The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras researchers have developed a statistical approach that can characterize subsurface rock structure and detect petroleum and hydrocarbon reserves. The method proposed was successful in providing critical information on the rock type distribution and hydrocarbon saturation zones in ‘Tipam formation’ located in the Upper […]
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IIT Madras set to launch certification program on e-Mobility for industry needs
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is all set to launch an industry-oriented online certificate program on e-Mobility for working professionals. The certificate program was conceived with inputs from industry experts and would be continuously upgraded based on technology trends, market trends and industry needs. A unique feature […]
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Ashwini Vaishnaw makes India’s first 5G call at IIT Madras
Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics, and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday made the first 5G call on a trial network set up at IIT Madras using indigenously-developed technology. Taking to Twitter, Vaishnaw wrote, “Aatmanirbhar 5G successfully tested 5G call at IIT Madras. The entire end-to-end network is designed […]
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India, Nepal sign pacts for joint IIT-Madras, Kathmandu University Master’s degree
India and Nepal signed a slew of agreements, including cooperation among the higher educational institutions of the two countries and the state power authorities, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lumbini. The list of agreements signed between the two countries included the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Indian Council […]
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IIT Madras reports 11 new Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 182
With a continuous surge in COVID-19 cases at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, 11 more infections were reported today taking the total number of infected people up to 182, informed Tamil Nadu Health Secretary, Dr J Radhakrishnan on Friday. “At least 11 more positive cases were reported today. […]
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IIT Madras reports 171 Covid cases so far
A total of 171 COVID-19 cases reported from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras till now, informed Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Dr J Radhakrishnan on Thursday. The Health Secretary informed that IIT Madras has not been closed as of now, however, the government along with campus authorities are trying their best […]
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IAF signs MoU with IIT Madras to develop solutions to maintain weapon systems
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for technology development and finding indigenous solutions towards the sustenance of various weapon systems. The joint partnership between IAF and IIT Madras aims to accelerate IAF’s indigenisation efforts for achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. “Under the ambit of […]
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IIT Madras to run electric bus pilot project for sustainable in-campus mobility
Top Indian institution IIT Madras has partnered with technology firm ABB Power Grids and automobile company Ashok Leyland to run an electric mobility pilot project on its campus. The trio will run an electric bus for sustainable in-campus mobility of the students and staff of the institute. While Hitachi ABB […]
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IIT Madras team develops simple technique to produce graphene platelets
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Thursday claimed its researchers have shown a simple route to producing graphene platelets from graphite. “They have found that when graphite is suspended in an appropriate fluid and subjected to intense shearing force of machining, the layers of graphite separate into graphene platelets,” […]