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Scientists have created a flexible material that's a powerhouse: it 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 and even "𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀" 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! By mixing a special 2D Perovskite crystal, GA₂PbI₄, with a flexible polymer (PVDF), they created an energy generator that's five times more efficient than the original material, producing ~60 volts. The GA₂PbI₄ crystals help the polymer generate more electricity when it bends or moves. Interestingly, this device can also act as a self-powered light sensor, generating electricity without needing a battery. Such materials could soon power wearable electronics, environmental sensors, and wireless devices, using nothing more than everyday motion and light. 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/… #PhD #IITGNResearchSnips #Research #IITGNResearchers #Piezoelectric #EnergyHarvesting #WearableTech #CleanEnergy #MaterialsScience #SDG7 #SDG9 #Physics @EduMinOfIndia | @ANRFIndia | @indiadst | @AcSIR_India | @PIB_India

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗽 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗬𝗙𝗥𝗙) 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗠𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗬), 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮. The fellowship recognises promising early-career researchers and supports high-quality research in the areas of Electronics and Information Technology. This achievement reflects Prof Sandip’s strong research contributions and commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. At IITGN, we take pride in fostering research excellence and enabling faculty to contribute meaningfully to national priorities in science and technology. #IITGandhinagar #FacultyAchievement #YFRF #VisvesvarayaPhDScheme #MeitY #ResearchExcellence #Electronics #InformationTechnology #AcademicResearch #Innovation @EduMinOfIndia | @GoI_MeitY

𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗖 𝗡 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 (𝗡𝗕𝗪𝗟), the apex statutory body for wildlife conservation in India, chaired by the 𝗛𝗼𝗻’𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮. This prestigious nomination, as notified by the Government of India, reflects Prof Pandey’s significant contributions towards environment, ecology, and wildlife conservation. His inclusion among leading experts underscores the vital role of academic leadership in shaping national policies for biodiversity protection and sustainable development. At IITGN, such recognitions reaffirm our commitment to advancing impactful contributions meaningfully to national and global challenges. #IITGandhinagar #FacultyAchievement #WildlifeConservation #NBWL #EnvironmentalScience #Ecology #Sustainability #AcademicExcellence #ResearchImpact #IndiaScience

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 IITGN is organising the 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 on April 18, 2026. The conclave will mark the pre-launch of IITGN’s Strategic Research Clusters in: • Advanced Materials and Smart Manufacturing • Energy and Decarbonization • Healthcare and MedTech Innovation The initiative aims to strengthen industry–academia collaboration and enable co-development of impactful solutions. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: tiny.cc/AEH2026 #IITGandhinagar #IndustryAcademia #ResearchCollaboration #Innovation #DeepTech #AdvancedMaterials #Energy #Decarbonization #MedTech #MakeInIndia

Art, a medium for expression and channeling emotions, has also found its way into solving real-world problems. A challenge as common and complex as packing irregular objects efficiently may have found 3D Anamorphic Art as the missing piece of its puzzle. When light shines on seemingly random objects placed on a table, their combined shadows can form a clear image, such as a face or a design. From one viewpoint, the image makes perfect sense, but from another, it appears completely different. In this study, researchers from IITGN and Portland State University draw on this principle to develop a differentiable rendering-based framework called RASP - Revisiting 3D Anamorphic Art for Shadow-guided Packing of Irregular Objects. The algorithm aligns computer-generated object silhouettes with the projected shape of the container they need to fit into. By repeatedly comparing with the target projection, object positions are gradually adjusted until the shadows match the targets and fit inside the container without overlapping. This Signed Distance Field (SDF) approach, which serves as a 3D map, prevents objects from protruding beyond the container and avoids invalid placements and collisions. While traditional packing strategies typically account only for basic shapes such as cubes, spheres, and cylinders, the team developed a method that considers the reality of irregular objects. Beyond improving packing efficiency, this system could help in robotics, automated assembly, logistics optimisation, and even the digital reconstruction of broken artefacts. It also opens new possibilities for computational art, where object arrangements are designed to create meaningful shadows. The team includes Soumyaratna Debnath, Ashish Tiwari, Kaustubh Sadekar, Prof Shanmuganathan Raman. To read more: openaccess.thecvf.com/content/CVPR20… #RnD #IITGN #IITGNResearchCapsules #ResearchCapsule #IITGNResearchers #ComputerVision #CVPR2025 #3DGeometry #ArtificialIntelligence #ComputationalDesign #AlgorithmicArt #3DModeling #RoboticsResearch #ScientificInnovation #TechResearch #EngineeringSolutions #LogisticsOptimization #DigitalReconstruction @EduMinOfIndia | @PIB_India | @Google | @ANRFIndia | @IndiaDST | @qualcomm_in | @Meta | @Apple | @MSFTResearch | @TCS | @amazonIN | @OpenAI

