CHANAKYA Chair Professor (Industry Professional/ Professor of Practice) Fellowship Program 2024
Call For Application
About TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE (TIH-IoT)
TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE (TIH-IoT) has been setup as a Section-8 company (not-for-profit) by IIT Bombay under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), being implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Technology Innovation Hub for IoT & IoE (TIH-IoT) at IIT Bombay is focusing on creating a self-sustaining innovation continuum by fostering translational research for technology & product development, building highly knowledgeable human resources, and a vibrant start-up ecosystem, in the technology vertical of the Internet of Things (IoT). The goal is to help India become a pioneer in technology-led economic growth and prepare the country to be the world leader in the technology arena.
About the Program
To honour & provide support as well as to gain knowledge and guidance in research from the expertise in the domain of CPS, the Chair Professor program is introduced by TIH-IoT. TIH-IoT CHANAKYA Chair Professor Program for Industry Professional (including Professor of Practice) is a distinguished position for industry professionals having rich industrial experience.
Industry professionals, who have demonstrated excellence in research through technology development, patents, and publications in top-tier journals/conferences, in the broad domain of Cyber-Physical Systems are encouraged to apply for this program. These awards are meant for Industry Experts who are interested in playing a leadership role in their areas of research and working closely with the TIH-IoT. Potential areas of research interest for the HUB include, but are not limited to:
Potential areas of research interest for the TIH-IoT include, but are not limited to:
| Application Areas | Technology |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Sensors |
| Industrial / Manufacturing | Network and Communication |
| Defence and Security (Army / Navy / Airforce) | Cloud Computing |
| Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Industries | Smart Actuator System |
| Retail | Software based projects (IoT Platform, Digital Twins and their applications) |
| Application & Data Security | |
| Automation, Analytics and AI/ML applications (including GenAI) | |
| Autonomous vehicles (drones, robots and underwater vehicles) | |
| Blockchain | |
| Sustainability | |
| Edge Computing |
Role and Responsibilities :
- Technology Leader – Play a leading role in the broad domain of Cyber-Physical Systems and work closely with the TIH-IoT for the development of identified IoT Core Technologies and Application areas.
- Experience – Experience in ideation, innovation, and commercialization; established network of startups / MSME / government bodies who can commercialize products that are developed / funded by TIH-IoT
- Technology transfer – Understands ground reality of technology transfer, passionate about the R&D aspects of IoT and translational research, Sharpness to pick-up innovative solution.
- Technology evaluation – Evaluate various projects against milestones and deliverables to provide constructive criticism on the project progress
- Stakeholder Interaction – To propagate TIH-IoT in Academia, Government Departments, Research Centres, Industries, etc by representing TIH-IoT and to popularize TIH-IoT among the public.
- Translational Research Ecosystem – will help in developing the Translational Research Ecosystem strategy for the TIH-IoT.
- Idea Generator for CPS Policies and Programs – To provide innovative ideas for implementation of the Cyber-Physical Systems policies and programs.
- TIH-IoT Visibility – To participate in the conferences, and workshops and increase the visibility of TIH-IoT in such events.
- TIH education outreach programs – Deliver sessions / lectures during educational outreach programs organised by TIH for different audiences.
- Educate TIH personnel on various professional matters that will help in increasing the rigor with which industry products are delivered from TIH.
Support
- An honorarium of Rs. 60,000/- per month in addition to existing regular income and an annual grant of Rs. 1,50,000/- as a contingency. Expected engagement is equivalent to half a day per week.
- The support for travel for attending the meetings/conferences/workshops of up to Rs 2,00,000.
Duration
- The term of TIH-IoT CHANAKYA Chair Professor (Industry Professional/ Professor of Practice) Program will be initially for 2 years, which may be extended further for one year subject to outcome and performance.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be an Indian national.
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The position is open for:
- Industry experts, in service, or (Age not more than 60 years) or
- Retired Professors/Industry experts (Age below 70 years)
- The applicant should be an outstanding researcher or an industry professional of repute with rich experience.
- The applicant should not be receiving any other fellowship from any other Government sources
How to Apply
- Applications will only be accepted through the application form.
The applicant should submit the following:
- Recent CV of the Applicant
- Statement of Purpose with a brief outline of applicant’s work, how he/she fits into the role
- NOC from the parent organization if the applicant is in service. (Format)
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Vision document is required to be submitted by the applicant with following guidelines. (The vision document should be restricted to one page)
- The vision document should convey your vision and thoughts for contributions to the TIH-IoT
- A brief about how your expertise will help the TIH-IoT to achieve its objectives and create a win-win situation, specifically in building a translational research ecosystem at the TIH-IoT
- A brief about the collaborative research framework
- Official contact details of two referees for recommendation letters. (Recommendations Letters would be requested by TIH-IoT office on email)
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Last Date to Apply : Dec 28, 2024, 6:00 pm IST
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Disclaimer
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified/informed through email. The decision of the TIH-IoT committee for screening, selection, approval, and funding support will be final.