Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – April 14, 2025 – Ikon Science, a global leader in geoprediction and subsurface data solutions, has donated 30 RokDoc software licenses to the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee). Valued at over $10 million annually, this donation supports one of India’s top institutions for Earth Science education and research.
As part of this initiative, IIT Roorkee will fully integrate RokDoc into its Earth Science curriculum. Students will gain hands-on experience with software used across geoscience disciplines, including rock physics, petrophysics, property determination, elastic property modeling, and reservoir characterization.
“This generous contribution from Ikon Science will elevate the educational experience of our students by offering direct exposure to tools used in the Earth Science industry,” said Dr. Ravi Sharma, Associate Professor at IIT Roorkee. “Access to RokDoc strengthens our ability to deliver world-class training in petroleum engineering and geology.”
Furthermore, Sharma added, “This very generous contribution from Ikon Science will enhance our students’ learning experience, providing them with access to industry-standard software that bridges the gap between academic concepts and real-world applications. We are very grateful for this support, which further strengthens our commitment to delivering world-class education in petroleum engineering and geology at IIT.”
Ikon Science remains committed to advancing Earth Science education. Through its Academic Program, the company offers free RokDoc licenses to universities worldwide. This program promotes the use of advanced technology in classrooms, helping future professionals contribute to a more sustainable energy sector.
For more information about Ikon Science’s Academic Program, please visit Ikon Science Academic Program: https://www.ikonscience.com/about-us-ikon-expertise-partnerships-and-sustainability/partners-awards/
For over 20 years, Ikon Science has been a global provider of geoprediction and knowledge management solutions to optimize subsurface discovery by applying deep scientific expertise and technology innovation to help customers extract more actionable knowledge from sophisticated subsurface data. By bringing digital transformation to knowledge management, Ikon helps customers make the best moves – improving accuracy, accelerating results, and lowering costs. For more information, visit www.ikonscience.com.