Ahmedabad University

Global health organisations and government agencies are increasingly turning to mathematical modelling to address complex public health challenges. These models have emerged as indispensable tools for policymakers to make evidence-based decisions and design effective intervention strategies.

One area where this approach plays a critical role is measles control and elimination. Recognising its potential to shape vaccination campaigns in high-burden countries, the Measles Analytics Hub (MAH) annual meeting was organized in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 10-12 June, 2026. Professor Indrajit Ghosh of the Bagchi School of Public Health was among a select group of disease modellers invited to participate and present modelling results. The meeting brought together experts and policymakers from the Indonesian Government (Ministry of Health), the Gates Foundation, WHO headquarters, country offices, and regional offices across Southeast Asia, the Western Pacific and the African region to explore how countries can accelerate progress toward eliminating the disease.

Professor Ghosh is collaborating with WHO Indonesia, the Indonesian Ministry of Health and Dr. Bimandra Adiputra Djaafara of the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health to support the country’s goal of eliminating measles by 2030. His work uses mathematical modeling to evaluate the potential impact of various intervention strategies, enabling policymakers to make informed decisions grounded in scientific evidence.

Professor Ghosh’s participation reflects the growing global relevance of Ahmedabad University’s research ecosystem. It highlights how its faculty members contribute not only to academic knowledge but also to high-level policy discussions that shape public health outcomes worldwide.

As cities expand, changes in bird populations can reveal the broader impact of urbanisation on local ecosystems. To document these changes and create a scientific baseline for future conservation efforts, researchers from Ahmedabad University are developing the Wadhwan City Bird Atlas (WCBA), the first such initiative in the Saurashtra region and only the second in Gujarat.

The team recently completed the summer fieldwork phase, documenting bird diversity, distribution, abundance, and movement across Wadhwan’s 44 sq km urban landscape. The project, initiated by Professor Jitesh Jhawar and his team, is designed as a three-year study running from 2026 to 2029. The atlas will document bird populations through two annual surveys, including a Summer Phase in June and a Winter Phase in January. This enables researchers to record both resident breeding birds and migratory species.

The project is being undertaken by the Collective Systems Lab for Animal Behaviour (ColLAB) and the Ecology, Evolution, and Climate Change Research Cluster at Ahmedabad University. It is being carried out in collaboration with the Bird Conservation Society, Gujarat (BCSG), the Gujarat Forest Department, Bird Count India, eBird India, and the Surendranagar Municipal Corporation.
Speaking about the initiative, Ahmedabad University ornithologist Devvratsinh Mori said, “Wadhwan is historically and culturally one of the oldest cities in Gujarat, yet its urban biodiversity remains largely undocumented. The initiative seeks to address this gap. The data generated through the project will be crucial for understanding how changing urban landscapes affect birdlife and will inform future conservation and urban planning efforts.”

Read more about the initiative: https://bit.ly/4enw39F

“Ahmedabad University prepares you not just with knowledge, but with the mindset to keep learning well beyond the classroom,” said Vaishnavi Dahihande, a recent graduate of the BS (Hons) programme, who is set to begin her professional journey as a Graduate Trainee at Forbes Marshall.

Vaishnavi, who majored in Computer Science and minored in Mathematics, credits the University's interdisciplinary approach and experiential learning opportunities for helping her build resilience, adaptability, and confidence over time. She believes that working on her capstone project had the greatest impact on her learning experience. It trained her to view problems from multiple perspectives by bringing together students from diverse academic backgrounds and encouraging collaboration beyond one’s own discipline.

Reflecting on her placement journey, Vaishnavi shared, “Throughout the process, having the Career Development Centre team by my side made a real difference. They guided me at every stage, and I genuinely feel that securing a position at Forbes Marshall would not have been as smooth without their support.” As she prepares to join Forbes Marshall, Vaishnavi is looking forward to applying the learnings she gained at Ahmedabad University while continuing to grow professionally.

Can your genome reveal whether you are adapted to extreme cold or heat? A tiny fruit fly living at some of the highest altitudes in the Himalayas offers a compelling example. Its genome carries distinct genetic signatures that enable it to survive and thrive in the region’s cold, harsh environment. Among the key mechanisms underlying this adaptation are metabolic cryoprotection, protein homeostasis, and transcriptional reprogramming.

Avirup Chakraborty, a doctoral student, presented these findings at the 35th General Assembly of the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS), held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. He conducts his research under the guidance of Professor Subhash Rajpurohit at the Adaptation Interface Lab, based at Ahmedabad University.

