Patent Granted for Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for Enhanced Signal Reflection and Beam Steering
A patent has been granted to IIITB COMET Foundation, IIIT-Bangalore, and IIT Roorkee for “Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for Enhanced Signal Reflection and Beam Steering.” The innovation focuses on enhancing wireless network performance by dynamically controlling electromagnetic wave reflection, especially in non-line-of-sight environments. The work was carried out under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
IIIT-B Students won at the DP World National Hackathon 2026
Integrated M.Tech. students from IIIT-Bangalore secured first place at the DP World National Hackathon, held at BITS Hyderabad from April 2 to 5, 2026. The winning team, Dhad Dhad Dhad, comprising Siddeshwar Kagatikar, Bhavya K., Tanish Pathania, Vrajnandak Nangunoori, and Dikshant Mahawar, was recognised for developing an innovative technology-driven solution to a complex logistics challenge.
The hackathon focused on optimizing port yard operations by minimizing crane movements and reducing operational costs through intelligent container placement – an issue central to improving efficiency in modern supply chain systems.
Addressing this challenge, the team developed Project Nexus, an AI-powered yard optimization system designed to bring real-world operational context into decision-making. The solution incorporated a dynamic knowledge graph, representing each container as a node and integrating it with real-world entities such as trucks, highways, and operational signals including hazards and delays. Real-time contextual updates fed into the system, enabling adaptive planning and improved decision-making.
A key feature of Project Nexus was its Graph RAG pipeline, which computed priority weights for containers, combined with a mathematical optimization engine that determined the most efficient yard placement strategies. The system demonstrated how artificial intelligence and advanced computational methods can be applied to solve practical industrial challenges.
IIIT-B Integrated M.Tech. Students Win Best Paper Award at ICRACE 2026
On 23rd and 24th April, Our Integrated M.Tech. students Nikunj Mahajan , Ivan Bhargava and Kanav Bhardwaj received the Best Paper Award at the ICRACE 2026 Conference held at Wadia College of Engineering, Pune.
Their research paper, “Predictive Autoscaling of ML Workloads using Prophet and LSTM,” was presented as part of their project elective under the guidance of Prof. B. Thangaraju. The work focused on improving the scalability and efficiency of machine learning workloads through predictive modeling techniques.
IIIT-B Student’s Research Paper was Selected for Presentation and Panel Discussion at SWE Local Conference
On 9 – 10 April, Our Integrated M.Tech. student, Mannat Kaur Bagga, represented IIIT-Bangalore at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Local Conference held at Sheraton Hotel.
Her research paper was selected among numerous submissions, and she spoke as a panelist on “Relationship Wellness: Hidden Catalyst to Growth.” Mannat was also the youngest speaker on the panel, sharing the stage with professionals from across the country.
IIIT-B Organises Earth Day Photography Competition on “Our Power, Our Planet” Theme
On 22nd April, IIIT-Bangalore organized a photography competition under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” celebrating nature and sustainability through creative perspectives from across the campus.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and staff, with entries capturing the beauty of the campus and the importance of environmental consciousness.
Winners:
- First Prize: Syamala Venkat Santosh Reddy (B.Tech., 2nd Year)
- Second Prize: Vighneshwar Hegde (Manager – Finance)
- Third Prize: Yagateela Hamish Sri (B.Tech., 1st Year)
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