An MoU is signed by IIT Palakkad with T. M. Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited on 01 January 2024 for collaborating in the outreach activities of the institute. As per the MoU, T. M. Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited will be providing financial support for the community outreach programmes in Maths and Science conducted by IIT Palakkad. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean - Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research (ICSR) and Mr. Amit Dey, BU Head, T. M. Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited.
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An MoU was signed by IIT Palakkad with IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF) for the execution of the project titled "Manpack Bridges" under the expertise of Dr. Nelson Muthu, Associate Profesor, Mechanical Engineering. The MoU was signed on 30 January 2024 by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean - Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research (ICSR), IIT Palakkad and Prof. G. Krishnamoorthy, Vice- Chairperson, Board of Directors, IITG TIDF.
A mutual Non- Disclosure Agreement is signed by IIT Palakkad with Naadisens Med Tech LLP in connection to the execution of a consultancy project titled "Design and Development of Wireless Power Transfer Unit for Blood Pressure Monitoring with Electromagnetic Signal - A Prototype" on 03 January 2024. The project is being executed by Dr. Sukomal Dey, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and funded by Naadisens Med Tech LLP for a period of 6 months starting from 08 January 2024.
IIT Palakkad and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) entered into a transformative agreement for setting up of solar projects on the campus. This initiative underscores our dedication to fostering a sustainable campus and realizing our vision of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. The MoU will facilitate the development and implementation of solar/wind installations for attaining self-sufficiency in our energy consumption. The MoU was signed on 22 December 2023 by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research (ICSR), IITPKD, and Shri. Shyam Kumar, General Manager, NVVN Ltd..
IIT Palakkad-Smart AgriTech Centre for Advanced Research and Development (SATCARD) and Kerala Agricultural University join hands to strengthen research collaboration for the advancement of agricultural technology. The Smart Agritech Centre for Advanced Research and Development (SATCARD) aims to address some of India's pressing agricultural challenges through the development of efficient agricultural technologies especially in the field of agricultural sensors, artificial intelligence, IoT, embedded systems, crop modeling, etc. This MoU paves the way for innovation and testing & validation of AI-enabled, cost-effective agritech solutions. The purpose of this MoU is to establish a framework for the cooperation of the parties in research and educational activities related to the fields of precision agriculture or any other technology research area of common interest that may arise in the future. The MoU was signed on 03 November 2023 by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research (ICSR), IITPKD, and Dr. Sakeer Hussain, Registrar KAU.
IIT Palakkad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dane Diagnostics and Polyclinic, Palakkad on 01 November 2023 for developing Clinical Grade Devices and other collaborative R&D projects, particularly in the fields Biomedical Engineering and its applications. This research collaboration intends to develop AI-powered medical imaging devices for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and staging. It also seeks to improve screening and diagnosis accuracy by using microwave imaging and ultrasound sensors in a portable multimodal imaging system with efficient AI models, reducing false alarms. Due focus is also given in developing contactless vital sign monitors for home use, aiding in monitoring infants and the elderly, and creating a non-invasive wearable Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device for people with diabetes. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad and Dr. Sushama M., Managing Director, Dane Diagnostics in the presence of Dr. Sabarimalai Manikandan, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Palakkad.
IIT Palakkad has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with PSG Institute of Advanced Studies (PSGIAS), PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research (PSGiTech), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Centre for High Technology (CHT), under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India on 04 October 2023 to collaborate on the advancement of fuel cell stack technology. The parties will collaborate for a project titled "Development of Cost-Effective 2.5kW PEM Fuel Cell Stack based on Less Pt-Bimetallic Electrocatalysts and Mesoporous Carbon support materials". Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan and Dr. Krishna Sesha Giri from the Centre of Renewable Energy (CoRE) are the faculty coordinators of the project agreement.
IIT Palakkad and the Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC), GRID India signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 15 September 2023. It aims to strengthen academia-industry interaction with the goals of knowledge sharing and capacity building through collaboration, encourage research on issues related to India’s power sector, enable data sharing between IITPKD and SRLDC & encourage publication of jointly-conducted technical work in national/international journals and presentations in national/ international conference/seminars/workshop.
