Civil Engineering

Memorandum of Understanding with Autodesk India

IIT Palakkad and Autodesk in India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 9th May 2025, to advance skill development in the DesignandMake industries. The milestone collaboration, formalized by Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director of IIT Palakkad, and Smitha Raghunathan, Interim Regional Director of Autodesk India & SAARC, aims to drive immersive learning, research collaboration, and curriculum innovation in architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and design and manufacturing.

MoU with Translational Research and Professional Leadership Centre(TPLC),GEC Barton Hill

IIT Palakkad signed an MoU with the Translational Research and Professional Leadership Centre (TPLC) of the Government Engineering College Barton Hill (GECBH), Trivandrum, on April 7, 2025. The MoU focuses on collaborative academic and research activities between the two institutions.The MoU was formally signed by Dr. Athira P., Dean Academics, IIT Palakkad; Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (ICSR), IIT Palakkad; and Dr. Shiny G., Principal, GEC Barton Hill, Trivandrum. 

Technology License and Monetization Agreement with IIT Madras & M/s. Archana Blocks, Rajapalayam

A Technology Licensing Agreement with M/s. Archana Blocks, Rajapalayam for the technology “Carbonatable Fine-Grained Cementitious Matrix with Alternative Binders for Glass Reinforced Composites” has been signed jointly with IIT Palakkad and IIT Madras. The technology was developed by Prof. Ravindra Gettu (IIT Madras) and Dr. Sunitha K Nayar (IIT Palakkad) and their team as part of a DST SERB project. The invention focuses on developing a fine-grained concrete matrix tailored for durable glass-reinforced concrete (GRC) applications. This novel formulation integrates supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to reduce carbon emissions, promote high carbonation potential, and achieve low-pH binders for enhanced durability. Designed for both structural and non-structural uses, such as facades, partition walls, and 3D-printed elements, it offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution. The use of glass fibers as reinforcement ensures improved tensile strength, crack resistance, and long-term performance.