IIT Madras, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi said, “The Institute has set up 37 large Centres of Excellence, which are interdisciplinary in nature and involve faculty and students from various departments. IIT Madras does nearly 1,000 projects a year, including with 250 Indian companies and a fair number of international companies as well.”
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi was also conferred with the RWTH Honorary Fellow Award by Prof. Ulrich Rüdiger, Rector, RWTH Aachen University, in recognition of his scientific achievements, his merits for the bilateral cooperation and for the success story of IGCS.
Addressing the event, Prof. Ulrich Rüdiger said, “RWTH Aachen University is also working with the Industry along the lines of the model adopted by IIT Madras Research Park. Our joint history dates back to 1959 when RWTH Aachen University supported the foundation of IIT Madras. In 1966, the two Institutions formed the first German-Indian University partnership. In 2016, the strategic partnership of ‘Sister Universities’ was initiated between the two universities. Around 1,400 Indian students study at RWTH, the second largest contingent of foreign students in the university.”
Further, the celebrations also marked the celebration of 60 years since the founding of IIT Madras, 150 years since RWTH was established and ten years of IGCS.
Highlighting the collaboration between the two institutes, Prof Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean (International and Alumni Relations), IIT Madras, said, “Our collaboration with RWTH Aachen University goes a long way back since the founding year of IIT Madras not only in the form of professors visiting us but also in research collaborations, which have deepened over the years. IIT Madras is one of the most industry-facing academic institution. IIT Madras Research Park is a result of that story industry- academic collaboration that has been fostered for many years in the campus.”
Since 2016, RWTH and IIT Madras have been receiving financial support under the program Indo-German Partnerships in Higher Education funded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and University Grants Commission (UGC). This helped significantly to enhance the strategic partnership by implementing targeted measures aimed at increasing exchange at all levels and at institutionalizing the cooperation. It has resulted in over 100 visits so far and the initiation of joint research projects in a variety of subjects.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Joybrato Mukherjee, President, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), said, “This is a special day in the long-shared history between India and Germany and between IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen University. IIT Madras has been one of the most important partners of DAAD with IGCS being one of the important initiatives between the two institutions.”
The IGCS serves the cooperation between German and Indian scientists on fundamental and applied research, teaching and training, dissemination of information in the area of sustainable development. Its special focus is the protection of the environment considering water resources, energy, land use and rural development and waste management.
Prof B.S. Murty, Faculty, IIT Madras, and Indian Coordinator, Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), and Dr Klaus Reicherter, Rector’s delegate for India and IGCS Centre Coordinator, presented the salient points of research underway at IGCS.
The IGCS, which completes a decade this year, has enabled more than 600 mobilities between the two institutions. As part of the RWTH delegation visit, the IGCS Steering Committee and the IGCS Advisory Board Meeting are also taking place. The IGCS Winter School with 30 Indian and German Master and PhD Students is taking place between 15th and 29th February 2020.
MoU on internships
Along the side lines of the event, IIT Madras entered into a MoU with Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited, which has long standing collaborations with the Institute.
The MoU was signed by Prof Ravindra Gettu, Dean (Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research), IIT Madras, and Dr. Vijendran G. Venkoparao, Senior General Manager, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited, in the presence of Prof B. Ravindran, Head, Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBC DSAI), and Prof Rajesh Nair, Coordinator, TEEDE, IIT Madras. Through this MoU, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI) will offer internships to German exchange students from RWTH University coming to IIT Madras.
IIT Madras has initiated a program called ‘Towards Excellence in Engineering Dual Education’ (TEEDE) for developing industrial partnerships. It is designed to train research personnel for industrial requirement ensuring career prospects and placement. This industrial partnership in terms of sponsored research program will encourage translational research leading to the development of a process or product.
IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen offer a Dual Degree Program, in which there will be exchange of students between the two institutes. The exchange students are expected to go through an internship in an industry in both Germany and India. RBEI has agreed to accept the exchange students for internship on the topics of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. The focus areas will be AI, Data Analytics, Manufacturing, Automobile Engineering and Bio-Medical Engineering, among others.
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: India Education Diary Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Prof Mahesh Panchagnula, Prof B.S. Murty, Prof Ravindra Gettu Headline: IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen University celebrate decades of Strategic Partnership URL: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/iit-madras-and-rwth-aachen-university- celebrate-decades-of-strategic-partnership/
IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen University celebrate decades of Strategic Partnership
Indian Institute of Technology Madras and RWTH Aachen University, Germany, celebrated their decades-long strategic partnership and scientific collaboration with the visit of a Science Delegation from RWTH Aachen University led by its Rector Prof. Ulrich Rüdiger to IIT Madras.
The visit of RWTH Aachen University Rector, accompanied by members of the Rectorate and a distinguished delegation of RWTH Scientists, highlights the extraordinary relationship between the two institutions and provides a fresh impetus to the development of new areas of cooperation. Several events, workshops and strategic discussions are being held from Monday to Wednesday at IIT Madras to enhance this collaboration.
Addressing an event held at IIT Madras Research Park today (18th February 2020), His Excellency Mr. Walter J. Lindner, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to India, said, “We have over-population, global warming, environmental degradation and lack of resources, which can have a huge impact on the world population, which is expected to hit eleven billion. Universities such as IIT Madras have the expertise to come up with solutions to these global problems and cross border collaboration is the need of the hour. I am happy that Germany could contribute to the foundation of this institute sixty years ago.”
The two sister universities RWTH Aachen University and IIT Madras occupy a unique spot in the Indo-German science and higher education landscape. Based on these historically grown relations, the partnership between the two institutions has evolved over the years. Today, it creates tangible advantages for faculty members, students and staff of both Institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, said, “Many important projects related to sustainability, land use, and waste management are being done at the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), which is an important centre of collaboration between IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen University and has grown over the years. The new focus on coastal management now is due to climate change.”
Making a presentation on IIT Madras, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi said, “The Institute has set up 37 large Centres of Excellence, which are interdisciplinary in nature and involve faculty and students from various departments. IIT Madras does nearly 1,000 projects a year, including with 250 Indian companies and a fair number of international companies as well.”
Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi was also conferred with the RWTH Honorary Fellow Award by Prof. Ulrich Rüdiger, Rector, RWTH Aachen University, in recognition of his scientific achievements, his merits for the bilateral cooperation and for the success story of IGCS.
Addressing the event, Prof. Ulrich Rüdiger said, “RWTH Aachen University is also working with the Industry along the lines of the model adopted by IIT Madras Research Park. Our joint history dates back to 1959 when RWTH Aachen University supported the foundation of IIT Madras. In 1966, the two Institutions formed the first German-Indian University partnership. In 2016, the strategic partnership of ‘Sister Universities’ was initiated between the two universities. Around 1,400 Indian students study at RWTH, the second largest contingent of foreign students in the university.”
Further, the celebrations also marked the celebration of 60 years since the founding of IIT Madras, 150 years since RWTH was established and ten years of IGCS.
Highlighting the collaboration between the two institutes, Prof Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean (International and Alumni Relations), IIT Madras, said, “Our collaboration with RWTH Aachen University goes a long way back since the founding year of IIT Madras not only in the form of professors visiting us but also in research collaborations, which have deepened over the years. IIT Madras is one of the most industry-facing academic institution. IIT Madras Research Park is a result of that story industry- academic collaboration that has been fostered for many years in the campus.”
Since 2016, RWTH and IIT Madras have been receiving financial support under the program Indo-German Partnerships in Higher Education funded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and University Grants Commission (UGC). This helped significantly to enhance the strategic partnership by implementing targeted measures aimed at increasing exchange at all levels and at institutionalizing the cooperation. It has resulted in over 100 visits so far and the initiation of joint research projects in a variety of subjects.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Joybrato Mukherjee, President, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), said, “This is a special day in the long-shared history between India and Germany and between IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen University. IIT Madras has been one of the most important partners of DAAD with IGCS being one of the important initiatives between the two institutions.”
The IGCS serves the cooperation between German and Indian scientists on fundamental and applied research, teaching and training, dissemination of information in the area of sustainable development. Its special focus is the protection of the environment considering water resources, energy, land use and rural development and waste management.
Prof B.S. Murty, Faculty, IIT Madras, and Indian Coordinator, Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), and Dr Klaus Reicherter, Rector’s delegate for India and IGCS Centre Coordinator, presented the salient points of research underway at IGCS.
The IGCS, which completes a decade this year, has enabled more than 600 mobilities between the two institutions. As part of the RWTH delegation visit, the IGCS Steering Committee and the IGCS Advisory Board Meeting are also taking place. The IGCS Winter School with 30 Indian and German Master and PhD Students is taking place between 15th and 29th February 2020.
MoU on internships
Along the side lines of the event, IIT Madras entered into a MoU with Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited, which has long standing collaborations with the Institute.
The MoU was signed by Prof Ravindra Gettu, Dean (Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research), IIT Madras, and Dr. Vijendran G. Venkoparao, Senior General Manager, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited, in the presence of Prof B. Ravindran, Head, Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBC DSAI), and Prof Rajesh Nair, Coordinator, TEEDE, IIT Madras. Through this MoU, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI) will offer internships to German exchange students from RWTH University coming to IIT Madras.
IIT Madras has initiated a program called ‘Towards Excellence in Engineering Dual Education’ (TEEDE) for developing industrial partnerships. It is designed to train research personnel for industrial requirement ensuring career prospects and placement. This industrial partnership in terms of sponsored research program will encourage translational research leading to the development of a process or product.
IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen offer a Dual Degree Program, in which there will be exchange of students between the two institutes. The exchange students are expected to go through an internship in an industry in both Germany and India. RBEI has agreed to accept the exchange students for internship on the topics of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. The focus areas will be AI, Data Analytics, Manufacturing, Automobile Engineering and Bio-Medical Engineering, among others.
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: NDTV Edition: Online Journalist: Ms. Anisha Singh Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: RWTH Aachen University Confers Honorary Fellow Award to IIT Madras Director URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/rwth-aachen-university-confers-honorary- fellow-award-to-iit-madras-director-2182575
RWTH Aachen University Confers Honorary Fellow Award to IIT Madras Director
The RWTH Aachen University in Germany has conferred the prestigious RWTH Honorary Fellow Award on Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, the IIT Madras Director. The RWTH Aachen University is a sister University of IIT Madras and has bene involved with the institute since its foundation in 1959. Prof. Ramamurthi was conferred the award in recognition of his scientific achievements and his contribution to collaboration between the Institutes. The award was conferred in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Walter J. Lindner, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to India.
The RWTH Fellows program honours outstanding professors who have shown excellent research achievements and are selected using external reviews.
Prof. Ulrich Rudiger, Rector, RWTH Aachen University, conferred the award on February 18 during an event held at IIT Madras Research Park to celebrate the decades-long strategic partnership and scientific collaboration between the two institutes.
While presenting the RWTH Honorary Fellow Award, Prof. Ulrich Rudiger, Rector, RWTH Aachen University, traced the journey of Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi from his days as a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, to his work at the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, a public-private initiative at the IIT Madras Research Park that aims to make India a leader in wireless technology.
Prof. Ulrich Rudiger said, "The award is being conferred in recognition of Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi's contribution, both as the Director and as an outstanding scientist, to the strategic partnership between the two institutes. Through his work at the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, he has created an ecosystem of innovation that inspires many people".
Accepting the award, Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, said, "When I went to RWTH Aachen University campus, I felt right at home and found many things in common with IIT Madras. I thank RWTH Aachen University and Prof. Ulrich Rudiger for conferring this award. I accept this award on behalf of the IIT Madras faculty, researchers, and students."
Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, was also recognised for his contribution to the success of the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), located at IIT Madras, which completes ten years this year.
The IGCS serves as a centre for cooperation between German and Indian scientists on fundamental and applied research, teaching and training, dissemination of information in the area of sustainable development. Its special focus is the protection of the environment considering water resources, energy, land use and rural development and waste management.
The Centre also promotes the development of relevant ideas on and solutions to specific local issues, through interdisciplinary research and study projects in the above-mentioned areas. The IGCS will additionally contribute to the intensification of Indo-German cooperation in key academic fields.
It aims at developing the capacity and capability to promote sustainable development in Germany, India and South Asia. Sustainability with respect to economic, ecologic and social issues significantly enhances the existing research activities and courses offered at the IIT Madras.
An essential component of the IGCS's trans-disciplinary approach is the cooperation with other institutions and organisations in order to make use of existing information, research, capacity, (best practice) experience and ongoing initiatives in the different areas of sustainable development. The research of this Centre will help to meet the challenges of the global change regarding water and energy in the future.
Date: 20th February 2020 Publication: India Education Diary Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: RWTH Aachen University Confers Honorary Fellow Award to IIT Madras Director, Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi URL: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/rwth-aachen-university-confers-honorary-fellow- award-to-iit-madras-director-prof-bhaskar-ramamurthi/
RWTH Aachen University Confers Honorary Fellow Award to IIT Madras Director, Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi
The RWTH Aachen University in Germany has conferred the prestigious RWTH Honorary Fellow Award on Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, the IIT Madras Director. The RWTH Aachen University is a sister University of IIT Madras and has bene involved with the institute since its foundation in 1959. Prof. Ramamurthi was conferred the award in recognition of his scientific achievements and his contribution to collaboration between the Institutes. The award was conferred in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Walter J. Lindner, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to India.
The RWTH Fellows program honours outstanding professors who have shown excellent research achievements and are selected using external reviews.
Prof. Ulrich Rudiger, Rector, RWTH Aachen University, conferred the award on February 18 during an event held at IIT Madras Research Park to celebrate the decades-long strategic partnership and scientific collaboration between the two institutes.
While presenting the RWTH Honorary Fellow Award, Prof. Ulrich Rudiger, Rector, RWTH Aachen University, traced the journey of Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi from his days as a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, to his work at the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, a public-private initiative at the IIT Madras Research Park that aims to make India a leader in wireless technology.
Prof. Ulrich Rudiger said, "The award is being conferred in recognition of Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi's contribution, both as the Director and as an outstanding scientist, to the strategic partnership between the two institutes. Through his work at the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, he has created an ecosystem of innovation that inspires many people".
Accepting the award, Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, said, "When I went to RWTH Aachen University campus, I felt right at home and found many things in common with IIT Madras. I thank RWTH Aachen University and Prof. Ulrich Rudiger for conferring this award. I accept this award on behalf of the IIT Madras faculty, researchers, and students."
Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, was also recognised for his contribution to the success of the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), located at IIT Madras, which completes ten years this year.
The IGCS serves as a centre for cooperation between German and Indian scientists on fundamental and applied research, teaching and training, dissemination of information in the area of sustainable development. Its special focus is the protection of the environment considering water resources, energy, land use and rural development and waste management.
The Centre also promotes the development of relevant ideas on and solutions to specific local issues, through interdisciplinary research and study projects in the above-mentioned areas. The IGCS will additionally contribute to the intensification of Indo-German cooperation in key academic fields.
It aims at developing the capacity and capability to promote sustainable development in Germany, India and South Asia. Sustainability with respect to economic, ecologic and social issues significantly enhances the existing research activities and courses offered at the IIT Madras.
An essential component of the IGCS's trans-disciplinary approach is the cooperation with other institutions and organisations in order to make use of existing information, research, capacity, (best practice) experience and ongoing initiatives in the different areas of sustainable development. The research of this Centre will help to meet the challenges of the global change regarding water and energy in the future.
Date: 20th February 2020 Publication: Navjeevan Express Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT Director conferred with RWTH Honorary Fellow Award URL: https://navjeevanexpress.com/iit-m-and-rwth-aachen-university-celebrate- decades-of-strategic-partnership/
IIT Director conferred with RWTH Honorary Fellow Award
The RWTH Aachen University in Germany has conferred the prestigious RWTH Honorary Fellow Award on Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, the IIT Madras Director. The RWTH Aachen University is a sister University of IIT Madras and has bene involved with the institute since its foundation in 1959. Prof. Ramamurthi was conferred the award in recognition of his scientific achievements and his contribution to collaboration between the Institutes. The award was conferred in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Walter J. Lindner, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to India.
The RWTH Fellows program honours outstanding professors who have shown excellent research achievements and are selected using external reviews.
Prof. Ulrich Rudiger, Rector, RWTH Aachen University, conferred the award on February 18 during an event held at IIT Madras Research Park to celebrate the decades-long strategic partnership and scientific collaboration between the two institutes.
While presenting the RWTH Honorary Fellow Award, Prof. Ulrich Rudiger, Rector, RWTH Aachen University, traced the journey of Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi from his days as a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, to his work at the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, a public-private initiative at the IIT Madras Research Park that aims to make India a leader in wireless technology.
Prof. Ulrich Rudiger said, "The award is being conferred in recognition of Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi's contribution, both as the Director and as an outstanding scientist, to the strategic partnership between the two institutes. Through his work at the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, he has created an ecosystem of innovation that inspires many people".
Accepting the award, Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, said, "When I went to RWTH Aachen University campus, I felt right at home and found many things in common with IIT Madras. I thank RWTH Aachen University and Prof. Ulrich Rudiger for conferring this award. I accept this award on behalf of the IIT Madras faculty, researchers, and students."
Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, was also recognised for his contribution to the success of the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), located at IIT Madras, which completes ten years this year.
The IGCS serves as a centre for cooperation between German and Indian scientists on fundamental and applied research, teaching and training, dissemination of information in the area of sustainable development. Its special focus is the protection of the environment considering water resources, energy, land use and rural development and waste management.
The Centre also promotes the development of relevant ideas on and solutions to specific local issues, through interdisciplinary research and study projects in the above-mentioned areas. The IGCS will additionally contribute to the intensification of Indo-German cooperation in key academic fields.
It aims at developing the capacity and capability to promote sustainable development in Germany, India and South Asia. Sustainability with respect to economic, ecologic and social issues significantly enhances the existing research activities and courses offered at the IIT Madras.
An essential component of the IGCS's trans-disciplinary approach is the cooperation with other institutions and organisations in order to make use of existing information, research, capacity, (best practice) experience and ongoing initiatives in the different areas of sustainable development. The research of this Centre will help to meet the challenges of the global change regarding water and energy in the future.
Date: 20th February 2020 Publication: The Hans India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Headline: IIT Madras, German University celebrate decades of strategic partnership URL: https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/iit-madras-german-university- celebrate-decades-of-strategic-partnership-606327
IIT Madras, German University celebrate decades of strategic partnership
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT Madras (IIT-M) to provide internships to exchange students coming into IIT-M. German university RWTH Aachen and IIT Madras provide a dual degree programme, having student-exchanges between the two organisations. The exchange students are likely to go through an industry internship in both Germany and India. RBEI has decided to accept the exchange students for internships in data analytics and artificial intelligence. The focus areas comprise AI and data analytics along with automobile engineering, bio-medical engineering, and manufacturing, among others.
The MoU was signed parallel to an event celebrating the decades-long corporation between the two universities. During the event, a science delegation from the German university, headed by its rector Ulrich Rüdiger visited IIT-M. Several events, workshops and strategic discussions are to take place from Monday to Wednesday at IIT-M to augment this partnership.
According to Bhaskar Ramamurthi, director of IIT-M, many important projects related to sustainability, land use, and waste management were being done at the Indo- German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), which has been an important hub of association between IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen University and has grown over the years. He further stated that the new focus on coastal management was on account of climate change. Ramamurthi was awarded the RWTH Honorary Fellow Award by Rüdiger for his scientific achievements and his contribution to the mutual collaboration and IGCS.
The IGCS works as a stage for partnership between German and Indian scientists on teaching and training, fundamental and applied research, and propagation of information in sustainable development. Its special focus is the safety of the environment – conserving water resources, energy, land use and rural development and waste management.
Date: 19th February 2020 Publication: Shiksha Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Headline: IIT Madras and Robert Bosch Engineering sign MoU for internships URL: https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/articles/iit-madras-and-robert-bosch- engineering-sign-mou-for-internships-blogId-31233
IIT Madras and Robert Bosch Engineering sign MoU for internships
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT Madras (IIT-M) to provide internships to exchange students coming into IIT-M. German university RWTH Aachen and IIT Madras provide a dual degree programme, having student-exchanges between the two organisations. The exchange students are likely to go through an industry internship in both Germany and India. RBEI has decided to accept the exchange students for internships in data analytics and artificial intelligence. The focus areas comprise AI and data analytics along with automobile engineering, bio-medical engineering, and manufacturing, among others.
The MoU was signed parallel to an event celebrating the decades-long corporation between the two universities. During the event, a science delegation from the German university, headed by its rector Ulrich Rüdiger visited IIT-M. Several events, workshops and strategic discussions are to take place from Monday to Wednesday at IIT-M to augment this partnership.
According to Bhaskar Ramamurthi, director of IIT-M, many important projects related to sustainability, land use, and waste management were being done at the Indo- German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), which has been an important hub of association between IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen University and has grown over the years. He further stated that the new focus on coastal management was on account of climate change. Ramamurthi was awarded the RWTH Honorary Fellow Award by Rüdiger for his scientific achievements and his contribution to the mutual collaboration and IGCS.
The IGCS works as a stage for partnership between German and Indian scientists on teaching and training, fundamental and applied research, and propagation of information in sustainable development. Its special focus is the safety of the environment – conserving water resources, energy, land use and rural development and waste management.
Date: 20th February 2020 Publication: Navjeevan Express Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: IIT-M and RWTH Aachen University celebrate decades of strategic Partnership URL: https://navjeevanexpress.com/iit-m-and-rwth-aachen-university-celebrate- decades-of-strategic-partnership/
IIT-M and RWTH Aachen University celebrate decades of strategic Partnership
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT Madras (IIT-M) to provide internships to exchange students coming into IIT-M. German university RWTH Aachen and IIT Madras provide a dual degree programme, having student-exchanges between the two organisations. The exchange students are likely to go through an industry internship in both Germany and India. RBEI has decided to accept the exchange students for internships in data analytics and artificial intelligence. The focus areas comprise AI and data analytics along with automobile engineering, bio-medical engineering, and manufacturing, among others.
The MoU was signed parallel to an event celebrating the decades-long corporation between the two universities. During the event, a science delegation from the German university, headed by its rector Ulrich Rüdiger visited IIT-M. Several events, workshops and strategic discussions are to take place from Monday to Wednesday at IIT-M to augment this partnership.
According to Bhaskar Ramamurthi, director of IIT-M, many important projects related to sustainability, land use, and waste management were being done at the Indo- German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), which has been an important hub of association between IIT Madras and RWTH Aachen University and has grown over the years. He further stated that the new focus on coastal management was on account of climate change. Ramamurthi was awarded the RWTH Honorary Fellow Award by Rüdiger for his scientific achievements and his contribution to the mutual collaboration and IGCS.
The IGCS works as a stage for partnership between German and Indian scientists on teaching and training, fundamental and applied research, and propagation of information in sustainable development. Its special focus is the safety of the environment – conserving water resources, energy, land use and rural development and waste management.
