Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, proudly announces another significant milestone – receiving a prestigious grant of ₹7.14 Crores under the DST PURSE Project by the Department of Science and Technology. This funding highlights PEC’s commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary research and is intended to advance health care technologies.
The achievement was made possible through the expertise and dedication of the Principal Investigator, Prof. Vasundhara Singh, and the collaborative teams across all engineering and science departments of the institute. Prof. Vasundhara Singh, an esteemed Professor of Chemistry in PEC’s Applied Science Department, has been instrumental in securing this grant, which places PEC among only nine institutions selected to strengthen and nurture university research systems in India.
Under the DST PURSE Project, PEC and other leading institutions will develop innovative solutions in human health, clean energy production, drug discovery using human organ-on-chip technology, climate change response, and quantum technology applications.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Mehta for valuable guidance, former PEC Director Prof. Baldev Setia, and the current Director (Ad Interim), Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia. Special appreciation goes to Dr. Sandeep Kumar (Co-Investigator), Dr. R.S. Walia, Dr. Arun Kumar Singh, and collaborative faculty members from PEC, Panjab University, PGIMER, NABI, and international institutions. We anticipate fruitful cooperation from all CRIKC institutions as we embark on this vital journey.
