Ministry of Education, Government of India
About SPARC
The Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aimed at strengthening India’s research ecosystem by enabling structured, long-term academic and research collaborations between Indian institutions and leading global universities.
SPARC facilitates international academic mobility, joint research activities, development of advanced academic resources, and the organization of high-impact academic events, including international workshops and conferences.
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata is a premier national institute dedicated to excellence in basic science education and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research.
The University at Buffalo, State University of New York, is a globally recognized research university with strong leadership in photonics, nanotechnology, and biomedical research.
International Principal Investigator
University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY), USA
Indian Principal Investigator
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata
Prof. Alexander Baev
International Co-Principal Investigator
University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY), USA
Indian Co-Principal Investigator
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Prof. Sunil Kumar Khare
Director,
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research- Kolkata