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NYU, IIT Kanpur partner to expand research efforts
The new agreement also includes plans for establishing a collaborative research centre, to be established at IIT Kanpur.
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and New York University (NYU) signed a memorandum of understanding outlining the collaboration between NYU and IIT Kanpur, focusing on critical research areas like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, it encompasses a significant expansion of doctoral exchange programs and the sharing of teaching and research methodologies between the two institutions.
The new agreement signed by Linda G. Mills, president of New York University, and Abhay Karandikar, director IIT Kanpur, includes plans for establishing a collaborative research centre, to be established at IIT Kanpur. The centre will facilitate scholars and researchers from both institutions to collaborate on crucial and emerging research areas in science and technology. The areas include cybersecurity, advancements in next-generation wireless technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI).
The agreement is particularly significant given the context of US President Joe Biden's visit to India for the G20 summit and the recent efforts by the Association of American Universities to foster greater collaborations between U.S. and Indian universities. President Biden and Prime Minister Modi acknowledged and endorsed this agreement in their official joint statement, highlighting their support for this academic partnership, along with other collaborative initiatives.
Director Karandikar said, “This agreement represents a significant milestone in our collaboration. It not only enhances ties between our institutions but also broadens the way for fostering the next generation of researchers and innovators. Our commitment to sharing teaching and research strategies underscores our dedication to excellence in academia. I look forward to the transformative impact our collaboration will have on addressing challenges in some of the critical & emerging technologies.”
President Mills said, “I am so delighted for NYU to enter into this agreement with IIT Kanpur. It comes as the conditions are just right and the moment is just right—a time when cooperation and joint efforts between our countries’ top institutions are so very welcome. We share a belief that our research is greatly enhanced by developing relationships such as this, in turn providing fantastic new opportunities for our scholars, researchers, and students.”
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