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The Indian Institute
of Technology (IIT) Delhi in Abu Dhabi is extending its outreach to attract
students from Singapore, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries, and
utilizing the Indian diaspora to raise awareness about IITs, a senior official
said. "The campus has made
significant progress in its first year, launching undergraduate programmes in
computer science and energy engineering, a master's in energy transition and
sustainability, and a PhD program in energy and sustainability," Dr.
Shantanu Roy, Executive Director of IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi campus, told PTI.
Located in Khalifa
City, the campus was inaugurated on September 2, 2024, following an agreement
between India and the UAE. While the UAE government provides funding, IIT Delhi
contributes academic and research expertise.
Roy said the establishment aligns with UAE's Vision 2050, which emphasizes
technology and innovation in energy, sustainability, space, and water
resources.From India's perspective, it supports the National Education Policy,
which encourages top Indian institutions to establish global campuses.
The Abu Dhabi campus is administered by IIT Delhi and reports to its senate and board...
"We are expanding
outreach to Singapore, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries. The
Indian diaspora plays a key role in creating awareness about IITs there,"
Roy said.
This year, the campus
is also introducing chemical engineering programme, with a total of 60 seats
available. The focus is on energy and sustainability, reflecting the global
shift toward cleaner energy and the UAE's strategic interest in the sector. "Energy
and sustainability is the biggest thrust area. Chemical engineering these days
is really about the new energy focus," Roy said.
The institution takes a dual approach: cleaning
fossil fuels and transitioning to renewables. The push for renewables becomes
viable when costs are reduced, either in absolute terms or through government
support, he said.
The master's program addresses these challenges,
while undergraduate students receive broad training covering both conventional
and transition energy, Roy said.
PhD programmes explore
futuristic innovations like green hydrogen and green steel. Given the UAE's
unique energy landscape, IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi is aligning its research with
regional needs while tackling global energy challenges.
"What might work in the UAE doesn't always
work in Europe or India. We are studying all these aspects," Roy said.