Date: 20th February 2020 Publication: PC Quest - India Edition: magazine Page No: 74 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr Deepak Padmanabhan Headline: Algorithm to make AI fairer
Date: 20th February 2020 Publication: The Federal Edition: Online Journalist: TV Venkateswaran Professor: Dr Deepak Padmanabhan Headline: AI isn’t unbiased because humans are biased URL: https://thefederal.com/the-eighth-column/artificial-intelligence-algorithms- unbiased-humans-biased/
AI isn’t unbiased because humans are biased
Unlike humans, computers do not have subjective views on, for example, caste, religion, race, gender and sexuality. Then how come algorithms are often found to be biased?
Our past actions have to be blamed, says Dr Deepak Padmanabhan, a researcher from the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Queen’s University Belfast and an adjunct faculty at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
“If everyone associates the colour blue to boys and pink to girls, then an AI tasked to select toys for boys will select blue toys only because, in this era of machine learning, the AI reads from the data available to it,” Padmanabhan explains.
AI learns from past human behaviour, and the social biases inherent in our historical practice automatically makes AI unfair too.
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Often historical data is embedded with biases prevalent in the past. Obviously, a machine learning AI algorithm trained in this environment would reflect more or less the same prejudices. For example, we know that the reason people are hired and promoted is not on pure meritocracy. When such a data set of recruitment and promotion are used to find traits among new applicants, marginal communities discriminated against in the past will stand disadvantaged.
“Machine learning algorithms learn from the real-world data created by humans (or processes involving humans), and thus would have within them, entrenched biases such as prejudices and reflections of historical and current discrimination. Typical AI algorithms are focused on learning (i.e., ‘abstracting’) high-level trends within the data and using them for such tasks; this design itself could amplify the discrimination embedded within the data since disadvantaged groups of people are unlikely to be part of mainstream behaviour and are thus likely to be left out of the learnt high-level trends,” cautions Padmanabhan.
Teaching, tweaking AI to be fair
With regular reports of high-profile incidents of AI systems going haywire, the topic of bias and fairness in algorithms are getting serious attention in the AI community.
Given the influence of algorithms from credit rating to surveillance profiling, rigorous auditing of algorithms has emerged as one method of detecting if an algorithm is fair.
For example, an algorithm for job selection evaluates various factors including age, educational qualification and experience to determine a suitable candidate. Suppose, we change one variable, say the sex of the selected candidate and the system does not select that person, then we know the algorithm is biased. We can ask the algorithm ‘what if’ questions to audit the fairness of the algorithm and ferret out biases.
Another approach takes recourse to self-governing algorithms, called shadow algorithms, to monitor the AI for the biases. In some cases, the decisions are actually judgements (like finding the ‘best’ job applicant) and appear as ‘biases’. These cannot be wished away. The only solution is to make the biases more transparent and make public, argue some developers.
Artificial intelligence traffic security surveillance Different researchers take different approaches towards this broader goal of making sure that AI is more aligned to modern democratic values | iStock Photo IIT Madras makes headway
Recently Indian Railways received 4.7 million applications for the advertised post of 26,502 assistant loco pilots and technicians. Imagine screening each of these applications manually. A near impossibility.
AI and algorithms cannot be dispensed away. Researchers in IIT Madras, Savitha Abraham and Sowmya Sundaram along with Dr Padmanabhan have developed a fairer technique using the principle of ‘representational parity’. The new technique is particularly useful when AI technologies are to deal with massive data such as an overwhelming number of job applicants.
The new technique attempts to cure what is known as clustering biases. When colossal data is to be sorted and sifted, the data are sorted and grouped into clusters of data with common characteristics. Once a manageable number of clusters are made, the organisation can either shortlist or reject an entire group.
However, the “AI techniques for data processing, known as clustering algorithms, are often criticised as being biased in terms of ‘sensitive attributes’ such as race, gender, age, religion and country of origin”, points out Dr Padmanabhan.
Representational parity principle attempts to ensure the proportion of specific groups in the dataset is reflected in the ‘chosen subset’ (or any cluster). For example, if one considers the attribute of gender, ‘representational parity’ calls for the same gender ratio, as in the dataset, within every grouping or cluster, say shortlisted candidates.
There was a catch until now; the algorithms could provide representational parity for a single attribute but not ensure ‘representational parity’ over a broad set of sensitive attributes. The team led by Dr Padmanabhan has come up with algorithmic machinery that can encompass representational parity of many traits.
Artificial intelligence smart agriculture farmer Representational parity principle attempts to ensure the proportion of specific groups in the dataset is reflected in the ‘chosen subset’ | iStock Photo “Our unique contribution in this research is that of providing the algorithmic machinery to which may include some or all of gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion and even age and relationship status in many settings. It is indeed necessary to ensure fairness over a plurality of such ‘sensitive’ attributes in several contexts, so AI methods are better aligned to democratic values,” Dr Padmanabhan explains.
The improved technique can deal with ‘multi-valued’ unfairness (like race) or numerical (like age) simultaneously.
“Different researchers take different approaches towards this broader goal of making sure that AI is more aligned to modern democratic values. While we do not target to explicitly handle the bias in data collection, our focus is on using ‘representational parity’ as the paradigm towards mitigating biases within the results of clustering,” he says.
“While our algorithm cannot ‘correct’ prejudices and discrimination within the data, what it targets is to ensure that reflections of such biases and discrimination are mitigated as much as possible, within the results,” says Padmanaban.
Savitha, a member of the research team, reports that in countries like India with drastic social and economic disparities, “employing AI techniques directly on raw data results in biased insights, which influence public policy, and this could amplify existing disparities. The uptake of fairer AI methods is critical, especially in the public sector, when it comes to such scenarios.”
In making predictions based on generalised statistics, not on someone’s individual situation, the AI predictions can be way off the mark. As is the case with any human activity, algorithms will also have biases. Yet the tool offers us a much wiser and fairer decision if fairness and transparency in Data-Driven Decision Systems are examined continuously.
Date: 20th February 2020 Publication: Health Issues India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Headline: Digital health tie-up between AIIMS Mangalagiri and IIT-Madras URL: https://www.healthissuesindia.com/2020/02/19/digital-health-tie-up-between- aiims-mangalagiri-and-iit-madras/
Digital health tie-up between AIIMS Mangalagiri and IIT-Madras
In the pursuit of affordable digital health-based solutions to problems facing Indian healthcare, the All India Institute of Sciences (AIIMS) in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh and the India Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu have announced in recent weeks a collaboration.
“The strengths that IIT-Madras brings with depth in many technological fields such as virtual reality, haptics, AI [artificial intelligence], robotics, and health economics, among others, aligns well and is synergistic with AIIMS Mangalagiri goals of creating happy communities through healthcare transformations,” said AIIMS Mangalagiri president Dr T. S. Ravikumar, who signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT- Madras director Professor Bhaskar Ramammurthi in service of the agreement at the beginning of February.
From the end of IIT-Madras, Professor M. Manivannan (who belongs to the Institute’s Department of Applied Mechanics) will head up the collaboration. “What India needs is affordable and high quality healthcare technologies, not high end technologies, for making high impact, reaching out even the bottom of the pyramid,” he said. “Both IIT-Madras and AIIMS Mangalagiri have the same mission.” In addition to tech solutions, a press release outlined that “the partnership between these institutions would also feature academic and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest, exchange of scholarly information, students and faculty besides sponsorship of joint seminars, workshops, health and wellness projects of high impact.”
Incorporating digital technology into India’s healthcare system has been advocated for at length by the Centre. Last year, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan unveiled a digital health blueprint to advance the country towards universal health coverage, in the form of a National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB).
“The need of the hour is to create an ecosystem which can integrate the existing disparate health information systems and show clear path for upcoming programmes,” Vardhan stated at the time. “There is a need to ensure convergence across these IT systems to monitor and provide health services in a robust and efficient manner.” Collaborations between premier institutes such as IIT-Madras and AIIMS, Mangalagiri can advance progress towards this aim, building and strengthening digital health systems.
Date: 21st February 2020 Publication: NDTV Edition: Online Journalist: Anisha Singh Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT Madras Mentorship Programme Reaches 800 Children In Rural Tamil Nadu URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-madras-mentorship-programme-reaches- 800-children-in-rural-tamil-nadu-2183272
IIT Madras Mentorship Programme Reaches 800 Children In Rural Tamil Nadu
Through a unique mentorship programme, IIT Madras is connecting top-notch graduate laboratories to the high schools of rural Tamil Nadu. The programme, named '1 Lab-1 School', is in its second year and has reached over 800 students from 200 schools in the districts of Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Vellore. The mentor groups from IIT research labs comprise of M.S., M.Tech students, Ph.D. scholars and faculty from different science and engineering departments. Mentor groups adopt rural Government Higher Secondary Schools.
Each group visits their respective adopted high school to train and mentor the students for two to three years through a structured and expansive curriculum that spans topics such as experiential learning, device engineering and skills development and career guidance.
The labs typically carry simple devices used in everyday life like Electric Iron, Calling Bell, and Vacuum Cleaner etc. during these visits. Dismantling and assembling of the devices by the school students, interactions through question and answer- and demonstration-based lectures by the graduate students of IIT Madras are some of the learning activities that happen during the training.
IIT Madras faculty also visit the schools with their respective labs at least once to inspire and motivate the young minds. All the participating labs have visited their respective connected schools ten times since 2018 and have spent a whole day with the students of the school during every visit.
Dr. Pijush Ghosh, project lead and Associate Professor, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, said "20 research Laboratories of IIT Madras have been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the Institute having trained over 800 students studying in the 9th Grade."
"Not just out of IIT Madras, we would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of the children of rural India," added Dr. Pijush.
The project is fully-funded by Verizon India as part of Verizon's commitment to empowering rural communities by addressing barriers to digital inclusion.
Highlighting the impact of the project, Kalyani Sekar, Managing Director, Verizon India, said, "1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run. We are confident that the programme makes quality science & technology education accessible for hundreds of children with a simple, scalable model."
Such a unique mentorship model not only motivates the children of rural schools to pursue higher education, it also helps inculcate scientific temper and trigger them to think beyond. While the programme helps identify and nurture rural talents, it also helps IIT Madras graduates enhance their sense of responsibility towards the society.
In the next academic year (2020-21), the project will expand to 15 more schools. IIT Madras is collaborating with 'Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan,' a Central Government Scheme for universalising elementary education. its 'Teach to Learn' (http://www.teachtolearn.co.in/) team envisions a strong bond between educational institutions across India, particularly between premier institutes of the country and rural schools.
Date: 21st February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express Edition: Chennai Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-Madras extends training labs to 20 rural schools URL: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2020/feb/21/iit-madras- extends-training-labs-to-20-rural-schools-2106278.html
Date: 21st February 2020 Publication: Rajasthan Patrika Edition: Chennai Page No: 4 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT-Madras extends science training labs in rural schools
Date: 21st February 2020 Publication: DT Next Edition: Chennai Page No: 7 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT-Ms mentorship programme reaches 800 rural students
Date: 21st February 2020 Publication: Dinamani Edition: Chennai Page No: 6 Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT-Madras extends training labs to 20 rural schools
Date: 21st February 2020 Publication: India Education Diary Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT Madras and Verizon India Bring Engineering Opportunities to Rural Students URL: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/iit-madras-and-verizon-india-bring-engineering- opportunities-to-rural-students/
IIT Madras and Verizon India Bring Engineering Opportunities to Rural Students
Through a unique mentorship programme called ‘1Lab-1 School,’ Indian Institute of Technology Madras is connecting top-notch graduate laboratories to the high schools of rural Tamil Nadu. The programme, now into its second year, has reached over 800 students of 20 schools in the districts of Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Vellore.
