INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR 16 17 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK 9 VISION, MISSION AND VALUES 10 Core Features Principles Values Mission Goals Vision ACADEMICS 12 PROGRAMMES OFFERED 12 Undergraduate /Postgraduate Doctoral CENTRES 13 Archaeological Sciences Centre Centre for Biomedical Engineering Centre for Cognitive Science Design and Innovation Centre (DIC) Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) Safety Centre MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS 18 IIT Gandhinagar ranked 8th by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) IIT Gandhinagar won HUDCO Design Awards 2016 Padma Shri Award to IITGN Faculty New Academic Programmes Introduced IITGN – UL Fire Safety Test Station Creative Learning Initiative (CLI) SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES 20 Visit of two Nobel Laureates Portuguese Minister Visits IITGN The 5th Convocation Ceremony 6th Academic Advisory Council Meeting 7th Leadership Conclave Industry-Academia Conclave: Connections 2016 Foundation Programme Explorer’s Fellowship 2016 India Ki Khoj SERC Preparatory School in Theoretical High Energy Physics (THEP) Newton-Bhabha India-UK Advanced Training School International Safety Conference Research Opportunities in Computer Science (ROCS) Campus on the Sabarmati Publication Seminar on Campus Development UL Challenge 2015 Summer School on Engineering Summer Research Internship Programme (SRIP) Undergraduate Research Conclave Texas A&M Partnerships NUS Singapore students visit IITGN IITGN Alumni Relations JEE Open House International Conference on Changing Landscape Science & Technology Libraries (CLSTL) World Environment Day Sanjeevani Camp Annual Picnic 2017 IITGN Bird Census CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS/ SYMPOSIA/ SEMINARS 26 Science and Mathematics Workshop for Teachers National Mathematics Initiative Workshop Chemference 2016 National Conference on Chemistry of Light and Medicine Seminar: Enigma of Nature/ Enigma of the Non-Human Event on Social Justice SHORT COURSES 27 INVITED LECTURES 28 TEQIP-II 31 VISITORS 32 DISTINGUISHED HONORARY PROFESSORS 33 GUEST PROFESSORS 33 INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES 38 PERMANENT CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT 38 LABORATORY FACILITIES 40 Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Cognitive Science Electrical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics LIBRARY 48 INFORMATION SYSTEM AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITY (ISTF) 53 MEDICAL CENTRE 56 PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE 56 DAY CARE CENTRE 56 OUTREACH ACTIVITIES 57 IITGN Commitment to Social Outreach: Nyasa Activities NEEV: IIT Gandhinagar Community Outreach Programme IITGN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre IIT Gandhinagar Research Park FACULTY ACTIVITIES 62 RESEARCH PROJECTS 62 Projects Sanctioned During 2016-17 Ongoing Research Projects CONSULTANCY PROJECTS 66 Projects Sanctioned During 2016-17 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 67 HONORARY AND EXTERNAL COMMITTEE WORK 68 ACADEMIC LECTURES 72 OTHER FACULTY ACTIVITIES 75 PUBLICATIONS 77 STUDENT AFFAIRS 98 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 98 Campus Placements 2016 Summer Internships 2016 Summer & Winter Internships in 2016 Class of 2016 Graduates pursuing higher studies Abroad Class of 2016 Graduates pursuing higher studies in India EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 111 Udaan: The Farewell Dinner Swacch Bharat Drive Winter Carnations Jashn IITGN Family Sports Festival Amalthea 2016 Spicmacay Music Concert Ignite 3.0 Inter-IIT Tech Meet Blithchron 2017 SPECIAL OCCASIONS 112 International Day of Yoga 70th Independence Day Celebrations Heritage Film Festival 2016 Mehfil-E-Adab Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Republic Day Celebrations SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS 114 AWARDS 116 Awards and Recognition Cash Award for Research Publications SPORTS 119 IIT Gandhinagar Cricket Cup IIM Shourya Inter-Collegiate Sports Fest 32nd Inter-IIT Aquatics Meet Shaurya’16 – Annual Sports Fest of IIM Ahmedabad Annual Sports Fest of DAIICT Inter-IIT Sports Meet LFP CCL (Cricket Combat League) Justice League’17 Inter-Hostel Sports Tournament Weekend- Cricket Tournaments Halla Bol STAFF ACTIVITIES 121 Excellence Awards to Staff 23rd Inter-IIT Staff Sports Meet Reaching Out EXTERNAL RELATIONS 122 IITGN-Indian Army Partnership Duke University The New School, New York MoUs 123 International National SUPPORT FOR THE INSTITUTE 124 MAJOR NEW GIFTS 124 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS 125 SUPPORT FROM INDUSTRY 125 DONORS LIST 126 ORGANIZATION 133 BOARD OF GOVERNORS 133 FINANCE COMMITTEE 134 BUILDING AND WORKS COMMITTEE 135 SENATE 136 STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE 137 Senate Academic Performance Evaluation Committee (SAPEC) Senate Academic Programmes Committee (SAPC) Senate