IIT Madras and Indus Towers Partner to Develop Sustainable Polymer Structures

IIT Madras and Indus Towers have joined hands to develop advanced materials for sustainable glass polymer structures. Check details here

IIT Madras and Indus Towers joined hands

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Indus Towers Limited have collaborated to research Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) structural sections. This first-of-its-kind industry-academia partnership will study the structural, economic, and environmental benefits of GFRP, that will help to set strong design and safety standards.

The initiative is part of Indus Towers’ CSR program, Pragati, that promotes sustainable innovation. Through this, Indus Towers will support cutting-edge research to develop corrosion-resistant, lightweight and high-performance alternatives to traditional steel structures.

Anil Gupta, Chief Technology & Delivery Officer at Indus Towers, said: “This partnership with IIT Madras is a bold step toward redefining the material science landscape for various industries working on GFRP. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to innovation that serves both business and society.”

Prof. Ravindra Gettu, Professor-in-charge, IIT Madras, said, “The grant has enabled us to assess the material and structural potential of glass fibre-reinforced polymers for a range of applications. The research will lead to models of durability, structural performance and sustainable applications.”

Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations), IIT Madras said, “IIT Madras’ partnership with Indus Towers stands testimony to how industry-academia collaborations take research from the laboratory to market ready, socially and economically impactful solutions. The GFRP research project with Indus Towers exemplifies this spirit, as it seeks to deliver sustainable, durable and future-ready alternatives for India’s telecom infrastructure.”

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