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VIT Partners with Mahindra & Mahindra to Drive Next-Gen Smart Mobility and Engineering Innovation
VIT has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra to foster innovation, skill development, and cutting-edge research in engineering and smart mobility. The exchange ceremony witnessed the presence of key officials from Mahindra & Mahindra, including Dr. Shankar Venugopal, Vice President – Technology Innovation, MRV Chennai and Dr. N. Saravanan, General Manager – Born Electric, Advance Engineering, Sustainability. Representing VIT were Dr. G. Viswanathan, Founder & Chancellor; Dr. Sankar Viswanathan & Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice Presidents; Dr. Kanchana Bhaaskaran, Vice Chancellor; Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr. Jayabarathi T., Registrar, Dr. Kuppan P., Dean-School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC) and other faculty members.
Key Highlights of the Partnership:
🔬 Strategic Research Initiatives: Joint research across science, technology, and engineering domains.
🎓 PhD & Degree Programs for M&M Employees: Opportunities for M&M staff to pursue PhD, B.Tech, and M.Tech programs in Electric Vehicle/Smart Mobility at VIT.
🚗 Student Exposure: Hands-on industrial experience and internships at Mahindra Research Valley (MRV).
💡 Technical Capability Building: Joint workshops, specialized lectures, and M&M experts joining VIT as Professors of Practice to guide curriculum and mentor students.
Together, driving towards a sustainable future in technology and mobility!
