Today, March 8, 2023, Dr. Animesh Jha, a professor at the University of Leeds in the UK, and Dr. Matjaz Valant, a professor of ceramic materials and Vice Rector at the University of Nova Gorica in Slovenia, came to PCET and PCU to work together on research. The primary purpose of the meeting was to strengthen international ties among PCU, the University of Leeds, and the University of Nova Gorica.
Dr. Manimala Puri, I/C Vice Chancellor of PCET’s Pimpri Chinchad University, welcomed Dr. Animesh Jha from the University of Nova Gorica in Slovenia. Dr. Govind N. Kulkarni, Director of PCCoE, welcomed Dr. Matjaz Valant, Professor at the University of Leeds.
Dr. Girish Desai, Executive Director, Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust, has provided all attendees with information about PCET’s Institutes as well as the newly established Pimpri Chinchwad University, Sate, Pune. He mentions strategic collaboration with the University of Leeds, UK, and the University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia, for the student exchange programmes.
The international delegate appreciated all the initiatives taken by PCET and its academic excellence for the students and has committed to supporting PCET students at their universities to conduct research, internships, and academic exchange programmes.