IIT Delhi Launches Advanced MRI Research Centre

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has inaugurated a cutting-edge Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) research facility, established under the Institute of Eminence (IoE) initiative. 

Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi, formally inaugurated the facility.

Equipped with a 1.5 Tesla clinical-grade MRI scanner, this facility is the first of its kind among leading engineering and technology institutions in India, dedicated exclusively to research and teaching.

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Unlike conventional MRI setups embedded within hospital ecosystems, this facility is designed to foster unrestricted innovation in medical imaging, particularly in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

This facility will enable cutting-edge research in various areas across applications in MR imaging, including the development of new contrast agents, acquisition sequences, optimization of imaging protocols, development of MR-compatible devices, and integration of artificial intelligence in image processing.

This landmark achievement represents a major stride in India’s biomedical research capabilities and reaffirms IIT Delhi’s commitment to driving innovation in healthcare technology.

Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi, said, “This new research MRI facility will enable research and innovation in imaging and support IIT Delhi’s efforts to create new knowledge at the interface of science, engineering, and medicine to make an impact in healthcare.”

Located within the Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME) at IIT Delhi, the facility will initially support research using phantoms and, with appropriate regulatory approvals, will extend to clinical studies involving volunteers. It will also serve as a hands-on training platform for students enrolled in IIT Delhi medical imaging courses, enhancing their practical exposure to advanced imaging technologies.

While reflecting on the journey, Prof. Anup Singh and Prof. Amit Mehndiratta from the Centre for Biomedical Engineering, who led this visionary initiative, said, “It’s a dream that was visualized five years ago.

This facility is the culmination of our consistent efforts and the unwavering support from IIT Delhi’s leadership. We are proud to offer a new dimension to teaching and learning in medical imaging at IIT Delhi. To initiate the facility activity, the first MRI safety session was conducted on 09th July 2025 by the B-MEC Imaging Pvt. Ltd., who installed the MRI scanner.”

“This advanced imaging facility will help several researchers from different disciplines at IIT Delhi. This will also open up several opportunities for research collaborations with medical institutes in NCR and across India,” Prof. Vivek Buwa, Dean of Planning, IIT Delhi, added.

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