As part of its international tour, the NIU delegation partnered with the University of Malaya, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Sunway University, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia University of Science and Technology, University Malaysia of Computer Science and Engineering, and TAR UMT.
As per the memoranda of understanding, NIU and the Malaysian universities will collaborate on areas critical to global research and sustainability.
The bilateral research collaborations will focus on submitting joint research proposals in cutting-edge fields, including material science and engineering technologies, hydrogen production and energy storage, carbon footprint and sustainable development goals, and agricultural innovations using advanced tools and techniques.
Moreover, the partnerships will foster high-impact research output through joint publications in leading journals and patent generation.
According to a statement by NIU, the collaboration will also emphasise the importance of building a culture of creativity and strengthening research temperament among students and faculty.
“We will be identifying thrust areas of research relevant to global and local challenges and create need-based research facilities that align with the priorities of both institutions,” Dr. Uma Bhardwaj, vice chancellor, NIU, told The PIE News.
We will be identifying thrust areas of research relevant to global and local challenges and create need-based research facilities that align with the priorities of both institutions
Dr. Uma Bharadwaj, Noida International University
“The discussions laid the groundwork for faculty exchanges, joint programs, and student mobility initiatives, giving NIU students and faculty global exposure and cross-cultural learning opportunities,” said Sudhir Pandey, director of international admissions and outreach, NIU.
