Excellence Scholarship for the Master's in Sustainable Printed and Integrated Electronics

As part of an initiative to attract and support talented students from other countries to continue their studies at Grenoble INP – Pagora; Fedrigoni, in partnership with Grenoble INP – Pagora and the Grenoble INP Foundation, has awarded an Excellence Scholarship to a student from the Master Industrial Engineering Program Sustainable printed and integrated electronics. This scholarship is part of the sponsorship agreement signed between the Grenoble INP Foundation, Fedrigoni and Grenoble INP – Pagora in November 2024.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, Gayathri, a student from India, is the first recipient of this scholarship. She shares her thoughts on this year and her journey with us.

What is your educational background before arriving at Grenoble INP – Pagora?
“Before joining Grenoble INP – Pagora, I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with Applied Electronics at Morning Star Homescience College in Kerala, where I gained a solid foundation in electronics, communication systems and solid-state physics. I then pursued a Master’s in Electronics at MES College Marampally, focusing on embedded systems, signal processing and VLSI, and ranked among the top ten students in the university examinations.”

Why did you choose to follow the Master Industrial Engineering Program Sustainable printed and integrated electronics?
“I chose this Master because it perfectly combines my background in electronics with my interest in materials, functional printing and sustainability. The Master’s degree allows me to work on flexible electronics, conductive inks and eco‑designed devices, which are emerging as key technologies for future wearables and smart packaging. I was also attracted by Grenoble INP - Pagora’s strong industrial connections, such as my current collaboration with Decathlon.”

How will this Master's degree help you in your future career and what are your plans for the future?
“This Master’s is giving me both theoretical knowledge and hands‑on experience in printed and flexible electronics, which is essential for R&D roles in sustainable electronics and sensor technologies. As part of the Master’s degree, I am doing an internship at IMT Nord Europe on the development of gas sensors based on perovskite and perovskite‑polymer composites, which is strengthening my skills in materials characterization and device fabrication. In the future, I hope to work as an R&D engineer developing eco‑designed electronic systems for healthcare, environmental monitoring or smart textiles.”

Any words for the Master's candidates?
“I would tell future candidates that this Master’s is ideal if you are curious, open‑minded and ready to work at the crossroads of materials, electronics and sustainability. Do not be afraid of exploring a new field; the courses, projects and internships are very supportive and applied. Take every opportunity to talk with professors, industrial partners and classmates, because these interactions often lead to new ideas, internships and career directions.”