Simon Fraser University signs MoU with IOC for energy research

Canada's Simon Fraser University (SFU) today said it has signed an agreement with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) for hydrogen and fuel cell technology research that will focus on clean energy technology and advanced materials.
"SFU is internationally recognised for its expertise in hydrogen and other clean energy technologies, and we are excited about the collaborative initiatives we are developing with Indian Oil," SFU president Andrew Petter said in a release issued here.
This partnership will facilitate exchanges that allow SFU faculty and students to conduct research in IOC's Research and Development (R&D) facilities, while providing IOC researchers opportunities to work at SFU, he added.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding, IOC will provide a fellowship towards the SFU PhD programme, which will allow Indian students to spend one year at SFU and a further three years at Indian Oil's R&D Centre.
"This programme will expose students to expertise, techniques and technologies that will broaden their research perspectives," added SFU vice-president, Research, Joy Johnson.