IIT-Roorkee, Micron sign MoU to develop skilled workforce

The partnership includes furthering research in technology fields, providing experiential learning opportunities for students, cultivating student recruiting activities, and facilitating industry-relevant training, IIT Roorkee said in a statement.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Roorkee has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with chipmaker Micron to help foster innovation and develop a highly skilled local workforce.

The agreement was signed by IIT- Roorkee director professor KK Pant and Micron India managing director Anand Ramamoorthy. It was followed by the inauguration of a Micron semiconductor lab at the engineering institute's  department of electronics and communication engineering.

"As we march into the future, IIT-Roorkee remains steadfast in our dedication to pioneering technological advancements. With our esteemed alumni leading the charge, we are poised to shape India's semiconductor landscape and realise the vision of a developed Bharat by 2047, as envisioned by our honourable Prime Minister Shri Modi,” Prof Pant said.

The partnership includes furthering research, providing experiential learning opportunities for students, cultivating student recruiting activities and facilitating industry-relevant training, IIT Roorkee said in a statement.

The Micron lab will prioritise the technical skills, processes and resources needed for IIT-Roorkee to adapt and thrive through student internships and fellowships while recognising the importance of local technical expertise. This will be achieved through specialised master’s and doctoral degree programmes, with the support of an augmented curriculum, a physical lab, and a panel of professors who will work closely with the students on their technical development, the statement added.

The Class of 1996 has pledged to sponsor the “Rahul Aggarwal- 96 Chair” at the institute. Rahul Aggarwal is an alumnus of the 1996 batch. This chair, with backing from industry and academia, will facilitate the research and academic initiatives of the Micron lab in chip design, technology, modelling, characterization, and product development.

“As a part of our University Research Alliance, Micron (URAM) outreach, this initiative aligns well with the thrust areas of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). We are grateful for the support and collaboration from the alumni class of 1996. As an alumnus of this esteemed institution, this initiative holds a special place in my heart," said Anand Ramamoorthy, MD at Micron India