IIT Roorkee, Japan’s Niigata University to Offer Double PhD Programme

The Double Degree Program opens new pathways for students to engage in high-impact research and contribute to both nations' academic and scientific communities of India and Japan.

Collaboration Details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has partnered with Japan’s Niigata University to offer a double PhD program, enabling doctoral students to earn degrees from both institutions. This initiative aims to enhance academic collaboration and provide students with international research exposure.

Prof. KK Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, and Prof. Matsuo Masayuki, Dean of the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, formalized this partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Key Benefits of the Double PhD Program

• Facilitates student and faculty exchange between the two institutions.

• Provides access to diverse educational resources, world-class mentorship, and cutting-edge research infrastructure.

• Enhances global academic networking and fosters holistic development among scholars.

• Encourages joint research projects addressing real-world scientific and technological challenges.

Research Areas Covered

The collaboration spans multiple advanced fields, including:

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Energy Systems & Renewable Technologies

• Sustainability & Climate Change

• Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology

• Earthquake Engineering & Disaster Resilience

• Water Resources & Hydrology

• Information & Communication Engineering

• Biosciences & Biotechnology

• Robotics & Automation

• Earth & Environmental Sciences

Impact on Academic & Research Sectors

This partnership between IIT Roorkee and Niigata University aims to:

• Strengthen bilateral relations in higher education and research.

• Promote innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Offer students a global academic perspective to tackle contemporary challenges.

• Contribute to scientific advancements in critical fields with global significance.