PUNE: The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) will soon carry out joint research projects on defence technology with scientists in the United Kingdom (UK).
The DIAT, the only deemed university of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted an online workshop with a team of 20 experts from six universities in the UK on Thursday to discuss future projects. Experts from Cranfield, Birmingham and West England universities participated in the discussion.
They identified research areas during the meeting and decided to frame a roadmap. Collaborative research could be conducted on niche topics such as advanced materials and manufacturing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, radar and communication and quantum computing, nano technology and sensors.
“The research on these topics is necessary to develop future defence technologies to counter contemporary challenges of the armed forces,” said SK Panigrahi, dean (sponsored research) and professor in mechanical department of DIAT.
CP Ramanarayanan, vice-chancellor, DIAT, said, “We will be exploring possibilities of engagement in terms of carrying out research and development project proposal by seeking funding from various government agencies of India and the UK. Students and faculty exchange programme may take place in future.”
