European Commission (Horizon 2020) and DST India have funded a consortium (22 partners from 3 EU countries and India, MNNIT Allahabad is one of the project partners) research project "SUSTENANCE". This research project is fully in line with both India's and European Union's involvement in Mission Innovation (MI).
To organize joint academic programs, research and development programs, supervision training of Ph.D. students, workshops and training program, publications, linkages and cooperation.
LIST OF MOUs - INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS/INSTITUTES WITH M.N.N.I.T ALLAHABAD
To organise collaborative research projects, and publications, technical meetings, International workshops, conference, seminar, faculty development programs, symposia.
Exchange of scientific and technical information, formation of research group, supervision of PG and Ph.D students, organizing seminars, workshops, conference and training.
Scientific and technical information sharing, Collaborative research activities through participation in Nationally and Internationally funded projects.
LIST OF MOUs - INDUSTRIES WITH M.N.N.I.T ALLAHABAD
Joint thesis/ research projects and special projects on power plant problems, up gradation of IT system in MUNPL, introduction of new technologies like data analytics, AI, machine learning and robotics, explore opportunities for development of courses and curriculum of the Industries of power plant technology.
Joint thesis/ research projects and special projects on power plant problems, up gradation of IT system in PPGCL, introduction of new technologies like data analytics, AI, machine learning and robotics, Technical support, plant visit, vocational training, explore opportunities for development of courses and curriculum of the Industries requirements in the field of power plant technology etc.
An Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) has been constituted in the Institute.
A. Objective of the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC):
The roles and responsibilities of the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) will be as under:
To ensure equity and equal opportunity to the community at large in the Institute and bring about social inclusion.
To enhance the diversity among the students, teaching and non-teaching staff population and at the same time eliminate the perception of discrimination.
To create a socially congenial atmosphere for academic interaction and for the growth of healthy interpersonal relationships among the students coming from various social backgrounds.
To make efforts to sensitize the academic community regarding the problems associated with social exclusion as well as aspirations of the marginalized communities.
To help individuals or a group of students belonging to the disadvantaged section of society to contain the problems related to discrimination.
To look into the grievances of the weaker section of society and suggest amicable solutions to their problems.
To disseminate the information related to schemes and programmes for the welfare of the socially weaker section as well as notifications/ memoranda, office orders of the Government, or other related agencies/ organizations issued from time to time.
To prepare barrier free formalities/ procedures for admission/ registration of students belonging to the disadvantaged groups of society.
To establish coordination with the Government and other agencies/ organizations to mobilize academic and financial resources to provide assistance to students of the disadvantaged groups.
To organize periodic meetings to monitor the progress of different schemes.
To adopt measures to ensure due share of utilization by SC/ST in admissions, Recruitment (teaching and non-teaching posts) and to improve their performances.
To sensitize the Institute on the problems of SC/ST and other disadvantaged groups.
Advertisement No. 01/2021, dated February 17, 2021: Recruitment of Assistant Professor [Assistant Professor (Grade-II) – Academic Level 10 /11 (On contract) and Assistant Professor (Grade-I) – Academic Level 12]
Professor at Department of Biotechnology-IIT-M, Chennai [2009-2021]
Adjunct Professor at Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology - Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia [2016-2019]
Associate Professor Department of Biotechnology-IIT-M, Chennai [2004-09]
Research Assistant Professor at Department of Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA [1999-2000]
Associate Professor Department of Biotechnology-NIPER, Mohali, Punjab [1998-99]
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Punjab University, Chandigarh [1998]
Research Assistant Professor at Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA [1997-98]
Senior Scientist at Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA [1995-97]
Visiting Research Associate at Department of Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA [1994-95]
Staff Fellow at NCI-NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA [1991-93]
Post-Doctoral fellow and Instructor Indiana University Medical Center Indianapolis, IN, USA (1986-1991)
Industrial Experience
Head, Pharmacology Division-Lupin, Pune [2004]
General Manager, Department of Biotechnology- Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad [2000-04]
Award / Honors
FNASc (Fellow of National Academy of Sciences India-2014)
Applied Biotechnology and Applied Pharmacy Senior Scientist Award-2014
Fellow of Society for Applied Biotechnology-2011
Fellow of Association of Microbiologists of India- 2010
Genome Pioneer Recognition Award-2008
Fellow Madras Science Foundation 2006
Life time Achievement Award Nation Society
Area of Research
Trans-differentiation study of stem cell into cardiac tissue and elucidation and mechanism and genetic and epigenetic level
Study on 3D culture of stem and cancer cells under microgravity
Construction of novel cyto-lytic fusion proteins (immunotoxin) against cancer
Drug Delivery System against leukemia
Liver and Heart-valve tissue engineering
Elucidation of Notch and Wnt signaling pathway in Fanconi Anemia (Rare blood disorder)
Academic Activities
Faculty selection committee member at several Indian institutes such as IIT’s NIPER and various Institutions/Universities
External and internal examiner for the award of Doctor of Philosophy
Expert / Reviewer for DBT-Wellcome trust, DBT, DST, BRNS, ICMR and DRDO funding agencies
Chairman of Biosafety committee, Institute ethics committee and animal ethical committee at IIT, Madras [2004-Present]
Member of Board of Governor National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Mohali.
