Similar to the trend in 2019, Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE), and Information Technology continued to be in the top  list of preferred specialisations among Engineering aspirants in 2020. However, despite the low numbers, alternative Engineering specialisations are expected to hold a promising future in the imminent years. The usual Mechanical and Civil Engineering specialisations lost …

Prof. Sudipta Sarkar  of IITR adjudged Winner under the problem domain of “Eco-friendly Explosive Waste Management’”,  Log 9 Materials, the first startup incubated by TIDES at IIT Roorkee, wins Second prize under “Materials & Technologies for Fire Suppression/ Protection”.  Prof. Sudipta Sarkar, Associate Professor, IIT Roorkee, and Log9 Materials, a startup incubated at IIT Roorkee – have been adjudged winners in their respective domains …

The faculty and students from SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam have developed 3D printable protective face shields for frontline healthcare workers to safeguard them in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The first set of 100 face shields each have been delivered to Stanley Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A team of three faculty members Dr. …

In a bid to support universities, engineering colleges and the teacher-student fraternity across India in these trying times of the Covid-19 global pandemic, Manipal Group’s Coempt Edu Teck Pvt. Ltd — as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility — is offering students a 3-month free access (beginning April) to engineering e-learning courseware covering over 165 subjects and more than 700 practical e-lab …

In the wake of Covid-19, a research team comprising of students and professors at Lovely Professional University have developed an interactive smart dustbin called ‘Ally’, which can be used at hospitals and medical centers for contactless waste collection and disposal, leading to a safer work environment for the front-line workers. Ally follows voice commands and moves on the predefined paths autonomously …

An All-Terrain Vehicle is designed and built every year by the undergrads of IIT Roorkee for safe subjugation of extreme pathways. This year the vehicle was unveiled on January 9 and a live demonstration on a track prepared outside the MAC Auditorium was also performed. The event was graced by Prof. Ajit K. Chaturvedi, Director, IITR in presence of Prof. …