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e-Masters in

Composites

Engineer a Better Tomorrow

Application open from 10th October, 2024

IITGN-X

IITGN-X is an education outreach program of IIT Gandhinagar to build knowledge societies. As an institution of national importance, it is IITGN’s mission and responsibility to promote epistemic endeavors of different sections of the society through its uniquely designed programs and initiatives.

e-Masters

The rapidly evolving technology landscape is making it indispensable for professionals to continually upgrade their skill sets. A platform that enables practicing professionals to build expertise in a focused knowledge domain is expected to add immense value to individuals as well as corporate organizations.

Focus School

The new dynamically emerging areas stipulate graduating students to bolster their skill sets for professional preparedness. IITGN takes the initiative through the focus school program to facilitate specific skill based training for graduating students, school children and working professionals.

About Us

IITGN-X is an education outreach program of IIT Gandhinagar to build knowledge societies. As an institution of national importance, it is IITGN’s mission and responsibility to promote epistemic endeavors of different sections of the society through its uniquely designed programs and initiatives. The engagement through IITGN-X is envisaged to impact and contribute to the development and advancement of human aspiration. IITGN-X strives to engage with industry, professionals, educational institutions, schools, research entities, government and non-government institutions/establishments, and think-tanks through its various programs at national and international level.

Classification of the IITGN-X activities:

Type-I: Professional Meetings and Activities

Any conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops are classified under this category. The purpose of these meetings and events is to enable IITGN faculty to share their expertise and research with their colleagues outside the Institute, funding agencies and the industries. The faculty engaging in these activities are encouraged to involve other faculty members from IITGN and outside, and use these platforms to promote their own research. Typical examples include but are not limited to the following:

 

  1. Scientific conferences/seminars/symposia/conclaves initiated by the Institute faculty. It includes activities of the IITGN Centers/Initiatives.
  2. Meetings for governmental funding agencies for instance, PAC meeting for DST-SERB
  3. Workshops related to professional practice and/or research
  4. Activities as part of the sponsored (research) projects like SPARC, VAJRA etc.

Type-II: Individual Centric Programs

These include activities that the faculty pursue in their own individual capacities in order to share their knowledge and research expertise with the external agencies, including industry professionals and students. These activities are conducted in a narrow area of work, by IITGN faculty for industry and academia, either online/offline at IITGN or at an external location. Typical examples include but are not limited to the following:

 

  1. Courses and training programs for external participants in the domain of research/ expertise of the faculty
  2. Activities conducted as part of the sponsored projects like GIAN, Accelerate Vigyan etc.

Type-III: Institutional Projects and Programs

These are the activities that are of interest of the Institute and geared towards providing a platform for dissemination of knowledge and expertise with various external parties. Many non-career faculty are expected to leverage these activities to generate funds for the Institute. Typically, these activities include but are not limited to the following:

 

  1. Activities, including training programs, courses, etc. conducted by IITGN centres.
  2. Certification courses and programs along the lines of Executive Education.
  3. Training programs for instrument usage like, TEM, SEM, XRD, NMR etc.
  4. Programs conducted on the request of external agencies to the Institute/centre like, Maritime boards, Forest departments, Municipal corporations, Educational institutions, etc.
  5. Activities related to the Institute’s community outreach, like NEEV etc.
  6. Any activity that cannot be classified under Type-I and Type-II.

e-Masters Courses

Energy Policy and Regulation

Energy Policy & Regulation is of critical importance in shaping the welfare of the economies and society of any country. The objective of Regulatory policy is to ensure that Regulation works effectively, and efficiently and must be in the public interest. India’s National Electricity Policy aims for reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound electricity for all.

Industrial Safety Engineering

Coming soon.

 

 

Data Science for Decision Making

The master’s in Data Science for Decision Making (DSDM) program at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, represents a pioneering endeavor in data science education. In an age marked by remarkable advances in data sciences, there remains a formidable challenge – effectively translating this knowledge into informed decision-making. It is here that DSDM emerges as a beacon of innovation and insight.

Focus School

Geotechnical Infrastructure Design

It is 14 week certification program designed to provide opportunities to work on real life projects for infrastructural development especially focusing on the geotechnical design aspects. The program caters to need of industry readiness in future professionals through working with industry partners, use of design software and exposure to uncertainties involved in real projects.