Scholarship And Prizes Committee (SSPC) Senate Student Affairs Committee (SSAC) Senate Library Committee (SLC) ACADEMIC OFFICIALS 138 STUDENT LEADERSHIP 138 FACULTY 140 Distinguished Honorary Professors Scholars-In-Residence Guest Professors NON-TEACHING STAFF AGAINST REGULAR POSITIONS 150 PHD SCHOLARS 153 PHD SCHOLARS UNDER IITGN-PRL MOU 159 MTECH STUDENTS 160 2016 Batch 2015 Batch 2014 Batch 2013 Batch MSc STUDENTS 165 2016 Batch 2015 Batch 2014 Batch MA IN SOCIETY & CULTURE 166 2016 Batch 2015 Batch 2014 Batch PGDIIT STUDENTS 166 2016 Batch 2015 Batch BTECH STUDENTS 167 2016 Batch 2015 Batch 2014 Batch 2013 Batch 2012 Batch 2011 Batch 8 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR FROM THE DIRECTOR’s desk Globalization “ is one of the distinctive features of the IIT Gandhinagar “education Consolidation and renewal were the two underlying creativity, as well as the Gram Fellowship, which offers features of IIT Gandhinagar during the past year. opportunities for our students to immerse themselves in village life. The Institute completed the shift to its permanent Palaj campus, which was recognized with the First Prize Many of these and other educational innovations have in the category of “Green Buildings” for its academic benefited, and in some instances, made possible, complex at the HUDCO Design Awards 2016. thanks to the generous contributions of our donors. We had an unusually successful year with donations The Department of Science & Technology has this year exceeding Rs 15 crores. We are touched by approved the development of a Research Park at IIT the enormous confidence so many well-wishers have Gandhinagar, significantly expanding the boundaries of innovation and research and collaborations between placed in the Institute. industry and academia at the Institute. Our academic programmes continue to expand with Globalization is one of the distinctive features of the IIT the introduction of BTech in Computer Science and Gandhinagar education and this year saw substantial Engineering; BTech-MTech Dual degree programmes; growth in our international partnerships, including the Dual Major in BTech Programme; and MTech and USAID supported collaborations with Duke University. PGDIIT in Biological Engineering, and in Earth System Science. IITGN has developed a national reputation for its pedagogical innovations with such initiatives as the As the Institute gets ready to enter its second decade, Foundation Programme, Peer Learning Initiative, Self- we are excited by both the challenges and opportunities Learning Mode of Instruction, the Summer Research that the next phase of radical growth has to offer. Internship Programme, and the Explorers Fellowship, all of which expanded during the past year. And we We stand ready, renewed and rejuvenated for the launched new ones, such as the Creative Learning ambitious task of building an institution of global stature Initiative to foster hands-on experiential learning and on which we embarked nine years earlier. Sudhir K Jain Director ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 2017 9 VISION MISSION AND VALUES CORE FEATURES » A safe and peaceful environment VALUES » Relevant and responsive to the changing needs of » Meritocracy our students and the society » Unparalleled quality and excellence » Academic autonomy and flexibility » Honesty, Integrity, Sincerity and Devotion » Research Ambiance » Trust and freedom with accountability » Nature of faculty and students: » Appreciation and celebration of creativity – Faculty recruiting norms are much higher than » Willingness to try new ideas and make mistakes most of the academic institutes in India » Social and Moral responsibility – Students are inducted strictly on a merit basis » Respect for every individual, and diversity » Sustainable and all-inclusive growth, including » Co-operation, Collaboration and Team Work community outreach programmes » Infrastructure: Liberal funding to the laboratory facilities and amenities to make them comparable MISSION IIT Gandhinagar, as an institution for higher learning to those best in the world in science, technology and related fields, aspires to » Administration: Exclusive concern of IIT develop top-notch scientists, engineers, leaders and Gandhinagar, and handled internally entrepreneurs to meet the needs of the society-now and – Director given adequate powers to manage in the future. Furthermore, in this land of Gandhiji, with most academic, administrative and financial his spirit of high work ethic and service to the society, issues (within the framework) IIT Gandhinagar seeks to undertake ground breaking » Residential Campus: research, and develop breakthrough products that will – Leads to closer academic and social interaction improve everyday lives of our communities. between students and faculty – Develops stronger community spirit and provides opportunity to learn from each other – Sustained academic ambiance resulting in higher creativity from everyone. PRINCIPLES » Lifelong commitment to learning