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COLLABORATION RECOGNITION

UPL University signs MoU with ISRO to advance IIChE-Pune confers ‘Life Time Achievement Award’

research in chemical sciences on Y.H. Gharpure

UPL University of Sustainable partnership will provide our students The Indian Institute of Chemi- Mr. Gharpure has contributed to
Technology, an initiative by agrochemi- and faculty with unique opportunities to cal Engineers (IIChE), Pune Regional the chemical engineering profession by
cals major, UPL Group, and Space engage in cutting-edge research. With Centre, has conferred its ‘Life Time relevant technology scouting and success-
Application Centre (SAC) of the Indian this, UPL University remains dedicated Achievement Award’ on Mr. Yashwant fully commissioning several projects,
Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to forging new partnerships and colla- H. Gharpure, former Chairman and including ones based on indigenously
have signed Memorandum of Under- borations that will further strengthen our Managing Director, Hindustan Antibio- developed technologies.
standing (MoU) to advance research position as a leader in academic excel- tics Ltd. (HAL), for his contribution to
and innovation in chemical sciences. lence, research innovation, and societal chemical industry and chemical engi- “In recognition of his outstanding
impact.” neering profession over nearly seven managerial skills and contribution to the
The partnership will focus on re- decades. society in general and Chemical Engi-
search in chemical applications within and Co-CEO, UPL Group, added, In addition to ISRO, UPL Univer- neering profession, in particular, the
materials science & related fi elds and “UPL University’s partnership with sity has established MoUs with nation- Mr. Gharpure is a double graduate General Manager and then rising to Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers,
provide access to cutting-edge research ISRO is a signifi cant step toward fos- al research organisations such as the from Pune University and LIT Nagpur. become Managing Director of HAL, Pune Regional Centre is pleased to
facilities, specialised expertise, and tering a culture of research and deve- Council of Scientifi c and Industrial Re- Over the past nearly seven decades he Pune and Chairman of two of HAL’s confer Mr. Gharpure with a Life Time
data resources to faculty and students. lopment that will benefi t both the aca- search (CSIR), including the National has had a diverse career including as subsidiaries. He has been also Director Achievement Award,” read the citation
demic community and the industry at Environmental Engineering Research R&D Scientist, Shift Engineer, Senior of various other organisations including presented to Mr. Gharpure on the occa-
Speaking about the partnership, large. With over 170 active MoUs and Institute (NEERI) and the Institute of Chemical Engineer, Project Manager, Haffkine Institute and Ajanta Pharma. sion.
Dr. Nilesh Desai, Director SAC of ISRO, partnerships, which include industry Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai.
said, “Our collaboration with UPL Uni- leaders like Lanxess India, Lupin, Sie- “These collaborations enhance the re- Elkay Chemicals opens silicones R&D centre in Pune
versity underscores the importance of mens, and Colourtex, we are addressing search capabilities in environmental
academic partnerships in advancing real-world challenges”. engineering, chemical sciences, sus- Pune-based silicones player, Elkay “This new facility aims to push of-the art lab equipment and is staffed
scientifi c research and technology.” tainable technologies, and more, cater- Chemicals, has announced the opening the boundaries of silicone technology, by a team of skilled researchers, chem-
According to Mr. Ashok Panjwani, ing to the needs of nearby industries,” of its ‘Prof. Somasundaran R&D Cen- driving advancements in various ap- ists, and engineers. It will focus on deve-
Mr. Vikram Shroff, Vice-Chairman President of UPL University, “This the University informed. tre for Silicone Innovations’ at Bhosari, plications, from healthcare, textiles, loping innovative silicone-based solu-
Pune. The centre was inaugurated construction, personal care, and pharma- tions that offer improved performance,
Aegis Logistics arm, Aegis Vopak Terminals, looking Dr. Sunil Bhagwat, Director, IISER-Pune ceuticals to petrochemicals and con- sustainability, and cost-effi ciency. The
in presence of scientists and industry sumer goods,” the company informed. company operates a manufacturing
at options to fund growth in India leaders like Dr. Brij Moudgil and facility in Bhosari and another one in
Dr. Avinash Kulkarni. The centre is equipped with state- Lote (also in Maharashtra).
Aegis Vopak Terminals Ltd. AVTL lays claim to being India’s
(AVTL), a joint venture (JV) between largest independent tank storage com-
Aegis Logistics and Dutch multi- pany for LPG and chemicals with a
national Royal Vopak, is exploring capacity of nearly 9.6-lakh cubic metres.
options to fund future growth in India. It operates network of terminals lo-
cated in fi ve strategic ports in the
“These options may include country.
among others a potential fund raise by
way of public issue, preferential issue According to a CNBC-TV18
or combination thereof of the equity report, the company is looking to
shares and debt for the JV company raise nearly Rs. 4,500-crore through an
and as may be decided by the AVTL initial public offering (IPO). Being a
board. No fi nal decisions have been complete fresh issue, the entire pro-
made at this point in time and there ceeds will come into the company and
is no certainty on the outcome of options,” the company said in a press is expected to be used for expansion
this exploration of growth funding statement. purpose.

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