University of Hyderabad secures Rs 5 cr HAL CSR grant to set up Centre of Excellence in Digital Twin Technology

The CSR fund will be used to develop a robust research infrastructure, featuring a cutting-edge digital twin research lab, a training lab for practical skill development, and a fully equipped auditorium. These facilities will support ongoing training programs and workshops focused on upskilling students and researchers in digital twin technologies.

Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has received a major boost to its research and innovation capabilities with a Rs. 5 crore CSR fund from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Digital Twin Technology. This initiative is aimed at promoting advanced technological research with national relevance.

The CSR fund will be utilized to establish a comprehensive research infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art digital twin research lab, training lab for hands-on skill development, and fully furnished auditorium to facilitate continuous training programmes and workshops aimed at upskilling students and researchers in digital twin technologies.

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The Centre is envisioned to promote cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and capacity building in digital twin systems, which are increasingly crucial to sectors like aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure.

The proposal was conceptualized by Prof. Samrat Sabat and Prof. Siba Udgata with contributions from Prof. M Ghanashyam Krishna. Prof. Sabat will lead the implementation of the project at the AI research Cluster under the IoE Interdisciplinary Centre.

UoH Vice Chancellor Prof. BJ Rao said the upcoming Centre would serve as a national resource for innovation and human resource development in digital twin technology.