IIT Kanpur Convenes International Workshop on Smart Sensing and DigitalIntelligence for Clean Air in PuneKanpur—-7(Abhinav)Times News NetworkKanpur: The Centre of Excellence on Advanced Technologies for MonitoringAir-quality Indicators (ATMAN-CoE) at the Indian Institute of TechnologyKanpur (IIT Kanpur) successfully convened an international workshop on“Smart Sensing and Digital Intelligence for Clean Air and Good Health”recently, at Hotel Sheraton Grand, Pune.The workshop brought together leading international experts, policymakers,researchers, industry leaders, and development partners to deliberate onone of the most pressing global challenges—air pollution and its growingimpact on public health.The workshop highlighted cutting-edge advancements in air qualitymonitoring, including hybrid monitoring networks that integrate satellitedata, regulatory systems, and low-cost sensors, as well as artificialintelligence-driven forecasting and decision-support systems.A key highlight of the workshop was the launch of a Virtual Realityexperience of the Mobile Real-Time Source Apportionment (RTSA) Laboratory,alongside demonstrations of indigenous machine learning-integratedparticulate matter sensors.During the workshop, several important knowledge products were released tosupport evidence-based policy and implementation efforts.These included a Guidebook on Hybrid Air Quality Monitoring Network, apractical implementation guide for Dynamic Hyperlocal Air Quality SourceApportionment (DHSA), a policy brief on a data-driven framework for airquality management in Lucknow and Kanpur, and a policy note addressingBihar’s household energy transition.The workshop featured inaugural and keynote addresses by distinguishedleaders from government institutions, research organizations, andinternational bodies, reflecting a strong commitment to science-driven airquality management. Speakers highlighted the importance of integrated,data-driven, and scalable solutions to tackle air pollution, particularlyin rapidly urbanizing regions such as India.The workshop also hosted a series of thematic panel discussions thatenabled in-depth dialogue on critical issues related to air qualitygovernance and technology. Experts deliberated on the role of publicawareness and open data in shaping effective air quality policies, the needfor cross-sectoral integration across transport, energy, and healthsystems, and the importance of international knowledge exchange rangingfrom satellite-based monitoring to street-level sensing technologies.These discussions underscored the significance of global collaboration,data transparency, and localized interventions in achieving sustainableimprovements in air quality. The workshop also served as an importantplatform to bridge the gap between research, policy, and implementation byshowcasing ATMAN-CoE’s innovations in large-scale sensor deployments,hyperlocal air quality analytics, AI-based forecasting models, and digitaldecision-support systems designed to support governance and policy actions.Participants further engaged in an Experience Pavilion and a series oftechnology demonstrations, which encouraged collaboration and partnershipsamong stakeholders.The workshop is expected to accelerate the adoption of smart sensingtechnologies and digital intelligence tools across cities and states, whilestrengthening international cooperation in the field of air qualitymanagement. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from across sectors,the workshop reaffirmed IIT Kanpur’s leadership in advancing innovative,scalable, and policy-relevant solutions aimed at achieving cleaner air andimproved public health outcomes in India and beyond.——-eom
