The Academics and Career Council (AnC) at IIT Kanpur organized IRS’24.

Diversity

IRS ’24 served as a testament to the depth and diversity of research conducted at IIT Kanpur, offering an extensive platform for students to engage in oral talks, poster presentations, and networking sessions with peers and faculty members.

Dr. Yogeshwar Nath Mishra, a scientist at NASA-Caltech and KAUST, delivered an engaging talk on ‘Building the World’s Fastest Cameras and Avoiding Failures in Research,’ offering valuable insights into advancing research resilience and technical innovation.

Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Institute Chair Professor, Former DST Secretary and President of the Indian National Science Academy, spoke on ‘Sustainability of Knowledge: Education, Research, and Innovation in a Brave New World.’

He emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary research and sustainable innovation in academic pursuits, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Valedictory

The valedictory ceremony was honored by the presence of esteemed guests.

Among those present were Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, Prof. Shalabh, Dean of Academic Affairs.

The ceremony recognized students’ outstanding achievements in various categories of oral and poster presentations, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Awards for oral presentations were based on criteria including clarity and significance, content and quality, communication delivery, and Q&A handling.

Poster awards highlighted excellence in layout and design, clarity, significance, content, and engagement with peers and visitors, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Commitment

IRS’24 exemplified the commitment of the Academics and Career Council to fostering a vibrant academic and research environment, motivating students to pursue innovative ideas, and making impactful contributions to the scientific community.

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Appreciation

Yogesh RG Singh, General Secretary of PG, Academics and Career Council, delivered vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt appreciation to all distinguished guests, faculty members, student participants, and organizing team members whose support and dedication made IRS’24 a resounding success.

About IIT Kanpur

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, holds the distinction of being recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament.

Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades.

Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,050 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources.

The institute comprises 19 departments, 26 centers, three interdisciplinary programs, and two specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines.

With over 590 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur continues to be a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.

SIIC is Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre and is located at IIT Kanpur and is a leader in nurturing start-ups that drive meaningful change, is supported by IIT Kanpur’s resources and expertise.

VU Dynamics

Founded in 2022, VU Dynamics is redefining the potential of aerial platforms for both defense and civilian applications, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

With a foundation built on extensive R&D at IIT Kanpur, VU Dynamics specializes in developing sophisticated aerial platforms, simulation modules, and advanced surveillance and monitoring systems.

Their Kamikaze UAVs have a range of 100 km and are designed to provide front-line support for tactical military operations.

These indigenous innovations are meeting critical defense needs, while other surveillance UAVs offer solutions for civilian applications, including digital terrain models (DTMs), digital elevation models (DEMs), and subsurface mapping, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

xTerra Robotics

xTerra Robotics is at the forefront of robotics technology in India, focusing on complex challenges in robot locomotion across challenging 3D environments.

Mr. Aditya Pratap Singh Rajawat, CEO of XTerra Robotics, along with Professor Shakti S Gupta, Director and Co-founder, and Co-founders Mr. Nimesh Khandelwal, Mr. Avinash Bhaskar, and Mr. Amritanshu Manu, presented the company’s innovative advancements and conducted a live demonstration of the Svan robot in action, showcasing its robustness and adaptability.

Dr. Chitranjan Singh, the founder of Ananant Systems, presented the progress made in creating indigenously designed and manufactured solutions to meet the nation’s semiconductor demands, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

With a focus on chip design and semiconductor products, Ananant Systems is currently developing a scalable, software-defined modem designed for base station deployments in 5G and 6G.

Impact

Prof. Deepu Philip, Professor-in-Charge of SIIC at IIT Kanpur, praised the impact of these start-ups.

He said the start-ups incubated at SIIC are developing cutting-edge technologies that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

From defense applications to automation in hazardous industries and the essential infrastructure for next-generation connectivity, these ventures embody the spirit of innovation and emphasise IIT Kanpur’s commitment to fostering impactful solutions for the benefit of the country and society at large, he said.

We envision a continued robust and impactful startup ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh, contributing to the Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission, said Prof Deepu.

About SIIC at IIT Kanpur

Established in 2000, the Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur is one of the oldest technology business incubators.

Currently, it hosts 100 incubated startups focusing on next-generation technology and products. In 2018, the leadership brought the incubator’s operations under the Foundation for Research & Innovation in Science & Technology (FIRST), a Section-8 company promoted by IITK.

The incubation ecosystem, which has been thriving for over two decades, continues to support startups at every stage of their journey from idea to business.

Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IITK has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades.

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