IIT Delhi Hosts 17th Edition Of “Open House”
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has hosted the 17th edition of the annual Open House event which was designed to inspire young minds towards Science and Technology.
With around 35000-4000 students from 58 students and colleges across the Delhi-NCR region, this year’s Open House has received an overwhelming response. The annual event was successful in providing an insight into path-breaking research works, student projects, and the numerous advanced facilities and laboratories available at IIT Delhi.
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An extensive collection of around 250 innovative research projects were on display at the Open House. The IIT Delhi faculty and students had showcased their work to the visitors through live demos, posters, and 3-minute research presentations, making complex research accessible and engaging for young audiences.
The event had featured live demonstrations of various landmarks projects, which underscored the IIT Delhi’s role in areas such as Al in healthcare, quantum technology, and semiconductor advancements.
Among the key attractions, IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi stall was stood out. The visitors were informed about the IITD-AD admission procedure, hostel facilities, ongoing UG and PG courses, associated laboratory facilities, attractive scholarships, and allowances to travel home. In 2025, new academic programs are expected to be launched along with several research initiatives at IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi, the institute’s first international campus.
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The other notable projects displayed included AI-based project for detecting gallbladder cancer from ultrasound images, aimed at saving lives through early, non-invasive diagnosis. Other standout projects included a Laser-Based Solid-State Lighting System for efficient white light, a smart walking stick enhancing mobility for the elderly, and a Portable Microscopic Air Quality Monitoring and Bioaerosol Imaging System for real-time environmental monitoring. Additional innovations included 5G Authentication and Key Agreement Protocol on XBee for secure communications, Rapid Testing Kits for food and environmental applications, Atoms at Play: Molecular Dynamics Simulations to explore atomic interactions, and Mapping our Galaxy from Within to understand cosmic structures. This project highlighted IIT Delhi’s commitment to bridging theoretical research and real-world applications, creating solutions with tangible societal impact.
