How IIITH Is Making Memories In A Lab

On the heels of Masters student Kumar Neelabh’s return from the Computational NeuroScience Summer School held in Norway, we take a sneak peek at his area of research and other things brewing at the Memory and NeuroDynamics Lab.   At IIITH, the introductory course on Neural and Cognitive Modelling recommends a book by renowned neuroscientist, […]

IIITH’s Lab Captures it Right with 3D and 4D Digitization of Humans

With 3D digitization of humans, the Human Motion Capture lab at IIITH is not just facilitating the future of fashion but also actively contributing to the preservation of dance heritage. Here’s how.   Bharatnatyam dancers complete in their traditional gear may seem a little out of place in a technology lab. They’re here at the Centre […]

Accepting Human-like Digital Avatars as Friends or Colleagues

Audiences watching Polar Express, the first CGI musical fantasy reported a gamut of conflicting emotions. Somewhere between “Dang, this is some futuristic animation” to “Stop! Get me off this train” is where they experienced Uncanny Valley. IIITH student Medha Sharma’s research paper deep-dived into this strange phenomenon. “What do you do when your internet is […]

For A Quantum Leap In The Race

As part of the R&D Showcase held in March, IIITH facilitated a roundtable discussion on Quantum Science and Technology to brainstorm on where we are at and the way forward in terms of Quantum technology. Here’s a brief summary of the collective reflections.  Until recently quantum research and technology was of interest only to theoreticians. […]

The Importance of An Honest Headline

IIITH’s research reveals that readers don’t trust content with clickbait headlines; spend less time on them and that online Hindi content suffers from the same malaise.  Here’s What Will Happen If This Heatwave Doesn’t Abate!  With unrelenting temperatures scorching most parts of India and bringing forth visions of hell, a headline like the above would […]

IIITH’s Innovation-focused strategy, a patently feel-good story

“One of the gold standards to measure your innovation is your ability to patent it. Does it have scope to be globally accepted and recognized? This is something that you owe to yourself” believes Prakash Yalla, Head of IIITH’s Product Labs who spoke about the recently concluded felicitation of patent-holders by the Institute. The icing […]

How To Become An Independent Researcher 

If you thought that a PhD after a Bachelors degree is only possible abroad, think again. Here’s how and why anyone with a stellar academic record and a penchant for cutting-edge research can embark on a journey of doctoral research at IIITH.  Kajal Sanklecha was about 6 months into her first job at a fintech […]

How IIITH Is Making A Case For Clean Air

Knowledge is everything. IIITH researchers show how actionable insights on all facets of air pollution can help – from empowering citizens to make informed choices on where to reside to assisting the government in mitigating its health risks. A contractor of a road-widening project that was recently underway near a government school in Gopanpally, Hyderabad, […]

IIITH Team Proposes Scalable Model To Obtain Popular Paths For Road Networks

Novel approach uses frequent pattern mining to identify most popular routes in lieu of shortest routes to reach a destination. Every time we use an application like say, Google Maps to find the quickest way of getting to a destination, what kicks in is the shortest path algorithm. However, in some situations, the shortest path […]