Michelin India Technology Centre in Pune and IIT Bombay - Monash Research Academy today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), designed to be an Umbrella Agreement between the two organizations for next generation sustainable mobility research.
Eric Philippe Vinesse, Executive Vice President, Research & Development - Member of the Michelin Group Executive Committee said: “Open innovation, through partnerships globally, is a priority for Michelin R&D. It enables us to accelerate and scale up mobility related innovative opportunities around Data Driven Engineering and Sustainable materials. I am delighted about this partnership of Michelin in India with IITB-Monash Academy as it will enhance mutual development and stimulate stronger collaboration for sustainable mobility. In this evolving mobility ecosystem, this engagement will provide a solid platform for the PhD students from India, to appreciate and experience the strengths of Michelin's innovation culture.”
This partnership will be for a tenure of 5 years with several projects envisaged for development in the Mobility space in India. It will bring Michelin’s global Research and Development DNA and involve doctoral students (PhD) from IIT Bombay - Monash Research Academy encompassing a wide range of themes such as advanced computational engineering, materials, simulation and manufacture, Infrastructure engineering, clean energy water, nanotechnology, biotechnology and stem cell research.
During the signing ceremony, Dr. Arun Jaura, Managing Director Michelin India Technology Centre India, said: “Michelin’s R&D centers embody our Innovation DNA in various regions of the world. In India, Michelin R&D’s partnership with IITB-Monash Academy is a strategic lever used to foster the power and speed of innovation in the mobility ecosystem. In light of sustainability, this partnership will nurture talent and encourage PhD students to collaborate and create innovative mobility related solutions. This particular partnership will provide PhD students with exposure to technologies and experiences from 3 different continents – allowing them to access state of the art facilities, join forces with intellectual academic minds, and work alongside industry experts.”
M.S. Unnikrishnan, CEO, IITB-Monash Research Academy said: "We really value our research partnership with Michelin, one of the most technologically advanced tire manufacturers of the world. IITB-Monash Research Academy in partnership with Michelin is aiming to conduct application oriented translational research. Professors from IIT Bombay and Monash University, Australia will team up with Michelin in this outcome oriented program targeted to create mobility oriented technologies of tomorrow".
About Michelin
Michelin, the leading mobility company, is dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility, sustainably; designing and distributing the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its clients’ needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve a variety of industries. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 170 countries, has more than 127,000 employees and operates 69 tire production facilities which together produced around 200 million tires in 2019. (www.michelin.com).
Contact : Hiranmay.choudhury@michelin.
About IIT Bombay - Monash Research Academy
The IITB-Monash Research Academy was established in 2008 as an unique Joint Venture (JV) research academy that aims at enhancing research collaborations between India and Australia. The Academy's mandate is facilitating cutting edge, application oriented research through a PhD program that leverages world class infrastructure at both IITB and Monash University (Melbourne) developing high impact solutions in the thrust areas. The Academy’s research capabilities are focussed on Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computational Modelling, Circular Economy, Clean Energy, Health Sciences, Smart Materials and Sustainable Societies with an intention to find commercially viable solutions for existing and emerging problems of Industry and Society.
Through 300 collaborative research projects, in just 12 years, it has produced a talented pool of graduates who are currently taking on world challenges in diverse fields. We have graduated 151 doctorates and over 160 of the students are conducting research. Our Academy Alumni have found their places of prominence in Industry, Academia and Government apart from five start ups.
About IIT Bombay, India:
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) is an elite institute in India, consistently ranked at the top of India’s best colleges rankings. It is one of a select few institutions to be granted the title of Institution of Eminence by the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development. IITB is renowned for its outstanding global reputation and highly sought after graduates.
About Monash University, Australia:
Monash is Australia’s largest university, with a global reputation for challenging the status quo, and empowering our people to make a positive impact on the world. We’re ranked in the top 100 universities in major global rankings, and part of the Group of Eight, a coalition of top-ranked Australian research universities.
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