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Research and Innovation
Jio Institute’s research projects and initiatives
are strategically aligned with the needs of India.
The institute recognizes the importance of conducting
1. The institute held a five-day international
research that addresses the specific challenges and
requirements of the country.
Research Libraries for the 21st Century’ in
The “CVMI-Computer Vision in Medical Imaging”
April 2022 in collaboration with AICTE.
project, undertaken by the Jio Institute’s Centre of AI
5,000+ applications were received, out of which
for All, intends to help medical practitioners make
70 were selected. In addition to this, 12 sessions
earlier and more accurate diagnosis of diseases through
were conducted by librarians and experts.
computer-aided analysis of medical imaging.
expanding its research initiatives. The university’s
A team of students from Jio Institute created a concept
for an AI programme that can help clear the backlog of
court cases in India, and it reached the final round at
the TUP 8.0, or The Ultimate Pitch, a competition
where participants from prestigious business schools
pitch their innovative ideas.
3. The Institute held two conferences on
The Jio Institute Digital Library (JDL), a
state-of-the-art learning resource centre, offers
numerous e-books, e-journals, working papers,
Digital Age’, which received 1,668
technical reports and of magazines and newspapers as
cumulative registrations.
well as course materials.
4. More than 40 students from Jio Institute
Jio Institute Digital Library’s (JDL) Special Collections
participated in the X-Culture international
is envisioned as an archive of content and exhibits on
various themes, including Indian art, architecture,
culture and history, built through research and
collaboration and made accessible on a technology-led
storytelling platform for a diverse group of users around
the world.
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Events and Collaboration Pandit Deendayal Energy University PDEU’s research initiatives have already made
Jio Institute facilitates collaboration and the exchange Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) is on a significant strides. For example, the university
of ideas across boundaries and industries. mission to advance academic and research excellence has ordered a 100 kWh energy storage platform
in the areas of energy, health, water, and climate containing Redox Flow Batteries (RFBs) for
change. To support this goal, the university has future energy storage. PDEU is also one of the
workshop on ‘Designing Digitally Robust established its Translational Research Centre (TREC), first indigenous providers of 3D metal printers in
a cutting-edge facility that integrates research and
India, which are used for the development of
innovative ideas into sustainable solutions using the
additive manufacturing with indigenous technology
nine verticals of Industry 4.0.
at a low cost.
With the support of the Reliance Foundation’s
endowment fund, PDEU has been able to continue Additionally, the university is establishing a 45
megawatt solar PV panel product line and has
2. The Institute held four panel discussions, scope of new Industry 4.0 verticals at the TREC set up a Center of Excellence in Water Treatment
three masterclasses, a workshop and a webinar includes energy storage, advanced materials and
on subjects ranging from AI and data science to manufacturing, Apple Authorized Training Centers for and Wastewater Management. PDEU is committed
sports management and marketing. These events Education, affordable and clean energy, clean water to promoting sustainable solutions and is proud to
received 3,128 cumulative registrations. and sanitation, carbon capture, and sustainable contribute to the advancement of research in these
production and consumption of energy. critical areas.
‘The Next Decade in AI Business’ and
‘The Next Decade of Marketing in the
student collaboration project.
The students worked on actual issues faced by
businesses. Approximately 6,000 students from
140 universities across 43 countries and 6
continents participated in this.