The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India, as part of Verizon’s commitment to empowering rural communities by addressing barriers to digital inclusion.
Mentor groups from IIT Madras research Labs comprising of M.S., M.Tech students, Ph.D. scholars and faculty from different science and engineering departments adopt rural Government Higher Secondary Schools. Each laboratory visits their respective adopted high school to train and mentor the students for two to three years through a structured and expansive curriculum that spans topics such as experiential learning, device engineering and skills development and career guidance.
The labs typically carry simple devices used in everyday life like Electric Iron, Calling Bell, and Vacuum Cleaner etc. during these visits. Dismantling and assembling of the devices by the school students, interactions through question and answer- and demonstration-based lectures by the graduate students of IIT Madras are some of the learning activities that happen during the training.
IIT Madras faculty also visit the schools with their respective labs at least once to inspire and motivate the young minds. All the participating labs have visited their respective connected schools ten times since 2018 and have spent a whole day with the students of the school during every visit.
Highlighting the unique aspects of this initiative, Dr. Pijush Ghosh, project lead and Associate Professor, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, said “20 research Laboratories of IIT Madras have been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the Institute having trained over 800 students studying in the 9th Grade.”
“Not just out of IIT Madras, we would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of the children of rural India,” added Dr. Pijush.
Highlighting the impact of the project, Kalyani Sekar, Managing Director, Verizon India, said, “1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run. We are confident that the programme makes quality science & technology education accessible for hundreds of children with a simple, scalable model.”
Such a unique mentorship model not only motivates the children of rural schools to pursue higher education, it also helps inculcate scientific temper and trigger them to think beyond. While the programme helps identify and nurture rural talents, it also helps IIT Madras graduates enhance their sense of responsibility towards the society.
In the next academic year (2020-21), the project will expand to 15 more schools. IIT Madras is collaborating with ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan,’ a Central Government Scheme for universalising elementary education. its ‘Teach to Learn’ (http://www.teachtolearn.co.in/) team envisions a strong bond between educational institutions across India, particularly between premier institutes of the country and rural schools.
Date: 21st February 2020 Publication: UC News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT-Madras extends training labs to 20 rural schools URL: https://www.ucnews.in/news/IITMadras-extends-training-labs-to-20-rural- schools/207074526991253.html
IIT-Madras extends training labs to 20 rural schools
Through a unique mentorship programme called ‘1Lab-1 School,’ Indian Institute of Technology Madras is connecting top-notch graduate laboratories to the high schools of rural Tamil Nadu. The programme, now into its second year, has reached over 800 students of 20 schools in the districts of Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Vellore.
The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India, as part of Verizon’s commitment to empowering rural communities by addressing barriers to digital inclusion.
Mentor groups from IIT Madras research Labs comprising of M.S., M.Tech students, Ph.D. scholars and faculty from different science and engineering departments adopt rural Government Higher Secondary Schools. Each laboratory visits their respective adopted high school to train and mentor the students for two to three years through a structured and expansive curriculum that spans topics such as experiential learning, device engineering and skills development and career guidance.
The labs typically carry simple devices used in everyday life like Electric Iron, Calling Bell, and Vacuum Cleaner etc. during these visits. Dismantling and assembling of the devices by the school students, interactions through question and answer- and demonstration-based lectures by the graduate students of IIT Madras are some of the learning activities that happen during the training.
IIT Madras faculty also visit the schools with their respective labs at least once to inspire and motivate the young minds. All the participating labs have visited their respective connected schools ten times since 2018 and have spent a whole day with the students of the school during every visit.
Highlighting the unique aspects of this initiative, Dr. Pijush Ghosh, project lead and Associate Professor, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, said “20 research Laboratories of IIT Madras have been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the Institute having trained over 800 students studying in the 9th Grade.”
“Not just out of IIT Madras, we would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of the children of rural India,” added Dr. Pijush.
Highlighting the impact of the project, Kalyani Sekar, Managing Director, Verizon India, said, “1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run. We are confident that the programme makes quality science & technology education accessible for hundreds of children with a simple, scalable model.”
Such a unique mentorship model not only motivates the children of rural schools to pursue higher education, it also helps inculcate scientific temper and trigger them to think beyond. While the programme helps identify and nurture rural talents, it also helps IIT Madras graduates enhance their sense of responsibility towards the society.
In the next academic year (2020-21), the project will expand to 15 more schools. IIT Madras is collaborating with ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan,’ a Central Government Scheme for universalising elementary education. its ‘Teach to Learn’ (http://www.teachtolearn.co.in/) team envisions a strong bond between educational institutions across India, particularly between premier institutes of the country and rural schools.
Date: 21st February 2020 Publication: Bio Spectrum India Edition: Magazine Page No: 30 Journalist: NA Headline: Era of partial replacement of doctors gaining impetus
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: ETV Bharat Edition: Online Journalist: Mr. Ravi Professor: Prof. Pijush Ghosh Headline: ‘垿ராமெ்ꯁற மாணவர்க쿁க்埁 அ잿ힿயல் கற்ꮿக்埁ம் பென்னன ஐஐ羿’ (IIT Madras teaches science to rural students) URL: https://www.etvbharat.com/tamil/tamil-nadu/city/chennai/chennai-iit- students-teaching-science-technology-to-village-government-school-students/tamil- nadu20200222035504490
‘垿ராமெ்ꯁற மாணவர்க쿁க்埁 அ잿ힿயல் கற்ꮿக்埁ம் பென்னன ஐஐ羿’
னச ்ம ஐஐ羿뾿ல் ச믂க 鎿ட்டத்鎿 ் 埀ழ் உயர்கல்ힿ நி쟁வ ங்களில் தசர பள்ளி மாணவர்க쿁க்埁 வ펿காட்翁வ鏁, எளிய 믁மற뾿ல் அ잿ힿயல் னதா펿ல் ꏁட்பத்மத கற்ꮿப்ப鏁, மாணவர்க쿁க்கா 鎿ற ் தமம்பாட்翁 ப뾿ற்殿 அளிப்ப鏁 தபா ்ற பல்தவ쟁 பணிகமள னசயல்ப翁த்鎿வ쏁垿 ்ற ர். அதததபால் ஐஐ羿 மாணவர்கள் 믂லம் 鎿쏁வள்쿂ர், காஞ்殿ꯁரம், தவ쯂ர் ஆ垿ய 믂 ்쟁 மாவட்டங்களில் உள்ள 20 அர毁ப் பள்ளி மாணவர்க쿁க்埁, அ ்றாடம் பய ்ப翁த்鏁ம் னபா쏁ட்கமளக் னகாண்翁 அ잿ힿயல் பாடத்鎿ம னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பத்鏁ட ் கற்ꮿக்கப்ப翁垿ற鏁.இ鏁埁잿த்鏁 ஐஐ羿 இமணப் தபரா殿ரியர் அꟁராதா 埂쟁ம்தபா鏁, ” னச ்ம ஐஐ羿뾿ல் எம்எஸ் , எம்.னடக், ꮿனெச்羿 ப羿க்埁ம் மாணவர்கமள 埁폁க்களாக ꮿரித்鏁, அர毁ப் பள்ளிகமள ததர்ퟁ னசய்鏁, அங்埁 மாணவர்கள் 埁폁 தநரில் னச ்쟁, அயர் ் பாக்ஸ் உள்ளிட்ட எலக்ட்ரா ிக் னபா쏁ட்கமள எவ்வா쟁 ப폁鏁 பார்ப்ப鏁, அ鎿ல் பய ்ப翁த்தப்ப翁ம் அ잿ힿயல் னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பம் எ ் எ ்ப鏁 埁잿த்鏁 கற்쟁த் தரப்ப翁垿ற鏁.னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பத்மத அ잿ힿயதலா翁 ப羿ப்பதால் எளி鎿ல் ꯁரிந்鏁 னகாள்வ鏁ட ் , அத ் 므鏁 அவர்க쿁க்埁 ஆர்வ믁ம் ஏற்ப翁垿ற鏁னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பத்மத அ잿ힿயதலா翁 ப羿ப்பதால் எளி鎿ல் ꯁரிந்鏁 னகாள்வ鏁ட ் , அத ் 므鏁 அவர்க쿁க்埁 ஆர்வ믁ம் ஏற்ப翁垿ற鏁ஆண்羿ற்埁 ஆ쟁믁மற இவ்வா쟁 பள்ளிக쿁க்埁ச் னச ்쟁 ஒ ்ப鏁, பத்தாம் வ埁ப்ꯁ மாணவர்க쿁க்埁 கற்ꮿப்பதால், னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பத்மத அ잿ힿயல் சார்ந்鏁 மாணவர்கள் கற்쟁க்னகாள்垿 ்ற ர். மாணவர்கமள 埁폁வாக ꮿரித்鏁 கற்ꮿப்பதால் அவர்கள் ꮿற쏁க்埁ம் கற்쟁த்த쏁垿 ்ற ர்.மாணவர்கமள 埁폁வாக ꮿரித்鏁 கற்ꮿப்பதால் அவர்கள் ꮿற쏁க்埁ம் கற்쟁த் த쏁垿 ்ற ர்.கடந்த இரண்翁 ஆண்翁களில் 20 அர毁ப் பள்ளிகளில் 毁மார் 800 மாணவர்கள் இ鏁தபா ்ற னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பத்மத கற்쟁ள்ள ர். மாணவர்கள் னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பத்மத அ잿ힿயதலா翁 ப羿ப்பதால் எளி鎿ல் ꯁரிந்鏁னகாள்வ鏁ட ் , அத ் 므鏁 அவர்க쿁க்埁 ஆர்வ믁ம் ஏற்ப翁垿ற鏁.ஆ殿ரியர்க쿁ம் அ잿ힿயல் னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பத்鏁ட ் மாணவர்க쿁க்埁க் கற்쟁த் த쏁வ鏁 埁잿த்鏁 ஆர்வ믁ட ் தகட்翁த் னதரிந்鏁 னகாள்垿 ்ற ர்உயர்கல்ힿ நி쟁வ ங்களி쮿쏁ந்鏁 மாணவர்கள் னச ்쟁 கற்ꮿப்பதால் பள்ளி மாணவர்கள் உயர்கல்ힿ ப羿க்க எ ் னசய்ய தவண்翁ம் எ ்பமத뿁ம் தகட்翁த் னதரிந்鏁னகாள்垿 ்ற ர். அம வ쏁க்埁ம் இமடநிமலக் கல்ힿத் 鎿ட்டத்鎿 ் 믂லம் வ쏁ம் கல்ힿயாண்羿ல் 15க்埁ம் தமற்பட்டப் பள்ளிகளில் இத்鎿ட்டத்鎿ம ힿரிퟁப翁த்த உள்தளாம். ஆ殿ரியர்க쿁ம் அ잿ힿயல் னதா펿ல்ꏁட்பத்鏁ட ் மாணவர்க쿁க்埁க் கற்쟁த்த쏁வ鏁 埁잿த்鏁 ஆர்வ믁ட ் தகட்翁த்னதரிந்鏁 னகாள்垿 ்ற ர்” எ த் னதரிힿத்தார்.
