Infosys Foundation Joins Hands with Ashoka University to Augment Scientific Research
Grants INR 27 crore to build a world-class Advanced Chemical Biology Lab at the campus to empower students to excel in science and research.
New Delhi : Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, today announced that it has signed an MoU with Ashoka University, Sonepat, Haryana, which will help augment scientific research at the university’s Chemical Biology Lab. Infosys Foundation has committed a grant of INR 27 crore for the upgradation of this laboratory into a world-class facility that will enhance education and research opportunities for undergraduate students.
The new Advanced Chemical Biology Lab will have cutting-edge equipment such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDAX), High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), Imaging Mass cytometry, and Spatial Nucleic Acid Hybridization System. With this laboratory, students at Ashoka University will get an opportunity to train on high-end equipment, enhancing their understanding and skill development as well as enabling scientific research of diverse projects in the country.
Through periodic courses, conferences, and workshops, the Advanced Chemical Biology Lab will aim to foster awareness and opportunities within the Indian science community. In addition, the laboratory will enable interdisciplinary collaboration among departments and institutions, elevating the university’s visibility on both the national and international stage as a premier destination for science education and research.
Somak Raychaudhury, Vice Chancellor, Ashoka University, said, “We are delighted to have Infosys Foundation join us in our vision to enhance scientific education at Ashoka University. This collaboration equips our students and faculty with cutting-edge resources, empowering them to excel in research and sciences. Together we hope to shape a future where interdisciplinary learning fuels India’s scientific progress”.
Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “Infosys Foundation believes that STEM education, especially at undergrad levels, moulds learners and helps them to participate in meaningful and contextualized ways in the real world. We are delighted to collaborate with Ashoka University and help equip their Chemical Biology Lab with cutting-edge facilities. Through this initiative, we envision a future where Chemistry and Life Sciences education propels youngsters to nurture their potential in STEM-related fields.”