Education
IIT Hyderabad student team wins excellence award at TECO International Contest
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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Four first-year BTech students from IIT Hyderabad represented India at the TECO International Contest 2026 in Taiwan and won the excellence award among 267 global entries.
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Mentored by faculty member Dr Ashish Kulkarni and aided by startup Pavakah Energy, the students developed thin-film perovskite solar cells capable of operating in hot, humid conditions.
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Despite logistical challenges involving chemicals transported in their luggage and unexpected transit contamination, the team successfully presented their research before judges.