IIT Palakkad embarks on a new chapter of collaboration by signing an MoU with Intech Additive Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore on 21 June 2023. The partnership focuses on joint research and development in advanced manufacturing processes and material innovation, which involves mechanical testing, tribological characterization, and material characterization. This collaboration aims to facilitate development of new products, components, technologies, and methodologies through extensive research and testing. Both organizations will follow a collaborative approach for mutually agreed alloys/materials. This partnership also encourages information exchange and consulting services for specific customer programs/projects giving way to exciting opportunities. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (ICSR), Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad Mr. Sridhar, Managing Director, Intech Additive Solutions Pvt. Limited, Bengaluru in the presence of Prof. A Seshadri Sekhar, Director IIT Palakkad.
IIT Palakkad and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI), Thiruvananthapuram signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 12 July 2023. This agreement aims to strengthen research collaboration between the two institutions, focusing on advancing agricultural technology. Under the MoU, both organizations will engage in collaborative Research and Development (R&D) projects in various agricultural fields, including crop modelling, yield prediction, weather forecasting, sensor systems, and artificial intelligence. The partnership seeks to explore potential research areas of mutual interest, fostering innovation and scientific advancement in agriculture. The MoU was signed by Dr Santhakumar Mohan, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT-PKD and Dr. G. Byju, Director of ICAR-CTCRI, in the presence of Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director, IIT Palakkad. Dr. Sreenath Vijayakumar, Dr. Satyajit Das, Dr. V.S. Santhosh Mithra, Dr. T. Makeshkumar, and Dr. Deepak Jaiswal were also present.
Two premier institutions, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad and National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut have joined hands to embark on a series of collaborative initiatives. This includes engaging in joint research projects that harness the expertise and resources of both institutions. This partnership will facilitate joint PhD guidance, entails the exchange of doctoral candidates from one institution to the other. As per the understanding, both NIT Calicut and IIT Palakkad will jointly organize workshops and conferences. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed by Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director of IIT Palakkad, and Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut on 23 June 2023 to cement this remarkable collaboration.
IIT Palakkad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram on 13 June 2023. The MoU was formalized officially by Prof. A Seshadri Sekhar (Director, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad) and CA. Dr. Binoy J. Kattadiyil (Director & Member Secretary, CMD Trivandrum). The MoU is expected to leverage complementary expertise in joint organization of seminars, conferences, workshops and short-term courses, research, faculty exchange programs etc.
On 20 March 2023, IIT Palakkad has signed an MoU with The Keystone Foundation for research and collaboration with focus on community wellbeing, and biodiversity conservation with One Health as the goal, focusing on the intersections of technology, livelihood, health, governance and ecological outcomes.
IIT Palakkad has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Indore on 28 February 2023. With this agreement, the parties agree to conduct a collaborative research project titled "Development of an affordable wearable IoT-GPS enabled intelligent vital signs monitor for smart health monitoring services" for addressing the major design, development and deployment issues by considering the improvement of diagnostic accuracy and reliability, false alarm reduction, affordability, and battery lifetime. The project is being funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and is being executed by Prof. Ram Bilas Pachori, Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Indore and Dr. M. Sabarimalai Manikandan, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Palakkad.
IIT Palakkad signed an MoU with the NSS College of Engineering Palakkad on 22 February 2023. The MOU covers bilateral collaboration of academics and research between the two institutions such as Conducting programmes to achieve desirable objectives in connection with capacity building, Exchange of information on research and educational programmes, Joint organization of seminars, conferences, workshops, and short- term courses, Joint supervision of MTech projects by faculty members from both the institutes, joint project proposals, visiting fellow program, and Student internships between both the institutes. The MOU was signed by Dr. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean- ICSR, IIT Palakkad and Dr. Anand T.N.C., Dean- Academics, IIT Palakkad with Dr. Suresh P.R., Principal, NSS College of Engineering.
