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#ScienceSpark | क्या ज्यादा पेड़ लगाना हमेशा शहरों को ठंडा करता है? क्या हर परिस्थिति में हरियाली बढ़ाने से शहर ठंडे हो जाते हैं, या यह एक मिथक है? IIT Gandhinagar के एक अध्ययन के मुताबिक, आर्द्र (humid) शहरों में घनी हरियाली कभी-कभी गर्मी को फंसा सकती है और असहजता बढ़ा सकती है। पूरी जानकारी के लिए देखें: youtu.be/F8XqPspDf5c?si… #UrbanPlanning #ClimateScience #SustainableCities #Heatwave @iitgn @DDNewsGujarati @Gauravstv888

𝗚𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟳-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 “𝗚𝗜𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲” at 𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡. The workshop featured hands-on sessions on GIS applications, archaeological mapping, satellite imagery interpretation, spatial analysis, and heritage site documentation, bringing together participants from diverse institutions and disciplines. #IITGN #IITGNResearch #GIS #RemoteSensing #Archaeology #CulturalHeritage #GeospatialTechnology #Workshop

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡’s Advanced Analytical 𝗙𝗘-𝗦𝗘𝗠 Facility at the Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF), jointly funded by DST-FIST and IITGN, enables high-resolution surface imaging and advanced material characterization for multidisciplinary research. Equipped with the 𝗝𝗘𝗢𝗟 𝗝𝗦𝗠-𝟳𝟵𝟬𝟬𝗙 system, the facility supports high-resolution electron imaging, elemental analysis, crystallographic mapping, and microtexture measurements through integrated EDS, WDS, and EBSD capabilities. The system is widely used for surface microstructure analysis and high-speed elemental and crystallographic mapping, supporting cutting-edge academic and industrial research applications. #IITGN #IITGNResearch #CIF #FESEM #ResearchInfrastructure #ScientificResearch #Innovation @EduMinOfIndia | @IndiaDST | @PIB_India | @ANRFIndia

𝗚𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡 — featuring inaugural sessions, expert talks, panel discussions, research showcases, and engaging industry–academia interactions driving innovation and collaboration. The conclave brought together leaders from academia, research, industry, and policy to explore emerging technologies, translational research, and impactful partnerships for the future. #IITGN #IITGandhinagar #IndustryPartnershipConclave #IPC2026 #Innovation #IndustryAcademia #Research #Technology #Collaboration

Designing molecules for organic solar cells is usually a slow process, with extensive testing and little certainty about what will work. This work approaches the problem differently by focusing first on the physics, especially how materials absorb light and separate charges, and then searching for structures that match those requirements. The method uses a learned model (a Neural Network) together with evolutionary search to gradually improve candidate molecules. The resulting designs are not only consistent with known physical principles but also move beyond existing material spaces, pointing toward a more targeted and efficient way to discover functional materials. For more information: zurl.co/owWDN #PhD #IITGNResearchSnips #Research #ResearchSnip #IITGNResearchers #MaterialsScience #SolarCells #MachineLearning #NeuralNetworks #DeepLearning

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡’s Research and Development Office is inviting applications for the positions of 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 – 𝗜 and 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗜. Join IITGN’s dynamic research and innovation ecosystem and contribute towards impactful academic and industry-driven initiatives. Application Deadline: May 30, 2026 Apply now: zurl.co/wqRXI #IITGN #IITGandhinagar #Hiring #ResearchAndDevelopment #CareersAtIITGN #Innovation #Research

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡 inaugurated the 𝟳-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 “𝗚𝗜𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲” on May 21, 2026. The workshop brings together participants from various institutions for hands-on training in GIS and Remote Sensing applications, including spatial analysis, archaeological mapping, satellite imagery interpretation, and heritage site documentation. The programme aims to strengthen interdisciplinary learning and promote the use of advanced geospatial technologies in archaeology and cultural heritage research. #IITGN #IITGNResearch #GIS #RemoteSensing #Archaeology #CulturalHeritage #GeospatialTechnology #Workshop

💡 Bharat Innovates Investor Showcase held in Bengaluru on 19th May. 24 of India's most promising deep-tech start-ups pitched to 90+ investors from 66 funds managing over $85 Bn in global Assets Under Management, across space, defence, biotech, semiconductors, quantum, robotics & more. The road to #BharatInnovates2026 in Nice begins. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @eduminofindia @PrinSciAdvGoI @MEAIndia @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

Every step tells a story, and Oreejoy Medtech Pvt Ltd is working to decode it. Rooted in research carried out at IITGN, the startup is currently developing wearable technology that could transform how movement and neurological disorders are diagnosed and monitored. Conventional gait-analysis technologies that study how people walk, maintain balance, and distribute body weight while moving, can cost as high as ₹75 lakhs and often require controlled environments, specialised infrastructure, and extensive manpower. Determined to make clinically reliable gait analysis more accessible, Oreejoy developed INSTROLE, a wearable ‘instrumented sole’ inspired by systems such as GaitRite and Vicon. Using lightweight printable electronics embedded within everyday footwear, their product effectively brings the ‘gait mat’ inside the shoe, capturing reliable walking and balance data through a portable, low-maintenance, and affordable solution designed for real-world Indian conditions. During pilot studies, the team witnessed a 75-year-old participant who initially struggled to walk independently, later returning saying he could confidently cross roads and visit the temple on his own. Moments like these highlighted how technology-driven rehabilitation could restore confidence and improve quality of life. Encouraged by such outcomes, and supported by the NIDHI PRAYAS grant and incubation at IITGN Research Park, the startup has expanded its clinical collaborations and research partnerships across the country, including with All India Institute of Medical Sciences, hospitals in Rajkot and Kolkata, and neurologists working in rehabilitation and Parkinson’s care. Today, Oreejoy envisions a future where monitoring walking and mobility becomes as routine as a blood test, enabling earlier diagnosis, rehabilitation, and preventive healthcare for millions. #IITGN_RnD_Horizon #ResearchAndDevelopment #RnD #StartupSuccessStories #IITGN #IITGNStartups #StartupIndia #MakeinIndia #MedTech #HealthTech #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare #DeepTech #PreventiveHealthcare #AssistiveTechnology #RehabilitationTechnology #ResearchToInnovation #InnovationIndia #LabToMarket @EduMinOfIndia | @IndiaDST | @ANRFIndia | @PIB_India

