Prof. Ippei Maruyama, Professor, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo Japan, visited the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee from 17–25 October 2026 as part of the Principal Investigator (PI) mobility component of the LOTUS Fellowship project.
During his visit, Prof. Maruyama was hosted by Dr. ANJANEYA DIXIT, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Roorkee. The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen academic engagement and explore avenues for international research collaboration between IIT Roorkee and the University of Tokyo.
As part of the visit, Prof. Ippei Maruyama along with Dr. Anjaneya Dixit met with Prof. KARUN RAWAT, Dean of International Relations, IIT Roorkee, and Prof. Kritika Kothari, Coordinator, Global Partnerships & International Mobility Programs. The discussions focused on strengthening international academic partnerships, identifying potential areas of collaborative research, and exploring opportunities for faculty and researcher mobility between the two institutions.
IIT Roorkee and the University of Tokyo already have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in place. Building on this existing institutional partnership, the discussions explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral collaboration through joint research initiatives, academic exchange, and increased engagement between faculty members and researchers. The interaction also highlighted the potential for developing interdisciplinary collaborations in architecture, civil engineering, and related fields.
The visit reflects IIT Roorkee’s continued commitment to strengthening existing international partnerships, promoting collaborative research, and facilitating global academic mobility through initiatives such as the LOTUS Fellowship.