Imperial and Indian Institute of Science driving innovative, high-impact science

Robert Ewers - Imperial College London and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore are collaborating on several highly innovative research projects. These projects bring together world-leading experts from both Imperial and IISc, and range from the development of next-generation, human-integrated electronics, to new ways of monitoring biodiversity using artificial intelligence (AI). All are funded by the Imperial- IISc Innovative Research and Education Fund, which supports collaboration among researchers and students at both institutes with the aim of co-creating of high-impact science and innovation to address global challenges and enable new technology. Applications are now open for a new round of funded projects, and researchers from Imperial and IISc are encouraged to apply. Imperial's Vice-President (International), Professor Maggie Dallman (left) said: "Imperial has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science for decades and it's encouraging to see this latest ambitious partnership begin to bear fruit. Rohini Balakrishnan ( centre ) - "Delivering highly innovative research, of the sort envisioned through this fund, necessarily requires collaboration between diverse partners who bring their unique perspectives to bear on intractable problems and truly innovative solutions." "I'm excited by the long-term potential of this fund, as together we co-create world class science with real-world, societal impact." Professor Abhishek Kumar Singh (right), Chair of the Office of International Relations, IISc, added: "As the most recent round of fascinating projects testify, there are powerful synergies to be had between our respective institutions and talented researchers.