IIT Delhi, Systra Group collaborate for research advancing sustainable development goals

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Systra Group, global engineering and consulting firm specializing in public transport and mobility solutions, have collaborated to advance various research initiatives that support and promote sustainable development goals.

The official press release stated that the collaboration between IIT Delhi and Systra highlights their commitment to advancing technology, fostering industry growth, and promoting sustainability.

Preeti Ranjan Panda, dean, corporate relations, IIT Delhi, said, "We are pleased to embark on this partnership with Systra, a collaboration that reflects IIT Delhi's dedication to pioneering research and technological innovation. Together, we look forward to making impactful contributions to the future of technology in India."

Leadership of research Initiatives

As per the official press release, the research initiatives under this partnership will be led by IIT Delhi faculty members, including Arpan Chattopadhyay from the electrical engineering department, Krishna Sirohi from Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology and Management, and GV Ramana from the civil engineering department.

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Exploring new technological advancements

"This partnership will explore more collaboration channels of mutual interest that will fuel innovation and ideation of novel technologies”, said Nishith Gupta, CTO India, Systra Group in India.

IIT Delhi, Systra Group Collaboration: Focus areas of the partnership

Under this partnership, scientists from IIT Delhi and the Systra Group will collaborate to explore technological advancements in areas including Intelligent SCADA for rail traction power optimization, EV first or last mile connectivity, and seismic analysis and design of underground structures.

Hari Somalraju, 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”.