R Systems to fund applied AI research with new chair at IIT-Delhi
International Ltd, a Blackstone-backed digital engineering firm, has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi to establish a faculty chair focused on
applied artificial intelligence
for sustainable systems.
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Under a memorandum of understanding signed between the two entities on Thursday, R Systems will fund the programme under its
corporate social responsibility
(CSR) initiative.
The programme is designed to boost
academic research
in using applied AI to solve environmental and sustainability challenges.
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Professor Hariprasad Kodamana from IIT-Delhi's Department of Chemical Engineering has been named the inaugural chairholder.
'This endeavour presents a significant opportunity to advance research and development in applied AI and sustainability as it leverages the existing knowledge base, fostering academic excellence and ground-breaking research in this domain,' said Preeti Ranjan Panda, dean of corporate relations at IIT-Delhi. 'By driving problem-solving and promoting best practices, the impact will extend beyond academia to the broader engineering community,' Panda said.
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chief executive Nitesh Bansal said the programme aligns with the company's strategy to foster stronger industry-academia linkages. 'This Chair reinforces our commitment by fostering greater innovation, driving impactful research, and setting new benchmarks in the field,' he said. 'Our partnership with a distinguished institution like IIT-Delhi will undoubtedly accelerate these efforts.'
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The endowed chair is part of a growing trend of private-sector support for research roles at India's top institutes, particularly in emerging fields like applied AI and sustainability.
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