IIT Hyderabad

IIT Hyderabad builds affordable light gas gun for high‑speed impact testing

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad have developed a compact, low‑cost light gas gun that can fire projectiles at speeds up to 0.8 km per second, enabling controlled high‑speed impact testing in the lab. The student‑led project, built using PVC pipes at around ₹50,000, offers a far more affordable alternative to conventional defence‑grade testing systems.

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DNP Establishes Second Overseas R&D Base in IIT Hyderabad, India

DNP to open second overseas R&D base at IIT Hyderabad to boost innovation in mobility and healthcare

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) will launch a new research and development base at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) in April 2026, becoming its second overseas R&D hub after the Netherlands. The center will focus on joint research in mobility—especially wireless power systems for electric vehicles—and in medical healthcare, including advanced synthesis routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients

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Edward Nathan Varghese, has set a new benchmark at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH) by securing a record job offer of ₹2.5 crore from Optiver, Netherlands.

IIT Hyderabad Achieves Milestone: Student Lands ₹2.5 Crore Job Offer, Optiver’s Record-Breaking Deal

Edward Nathan Varghese, a 21-year-old IIT Hyderabad student, made history by receiving a ₹2.5 crore job offer from Optiver. Set to join in July, this record-breaking package surpasses all previous offers at the institute, showcasing his exceptional talent and the growing appeal of IITH graduates in the global job market.

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