Central University, Keysight Technologies to set up Centre of Excellence in High Frequency Electronics

The Central University of Karnataka here has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keysight Technologies, a U.S.-based multinational and global leader in testing and measurement solutions, to set up a Centre of Excellence in High Frequency Electronics on the university campus.

As part of the agreement, Keysight Technologies has released a grant of ₹1.56 crore to support the initiative.

Speaking after the signing ceremony on Tuesday, Central University Vice-Chancellor Battu Satyanarayana said that the centre will mark a significant step towards promoting cutting-edge research.

“This is just the beginning. We have a long way to go to achieve meaningful results. With talented teachers and bright students, Central University is the right place to nurture research and development. The Central government is supporting us with funding for infrastructure and equipment. We are committed to expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning. Technology must ultimately benefit society and help solve socio-economic challenges. This centre will also contribute to skill development among youth which is the need of the hour,” he said.

Representing Keysight Technologies, General Manager-Academia (India) Yashwinder Puri said that India is rapidly emerging as a hub for future technologies and Keysight Technologies is proud to partner with the university.

“We see strong potential in the university to develop teaching-learning tools in frontier areas of research,” he said.

Vice-president and general manager, Keysight Technologies Global (Malaysia), Han Sing Lim noted that semiconductor and quantum electronics will dominate future technological landscapes.

“India is poised to be a global leader in this domain, provided we create the right ecosystem of trained manpower. Partnerships such as this one with the university will play a key role,” he remarked.

Echoing similar views, Education Business Manager, Keysight Technologies, Daniel C. Yap said that semiconductor technology will drive the coming knowledge revolution through the Internet of Things (IoT) and next-generation communication systems.

Director, Applied Real Tech, Anand Galagali observed that the university’s efforts will create a unique hub for technological advancement in the region.

Registrar of Central University R.R. Biradar said that the MoU will strengthen research in wireless technologies which have already transformed banking, transport and telecommunications.

“India aims to become a global leader in sixth-generation technology by 2030. This collaboration will help us move towards that goal,” he said.

The event was coordinated by Veersh Kasbegoudar. Faculty members, including Bharat Kumar, Paramesha, Pandurang Prasad, Raghavaiah, and Finance Officer A.N. Vijaykumar, among others, attended the programme.