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| M.S. Unnikrishnan, CEO IITB-Monash Research Academy and Dr. Arun Jaura Managing Director Michelin India Technology Centre India |
Michelin India Technology Centre in Pune and IIT Bombay - Monash
Research Academy today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),
designed to be an Umbrella Agreement between the two organizations for next
generation sustainable mobility research.
Eric Philippe Vinesse, Executive Vice
President, Research & Development - Member of the Michelin Group Executive
Committee said: “Open innovation, through partnerships globally, is a priority
for Michelin R&D. It enables us to accelerate and scale up mobility related
innovative opportunities around Data Driven Engineering and Sustainable materials.
I am delighted about this partnership of Michelin in India with IITB-Monash
Academy as it will enhance mutual development and stimulate stronger
collaboration for sustainable mobility. In this evolving mobility ecosystem,
this engagement will provide a solid platform for the PhD students from India,
to appreciate and experience the strengths of Michelin's innovation culture.”
This partnership will be for a tenure of 5 years with several projects
envisaged for development in the Mobility space in India. It will bring
Michelin’s global Research and Development DNA and involve doctoral students
(PhD) from IIT Bombay - Monash Research Academy encompassing a wide range of
themes such as advanced computational engineering, materials, simulation and
manufacture, Infrastructure engineering, clean energy water,
nanotechnology, biotechnology and stem cell research.
During the signing ceremony, Dr. Arun Jaura, Managing Director
Michelin India Technology Centre India, said: “Michelin’s R&D centers
embody our Innovation DNA in various regions of the world. In India, Michelin
R&D’s partnership with IITB-Monash Academy is a strategic lever used to
foster the power and speed of innovation in the mobility ecosystem. In light of
sustainability, this partnership will nurture talent and encourage PhD students
to collaborate and create innovative mobility related solutions. This
particular partnership will provide PhD students with exposure to technologies
and experiences from 3 different continents – allowing them to access state of
the art facilities, join forces with intellectual academic minds, and work
alongside industry experts.”
M.S. Unnikrishnan, CEO, IITB-Monash
Research Academy said: "We really value our research partnership with
Michelin, one of the most technologically advanced tire manufacturers of the
world. IITB-Monash Research Academy in partnership with Michelin is aiming to
conduct application oriented translational research. Professors from IIT Bombay
and Monash University, Australia will team up with Michelin in this outcome
oriented program targeted to create mobility oriented technologies of
tomorrow".
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