Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Noida campus, hosted Senior Officials from Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), including Mr. Tarun Agrawal, Senior Executive Director and Head of Engineering and Mr. Nishant Sarna, Senior General Manager (Future Regulations and R&D),  to explore collaboration in emerging technologies, sustainable mobility, manufacturing innovation, advanced materials, energy solutions and future-ready research initiatives.

Highlighting the scope of collaboration, Mr. Tarun Agrawal, Senior Executive Director and Head of Engineering, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, ” “Innovation thrives when industry and academia come together to address real-world challenges. Institutions such as Amity University play a vital role in nurturing future engineers, researchers and innovators. We see immense potential in collaborating on next-generation technologies, advanced engineering solutions and research that will shape the future of mobility. Therefore, it is important to identify common areas of partnering and working together to develop innovative solutions. As the mobility landscape evolves, there is no single solution that can address every challenge. We must explore multiple technological pathways and develop mobility solutions that are uniquely suited to India.”

Mr. Nishant Sarna, Senior General Manager (Future Regulations and R&D), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “We look forward to collaborating with Amity University on research initiatives that address future industry requirements while fostering innovation and knowledge creation. As India progresses towards 2047, it is essential to align research with business and economic priorities, develop industry-ready solutions, and translate R&D into tangible outcomes with real-world impact.”

Stressing upon the significance of Industry-Academia Partnership, Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, said, “Meaningful partnerships between academia and industry are essential for building an innovation-driven ecosystem that prepares students for future technological challenges. We must develop technologies aligned with industry requirements and conduct training programmes that enhance students’ industry readiness. Our engagement with Maruti Suzuki India Limited reflects Amity‘s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary research, experiential learning and future-ready talent in sustainable mobility, advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies and next-generation engineering solutions. We look forward to building a long-term partnership that translates research into impactful innovations for the society.”

The Welcome Address was delivered by Dr. Chanderdeep Tandon, Additional Pro Vice Chancellor, AUUP, followed by a presentation on the “Amity University R&D Ecosystem,” highlighting the University‘s multidisciplinary research ecosystem, Centres of Excellence, innovation infrastructure, and industry-driven research capabilities. On this occasion, Amity Scientists showcased their work in strategic areas through presentations on various topics such as “Critical Minerals for Future Mobility”  by Dr. Sunita Rattan, Dean Faculty of Science & Technology, “Robotics Manufacturing and Sustainable Automotive Technologies” by Dr Basant Singh Sikarwar, Professor, Amity School of Engineering & Technology, “Battery Technologies and Electric Vehicle Battery Research” by Dr. Saikat Dutta, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research & Studies, and “Ethanol and Sustainable Biofuel Technologies” by Dr. Archana Tiwari, Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology.

The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of Amity University Uttar Pradesh and Maruti Suzuki India Limited to strengthening industry-academia partnerships that promote research excellence, technological innovation and the development of future-ready talent for mobility and manufacturing sectors.