New Delhi: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will establish a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Shipbuilding Technology at the university campus. According to officials, CUSAT and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU).
As per CUSAT authorities, CSL will provide Rs 3.53 crore for the establishment of the centre at the university campus. “Aimed at bridging the gap between the shipbuilding industry and academia, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) set up through CSL-CUSAT collaboration will focus on software development, skill development, upskilling, and digitisation,” the university said in a press release.
“The Centre will provide state-of-the-art computing facilities and advanced marine software for research in Naval Architecture, CFD, FEA, and related areas, thereby promoting innovation in ship design, shipbuilding, and advanced ship analysis,” the release added.
The MoU was handed over to the university Vice Chancellor Dr M Junaid Bushiri by CSL Managing Director Madhu S Nair on August 29. The MoU was signed by the varsity Registrar Dr Arun A U, the release said.
The Vice Chancellor nominated Dr Satheesh Babu P K, Associate Professor, Department of Ship Technology, as coordinator, and Assistant Professors Dr Manoj T Issac and Dr Rajesh P Nair as assistant coordinators for the management and implementation of CSR funding.
