IIT Guwahati Caps 2025 With Research Gains, Global Ties, and Focus on Societal Impact
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As the year 2025 comes to a close, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has witnessed a year filled with achievements, transformative initiatives, and remarkable progress in research, education, global collaborations, and societal impact. With its holistic approach of an all-rounded progress, the institute has solidified its position as a leader in innovation and excellence, paving the way for a visionary 2026.
Speaking about IIT Guwahati’s progress, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “In 2025, IIT Guwahati has ensured that every effort, be it R&D, national and global collaborations, enhancing entrepreneurial initiatives, or student wellbeing, contributes to nation building. The Institute has demonstrated overall progress in every possible area of academic and research growth. As we look forward to welcoming the year 2026, we will continue with our efforts to boost innovation, strengthen regional and global partnerships, and advance research that creates meaningful societal impact.”
In 2025, IIT Guwahati achieved notable progress across diverse research domains. Advancements in healthcare solutions, environmental sustainability, and emerging technologies highlighted the Institute’s commitment to developing affordable, high-impact research outcomes. Key research undertaken by the Institute during the year include:
· Development of state-of-the-art nanomaterial for mercury detection in cells and environment. The stable metal halide perovskite nanocrystals developed by IIT Guwahati researchers can detect toxic metals like mercury in live cells without causing harm.
· Development of self-cleaning, flexible heating fabric for cold climates. The developed textile mitigates health risks from prolonged extreme cold exposure, including hemoconcentration-based arterial blood clotting, breathing issues, and weakened immunity.
· Development of a method using biochar derived from pineapple crowns and mosambi (sweet lime) fibers to remove toxic chemicals from industrial wastewater.
· Development of advanced thermal performance of lightweight concrete lattice walls with 3D printing technology.
· Development of Fluorescent Sensor to Detect Cyanide in Water and Human Cells. The sensor is effective in real-world samples like river water and breast cancer cells and is suitable for testing with paper strips.
· Development of a novel method for detecting and measuring the amount of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
· Conversion of cost-effective and eco-friendly bamboo composite into high-performance automotive materials. Additionally, the developed composite also has potential applications in furniture, electronics, and packaging industries.
· Development of deep learning-based sensor to turn exhaling air from mouth into voice commands. On a lab scale, the working prototype has been developed for Rs. 3000.
· Decoding flickering X-ray signals from distant black hole. Conducted in collaboration with ISRO, the research sheds light on how black holes grow and shape their cosmic neighbourhoods.
· Development of patented technology for innovative insulin production system. The novel system has potential for insulin production at lower costs and higher yields.
· Development of novel material that can detect adulteration or contamination of kerosene in petrol. The same material also holds the potential to selectively absorb oil from water and solidify it.
· Development of an advanced epoxy coating to protect steel in harsh marine conditions. Strengthened with nanoparticles, the developed epoxy coating protects steel structures in marine and high-salinity environments.
Under the aegis of Ministry of Education, IIT Guwahati’s newly established Manekshaw Centre of Excellence for National Security Studies and Research is acting as a single window communication to bridge the gap between the Armed Forces, Security Agencies and Academic, and Research Institutions.
Educational excellence remained a cornerstone of IIT Guwahati’s progress. The Institute secured 8th rank in the Engineering category of Ministry of Education’s National Institutional Ranking Framework 2025. Additionally, the institute climbed to the 334th position in the QS World University Rankings 2026, advancing 10 spots from the previous year.
The Institute’s strengthened industry collaborations and technology transfer initiatives played a key role in accelerating real-world application of its research and innovations.
· IIT Guwahati’s collaboration with Miraclus Orthotech, a leading orthopedic implant manufacturer, marked a significant milestone in advancing biomedical engineering by combining IIT Guwahati’s expertise in cutting-edge research with Miraclus Orthotech’s industry leadership.
· The Institute’s agreement with K.N. Bioscience (India) Pvt. Ltd., for technology transfer of low-cost, high-yield C-Phycocyanin production technology marked a major milestone in bringing cost-effective technology for creating direct impact on the food, cosmetics, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries.
In addition to this, IIT Guwahati’s collaboration with Danfoss Industries Pvt. Ltd. marked a significant step towards strengthening collaboration between academia and industry in the fields of sustainable technologies and advanced engineering solutions.
Global partnerships have always been a central focus for IIT Guwahati. With an aim to strengthen Indo-Japan collaborations in research and innovation, a Japanese Parliamentary delegation visited the Institute earlier this year. The delegation also participated in discussion with officials from IIT Guwahati and the Govt. of Assam to strengthen current collaborations and align future efforts with the vision of increasing Indo-Japan student and research exchanges to 50,000.
Another major highlight of the collaboration includes LOTUS fellowship being provided by the Japan Science and Technology Agency for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from India to participate in research exchange programs in Japan.A delegation from IIT Guwahati, led by Prof. Devendra Jalihal visited Gifu University in Japan to formalize this initiative. About 15 research scholars from IIT Guwahati have already received LOTUS fellowship.
In addition to this, with an aim to boost the India -Japan talent exchange. IIT Guwahati’s Centre for Career Development hosted the Japan Career Seminar with more than 850 students. The event featured cultural ice-breaker, experience- sharing by students and alumni, and introduced HST and Talendy career portals to the participating students, highlighting new global career opportunities for IITG students.
Another major international collaboration between the Institute and University of Southern Denmark has resulted in establishment of a Center of Excellence for Indo–Danish innovation and translational research at IIT Guwahati campus.
On the entrepreneurial front, the Institute is strengthening the Northeast startup ecosystem with multiple key initiatives. In a major initiative, IIT Guwahati collaborated with BRICS Youth Council to host an Entrepreneurship Pre-Consultation Event with over 500 students and more than 80 startups. Themed, “Empowering Northeast India – Youth Innovations for Sustainable Growth and National Connectivity”, the event provided a unique platform for the young entrepreneurs, innovators, and students of the region to gain valuable insights from industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and innovation experts from Northeast India.
As the institute looks ahead to 2026, vision focuses on expanding global collaborations, promoting sustainable technologies, advancing regional development, and enhancing educational outreach. The accomplishments of 2025 highlight the institute’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, while its aspirations for 2026 set the stage for transformative impact and global recognition.