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿 ? Join us for a 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, where faculty from the International Relations Office will take you through everything you need to know before applying for your postgraduate or doctoral studies at IITGN! 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 From fellowships and research pathways to campus life and student experience, this session is designed to address your questions and help you navigate the application process with clarity. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁: tiny.cc/EOI2026 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝘁: tiny.cc/GAOH2026 #InternationalAdmissions #StudyAtIITGN #StudyInIndia #InternationalStudents #GraduateAdmissions #IITGN

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿 (𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗡) congratulates 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮, professor, Biological Sciences and Engineering, for securing support from the 𝗔𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙) under the Advanced Research Grant Scheme for his project titled “𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆–𝗘𝟯 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀.” The project aims to investigate disease-causing modifications in tau protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease and explore innovative strategies for their targeted clearance. #IITGNShines #AlzheimersDisease #TauProtein #Tauopathy #Neurodegeneration #ProteinAggregation #NanobodyTechnology #E3LigaseChimeras #IITGNResearch #ANRF #biomedicalresearch @EduMinOfIndia | @PIB_India | @ANRFIndia | @directoriitgn

Director of IIT Gandhi Nagar #Gujarat, Prof Rajat Moona called on to give an update of various academic projects undertaken in the institution with the support from Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Also briefed about the Research Park set up in the premises of IIT #Gandhinagar.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: • Advanced materials • Energy • Healthcare and MedTech To accelerate industry-integrated innovation in these domains, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is pre-launching mission-driven Research Clusters. We invite industry leaders to join us at the: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤) :drive.google.com/file/d/1xyq_QA… ) 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 (𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤) : drive.google.com/file/d/163e_Dw… ) 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤) : drive.google.com/file/d/1V467zM… ) 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧: Access to cross-disciplinary faculty expertise Priority access to advanced laboratories & testing facilities Early-stage access to translational IP Structured talent pipeline (PhD, MTech, UG) Visibility as Industry Partner across IITGN platforms This is a curated engagement designed for CXOs, R&D Directors, Innovation Leaders, and ESG Heads. Only limited seats are available. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: tiny.cc/AEH2026 For queries: dean.rnd@iitgn.ac.in Let us co-create India’s next deep-tech research platforms. #IndustryPartnership #DeepTech #EnergyTransition #AdvancedMaterials #MedTech #Innovation #IITGN #CII #FICCI #ASSOCHAM #GCCI #ESG #GIFTCITY

Long before cities rose in the Indus region, people living near today’s Dholavira were already harvesting shells from mangrove wetlands on the Great Rann of Kachchh (GRK) coast in Gujarat. Archaeologists studying a deposit of broken shells at Bambhanka (Khadir Island), GRK, found hundreds of shells broken in nearly identical ways. The ongoing research enabled the discovery of nearly 20 such sites on Khadir and Bela islands. This 7,500-year-old coastal community clearly had a system for seafood! The unique patterns on the shells discovered here demonstrate that prehistoric humans carefully and expertly cracked them open for food. Some of the shells also indicate roasting. Together, these shells reveal an early coastal food culture in which communities relied on simple stone tools, skill, and shared knowledge to gather and prepare their meals from the surrounding landscape. For more details, read the paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.jasr… @MIB_India | @ANRFIndia | @EduMinOfIndia | @IndiaDST | @ASIGoI #PhD #IITGNResearchSnips #Research #IITGNResearchers #Archaeology #IndusCivilization #HarappanCivilization #IndianArchaeology #Heritage #Dholavira #ASI

