September 25, 2024 New Delhi, Delhi, India In a major move to bridge the gap between industry and academia, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SGT University's Faculty of Engineering and Technology has entered into an important partnership with Forvia Hella, a global leader in automotive technology. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on September 5, 2024, marking a new era in automotive engineering education.
Forvia Hella, the world's seventh largest automotive technology supplier, has committed to establishing a state-of-the-art automotive lab at SGT University. The initiative, funded through Forvia Hella's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to enhance research capabilities and foster innovation among students and faculty.
Prof. (Dr.) Joginder Yadav, Registrar of SGT University expressed his happiness at this new collaboration and said, “We are very pleased to partner with Forvia Hella and look forward to a new era of research and innovation opportunities for our students. Forvia Hella is a global leader in automotive technology and this partnership provides our faculty and students with industry leaders. It will provide an opportunity for higher expertise and coordination, which is an important step towards innovative engineering education in India.
Expressing his excitement for the partnership, Dr. Naveen Gautam, Managing Director, Farvia Hela said, “This collaboration represents a combination of academic excellence and industrial innovation. Our investment in a state-of-the-art lab facility reflects our belief in the power of hands-on learning. We are not just signing an MOU. We are investing in the future of automotive engineering education in India.
By combining the academic rigor of SGT University with the industry expertise of Forvia Hella, the collaboration aims to advance the future of automotive engineering and prepare students for the changing demands of the industry. The initiative is in line with the growing emphasis on industry-academia partnerships in India, placing SGT University at the forefront of innovative engineering education.