A tradition of uncompromising quality-concern has put the Institute in good treads and, over the last decade, several government and non-government funding agencies like MNRE, MHRD, CSIR, DST, DeitY, DAE, DBT, BRNS, DRDO, ISRO, UNICEF, AICTE, UGC, Tata Steel, IBM have come forward to sponsor Research Projects to the faculty members of the IIEST. Presently the Institute is putting a purposeful thrust on collaborative and sponsored research. In the recent past IIEST, Shibpur shared its research accomplishments with IISc (ACRC) Bangalore, IBM, TATA Steel, SAIL, Infosys, DRDL, BRNS, CPRI, TCS, etc. In order to enhance the level of intellectual productivity and efficacy, the Institute has established a Research and Consultancy Cell (R&C Cell) of which the principal objective is to facilitate, on behalf of the Institute, coordination in administration, managerial, liaison, monitoring, etc. of sponsored research and consultancy work within the ambit of the administrative framework of the Institute. This allows research workers to devote more time to research properly without bothering much on not-too-technical but no-less-important other aspects of the projects undertaken.
Earth Science, CSIR, ISRO, DRDO, Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Defense, DAE-BRNS, TATA Steel
and international funding agencies like CIDA, USAID, DelPHE, SANEI, UKRI-RCUK etc. bear
testimony to the quality of research programs carried out at the Institute. In the year 2019-20,
38 new projects were sanctioned to the institute with an amount of Rs. 14.4 Cr. from different
funding agencies.
The faculty members of the Institute are also actively engaged in consultancy works required to
fulfill the necessities of the Government / Private agencies. In 2019-20, total 75 new
consultancy works were sanctioned with an amount of Rs. 4.74 Cr. from different agencies
including Kolkata Municipal Corporation, West Bengal Medical Services Corporation Limited,
P.W.DTE, Govt. of West Bengal, Haldia Development Authority, IIT Kharagpur, Weastern Coalfields Limited, Larsen & Toubro Limited, ITD Cementation India Ltd., Coal India Limited,
Kolkata Port Trust, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Hooghly
River Bridge Commissioners, Second Vivekananda Bridge, Visva Bharati University, Mackintosh
Burn Limited, ECL, Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority, Gorkhaland Territorial
Administration, Bridge and Roof Co. (India) Ltd., The Singareni Collieries Company Limited
(SCCL), Eastern Coalfields Limited, Mackintosh Burn Limited, Western Coalfields Limited,
Hindalco Industries Ltd., PDCL etc.
A total no. of about 300 research projects worth more than Rs. 140 Cr. and about 550
consultancy projects amounting to about Rs. 55 Cr. sanctioned to the Institute during the
period of 2011 – October 2020.
Some highlights of ongoing activities:
The Research and Consultancy Cell is the single channel for diverse externally funded research
and industrial consultancy project at the Institute. In consonance with the 'Make in India' thrust
of the Government and in tune with the technology roadmap of the country the Cell has geared
up to play a greater role to act as the hinge point for multi and interdisciplinary mega research
work. A tradition of uncompromising quality-concern has put the Institute in good treads and,
over the last few years, a good number of government and non-government funding agencies
have come forward to sponsor research activity which bears testimony to the quality of
research programs carried out at the Institute. Presently the Institute is putting a purposeful
thrust on collaborative research both at national and international level.
Casting a glance at its academic departments, the Institute can boast of commendable
performance of its faculty members and research scholars, particularly their quality research
output which is reflected by a significant number of publications in peer-reviewed national and
international journals. On an average, institute publishes 1000+ publications annually (Web of
Science & Scopus, average 2500+ annual citations). Institute shares its research
accomplishments with other institutes, research organizations and industry.