“Whether we celebrate or debate AI, the real question for institutions like IITs is not whether to use AI, but how we will help build and guide it.” — Prof Vimal Mishra, Dean (R&D), IITGN. AI Day @ IITGN on February 12, 2026, was anchored in the momentum of the IndiaAI Impact Pre-Summit 2026. The event, supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and IITGN’s Centre for AI-driven Innovations, signalled the Institute’s intent to remain at the forefront of AI, rather than a downstream user. Conversations centred on foundational models of AI in India, supportive infrastructure, and embedding governance, safety, and accountability into the system itself rather than retrofitting them later. Framed as a national competency, these issues were examined across the six key verticals: fundamental intelligence, biomedical innovation, infrastructure systems, materials and hardware, AI & society, and strategic technologies. Despite the diversity in discussions, one theme resonated: scalable AI is ecosystem-driven, bolstered by collaborations and long-term institutional alignment. The AI Day celebration reflected IITGN's aspiration to shape how India will develop, regulate, and deploy AI for broad societal benefit. @ANRFIndia | @EduMinOfIndia | @PTI_News | @TCS | @mayank_iitgn | @vmishraiit | @aditmicrosys | @ #IITGN #RnDHorizon #AIDay #IndiaAI #AIInnovation #ImpactSummit #ViksitBharat2047 #DigitalIndia #AIForGovernance #DeepTech #InterdisciplinaryResearch #AIForClimate

IIT Gandhinagar PhD scholar Harshil Dave has been honoured with the Vikram Sarabhai Prize 2026 – Young Scientist Award for outstanding research contributions in Biological Sciences and Engineering. The award recognises innovative patented biomedical technologies developed at IITGN based on DGMS supramolecular hydrogel systems. These include a shear-thinning injectable hydrogel designed for minimally invasive colorectal polyp removal and a biomaterial-based hydrogel platform aimed at supporting advanced wound healing and tissue repair. He has developed this technology under the guidance of Prof Mukesh Dhanka in his Biomaterials and Drug Delivery lab at IITGN. This recognition highlights the growing impact of biomaterials and biomedical innovation research at IITGN, contributing to the development of next-generation healthcare technologies. Visit the Lab Website: mdlabiitgn.wixsite.com/biomaterials-d… #IITGandhinagar #ResearchExcellence #YoungScientist #BiomedicalInnovation #IITGN

International Admissions Open | IIT Gandhinagar (2026–27) IITGN invites international students to apply for its postgraduate programs (MTech, MSc, MA, and PhD) and join a growing global academic and research community. The programs offer the opportunity to work on pressing scientific and technological challenges in diverse areas, including: - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science - Quantum and Semiconductor Technologies - Robotics - Sustainable Energy - Bioengineering and MedTech - Water & Climate Systems, among others! At IITGN, international students gain access to: - Fellowship-backed postgraduate study with monthly stipends - Support for presenting research at top global conferences - Opportunities to undertake short-term research visits abroad - Interdisciplinary programs spanning science, engineering, and the humanities Application deadline: April 10, 2026 Explore and apply via sites.iitgn.ac.in/international_… #InternationalAdmissions #StudyAtIITGN #StudyInIndia #InternationalStudents #GraduateAdmissions #IITGN

Drought is one of the most damaging climate hazards, placing pressure on crops, water supplies, and livelihoods across the globe. For years, scientists have worried about the possibility of several major agricultural regions experiencing drought at the same time. If such events were to coincide across continents, the strain on global food systems could be immense, posing serious challenges to efforts such as Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action). Yet despite rising global temperatures and increasing climate variability, droughts rarely occur everywhere at once. To understand why, researchers analysed more than a century of global climate data to examine how drought conditions emerge and spread across regions. While temperatures are projected to rise, rainfall and soil moisture do not change uniformly. Instead, precipitation varies widely from region to region, leading to very different drought responses around the world. The study shows that large-scale ocean–atmosphere interactions play a key role in shaping these patterns. Climate cycles linked to sea surface temperature changes, such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, shift rainfall across continents. When some regions experience dry conditions, others may receive more rainfall, creating a constantly evolving patchwork of wet and dry areas. At the same time, the research points to growing connections among drought-prone regions, suggesting that the risk of synchronised droughts could increase in a warming world. Understanding these patterns can help guide food security planning, water management, and climate adaptation strategies. The team includes Prof Udit Bhatia, Prof Vimal Mishra, Hemant Poonia, Danish Mansoor Tantary, and Dr Rohini Kumar. To read more: Link to News Blog Article: news.iitgn.ac.in/why-the-planet… Link to Research Paper: nature.com/articles/s4324… #RnD #IITGN #IITGNResearchers #ClimateScience #DroughtResearch #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #ZeroHunger #ClimateAction #OceanClimate #ENSO #WaterSecurity #ClimateRisk #ClimateResilience #EarthSystemScience #SustainabilityScience #NatureResearch

