HORIBA India Partners with IIT Delhi to Advance Technical Research and Development Projects
HORIBA India has formalized a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing three specific technical research and development projects under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Research Projects Overview
The projects outlined in the MoU will concentrate on developing a low-cost, high-torque density electric vehicle motor based on reduced rare-earth magnets; innovating smart fabrics through 3D printing alongside novel design prototypes; and creating an intermediate-temperature proton-conducting solid oxide electrolysis cell designed for green hydrogen production.
Signing Ceremony
The signing of the MoU was conducted by Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations at IIT Delhi, and Dr. Rajeev Gautam, Senior Corporate Officer at HORIBA Ltd. and President of HORIBA India. They were also joined by Dr. Sagar Sarkar, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi, serving as the Principal Investigator for the electric vehicle motor project, and Prof. Saptarshi Basak from the Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART) at IIT Delhi, who will lead the 3D printing initiative. Prof. Suddhasatwa Basu from the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Delhi will oversee the project focused on green hydrogen.
About HORIBA India
HORIBA India, headquartered in New Delhi, operates across three primary sectors: Energy and Environment, Bio and Healthcare, and Materials and Semiconductor. Dr. Rajeev Gautam noted the importance of the collaboration for advancing technology and the potential benefits it may provide for educational resources aimed at students.
CSR Initiatives
Furthermore, he indicated that the CSR program, themed “Together We Grow,” is designed to encourage student engagement in research and development activities, facilitating their involvement in the creation of indigenous technologies critical for India’s future. Prof. Panda acknowledged the longstanding contributions of HORIBA India and the expected enhancements in student learning and innovation resulting from this collaboration.
(Source: IIT Delhi)
