CET opens up global research paths for students

The College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (CET) has launched an initiative to promote undergraduate research and connect budding students with leading universities and research laboratories around the world.

The project brings together international experts from renowned institutions to mentor students and faculty members in emerging areas of research. CET aims to create micro research clusters within the campus, thereby enabling young researchers to engage in global academic networks and work on problems of regional, national and international importance, a press release said.

As part of the program, five faculty members and researchers from the world’s leading institutions met with CET students and teachers between June 16 and 26. Yuvaraj Dhandapani, University of Leeds, UK, presented a research agenda for sustainability in infrastructure development with a particular focus on accelerating the adoption of low-carbon concrete in the construction industry.

Naveen Joseph from the Department of Geospatial and Earth Sciences, Radford University, USA, highlighted the importance of spatial data, geospatial technologies and collaborative data-driven research for a sustainable future, especially in the context of Kerala. Others who interacted include Srijith Balakrishnan, TU Delft, Netherlands; Prahlad Vadakkepat, National University of Singapore; and Sreenath Chalil Madathil, Binghamton University, New York.

Suresh K., Director, CET, said the program will help the institution build a strong global research nexus and encourage students with research aspirations to pursue meaningful academic and innovation careers. He added that the proposed micro-research clusters would create a vibrant ecosystem for collaborative research with leading universities across the world.

Published – 03 Jul 2026 20:39 IST