IIT Guwahati and University of Southern Denmark sign pact for joint research and innovation

Expanding its global academic network, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) to collaborate on research, innovation, and academic exchange.

The agreement was formalized by Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, and Prof Henrik Bindslev, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at SDU.

Jørgen Mads Clausen, Chairman of Danfoss and honorary consul for the Kingdom of Denmark in the Emirates, was also present at the ceremony.

His participation highlighted the importance of aligning academia, industry, and government to enable meaningful and scalable innovation.

Clausen emphasized the role of international collaboration in advancing technology and cultivating globally skilled professionals.

As part of the partnership, a Center of Excellence for Indo-Danish innovation and translational research will be set up at IIT Guwahati.

The collaboration will also include joint master's and PhD programs with co-supervision and mutual credit recognition.

Faculty and student exchange initiatives will further support academic mobility and cultural engagement. Focus areas for joint research include sustainable technologies, climate solutions, and energy efficiency.

“This collaboration reinforces our vision to position IIT Guwahati as a global hub for technology, research, and academic excellence. Together with SDU and through industry engagement, we aim to develop sustainable solutions addressing pressing global challenges,” said Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati.

A Joint Steering Committee, composed of academic and industry members from both institutions, will manage the collaboration.

The committee will also seek financial and industry support to enhance the reach and effectiveness of the programs outlined in the MoU.