IIT Palakkad signed an MoU with College of Engineering Trivandrum on 14 February 2023. This MoU will facilitate cooperation and promotion of Academic and Research & Development projects in Science, Technology, and Engineering, joint organisation of conferences, workshops and seminars, student internships across both institutions, and joint supervision of projects. The MoU was signed by Dr. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean - Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research and Dr. Suresh Babu V., Principal of College of Engineering, Trivandrum in the presence of Prof. Seshadri Sekhar, Director IIT Palakkad and Dr. Suneesh S. S., Professor & Head of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Trivandrum. Dr. Jobin Francis, Assistant Professor, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, IIT Palakkad is the faculty in-charge for this MoU.
IIT Palakkad signed an MoU with Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (Government College of Engineering), Kottayam on 01 December 2022. This MoU will facilitate cooperation and promotion of Academic and Research & Development projects in Science, Technology, and Engineering, joint organisation of conferences, workshops and seminars, student internships across both institutions, and joint supervision of projects. The MoU was signed by Dr. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean - Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, and Dr. Sathish, Principal of RIT Kottayam, in the presence of Dr. Sovan Lal Das, Dean - Academics, and Dr. Selvapandian, Industry Liaison Officer. D.r Santhakumar Mohan, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering is the faculty in-charge for this MoU between IIT Palakkad and RIT Kottayam.
A Memorandum of Understanding between Government Engineering College (GEC), Wayanad and IIT Palakkad was signed on January 17, 2023 at Nila Campus. It was formalised to facilitate and promote academic collaboration, research and development projects in Science, Technology and Engineering, joint organisation of conferences, workshops and seminars, and student internships between both the Institutions. The MoU was signed by Dr Santhakumar Mohan, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT-PKD and Dr Anitha VS, Principal, GEC Wayanad, in the presence of Dr Sovan Lal Das, Dean, Academics. Dr Vijay Muralidharan is the faculty-in-charge for this MoU between IIT Palakkad and GEC, Wayanad.
IIT Palakkad has signed a MoU with the Centre for Adivasi Research and Development (CARD), Odisha on 31 October 2022. This MoU will facilitate cooperation and promotion of research and development in the sectors of fundamental training on Science, Technology, and Engineering for women of the marginalized community, Research and development projects for the benefit of underprivileged communities, Adhivasi, SCC/ST, and other tribal population, Research and development projects to address the issues of environment, sanitation, water resources, and natural habitat. Besides research in areas of mutual interest, the MoU will assist the integral efforts of CARD for specific studies in the areas of Adhivasi research, under privileged community projects and in connection to other critical projects of significance.The MoU was signed by the Director Centre for Adhivasi Research & Development (CARD), Dr Bikram Keshori Jena, and Dean Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, Dr Santhakumar Mohan. Dr Deepak Jaiswal, from Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Engineering Centre (ESSENCE) is the faculty in - charge for MOU between IIT Palakkad and Centre for Adhivasi Research and Development (CARD) Odisha.
IIT Palakkad has signed an MoU with the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) operating under the aegis of the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) on 18 October 2022. The MoU will facilitate collaborative research, practice and engagement between the two Institutes in areas of mutual interest like Developing the Green Campus at IIT Palakkad's upcoming permanent site, Addressing human-animal conflict, Addressing and modeling the carbon sequestration potential of different bamboos species, Sea-shore restoration, Landslide prediction and hydrological modeling, Large-scale application of bamboo and rattan in the construction sector, Molecular modeling, Developing instruments for sustainable harvest of Non-timber Forest Produce (NTFPs), Climate change prediction and modeling using plant functional traits, Identifying and quantifying invasive species of plants through image processing, Understand the behaviour pattern of invasive tortoises which are caged on the KFRI campus by recording and mapping the movement of each individual, Machine learning Algorithms for gene sequencing, Identifying suitable varieties of bamboo to develop a support frame for floating solar panels, Student, faculty, scientist, and staff exchange programmes and cooperation between them in appropriate academic and scientific programmes, Exchange of scientific and technical materials & Joint conferences and workshop.