| | NOVEMBER 20248Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have successfully developed a low-cost photodetector, which is innovative in application in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and the solar energy sector. A research by Prof. P. K. Giri from the Physics Department and scholars Debabrata Sahu, Subhankar Debnath, and Sirsendu Ghosal appeared recently in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.The newly designed photodetector is fabricated with highly advanced materials, such as formamidinium perovskite and 2D printed plasmonic nanoparticles, to increase the light detection and conversion. The photodetectors are the crucial components of cameras as well as medical imaging devices, environmental sensors, and communication systems with conversion goals towards light electric signals.Superior light-absorbing properties of the perovskite materials make them highly eligible in the interests of photodetectors, solar cells, as well as other contemporary light-based technologies. The formamidinium-based perovskite with the use in this research shows that it is substantially stable and with high light conversion efficiency. Though its maturity has promoted it to be on a par with other mature materials of the same horizon, its performance so far has been slightly low due to the cost factor involved.To address this, the team at IIT Guwahati incor-porated plasmonic nanoparticles more specifically, sil-ver (Ag) nanoparticles into the perovskite framework. These nanoparticles enhance absorption of light by lo-calized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) as a concen-tration of light onto the perovskite layer increases the sensitivity and efficiency of the photodetector."Our objective was to create an ultra-efficient photodetector that can also be quite affordable and reliable for deployment in the real world", Prof. Giri explained. "We enhanced the performance of the device design while being able to scale and make it cost-effective by infusing 2D printed plasmonic nanoparticles into the device".By utilizing a microprinting technique, the authors were thus able to carefully arrange the nanoparticles in a very scalable and economic fashion. The device here is demonstrated to be robust for typical environmental conditions, thereby allowing the technology to be adequately applied. This novel photodetector is capable of revolutionizing industries by improving the precision of medical images, enhancing environmental monitoring capabilities, or even increasing efficiency in solar energy systems. The Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur, invited applications for the eighth batch of its Senior Management Program, a 12-month course that aims to hone the leadership skills of mid-to-senior-level professionals. Candidates can directly apply from the official IIM Nagpur website.This would orient professionals equipped with strategic knowledge, an innovative mindset, and what they need to make any difference in leadership, with a significant focus area such as strategic decision-making and the integration of knowledge in leadership with cross-functional learning.The three core modules include Leading and Managing in Today's Business World, Building Financial Acumen and Mastering Global Business Strategies, and People, Profit, and Sustainability: HR, Growth Strategies, and Enterprise Risk Management. As a whole, the three modules cover 16 comprehensive leadership concepts of modern business challenges.Speaking on the program, Dr Bhimaraya Metri, director of IIM Nagpur said that the programme was significant for professionals seeking sustainable growth. "The IIM Nagpur-TimesPro Senior Management Programme is the most important offering for professionals seeking to advance their careers. It provides critical skill sets required by players in taking up global roles and thus significantly contribute to organization transformation", he stated.The target audience for the SMP are professionals with over 10 years of experience, such as Vice Presidents, Directors, General Managers, and Senior Managers in various sectors, including Information Technology, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, and Manufacturing. Participants will benefit by understanding the digital trends and data-driven decision-making drivers to lead growth and sustainability in their organizations. IIT GUWAHATI DEVELOPS AFFORDABLE PHOTODETECTORIIM NAGPUR LAUNCHES SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR ASPIRING LEADERSIN FOCUSIN FOCUS
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