IPEC, C-DAC Sign MoU to Strengthen Collaboration in Emerging Technologies

Sahibabad: In a significant step towards advancing technological collaboration, research, and innovation, Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The MoU was formally inked by Jitendra Singh, Scientist ‘G’ and Centre Head, C-DAC Delhi, and Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Solanki, Director, Inderprastha Engineering College.

The collaboration aims to promote joint research, innovation, technology development, and knowledge exchange in cutting-edge domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), High Performance Computing (HPC), Quantum Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Everything (IoE), Cyber Security, Software Technologies, e-Governance, Smart City solutions, and other emerging technology areas.

Speaking on the occasion, Director Dr. Anil Kumar Solanki said the partnership would serve as a robust bridge between academia and industry. He added that both institutions would jointly work towards developing technological solutions, strengthening research capabilities, and training students in next-generation technologies. The agreement, he said, would play a crucial role in building capacity aligned with future technological needs.

Representing C-DAC, Apoorva Kohli (Scientist ‘E’), Arvind Kumar (Senior Advisor, National Supercomputing Mission), Devadatta Sasmala (Scientist ‘F’), Dr. Priyanka Jain (Scientist ‘F’), Sunil Kumar (Scientist ‘E’), Anurag Rajput (Scientist ‘D’), Richa Chaudhary, and Dr. Shoyab Ali were present during the ceremony.

From IPEC, Vice Chairman Puneet Agarwal, Dean Academics Dr. Amit Jain, and Dr. Pooja Tripathi attended the signing event.

The academic–industry partnership is expected to open new avenues for students, researchers, and faculty members by providing hands-on exposure to advanced technologies, boosting research output, and strengthening the region’s innovation ecosystem.