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: The Financial Express Edition: Delhi / Mumbai / Pune / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai / Kochi / Ahmedabad / Chandigarh / Kolkata Page No: 4 Journalist: NA Headline: Verizon India IIT-Madras to train rural students
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: The Economic Times Edition: Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai Page No: 11 Journalist: NA Headline: Verizon India IIT-M to train rural students
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: Deccan Chronicle Edition: Chennai Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Headline: Verizon India IIT-M to train rural students
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: Andhra Jyothi Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 8 Journalist: NA Headline: గ్రా례ణ 퐿ద్యా ర్థుల呁 푆쀿జꁍ ఐఐ簿-ఏం �క్షణ (Verizon and IIT-M training for rural students)
Date: 21st February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT-Madras extends training labs to 20 rural students URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/verizon-india-iit- madras-to-train-rural-students/articleshow/74249178.cms
IIT-Madras extends training labs to 20 rural students
IT major Verizon India has inked a pact with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, to provide opportunities in the field of engineering to students living in rural areas. According to the programme ''1Lab-1School'', IIT-Madras is connecting top graduate laboratories to high schools of rural Tamil Nadu, a press release said. The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India as part of its commitment to empower rural communities. The ''1Lab-1School'', in its second year, has covered over 800 students of 20 schools from Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Vellore districts. "1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run," Verizon India MD Kalyani Sekar said. "We are confident that the progamme makes quality science and technology education accessible for hundreds of children," she said. Under the initiative, mentor groups from IIT-Madras Research Labs comprising students of MS, MTech and Ph.D and faculty from science and engineering department would adopt rural government higher secondary schools. "A total of 20 research lab of IIT Madras has been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the institute having trained over 800 students in the ninth grade," IIT Madras project lead and associate professor, department of applied mechanics, Pijush Ghosh said. "We would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of children in rural India," he said.
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: Business Standard Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: Verizon India, IIT-Madras to train rural students URL: https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/verizon-india-iit-madras- to-train-rural-students-120022100779_1.html
Verizon India, IIT-Madras to train rural students
IT major Verizon India has inked a pact with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, to provide opportunities in the field of engineering to students living in rural areas. According to the programme ''1Lab-1School'', IIT-Madras is connecting top graduate laboratories to high schools of rural Tamil Nadu, a press release said. The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India as part of its commitment to empower rural communities. The ''1Lab-1School'', in its second year, has covered over 800 students of 20 schools from Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Vellore districts. "1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run," Verizon India MD Kalyani Sekar said. "We are confident that the progamme makes quality science and technology education accessible for hundreds of children," she said. Under the initiative, mentor groups from IIT-Madras Research Labs comprising students of MS, MTech and Ph.D and faculty from science and engineering department would adopt rural government higher secondary schools. "A total of 20 research lab of IIT Madras has been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the institute having trained over 800 students in the ninth grade," IIT Madras project lead and associate professor, department of applied mechanics, Pijush Ghosh said. "We would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of children in rural India," he said.
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: Outlook Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: Verizon India, IIT-Madras to train rural students URL: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/verizon-india-iitmadras-to-train-rural- students/1740581
Verizon India, IIT-Madras to train rural students
IT major Verizon India has inked a pact with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, to provide opportunities in the field of engineering to students living in rural areas. According to the programme ''1Lab-1School'', IIT-Madras is connecting top graduate laboratories to high schools of rural Tamil Nadu, a press release said. The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India as part of its commitment to empower rural communities. The ''1Lab-1School'', in its second year, has covered over 800 students of 20 schools from Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Vellore districts. "1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run," Verizon India MD Kalyani Sekar said. "We are confident that the progamme makes quality science and technology education accessible for hundreds of children," she said. Under the initiative, mentor groups from IIT-Madras Research Labs comprising students of MS, MTech and Ph.D and faculty from science and engineering department would adopt rural government higher secondary schools. "A total of 20 research lab of IIT Madras has been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the institute having trained over 800 students in the ninth grade," IIT Madras project lead and associate professor, department of applied mechanics, Pijush Ghosh said. "We would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of children in rural India," he said.
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: Devdiscourse Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: Verizon India, IIT-Madras to train rural students URL: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/884078-verizon-india-iit-madras- to-train-rural-students
Verizon India, IIT-Madras to train rural students
IT major Verizon India has inked a pact with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, to provide opportunities in the field of engineering to students living in rural areas. According to the programme ''1Lab-1School'', IIT-Madras is connecting top graduate laboratories to high schools of rural Tamil Nadu, a press release said. The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India as part of its commitment to empower rural communities. The ''1Lab-1School'', in its second year, has covered over 800 students of 20 schools from Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Vellore districts. "1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run," Verizon India MD Kalyani Sekar said. "We are confident that the progamme makes quality science and technology education accessible for hundreds of children," she said. Under the initiative, mentor groups from IIT-Madras Research Labs comprising students of MS, MTech and Ph.D and faculty from science and engineering department would adopt rural government higher secondary schools. "A total of 20 research lab of IIT Madras has been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the institute having trained over 800 students in the ninth grade," IIT Madras project lead and associate professor, department of applied mechanics, Pijush Ghosh said. "We would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of children in rural India," he said.
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: Patrika Edition: Online Journalist: Ashok Rajpurohit Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT Madras and Verizon India Bring Engineering Opportunities to Rural Students URL: https://www.patrika.com/chennai-news/iit-madras-5807587/
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: This Week India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT Madras and Verizon India Bring Engineering Opportunities to Rural Students URL: https://thisweekindia.news/article/iit-madras-and-verizon-india-bring- engineering-opportunities-to-rural-students/23405
IIT Madras and Verizon India Bring Engineering Opportunities to Rural Students
IT major Verizon India has inked a pact with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, to provide opportunities in the field of engineering to students living in rural areas. According to the programme ''1Lab-1School'', IIT-Madras is connecting top graduate laboratories to high schools of rural Tamil Nadu, a press release said. The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India as part of its commitment to empower rural communities. The ''1Lab-1School'', in its second year, has covered over 800 students of 20 schools from Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Vellore districts. "1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run," Verizon India MD Kalyani Sekar said. "We are confident that the progamme makes quality science and technology education accessible for hundreds of children," she said. Under the initiative, mentor groups from IIT-Madras Research Labs comprising students of MS, MTech and Ph.D and faculty from science and engineering department would adopt rural government higher secondary schools. "A total of 20 research lab of IIT Madras has been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the institute having trained over 800 students in the ninth grade," IIT Madras project lead and associate professor, department of applied mechanics, Pijush Ghosh said. "We would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of children in rural India," he said.
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: Yahoo Finance India Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT Madras and Verizon India to train Rural Students URL: https://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-india-iit-madras-train- 121440396.html
IIT Madras and Verizon India to train Rural Students IT major Verizon India has inked a pact with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, to provide opportunities in the field of engineering to students living in rural areas. According to the programme ''1Lab-1School'', IIT-Madras is connecting top graduate laboratories to high schools of rural Tamil Nadu, a press release said. The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India as part of its commitment to empower rural communities. The ''1Lab-1School'', in its second year, has covered over 800 students of 20 schools from Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Vellore districts. "1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run," Verizon India MD Kalyani Sekar said. "We are confident that the progamme makes quality science and technology education accessible for hundreds of children," she said. Under the initiative, mentor groups from IIT-Madras Research Labs comprising students of MS, MTech and Ph.D and faculty from science and engineering department would adopt rural government higher secondary schools. "A total of 20 research lab of IIT Madras has been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the institute having trained over 800 students in the ninth grade," IIT Madras project lead and associate professor, department of applied mechanics, Pijush Ghosh said. "We would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of children in rural India," he said.
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: Nyoooz Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT-Madras extends training labs to 20 rural schools URL: https://www.nyoooz.com/news/chennai/1435053/iitmadras-extends-training- labs-to-20-rural-schools/
IIT-Madras extends training labs to 20 rural schools
IT major Verizon India has inked a pact with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, to provide opportunities in the field of engineering to students living in rural areas. According to the programme ''1Lab-1School'', IIT-Madras is connecting top graduate laboratories to high schools of rural Tamil Nadu, a press release said. The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India as part of its commitment to empower rural communities. The ''1Lab-1School'', in its second year, has covered over 800 students of 20 schools from Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Vellore districts. "1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run," Verizon India MD Kalyani Sekar said. "We are confident that the progamme makes quality science and technology education accessible for hundreds of children," she said. Under the initiative, mentor groups from IIT-Madras Research Labs comprising students of MS, MTech and Ph.D and faculty from science and engineering department would adopt rural government higher secondary schools. "A total of 20 research lab of IIT Madras has been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the institute having trained over 800 students in the ninth grade," IIT Madras project lead and associate professor, department of applied mechanics, Pijush Ghosh said. "We would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of children in rural India," he said.
Date: 22nd February 2020 Publication: Zee News Edition: Online Journalist: Sidharth MP and Ritesh K Srivastava Headline: IIT Madras developing Ramjet-powered artillery shell for Indian Army to hit targets more than 60 kms away URL: https://zeenews.india.com/india/iit-madras-developing-ramjet-powered- artillery-shell-for-indian-army-to-hit-targets-more-than-60-kms-away-2265374.html
IIT Madras developing Ramjet-powered artillery shell for Indian Army to hit targets more than 60 kms away The department of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras is working on developing a next-generation artillery shell that can be used by the Indian Army to hit far away targets with greater precision. Lt Gen PR Shankar, a (retd) Professor of Practice at IIT Madras, whose team had exhibited the theoretical possibilities of the project at the recently concluded Defense Expo in Uttar Pradesh, said that his team is working on an artillery shell that is based on the Ramjet technology.
“This will enable it to travel upto a range of 60 kms and above. Most shells that are in use travel around 30 kms or so. Extending the range of a shell would be highly useful in non-contact warfare scenario, like the situations on the Western border. Some of the current shells can travel upto 24 kms. We could extend the range unto 30 kms by traditional methods, but doubling it to 60 kms is going to be a game changer. Changing the gun would mean a tedious process, but instead we could change the ammunition and improve the performance,’’ he added.
When asked how compatible this new artillery shell would be with current artillery guns used by the Indian Army, Prof Shankar said, “Although we are developing a new kind of shell, we would not be building it from scratch. We are planning to redesign the existing shells using ramjet propulsion technology. The new shells are compatible with all the existing Artillery guns such as Bofors, Dhanush, Vajra and ATAGS. It is a fact that each gun has its own characteristics, but the shell we are developing is of a 155mm calibre. Hence, it would be usable on all Indian or foreign platforms that utilize the 155mm shell.’’
Further explaining how his method is different from the standard range-extension methods for Artillery shells, Prof Shankar said, “Traditionally, we would utilize a method called ‘base bleed’ where a chemical at the base of the shell burns, emits gas to fill the vacuum behind the shell to reduce the base drag force. Base bleed enables an increase of range by 10 to 20 percent. We are aiming to double the range by using ramjet propulsion technology through indigenously developed fuel and an air intake at the front, that helps the shell travel faster and thus enabling it to reach double the range.’’
When asked about the challenges pertaining to maintaining accuracy while aiming to extend a shell’s range, the retired Director General of Artillery said, “When a shell travels for around 30kms, the normal methods of correction are applicable. However when a shell travels 60kms, it would be affected by wind and weather conditions far more. So we would incorporate some kind of system to keep it on intended track. It is called a Precision Guided Kit. We will be developing the precision guided kits specially for such extended ranges.’’
Prof PR Shankar, who has been a Professor of Practice at IIT Madras’ Aerospace Engineering department and is actively involved in applied research, expressed hope that the Indian ordnance factories and facilities will be able to mass manufacture such shells for the Army’s requirements.
