Ahmedabad University and ATIRA join hands to support the textile industry

To support the growing composites and technical textiles sector, Ahmedabad University and Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) have come together to advance education, research and development, and provide services to the industries in these domains.

One of the biggest drivers of this collaboration will be a one-of-its-kind two-year Master of Technology and a PhD Programme in Composites offered at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad University.

Through the technical expertise and facilities of both institutions, the MTech in Composites Programme will provide a strong foundation in advanced mechanics, design, manufacturing, and testing related to composite components and structures.

Professor Sunil Kale, Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad University said, “This collaboration will strengthen academics at Ahmedabad University, and with faculty and students participating at ATIRA a robust support system for research, development, and outreach will be created. Ahmedabad University’s incubator, VentureStudio, will facilitate the incubation of composites and technical textiles-based start-ups. The collaboration will also address the need to strengthen workforce skilling for these areas.”

Pragnesh Shah, Director, ATIRA, says, “The Government is looking at a significant expansion of the technical textiles industry in the country. They are placing a premium on market research, industry experts, and high-quality engineering schools that can manage the requirements of this industry. We need to prepare a skilled workforce to meet this demand. ATIRA to drive innovation as well as support to the industry in adopting these innovative technologies would bring in crucial Industry connect to academic research at Ahmedabad University.”