Institute is also encouraging patent filling, more stress on establishment of academic and
research collaboration with International and National institutes/R&D organization,
emphasising on innovative product development and corporate interaction. Over the last few
years, in tune with the Institute policy of strengthening national and international
collaboration, the Institute has signed quite a number of MoUs with various academic/
research/ government organisations and Industry houses. In 2018-19, institute signed 2 MoUs
with Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad and Bharat Petroleum
Corporation Ltd. MoU signed with BPCL on 19th March 2019 for Vocational Training on 6
modules for 250 youth. MoU has been signed with CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research
Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), Kolkata on 26th July, 2019 to promote collaborative research and to
facilitate the exchange of ideas, development of new knowledge and to enhance high quality
research acumen. Institute also signed MoU with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (Lead
organisation: Newcastle University) for international project on intractable challenges faced by
developing countries. MoU has been signed with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,
Government of India for upgrading laboratory facility for green energy. IIEST signed a MoU on
15th October 2020 with IBM India Pvt. Ltd. for faculty development program, technical
interaction and exchange, guidance of projects etc.
7 nos. of SPARC Projects have been sanctioned in the FY 2019-20. Dr. Takahiro Iizuka (Hiroshima
University), Prof. Hans Juergen Mattausch (Hiroshima University), Prof. Krishnendu Chakrabarty
(Duke University), Dr. Arijit Banerjee (University of Illinois, Urbana Champagne) and Prof.
Kaushik Roy (Purdue University) visited institute and delivered talks.
Centre for Excellence for Green Energy and Sensors System (CEGESS) has been recognized by
Ministry of New Renewable Energy (MNRE) and also by DST Solar Hub with an objective to
perform research and development on large scale silicon solar photovoltaic cells, modules and
systems including design, fabrication and characterization using novel materials and methods
for which financial support has been sanctioned by DST (GoI) in the FY 2018-19.
The Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India through the Central Council of Research in Homeopathy
has sanctioned the establishment of Dr. Bholanath Chakroborty Fundamental Research
Laboratory on Homeopathy with an objective to undertake focused, evidence-based research
on homeopathy formulation and validate their mode of action. The Fundamental Research
Laboratory Centre under Healthcare Science and Technology (CHST) is poised to house several
high-end equipments and will act as a coordinating centre for different researchers across the
country interested in scientific evaluation of medicines belonging to this AYUSH system.
Institute has received multi-institutional research project from DBT, Govt of India in association
with IISc Bangalore, IIT Kanpur etc. for design and manufacturing of orthopaedic implants. DST SERB has sanctioned Nanomission project on 3D printing of polymer composites for patient-specific bone tissue engineering and a multi-institutional project on ‘Bioprinting of 3D retina on microfluidic chip. Work is also underway of a multi-institutional project to develop low cost
bench-top microscope for early screening of cervical cancer under DST, IDP program.
Collaborative projects are also carried out with CGCRI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur and AIIMS New
Delhi etc. on different healthcare problems like isolation of active molecules from plants against
cancer, RNA delivery and developing vascularised engineered constructs to overcome a major
bottleneck in tissue engineering.
Mining Department was awarded a consultancy work for third party monitoring of mine closure
activity of 43 mines of Bharat Coking Coal Limited.
A collaborative research hub being executed by a research consortium led by New Castle
University, UK in partnership with 24 institutions across the globe including IIEST, Shibpur with
financial support from Research Council UK (RCUK) under the Global Challenges Research Fund
for the project "GCRF Living Deltas Hub" with an objective to tackle complex challenges of delta
degradation and loss of resilience through a trans-disciplinary framework by capturing changing
delta trajectories, quantify climate induced threats and develop solutions to realize sustainable development goals (SDGs) and address the challenges of the delta regions of Ganges-Brahamaputra-Meghna.
Technology Development Initiative of MHRD and DST, Government of India has sanctioned
impacting research innovation and technology (IMPRINT-2) involving Tata Steel as the
participating collaborating industry. Apart from this, Tata Steel has also sanctioned two
metallurgy related research projects to the institute.
The Institute also received sanction of another MHRD & ICMR sponsored IMPRINT project in
the area of extreme point of care diagnostics on a CD.
Institute has also taken initiative to develop Central Research Facilities (CRF) which includes
high end computing, high end software for design, analysis and fabrication as well as high cost
equipment for fabrication and characterization.
