• The collaboration will boost research in remote sensing, disaster management, advanced farming, environmental studies, and space technology

Greater Noida, 20th March 2025: Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a key arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to accelerate research in space technology and artificial intelligence.

 The signing ceremony, held in August, brought together Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space & Chairman, ISRO, along with Dr. Prakash Chauhan, Director, NRSC; Dr. Karthik Krishnan, Associate Dean, Research, Shiv Nadar University, Dr. S. K. Srivastava, CGM, RCs, NRSC; and Dr. Sameer Saran, DGM, RC-North, NRSC. 

This collaboration will advance research in remote sensing applications for environmental and urban planning, disaster management using satellite imaging and predictive analytics, AI-driven precision agriculture for crop monitoring and yield optimization, climate resilience studies leveraging earth observation data, and autonomous UAV-based environmental assessments.

Speaking on the significance of this collaboration, Professor Ananya Mukherjee, Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi – NCR said, “This MoU marks a significant milestone in the University’s journey of expanding its research footprint in space sciences and allied fields. Collaborating with ISRO opens up unprecedented opportunities for our faculty and students to work on pioneering projects with national and global relevance. We are committed to leveraging this partnership to drive impactful innovations in space technology, data analytics, and climate resilience. This collaboration will not only advance research but also inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators,” she said.”

The partnership will promote joint research initiatives, technology commercialization, student projects, and skill development programs. It aims to strengthen India’s leadership in space exploration while enabling the university to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of space research. Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space & Chairman, ISRO, reaffirmed ISRO’s commitment to academic collaborations that promote innovation and knowledge exchange. “ISRO has always prioritised collaboration with academic institutions to promote a culture of innovation and knowledge exchange. This partnership with Shiv Nadar University underscores our commitment to harnessing research excellence for addressing real-world challenges. By engaging with the university, we are not only expanding our research outreach but also reinforcing India’s leadership in space science, earth observation, and sustainable development,” he said. 

This initiative will lay the foundation for capacity-building programs to train the next generation of space scientists, joint publications and technology incubators for emerging space technologies, and industry collaborations that bridge the gap between research and real-world applications. Bringing together scientists, faculty, and students, the partnership will contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in space research and reinforce India’s position in remote sensing and AI-driven innovations.