IIT Bombay Researchers Track Early Impact of Metro Lines 2A and 7

Image Courtesy: Knocksense

An IIT Bombay study, How New Metro Lines Shape a Sustainable Future: A Before-After Study of Travel Behaviour, Perceptions, and Emissions in MMR, conducted three months after the launch of Mumbai’s Metro Lines 2A and 7, revealed significant improvements in commute times, rider satisfaction, and air quality, though a shift away from private car use remains limited. Led by PhD scholar Ms. Abhijna M and professors K. V. Krishna Rao and Vedagiri Perumal from the Department of Civil Engineering, the study analyses how new transit infrastructure is shaping commuter behaviour and perceptions across Mumbai’s western suburbs.

Curious to know why cars still rule the roads—or how much time commuters are really saving?

Dive into the full findings here: ET Infra / Knocksense

The study underscores IIT Bombay’s vital role in shaping urban mobility through data-driven insights and rigorous research. By examining real-world commuter behaviour and environmental impact, the Institute continues to inform infrastructure planning and policy, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable cities.

IITB Researchers Develop Scalable Solution for Clean Energy

Image Courtesy: Tech Xplore

PhD candidates Mr. Shubham Giri and Mr. Umesh Kumar Patel from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bombay, working alongside faculty members Prof. V. Kartik, Prof. Amit Agrawal, and Prof. Rajneesh Bhardwaj, have engineered a lightweight, flutter-driven wind energy harvester that turns ambient breeze into electricity—without any rotating parts. Their minimalist, scalable design uses a piezoelectric sheet mounted on a flexible plate to light up to 20 LEDs, with potential for powering low-energy devices in remote or urban settings.

Discover how this innovation captures power from thin air here: Tech Xplore

Explore the full research paper here: Physics of Fluids

Once again, IIT Bombay’s students and researchers are redefining what’s possible—transforming simple concepts into powerful, real-world solutions.