About SSST
About SSST
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Engineering Sustainable Futures Through Science, Technology, and Society
Overview
The School of Sustainable Systems and Technologies (SSST) at IISER Bhopal is an interdisciplinary academic and research unit dedicated to addressing sustainability challenges through science, technology, systems thinking, and societal engagement. SSST aims to develop future-ready professionals, researchers, innovators, and leaders capable of driving sustainable transitions across industry, energy systems, governance, and society.
Why SSST?
India's development aspirations including Net Zero 2070, Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Mission LiFE, and the National Green Hydrogen Mission require professionals who can integrate science, engineering, economics, policy, and governance. SSST was established to address this need through a technology-led and systems-oriented approach to sustainability education and research.
SSST is built upon IISER Bhopal’s unique strengths in Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Economics, and Humanities. The Institute’s interdisciplinary ecosystem, cutting-edge research culture, and strong focus on innovation provide an ideal foundation for addressing sustainability challenges through integrated and technology-driven solutions.
Coordination Committee
Prof. Ramya Sunder Raman
Prof. Ramya Sunder Raman
Head, SSST
Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Prof. Sujit PB
Prof. Sujit PB
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Prof. Abhijit Patra
Prof. Abhijit Patra
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Joyanta Choudhury
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha
Associate Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Manoj Kumar Tripathi
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering
Dr. Renny Thomas
Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Sandip K. Agarwal
Dr. Sandip K. Agarwal
Assistant Professor, Department of Economic Science
Signature Initiatives
Living Systems Labs
Real-world testbeds across industrial, urban, and rural systems
Translational Innovation Studio
Accelerating sustainability innovations from laboratory to market
Data Commons for Sustainability
Open, integrated datasets supporting research, policy, and decision-making
Industry-Focused Learning
Practical experience through industry projects, internships, case studies, expert-led modules, field immersions, and collaborative projects
Proposed Expansion of SSST
While the School's initial focus is Industrial Sustainability, its long-term vision extends to broader sustainability systems, including:
Agriculture and Food Systems
Urban Systems
Rural Transformation
Planetary and Human Health Systems
At SSST, we believe that sustainable futures are built when science, technology, society, and policy work together. Through interdisciplinary education, impactful research, and collaborative innovation, we are preparing the leaders who will design the sustainable systems of tomorrow
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