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The Print
7 hours ago
- Science
- The Print
Professor Suman Chakraborty appointed IIT Kharagpur director
Chakraborty was recently awarded the 2026 TWAS Award in Engineering and Computer Sciences by the UNESCO for his seminal work in micro and nanoscale flows, enabling innovations in diagnostic technologies and improving rural livelihoods and healthcare access for the marginalised populations. Chakraborty, who will take over from the current acting director professor Amit Patra, will be in office for a period of five years with effect from the date of taking charge or till attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. Kolkata, Jun 19 (PTI) Suman Chakraborty, the Institute Chair Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of IIT Kharagpur, and Sir J C Bose National Fellow of the Department of Science and Technology, has been appointed the director of IIT Kharagpur, the institute said in a statement on Friday night. Chakraborty was featured in the list of top 100 researchers across all disciplines in Asia in 2023. A recipient of the National Award for Teachers 2023, a laureate of Infosys Prize-2022 and the winner of the coveted Santi Swaroop Bhatnagar Prize, Chakraborty has been elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the ASME, Alexander von Humboldt, and all the Indian National Academies of Science and Engineering, the institute said. Chakraborty, who has been appointed as a full-time director by the Centre, joined IIT Kharagpur in 2002 as an assistant professor and has been a senior professor since 2008. On January 1, IIT BHU (Varanasi) director Amit Patra took over as the acting director of IIT Kharagpur, after the end of term of V K Tewari, who was the institute's director till December 31, 2024. PTI SUS ARI This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Kgp, JU better global ranks, CU sees slight dip
Kolkata: IIT-Kharagpur, Jadavpur University and Calcutta University are the only three institutes from Bengal that have made it to QS World Ranking 2026. While IIT-Kharagpur and JU improved their rank, CU's position saw a dip. The list this year features 54 institutes from the country. The QS World University Rankings, published annually by the London-based global higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds, assess universities based on performance indicators, like academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, research impact, international student diversity, graduate employability. IIT-Kharagpur has climbed seven spots from 222nd rank last year to 215th. It also ranked 4th among the IITs. The new IIT Kharagpur director, Suman Chakraborty, said, "We have performed better than last year but our rank can improve if we can create a positive impression on the outer world as perception plays an important role." The outgoing acting director, Amit Patra, said, "Our performance in citations per faculty, international research network and sustainability, helped us better our position. " At 676, JU's rank improved significantly from last year's position between 721 and 730. "As a state-run institute, we have constraints, including funds crunch. Still, JU has been performing well. The credit goes to our teachers', researchers' and students' dedication. Improvement in areas, like faculty-student ratio, international student diversity and international student ratio, could have advanced our rank, but they do not depend entirely on the university," said an official. CU's rank dropped to a place between 771 and 780 from last year's 751 to 760. CU acting VC Santa Datta said, "The rank has slightly dipped but it's a proud moment that we are still among institutes on the world ranking list. With limited resources, my aim is to develop the university holistically, focusing on research and international network."
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-BHU secures 566th spot in QS World Univ Rankings
Varanasi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU achieved a significant milestone by securing 566th position in the QS World University Rankings-2026. Among the 54 Indian institutes featured in the global rankings, IIT-BHU stands at 14th position nationally. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One of the most remarkable accomplishments is the institute's performance in Citations per Faculty indicator, where it secured 47th rank globally, improving from 48th in the previous year. In the country, IIT-BHU ranks third in CPF metric, reflecting the global impact and quality of research produced by its faculty. The QS WUR 2026 evaluated institutions based on nine core indicators: academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, international faculty and students, international research network, citations per faculty, sustainability, and employment outcomes. IIT (BHU) showed visible progress not just in CPF but also in parameters like employer reputation and academic standing within the national context. IIT-BHU director Prof Amit Patra said, "This achievement is a reflection of our consistent focus on research excellence and academic rigour. We are pursuing partnerships with leading global universities and industries to foster innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. I congratulate all faculty, researchers, students, and staff for their dedication. We are optimistic that with continued efforts and teamwork, IIT-BHU) will achieve even greater heights in the global academic landscape. " he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
IIT-BHU selected as nodal centre for nat'l EV battery research
Varanasi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU has been selected as one of the seven key nodal centres under the govt of India's Mission for Advancement of High Impact Areas in Electric Vehicles (MAHA-EV), initiated by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation. Chosen from among 227 proposals submitted nationwide, IIT-BHU will lead a national facility focused on battery degradation diagnostics and the development of safe, sustainable, and efficient battery systems under the project name Te-MobiX (Tropical e-Mobility Excellence). The institute has been awarded a research grant of Rs55 crore to establish the National Facility for Battery Research on its campus. The proposal was led by IIT-BHU director and battery diagnostics expert Prof Amit Patra, with participation from faculty members of IIT-BHU, IIT Kharagpur, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and ICT Mumbai. "This facility will span the entire spectrum of battery research—from raw materials to next-generation solutions for land, water, and air mobility," Prof Patra said. He added that the initiative aligns with India's National Mission on Transformative Mobility, the SDGs, and the EV30@2030 vision. Project investigator Prof. R.K. Singh noted that Te-MobiX will address challenges specific to India's tropical climate, focusing on improving battery safety, lifespan, and performance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Co-investigator Abir Ghosh emphasized the mission's collaborative model, with strong industrial partnerships including Tata Motors, TVS Motors, Urjawatt Technologies, OPAL-RT, and ThoughtSpot India Pvt. Ltd., who will contribute 10% of the total project cost and assist in real-world testing and commercialisation. The project team at IIT-BHU includes experts from electrical, chemical, mechanical, biochemical, civil engineering, chemistry, and materials science departments, while collaborators from IIT Kharagpur, BHU, and ICT Mumbai are also playing key roles. ANRF's MAHA-EV Mission has identified seven e-nodes in total. In the TV-I category for tropical battery and cell technologies, IIT-BHU and ARCI Hyderabad were selected. TV-II (power electronics and drives) includes IIT Bombay, NIT Surathkal, and CSIR-CEERI Pilani. TV-III (charging infrastructure) includes IIT Kanpur and IIT Kharagpur. Each e-node will function in a consortium mode, integrating academia, research labs, and industry to accelerate innovation and establish a robust ecosystem for electric mobility in India.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
15 IIT-BHU students bag Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages, top offer hits Rs 2.20 crore
Significantly, IIT-BHU has been consistent in securing strong placements for its students. In the 2023–24 session, 1,499 students registered, and 1,305 job offers were made by visiting firms. The highest offer that year stood at Rs 1.20 crore. For the 2022–23 batch, the highest offer reached Rs 2.15 crore, with 1,428 students registered and 1,265 offers made by recruiting firms. As per Prof Srivastava, the emphasis on readiness and resilience empowered graduates to secure meaningful and impactful roles in both national and global markets. Calling the placement figures a major institutional milestone, IIT-BHU director Prof Amit Patra said, 'As technology continues to evolve, the institution constantly upgrades its curriculum to stay ahead of the curve. Our interdisciplinary approach, strong alumni network, and practical training are shaping our students into future-ready leaders.' Extending its gratitude to all recruitment partners for the confidence they placed in the students, the IIT-BHU administration expressed hope for deeper collaboration in the future. The administration added that with such a strong performance, IIT-BHU has reinforced its standing as one of the country's most sought-after engineering institutions—both for students and top employers. The robust placement outcomes highlight the dynamic relevance of its academic programmes and the strength of its institutional leadership in an ever-evolving job market, said the authorities concerned.
