Any new initiative requires a conducive policy environment to survive and thrive. Policy interventions have to be nuanced and inclusive based on the ground realities. The stakeholders and other associated entities need to synergize their efforts in a seamless manner. The UDA framework proposed by the MRC, encourages pooling of resources and synergizing of efforts across the stakeholders and policy makers.
The challenges and opportunities in the UDA framework are massive and will require significant human resources to manage a safe, secure, sustainable growth model. Acoustic Capacity and Capability building is a major requirement backed by skill and knowledge based learning. Multi-disciplinary and multi-functional manpower with adequate and appropriate level of experience and learning will have to be ready to take on this responsibility.
To drive the Underwater Water Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework across stakeholders and policy makers for facilitating a safe, secure and sustainable growth model for the tropical littoral waters of the Indo-Pacific Region and beyond.
MRC is well positioned to fulfill the role as a nodal agency for policy and technology interventions as well as acoustic capacity & capability building requirements for all in the Indo-Pacific Strategic Space and beyond.
A researcher, maritime strategist, technocrat and entrepreneur, Dr. (Cdr) Arnab Das is the founder and Director of Maritime Research Center (MRC), Pune and he personally drives all the initiatives. Dr. Das completed his Masters and PhD from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi while serving in the Indian Navy as a uniformed officer for two decades.
A researcher, maritime strategist, technocrat and entrepreneur, Dr. (Cdr) Arnab Das is the founder and Director of Maritime Research Center (MRC), Pune and he personally drives all the initiatives. Dr. Das completed his Masters and PhD from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi while serving in the Indian Navy as a uniformed officer for two decades.
Former Governor of Chhattisgarh, Former Deputy NSA and Former Defence Secretary, Government of India
PVSM, AVSM, VSM Chairman, Shekatkar Committee and Strategic Defence Analyst
Former Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius
PVSM, AVSM Former Flag Officer Commanding-in Chief Southern Naval Command
PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Former DG ATVP (Technology)
Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) (Public health & Safety)
The Research Advisory Board is an honorary body comprising of experts with years of experience working in academic and industry circles. The RAB is crucial for taking forward the UDA initiative and providing guidance and strategic support to the research work conducted at MRC. By virtue of their knowledge and expertise the board members will be vital advisors for the existing research programs and help initiate new programs with the best – practice standards. The board convenes quarterly for research assessment and planning
Former Director INCOIS Hyderabad
Former HOD Department of History SPPU
Former Senior Research Fellow at Vivekanand International Foundation
HOD Bio-Technology Department University of Mumbai
Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Chennai
Founder & Director of Maritime Research Center, Pune
In translating thought into directed action, MRC is privileged to receive support from various National and International Missions as well as partners from Think Tanks, Industry, and Academia. MRC catalyzes industry relevant research that solves real world problems, incubates tech led innovations and enables adaptation into the various fields related to the UDA framework. Its engagement with academia and pedagogy further ensures sustained availability of human capital for specialized needs.
MRC is supported by M/S NirDhwani Technologies Pvt Ltd (NDT), as a start-up with niche capabilities in Acoustic Signal Processing Hardware & Software driven products and solutions. NDT has developed multiple innovative ideas to comprehensively support the UDA framework across all the dimensions. It undertakes turnkey solutions with extensive research based design & development projects and also field experimental support.
MRC has always been a pioneer in promoting and understanding the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). MRC regularly hosts webinars and seminars, bringing together experts from around the world to further this initiative. This collaboration with industry-experienced professionals brings valuable knowledge and innovative ideas, significantly contributing to our mission. The list of all our Guest Speakers and Experts can be found below.
Subject matter experts in whom we trust, to deliver holistic needs of your specialized projects and applications.
