The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar is proud to announce the opening of its new Dr Ranbir Singh Tinkerers' Lab (TL), a cutting-edge facility designed to inspire and nurture the next generation of engineers and innovators. This maker space is accessible to all students around the clock and has been made possible by funding from the Maker Bhavan Foundation (MBF) through a donation from philanthropist Dr. Ranbir Singh.                                                                       

The inauguration ceremony took place on campus and was attended by faculty, students, and guests. This event marks a significant step forward in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education at IIT Ropar.                                                                      

Dr Ranbir Singh Tinkerers’ Lab is more than just a workspace; it is a creative hub for aspiring engineers, innovators, and makers. The lab encourages students to view technology not just as a subject in school but as a powerful tool for creativity and future focused skilling for young engineers. The environment is designed to empower students to explore and experiment, allowing them to tinker, build, and innovate their ideas into real-world products.                                                                      

Dr. Ranbir Singh, an honorary Alumnus (La casa) of Indian Institute of Technology, is a key donor for Tinkerers’ Lab IIT Ropar. He expressed his excitement, stating, “Investing in the future of our youth is crucial. Tinkerers’ Lab will provide students with the resources they need to turn their ideas into reality. I hope this facility ignites a spark of creativity in all who enter.”                      

The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technology. Students will have the chance to experiment and work on their projects any time of the day. This open access will help them freely explore their ideas beyond standard academic hours, leading to original and innovative projects.                                 

Director of IIT Ropar, Dr. Rajeev Ahuja, emphasized the importance of such initiatives saying, “At IIT Ropar, we believe in the power of hands-on learning. The Dr Ranbir Singh Tinkerers’ Lab will serve as a catalyst for innovation and a place where students can gain practical experience that complements their academic pursuits.”           

 

With the support of the Maker Bhavan Foundation and the dedication of IIT Ropar, Dr Ranbir Singh Tinkerers' Lab is set to be a transformative space where creativity meets engineering, and where future leaders can develop the skills needed to shape the technology of tomorrow.                   

 

ABOUT DR RANBIR SINGH

Dr. Ranbir Singh received his PhD and MS Degrees from North Carolina State University; and A B.Tech degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in 1990. In 2004 he founded GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc., which pioneered the commercialization of many families of Silicon Carbide based power devices. The company was successfully acquired/merged with Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) in Aug 2022. During his career, he has developed critical understanding and published on a wide range of SiC power devices and co-authored over 200 publications in various refereed journals and conference proceedings, a book published by Science Direct and is an inventor on 40 issued US and foreign patents. In 2012, EE Times named him among "Forty Innovators building the foundations of the next generation electronics industry.”

                                                                       

ABOUT MAKER BHAVAN FOUNDATION

Maker Bhavan Foundation (MBF) was formed in 2019 as a US 501(c) 3 public charity with a vision of modernizing STEM education in Indian science and engineering colleges by promoting a culture of making and active learning and nurturing talented makers – students and faculty. This helps students to learn to build realistic engineering projects that solve real-world problems, develop an inventive mindset, and acquire essential soft skills and habits of lifelong learning. MBF works with various institutes in India, its faculty, and students, to make education more relevant and responsive to the real-life needs of people and society.

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