Thursday, October 18, 2007

Karunya University signs MoU with Nanonics Limited

Karunya University, Coimbatore, and Nanonics Limited, Israel, have entered into an agreement to establish a centre of excellence in Nanoscience and Technology.

According to a release, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by D.G.S. Dhinakaran, Chancellor of the University and Albert Amini, Chief Executive Officer, Nanonics Limited, Jerusalem. The objectives of the MoU were to undertake application oriented research and development at the Karunya University and the university hospital with expertise in physics, electrical, electronics and bio technology.

A technical team from Nanonics Limited was to develop relevant programmes for the centre of excellence for Nanoscience and Technology. It would act as the nodal centre in India for research and development. It would also initiate nanoscience programmes for UG and PG students. Establishing a speciality hospital with stem cell research was another objective of the MoU.

Registrar of Karunya University, Joseph Thomas, Anne Mary Fernandez, Vice Chancellor in-charge of the university and Sheeba Josef, Nanonics Limited, Israel, were present.

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