Mapúa, Altair join forces on education
A GLOBAL leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) has entered a strategic collaboration with a pillar of academic excellence in the Philippines.
“At Altair, we believe in the power of academia to drive societal transformation through technology. It’s our firm belief that our work together will upskill engineers and foster academic excellence, innovation, and industry collaboration, resulting in top-tier professionals filling the global skill gap,” said Srirangam Srirangarajan, managing director for the Asean and ANZ regions, Altair.
“Using technologies like digital twin, AI, machine learning, physics simulations, high-performance computing (HPC), data science, and more from our portfolio will propel Mapúa University regionally and globally.”
The collaboration will strengthen Altair’s Global Academic Program and advance its digital transformation and research initiatives.
In addition, Altair’s RapidMiner will transform the educational landscape of Mapúa University and its subsidiaries, the Mapua Malayan Colleges in Mindanao and Laguna.
By joining forces with Altair to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE), Mapúa University became the first university in the Philippines to have a private, managed cloud infrastructure. This fosters experiential and research-based learning with best-in-class software and compute infrastructure, complemented by industryready tutorials and workshops conducted by industry and technology experts.
The CoE certification program offers a competitive advantage for placements and virtual internships, preparing students for student competitions, research publications, and the development of new vocational courses and curricula.
“Mapúa University provides graduates with digital skills and the ability to master the ever-changing landscape of artificial intelligence. We use innovation to build the university of the future, preparing students for a world transformed by intelligent technologies,” said Dr. Dodjie Maestrecampo, president and chief executive of Mapúa University.
Mapúa University, with its rich 99-year legacy, is known as one of the world’s best universities and has consistently held a leading position in the Philippines. Boasting a four-star rating for excellence by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS Ranking), the institution is deeply committed to research, innovation, and globally recognized undergraduate programs.
Altair’s Global Academic Program aligns seamlessly with Mapúa University’s aspirations, offering support for curriculum development, student competitions, research publications and event presentations.
The program includes innovative licensing and best-in-class self and tutorled training content on contemporary subjects such as mechatronics, model-based simulation, data analytics with AI and machine learning, and more, providing a differentiated learning experience for both students and trainers.