AERB signs MoU with Anna varsity to boost research in nuclear science

Chennai:

In a bid to accelerate the pace of research in advanced and challenging areas of nuclear science and technology, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Anna University here on Tuesday.

AERB Secretary R Bhattacharya and Anna University Registrar S Sivanesan signed the MoU in the presence of AERB chairman Satinder Singh Bajaj, and Prof P Kaliraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University.

The MoU facilitates sharing of infrastructural resources, promote scholarly activities and provide opportunity for researchers or doctoral students of Anna University leading to strengthening of research activities at Safety Research Institute, the regulatory wing of AERB located at Kalpakkam.

The MoU will enhance academic interactions bringing the vision of establishing academic and institutional collaboration closer to fruition in regulatory research activities. Mutual benefits that accrue from the interactions include time-bound applied research, enhanced professional skills and opportunities for students to work in cutting areas of research in science and technology.