IITGN hosted ESS Synergy 2026: Performance & Safety of Energy Storage Systems at SPEL on March 9, 2026. The event featured insightful talks, a panel discussion on the need for advanced battery testing facilities in India, and an engaging poster session showcasing innovative research. A sincere thank you to our distinguished speakers, panellists, jury members, and participants for contributing to a successful event. Here are some glimpses from the day @EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @AirawatRF #IITGN #IITGandhinagar #EnergyStorage #BatteryResearch #cleanenergy #EnergyInnovation #SustainableTechnology #ResearchAndInnovation #ESSynergy2026 #futureofenergy

IITGN congratulates Dr. Amit Kumar Yadav, an ANRF- National Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar, on being awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship (2025) under the Horizon Europe Programme of the European Commission. Dr. Yadav is currently working with Prof. Dhiraj Bhatia, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar, where he is engaged in advanced research at the interface of nanotechnology, biosensing, and molecular diagnostics. His selected project, “TetraWalk-PEC aims to advance next-generation molecular diagnostic technologies through programmable DNA nanostructures and photoelectrochemical sensing platforms. @ANRFIndia @EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST #IITGandhinagar #ResearchExcellence #MSCA #HorizonEurope #BiologicalSciences #Nanotechnology #GlobalRecognition #Innovation

IITGN has partnered with Navneet Education through a strategic MoU announced at the AI Impact Summit 2026 to strengthen Artificial Intelligence education in Indian schools. The collaboration combines IITGN’s academic and technical expertise with Navneet Education’s extensive experience in educational publishing to develop innovative learning resources that make AI concepts accessible, practical, and engaging for school students across India. Built around a five-pillar framework, the partnership will focus on: • Teacher training and capability development through AI workshops by IITGN faculty • Academically reviewed AI textbooks and learning resources for schools • Student outreach programmes introducing AI to learners from Grades 3–10 • Navneet Product Labs, where IITGN students work on real-world AI challenges • A national-level AI hackathon to inspire innovation and problem-solving With 500+ schools and over 2,000 teachers already engaged across 14 states, the initiative aims to empower educators, nurture curiosity among young learners and build a sustainable AI learning ecosystem for India’s future. Together, IITGN and Navneet Education are working to ensure that the next generation is not just using technology but understanding, creating and shaping it. @EduMinOfIndia | @PIBAhmedabad #IITGandhinagar #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinEducation #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation

The Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Gandhinagar invite pre-final and final year BTech students and MTech students in Mechanical Engineering and allied programme to an interactive virtual session on academic and research opportunities in Mechanical Engineering. In this session, we will discuss: - Masters and PhD programme at IIT Gandhinagar - Research areas and ongoing work across different Mechanical Engineering research groups - Internship opportunities for undergraduate students This is a great opportunity for students interested in postgraduate studies and research to interact directly with faculty and students and learn about opportunities at one of India’s premier institutions. Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (IST) Zoom Link: iitgn-ac-in.zoom.us/j/97997297293 We look forward to an engaging and informative discussion. Students interested in pursuing advanced studies in Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to join! #MechanicalEngineering#PhD#MTech #Research #IITGandhinagar #HigherEducation

IITGN congratulates Dr Nipun Batra, Associate Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, for securing a grant from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation under the ANRF–Advanced Research Grant Scheme for the project titled “𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. #IITGandhinagar #IITGN #FacultyAchievement #ANRF #AdvancedResearchGrant #ResearchGrant #ComputerScience #SatelliteImagery #EnvironmentalMonitoring #AcademicResearch