Hyderabad: IndianOil Adani Ventures Limited (IAVL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Woxsen University, marking its first-ever formal partnership with an academic institution. This strategic collaboration aims to strengthen industry-academia ties through innovation, executive learning, and applied research.
The MoU was signed between Mr. Manoj Kumar Borad, CFO & Director Finance of IAVL, and Dr. Raul V Rodriguez, Vice President of Woxsen University. The agreement outlines a structured partnership focused on joint research initiatives, executive education, and industry exposure for students and professionals.
As part of the collaboration, students and research scholars from both institutions will undertake joint research projects, leveraging the infrastructure and facilities at Woxsen and IAVL. Special emphasis will be placed on projects in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, supported by Woxsen’s AI Research Centre and Robotics Lab, to drive real-world applications within IAVL’s business operations.
Dr. Raul V Rodriguez said, “This partnership embodies our commitment to fostering innovation that not only advances academic learning but also creates tangible, sustainable impact in the energy sector. Together with IAVL, we aim to spearhead solutions that will redefine the future of oil and gas industries through AI.”
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IAVL will offer internships and facilitate industry visits for Woxsen students, enabling experiential learning across key business verticals. Simultaneously, Woxsen University will design and deliver executive education programs for IAVL employees, including general management and technology-driven modules tailored to domains such as Terminalling, Build Services, and Renewable Energy.
The partnership will also include knowledge-sharing platforms such as workshops, seminars, and guest lectures. Subject Matter Experts from both institutions will contribute to these sessions, encouraging mutual learning and practical insights.
Woxsen University will further develop case studies based on IAVL’s operations, with a focus on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models. These case studies will provide students with a deeper understanding of real-time business dynamics and strategic decision-making.
The MoU sets the stage for a future-forward collaboration that combines academic excellence with industrial expertise, driving innovation, technological advancement, and sustainable growth in India’s energy sector.
About Woxsen University, Hyderabad: Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities in the state of Telangana, India. Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & Humanities. Woxsen also houses Asia’s largest Sports Infrastructure, spread over 60 acres. With 170+ Global Partner Universities and a strong industry connect, Woxsen is recognized as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has also secured the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank #9 All India, Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2025, Rank #6, Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Best B-School, and features in India’s Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th consecutive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, securing All India Rank 12 among the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 among the Top 160 B.Tech Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 among the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 among the Top 30 B.Arch Private Institutes.
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