Current Progress in Interdisciplinary Research

This book contains select, peer-reviewed articles presented in the 9th edition of Research and Industrial Conclave (RIC 2024), held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, India, during 9th to 11th August, 2024. The compilation presents a diverse selection of peer-reviewed research papers that highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across key domains such as Energy Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, and Social Sciences. The included studies exemplify the integration of scientific inquiry with technological innovation, creative problem solving, and societal relevance.
Emphasizing the dynamic and evolving nature of interdisciplinary research, the proceedings underscore efforts to transcend conventional disciplinary boundaries and promote holistic, application driven approaches to addressing contemporary global challenges. This book serves as a comprehensive reference for academicians, researchers, industry practitioners, and innovators, offering insights into the convergence of fundamental science and practical application within a collaborative research ecosystem.

Identification of Load Frequency Behavior for Allocation of Spinning Reserve on the Indian Grid. - Minimum Over-Supply Factor Needed for Grid-Scale Energy Storage System based on Unmet Electricity Demand in India. - Data-Driven Models for Predicting the State of Health of Lithium-ion batteries. - Life Cycle Assessment of a Building Integrated Semitransparent Photovoltaic Thermal system: Effect on Environment. - A Sustainable Approach to Passion Fruit Waste Utilisation: Statistical Optimization of Ultrasonic Extraction of Polyphenols. - Fuel cell technologies, their types and components: A panaromic review. - Comparative Performance Analysis of Darrieus-type Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine using Conventional and J-Shaped Airfoils. - Experimental Investigation of Drying Cabinet of a Solar Dryer. - Thermal analysis of Calcium silicate brick wall with bio-composite PCM numerically in ANSYS software. - Coal Fine Beneficiation for Gas Production in Indian Context. - Understanding the citizens and the on-ground challenges of a Sustainable Smart City: A case of Guwahati city. - Designing a water heating system for Base of the Pyramid (BOP) community. - Scenario-Based Ideation Tool for Concept Detailing. - etc.