The research program in School of Energy Science and Engineering at IITG aims at training researchers in Energy Science and Engineering to develop a value based and sustainable society.

School of Energy Science and Engineering at IIT Guwahati was established in May, 2004 to promote multidisciplinary activities focused to various facets of energy technology and systems in the form of research, teaching and consultancy. The research activities in the centre are in the form of research based projects funded by various national and international funding agencies. Looking into the potential and application of different energy resources from the north eastern region of India, it is emphasized that the centre gives priority to activities in the field of bio-energy, small hydro-power, alternative fuels, clean coal technology, combustion and energy efficiency of systems etc...
The Ph.D. programme consists mainly of an open-ended research work that is expected to make a contribution to science and technology. Major goal of the School is to provide students with a broad variety of educational experiences: developing their problem solving skills, challenging them with open-ended problems and design projects, providing opportunity for teamwork.
read moreThe School has started Master of Science by Research (M.S.-R) programme. The MS (R) programme would be distinct from the currently offered MTech programme in the institute in terms of the credit structure of the theory course because the M.S.(R) programme will have less credit on the theory course and more on the project work.
read moreThe research program in School of Energy Science and Engineering at IITG aims at training researchers in Energy Science and Engineering to develop a value based and sustainable society.
IIT Guwahati offers a variety of continuing programs (short term course, workshops, online certificate courses, and internship programs) to students, academic, scientific and technical staff, professionals.
The department has been establishing outreach programmes at various levels and some of these have been already making a mark in the society.