Unlocking High-Frequency Surface Acoustic Waves in Silicon: A New Frontier for Phononic and Quantum Devices

IIT Bombay researchers achieve cost reduction while developing mechanically superior and sustainable plastics
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have developed a host of novel, eco-friendly materials by combining everyday plastics with strong and biodegradable materials, like wild grasses.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay study finds why our current methods of testing hydrogen-ready metals are inaccurate
Researchers have identified how common testing errors lead to unreliable data, providing a new blueprint for building the ultra-safe infrastructure needed for a hydrogen-powered world.

The Geometry of Surgery: Turning Flat Images into 3D Pathways
Researchers from the Indian Institutes of Technology have developed a computationally efficient method to track the three-dimensional movements of surgical instruments using only standard two-dimensional video feeds and geometric principles.

Accurate shrinkage prediction for kiln-heated 3D-printed parts
Researchers have developed advanced mathematical models and hybrid machine learning tools that accurately predict how 3D-printed ceramic and metal parts shrink and warp during high-temperature heat treatment.

IIT Bombay’s new study shows the mucus paradox in our lungs

Researchers at IIT Bombay reveal how excessive mucus creates gaps in our lungs’ defences, leaving us vulnerable to allergic attacks.

A Novel Spatially Aware AI Model Makes Hurricane Damage Assessment More Accurate

IIT Bombay’s new deep learning framework, named SpADANet, enhances damage classification accuracy using limited labels across multiple hurricanes.

New Study Reveals How Ultrasonic Vibration Solves Microhole Drilling Problem in Brittle Materials Like Glass

Researchers at IIT Bombay analysed the electrolyte flow and debris removal dynamics to
demonstrate how Ultrasonic-Assisted Electrochemical Discharge Machining (UA-ECDM) can overcome the deep debris problem in microhole drilling for improved fabrication in brittle materials.

New tech to make drone swarms efficient, autonomous and stealth-ready
Novel scheme by IIT Bombay researchers to control drones can enable complex formation flying using only camera data, without GPS or inter-drone communication.

Regional coordination and phased storage growth are crucial for India's renewable energy transition
Researchers developed a granular power generation and grid operations model to evaluate pathways to India’s 2030 renewable energy mandate. The study shows that regional coordination and flexible compliance mechanisms are key, along with measured storage and a phased coal transition, balancing flexibility, affordability, and reliability for India’s clean energy transition.