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*IIT Kharagpur Receives GYTI-2024 Appreciation Award for Sustainable 3D Printed Ceramic Innovation*
Kharagpur | New Delhi 11th Feb 2026 – The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has been honoured with the prestigious Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) 2024 Appreciation Award at a ceremony held at CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi. The recognition underscores IIT Kharagpur’s continued leadership in sustainable, socially relevant, and cutting-edge technological innovation.
The awarded research, titled “Manufacturing of 3D Printed SiSiC Ceramic Prototypes Using Sustainable Raw Materials, Including Customised Bio-Carbon Obtained from Microalgal Biomass of Carbon Sequestration Process and Optimised Recycled SiC from Industrial Waste,” presents an innovative approach to advanced ceramic manufacturing. The work integrates bio-carbon derived from microalgal biomass—developed through carbon sequestration processes—with recycled silicon carbide recovered from industrial waste streams. This pioneering methodology not only enhances material performance but also promotes circular economy principles, resource efficiency, and industrial sustainability.
The research was carried out by Ms Joydeepa Taran, MS Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, with significant contributions from Mr Rajarshi Bhar, PhD Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering. The project was conducted under the guidance of Prof. Brajesh Kumar Dubey, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering and Dean (Campus & Community Development), IIT Kharagpur, and Prof. Chandra Sekhar Tiwary, Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Kharagpur. The initiative was further strengthened through academic–industry collaboration with Dr. Ranjan Pradhan, Chief Scientific Advisor (Head – CCU&S), Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.
The GYTI 2024 Award Ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries. Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, attended as the Chief Guest. The event was chaired in online mode by Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, Former Director General of CSIR and Chairman of the Reliance New Energy Council. Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta, Director, CSIR–National Physical Laboratory, and Prof. P. V. M. Rao, Dean, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Design, also addressed the gathering, emphasising the transformative potential of student-led innovations in nation-building.
Instituted by SRISTI (Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions) in collaboration with the Honey Bee Network, the GYTI Awards recognise outstanding student innovators across engineering, science, technology, design, agriculture, pharmacy, and applied sciences. The awards celebrate frugal innovation, socially relevant technological advancement, and breakthroughs that push the technological frontier while remaining sustainable and accessible.
The recognition of this innovation from IIT Kharagpur reaffirms the Institute’s commitment to advancing sustainable materials research, promoting responsible manufacturing practices, and fostering solutions aligned with national and global sustainability goals.
IIT Kharagpur congratulates the research team and collaborators on this significant achievement and remains steadfast in its mission to develop technologies that combine scientific excellence with societal impact.
Thank You
Pratik Dama
Public Relations Officer
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur,
Kharagpur, West Bengal, India – 721302
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