BKBIET Pilani Sign MoU for Institutional Collaboration with CSIR-CEERI and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam
B K Birla Institute of Engineering & Technology (BKBIET), Pilani, is significantly expanding its academic and research horizons with two new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The institute has formalized partnerships with both the CSIR – Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI) in Pilani and the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) in Vietnam.
The first MoU establishes a five-year collaboration with CSIR-CEERI, focusing on strengthening local academic and research ties. This partnership will facilitate the exchange of scientific staff and students, joint supervision of M.Tech, M.S., and Ph.D. students, and collaborative research programs. The agreement also includes sharing of laboratory facilities and the creation of virtual incubation and entrepreneurial programs to enhance students’ skills.
In a separate move to expand its global reach, BKBIET has also signed MoU with HCMUTE, Vietnam. This international partnership will provide students and faculty with opportunities for academic exchanges, internships, and collaborative learning initiatives. It also emphasizes joint research projects and promotes cultural exchange, which will enrich students’ global perspectives.
On the occasion of signing MOU with CSIR-CEERI, the Director of CSIR-CEERI stated, “This MoU will enable us to leverage our combined expertise and resources, fostering a culture of innovation and research that will have a lasting impact on the academic and technological landscape of the region.”
Director of BKBIET added, “We are excited to formalize this collaboration with CSIR-CEERI. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to providing a holistic education. By collaborating with a premier research institution like CSIR-CEERI, we can offer our students invaluable exposure to cutting-edge research and prepare them to be future-ready professionals.“
Principal Prof Anil Kumar Sharma of BKBIET said that these strategic collaborations underscore BKBIET’s TEAM dedication to creating a dynamic and well-rounded educational environment, leveraging both local and international expertise to benefit its academic community. He also congratulated Dr Smita Pareek as Professor In-charge (Research, Consultancy, MoUs and Industrial Interaction) and her team, Dr. Sonam Mittal and Mr. Gaurav Sahu, as Faculty In-charges, BIRD, for their dedicated efforts in facilitating these National and International collaboration
