Apollo Tyres and Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneshwar have collaborated to offer a first-of-its-kind specialised elective/module on Tyre Technology for engineering students. The objective is to integrate tyre science, design and manufacturing into an engineering curriculum.
This collaboration will see Apollo Tyres playing a key role in shaping academic content for the course. It will KIIT develop the syllabus, prepare study material, and ensure the curriculum reflects the latest technological advancements and industry needs.
R Mahalakshmi, chief human resources officer, Apollo Tyres, said, “By bringing tyre technology into mainstream engineering education for the first time, we aim to equip young engineers with future-ready skills and real-world exposure. Through internships and on-ground training at our facilities, students will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tyre design, manufacturing and testing, strengthening the talent pipeline for India’s mobility future.”
Prof (Dr) Saranjit Singh, vice chancellor, KIIT-DU, finds it “imperative that Industry and Academia work closely together to develop quality tech talent”. He is confident that KIIT’s “strong intellectual capital and talent base” makes an ideal partner in Apollo’s endeavour to bridge the talent gap and nurture “future-ready digital professionals”. According to Singh, “The introduction of co-branded specialisation, ‘Tyre Technology’, will definitely give our students a new scope for innovation and edge over others.”
Prof (Dr) Achyuta Samanta, founder, KIIT, KISS and KIMS drew attention to the amazing learning opportunities in the most invaluable component of automobiles, tyres, which capacitates engineers to comprehend complex technology challenges and implement industry best practices.