SciencePhoto: Deccan HeraldIIT Kanpur Study Links Student Sleep and Attention Decline
A 2026 study by IIT Kanpur professor Anubha Goel and colleagues found that student attention decline in classes is linked to factors like hostel bedroom environment, sleep deprivation, poor ventilation, and high temperatures. The research, published in Building and Environment, aims to suggest improvements to enhance student focus and reduce classroom sleepiness, addressing digital distractions and environmental causes.
Deccan Herald··Kanpur


