Shriram Group Celebrates Milestone with R Thyagarajan Chair at IISc
The Shriram Group announces the establishment of the R Thyagarajan Chair in Computational Mechanics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in honor of their 50th anniversary. The Chair aims to advance research across various engineering fields, reflecting the group's commitment to academic and industry innovation.

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The Shriram Group has unveiled plans to establish a prestigious R Thyagarajan Chair in Computational Mechanics at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, as the financial conglomerate marks its 50th anniversary. This initiative highlights the group's dedication to fostering academic excellence and innovation in key research areas.
The Chair commemorates the group's enduring efforts to contribute to societal advancement through education and research. It will be awarded to a distinguished faculty member engaged in cutting-edge research across domains like mechanical, electrical, and computational sciences, aiming to tackle real-world challenges using computational methods.
Umesh Revankar, the Executive Vice Chairman of Shriram Finance, expressed, "We are privileged to collaborate with IISc, a leading institution for scientific education and research. Establishing this Chair will foster innovation critical to both academia and industry." The initiative reaffirms the Shriram Group's pledge to enhance India's academic landscape through research and progress.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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