Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and the CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CSIR-CBRI), Roorkee, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration in research, academic exchange, and innovation in building science, civil engineering, and sustainable infrastructure.
Agreement Signing
The MoU was formally signed by IIT-Bhubaneswar Director Shreepad Karmalkar and CSIR-CBRI Director R Pradeep Kumar. Both leaders emphasized that the partnership is designed to leverage the combined expertise and resources of the two institutions to advance research and develop skilled manpower in critical areas. These include structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, architecture and planning, environmental engineering, disaster mitigation, and sustainable construction technologies.
Key Provisions of the MoU
Under the terms of the agreement, the institutions will undertake joint research projects, facilitate faculty and student internships, and promote collaborative supervision of student projects and research work. The MoU also provides for the sharing of research facilities, laboratory infrastructure, software resources, and library services to strengthen academic and research engagement.
Leadership Perspectives
Speaking on the occasion, Karmalkar stated that the collaboration would create new opportunities for students, researchers, and faculty members to work on nationally relevant challenges and contribute to the development of resilient and sustainable infrastructure. Kumar added that the partnership would combine the strengths of both institutions to promote high-quality research and innovation in building science and technology.
Duration and Future Outlook
The MoU will remain in force for an initial period of five years and is expected to pave the way for long-term collaboration in research, innovation, and capacity building for the infrastructure sector.
