Bhubaneshwar, India, 22 July, 2025: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has announced the launch of its innovative blended mode M.Tech programme in Systems Engineering, designed specifically for working professionals in the industry. This one-of-its-kind initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, enabling engineers with a minimum of three years of experience in plants or industrial settings to enhance their expertise in modern systems engineering.
This M.Tech programme will help build the fundamental knowledge needed for understanding the behavior of engineering systems through its courses on modelling of system behavior, testing systems performance, design of systems and the tools and techniques for predicting system behavior such as reliability engineering, statistical machine learning. The technical management aspects of systems engineering will also be covered through a course on requirements management to prepare the student for a range of roles associated with systems engineering. The curriculum for the Systems Engineering M. Tech Program was developed in collaboration with Applied Materials India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Applied Materials, Inc., the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Speaking on the launch of the programme, Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar, emphasized, “Such programmes foster deeper collaboration between academia and industry. Beyond professional development, they open avenues for joint research, leading to innovations that can significantly benefit society and contribute to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
Adding to this, Prof. C.N. Bhende, Dean (Post-Graduate & Research Programmes), IIT Bhubaneswar, said, “This programme reflects our commitment to offering flexible, high-quality education that meets the evolving needs of industry professionals. The programme is designed to empower learners with the skills necessary to drive innovation and lead complex engineering projects in their organizations.”
Speaking about the course, Mr. Sujit Jha, Senior Director, Imaging and Process Control Group at Applied Materials India, who has been instrumental in envisioning the program, outlined the importance of Systems Engineering in developing advanced, multi-domain technologies. He also emphasized Applied Materials’ support for academic enrichment programs that prepare students for careers in the semiconductor and allied industries. Mr. Jha expressed his enthusiasm about the program’s launch and success. Dr. Srikant Gollapudi, Associate Professor, School of Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and the Coordinator of Course at IIT Bhubaneswar was also present on the occasion and provided an overview of the programme. The programme is set to commence soon, with applications invited from eligible industry professionals eager to advance their systems engineering competencies through this flexible learning model.