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡’s 𝗕𝗶𝗼-𝗔𝗙𝗠 Facility at the Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) features the advanced 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗙𝗠 system for high-resolution biological and nanoscale imaging. Integrated with fluorescence microscopy and Leica epifluorescence imaging, the facility supports phase imaging, contact imaging, force mapping, and single-molecule analysis for advanced interdisciplinary research. The system enables solution-based imaging of membranes, cells, and tissues, while also supporting real-time observation of dynamic biological processes such as protein folding, aggregation, and self-assembly. #IITGN #IITGNResearch #CIF #AFM #BioAFM #ScientificResearch #ResearchInfrastructure #Innovation

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡 congratulates 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗯𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘃 𝗝𝗵𝗮 on receiving support from the 𝗔𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙) under the 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗚) scheme for the project: “𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀.” #IITGN #IITGNResearch #ANRF #PMECRG #ComputationalScience #Mathematics #ResearchInnovation @EduMinOfIndia | @IndiaDST | @PIB_India | @ANRFIndia

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡’s 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗫𝗖𝗧 Facility at the Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) features the advanced 𝗫𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝟲𝟮𝟬 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮 𝗫-𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗧 system, enabling high-resolution, non-destructive imaging for cutting-edge multidisciplinary research. With an X-ray source range of 30–160 kV, magnification options up to 20x, and imaging resolution up to 600 nm, the facility supports detailed internal structure visualization across diverse sample types and sizes. The system is widely used for internal crack detection, crack propagation studies, porous structure analysis, and reverse engineering of mechanical components, supporting advanced research and industrial applications. #IITGN #IITGNResearch #CIF #MicroXCT #XrayCT #ResearchInfrastructure #ScientificResearch #Innovation

પરંપરાગત શિક્ષણથી આગળ વધીને IIT ગાંધીનગર ભવિષ્ય માટે સજ્જ એન્જિનિયર્સ તૈયાર કરી રહ્યું છે. વાંચો વિગતે: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @iitgn

There is a common misconception that greenery alone is the ultimate solution to rising urban heat. Trees certainly have a cooling effect, but this new study published in Nature Communications, shows the story is more complex than it seems. Researchers at IITGN studied 138 Indian cities across different climate zones. Using satellite-derived vegetation data, including indicators that measure vegetation density and plant activity, along with explainable machine learning models, the team investigated how urban greenery influences both temperature and humidity. Instead of focusing only on air temperature, they examined the ‘heat index’, a measure that combines temperature and humidity to reflect how hot conditions actually feel to the human body. It was found that while trees and dense vegetation provide shade and lower surface temperatures, they also release moisture into the air through a natural process called transpiration. In already humid cities, this added moisture can sometimes make the weather feel hotter and more uncomfortable. Additionally, cooling benefits of dense canopies weakened much faster in humid urban cores than in drier regions. In some cases, highly active vegetation even reversed the cooling effect by increasing humidity-related heat stress. These findings do not argue against planting trees. Instead, they highlight the need for climate-sensitive urban planning that balances greenery with airflow, ventilation, and thoughtful landscape design to create cities that are not only greener, but genuinely more comfortable for people. The team includes Prof Udit Bhatia, Angana Borah, Adrija Datta, Ashish S Kumar, and Raviraj Dave. For more information : zurl.co/5EHBD #RnD #IITGN #IITGNResearchCapsules #ResearchCapsule #IITGNResearchers #UrbanHeat #ClimateChange #UrbanGreening #SustainableCities #HeatStress #ClimateResilience #UrbanPlanning #GreenCities #GlobalWarming #EnvironmentalResearch #ClimateScience #IndianCities #SmartCities #HeatIndex #SustainableUrbanDesign #CityPlanning @EduMinOfIndia | @IndiaDST | @ANRFIndia | @Nature | @NatureInd | @PIB_India

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡’s 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗡𝗠𝗥) Facility at the Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) features the advanced 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗛𝘇 system, supporting high-end molecular and structural analysis for multidisciplinary research. The facility offers advanced capabilities including COSY, NOESY, HETCOR, multi-nuclei and multi-dimensional NMR, along with low-temperature NMR studies, enabling detailed characterization of complex molecular systems. The system is widely used for structural analysis of molecules, assessment of sample purity, drug sample quantification, and detection of petroleum product fractions, supporting cutting-edge academic and industrial research applications. #IITGN #IITGNResearch #CIF #NMR #ResearchInfrastructure #ScientificResearch #Innovation

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡 congratulates 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, on being elected to the Board of the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 (ISTU), with his tenure beginning in June 2026. He has also been appointed to the 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 of Verasonics Inc., USA, a global leader in research ultrasound systems. These recognitions reflect his contributions to advancing research and innovation in therapeutic ultrasound and biomedical technologies. #IITGN #IITGNShines #FacultyAchievement #TherapeuticUltrasound #BiomedicalEngineering #ResearchExcellence #Innovation #ElectricalEngineering