Sustainability Research Bootcamp

10-Day Intensive ML & Research Methods Program

Author

Sustainability Lab | IIT Gandhinagar

Published

July 7, 2025

Welcome to the Sustainability Research Bootcamp

Preparing the next generation of AI researchers for sustainability challenges

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Program Overview

This 10-day intensive bootcamp prepares interns, researchers, and students with essential machine learning fundamentals, research methods, and practical skills needed to tackle sustainability challenges using AI.

Comprehensive

From Python basics to neural networks, covering the complete ML pipeline with hands-on projects using real sustainability datasets.

Research-Focused

Includes scientific writing, research methods, and the complete CS Research Bootcamp for developing strong research skills.

Sustainability-Driven

Every project and dataset focuses on real sustainability challenges - from air quality prediction to energy forecasting.

What You’ll Learn

Technical Skills

  • Python Mastery: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
  • Machine Learning: Supervised/unsupervised learning, neural networks
  • Deep Learning: PyTorch, CNNs, time series forecasting
  • MLOps: Git, GitHub, model deployment

Research Skills

  • Scientific Writing: LaTeX, paper structure, academic communication
  • Research Methods: Hypothesis testing, experimental design
  • Collaboration: Version control, peer review, documentation
  • Communication: Presentations, technical writing, email etiquette

Program Structure

Days Focus Key Skills Assessment
1-2 Python Fundamentals NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib Activity Recognition + Weather Analysis
3 Skills Assessment 40 Challenge Questions Multi-Dataset Analysis
4-5 Machine Learning Linear Models, Trees, KNN Housing Prices + Iris Classification
6 Neural Networks PyTorch, CNNs, LSTMs Time Series Prediction
7-8 Development & Writing Git/GitHub, LaTeX/Overleaf Collaborative Project + Research Paper
9 Research Methods Scientific Communication Research Proposal
10 Modern Tools & Integration YOLO, Hugging Face, Lab Projects Internship Project

Path: Python Basics → ML Mastery → Research Skills → Real Impact

Target Audience

Summer Interns 6-week to 3-month research internships

Long-term Interns 6-month research positions

Junior Research Fellows PhD and postdoc preparation

Interested Researchers Anyone wanting to work with the lab

Course Materials Integration

This bootcamp leverages proven course materials from:

ACM Summer School Content

Expand your knowledge with specialized sessions from our ACM Summer School program:

Assessment & Certification

Daily Assessments (70%)

  • Coding challenges
  • Mini-projects with real data
  • Research exercises

Final Project (30%)

  • Comprehensive research proposal
  • 20-minute presentation
  • Peer review process

Certification Levels

  • Outstanding (95-100%): Ready for independent research
  • Excellent (90-94%): Advanced project readiness
  • Good (80-89%): Guided research capability

Success Stories

“The bootcamp transformed my understanding of ML for sustainability. The hands-on projects with real air quality data prepared me perfectly for my research internship.”

— Previous Participant

“The combination of technical skills and research methods gave me everything I needed to contribute meaningfully to lab projects from day one.”

— Summer Intern 2024

Get Started

Ready to begin your journey in sustainability research?

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Contact

Sustainability Lab, IIT Gandhinagar
Email: nipun.batra@iitgn.ac.in
Website: https://sustainability-lab.github.io/

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