IIT-H DOES WELL ON RESEARCH FRONT IN 2017

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, saw some breakthrough research in 2017. It also started two unique courses in 2017 — B.Tech in engineering mathematics and minor in design. The design course was aimed at helping students to create innovations in the engineering field.

However, most students are seeking to get admission in the ‘All Course M.Tech Programme’ which specialises in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering for the upcoming academic year. The current programme consists of two semesters and 14 months of research, while the new programme can be completed in three or four semesters after which students earn an M.Tech degree.

The research from IITH that stood out this year was one by Dr Chandra Shekhar Sharma, which developed a jamun seed (black plum) to make ‘activated carbon’ that can remove fluoride from drinking water to the levels considered acceptable by World Health Organisation (WHO).

Similarly, a group of researchers from the institute has come up with a cheaper and ecofriendly method of recycling styrofoam using orange peel extract. The fibre is then turned into a non-woven fabric which can be used for household cleaning.

IIT-H also tabled India’s patent on 5G technology before an international standards institute that has potential to save millions in royalty payments.

The year also saw the first batch graduating from Center for Healthcare Entrepreneurship.