The agreement was announced during an event at IIT Tirupati, attended by notable figures, including Shri Jayadev Galla, Chairman and Managing Director of ARE&M, Sajjan Jindal, Chairman of BoG, IIT Tirupati, Sri Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman of Axilor Ventures and Co-founder of Infosys, and Dr. Ramadevei Gourineni.
The Visiting Chair Professorship will span a decade from 2025 and will enable the awardees to spend up to eight weeks annually at IIT Tirupati. In this role, they will deliver lectures, conduct workshops, and foster research collaborations within the Institution. This initiative is expected to significantly enhance students' academic experiences and strengthen IIT Tirupati's reputation in the energy storage domain.
ARE&M’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions is evident through this initiative. Aligning with their goal, IIT Tirupati has identified energy storage as one of its key thrust areas and aims to play a crucial role in various national initiatives. The support from ARE&M will bolster the Institute's research capabilities in the energy storage sector.
In a recent development, ARE&M has announced plans to build one of India's largest Giga factories for Lithium-ion cell and battery pack manufacturing in Telangana, with an investment of INR 9,500 crores. The first phase of the factory is expected to become operational this year. Additionally, ARE&M plans to set up 'ePositive Energy Labs,' an innovation and research hub dedicated to advancing R&D in the energy storage space.
Jayadev Galla, Chairman and Managing Director of ARE&M, stated, "We are honored that IIT Tirupati has agreed to establish the Dr R N Galla Visiting Chair Professorship in Advanced Energy Storage Technologies. It’s a true tribute to Amara Raja's Founder Dr R N Galla, who has not just transformed the industry but also transformed lives and livelihoods over the past four decades. We are proud to facilitate this unique opportunity to expose young bright minds to the latest global developments in the field of new energy."
Prof. KN Satyanarayana, Director of IIT Tirupati, expressed his gratitude, "The Chair Professorship is the highest academic honor an institute can bestow upon a faculty member in recognition of their outstanding work in identified areas. We are deeply honored that Amara Raja has chosen IIT Tirupati to establish this Chair Professorship in honor of their founder Chairman. We are thankful for their generous support. IIT Tirupati is committed to playing a vital role in the development of sustainable technologies to meet the energy requirements of our country. Such initiatives will allow the Institute to build enduring academic partnerships and nurture young talent by hosting outstanding scientists and leading professionals on our campus."
Sajjan Jindal, Chairman & Managing Director of JSW and Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Tirupati, commented, "I am very happy to know that the First Institute Chair Professorship is being supported by Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Limited. I thank them for their support and congratulate the Institute for working with the biggest industry in the region to bring world-class talent to the campus. Such Industry-Academia partnerships go a long way in motivating the next generation of scientists and engineers to excel in their profession and help realize our Government's goal of transforming India into Viksit Bharat by 2047."
By establishing this Visiting Chair Professorship, ARE&M and IIT Tirupati aim to advance research in energy storage technologies and provide an exceptional learning environment for students and faculty alike. This collaboration underscores the importance of industry-academia partnerships in driving innovation and achieving national goals in energy sustainability.
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