HPU Delegation Explores Research Collaboration at INMAS-DRDO, New Delhi
A high-level delegation from Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), led by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mahavir Singh, visited the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), DRDO, Timarpur, New Delhi on 25th November,2025.The delegation had an extensive interactions with the INMAS-DRDO team, led by Director Dr. Sudheer Chandna, and visited several state-of-the-art research laboratories. The discussions focused on forging partnerships in collaborative research, academic exchange, and technology-driven innovations.
The team was warmly received by Dr. Sudheer Chandna, Director, INMAS-DRDO, along with Dr. Himanshu Ojha (Head, CBRN), Dr. Rajeev Goel (Scientist-F), Dr. Kailash Manda (Scientist-G), and Dr. Neeraj (Scientist-E). The deliberations emphasized expanding cooperation in nuclear medicine, radiobiology, biomedical technologies, and next-generation disaster-response systems.
During the visit, the delegation toured key INMAS laboratories and facilities, including India’s premier units for thyroid research, radiotherapy, radiodiagnosis, and advanced nuclear medicine services. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor appreciated the advanced scientific infrastructure at INMAS and expressed that a coordinated partnership between HPU and INMAS could significantly strengthen patient-care research, student training, and defence-oriented healthcare development.
The HPU delegation included Prof. Hari Mohan (Dean, CDC), Prof. N. S. Negi (Director, R&D), Dr. Sandeep Chauhan (Chairman, Department of Chemistry & Nodal Officer), Dr. Ramesh Thakur (Director, IQAC & Associate Director, Centre for Green Energy and Nanotechnology), Dr. Manish Kumar (Deputy Director, Centre for Green Energy and Nanotechnology), Dr. Rajesh Jaryal (Assistant Director, Centre for Green Energy and Nanotechnology), and Dr. Ravi Kant Bhatia (Department of Biotechnology).
