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Item Shrinking devices, expanding possibilities(Financial Express, 2025-12-13) Rao, V. RamgopalA 3-nanometre transistor is no longer science fiction; it is inside the phone in your pocket. Yet classical silicon is gasping. The next leap will come from nanoelectronics: new materials, new device physics, and integration at atomic precision. This includes today’s scaled CMOS, powering everything from AI chips to edge devices. This is not just about making chips smaller. It is about making them smarter, cheaper, and greener. The global nanoelectronics market, encompassing scaled CMOS semiconductors, sensors, and IoT edge devices, is heading toward $1 trillion by 2030. Nanosensors already detect a single virus particle. Ultra-low-power chips enable IoT networks that run for ten years on a coin cell. Flexible electronics printed on plastic will turn any surface into a display or a health monitor. From electric-vehicle powertrains to satellite constellations, every high-growth sector rides this wave.Item Perception parameter a black box in NIRF rankings’: BITS Pilani Group V-C Ramgopal Rao urges more transparency(The Indian Express, 2025-09-18) Rao, V. RamgopalWith BITS Pilani entering the top 10 in the ‘universities’ category of the NIRF rankings this year for the first time since 2016, Prof V Ramgopal Rao, its Group Vice-Chancellor pointed to what worked for the institution this year and the issues he thinks are to be addressed in the rankings. Prof Rao, who is a former director of IIT Delhi, and has been a faculty member at both IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi, co-authored a paper – ‘Unpacking Inconsistencies in the NIRF rankings’ – published in the journal Current Science last year. The paper raised concerns about the reliability of the rankings, flagging issues like the “subjective” nature of the ‘perception’ parameter that is included in the rankings, inadequate transparency in the methodology, and reliance on data that is self-reported by institutions.Item Rhodium-catalyzed functionalization and annulation of N-aryl phthalazinediones with allyl alcohols(Wiley, 2024-08) Sakhuja, RajeevA direct ortho-Csp2-H acylalkylation of 2-aryl-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-diones with unsubstituted and substituted allyl alcohols is achieved in high yields through Rh(III)-catalyzed C−H bond activation process. The additional employment of Cu(OAc)2⋅2H2O as an oxidant detour the reaction towards [4+1] annulation, producing 13-(2-oxopropyl)-13H-indazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-6,11-diones in moderate yields. Interestingly, Lawesson's reagent-mediated conditions accomplished intramolecular cyclization in ortho-(formylalkylated)-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-diones to produce diazepino[1,2-b]phthalazine-diones in moderate yields. Furthermore, allyl alcohol showcased distinct reactivity in presence of different additives to produce ortho-allylated, oxidative and non-oxidative [4+2] annulated products.Item UGC eases hiring contract teachers, opens V-C post to non-academics too(The Indian Express, 2025-01-07) The Indian ExpressIn a major overhaul of the process of appointment of leaders in higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) issued new rules Monday which effectively give Governors in states broader powers in appointing Vice-Chancellors and opened the position to industry experts and public sector veterans, thus breaking from the tradition of selecting only academicians. According to government sources, if approved as is, the new regulations will give Chancellors greater control over Vice-Chancellor selection. This will likely have significant ramifications for Opposition-ruled states such as Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala, where the government and Governor (who serves as Chancellor of state universities) are currently locked in disputes over the top academic appointment process. The new draft regulations — titled ‘University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025’ — have also removed the cap on contract teacher appointments. The 2018 regulations had limited such appointments to 10 per cent of an institution’s total faculty positions. The new rules will be finalised after the higher education regulator receives public feedback on the draft. “The Chancellor/Visitor shall constitute the Search-cum-Selection Committee comprising three experts,” the new regulations state. Earlier, the regulations mentioned that the selection for the post of Vice-Chancellor should be through proper identification by a panel of 3–5 persons formed by a Search-cum-Selection Committee but did not specify who would constitute the committee.Item BITS Pilani celebrates convocation 2024, over 15,000 degrees awarded(The Times of India, 2024-11-12) The Times of IndiaThe BITS Pilani convocation marked the graduation of more than 15,000 students, showcasing outstanding academic and research achievements while strengthening