Date: 23rd February 2020 Publication: Skill Outlook Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Dr. Pijush Ghosh Headline: IIT Madras and Verizon India Bring Engineering Opportunities to Rural Students URL: https://skilloutlook.com/education/iit-madras-and-verizon-india-bring- engineering-opportunities-to-rural-students
IIT Madras and Verizon India Bring Engineering Opportunities to Rural Students
Through a unique mentorship programme called ‘1Lab-1 School,’Indian Institute of Technology Madrasis connecting top-notch graduate laboratories to the high schools of rural Tamil Nadu.The programme, now into its second year, has reached over 800 students of 20 schools in the districts of Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Vellore.
The initiative is fully funded by Verizon India, as part of Verizon’s commitment to empowering rural communities by addressing barriers to digital inclusion.
Mentor groups from IIT Madras research Labs comprising of M.S., M.Tech students, Ph.D. scholars and faculty from different science and engineering departments adopt rural Government Higher Secondary Schools. Each laboratory visits their respective adopted high school to train and mentor the students for two to three years through a structured and expansive curriculum that spans topics such as experiential learning, device engineering and skills development and career guidance.
The labs typically carry simple devices used in everyday life like Electric Iron, Calling Bell, and Vacuum Cleaner etc. during these visits. Dismantling and assembling of the devices by the school students, interactions through question and answer- and demonstration-based lectures by the graduate students of IIT Madras are some of the learning activities that happen during the training.
IIT Madras faculty also visit the schools with their respective labs at least once to inspire and motivate the young minds. All the participating labs have visited their respective connected schools ten times since 2018 and have spent a whole day with the students of the school during every visit.
Highlighting the unique aspects of this initiative, Dr. Pijush Ghosh, project lead and Associate Professor, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, said “20 research Laboratories of IIT Madras have been connected to 20 rural schools since June 2018 with over 150 graduate students from the Institute having trained over 800 students studying in the 9th Grade.”
“Not just out of IIT Madras, we would like the higher education community to take up such models and implement them in schools in their regions so that together we can contribute towards the betterment and future of the children of rural India,” addedDr. Pijush.
Highlighting the impact of the project,KalyaniSekar, Managing Director, Verizon India, said, “1Lab-1School programme stands apart for its potential to transform science education in India in the long run. We are confident that the programme makes quality science & technology education accessible for hundreds of children with a simple, scalable model.”
Such a unique mentorship model not only motivates the children of rural schools to pursue higher education, it also helps inculcate scientific temper and trigger them to think beyond. While the programme helps identify and nurture rural talents, it also helps IIT Madras graduates enhance their sense of responsibility towards the society.
In the next academic year (2020-21), the project will expand to 15 more schools. IIT Madras is collaborating with ‘SamagraShikshaAbhiyan,’ a Central Government Scheme for universalising elementary education. its ‘Teach to Learn’ team envisions a strong bond between educational institutions across India, particularly between premier institutes of the country and rural schools.
Date: 23rd February 2020 Publication: Defence Aviation Post Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Lt Gen PR Shankar (retd) Headline: IIT-M working on next-gen Ramjet-powered 155mm artillery shells for Indian Army URL: https://www.defenceaviationpost.com/2020/02/iit-m-working-on-next-gen- ramjet-powered-155mm-artillery-shells-for-indian-army/
IIT-M working on next-gen Ramjet-powered 155mm artillery shells for Indian Army
The department of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras is working on developing a next-generation artillery shell that can be used by the Indian Army to hit targets that are nearly twice as far the existing distances, with greater precision. While this is an existing technology, it has to be noted that no country has implemented in artillery shells.
WION spoke to Lt Gen PR Shankar (retd), Professor of Practice at IIT Madras, whose team had exhibited the theoretical possibilities of the project at the recently concluded Defense Expo in Uttar Pradesh. Lt Gen Shankar is a retired Director General of Artillery. He gave great impetus to the modernization of Artillery through indigenization.
He has deep knowledge, understanding, and experience in successful defense planning and acquisition, spanning over a decade. Major 155mm Gun projects like the Dhanush, M777 ULH and K9 Vajra, Rocket and Missile projects related to Pinaka, Brahmos and Grad BM21, surveillance projects like Swati WLR and few ammunition projects came to fructification due to his relentless efforts. He has been a Professor of Practice at IIT Madras’ Aerospace Engineering department and is actively involved in applied research.
Question: What necessitates the development of such a new generation artillery shell, over and above the existing ammunition?
Prof Shankar: We are working on an artillery shell that is based on the Ramjet technology, this will enable it to travel unto a range of 60kms and above. Most shells that are in use travel around 30kms or so. Extending the range of a shell would be highly useful in a non-contact warfare scenario, like the situations on the western border. Some of the current shells can travel up to 24kms.
We could extend the range unto 30kms by traditional methods, but doubling it to 60kms is going to be a game-changer. Changing the gun would mean a tedious process, but instead, we could change the ammunition and improve the performance.
Date: 24th February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express Edition: Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai / Kochi Page No: 16 Journalist: Prajanma Das Professor: Dr. Deepak Padmanbhan Headline: Rooting out all our biases
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: The Hindu Business Line Edition: Chennai / Delhi / Mumbai / Pune / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Kolkata / Kochi / Ahmedabad / Chandigarh Page No: 4 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs launch iVEIN to promote entrepreneurship URL: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/top-iits-iims-launch- ivein-to-promote-entrepreneurship/article30905726.ece
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: The Financial Express Edition: Mumbai / Delhi / Pune / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai / Kochi / Ahmedabad / Chandigarh / Kolkata Page No: 7 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs to join hands to aid start-up ecosystem URL: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/top-iits-iims-to-join-hands-to- aid-start-up-ecosystem/1878112/
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Hindustan Times Edition: Mumbai Page No: 4 Journalist: Priyanka Sahoo Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs and IIMs join hands to promote start-ups, launch iVEIN URL: https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/top-iits-and-iims-join-hands-to- promote-start-ups-launch-ivein/story-n5qrUkNjTrAUodKhNrC6zL.html
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: The Hindu Edition: Kochi Page No: 5 Journalist: Biju Govind Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs and IIMs join hands URL: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/iits-and-iims-join- hands/article30906758.ece
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Mumbai / Kochi Page No: 3 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/top-iits-iims-join-hands-to- boost-entrepreneurship/articleshow/74291149.cms
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: The Pioneer Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 3 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs, IIMs to boost country's entrepreneurship ecosystem
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Dainik Bhaskar Edition: Jaipur Page No: 8 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs, IIMs to boost country's entrepreneurship ecosystem
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Telangana Today Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 6 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs IIMs launch consortium URL: https://telanganatoday.com/iits-iims-launch-consortium-to-boost-indian- entrepreneurship-ecosystem
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: The Economic Times Edition: Online Journalist: Rica Bhattacharya Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship URL: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/top-iits-iims- launch-consortium-to-boost-entrepreneurship/articleshow/74281328.cms
Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: ET Tech - The Economic Times Edition: Online Journalist: Rica Bhattacharya Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship URL: https://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/people/top-iits-iims-launch- consortium-to-boost-entrepreneurship/74282712
Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Business Standard Edition: Online Journalist: T E Narasimhan Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs & IIMs launches new consortium to support entrepreneurs, innovation URL: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/iits-iims-launches- new-consortium-to-support-entrepreneurs-innovation-120022400293_1.html
IITs & IIMs launches new consortium to support entrepreneurs, innovation
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Money Control Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem URL: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/top-iits-iims-launch- consortium-to-boost-indian-entrepreneurship-ecosystem-4970211.html
Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: NDTV Edition: Online Journalist: Shihabudeen S kunju Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs Come Together To Boost Entrepreneurship Ecosystem URL: https://www.ndtv.com/education/iits-iims-come-together-to-boost- entrepreneurship-ecosystem-2184891
Top IITs, IIMs Come Together To Boost Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: India Today Edition: Online Journalist: Vaishnavi Sinha Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship ecosystem in Indian URL: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/top-iits-iims-launch- consortium-to-boost-entrepreneurship-ecosystem-in-indian-1649550-2020-02-24
Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship ecosystem in Indian
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Careers 360 Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs and IIMs join hands to boost Indian entrepreneurship URL: https://news.careers360.com/iits-and-iims-join-hands-boost-indian- entrepreneurship
IITs and IIMs join hands to boost Indian entrepreneurship
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Daily Hunt Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs, IIMs Team Up For Knowledge Launchpad For Startup Founders URL: https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/inc42-epaper- inc/iits+iims+team+up+for+knowledge+launchpad+for+startup+founders-newsid- 167596010
IITs, IIMs Team Up For Knowledge Launchpad For Startup Founders
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Yahoo News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs to join hands to aid start-up ecosystem URL: https://in.news.yahoo.com/top-iits-iims-join-hands-023320054.html
Top IITs, IIMs to join hands to aid start-up ecosystem
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Inc 42 Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs to join hands to aid start-up ecosystem URL: https://inc42.com/buzz/iits-iims-team-up-for-knowledge-launchpad-for-startup- founders/
Top IITs, IIMs to join hands to aid start-up ecosystem
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: UC News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship ecosystem in Indian URL: https://www.ucnews.in/news/Top-IITs-IIMs-launch-consortium-to-boost- entrepreneurship-ecosystem-in-Indian/53849431261163.html
Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship ecosystem in Indian
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Smart Investors Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs & IIMs launches new consortium to support entrepreneurs, innovation URL: https://smartinvestor.business-standard.com/market/story-627367-storydet
IITs & IIMs launches new consortium to support entrepreneurs, innovation
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: India Education Diary Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs and IIMs launch Consortium to boost Indian Entrepreneurship Ecosystem URL: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/top-iits-and-iims-launch-consortium-to-boost- indian-entrepreneurship-ecosystem/
Top IITs and IIMs launch Consortium to boost Indian Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Top IITs and IIMs have formed a consortium to boost the country's Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem through research in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The new venture has been named ‘Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN)and the founding members include the faculty at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode.
This network of institutions will leverage the strengths of partners and will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government and investors to generate and disseminate knowledge. iVEIN was launched along the sidelines of ‘Dialogue with Stakeholders’ event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
Prof A Thillai Rajan, Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, who is coordinating the initiative, said that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship are getting increasing attention from policymakers.
These three areas are expected to play a key role in the economic growth of the country in addition to strengthening India’s position as an innovation country. The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in this field among the academic fraternity in India and create avenues for dissemination of relevant knowledge through conferences and journal publications, he said.
Prof. B Ravi, who heads the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay added the proposed network would create a strategic bridge between various stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesize the knowledge that exists in silos among different groups.”
The network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which would meet the requirements of policymakers, academic researchers, students, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and all those interested in innovation and ventures
It will track the contours of the vibrant innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship segment in the country and develop a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive the development in these areas. It will also help in effective policy formulation at multiple levels; develop thought leadership for practice
Institutes, organizations and individuals, especially policymakers, investment managers, practitioners and entrepreneurs with an active interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and venturing are invited to join the network to facilitate and promote collaborative research, said the coordinators.
Date: 25th February 2020 Publication: Gadgets Now Edition: Online Journalist: Sujit John Alumni: Prof. Subra Suresh Headline: NSF created 260 Nobel Laureates; India must replicate URL: https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/nsf-created-260-nobel-laureates- india-must-replicate/articleshow/74284311.cms
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Deccan Chronicle Edition: Chennai Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IVein to boost start-up ecosystem
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Business Standard Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship through research URL: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/iims-iits-form- consortium-to-promote-entrepreneurship-through-research-120022501222_1.html
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship through research
The IIMs and IITs have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
"IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge," the institute said in a statement.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country's economic growth.
