About the New MTech Program in Smart Mobility and Logistics Systems
Starting August 2025, CiSTUP will be anchoring an MTech program in Smart Mobility and Logistics Systems. Mobility and logistics systems are large-scale, interconnected socio-technical systems that often interact with various domains, such as energy, healthcare, and extreme events. Most MTech programs are, however, in uni-disciplinary departments, and UG programs typically do not focus on mobility and logistics systems.
The proposed MTech program aims to prepare graduates to address the complexities of modern transportation through multidisciplinary coursework, industry-relevant skills, and technology exposure. The program is designed to equip graduates with knowledge and skills essential for various industries working in
- Urban, rural, and inter-city transport agencies
- Freight and logistics
- E-commerce platforms
- Mobility service providers and aggregators
- Airlines and travel services
- Smart city and IT services
- Mobility think tanks
Prospective students interested to know more about the program can also attend a webinar on March 15 at 3:00 PM using the MS Teams Link
Participating Departments
This is an interdisciplinary program anchored in CiSTUP with participating faculty and courses from the following divisions:
- Inter-disciplinary Division: CiSTUP, Centre for Cyber Physical Systems, Centre for Data Science, Management Studies
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: Computer Science and Automation, Electrical Engineering, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering
- Mechanical Sciences: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design and Manufacturing
Other Related Programs
IISc also offers other MTech programs related to mobility/transportation with different focuses. Prospective students can check out more details of these programs using the following websites:
- The MTech in Civil Engineering with specialization in Transportation Systems Engineering (TSE) teaches students transportation planning, traffic engineering, highway and road design, pavement engineering, and public and sustainable transportation systems. It is open for Civil and Mechanical engineering graduates. For more details, visit http://www.civil.iisc.ac.in/.
- MTech in Mobility Engineering prepares students for the automotive industry in developing hybrid/electric, autonomous vehicles, and ADAS technologies. It is open for graduates from multiple disciplines. For more details, visit https://mecheng.iisc.ac.in/mobility/.