ABB strengthens pact with IIT Delhi

ABB in India has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD), further strengthening its relations with one of the world's leading technology institutions.

This includes multiple initiatives aimed at furthering research & development efforts in power & automation technologies and facilitating increased interaction between industry and academia.

As part of the MoU, ABB will establish a 'Professorial Chair' to facilitate technology development and knowledge sharing between ABB and IITD through specific development projects and research in power and automation.

In a related initiative, ABB will recognise students of exceptional talent in the field of electrical engineering, by offering scholarships to under-graduate and post-graduate students. These scholarships will be based on merit and aptitude to pursue studies and research in the relevant subjects. The 'ABB Scholars' will also have the opportunity to interact with the company on a regular basis as well as take up project assignments and summer internships. The company is also interacting with IITD on provision of state-of-the-art lab facilities.

"We are proud to associate with IIT Delhi, one of the world's premier engineering and research institutes. This partnership is part of ABB's constant commitment to technology and innovation and our ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with academia" said Ravi Uppal, vice chairman and managing director, ABB India at the MoU signing ceremony.

"Specific technology focus on power systems and power electronics will also help address some of India's specific challenges in a critical and fast developing sector", he added.

Commenting on the occasion, Surendra Prasad, director, IIT Delhi, said: "We are indeed privileged to partner with ABB. This engagement will go a long way in promoting research and technology development and is an excellent example of the increasing need and mutual benefits from stronger industry-academia relationships."