Ahmedabad University in collaboration with Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA), introduced MTech in Composites. The MTech in Composites offers students the opportunity to dive deep into this futuristic field, blending rigorous academic training with industry exposure.
The inauguration event was attended by key dignitaries including Vice Chancellor Professor Pankaj Chandra, Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science Professor Sunil Kale, Mr Punit Lalbhai, Vice Chairman and Executive Director, Arvind Limited, and Mr Pragnesh Shah, Director of ATIRA.
With a state-of-the-art laboratory funded by a Rs. 4.4 crore grant from the National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM), Ahmedabad University is set to become a hub for composite materials research. The University has also forged R&D and academic partnerships with industry leaders like Arvind Composites, Rockman Advanced Composites, EPP Composites, and Composites Excellence Centre of Asia (CECA), ensuring that students are at the forefront of both innovation and real-world application.
Professor Sunil Kale, Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Ahmedabad University, said, “We have envisaged the MTech in Composites as a unique and forward-looking programme, designed to be flexible and allow students to study in a concentrated manner. This initiative has been greatly supported by ATIRA, whose deep industry expertise has been very valuable, and we are fortunate to have the encouragement and backing of Mr Punit Lalbhai, who has also been instrumental in driving the research and application of composites at Arvind Limited.”
“There is a growing demand for this specialised knowledge is opening up new job opportunities across multiple sectors, including the automotive, construction, renewable energy, and sports equipment industries, where the application of composites is rapidly expanding,” he added.
