Jammu, July 20: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) has secured a ₹28 lakh Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) grant from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for an advanced research project aimed at developing innovative 3D-printed solutions for the automotive sector.
The project, titled “3D Printed Functionally Graded Lattice Structures for Enhanced Energy Absorption and Acoustics for Automotive Applications,” will be led by Dr Ankush Raina as Principal Investigator, with Dr Mir Irfan ul Haq as Co-Principal Investigator.
The research will be carried out in collaboration with IIT Ropar, NIT Kurukshetra and an industry partner, combining academic and industrial expertise to develop lightweight structures that improve vehicle safety, reduce noise and promote sustainable design.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Pragati Kumar congratulated the research team, describing the AICTE grant as a significant achievement for the university and a reflection of its growing research capabilities.
Dr Ankush Raina thanked AICTE for its support and acknowledged the encouragement of the university administration. He said the project would advance research in additive manufacturing while providing students and young researchers with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies with real-world applications.
University officials said the project marks another milestone in SMVDU’s efforts to strengthen research and innovation in engineering while contributing to national priorities in technology, sustainability and industrial development.
