Infosys Foundation Joins Hands with Ashoka University to Augment Scientific Research

Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, today announced that it has signed an MoU with Ashoka University, Sonepat, Haryana, which will help augment scientific research at the university’s Chemical Biology Lab. Infosys Foundation has committed a grant of INR 27 crore for the upgradation of this laboratory into a world-class facility that will enhance education and research opportunities for undergraduate students.

The new Advanced Chemical Biology Lab will have cutting-edge equipment such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDAX), High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), Imaging Mass cytometry, and Spatial Nucleic Acid Hybridization System. With this laboratory, students at Ashoka University will get an opportunity to train on high-end equipment, enhancing their understanding and skill development as well as enabling scientific research of diverse projects in the country.

Through periodic courses, conferences, and workshops, the Advanced Chemical Biology Lab will aim to foster awareness and opportunities within the Indian science community. In addition, the laboratory will enable interdisciplinary collaboration among departments and institutions, elevating the university's visibility on both the national and international stage as a premier destination for science education and research.

Somak Raychaudhury, Vice Chancellor, Ashoka University, said, “We are delighted to have Infosys Foundation join us in our vision to enhance scientific education at Ashoka University. This collaboration equips our students and faculty with cutting-edge resources, empowering them to excel in research and sciences. Together we hope to shape a future where interdisciplinary learning fuels India’s scientific progress”.

Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “Infosys Foundation believes that STEM education, especially at undergrad levels, moulds learners and helps them to participate in meaningful and contextualized ways in the real-world. We are delighted to collaborate with Ashoka University and help equip their Chemical Biology Lab with cutting-edge facilities. Through this initiative, we envision a future where Chemistry and Life Sciences education propels youngsters to nurture their potential in STEM-related fields.”

About Ashoka University

Ashoka University is India’s premier interdisciplinary research and teaching institution, providing higher education that is at par with the best in the world. Founded by leaders, thinkers, academics and philanthropists from a range of fields, it offers a diverse and inclusive space for its students to think deeply and critically. It envisions developing global leaders who understand disciplinary boundaries, express themselves creatively, and communicate with meaning to cause impact and change. With over 3000 students and 20 dedicated research centres today, it offers opportunities in fields ranging from arts to natural sciences. As a non-profit university established under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006, it is located in Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonipat, Haryana, India. For further information, visit www.ashoka.edu.in.

About Infosys Foundation

Established in 1996, the Infosys Foundation supports programs in the areas of education, rural development, healthcare, women empowerment, arts and culture, and destitute care. Its mission is to work with the underprivileged across the country and strive towards a more equitable society. The Infosys Foundation takes pride in working with all sections of society, selecting projects with infinite care, and working in areas that are traditionally overlooked by society at large.

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