Agroforestry – the practice of growing trees and crops in interacting combinations – is recognized the world over as an integrated approach to sustainable land-use. Agroforestry systems, being multifunctional, facilitate not only the production of food and wood products but also provide a variety of ecosystem services such as climate-change mitigation, biodiversity … [Read more...] about Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices
Physical Science and Engineering
Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World
Welcome to Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World A focused exploration of agroforestry practices from around the world. This is the second module of the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the global distribution of the practices, their underlying principles, and major scientific advances during the past nearly five decades, presented … [Read more...] about Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World
Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities
How can we develop transformative skills and capacities to achieve climate neutral and sustainable cities? This course explores how we can design, create and achieve climate neutral and sustainable cities. We embrace the “mission to the moon” approach for tackling greenhouse emissions from cities putting an emphasis on pathways and opportunities. We utilise insights and … [Read more...] about Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities
Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance
This course is designed to provide a detailed exploration of the critical elements involved in transmission lines' design, modeling, and performance assessment. By enrolling in this course, participants will not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that are directly applicable in the field of transmission line engineering. Whether you're a student aspiring … [Read more...] about Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance
Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
This course will begin by discussing superconductivity - a central example of a macroscopic phenomenon. It will then proceed to discuss various modern topics in quantum condensed matter physics, including fractionalization, anyon statistics, topology, and non-equilibrium phases. The course aims to provide learners with an appreciation for some modern topics in condensed … [Read more...] about Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
