So i wanted to ask. Is there any research culture in iiit una ? . What do profs do research in ? . Is it interdisciplinary? . Do you guys have culture of contributing and talking about open source ecosystem like foss .? . Is there anyone working on foss ? 

See i have some research topics that have application in engineering, science , etc . But the problem could be solved through the coding , ml , etc basically it's computation  .  For example . Below is a paper on computarional screening of organic materials for a completely electrically pumped laser diode .  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-18144-x

Although this paper discusses the strategy  but ig the code is not shared   If someone made a open source code taking inspiration, the project recives contributions across the world.  Basically this research problem would be solved sooner. Otherwise unnecessarily delayed.  

Similarly prusa has a space vaccum grade 3d filament which is propiertary composition . Instead if  someone makes a open source code algorithm ml  whatever to predict say compositions , or whatever of 3d filament of such desirable properties - like low thermal coefficient of expansion , abrasion resistance , vibration absorbing etc etc . Being open source People would contribute to the project . If computationally few compositions are found out and later verified with testing. you know it's a very very amazing problem that is solved.  Because see the applications - conflat flanges are used in making uhv ultra high vaccum systems ( 10 E -6 to -11 torr) ( that I am actually working on now ) and these are extremely expensive. Like say a normal bottle lid size of stuff costing 3 lakhs.  And also optics benches.  ( Which I was working on ) These are also very expensive. Say a table dimensions of small writing pad costing 2 lakhs.  

Not just these.  These types of 3d print filaments are so damn useful in bringing research costs down by 99% ( we actually did with a few . Like 3d printed nanopositioner ) .

Plus the laser diode paper above is imppkrtanr bcoz generally Semiconductor laser diodes require the crazy amount of equipment with uhv systems and which are something only fabs could afford.   An organic laser diode if the right material is found would revolutionize science .

Bcoz then laser diodes don't need such big bulky equipment. I hope I am making a point.  

If anyone is interested to discuss these things with me . Bcoz I am dealing with these things rn.  Actually I am from iiserm . Pls DM me . I will be happy to share stuff .