As business environments become increasingly complex and interconnected, effective leadership demands more than functional expertise. Decision-making today requires fluency in data, analytics, and digital systems, alongside the ability to think beyond established frameworks, identify opportunities, and drive innovation. Managers must collaborate across diverse teams, communicate with clarity, and lead with purpose. Most importantly, contemporary management challenges extend beyond the boundaries of a single discipline, requiring the integration of insights from management, technology, public policy, and the social sciences to make sound decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

The Ahmedabad MBA is designed for this reality. Situated within a comprehensive University, the programme builds technology and data fluency, cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset, and emphasises teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking. Through rigorous academic engagement and real-world application, it prepares graduates to lead across functions, navigate complexity, and create meaningful impact in a connected world.

Explore the Ahmedabad MBA and apply today: https://ahduni.edu.in/mba/

What if discarded LCD screens could help clean polluted water?

Research led by Professor Ramya Srinivasan, along with students Anjali Dubey and Shyam Thakrar from the School of Engineering and Applied Science, introduces an innovative approach that reimagines waste as a resource. By repurposing discarded Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panels as anodes and pairing them with Reticulated Vitreous Carbon (RVC) cathodes, the study develops a cost-effective electro-peroxone system for wastewater treatment. This circular solution converts obsolete electronic components into functional electrodes, enabling efficient pollutant degradation while reducing reliance on expensive, resource-intensive platinum-based materials.

This innovation addresses two pressing and interconnected challenges. Textile industries generate wastewater containing persistent dyes like methylene blue, which are difficult to remove and heavily pollute water, while rising e-waste adds further environmental strain. By converting e-waste into a tool for treating industrial effluent, this research offers a sustainable and more accessible solution to both challenges.

The work shows how scientific inquiry and critical thinking can drive effective, accessible solutions, reflecting Ahmedabad University’s emphasis on research-led learning and interdisciplinary innovation for societal impact.

Ahmedabad University has continuously explored ways of rethinking undergraduate education and creating meaningful learning experiences across disciplines. This belief resonates strongly with Ahmedabad University's approach, which seeks to prepare students for an increasingly complex world through rigorous academics grounded in interdisciplinarity, research thinking, and experiential learning.

Ahmedabad University has been selected to join the inaugural Innovation Sandbox, a 12-month peer learning programme convened by the Future Universities Alliance, a global learning network incubated by Duke University. The Alliance is built on the premise that addressing next-generation challenges such as technological disruption, social polarisation, and the pressures of economic development requires universities that can think and act differently.

The Innovation Sandbox brings together 49 institutions from 23 countries and five continents that are advancing ambitious, institution-shaping work in higher education.

Ahmedabad University will participate in the Amplifying Signature Innovations pathway (Institutions with mature, high-impact innovations looking outward to expand their reach). Through its participation, the University will explore how elements of its interdisciplinary Foundation Programme and studio-based learning model can be adapted, strengthened, and shared across different institutional contexts while learning from the experiences of peer institutions across the world.

Participation in the Innovation Sandbox will provide an opportunity to engage with a global community of institutions working on similar questions, while contributing insights from Ahmedabad University's own experience in designing and implementing innovative educational models.

Learn more at https://futureuniversities.org.

“I was specifically looking for an institution that offered both strong academic guidance and meaningful corporate exposure. Ahmedabad University stood out as the perfect combination of the two,” said Twincy Shah, MBA Class of 2026, who is now set to begin her professional journey with Torrent Power as a Management Trainee in the Human Resources domain.

The academic ecosystem at the University helped Twincy develop professional confidence, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and industry awareness, all of which prepared her effectively for a career in Human Resources.

Being a part of the Placement Committee at the Career Development Centre (CDC) provided Twincy with a unique two-way learning experience. Not only was she actively involved in organising soft-skills sessions, resume-building workshops, and professional grooming events for students, but she also experienced firsthand the extensive support offered by the CDC during her applications to leading organisations.

“CDC not only facilitates placements but also focuses on enhancing students’ overall professional development. From sharing certification opportunities that strengthen CVs to providing platforms for mock interviews and aptitude test preparation, the support was extremely comprehensive. The preparation process was truly 360-degree and helped students become industry-ready, both technically and professionally.”

At Torrent Power, Twincy will primarily focus on recruitment activities for the organisation’s ongoing and upcoming projects. The role will provide her with valuable exposure to talent acquisition, workforce planning, cross-functional coordination, and the dynamics of large-scale HR operations within the corporate sector.