IIT-Kharagpur, Navy Sign MoU To Execute Research & Development Jointly

Kolkata: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) and Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote technology development, innovative solutions and undertaking joint research and development, according to a statement issued on Thursday.

studies include propulsion systems, instrumentation and sensors, industrial engineering and operational research, nanotechnology and hydrodynamic study of fluids, computer-aided design, study of mechanical design of systems and equipment, study of acoustics, quantum computing and quantum mechanics and robotics, it said.

“This partnership will promote acemic cooperation, enhance scientific understanding of technologies related to defence and undertake research in mutually beneficial areas including research projects by Navy-sponsored students,” statement quoted IIT Kharagpur Director Prof V K Tewari as saying.

This alignment signifies a move towards a symbolic relationship between acemia and military, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and knowledge exchange, statement noted.

MoU was signed recently by Rear miral K Srinivas, Assistant Chief of Material (Dockyard & Refit) at Naval Hequarters and Prof Rintu Banerjee, Dean, R&D, IIT Kharagpur.