IIT Ropar in partnership with Excelsoft Technologies establishes Edtech research lab
- The collaboration will pave the way for research in advanced technologies especially use of AI in Edtech and the development of new paradigms in the teaching-learning process.
- The Lab is named after the late Prof M.H Dhananjaya, chairman of Excelsoft Technologies, Pvt, Ltd.
Mysore – Excelsoft Technologies, one of India’s leading technology solutions providers for education and learning has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar to establish ‘Prof. Dhananjaya Lab for Education Design and Creative Learning’, an advanced educational technology research lab named after the late Prof M.H Dhananjaya, a visionary educationist and chairman of Excelsoft Technologies. This partnership aims to combine academic research and industry expertise to foster innovation in Edtech across areas like assessments, proctoring, and education delivery; with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at its core.
Under the collaboration, the Dhananjaya lab will conduct in-depth product research with an aim to reimagine learning and assessments for the AI world. The lab will build proprietary/indigenous AI models on top of existing Learning and Assessment products to boost their functionality, making them more robust and scalable. The lab will also enable Blue-skies research for discovery of new ideas, principles, or technologies to further enhance the education and learning ecosystem.
The research lab will be co-led by Dr. Sudarshan Iyengar, Head of CSE at IIT Ropar who will serve as the principal investigator, and Mr. D. Sudhanva, Founder & CEO of Excelsoft Technologies who will act as the Executive sponsor. Additionally, Prashanth H M- Head of Corporate Strategy, Adarsh MS- Vice President of Growth & Strategy, Sridhar Joies- Associate Director of Learning & Proctoring Solutions, and Rahul Gautham, Lead AI Strategist from Excelsoft Technologies will contribute as administrative and research leads. The research team at IIT Ropar will comprise of PhD scholars, MTech, BTech students and a dedicated staff to manage the lab.
Speaking about the collaboration, Prof. Sudarshan Iyengar, Senior Researcher in Education Design and Professor at IIT Ropar said, “We are excited to partner with Excelsoft that opens doors for our students to explore, experiment, and develop industry first edtech products. We are confident that the Dhananjaya Lab for Education Design will further bolster IIT Ropar’s research capabilities and enable us to explore the transformative impact of AI in education & learning”.
Adarsh Sudhindra, VP – Growth & Strategy, Excelsoft Technologies said, “We are thrilled to be part of this transformative collaboration with IIT Ropar. This partnership not only accelerates our efforts to innovate in the Edtech space but also bridges the gap between industry and academia. By leveraging IIT Ropar’s research excellence and Excelsoft’s expertise, we aim to co-create AI-driven education solutions that will redefine learning experiences globally. The Dhananjaya Lab for Education Design will be pivotal in exploring new frontiers of technology, empowering both educators and learners to adapt to the future of education.”
Mr. D. Sudhanva, Founder & CEO of Excelsoft Technologies, emphasised the significance of the collaboration stating, “We are truly honored to embark on this partnership with IIT Ropar. This collaboration provides us with access to a top-class research ecosystem, enriching our journey as an Edtech product and service company. By combining our industry expertise with the academic excellence of IIT Ropar, we aim to make India a frontrunner in developing world-class, cutting-edge Edtech products, revolutionizing the teaching and learning process across the globe.”
Excelsoft Technologies boasts over two decades of experience developing world-class technology products and services for e-learning across K-12, Higher-Ed, and Learning & development space. Excelsoft has footprints across 25+ countries and closely works with global educational institutions, Govt agencies and organizations to develop cutting-edge e-learning products and solutions. IIT Ropar’s collaboration with Excelsoft further bolsters the institution’s commitment to bring academic excellence and build capabilities among its students & researchers to develop impactful products & technologies of global standards.