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COEP Technological University and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) have signed a Letter of Intent to establish the Advanced Ergonomics and Human Factors Research Centre at COEP Tech’s Research and Innovation Park, Chikhali, Pune. The initiative envisages an investment of ₹105 crore. The centre will be the first of its kind in India and will focus on engineering technologies based on the physical characteristics and needs of Indian users. Spread across approximately 38,000 square feet, it will strengthen indigenous research and reduce dependence on European ergonomics technologies and capabilities, in line with Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The centre is planned to be developed in two phases, with facilities for posture evaluation, seating comfort analysis, human biomechanics studies, and field-of-vision assessment. It will support research, testing, validation, training, innovation, and industry collaboration in ergonomics and human factors. Envisioned as a National Centre of Excellence, the centre will strengthen research and application in these areas.
On this event from COEP Tech, Prof. Sunil Bhirud, Vice-Chancellor; Dr. D. N. Sonawane, Registrar; Dr. Avinash Joshi;and Dr. S. P. Mahajan,Dr. Sandeep Anasane, Dr. B. Rajiv and Dr. Jayant Karajagikar, faculty members of the same department were present.
From ARAI, Dr. Reji Mathai, Director; Medha Jambhale, Senior Deputy Director and Head of ARAI Academy and FMCE; Vijay Pankhawala; Rahul Mahajan; Mahesh Patwardhan; along with other officials, were present.
The collaboration brings together ARAI’s research and technical expertise with COEP Tech’s academic and research strengths. The two organisations will work on research, consultancy, sponsored projects and training, including the development of Indian ergonomics standards and testing methodologies
