IIT Roorkie

Kusala Rajendran is an outstanding earth scientist and seismologist who was honoured with India’s first ever ‘National Award for Woman Scientist’ for Ocean Sciences and Technology and Atmospheric Sciences Technology last month.

A recent study by the students of IIT-R has identified a new enzyme from yak cheese which has the potential of enhancing the micronutrient value of a vegetarian diet.

An IIT-R researcher has come up with a novel bioreactor that will benefit the animal feed industry and can help control air and soil pollution.

The researchers at IIT Roorkie are conducting in-depth research on the drug piperazine, and have discovered its anti-viral properties could be used to tackle the disease.