its bonds with industry leaders and alumni. n Short More than 15,000 degrees were conferred, including 3,893 to women graduates BITS Pilani achieves 81% national placement rate Alumni pledge USD 6 million to BITS endowment fund BITS Pilani, an esteemed institution for higher education and innovation, held its convocation ceremony at the Pilani campus, awarding degrees to 1,832 students across BE, MSc, ME, and PhD programmes. Across all campuses, BITS Pilani awarded a total of 15,681 degrees this year, including Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP). Notably, 3,893 women graduated, emphasising the institute’s commitment to fostering diversity in STEM fields. The ceremony was honoured by prominent dignitaries, including Chief Guest Dr S Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, and Guest of Honour Sanjay Mehrotra, President and CEO of Micron Technology. Both emphasised BITS Pilani's crucial role in fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Dr Somanath inspired students, underscoring India’s role as a global technology leader, while Mehrotra encouraged graduates to innovate and pursue inclusive development. PLACEMENT RECORD AT BITS PILANI The institution recorded an impressive national placement rate of 81 percent, with the Pilani campus achieving 80 percent placements. Graduates were placed predominantly in IT, banking, finance, and electronics, with top recruiters like Google, Microsoft, Cisco, and Goldman Sachs. Emerging industries, including high-frequency trading and supply chain management, also featured prominently, with firms like Tower Research Capital and Micron recruiting BITS Pilani talent. BITS Pilani reported growth in PhD enrolments, achieving a compound annual growth rate of over 20 percent over the past five years, with 42 percent female scholars among over 2,050 current candidates. In FY 2023-24, the institute secured 72 research projects totaling ₹81.33 crore and filed 121 patent applications, reaching a cumulative 419 filed and 107 granted patents to date. The event also saw the launch of the BITS Pilani Endowment Fund, with six alumni pledging $1 million each toward the $100 million fund for campus development projects. The institution’s alumni network has significantly contributed to this year’s success, with over 150 alumni-led organisations offering internship placements. The institute celebrated alumni achievements with awards, including the prestigious BITS Ratna Award to Pratul Shroff, and Distinguished Alumnus Awards to accomplished figures across various sectors.Item Over 1,800 students graduate from BITS Pilani:(The Indian Express, 2024-11-12) The Indian ExpressBITS Pilani held its convocation at the Pilani campus, where degrees were conferred across BE, MSc, ME, and PhD programmes to 1,832 students. In total this year, 15,681 degrees have been awarded by the institute including all campuses, programmes, and WILP programmes. Highlighting their focus on diversity in STEM, 3,893 women graduated this year. The event was graced by illustrious dignitaries such as Sanjay Mehrotra, President and CEO of Micron Technology, and Dr S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, who awarded degrees, emphasising BITS Pilani’s strong ties to industry and academia. BITS Pilani also reported a growth in PhD enrolment, with a CAGR of over 20 per cent in the last five years, now standing at over 2050, out of which 42 per cent are female scholars. Additionally, during FY 2023-24, the institute approved 72 research projects worth Rs 81.33 crore, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing research competitiveness. Furthermore, BITS Pilani filed 121 new patent applications in the same year, contributing to a total of 419 filed patents and 107 granted patents to date.Item BITS mein artificial intelligence infrastructure per shodh varta(Rajasthan Patrika, 2024-09-26) Rajasthan PatrikaItem BITS Pilani alumni vows $15 million for innovation(Financial Express, 2024-08-26) Financial ExpressItem Grasim to invest Rs 4,553 crore in FY25(Business Standard, 2024-08-10) Chatterjee, DevItem BITS Pilani launches Design School in Mumbai; admissions begin on Feb 26(The Indian Express, 2024-02-16) The Indian ExpressThe Birla Institute of Technology And Science (BITS) Pilani on February 15 launched BITS Design School (BITSDES) in Mumbai. BITS Design School will introduce a four-year, residential, bachelor of design (honours) programme in the academic year 2024-25, followed by a master’s degree programme and a faculty development programme for design educators over the next two years. Admissions for the new design school will begin on February 26 2024 for the founding class who will be taught by international visiting faculty and a marquee Indian faculty trained at the top design schools in the world. In the second year of the programme, students can choose from the five streams offered for specialisation – Physical Product Design, Digital Product Design (UI/UX), Human Centred Design, Experience Design, and Visual Design.