Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee recently had the honor of hosting esteemed faculty members from leading institutions around the world at the International Relations Office. The visiting professors included Prof. Sean T. Roberts from The University of Texas at Austin, USA; Prof. Tobias Weidner from Aarhus University, Denmark; and Prof. P. K. Das from IISc Bangalore. Prof. Ravindra Pandey accompanied them from the Department of Chemistry, IIT Roorkee. The delegation met with the Dean of International Relations, IIT Roorkee, Prof. Vimal Chandra Srivastava, to explore opportunities for collaborative initiatives.
The discussions focused on forging strong academic and research partnerships in diverse and pioneering fields, including chemistry, materials science, and environmental studies. The visiting professors and IIT Roorkee faculty members deliberated on potential joint research projects, faculty and student exchange programs, and organizing international workshops and conferences.
Prof. Vimal Chandra Srivastava emphasized the importance of such collaborations in enhancing the global standing of IIT Roorkee and addressing pressing global challenges through interdisciplinary research and innovation. The visiting faculty members expressed their enthusiasm for working with IIT Roorkee and highlighted the mutual benefits of such partnerships in advancing academic excellence and research productivity.
This visit marks a significant step towards building strong international collaborations and fostering a vibrant academic community at IIT Roorkee. The interactions opened new avenues for joint efforts that will contribute to the advancement of science and technology on a global scale.