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ASU engineering dean builds partnerships in India
During his visit, Squires engaged with Indian government officials, industry leaders, and alumni to expand ASU’s presence in the country.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 20, Mar 2025
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Kyle Squires (second right from center), dean of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University and ASU’s senior vice provost of engineering, computing and technology, and ASU President Michael Crow (first left from center), pose for a photo with Indian government officials and ASU representatives. / fullcircle.asu.edu
Dean of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, Kyle Squires recently visited India to enhance collaborations in engineering education and research.
During his visit from late January to early February, Squires who also serves as ASU’s senior vice provost of engineering, computing and technology, engaged with Indian government officials, industry leaders, and alumni to expand ASU’s presence in the country.
“Many of our Fulton Schools students are from India, and several have gone on to become successful leaders in their fields both there and in the U.S.,” he said. “India is important to our strategy to assist learners around the world gain access to our programs and many opportunities at the university that’s No. 1 in innovation.”
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Semiconductor mission
Squires, along with ASU president Michael Crow, met with key officials, including S. Krishnan, secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and Surinder Singh, senior advisor to the India Semiconductor Mission. Discussions focused on developing India’s microelectronics industry ecosystem, leveraging ASU’s collaborations with industry leaders such as Applied Materials, Intel, and TSMC.
The ASU delegation also met with representatives from the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences and the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research to explore opportunities in semiconductor research and sustainability through ASU’s Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine and EPIXC Institute.
A key highlight of the visit was a semiconductor roundtable hosted by Cintana and ASU, where Squires delivered the keynote address. “As India further expands into microelectronics as a vital part of the country’s long-term growth plans, we want to create research and workforce development efforts that can help both countries achieve their maximum potential,” he said.
Expanding education collaborations
In a key education-focused initiative, Squires and Crow met with India’s minister of education, Dharmendra Pradhan, to announce partnerships with five Indian universities under the Cintana Alliance. The initiative aims to expand education access through AI learning tools and dual-degree opportunities.
“The visit brought to life the excellence and impact of Fulton Schools students from India, and we’re excited to offer more students there the chance to learn from the largest and most comprehensive engineering college in the U.S.,” Squires said.
Squires also met with ASU alumni who have become industry leaders in India, including Akash Saxena of Viacom 18/JioStar, Jignesh Sharda of CEAT Limited, and Amit Sharma of Tata Engineering Consulting. Discussions focused on strengthening alumni engagement and fostering collaborations between ASU and Indian businesses.
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