Garrett Motion Establishes Advanced Research Hub at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for Next-Gen Mobility Solutions
The state-of-the-art lab aims to accelerate the development of technologies for zero-emission vehicles by combining Garrett’s industry expertise with IISc’s world-class research capabilities.
Bangalore, India – Garrett Motion Inc. (Nasdaq: GTX), a differentiated global technology leader in the automotive industry, recently inaugurated a 5,000-square-foot advanced research laboratory at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus in Bangalore, India.
From groundbreaking turbo technologies to cutting-edge electrified solutions, Garrett pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. The new research hub will focus on AI-driven development and testing methodologies to accelerate research and differentiated innovation to advance the efficiency and sustainability of zero-emission vehicles.
“With nearly 70 years of leadership in cutting-edge technology, we at Garrett have mastered the optimization and power of turbocharging, enhancing performance and reducing emissions,” said Garrett Motion President and CEO Olivier Rabiller. “Building on our core expertise, we are expanding our impact by developing cutting-edge electrified solutions for vehicles. That’s why we aim to leverage the best talent to develop differentiated technologies and electrified solutions for the automotive sector. This collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science marks a significant milestone for Garrett as we seek to push the boundaries of technology that advance mobility in the rapidly evolving automotive world.”
JP Govindarajan, Managing Director & General Manager, Garrett Motion India, further added, “Building on a 15-year collaboration between Garrett and IISc, the new laboratory will further strengthen joint research initiatives to develop cutting-edge solutions that improve the performance of zero-emission vehicles. We will also expand our access to a talent pool of top-tier researchers and engineers.”
Prof. Balan Gurumoorthy, Director, Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID), expressed enthusiasm for the potential of the research laboratory to benefit both Garrett employees and IISc students. “We will be running joint research programs around real-life experimentation and thorough testing, involving both students and faculty by the side of Garrett’s expert teams,” he declared.
About IISc
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was established in 1909 by a visionary partnership between the industrialist Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the Mysore royal family and the Government of India. Over the last 115 years, IISc has become India’s premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research and education. Its mandate is “to provide for advanced instruction and to conduct original investigations in all branches of knowledge as are likely to promote the material and industrial welfare of India.” In 2018, IISc was selected as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India, and it consistently figures among the top Indian institutions in world university rankings.
About FSID
FSID is a Section 8 Company promoted by the Indian Institute of Science with a mission to ensure that the scientific knowledge that exists within IISc is harnessed to help society and industry at large. It strives to create and translate some of the finest scientific knowledge and technology into a practical and valuable form in the real world. For more information, please visit https://fsid.iisc.ac.in
About IISc
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), established in 1909, is India’s premier institution for advanced scientific and technological research. Renowned for its world-class faculty, cutting-edge research facilities, and a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, IISc has been at the forefront of pioneering research across various scientific domains. In the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings, the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) in Bengaluru was ranked first in the Universities and Research categories, and fourth in the Innovation category.
About Garrett Motion India
Garrett India operations commenced in 2005 and in the last 19 years the company has expanded its footprints across three locations: Pune, Bangalore, and Madurai. Its digitized manufacturing facility is in Pune, while Bangalore serves as the Research and Development hub, and Madurai contributes as an IT Center of Excellence. With over 1,200 employees in India, Garrett has forged strong partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers. Garrett offers a comprehensive range of emission reduction and zero-emission technologies. Notably, the company’s Bangalore R&D center made history in 2011 by developing the world’s smallest turbocharger targeted for developing markets.
About Garrett Motion Inc.
Garrett Motion is a differentiated technology leader, serving automotive customers worldwide for close to 70 years. Known for its global leadership in turbocharging, the company develops transformative technologies for vehicles to become cleaner and more efficient. Its advanced technologies help reduce emissions and reach zero emissions via passenger and commercial vehicle applications – for on and off-highway use. Its portfolio includes turbochargers, electric turbos (E-Turbo) and electric compressors (E-Compressor) for both ICE and hybrid powertrains. In the zero-emissions vehicle category, it offers fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) as well as electric propulsion and thermal management systems for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It boasts five R&D centers, 13 manufacturing sites and a team of 9,300 located in more than 20 countries. Its mission is to further advance motion through unique, differentiated innovations. More information at www.garrettmotion.com.
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