A multidisciplinary research centre at IIT Kharagpur developing affordable, patient-centric healthcare technologies — bridging engineering, medicine, and innovation to bring quality care within everyone's reach.
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Our journey, mission, and vision behind advancing affordable healthcare at IIT Kharagpur
The Centre of Excellence in Affordable Healthcare (CoE-AH) at IIT Kharagpur is devoted to revolutionizing healthcare accessibility, availability, and efficiency. By bridging the intersections of advanced technology, medical research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, CoE-AH aspires to deliver innovative solutions that ensure quality healthcare is within everyone's reach. Emphasizing sustainable and cost-effective practices, our mission is to lay the foundation for a healthier future, reinforcing our commitment to the global imperative of affordable and inclusive medical care.
Our mission is to advance multidisciplinary applied research that develops affordable, inclusive, and globally relevant healthcare technologies. We focus on patient-centric solutions that are effective, sustainable, accessible, and designed to improve quality of life. By bridging advanced technology, medical research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to nurture the next generation of global health leaders and scholars.
Our vision is to transform global healthcare by combining advanced technology, innovative research, and inclusive practices. We strive to set new benchmarks in affordable and sustainable healthcare innovation, promote health equity, and foster collaboration to ensure that advanced medical solutions are accessible to all.
A pressing global need for accessible, affordable healthcare drove IIT Kharagpur to act.
Interdisciplinary meetings brought together professors, industry experts, and policymakers to shape a roadmap for accessible healthcare.
CoE-AH was officially established in March 2023, backed by substantial public and private funding.
Experts across electrical, mechanical, computer science, and medical fields converged to redefine healthcare delivery.
CoE-AH's journey reflects technology and human ingenuity converging for the greater good of society.
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The faculty at CoE-AH comprises esteemed experts from diverse fields, dedicated to pioneering affordable healthcare through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation at IIT Kharagpur.
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View DetailsThe steering committee of the CoE-AH is a distinguished assembly of professors and academicians from various domains at IIT Kharagpur. Comprising key personnel from fields such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & ECE, Computer Science & Engineering, and Medical Science & Technology, the committee ensures a multifaceted approach to affordable healthcare.
Dean, Dr. B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre; Professor, School of Medical Science and Technology
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Dean, FoID&BTBS; Professor, Electrical Engineering
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Professor, Mechanical Engineering
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Professor, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engg.
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Professor, School of Medical Science and Technology
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Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
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Our Current Research Focus Includes
Development of inexpensive, fast, point-of-care (POC) diagnostics without necessitating expensive infrastructures or expert personnel.
The increase in high cost, long duration diseases like cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, etc. needs target-oriented solutions.
Alarming increase in psychological disorders connected to unsatisfactory levels of emotional and behavioural adjustment requires a focused approach.
Homecare based solutions for the elderly who carry a larger disease burden, and empowering frontline healthcare workers.
Homecare based solutions for the elderly who carry a larger disease burden, and empowering frontline healthcare workers.
Communicable diseases like Dengue, Malaria, and Diarrhea, etc. are major causes of mortality and morbidity, requiring early detection and containment.
Novel therapeutics and remedial agents along with their delivery strategy to improve efficiency of treatment and reduce side effects.
There is a need and effort to integrate traditional healthcare with modern methods of diagnosis and treatment to improve both efficiency and delivery.
CoE-AH IIT KGP is taking up translational projects in the affordable healthcare technology deployment area.
Excelsior Leathers Private Limited
Consultant: Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari · Joint Consultant: Dr. Debanjan Das
ISRO – Kalpana Chawla Space Technology Cell (KCSTC), IIT Kharagpur
PI: Dr. Debanjan Das · Co-PI: Prof. Parama Banerjee
Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM), DRDO, Ministry of Defence
PI: Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari · Co-PI: Dr. Debanjan Das
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Research Foundation (SSSSRF), Bangalore
Consultant: Dr. Debanjan Das
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
PI: Dr. Debanjan Das · Co-PI: Prof. Mrinal Kumar Acharya
SRIC, IIT Kharagpur
PI: Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
PI: Dr. Debanjan Das · Co-PI: Prof. Arista Lahiri
SRIC, IIT Kharagpur
PI: Dr. Debanjan Das
Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCOE), TTDF Scheme
PI: Dr. Debanjan Das
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) / SERB
PI: Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari
Womens Collective Forum, Guhagar, Maharashtra
PI: Prof. Goutam Saha · Joint PI: Dr. Debanjan Das · Joint PI: Prof. Arista Lahiri · Co-PI: Prof. Padmavati Manchikanti · Co-PI: Prof. Nishant Chakravorty
This FAQ aims to address the most common questions about CoE-AH and its mission
The primary aim of CoE-AH is to make healthcare affordable and thereby, increase its reach across the population.
CoE-AH plans to achieve its mission by leveraging advanced technology and interdisciplinary collaboration to develop innovative solutions for affordable healthcare.
We believe that quality healthcare is a global imperative and should be available to everyone, irrespective of their economic status. Our emphasis on affordability ensures inclusivity and a broader reach of medical care.
The technology intervention targeted by CoE-AH would be user-friendly and easy-to-operate. Most of these technologies would empower the front-line healthcare workers and ensure accessibility to larger population.
CoE-AH works on a variety of solutions that bridge the gap between technology and healthcare. This includes creating intellectual property, facilitating technology transfer and licensing, and setting up robust research infrastructure and facilities.
Yes, CoE-AH team actively collaborate with medical institutes, academic institutes, government organizations and industry.
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