RWTH University is a sister university of IIT Madras which has been involved with it since the day of its inception in 1959. Bhaskar Ramamurthi received the award at a recently held programme to celebrate the decades-long friendship between both the organisations.

He said the award is being conferred in recognition of Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi’s contribution, both as the Director and as an outstanding scientist, to the strategic partnership between the two institutes.

Through his work at the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, he has created an ecosystem of innovation that inspires many people, he said. Accepting the award, Bhaskar Ramamurthi said when he went to RWTH Aachen University campus, he felt as he was right at home and found many things in common with IIT Madras.

‘I thank RWTH Aachen University and Prof. Ulrich Rüdiger for conferring this award. I accept this award on behalf of the IIT Madras faculty, researchers, and students.’ Bhaskar Ramamurthi also won recognition for his contribution to the success of the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS) which is situated at IIT Madras premises and completes ten years this year.

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BITS Pilani signed an agreement with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune, on December 4. The areas of knowledge-sharing activities undertaken include workshops, seminars, and conferences to be conducted on national security fields, according to a statement from BITS Pilani.

The BITS Pilani statement also says that joint research work will be an area of focus for this collaboration. The Center for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS) established at the BITS Pilani will facilitate the partnership.

Both institutes will also undertake research projects including short-term consultancy assignments to deal with industry issues and long-term initiatives to explore emerging and future areas. The collaborations will include the usage of lab infrastructures, faculty members, and research scholars.

BITS Pilani vice chancellor Ramgopal Rao was critical of the tie-up and stated: “Our partnership with DIAT Pune reflects a shared vision that through research and innovation, we can synergistically elevate the defence capability of India and give a technological push to India. Through CRENS we intend to address the veritable challenges and bring about self-reliance in the strategic sectors.

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BHVS Narayana Murthy, vice chancellor of DIAT Pune, stated: “DIAT Pune focuses on developing India’s technological defence capabilities by focused research, innovation, and skill development. BITS Pilani has always led the way for innovation, and our tie-up with the esteemed university will enable us to share resources and expertise to address many of the problems that are now challenging National Security and facilitate an ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.”

Conclusion

The partnership between BITS Pilani and DIAT Pune is a significant step forward in strengthening India’s national security and technological landscape. Through combining research, innovation, and skill development expertise, the two institutions aim to address critical challenges and enhance India’s defence capabilities. Initiatives such as joint research, certificate courses, and resource sharing will foster innovation and self-reliance in this collaboration. This partnership not only shows the importance of academia-industry synergy but also creates a benchmark for strategic collaborations in the building of a technologically robust and secure future for India.