Mahindra University ties up with Virginia Tech
This initiative will bring a world-class research centre to the university’s campus here, promoting innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research, a release says
Mahindra University (MU) has signed an agreement with Virginia Tech and Virginia Tech India to establish the Interdisciplinary Institute for Transformative Technologies (I2T2).
This initiative will bring a world-class research centre to the university’s campus here, promoting innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research, according to a press release.
The MU-Virginia Tech Research Centre will serve as a platform for interdisciplinary exploration, converging emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, AI, quantum computing, and frontier materials.
“The centre will focus on creating solutions to global challenges such as climate change, social inequity, and sustainable development,” Yajulu Medury, Vice-Chancellor of Mahindra University, said.
The partnership will also explore joint and dual-degree master’s programmes and cultural exchanges. An MU Chair Professorship will be established to support the centre’s growth.