University of Sydney and Indian Institute technology Madras (IIT Madras) has entered into a research partnership to help address the energy challenges facing countries around the world. Each institution will invest AU$50,000 per year in joint funding for up to four research projects. The two institutes will collaborate on energy storage and conversion, solar desalination and cold storage, photo and electrochemical energy, gas turbines, micro-grids and renewable energy systems.
In partnership, experts from both institutions will work together to research and develop advanced technologies in energy-related areas. Researchers from disciplines including science and engineering will collaborate in areas such as energy storage and conversion, solar desalination and cold storage, photo and electrochemical energy, gas turbines, micro-grids and renewable energy systems.
An MoU was recently signed at the IIT Madras campus by Professor V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras and the Vice Chancellor and President, University of Sydney, Professor Mark Scott and Vice-Chancellor, Research, Professor Emma Johnston. Pro. Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Dean (Global Connectivity), IIT Madras.
Pro. Mark Scott added, “The best way to solve problems affecting the entire world is to bring together the brightest minds of nations. We have partnered with IIT Madras to tackle the urgent energy issues facing both Australia and India. A pleasure to work with. Together, our researchers will investigate important questions, such as how to decarbonize and provide affordable energy to remote communities. They will collaborate on renewable energy technologies that are robust, cost-effective and reliable.”
As well as supporting research and technological innovation, the partnership will provide opportunities for research students as well as early- and mid-career researchers, giving them the opportunity to work internationally and develop a global network.
To support the development of joint research, both universities will host shared conferences and workshops. An introductory workshop focused on hydrogen technologies took place in August 2022 – important as the world seeks to decarbonize the energy sector, industry and transport. More workshops are scheduled this year in research areas including solar energy and renewable energy management systems.
Professor Kondo-François Ague-Jinsou, from the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Science, said the shared strength of the two institutions could accelerate the development of alternative technologies to benefit both. India and Australia.
Pro. “There’s no time to waste finding solutions that will help us adapt to the effects of climate change,” said Kondo-François Ague-Zinso. “The possibilities around the transition to clean energy systems are exciting. We can combine our thinking to develop truly sustainable solutions that can be rapidly adopted.”
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