KL Deemed to be University (KLEF), one of India’s leading research-intensive institutions, has announced the elevation of its Flexible Electronics Laboratory under the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering into a Centre of Excellence in Flexible Electronics. This development ushers in a new chapter of global research collaboration and technological innovation at KLEF, further deepening its enduring partnership with the Low-Dimensional Materials Research Centre (LDMRC), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (QS World Rank #58).
The Inaugural Ceremony of the Centre of Excellence in Flexible Electronics was held at the Vaddeswaram Campus. The Centre was formally inaugurated by His Excellency, Mr. Saravana Kumar Kumaravasagam, Consul General of Malaysia, Chennai. The event was graced by Prof. Dr. Wan Haliza Binti Abd. Majid, Head, LDMRC, Universiti Malaya, as the Chief Guest, and Assoc. Prof. Thamilselvi Velayudham, Universiti Malaya, as the Guest of Honour. The presence of senior academic and research leaders from both institutions made the event a memorable milestone in the journey of Indo–Malaysian academic collaboration.
Vice President of KL Deemed to be University, Er. Koneru Lakshman Havish, remarked, “The establishment of the Centre of Excellence in Flexible Electronics reflects our unwavering commitment to global research integration and innovation-driven education. Our collaboration with Universiti Malaya will not only accelerate advancements in flexible and sustainable technologies but also empower our students and faculty to engage with the best minds worldwide. This is a significant step toward positioning KLEF as a global leader in next-generation materials and electronic systems.”
On this occasion, the University of Malaya and KL Deemed to be University jointly inaugurated a Joint Research Forum on “Materials and Energy Innovation.” The forum was designed to bring together researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to discuss frontier research, foster collaborations, and explore future directions in materials science, electronics, and advanced energy technologies. The Joint Research Forum witnessed active participation from researchers working in emerging fields such as low-dimensional materials, nanomaterials, flexible and wearable energy devices, organic photovoltaics, and advanced energy storage systems.
The collaboration between KLEF’s Flexible Electronics research group and the LDMRC at Universiti Malaya aims to create a shared research platform that fosters the exchange of knowledge, promotes visiting scholar programs, and enables joint research funding. The newly established Centre of Excellence will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research and innovation in flexible electronics, driving breakthroughs in areas such as smart sensors, energy harvesters, bio-nanoelectronics, and sustainable energy technologies. Through this collaboration, both universities reaffirm their commitment to global academic partnership and their vision of translating advanced research into solutions that benefit society and industry alike.