IIT Bhubaneswar and CSIR-CBRI Join Hands to Advance Research in Sustainable Infrastructure
Bhubaneswar, June 16, 2026: In a significant step towards strengthening research and innovation in infrastructure development, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CSIR-CBRI), Roorkee.
The agreement was formally signed on June 15, 2026, by Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar, and Prof. R. Pradeep Kumar, Director of CSIR-CBRI, in the presence of senior faculty members and scientists from both institutions.
The collaboration aims to promote joint research, academic exchange, and technological innovation in key areas including building science, civil engineering, sustainable infrastructure, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, architecture and planning, environmental engineering, disaster mitigation, and sustainable construction technologies.
Under the MoU, both institutions will work together on collaborative research projects, organize conferences, workshops, and seminars, facilitate faculty and student internships, and provide joint guidance for student projects and research activities. The partnership will also encourage the sharing of laboratory facilities, research infrastructure, software resources, and library services to enhance academic and scientific engagement.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar said that the partnership would create valuable opportunities for students, researchers, and faculty members to address nationally important challenges and contribute to the development of resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems.
Prof. R. Pradeep Kumar emphasized that the collaboration would combine the strengths of IIT Bhubaneswar and CSIR-CBRI to foster high-quality research and innovation in building science and technology.
CSIR-CBRI, a premier laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is known for its pioneering work in building materials, housing technologies, structural engineering, energy-efficient buildings, fire safety, and disaster mitigation. IIT Bhubaneswar, an Institute of National Importance, has established itself as a leading center for higher education, research, and technological advancement.
The MoU will remain effective for an initial period of five years and is expected to facilitate long-term collaboration in research, innovation, skill development, and capacity building for India’s infrastructure sector.
Source: IIT Bhubaneswar
