New Delhi- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Systra Group to enhance research and development efforts towards promoting sustainable development goals.

Under the agreement, the academic and industry experts will collaborate on various research projects in the fields of intelligent scada for rail traction power optimization, electric vehicle: first/last mile connectivity, and seismic analysis and design of underground structures. The research team will be led by Prof. Arpan Chattopadhyay, Department of Electrical Engineering, Prof. Krishna Sirohi, Department of Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology and Management, and Prof. GV Ramana, Department of Civil Engineering.

The collaboration between IIT Delhi and Systra is a testament to the pledge towards technology evolution, growth of industry, and sustainability. The partnership also seeks to strengthen the country's engineering and consulting sectors by bringing together academic excellence and industrial innovation.

Hariomalraju, CEO, India, Systra Group said, "This collaboration with IIT Delhi, as part of our CSR initiative, reflects merging academic excellence with industrial innovation. The dynamic exchange of ideas, knowledge, and talent, which will play a crucial role in the success of groundbreaking projects and contribute to the growth of the industry".

The acquisition will help the institute achieve its goal of becoming a global leader in research and technological innovation for sustainable development. The partnership will explore more collaboration channels of mutual interest that will fuel innovation and ideation of novel technologies.