The following chart provides an idea about the no. of new sponsored research and consultancy
projects sanctioned in the FY 2011-12 till October 2020
Besides the conventional fields of technology and science, the Institute in recent years has brought many frontier areas of S&T under the purview of its sponsored research activities. Some of such areas are as follows:
Major augmentation in infrastructure for facilitating academic, research and administrative activities has been undertaken.
IIEST is an institution of international standard and is producing quality manpower for the strategic sector of research and development in our country, research laboratories, modern industries, and also quality teachers for the Institutions of Engineering and Science Education. This reflects the aspirations of the people of India from us.
The world today faces extraordinary challenges and opportunities in several areas, such as energy, healthcare, water and environment, advanced material, fabrics, transportation, and telecommunication. The solutions to the challenges in each of these areas need an interdisciplinary approach. Today's students must be ready to approach and solve the most pressing global problems with an unbiased, innovative, and independent mind. Our Institute today strives hard to contribute significantly in each of these areas.
The clock tower of the Institute has witnessed the growth and development of one of the earliest engineering Institutes in the country. The tower reminds us of our obligations and responsibilities towards our future generations by ensuring a healthy, strong, and self-reliant India. With a deep sense of gratitude for our glorious past and strong conviction for a brighter future, we reaffirm our commitment by dedicating ourselves to the service of the nation.
Centre for Excellence for Green Energy and Sensors System (CEGESS) has been recognized by
Ministry of New Renewable Energy (MNRE) and also by DST Solar Hub with an objective to
perform research and development on large scale silicon solar photovoltaic cells, modules and
systems including design, fabrication and characterization using novel materials and methods.
Two major nationally important projects under Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Energy Mission (JNNSM)
on thin-film silicon solar cells and PV systems sponsored by MNRE, Govt. of India and Solar
Photovoltaic Hub at IIEST sponsored by DST, Govt. of India were completed at CEGESS. In the
year 2018-19, DST (GoI) has sanctioned another project for DST Solar PV HUB at IIEST Shibpur.
The Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, through the Central Council of Research in Homeopathy
has sanctioned the establishment of Dr. Bholanath Chakroborty Fundamental Research
Laboratory on Homeopathy to undertake focused, evidence-based research on homeopathy
formulation and validate their mode of action. The Fundamental Research Laboratory Centre,
under Healthcare Science and Technology (CHST), is poised to house several high-end types of
equipment and will act as a coordinating center for different researchers across the country
interested in the scientific evaluation of medicines belonging to this AYUSH system. CHST is also
involved in a DBT, Govt of India, funded a multi-institutional project in association with IISc
Bangalore, IIT Kanpur, etc. for design and manufacturing of orthopedic implants. DST SERB has
sanctioned the Nanomission project on 3D printing of polymer composites for patient-specific
bone tissue engineering and a multi-institutional project on 'Bio-printing of 3D retina on
microfluidic chip' (with NIT Raipur). Work is also underway to develop a low-cost benchtop
microscope with NIT Rourkela and Medical College, Kolkata for early screening of cervical
cancer under DST, IDP program. Collaborative projects are also carried out with CGCRI Kolkata,
IIT Kharagpur, and AIIMS New Delhi, etc. on different healthcare problems like isolation of
active molecules from plants against cancer, RNA delivery and developing vascularized
engineered constructs to overcome a major bottleneck in tissue engineering.
IIEST in collaboration with Tata Steel is engaged in developing advanced high strength steel and
received sanction for IMPRINT-2 project from MHRD & DST, Government of India. Separately,
Tata Steel is also working with Metallurgy & Materials Engineering Department through
sponsored research projects.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GoI has sanctioned 3 projects to
Electrical Engineering Department under NaMPET-III scheme.