"The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications," said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
"As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem," said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
"The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice," said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Hindustan Times Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research URL: https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/iims-iits-form-consortium-to- promote-entrepreneurship-ecosystem-through-research/story- hKemj8XPHLwNPrhBidJpiK.html
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Online Journalist: Yogita Rao Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Two IITs, three IIMs collaborate to collate data on start-up URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/two-iits-three-iims- collaborate-to-collate-data-on-start-ups-innovations/articleshow/74294685.cms
Two IITs, three IIMs collaborate to collate data on start-up
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: IANS Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: http://ians.in/index.php?param=category/140/10004
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Social News XYZ Edition: Online Journalist: Gopi Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: https://www.socialnews.xyz/2020/02/25/iims-iits-form-consortium-to-promote- entrepreneurship-2/
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Odisha TV Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs Form Consortium To Promote Entrepreneurship URL: https://odishatv.in/technology/iims-iits-form-consortium-to-promote- entrepreneurship-436997
IIMs, IITs Form Consortium To Promote Entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Newzz.com Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship through research URL: https://newzz.in/business/iims-iits-form-consortium-to-promote-entrepreneurship- through-research/17008527216800190887/17008527216800190887/
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship through research
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Shiksha.com Edition: Online Journalist: Anum Ansari Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs and IIMs collaborate to launch consortium to boost India's entrepreneurship ecosystem URL: https://www.shiksha.com/business-management-studies/articles/iits-and-iims- collaborate-to-launch-consortium-to-boost-india-s-entrepreneurship-ecosystem- blogId-31473
IITs and IIMs collaborate to launch consortium to boost India's entrepreneurship ecosystem
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Up News Info Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIM, IIT form a consortium to promote entrepreneurship – Latest news URL: https://upnewsinfo.com/2020/02/25/iit-iim-iit-form-a-consortium-to-promote- entrepreneurship-latest-news/
IIM, IIT form a consortium to promote entrepreneurship – Latest news
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Navjeevan Express Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs and IIMs launch Consortium, `iVEIN` to boost Indian Entrepreneurship Ecosystem URL: https://navjeevanexpress.com/top-iits-and-iims-launch-consortium-ivein-to- boost-indian-entrepreneurship-ecosystem/
Top IITs and IIMs launch Consortium, `iVEIN` to boost Indian Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Gadgets Now Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIM, IIT form a consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/iims-iits-form-consortium-to-promote- entrepreneurship/articleshow/74306126.cms
IIM, IIT form a consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Daily World Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: http://dailyworld.in/iims-iits-form-consortium-to-promote-entrepreneurship/
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Daily Hunt Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/indiatvnews-epaper- intvnews/iims+iits+form+consortium+to+promote+entrepreneurship-newsid- 167804920
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Daiji World Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=678198
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: News Web 123 Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship (Lead) URL: https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20200226/3510707.html
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship (Lead)
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: New Kerala Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: https://www.newkerala.com/news/2020/30667.htm
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Telecom Live Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs & IIMs launches new consortium to support entrepreneurs, innovation URL: http://telecomlive.com/web/iits-iims-launches-new-consortium-to-support- entrepreneurs-innovation/
IITs & IIMs launches new consortium to support entrepreneurs, innovation
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Pro Kerala Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a1011473.html
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: News Karnataka Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: https://www.newskarnataka.com/bangalore/iims-iits-form-ivein-consortium-to- promote-entrepreneurship
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: India TV Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: https://www.indiatvnews.com/education/news-iims-iits-form-consortium-to- promote-entrepreneurship-592376
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 26th February 2020 Publication: Window to News Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship URL: http://www.windowtonews.com/news.php?id=314939
IIMs, IITs form consortium to promote entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have formed a consortium to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem through research and collaboration around innovation, the business school said on Tuesday.
“IIMs in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kozhikode and IITs in Bombay and Madras have formed the Innovation-Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network (iVEIN) to leverage their strengths and work with incubators, investors and the government for disseminating knowledge,” the institute said in a statement here.
Noting that innovation, venturing and entrepreneurship were getting attention from policymakers, IIT-Madras management studies professor Thillai Rajan said the three areas would play a key role in the country’s economic growth.
“The iVEIN network will facilitate research in the field among the academic fraternity and create avenues for disseminating knowledge through conferences and journal publications,” said Rajan.
The network will also create a strategic bridge between stakeholders, strengthen the ecosystem and synthesise the knowledge that is in silos among different groups.
“As academic incubators play a critical role, iVEIN will help create a platform for them to share best practices and take lead in promoting activities like research that are neglected by the private ecosystem,” said IIM-Bangalore professor Venkatesh Panchapagesan on the occasion.
The network will also document Indian experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation and create a data-based knowledge for all stakeholders.
“The initiative will give a fillip to entrepreneurship in the country by aiding policy formulation, implementing innovation and helping managerial practice,” said the statement.
Date: 27th February 2020 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Chennai Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Headline: Start-up exhibition at IIT-M
Date: 27th February 2020 Publication: Tech Gig Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship URL: https://content.techgig.com/top-iits-iims-launch-consortium-to-boost- entrepreneurship/articleshow/74313457.cms
Top IITs, IIMs launch consortium to boost entrepreneurship
India's premier engineering and management institutions have come together to form a consortium to boost the Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem. The new venture includes faculty members of IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Kozhikode.
The network of institutions will also help in leveraging the strengths of the partners, which will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government, and investors. The consortium is named as 'Innovation Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network' (iVEIN). The network was launched at the 'Dialogue with Stakeholders' event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
As the entrepreneurship gets increasing attention from policymakers, it is important to have a strong support system for entrepreneurship. The three areas that will play a key role in the economic growth are innovation, venturing, and entrepreneurship.
Keyoor Purani, Professor at IIT Kozhikode said, "iVEIN aims at playing a larger, strategic role in the startup ecosystem beyond incubating startups. The network, backed by the academic rigour of premier institutions, would help formulate knowledge in the fast- evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country."
The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in these fields among the top institutions in India. The proposed consortium network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which meet the requirements set by the policymakers, academic researcher, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students.
The consortium will also help in creating a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive development in these areas. The network will also create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives.
Debashis Chatterjee, director at IIT Kozhikode said, "This initiative of launching a consortium is a pioneering concept being offered by world class Indian institutions possessing the richest legacy in the field of technology and management."
This will also help in forging a close linkage between academic and R&D institutions on one hand and industry on the other hand. It will also empower future entrepreneurs and open up previously unexplored avenues for sharing resources.
Date: 27th February 2020 Publication: Chemical Digest Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof A. Thillai Rajan Headline: IITs, IIMs Collaborate to Promote Entrepreneurship, Launches iVEIN URL: http://chemindigest.com/iits-iims-collaborate-to-promote-entrepreneurship- launches-ivein/
IITs, IIMs Collaborate to Promote Entrepreneurship, Launches iVEIN
India's premier engineering and management institutions have come together to form a consortium to boost the Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem. The new venture includes faculty members of IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Kozhikode.
The network of institutions will also help in leveraging the strengths of the partners, which will work with other stakeholders such as incubators, government, and investors. The consortium is named as 'Innovation Venturing and Entrepreneurship in India Network' (iVEIN). The network was launched at the 'Dialogue with Stakeholders' event held by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay.
As the entrepreneurship gets increasing attention from policymakers, it is important to have a strong support system for entrepreneurship. The three areas that will play a key role in the economic growth are innovation, venturing, and entrepreneurship.
Keyoor Purani, Professor at IIT Kozhikode said, "iVEIN aims at playing a larger, strategic role in the startup ecosystem beyond incubating startups. The network, backed by the academic rigour of premier institutions, would help formulate knowledge in the fast- evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country."
The iVEIN network will facilitate high-quality research in these fields among the top institutions in India. The proposed consortium network will create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives, which meet the requirements set by the policymakers, academic researcher, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students.
The consortium will also help in creating a holistic and analytical narrative on the dynamics that drive development in these areas. The network will also create an interdisciplinary body of knowledge synthesising multiple perspectives.
Debashis Chatterjee, director at IIT Kozhikode said, "This initiative of launching a consortium is a pioneering concept being offered by world class Indian institutions possessing the richest legacy in the field of technology and management."
This will also help in forging a close linkage between academic and R&D institutions on one hand and industry on the other hand. It will also empower future entrepreneurs and open up previously unexplored avenues for sharing resources.
Date: 28th February 2020 Publication: Andhra Bhoomi Edition: Hyderabad Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Headline: IIT,IIMs consortium to protect environment
Date: 28th February 2020 Publication: Vaartha Edition: Hyderababd Page No: 10 Journalist: NA Headline: consortium to protect IIT, IIMs
Date: 28th February 2020 Publication: Deccan Chronicle Edition: Chennai Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Ashok Jhunjunwala Headline: Award winners to feature in expo by start-ups
Date: 28th February 2020 Publication: India AI Edition: Online Journalist: KTP Radhika Professor: Prof. V Kamakoti Headline: How IIT-M analysed union budget speech with AI URL: https://indiaai.in/article/how-iit-m-analysed-union-budget-speech-with-ai
How IIT-M analysed union budget speech with AI
IIT Madras has recently developed an AI-based open-source tool that will effectively analyse any text-based input to find out its sentiments and focus points.
Do you know what exactly did the Union Finance Minister Dr Nirmala Sitaraman stressed on the recent budget speech, the longest speech in the budget history of India? Well, it was tax and agriculture.
A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) has analysed the Union Budget using a recently developed Artificial Intelligence-driven tool. The tool generated a theme-based word cloud that comprises prominent topics mentioned by the finance minister. Size and position of the topic in the word cloud are proportional to the emphasis given for the same in the budget. The analysis revealed that the Union Budget stressed more on tax and agriculture, with the word “farmers” taking centre stage, followed by “welfare schemes” and “new schemes.”
While tax and agriculture got 19.4 per cent and 15. 3 per cent attention in the budget speech; economic schemes, welfare schemes, technology, healthcare and growth also got notable attention. Issues related to farmers got maximum attention (45.5%) followed by GST (28.6%). Direct Tax, Tax concession, Live stocks, etc. were particularly stressed in the speech.
The RISE Group (Reconfigurable and Intelligent Systems Engineering group) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras, are behind this analysis of the Union Budget speech. The researchers employed an AI-based automated analysis employing NLP (Natural Language Processing) techniques on the budget speech. The individual themes were analysed again to find out that GST and farmers got more mentions in the speech.
Open source based AI tool The open source based analytics stack, DataLibre and open source natural language processing techniques were used to develop the AI speech analytics tool. The tool was developed by a team of researchers including Prof. V. Kamakoti, R. Kaushik and P. Nagarajan. The team started developing the tool three years back using open- source software.
“To analyse any text or document, you have to first provide the English text to the system. The software then analyses it and identifies the themes in it. The output will be in the form of a word cloud. Each theme can then go for fine-grain analysis, and the system will find out the concentration for each theme. Based on that we can come up with inferences, “says Kamakoti.
The tool also helps in doing sentiment analysis.
Industry application According to the researchers, companies and businesses can use this tool to collect customer surveys and to analyse customer feedback. “Suppose you have a large number of customer feedback and you want to understand their sentiments, it is not easy to go through each and everyone to analyse them. This AI tool can analyse them and come up with the major sentiments,” says Kamakoti. The AI tool could also be used to analyse annual reports of companies, hospitals and businesses, and can produce meaningful information in a nutshell.