Member Stem cell committee nominated by President of India.
Chairman and Member of Board of Studies in more than 50 universities.
Scientific Production
Guided 32 Ph.Ds/M. Tech and MS students. Published 185 research papers andseveral book chapters (15) and review papers on Stem Cell Biology, Tissue Engineering, Fanconi Anemia and Immunotoxin based cancer therapeutics. Papers published in various prestigious journals such as: Blood, JCI, JBC, BBA, J of Material Science, Drug Discovery today, Oncotarget, Advanced Healthcare Material, Cancer letter, Apoptosis, Nanomedicine etc.
International Conference on Innovations in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (IMME-2022)during Nov. 4-6, 2022 organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.[Click here for weblink]
Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat, has taken over as Secy Dept of Defence R&D, DGR&D and SA to RM w.e.f. 1st Sep 2009. Born in 1949, he started his career in DRDO in 1972 with development of India's first Liquid Propulsion Engine, DEVIL. An M.Tech. from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Banglore, he obtained a Doctorate in Propulsion Engineering from Osmania University. He established facilities for design, production and testing of engines and the RCS technologies for the missile applications.
As Project Director, he steered the design, development, production and induction of first indigenous surface-to-surface missile system Prithvi into the Armed Forces. The successful testing of missile on-board a moving ship with very Dhanush high terminal accuracy brought new dimensions in the national Defence scenario. Under the able leadership of Dr Saraswat, India has embarked on a challenging, futuristic Air Defence Programme encompassing development of complex anti ballistic missile systems, Radars, C4I systems and integration of battle management resources into a national authority. As Programme Director, he has spearheaded the concept of Theatre Defence Systems and integration of National Air Defence elements. As Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, he conceptualized and established facilities for development of Micro and Nano Sensors for future avionics. He served as Chief Controller R&D (Missiles and Strategic Systems) for about four years before taking over present appointments.
Dr Saraswat is a fellow of National Academy of Engineering, Aeronautical Society of India, Astronautical Society of India, and Institution of Engineers. He is Chairman, Combustion Institute (Indian Section) and Aeronautical Society of India (Hyderabad Branch).
Dr Saraswat is the recipient of DRDO Scientist of the Year Award- 1987, National Aeronautical Prize-1993, DRDO Technology Transfer Award -1996 and Performance Excellence Award 1999. For his outstanding contributions to the nation, he has been conferred with Padma Shri in 1998.
It is my privilege to welcome you to Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), formerly Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College, Allahabad and invite you to explore the multidimensional facets of this Technical Institute using the official website. I believe you will gain an insight about what makes this Institute rated among top five National Institutes of Technology of the country. The Institute has already marked its presence as a leading research and teaching Institute. Its strengths and standing are best evidenced by the high quality of the national and international students admitted in various programs and well qualified faculty.
Historically, the Institute is located at the heart of the holy city of Allahabad popularly known as Prayag, located at the confluence of three pious rivers: Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. The city has been glorified by several eminent personalities. The mission of MNNIT to excel in the field of technology in the backdrop of glorious intellectual and cultural life of the city will make the Institute the most preferred destination for young students aspiring to emerge as successful technologists. With the support of highly qualified faculty members and excellent infrastructure I hope we shall be able to continue to add to the intellectual and professional development of the country.
With dramatic developments in the field of Science and Technology in the recent past it has become extremely important for all of us to strive hard to keep pace with the changing scenario. The key to our success depends on the dedication of each individual. We need to work hard to maintain excellence in teaching and research in order to compete with other Technological Institutes of the country. The Institute is committed to equity and promoting talent without any prejudice. I strongly believe, like me you would also love to enjoy the proud privilege of becoming a part of this Institute which has witnessed 50 glorious years of its existence.
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad
Allahabad-211004, India
The Chief Vigilance Officer of the Institute is appointed by the Director for a term of three years to assist the Director in all vigilance related matter. The CVO is required to function as per the guidelines provided by the CVC on the matters pertaining to vigilance Prof Neeraj Tyagi is presently functioning as CVO of the Institute.
Function of CVO:
The CVO heads the Vigilance Division of the organization concerned and acts as a special assistant/advisor to the chief executive in all matters pertaining to vigilance. He also provides a link between his organisation and the Central Vigilance Commission on one hand and his organisation and the Central Bureau of Investigation on the other. Vigilance functions to be performed by the CVO are of wide sweep and include collecting intelligence about the corrupt practices committed, or likely to be committed by the employees of his organisation; investigating or causing an investigation to be made into verifiable allegations reported to him; processing investigation reports for further consideration of the disciplinary authority concerned; referring the matters to the Commission for advice wherever necessary, taking steps to prevent commission of improper practices/misconducts, etc. Thus, the CVOs' functions can broadly be divided into three parts, viz.
(i) Preventive vigilance;
(ii) Punitive vigilance; and
(iii) Surveillance and detection.
Name of and Contact address of Chief Vigilance Officer:
Prof Neeraj Tyagi Prof Department of Computer Science and Engineering Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology