IIT Roorkee Signs MoU with Micron to Advance Innovation and Skilled Workforce; Check Details Here

New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has partnered with Micron to help foster innovation and develop a highly skilled local workforce, a move aimed at supporting India’s goal of self-reliance in the semiconductor sector and the strengthening of the overall electronics ecosystem.

According to the press release by IIT Roorkee, the MoU was signed by Prof K K Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee and Anand Ramamoorthy, Managing Director at Micron India. This was followed by the inauguration of the Micron Semiconductor Lab at the institute's Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

The aim of the partnership is to boost innovation, build a skilled workforce, advance technology research, offer students hands-on learning experiences, improve student recruitment efforts, and provide training relevant to the industry.

The newly inaugurated Micron Semiconductor Lab will prioritise the technical skills, processes and resources needed for the institute to adapt and thrive through student internships and fellowships while recognising the importance of local technical expertise, informed IIT Roorkee.

The IIT Roorkee class of 1996 has pledged to sponsor “Rahul Aggarwal- 96 Chair” at the institute. Rahul Aggarwal is an alumnus of the 1996 batch. The chair will facilitate research and academic initiatives of the Micron Semiconductor Lab in chip design, technology, modelling, characterization, and product development, mentioned the official press release.

“As a part of our University Research Alliance, Micron (URAM) outreach, this initiative aligns well with the thrust areas of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). We are grateful for the support and collaboration from the alumni class of 1996. As an alumnus of this esteemed institution, this initiative holds a special place in my heart," said Anand Ramamoorthy, Managing Director at Micron India.

“As we march into the future, IIT Roorkee remains steadfast in our dedication to pioneering technological advancements. With our esteemed alumni leading the charge, we are poised to shape India's semiconductor landscape and realize the vision of a developed Bharat by 2047, as envisioned by our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Modi,” said Prof K K Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee.

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