The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), a premier institution of national importance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Systra Group, a leading global engineering and consulting firm specializing in public transport and mobility solutions. This collaboration aims to advance various research initiatives that support and promote sustainable development goals.

Through this MoU, researchers from IIT Delhi and Systra Group will explore the technological potential in areas such as Intelligent SCADA for rail traction power optimization, electric vehicle (EV) first/last mile connectivity, and seismic analysis and design of underground structures.

The research initiatives under this MoU will be led by IIT Delhi faculty members Prof. Arpan Chattopadhyay from the Electrical Engineering Department, Prof. Krishna Sirohi from the Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology and Management, and Prof. GV Ramana from the Civil Engineering Department.

This partnership between IIT Delhi and Systra demonstrates a strong commitment to technological advancement, industrial growth, and sustainability.

Speaking at the MoU signing, Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations at IIT Delhi, remarked, “We are excited to enter into this partnership with Systra, a collaboration that underscores IIT Delhi’s commitment to cutting-edge research and technological innovation. Together, we aim to make significant contributions to the future of technology in India.”

Mr. Hari Somalraju, CEO of Systra Group in India, stated, “This collaboration with IIT Delhi, as part of our CSR initiative, brings together academic excellence and industrial innovation. The vibrant exchange of ideas, knowledge, and talent will be pivotal to the success of groundbreaking projects and contribute to the industry’s growth.”

Dr. Nishith Gupta, CTO of Systra Group in India, added, “This partnership will explore further avenues of collaboration that will drive innovation and the development of new technologies.