The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved the name of M. S. Krishnan, a pioneering Indian geologist, for a 3.5-billion-year-old crater on Mars. The crater lies in a region where evidence of ancient glaciation has been scientifically established. The naming Know More

Prof Dipankar Banerjee, Vice-Chancellor, IIST visited the Space Applications Centre (SAC - ISRO), Ahmedabad, during two days – 26 and 27 Nov 2025 and carried out extensive discussions. Prof Banerjee met Dr. Nilesh Desai, Director, SAC and discussed regarding areas of Know More

Dr. Gigy J Alex, Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is set to offer Swayam course in NPTEL, titled "Science Fiction Studies". This comprehensive course explores Science Fiction as a literary and cinematic genre, examining its impact on Know More

A research paper titled “Flexible Printed Biosensor for Selective and Enhanced Sensing of Histidine by a Pyrolysis-Free Green Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Quantum Dots” authored by Dr. K. Y Sandhya, Dr. Saisree S, and Dhrishya V, from Department of Chemistry in collaboration Know More

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) invites ONLINE applications for Assistant Professor in different areas of specialization namely Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Mathematics and Physics. For detailed advertisement and online application, please Know More

Ms. Sona Babu, a Research Scholar in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, has received the Best Paper Award in the track “Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement” for her paper titled “Hybrid Metaheuristics for Pareto-based Bi-objective Optimization in Know More

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology envisions the integration of Space Technology and Space Science educational programs with basic and applied research to meet the national R&D requirements of science and technology in general, and of the Indian Space Know More

A collaborative research paper by Prof. KY Sandhya and Dr. Arya Nair JS from the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with Prof. Sabu Thomas, Prof. Nandakumar Kalarikkal, and Dr. Parvathy Know More

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) envisions basic and applied research for meeting the national R&D requirements of Science and Technology in general and the Indian Space Programme in particular. The institute provides a vibrant research atmosphere Know More

Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Thiruvananthapuram and AZISTA Industries private Limited (AZISTA), Hyderabad on 1st November 2025 for collaborative engagement in areas of mutual interest and academic Know More

Mr. Suyash Mehta (M. Tech in Optical Engineering, 2023 – 2025 batch) who worked with Dr. Biswajit Pathak for his M. Tech project got selected for PhD position at the world class laboratory with full scholarship (University of Auckland, New Zealand). Mr. Mehta has Know More

In response to the invitation from the Additional secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the faculty coordinator, Dr.Chakravarthy P., and a student representative, Shri Satyajit Kaman of the Adi Karmayogi Student Chapter, IIST, attended the National Conclave on Adi Know More

Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, IIST, provided a deep dive into Aditya-L1 mission, India's dedicated solar observatory positioned at the Lagrange-1 point. Prof. Banerjee explained how the mission is crucial for continuously monitoring the Sun, having already Know More

Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Thiruvananthapuram and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC), Research Park, IIT Madras on 26 th September 2025 to enhance academic and research Know More

explore avenues for collaborative research to advance national goals. Among the key themes identified, research on Sustainable Infrastructure on the Moon and Beyond emerged as a priority, along with other promising areas. IIST Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dipankar Banerjee Know More

Ms. Amalu Shaji, a Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), has been awarded the Charles Wallace India Trust Short Term Research Grant. She is currently pursuing her research under the guidance of Dr. Gigy J. Alex in the Know More

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book edited by Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph, Pro Vice-Chancellor, IIST. Title: PEEK Blends And Composites: Synthesis, Process, And Apllications Editors: Kuruvilla Joseph, Suryasarathu Bose, Saritha Appukuttan, Battula Druga Know More

Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph, Pro Vice Chancellor, IIST, has been recognised in Stanford University's World Ranking of the Top 2% Scientists. He has nine books, more than 250 research papers in leading international journals and multiple patents to his credit. His work Know More

Delighted to share that Springer has announced the publication of the conference proceedings Advances in Aerospace and Energy, Volume I, edited by Dr. S. R. Shine (Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIST) and Dr. S. Sunil Kumar (Former DD, LPSC Know More