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 collaborations in the areas of mutual interest.
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, emphasized the importance of initiating joint research through student collaborations at multiple levels. Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph, Pro Vice Chancellor of IIST, outlined the potential areas of collaboration between the two institutes.
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 commands significant global impact, reflected in an h-index of 66 and more than 18,000 citations. He has been listed in the Stanford list of the world's top 2% scientists for five consecutive years (2020-2025).
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is establishing Adi Karmayogi Student Chapters across India’s premier institutions, including IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs, Central Universities, and other leading institutes. These Chapters aim to inspire, mentor, and empower youth, linking them with platforms of learning, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and social transformation.
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 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book edited by Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph, Pro Vice-Chancellor, IIST.
ISBN: Paperback 978-0-443-24061-4 | E-Book 978-0-443-24060-7
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, Thiruvananthapuram). This volume presents state- of-the-art research and perspectives from the International Conference on Advances in Aerospace and Energy (IAES 2024).
Dr. Gomathi and Mr. Shashank Rao from IIST have been granted patent for “Atmospheric Pressure Nitrogen Plasma Treated Metal-Organic Frameworks for Carbon Dioxide Capture”. Inventors have developed a novel plasma surface modification technique for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that significantly enhancescarbon dioxide capture. This fast, eco-friendly process avoids harsh chemicals and marks a sustainable carbon capture. The innovation offers a greener alternative to conventional methods and holds promise for critical environmental and space applications.
News in the Malayala Manorama newspaper on 15th September 2025, about the photographs of Lunar Eclipse captured at IIST by students Mr. Muhammad Rafi (PhD) and Mr. Paramveer Singh (2nd year B-Tech)
Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, IIST, delivered a distinguished talk titled "Celebrating Space Day with Aditya L1 Mission" as part of the National Space Day celebrations at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Thiruvananthapuram.
Dr. Anish Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, along with his collaborators from IITD, have receievd Ali H Nayfeh Best Paper Award for the paper with title “Effect of Friction and Stiffness Nonlinearity on Vibrations of a Disc Brake Caliper and Its Control Prospects” presenetd in the Fourth International Nonlinear Dynamics Conference (NODYCON 2025) 2025, held in New Jersy, USA during 22-25th June 2025.
IIST has signed an MoU with the Kerala Police Cyber Division on 13 th August 2025, to work together on drone security, spoofing, and radar related applications. Sri. Ankit Asokan IPS, Superintendent of Police and Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, IIST signed the MoU. This partnership will combine IIST’s expertise in communication and signal processing with the Kerala Police’s practical e perience to strengthen cyber and homeland security. The collaboration will include joint research, demonstrations, and training to tackle new challenges in drone and cyber security.
Select a date to view events.