Ziroh Labs, in association with IIT Guwahati, announces a scholarship for one meritorious student from EEE, Computer Science, or AI.

50,000

Per Semester

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is instituted to recognise and support a meritorious student from EEE, Computer Science, or AI at IIT Guwahati.

It covers two academic semesters, with a stipend of ₹50,000 per semester.

The initiative reflects a shared commitment by Ziroh Labs and IIT Guwahati to encourage academic excellence and support promising students in their academic journey.

FOUNDING ARCHITECT

About Prof. Anup Kumar Gogoi

Prof. Anup Kumar Gogoi was the founding architect of the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at IIT Guwahati.

He joined IIT Guwahati in 1997 as one of its early faculty members and played a key role in building the department into a leading centre for research and learning.

A PhD graduate from IIT Kanpur, he was widely respected for his work in Electromagnetic Theory and Microwave Engineering. His contributions laid the foundation for advanced RF systems and wireless communication technologies in India.

His research in printed monopole antennas and polarisation diversity enabled compact and efficient solutions used in modern communication systems.

Beyond research, he contributed to academic leadership as Dean of the Outreach Education Programme at IIT Guwahati and as a member of the Planning Board at Tezpur University.

He was also a member of the Board of Directors at Ziroh Labs and had been associated with the organisation since its inception.

"Professor Anup Gogoi is fondly recalled by everyone at IITG as a thoroughly dedicated teacher and inspiring mentor with innovative ideas.  We are so delighted that a scholarship is about to be established by his former associates at Ziroh Labs to support a bright student of the institute and carry forward his enduring legacy."
 -  Prof. Anupam Saikia,   Dean, Outreach, and Prof. Department of Mathematics, IIT Guwahati

Selection Process

The selection process will be administered by IIT Guwahati.

For details or to express interest, please contact:

scholarships@ziroh.com
Reach out to the IIT Guwahati Scholarships Department.

This scholarship is a tribute to Prof. Gogoi’s contribution to education, research, and institution building, and aims to support the next generation of engineers and researchers.