KIIT Partners with SWES for Research and Innovation in Water and Energy
KIIT Deemed to be University signed a MoU with Shankara Water and Energy Solutions Private Limited (SWES) on 13th October 2026. The collaboration aims to strengthen industry–academia partnerships and promote collaborative research, innovation, technology development, and sustainable solutions in water and energy technologies.
The MoU signing ceremony was graced by Dr. H. B. Muralidhara, Professor at the Centre for Incubation, Innovation, Research and Consultancy (CIIRC), Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, and Director of Shankara Water and Energy Solutions Private Limited; Prof. Saranjit Singh, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT-DU; and Prof. Jnana Ranjan Mohanty, Pro-Vice-Chancellor-cum-Registrar, KIIT-DU, Directors and Deans of KIIT and KISS Universities. The programme was coordinated by Prof. Rojalin Sahu, Chairman and Director, COIR, Multidisciplinary Research and Scientific Affairs.
As part of the programme, COIR hosted a COIR Distinguished Talk by Dr. H. B. Muralidhara. His talk provided a valuable platform for academic interaction and knowledge exchange on emerging technological challenges, research opportunities, and the potential for industrial collaboration in water and energy technologies.
The MoU is an important step towards building stronger synergies between academia and industry, facilitating knowledge transfer, and translating research outcomes into practical, technology-driven solutions. The partnership is expected to create opportunities for collaborative research, innovation, and the development of sustainable technologies to address contemporary challenges in water management, energy solutions, and environmental sustainability.
Through this initiative, KIIT reaffirms its commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research, strengthening industry engagement, and fostering innovation for societal and environmental well-being.