About Our Lab
- The Imagineering lab is a central facility for concept design and product realization. The processes of design, simulation and manufacturing are integrated with a digital environment. The facility also serves the professional course requirements of Students of various Streams. It also provides an Infrastructure for sponsored research and industrial consultancy.
- The Imagineering lab houses state-of-the-art CAD and CAM tools with the latest capabilities in shape acquisition. modelling. and prototyping. They have helped in radically expanding the domain of geometric shapes that can be realized for any product.
Vision
Our vision is to address the challenges faced by our society and planet through education that builds the capacity of our students and empowers them through their innovative thinking, practice. and character building. This, in turn, would boost their creativity while making them responsible for the utilization of the limited natural resources to face the challenges of the 21st century.
Purpose
Foundation was incepted to enhance human capabilities. Imagineering Lab strives to contribute knowledge & skill to augment human life and provide immense opportunities for every individual to discover his true potential. The commitment to provide the best and industry-relevant education.
Mission
Produce creative. responsible and informed professionals who are digital-age literates inventive thinkers, effective communicators and highly productive.
Prof. Bishakh Bhattacharya
Prof. Bishakh Bhattacharya is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur, India, and served as the HAL Chair from February 2021 to January 2024. He coordinates the Centre of Excellence in Telemedicine & Robotics and has held leadership roles in the Design and Cognitive Science programs. He has been a visiting professor at the University of Sheffield and IPS-Waseda University, focusing on structural health monitoring and robotics. Currently, he collaborates with Prof. Hiroaki Wagatsuma of Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan, on Child-Robot Interaction and contributes to India’s NPTEL initiative.
Prof. Janakarajan Ramkumar
Prof. Janakarajan Ramkumar, a visionary leader at IIT Kanpur since 2003, has played a pivotal role in shaping the Imagineering Lab into a hub of creativity and innovation. With a career spanning groundbreaking contributions to micro/nano machining for defense and aerospace technologies, his work has also focused on developing assistive technologies that improve lives. The Imagineering Lab, alongside other labs he founded, embodies his passion for fostering a collaborative environment where students, scholars, and innovators come together to solve real-world challenges. His mentorship has inspired over 15 successful start-ups, and his innovations, like the SWASA mask, have had a lasting impact on society.
Dr. Amandeep Singh Oberoi
Dr. Amandeep Singh Oberoi is a Senior Research Establishment Officer and online course faculty at IIT Kanpur. He manages the Imagineering Laboratory, specializing in product development for defense, Agritech, and Medtech. With over 20 years of experience, his research focuses on sustainable manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and system simulation. He has secured funding from various national and international agencies and has received positive feedback for his MOOCs on NPTEL and agMOOC. Dr. Oberoi has also presented at international symposiums in the USA, Canada, Australia, and Egypt.
