Synopsys, Inc the leader in silicon to systems design
solutions, in collaboration with COEP Technological University and CADFEM
India, has established the Ansys Digital Twin & Multiphysics Lab at the
COEP campus during the 2026 Symposium. The academic collaboration was
formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The partnership aims to bridge the academia–industry gap by
providing students, researchers and faculty access to advanced engineering
simulation technologies that are shaping product innovation across industries.
The collaboration will accelerate research, foster innovation and develop industry-ready
engineering talent.
Gilles Eggenspieler, Director, Global Academic Program,
Synopsys, said, “Engineering is becoming increasingly software-defined.
Simulation and digital twin technologies are now central to how future products
are designed and validated. Through this collaboration with COEP, Synopsys is
investing in the next generation of engineers and providing them with access to
industry-leading simulation technologies, hands-on learning opportunities and
exposure to real-world engineering workflows. This strengthening of academia
and industry collaboration is vital to prepare students for the evolving
demands of global engineering and innovation.”
As part of the collaboration, the new laboratory will
provide access to Ansys digital twin and advanced multiphysics simulation
software for academic learning and non-commercial research. Students and
faculty will also benefit from certification programmes, technical workshops,
mentoring, faculty development initiatives and collaborative research
opportunities designed to enhance practical engineering skills and prepare
graduates for emerging industry requirements.
Prof Sunil Bhirud, Vice Chancellor, COEP Technological
University, said, “COEP Technological University is a strong believer in
combining academic excellence and industry engagement. This collaboration with
Synopsys will considerably strengthen our research and learning ecosystem. The
industries of tomorrow require innovation, interdisciplinary research and
practical engineering skills, and the new laboratory and associated academic
initiatives will help nurture them.”
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening
engineering education, research and industry engagement through advanced
simulation technologies. COEP Technological University’s 172+ years of academic
excellence, Synopsys’ global leadership in engineering simulation and CADFEM
India’s expertise in technical enablement will be leveraged to provide
students, researchers and faculty with hands-on exposure to digital twin and
advanced multiphysics technologies.
The partnership will create opportunities for experiential
learning, interdisciplinary research and industry collaboration. Students and
faculty will also benefit from Ansys Innovation Space and physics-based
simulation courses, certification opportunities for up to 100 students, expert
lectures, technical workshops, Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), mentoring
and industry interactions.
The partnership will further support collaborative research
projects, technical publications, outreach initiatives, internships and
coursework using Ansys simulation learning resources, along with technical enablement
from CADFEM India.
The next generation of engineers will be equipped with
practical skills that are increasingly critical across sectors including
aerospace, automotive, electronics, manufacturing, biomedical engineering and
industrial systems.