The Indian Institutes of Technology: Evolution and Innovation in the IITs

By: Seethalakshmi Srilal and Rahul Nandan

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Synopsis: This book aims to bring forth the achievements and innovations from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The IITs are premier institutes of engineering and technology education and research in India. This book showcases the evolution of IITs and highlights their role as incubators of innovation, research and entrepreneurship. From creating India's Air Quality Index to research in earthquake mitigation and nanotechnology to cutting edge innovations across engineering disciplines, this volume highlights the achievements of these decades old Indian institutions. Written by experienced journalists after years of research, interviews and conversations with academic and institutional leaders, the book weaves together a story of the IITs and their pivotal role in transforming teaching, learning, research and innovation that drives the progress of technology in India. Written in a manner accessible to a general audience, the book will be of interest to a broad spectrum of readers, including researchers, students, institutional leaders, policy makers, and the general public.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9789819622801
Related ISBNs:: 9789819622795
Publisher:: Springer Nature Singapore
Date of Addition:: 02/15/25
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Business and Finance, Technology, Education, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.