1. IEEE ComSoc Kolkata collaboration program with SUTD Singapore for advancement in the Smart Grid/Smart City research program in April 2025.

The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Kolkata Chapter team visited the SUTD campus on April 11, 2025, and collaborated with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to advance Smart City and Smart Grid research.

Led by Dr. Pallab Ganguly (Chairman) and Mr. Subhamoy Chakraborty (Industry Chairman), the delegation explored SUTD’s state-of-the-art facilities, and Dr. Sudipta Chattopadhyay, Associate Professor from SUTD, facilitated the visit. 

Objective:

• Facilitate joint technical workshops, seminars, and webinars.
• Enable student and researcher exchange programs between IEEE and SUTD.
• Support joint research proposals and funding applications in relevant domains.
• Promote standards development and policy dialogue on emerging technologies.
• Enhance industry-academia engagement for real-world impact

Proposed Action Points

• Collaboration Charter: drafted to formalize ties.
• Smart Intelligent Park: Pilot in Kolkata/Guwahati by 2025-26 with SUTD’s support.
• NIST Integration in SUTD testbed: Enhance EPIC testbed with Market and Service Provider
• integration with ComSoc Kolkata expertise.
• Future Programs: Planning of workshops and exchanges.

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