NMIMS Inaugurates High-Performance Computing Facility to Strengthen AI & Computational Biology Research

The facility has been established with funding support from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and NMIMS.

SVKM’s NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University) has inaugurated a High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility at the Sunandan Divatia School of Science to expand its capabilities in computational biology and AI-driven translational research. 

The facility has been established with funding support from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and NMIMS.

The HPC infrastructure is designed to support advanced research in molecular modeling, simulations, drug discovery, genomics, and artificial intelligence-based biological data analysis. University officials stated that the facility will function as a research and training hub, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, students, and external academic, clinical, and industry partners.

The institution said the new infrastructure is expected to enhance computational research capacity and provide hands-on training in high-end biomedical data analysis. It will also support collaborative research projects and skill development initiatives in computational and life sciences.

According to NMIMS, the initiative aligns with its focus on strengthening interdisciplinary research and building scientific infrastructure. The facility complements ICMR’s broader objective of advancing healthcare and biomedical research through enhanced technological capacity.

The development follows the recent organization of the National Conference on Computational Biology and Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery 2026 (CBAIDD-26) by NMIMS. The two-day conference, supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, brought together researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to discuss applications of machine learning, molecular simulations, genomics, next-generation sequencing data analysis, and AI-enabled drug discovery.

Speakers at the conference represented institutions including IIT Bombay, JNU Delhi, NIPER Mohali, IISER Pune, CDAC Pune, TIFR, IIT BHU, IIIT Delhi, ACTREC, University of Delhi, and NIRRCH. Sessions focused on translational research, data-driven modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches in precision healthcare.

Dr. Jayakumar Singh Bondili, Dean, Sunandan Divatia School of Science, NMIMS, said, “CBAIDD-26 reflects our vision of integrating artificial intelligence with life sciences to address the various challenges in healthcare and share knowledge on drug discovery. The inauguration of the HPC facility also marks a significant step for our institution as it helps us empower students, researchers, and faculty with advanced technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure.”

The university indicated that the new computing facility will support ongoing efforts to expand AI-enabled research and drug discovery initiatives within India’s biomedical research ecosystem.

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