The DataLibre team has done a similar NLP-Sentiment analysis on the first fifty episodes of Prime Minister Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” programme before. Currently, the tool works only with texts in English. The team is also working on enhancing the tool to further quantify the sentiments, for instance, the number of positive statements, negative statements, statements of concerns, and so on.
Date: 28th February 2020 Publication: DD Podhigai Edition: Electronic Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Ashok Jhunjunwala Headline: Award winners to feature in expo by start-ups URL: https://we.tl/t-hHQYSCSi7A
Date: 29th February 2020 Publication: Deccan Chronicle Edition: Chennai Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Headline: Supekar with a piece of napkin at start-up exhibition
Date: 29th February 2020 Publication: DT Next Edition: Chennai Page No: 7 Journalist: NA Headline: New-Gen Applications
Date: 29th February 2020 Publication: India Education Diary Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala Headline: IITM Incubation Cell Hosts ‘Start-up Exhibition’ for the National Entrepreneurship Awards 19 Winners (MSDE) URL: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/national-entrepreneurship-2019-award-winners- from-pan-india-and-iitm-madras-incubation-cell-start-ups-showcased-their- innovation-during-the-event-held-at-iit-madras-research-park/
IITM Incubation Cell Hosts ‘Start-up Exhibition’ for the National Entrepreneurship Awards 19 Winners (MSDE)
IITM Incubation Cell (IITMIC) hosted a ‘Start-up Exhibition’ today (28th February 2020) featuring the Pan-India Winners of the Fourth Edition of the National Entrepreneurship Award (NEA) 2019, conferred by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. IITMIC is the lead partner for NEA 2019.
The objective of ‘National Entrepreneurship Award’ is to recognise and celebrate work by ‘Young Entrepreneurs’ and ‘Ecosystem Builders’ from across India and instil the entrepreneurial attitude among the future-generations and the youth.
The Ministry partnered with twelve premier institutes and organization including IIT Madras (Lead Partner), IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, XLRI, TISS, NSIC, IIT Guwahati, IRMA, MANAGE, NIF, NABARD, and RSETI. These institutions were responsible for mobilizing nominations and evaluation process. A total of 4,136 applications were received various regions of India including the North East – Manipur, Sikkim and Meghalaya – besides the Andaman and Lakshadweep. They were rigorously evaluated by the partner incubators/institutes.
Delivering the Keynote Address, Padma Shri. Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Institute Professor, IIT Madras, said, “There is visibly lot of change in the country, where youngsters are aspiring to become job providers and not job seekers. However, as a start-up founder, your job is of very high responsibility where you are accountable and answerable to your employees. It is key to have a vision and get your team aligned to that vision at every stage of your start-up journey.”
Congratulating the winners for their work and efforts, Prof. Jhunjhunwala added, “Winning awards are great motivation, but your success depends on your continuous hard work and efforts. Start-up success should be measured by the economic impact and wealth creation which enables you to create true social impact.”
Around 12 teams participated in the exhibition of the NEA winners including- Planys Technologies, Unexplored Bastar, Eco 365 Neo Systek, Green Biotech Solution, Devrai Art Village, Global Enterprises, StreeSwabhiman Sanitary Napkins, AN Spice Industry, JS Enterprises, ScoutmyTrip, SURA and Aspartika. Several IITMIC Incubated start-ups also participated in the expo.
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of Innovation, TamilNadu, also won the award in ‘Ecosystem Builder’ category. The list of start-ups that participated in the expo can be obtained from – https://dochub.com/iitmic-events/yzEeDZn/nea-workshop- demo-list-pdf?dt=amYDr3WriFLYECQzzRgV
Date: 29th February 2020 Publication: India Web 2 Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala Headline: IITM Incubation Cell Hosts ‘Start-up Exhibition’ for the National Entrepreneurship Awards 19 Winners (MSDE) URL: https://www.indianweb2.com/2020/02/29/iitm-incubation-cell-hosts-start-up- exhibition-for-the-national-entrepreneurship-awards-19-winners-msde/
IITM Incubation Cell Hosts ‘Start-up Exhibition’ for the National Entrepreneurship Awards 19 Winners (MSDE)
IITM Incubation Cell (IITMIC) hosted a ‘Start-up Exhibition’ today (28th February 2020) featuring the Pan-India Winners of the Fourth Edition of the National Entrepreneurship Award (NEA) 2019, conferred by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. IITMIC is the lead partner for NEA 2019.
The objective of ‘National Entrepreneurship Award’ is to recognise and celebrate work by ‘Young Entrepreneurs’ and ‘Ecosystem Builders’ from across India and instil the entrepreneurial attitude among the future-generations and the youth.
The Ministry partnered with twelve premier institutes and organization including IIT Madras (Lead Partner), IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, XLRI, TISS, NSIC, IIT Guwahati, IRMA, MANAGE, NIF, NABARD, and RSETI. These institutions were responsible for mobilizing nominations and evaluation process. A total of 4,136 applications were received various regions of India including the North East – Manipur, Sikkim and Meghalaya – besides the Andaman and Lakshadweep. They were rigorously evaluated by the partner incubators/institutes.
Delivering the Keynote Address, Padma Shri. Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Institute Professor, IIT Madras, said, “There is visibly lot of change in the country, where youngsters are aspiring to become job providers and not job seekers. However, as a start-up founder, your job is of very high responsibility where you are accountable and answerable to your employees. It is key to have a vision and get your team aligned to that vision at every stage of your start-up journey.”
Congratulating the winners for their work and efforts, Prof. Jhunjhunwala added, “Winning awards are great motivation, but your success depends on your continuous hard work and efforts. Start-up success should be measured by the economic impact and wealth creation which enables you to create true social impact.”
Around 12 teams participated in the exhibition of the NEA winners including- Planys Technologies, Unexplored Bastar, Eco 365 Neo Systek, Green Biotech Solution, Devrai Art Village, Global Enterprises, StreeSwabhiman Sanitary Napkins, AN Spice Industry, JS Enterprises, ScoutmyTrip, SURA and Aspartika. Several IITMIC Incubated start-ups also participated in the expo.
IIT Madras is an innovation and entrepreneurship hub
Date: 1st February 2020 Publication: Analytics India Magazine Edition: Online Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Mitesh Khapra and Prof. Pratyush Kumar Headline: IIT Madras faculty platform 'PahaAI offer data science courses at affordable costs URL: https://analyticsindiamag.com/iit-madras-faculty-platform-padhai-to-offer- data-science-courses-at-affordable-costs/
IIT Madras faculty platform 'PahaAI offer data science courses at affordable costs Indian Institute of Technology Madras faculty are offering affordable courses on data science through their platform ‘PadhAI.’ They are launching an online self-paced course on foundations of data science, which covers from beginners’ level, the mathematical and programming skills required for a data scientist.
This five-month course is affordably priced at ₹1,000 for students and faculty members. ‘PadhAI’ is the online school of One Fourth Labs, an IIT Madras incubated start-up founded by Dr Mitesh Khapra and Dr Pratyush Kumar, assistant professors in the department of computer science and engineering, IIT Madras.
There is a rising demand for trained data scientists across most industries such as manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, education, and of course, IT. To step- up to this demand, an increasing number of professionals and students are looking for good quality data science courses. However, most courses are expensively priced, ranging from tens of thousands to even lakhs of rupees, thereby putting a heavy premium on acquiring skills towards this lucrative career path.
Speaking about their goals behind this initiative, Dr Mitesh Khapra, Co-Founder, One Fourth Labs, said, “With PadhAI, for us, it is Nation first. One primary goal is to ensure that every college student in our country in engineering, science, or commerce disciplines receives an accessible and foundational understanding of data science. This is an essential skill for the future.”
Further, Dr Mitesh Khapra said, “Often data science is taught in isolation, and separated from the advanced and more popular topics of machine learning and deep learning. We are working towards bridging this gap with a unified series of courses across these topics.”
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The courses in PadhAI are designed towards providing foundational insight. The PadhAI course on data science begins on 1st February 2020. The Professors are expecting to follow-up this course on data science with subsequent affordably priced courses on machine learning and deep learning.
Elaborating on the need for quality courses on data science, Dr Pratyush Kumar, Co- Founder, One Fourth Labs, said, “Often many learners and even trainers make the mistake of looking at data science as learning tools. This is the wrong choice. Today’s tools will likely be outdated or updated tomorrow. Instead, the focus should be to build on a solid understanding of mathematical and algorithmic skills. This is the only way to remain relevant in a fast-changing domain. Learners should avoid courses that promise any shortcuts.”
Every year, the top-performing students from courses on PadhAI will be invited to a ‘summer garage’ — an AI residency program at IIT Madras Research Park, where they can work on research, tackle problems of societal impact, and find solutions to commercial value.
Dr Mitesh Khapra and Dr Pratyush Kumar also launched a platform – ‘AI4Bharat’ – to build artificial intelligence solutions to address India’s problems and accelerate AI Innovation. It is a community of AI professionals, students, domain experts, policymakers and academicians collaborating on solving real-world challenges in agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, Digital India, and sustainability.
Date: 3rd February 2020 Publication: The New Indian Express Edition: Chennai Page No: 14 Journalist: NA Headline: Data learning made affordable at IIT-M
Date: 3rd February 2020 Publication: The Times of India - Education Times Edition: Delhi / Bangalore / Chennai Page No: 1 Journalist: Sheetal Banchariya Professor: Prof. Pratyush Kumar Headline: PadhAl offers localised content on Data Science
Date: 3rd February 2020 Publication: Western Times Edition: Ahmedabad Page No: 2 Journalist: NA Professor: Prof Mitesh Khapra and Prof. Pratyush Kumar Headline: IIT-M offers data science courses at affordable costs
Date: 5th February 2020 Publication: Higher Education Plus Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: IIT Madras offers data analytics courses at best price URL: https://highereducationplus.com/iit-madras-offers-data-analytics-courses-at- best-price/
IIT Madras offers data analytics courses at best price
An affordable data science courses by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) for students, faculty and industry professionals through their platform ‘PadhAI’. A one-week course seems to be the World’s Cheapest Data Science Course.
The data science course is offered online that is a self-paced course on the foundations of data science. The course covers the beginner’s level of data science including the mathematical and programming skills needed to understand the subject. The five-month course is available at an extremely affordable price i.e. Rs 1000 only for the students and faculty members of the institute.
For the data science course, familiarity with programming in some high-level language is required (C/C++, Python, Java). Basic 12th standard Mathematics is expected. For the other courses, the previous courses need to be completed. A certificate will be provided by the IIT Madras incubated OneFourth Labs upon successful completion.
Mode of Course: Online
The PadhAI One Series, which is on the foundations of data science, begins on 1 February 2020 and will be conducted for duration of 4 months. The machine learning and deep learning courses will be conducted post that in the months of July and December, respectively.
Students enrolled in schools or colleges and faculty members with a valid ID card showing their current affiliation can apply for the course, which would cost them Rs 1000 plus 18 per cent GST. Working professionals and others who are looking to up-skill can also apply for the course at Rs 5000 plus 18 per cent GST.
Steps to apply for the course:
Visit PadhAI’s official website: padhai.onefourthlabs.in Click on “PadhAI One launched – see details” Now you are in ‘Foundations of Data Science’ course page Click on the button “Buy Rs 1180 for students” For Professionals, click on the other button “Buy Rs 5900.00” Sign up with your KYC information A new page with listed courses will appear Choose the desirable course Complete the payment formalities and get started