IIT Bombay and Tohoku University join hands

Mumbai: In a landmark step towards advancing global academic collaboration, the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay in Mumbai and Tohoku University, Japan, have signed an MOU to establish the IIT Bombay-Tohoku University Joint Academic Research programme.

This academic and research initiative will offer collaborative Master’s and Ph.D. programmes, providing students with unparalleled opportunities for dual mentorship, access to world-class resources, and immersion in the academic ecosystems of two world-class institutions.

The programme may start with a dual degree initiative for research purposes and may evolve as a joint institute over a period of time once the necessary approvals are received from both the senate and government, the IIT-B said in a statement.

D Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT-Bombay, and Prof. Shireesh B Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, exchanged the MoU with the Prof Teiji Tominaga, President of Tohoku University, Japan marking a new chapter in their enduring partnership.

Tohoku University, has been a key partner of IIT Bombay for over 25 years. “This initiative exemplifies IIT Bombay’s growing global presence and its commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation. The program is set to commence at the earliest, with both institutions eager to implement their vision of cutting-edge academic and research programs that address global challenges. This initiative exemplifies IIT Bombay’s commitment to fostering global partnerships and advancing academic excellence,” the statement said.