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Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala

An MoU is signed by IIT Palakkad with Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala on 25 April 2024 for carrying out a consultancy project titled "Consultancy of Undertaking Serviceability Check and Technical Inspection of Shrouds and Ratlines at Quarter Deck of Parade Ground at Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala". The project aims to conduct Non- Destructive Evaluation of flag mast pole at INA, evaluate its stability and provide recommendations to INA. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean - Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research (ICSR) and Col. Monica Mishra, Commander Works Engineers, Ezhimala.

Memorandum of Understanding with PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore

An MoU is signed by IIT Palakkad with PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research (PSGiTech), Coimbatore on 06 March 2024 to foster collaboration, provide opportunity for academic experience, and to facilitate advancement of knowledge on the basis of reciprocity, best effort, mutual benefit, and frequent interactions. The parties aims to collaborate through Joint sponsored research, development and consulting, Exchange of faculty, scientist and staff, Exchange of scientific and technical material and Conducting joint conferences, workshops, short term courses etc. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean - Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research (ICSR) and Dr. N. Saravanakumar, Principal, PSGiTech.

Non- Disclosure Agreement with ZF Wind Power Coimbatore Limited

A mutual Non- Disclosure Agreement is signed by IIT Palakkad with ZF Wind Power Coimbatore Limited on 11 January 2024 to engage in research collaboration in the areas sof Tribology, Noise and Vibration, Electrical Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing and Processing, Renewable Energy and Simulation, Modeling, and Analysis for joint research projects, and faculty/ student visits to the ZF Wind Turbine manufacturing facility in Coimbatore. The NDA is signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean - Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research (ICSR), and Mr.

Memorandum of Understanding with TM Automotive Seating Systems Pvt. Ltd.

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.

Memorandum of Understanding with IIT Guwahati TIDF

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.

Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement with Naadisens Med Tech LLP

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.

Memorandum of Understanding with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN)

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..

Memorandum of Understanding with Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)

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.

Memorandum of Understanding with Dane Diagnostics and Polyclinic, Palakkad

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.

Memorandum of Agreement with PSGIAS, PSGiTech, BPCL & CHT

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.