Deakin University Announces Industry Research Partnership and Scholarship with Boeing India

New Delhi, India: Deakin University, among the top universities worldwide, has announced a strategic collaboration with Boeing India aimed at advancing research in high-temperature applications in aerospace and defence through alloy development and additive manufacturing of titanium aluminide. Under the industry research partnership agreement, Deakin will recruit a PhD scholar to spearhead research efforts.

Associate Professor Wei Xu and Associate Professor Thomas Dorin from Deakin University will lead the project alongside Dr. Kishora Shetty, Associate Technical Fellow from Boeing India.

This partnership demonstrates Deakin University’s and Boeing India’s commitment to propel scientific discoveries and technological advancements to newer heights. In addition, the recruitment of a PhD scholar will empower Deakin and Boeing India to drive innovation and deliver impactful research outcomes in cutting-edge areas of science and technology.

This partnership is a great example of fostering closer ties between academia and industry, with a focus on preparing a work-ready workforce and enhancing the job readiness of research scholars. Leveraging expertise from both partners, this initiative aims to harness diverse perspectives and resources to tackle industry-specific challenges and propel advancements in high-temperature applications in the aerospace and defence industry.

Associate Professor Wei Xu said, "We’re thrilled to partner with Boeing India to tackle industry-specific challenges and drive innovation in high-temperature applications. Through this partnership, Deakin looks forward to working closely with Boeing and pooling expertise to optimize industry solutions led by research.”

Both supervisors have reaffirmed their organizations' dedication to specialized research and development with a shared goal of tackling challenges along with capitalizing on opportunities to advance their research endeavours in both Australia and India. This partnership aims to inspire such industry-academia collaborations that help create stronger, higher education systems. It will be instrumental in supporting projects for global development and quality research outcomes that are beneficial for both countries.

The partnership will help create a new generation of highly skilled professionals by training research scholars with enhanced industry orientation. In the future, it will help create opportunities for continuous learning and will keep the training and skilling at par with industry evolution. The Deakin University and Boeing India underscore the potential of integrating academic and research excellence with industry innovation.

To find out more about this partnership and the research opportunity along with details for application and stipend please visit HDR Scholarship - Titanium aluminides | Deakin

About Deakin University, Australia: Established in 1974, Deakin University successfully combines excellence in teaching, research and effective partnerships with industry and government to deliver high quality courses and undertake research that makes a difference to the domestic and international communities it serves.

Deakin's South Asia operations commenced in 1994 at New Delhi, India, making it one of the first overseas education provider to set operations in this region. Here, Deakin engages with the government, industry, and academia to share its vibrant culture of education and research.

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