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MoU with Parul University

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with Parul University for academic and research purposes on 18th September 2025. The MoU was signed by Dr Athira P., Dean of Academics, and Professor Santhakumar Mohan, Dean of ICSR, along with Prof. Manish Pandya, Registrar, Parul University. 

MoU with Compunnel Technology India Private Limited

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with Compunnel Technology India Private Limited on 15th September 2025. This MoU aims to collaborate on Artificial Intelligence and its applications, engaging IITPKD faculty, students, and scholars as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for advice, research inputs, validation, or technical support, and organising joint workshops, seminars, or training sessions as may be mutually agreed. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, representing IIT Palakkad, and Mr.Himanshu Kumar, Vice-President, Compunnel Technology India Private Limited. 

MoU with Velammal Institutions, Madurai

IIT Palakkad, and Velammal Institutions, Madurai (Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, and Velammal Hospital and Research Institute) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for academic and research purposes, on 28th August 2025. The MoU was signed by Dr Athira P, Dean Academics and Professor Santhakumar Mohan, Dean ICSR, along with the principal and dean of Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, and Velammal Hospital and Research Institute, in the presence of Dr Latha, Associate Professor, Industry Institute Partnership Cell, and Dr Selvalakshmi, Associate Professor, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai.

MoU with Indian Institute of Soil Science (ICAR-IISS), Bhopal

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with the Indian Institute of Soil Science (ICAR-IISS), Bhopal on 21st August 2025. This MoU aims to promote and enhance scientific and academic interactions between IISS Bhopal and IIT Palakkad in mutually beneficial areas of global sanitation and sustainable soil health management with the following specific objectives: To develop co-composting protocols/methodologies for safe use of biosolids, To develop nutrient enriched biosolids derived product for its safe use in agriculture, To facilitate joint short term training programs in mutually agreed areas of interest. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, representing IIT Palakkad, and Dr. MonoranjanMohanty, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Sciences. 

Confidentiality agreement with Michelin India

IIT Palakkad has signed a Confidentiality agreement with Michelin India on 4th August 2025. This agreement aims for each Party to disclose to the other Party, Confidential and/or Proprietary Information, for the purpose of exploring research opportunities. This agreement was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (Industry Collaboration & Sponsored Research), IIT Palakkad, and Amit Bindumadhav Pingle, Michelin India Private Limited.

MoU with Manipal Academy of Higher Education

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with Manipal Academy of Higher Education on 19th June 2025. This MoU shall establish the criteria under which parties shall carry out academic collaborative activities in areas of mutual interest. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (Industry Collaboration & Sponsored Research), IIT Palakkad, and Dr. P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

MoU with Centre for Science and Environment

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with Centre for Science and Environment on 24th July 2025.Through this MoU, Global Sanitation Centre of Excellence (GSCOE), Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, and Centre for Science and Environment are recognising their shared objectives and complementary expertise, express their mutual intention to extend and formalize their cooperation under the initiative, titled “Laboratory Alliance for Quality Execution of Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) and Treatment Technologies in India and South Asia.” The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (Industry Collaboration & Sponsored Research), IIT Palakkad, and Director General, Centre for Science and Environment.

MoU with KPR College of Arts,Science and Research, Coimbatore

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with KPR College of Arts, Science and Research on 23rd July 2025, to collaborate in research areas of mutual interest. The MoU encompasses academic and research activities, including exchange of information, joint supervision of projects, joint organization of seminars and conferences, student internships, and joint proposals for research funding. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (Industry Collaboration & Sponsored Research), IIT Palakkad, representing the institution, and Dr.P. Geetha,Principal, KPR College of Arts, Science and Research. 

MoU with KPR Institute of Engineering Technology, Coimbatore

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology on 21st July 2025, to collaborate in research areas of mutual interest. The MoU encompasses academic and research activities, including exchange of information on research and educational programs, joint supervision of projects by faculty members from both institutes, joint organization of seminars, conferences, workshops, and short-term courses, student internships between both institutes and  joint proposals for research funding. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, representing IIT Palakkad, and Dr.D.Saravanan, principal, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology. 

NDA with Stellantis Engineering India, IIT Madras and SRM Institute of Science and Technology

IIT Palakkad has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Stellantis Engineering India, IIT Madras and SRM Institute of Science and Technology on 17th July 2025. The Parties intends to enter into technical and business discussion aimed to explore cooperation projects on metals material and components with the aim to increase the material performance and improve the sustainability and also include projects with respect to various domestic and export projects.  The NDA was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad, Dr. Manu Santhanam, Dean IC & SR, IITM, PARAG SHARMA,VP – GPSC, India & Asia Pacific Region, Stellantis Engineering India Private Limited, and Dr. S. Ponnusamy, Director, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.