In 2017-18, Institute received 33 nos. of new sponsored research projects with a sanctioned
amount of Rs.7.38 Cr. Almost all the Departments, Schools and Centres received such
sponsored projects. Significant funding came from organizations/ agencies like the Department
of Science and Technology, Government of India; The Royal Society UK; Tata Steel. Ltd.; Murata
Business Engineering (India); UNICEF, IC-IMPACTS, Canada; The Institution of Engineers (India);
the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research; the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India; Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL);
Electrosteel Castings Ltd. (ECL); Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA); Dept. of
Biotechnology, Indian Council of Medical Research, Dept. of Health Research. Thrust areas of
sponsored research included (i) High energy density permanent magnet, (ii) Motor drives (iii)
Pollution control of the river Ganges, (iv) Clean energy (v) New Peptide-based synthetic self-
replicating system, (vi) Fundamental research in homeopathy (vii) Flexible supercapacitors (viii)
Extreme Point of Care Diagnostics on a CD etc.
In 2018-19, a total of 26 new sponsored projects from DST, DBT, Electrosteel Casting Limited,
Digital India Corporation, DST-FIST, Indian Council of Medical Research, UNICEF, Ministry of
Earth Science, CSIR etc. have been approved with a total sanctioned amount of Rs. 33.56 Cr.
Titles of a few important research projects include: i) Flexible polymer nanocomposite films for
energy generation and microwave shielding applications. ii) Performance optimization organic
solar cells. iii) Scaling up WASH approach in schools in Purulia District. iv) DST Solar PV Hub
Phase - II. v) Study of seismic failure possibilities of earthen dams and embankments by
dynamic and response analysis etc. In 2018-19, about 134 projects were running in the institute
and 23 projects have been completed.
In 2019-20, total 39 new sponsored projects (MHRD-SPARC, DST, DST-FIST, SERB, DBT, CSIR,
UKRI-RCUK, WB-DST, WB Pollution Control Board etc.) have been approved with a total
sanctioned amount of about Rs. 14.4 Cr. About 155 projects were running in the institute
during this period sponsored by various funding agencies like SERB, SPARC, DST, BRNS, CSIR,
DBT, UNICEF, ICMR, IC-IMPACTS, IMPRINT, TATA STEEL, WBPDCL, DIC-MLA(VIS), NMPB-MOA,
PHED-GOWB, MURATA, NRDC, MoES, DST-SAIF, DEITY-MCIT, MNRE UKRI, etc. In 2019-20, 45
projects have been completed.
Over the last few years, in tune with the Institute policy of strengthening national and
international collaboration, the Institute has signed MoUs with various academic/ research/
government organizations and Industry houses. In 2017-18, Institute signed MoU with BHEL,
TATA Steel, Murata Business Engineering, TATA Motors Ltd. In 2018-19, the Institute signed 2
MoUs with the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad and Bharat
Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Important funding agencies like Kolkata Municipal Corporation, West Bengal Medical Services
Corporation Limited, P.W.DTE, Govt. of West Bengal, Haldia Development Authority, IIT
Kharagpur, Weastern Coalfields Limited, Larsen & Toubro Limited, ITD Cementation India Ltd.,
Coal India Limited, Kolkata Port Trust, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation
Limited, Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners, Second Vivekananda Bridge, Visva Bharati
University, Mackintosh Burn Limited, ECL, Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority,
Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, Bridge and Roof Co. (India) Ltd., Singareni Collieries
Company Limited (SCCL), Eastern Coalfields Limited, Mackintosh Burn Limited, Western
Coalfields Limited, Hindalco Industries Ltd., PDCL etc are providing many significant
consultancy activities.
Some major consultancy projects in 2019-20 include:
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| Funding Agency | Title of the Project |
|---|---|
| Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. | Process developments for isolation of starch and tannin from sal cake. |
| UGC, New Delhi | Study on production of single cell protein for food and feed application from waste fruits. |
| Department of Food Processing and Horticulture, Govt of West Bengal. | Creation of infrastructural facilities for running degree course in food processing technology. |
| GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited), Kolkata, Govt. of India undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. | Social out-reach programmes. |
| Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (Department of Ministry of Food & Public Distribution), Directorate of Vanaspati, Vegetable Oils & Fats, New Delhi. | Development of technology to make low cost nutritionally effective ‘ready to eat’ protein rich human food from oil seeds or deoiled edible seed cakes (seed meals) by coextrusion with cereals. |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Mumbai | Provide vocational training to unemployed youth on various Module/Trades under CSR activity. |
Created: 23 November 2019