IIT Roorkee, July 3, 2025: The IIT Roorkee (Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee) an institute of national importance and the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) Hyderabad, an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the areas of advanced materials research, e-waste recycling, and technology development.
MoU signed between IIT Roorkee and C-MET to promote joint research, faculty exchange, and development of cutting-edge technologies in electronics and sustainability:
The MoU was signed at IIT Roorkee’s Greater Noida extension centre by Dr. R. Ratheesh Durector of C-MET Hyderabad and Prof. K. K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee.
This collaboration is designed to promote the exchange of faculty, researchers, and students between the two institutions, facilitating joint R&D efforts, the development of state-of-the-art process equipment for e-waste recycling and the cooperative hosting of workshops and conferences.
The collaboration exemplifies the growing importance of joint efforts in addressing national challenges through science and aligns seamlessly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 which aspires to transform India into a fully developed nation by the centenary of its independence.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. K. K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, remarked, “This partnership with C-MET opens a pathway to impactful research that addresses critical challenges in electronic waste management and sustainable materials.
It underscores our commitment to interdisciplinary research and industry-relevant innovation.”
Dr. R. Ratheesh, Director of C-MET shared, “We are delighted to collaborate with IIT Roorkee, one of India’s premier engineering institutions. This MoU will allow us to jointly push the frontiers of technology development in advanced materials and recycling while training the next generation of researchers and engineers.”
Surendra Gotherwal scientist of D, MeitY emphasized, “This MoU not only fosters collaboration between leading research institutions but also opens up unique opportunities for the students and faculty to engage in high-impact, applied research problems as per the requirements of industry. The joint focus on e-waste recycling is particularly relevant in today’s sustainability-driven world.”
Collaboration to focus on e-waste recycling technologies, high-end R&D, and human resources training in niche areas:
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, in collaboration with the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), is proud to announce the launch of a pioneering M.Tech, program in e-waste Management.
This initiative aims to build national capacity and deep expertise in confronting the escalating challenges posed by electronic waste, in alignment with India’s ambitions for a sustainable, technology-driven future.
The partnership also paves the way for student internships, doctoral research collaborations, exchange of academic resources, and shared access to R&D infrastructure.
The agreement reflects a broader vision to strengthen India’s capabilities in sustainable electronics, circular economy, and innovation-led manufacturing.
The MoU was further exchanged in the presence of S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) at the Tec-Verse 2025 event, in New Delhi.
The MoU signing ceremony witnessed the esteemed presence of Dr. S. Rajesh Kumar, of Centre Head, C-MET Thrissur; Prof. Vivek Kumar Malik, Dean, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC); Prof. Prasenjit Mondal head Department of Chemical Engineering; Prof. Nikhil Dhawan, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering; and Prof. Komal Tripathi, Department of Chemical Engineering, underscoring the collaborative significance of this strategic partnership.
EOM.