Thailand Eyes IIT Guwahati as Key Partner in Expanding Academic Collaboration with India

The Thailand Academic Delegation aims to establish collaboration with IIT Guwahati as the 'main pillar of collaboration' with India. Know details here

Thailand Academic Delegation aims to establish collaboration with IIT Guwahati

An academic delegation from the Kingdom of Thailand has expressed hopes that collaborations with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will become a cornerstone of robust India-Thailand bilateral relations. The delegation emphasised Assam’s strategic importance to Thailand, underscoring its pivotal role in strengthening ties between the two nations. Led by Sasirit Tangulrat, Director General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East, and African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation included esteemed professors and scholars from over 13 Thai institutions.

Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, said, “This visit marks a significant step in fostering closer academic and research collaborations between our institutions. Given Assam's strategic location and the growing importance of Indo-Thai relations, we believe that this partnership will play a pivotal role in advancing innovation, knowledge exchange, and skill development in both nations. We are particularly excited about the potential for faculty and student exchange programs, as well as joint research initiatives, which will create new opportunities for growth and collaboration.”

The delegation toured the Central Instruments Facility and the Supercomputing Facility at IIT Guwahati, expressing their admiration for the state-of-the-art infrastructure, calling the experience “eye-opening.” A meeting was then held between the delegates and IIT Guwahati’s administration to explore potential areas of cooperation, focusing on academic exchange programs, research collaborations, and innovation partnerships.

The meeting was attended by Prof. Devendra Jalihal, along with Deans and Associate Deans from departments such as Administration, Alumni and External Relations, Academic Affairs, R&D, and Students’ Affairs, as well as Heads of various Departments, Schools, and Centers.

Prof. Jalihal informed the delegation about various skill development programs related to semiconductors and other industries that IIT Guwahati has undertaken, expressing enthusiasm for initiating exchange programs for faculty members and students with Thai universities and institutes of higher learning.

In its commitment to fostering collaboration on both national and international levels, IIT Guwahati aims to elevate its vision of achieving global standards in learning through academic and research partnerships. The visit by the Thailand delegation marks a significant step toward this goal, as the institute joins hands with international partners to expand educational opportunities and drive innovation.

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