Focus on n cybersecurity, biotechnology, AI, robotics, and wireless communications
New York: The New York University Tandon School of Engineering has announced a collaboration with IIT-Kanpur to advance seven groundbreaking research projects.
This partnership, which began in September 2023, focuses on cybersecurity, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and wireless communications.
The collaboration follows US President Joe Biden's visit to the G20 Summit in New Delhi and the Association of American Universities' initiative to foster international partnerships.
In a joint statement, President Biden and PM Narendra Modi expressed their support for this academic cooperation, highlighting its importance for both nations.
This collaboration, funded by both institutions and supported by NYU Tandon’s Centers for Advanced Technology in Telecommunications and Cybersecurity, aims to deliver technological innovations with a global impact.
In addition to their collaborative research projects, NYU and IIT Kanpur will expand doctoral exchange opportunities and share teaching and research strategies.
The IIT Kanpur partnership follows NYU’s 2022 launch of a formal partnership with KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), leading to joint academic research projects involving faculty from both institutions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IIT Kanpur is another example of NYU’s global reach and desire to find and create innovation regardless of borders.
The primary research funding comes from both institutions, with additional support provided by NYU Tandon’s Center for Advanced Technology in Telecommunications and the NYU Center for Cybersecurity.
Professor Bushra Ateeq, Dean of International Relations at IIT Kanpur, remarked, "International academic partnership enhances the diversity of ideas, fosters synergies, and drives collective efforts to tackle scientific challenges. Our partnership with NYU is set to foster innovation and develop solutions with global impact."
Linda Ng Boyle, Vice Dean for Research at NYU Tandon, added, "Building academic ties across borders is essential for driving scientific breakthroughs. Our collaboration with IIT Kanpur aims to deliver technological innovations that make our world safer, cleaner, and healthier."
