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The first of the two day IGCS-motan Workshop kicks off today, bringing students from interdisciplinary backgrounds together to explore innovative and sustainable solutions for managing plastics within a circular economy. Its objective is to encourage students to develop entrepreneurial ideas focused on reducing, reusing, recycling, and recovering plastics. The expected outcomes include identifying implementable ideas supported by funding and mentorship from IGCS and motan. Key focuses include interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability, and practical innovation in plastic waste management.

We would like to convey our special thanks to our speakers today Rahul G. Rajkarnikar from International Office RWTH Aachen University, Raphaela Egger, Shakti Yadav of Buy Food with Plastic, Dr. Alexander Kronimus and Pia Christine Otto from RWTH Innovation for their engaging and interactive sessions.

Tomorrow, we are back again with more impulse lecture and student group works.

IGCS serves as a platform for research and academic exchange for Masters students, Doctoral candidates, and Scientists. Since its inception in 2010, we have been facilitating exchange of more than 1000 scholars from German and Indian academic institutions who are dedicated in contributing towards climate science.

The Experience Report Series celebrates our alumni and their success under IGCS. Today we share the experience report of Namitha D'souza who had their exchange period between 28. January 2024 until 28. July 2024 at Walter Schottky Instiute, Technical University of Munich, under Prof. Ian Sharp. Their home institution is the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and their home supervisor is Prof. Jatin K Rath.

Namitha believes this exchange was a unique chance to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge ALD techniques, deepening her expertise in solar cell technology.

Beyond the lab, this experience broadened her horizons on multiple levels. Living independently in allowed her to fully embrace the local culture, from exploring the Bavarian Alps to enjoying Germany’s food and festival traditions. Namitha shares that the time abroad not only expanded her research capabilities but also shaped her personal and professional growth, equipping her with both technical skills and a global perspective on sustainability research.

You can read more here:
https://www.igcs-chennai.org/igcs-alumni-experience-namitha/

The IGCS Team wishes everyone a Happy Festival of Lights!

IGCS serves as a platform for research and academic exchange for Masters students, Doctoral candidates, and Scientists. Since its inception in 2010, we have been facilitating exchange of more than 1000 scholars from German and Indian academic institutions who are dedicated in contributing towards climate science.

The Experience Report Series celebrates our alumni and their success under IGCS. Today we share the experience report of Dr. Smriti Saraswat who had their exchange period between 08. July 2024 until 08. August 2024 at RWTH Aachen University under Prof. Axel Sowa. Their home institution is the Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India and their home supervisor is IGCS' Research Associate Dr. Christoph Woiwode.

Smriti's work focuses on on citizen engagement in various initiatives, including and Vibrant Village Development, rejuvenation, and sustainable tourism in . Their research exchange with the IGCS included developing a concept note on higher education collaborations for such vibrant villages and sustainable communities in the and regions. There, Smriti engaged with various professors and teams at RWTH Aachen, leading to initiatives and proposals for upcoming projects aligned with her concept.

Smriti highlights the value of cultural exchanges and interdisciplinary discussions, particularly enjoying her interactions during the IGCS Summer School, including a memorable lecture on circular economy in Mumbai. She aims to leverage the connections made during her exchange to foster interdisciplinary projects and enhance sustainable development initiatives in the , sharing insights with her academic and professional networks.

You can read their full experience report here:
https://lnkd.in/dCeXun3i