Auto major donates, car for students to test, develop products
SRMIST, Renault Nissan Tech. ink pact for partnership in technology, education
KATTANKULATHUR
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MoU: Mr. Philippe Pelletier, Vice President, Human Resources, Renault Group, and Dr. S.Ponnusamy, Registrar, SRMIST, on Wednesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding as part of measures for greater collaboration and research in sustainable mobility solutions, and training of students and faculty, and staff of Renault Nissan Tech.}
SRM Institute of Science and Technology– India’s premier higher education institution in engineering, technology, management, law, arts and science, and global automobile major Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India (Renault Nissan Tech.) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on Recently.
The partnership will pave the way for driving advancements in automobile technology and education, while serving as a platform for innovation in research and developing skilled talent.
As a part of the pact, Renault Nissan Tech. also handed over a car to SRM’s Fab Lab, giving students an opportunity to test and develop products directly on the vehicle, paving the way for researchers to explore and arrive at sustainable mobility solutions.
Sharing his views, Mr. Philippe Pelletier, Vice President, Human Resources, Renault Group, said the partnership between industry and academia was paramount for nurturing talent, advancing skills, and conducting research in automotive technology and education. “Our shared vision will facilitate this journey towards developing innovative, cutting-edge solutions and exchanging knowledge, paving the way for excellence that will shape the future of the industry. Our partnership with SRMIST is a testimony of this collaboration.”
Mr. Shantanu Patil, Director, Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, SRMIST, said the primary focus of the MoU would be to develop cooperation between two organisations in the area of electric mobility, Centre for Emerging Technology, and the Automotive Department to bring together the demands of the industry and have the same developed through skills of researchers and students. “They (Renault Nissan Tech.) are also looking to come here as ‘professors of practice’ to introduce new courses and also have our faculty as part of immersion programmes so that faculty can go there and work, as part of SRMIST’s academic programmes,” he said.
{CAR: Mr. Philippe Pelletier, Vice President, Human Resources, Renault Group, handing over the keys of a Renault Nissan car to Dr. S.Ponnusamy, Registrar, SRMIST, at DEI’s Fab Lab on Wednesday. This would give students an opportunity to test and develop products on the vehicle as part of collaborative work on sustainable mobility solutions.}
Mr. Patil also said that Renault had also donated a car to DEI’s Fab Lab and the idea behind this was to give opportunities for students to test and develop products directly on the car to help them understand industry needs better, giving them a chance to develop solutions specifically for their cars.
Some of the key features of the MoU would be to engage in collaborative projects that leverage the strengths of SRMIST and Renault Nissan Tech. to address industry challenges and contribute to academic research, align academic programmes with industry needs to enhance skills and employability of graduates. It will create chances for students to gain real-world experience through internships, training sessions and workshops will keep SRMIST faculty and Renault Nissan Tech.staff updated with the latest global trends and technologies.
Dr. S.Ponnusamy, Registrar, Ms. Eva James, Vice President, Global Service Delivery, Renault Nissan Tech., and Mr. Senthil Kumar Ramakrishnan, Deputy Vice President, Renault Nissan Tech. among others were also present on the occasion.
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