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- In a strategic move to strengthen ties between academia and industry, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has announced the establishment of the Fuji Innovation Centre at its Department of Electronics Technology.
- The partnership between GNDU and Fuji Electric is expected to pave the way for a new era of industry-academia collaboration, empowering students with practical experience and aligning academic programs with real-world technological advancements.
- Equipped with advanced tools such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), servo motors, amplifiers, and AC drives, the new facility will serve as a cutting-edge hub for training and research in instrumentation, control, and automation.
In a strategic move to strengthen ties between academia and industry, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has announced the establishment of the Fuji Innovation Centre at its Department of Electronics Technology. This forward-looking initiative comes under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Karamjeet Singh, who has consistently championed the cause of skill-based education and hands-on learning.
The state-of-the-art centre is being set up through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) collaboration with Fuji Electric India Pvt. Ltd., a renowned Japanese multinational company. Prof. Navdeep Singh Sodhi, who is overseeing the university’s industry linkage programme, highlighted the significance of this partnership. “Fuji Electric has earned global recognition for its excellence in industrial automation and energy solutions. Their vast experience in power electronics, instrumentation, and control systems resonates with our vision for fostering a culture of innovation and enhancing student expertise,” he noted.
Equipped with advanced tools such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), servo motors, amplifiers, and AC drives, the new facility will serve as a cutting-edge hub for training and research in instrumentation, control, and automation. According to Prof. Ravinder Kumar, head of the electronics technology department, the Innovation Centre will also feature a special focus on sustainable energy technologies. “This will not only expose students to emerging opportunities in the renewable energy space but also prepare them to address pressing global challenges such as energy efficiency and smart industrial automation,” he added.
The partnership between GNDU and Fuji Electric is expected to pave the way for a new era of industry-academia collaboration, empowering students with practical experience and aligning academic programs with real-world technological advancements.
