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| Bagchi School of Public Health: Paving the Way for Interdisciplinary Research on Public Health |
The burden of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), stemming from trends such as sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and associated risk factors, is resulting in an alarming rise in morbidity and mortality both in India and globally. This was the central theme of a panel discussion among public health experts organised by Ahmedabad University on the occasion of announcement of its Bagchi School of Public Health. The School has been named in honour of eminent philanthropists Susmita and Subroto Bagchi, whose contribution of a transformative grant of INR 55 crores to the School will enable it to become a global leader in public health education and research. Research undertaken at the Bagchi School will focus on discovering sustainable health solutions to improve lifestyle, clinical practice, policy, and the environment.
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| Class of 2028: Diversity and Aspiration to Excel |
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"Where diversity is celebrated," "Where futures are made," "Where capabilities are built," and "Where students can explore" - these phrases exemplify what Ahmedabad University means for the incoming students. The Class of 2028 at Ahmedabad University represents a diverse group of students from 21 Indian States and Union Territories, as well as seven countries. The incoming class also exhibits a healthy gender composition, with about 50 per cent of the students being women. What has attracted these students to Ahmedabad University?
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| Recycling Glass Can Enhance Energy Efficiency, Reduce Environmental Impact |
Li-ion batteries have emerged as an efficient energy storage device due to their applications in electric vehicles and portable electronic devices. This led to the study of increasing the Li-storage capacity and outperforming the traditional material by replacing graphite with silicon anode. Waste glass, often discarded in landfills, can be recycled into silicon nanomaterials, promoting efficient energy storage and reducing landfill waste. Ahmedabad University Professors Sridhar Dalai and Snigdha Khuntia and research candidate Moulie Ghosh designed a laboratory instrument to synthesise silicon nanomaterial from laboratory waste glass for which the team received a patent from the Government of India's Patent Office.
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| Advanced Technological Intervention to Improve Survival Predictions for Glioma Patients |
The treatment of patients with a severe brain tumour called glioma, which is characterised by poor prognosis and low survival rates, can be better planned through the prediction of survival days (SDs) for the patients. A team of professors at Ahmedabad University has made strides in this direction by studying the development of a robust feature set (data points) to accurately predict SDs for glioma patients.
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| “Interdisciplinarity Is the Key to Problem-solving,” says Dean James of Wharton School |
Dean James of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with a background in organisational psychology, is now leading the prestigious management school as its first female dean. During her visit to Ahmedabad University, she spoke about the applied benefits of interdisciplinary learning. She shared her insights on the role of education in addressing global challenges, the necessity of gender diversity in the workplace, the pursuit of responsible research, and the potential synergies between the Wharton School and Ahmedabad University.
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| Ahmedabad University is a leading private, non-profit research university in India offering students a liberal education focused on interdisciplinary learning, practice orientation, and research thinking. Established in 2009, the University has four Schools and eight Centres: |
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