Highlights
- Amity University students will do research in collaboration with US universities
- Agreements for Biotechnology, Stem Cell Research, Astrobiology, Computer Science etc.
- Agreements signed with University of Arizona, University of Florida and University of California
- Along with the academic research plan, student exchange will also take place.
Amity University Mumbai based in Panvel has achieved great success in academic research. Amity Mumbai has joined hands with three big universities of America. According to this, research will be done in collaboration with these American universities along with student exchange in the academic disciplines like Biotechnology, Stem Cell Research, Astrobiology, Computer Science etc.
Agreements with American Universities
Amity University has tied up with University of Arizona, University of Florida and University of California. Under an agreement with the University of Arizona, students can participate in research in the academic year beginning in 2022. The Chancellor of the Committee, Aseem Chauhan, Pro-VC AW Santosh Kumar signed the MoU with Besti Chambel, Senior Vice President of the University. During this, Chancellor Aseem Chauhan said, ‘Amity has always promoted academic research. With this agreement, Amity Mumbai will work with America’s oldest university in the field of astro biology, biotechnology and computer science. Which will prove beneficial for the students.
In the coming days, new courses can be started in computer science, applied biotechnology, plant technology and astro biology in collaboration with these American universities. For which Pro-VC Santosh Kumar has insisted. The School of Engineering and Technology University of Arizona has shown preparations to launch a micro-campus program at Amity.
Agreement for stem cell technology
Amity Mumbai has an agreement with the Biotechnology Department of Engineering, University of Florida. Under which students will be able to do research in computer science and biomedical fields. Will be able to conduct research in collaboration with the Center for Molecular Research. In collaboration with the University of California, there has been an agreement in Stem Cell Technology. Students will also get a chance with ‘Lifestyle’, a stem cell therapeutic company. Santosh Kumar says that the three universities have a lot of credibility in the research field in America. In the field of biology, space research, intelligent systems, stem cell research, biotechnology and drug discovery and research, both the universities will do great work together.
VC Lt. Gen. (Ret.) VK Sharma said that such an agreement can give an opportunity to the students to develop their passion for research and take part in the experiments being conducted in their respective fields across the world. This move will help in giving a global outlook to Indian students.
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