IIT Mandi Invites Entries for Anusandhan 2.0

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi is inviting applications from researchers and scholars for a comprehensive multidisciplinary research and innovation fair, Anusandhan 2.0, scheduled for 18 and 19 June 2024. This two-day event will convene leading scholars, researchers and industry experts from all IITs to present and discuss groundbreaking ideas and innovations.

Researchers and scholars are invited to participate in paper presentations, poster proposals and interactive sessions under the theme “Interdisciplinary Research: Goals for Sustainable Future.” Interested participants can submit their abstracts or full-length papers using the official website.

The last date for abstract submission is 5 June 2024, with the final registration deadline set for 7 June 2024. Authors of accepted papers must submit their full-length camera-ready versions by 15 June 2024.

Anusandhan 2.0 will cover a diverse range of fields, includin,g Engineering & Technology (Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing and Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Robotics, IKSMHA, Computer Science and AI&ML), Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Environmental Sciences), Medical Science (Healthcare, Mental Health, Physiology, and Medicine), Management and Humanities & Social Sciences (Economics, Literature, History, Sociology, Translation Studies, and Psychology).

Anusandhan 2.0 anticipates featuring over 20 distinguished speakers, including three keynote speakers who will share their insights and advancements in various multidisciplinary fields. These include, Ramancharla Pradeep Kumar, Director, CSIR-CBRI; Rama Shankar Verma, Director, MNNIT Allahabad, Formerly Professor, IIT Madras; N. P. Padhy, Director, MNIT Jaipur, Formerly Professor, IIT Roorkee; Animesh Biswas, Professor, IIT Kanpur, Ex-Director, NIT Rourkela; Arup Kumar Das, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee. In addition to the keynote speakers, experts from the industry and multiple alumni of IIT Mandi will hold talks and discussion sessions during the 2-day event.

The event will primarily concentrate on three thematic areas with multiple sub-themes encompassing key aspects of Engineering & Technologies, Fundamental Sciences, and Humanities & Social Sciences and Management. 
Exceptional presentations and exhibitions from each field and sub-theme will be recognized, nurturing a spirit of competitiveness and innovation.

At the end. a total of 18 prizes will be offered to the winners, including Rs. 44,000 and 18 coupons for purchasing books from Springer Publications. Top 3 prizes will be awarded for both PowerPoint and poster presentations. In addition to this, all participants will receive certificates.

Anusandhan 2.0 is dedicated to celebrating the vibrant research atmosphere and scholastic engagements at IIT Mandi. The fair aims to promote Himalayan engagement with research initiatives and hill-based events, attracting researchers from diverse fields such as Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering, and Management.