IIT Jodhpur Partners with DRDO to Inaugurate DIA-CoE for Cutting-edge Research Technology

IIT Jodhpur and DRDO inaugurated the DRDO-Industry-Academia Center of Excellence (DIA-CoE). This aims to transform interdisciplinary research and nurture future innovators in defence technology. Get details here 

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the DRDO-Industry-Academia Center of Excellence (DIA-CoE) today. This centre is set to revolutionise interdisciplinary research and develop the next generation of innovators in defence technology by fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and DRDO research laboratories.

The DIA-CoE at IIT Jodhpur represents a collaborative effort among academia, industry, and the defence sector, focusing on pooling expertise and resources to address sophisticated challenges in defence technology. By utilizing top talent and cutting-edge infrastructure, the Center aims to become a global frontrunner in its targeted research areas.

The establishment of the DIA-CoE at IIT Jodhpur initiated through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on October 6, 2022, underscores a concerted effort to pursue directed basic and applied research in identified verticals, with the overarching goal of developing futuristic technologies and products to meet defence requirements.

Under the first phase of collaboration, IIT Jodhpur and DRDO will embark on a diverse range of innovations, encompassing projects such as a Multi-agent Amphibious Quadcopter System, Bioinspired Flapping Wing Model, AIOT Based Water Monitoring Technologies, Smart Apparel for Desert Warfare, and more.

The Center of Excellence will spearhead directed research in identified verticals, including Desert Warfare Technologies, Futuristic Omni Mobility Systems, and Artificial Intelligence for Information and Wargaming Technologies. Furthermore, it will undertake science and technology initiatives as identified by DRDO, heralding a new era of innovation and collaboration.

In his address, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman stated, “This day marks a very important milestone in the journey of DIA-CoE. We aim to utilize DIA-CoE as means for building an ecosystem comprising DRDO labs, academia, and industry. It is our wish that in the years to come, these Centers of Excellence will be like the hubs in the United States where MIT Caltech, Stanford played a big role in making the US a superpower in technology."

Prof. Santanu Chaudhury, Director, IIT Jodhpur, said, "Centers like these should really evolve into hubs of R&D, addressing the defence capability needs of our country. Research is profoundly fundamental to have new technologies invented. However, it must not end with invention alone; the entire journey towards innovation, product development, and implementation is equally imperative. This holistic approach is exceptionally critical, underscoring the unique role of this center."

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