Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (Renault Nissan Tech) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in areas such as placements, internships, elective courses, joint research projects, and the establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and labs.
Among those present at the MoU signing ceremony at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s Coimbatore campus were principal guest Debashis Bimalprakash Neogi, Managing Director of Renault Nissan Tech, and Guest of Honour Hirotake Harada, Senior Vice President – Engineering of Renault Nissan Tech.
Renault Nissan Tech contributed a test car as part of this relationship to promote Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s research endeavors in automotive and related sectors. For automotive engineering students, joint elective courses with in-depth studies will be introduced. The collaboration is also looking into the idea of launching customized work-integrated MTech programs for industry experts in Automotive Engineering and Thermal and Fluids Engineering.
Debashis Neogi, Managing Director of Renault Nissan Tech, emphasised the significance of industry-academia collaboration in fostering talent, skills, and research in automotive technology and education.
Parameswaran, Principal Director, Corporate & Industry Relations, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, highlighted their commitment to providing students with a conducive environment for academic, professional, and personal development.
The alliance aims to boost innovation and value creation in the automotive and related industries. Initiatives for research will concentrate on pollutants, alternative fuels, and the use of advanced sensors for Road-Load Data (RLD) analysis. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham will research data-driven digital twins and improve simulation skills for specific performance measures.
The partnership solidifies joint efforts in advancing automotive technologies, including research on eMobility, drive design, fuel cells, battery chemistry, and vehicle dynamics. The collaboration aligns with both institutions’ commitment to shaping the future of the automotive industry through research, education, and innovation.
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