Research & Development Cell (Aims, Objectives & Function)
AIMS:
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Foster a culture of research and innovation among all stakeholders. |
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Integrate research at all academic levels—undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD. |
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Enhance both the quality and quantity of research output. |
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Develop partnerships with R&D organizations and funding agencies. |
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Encourage faculty to undertake projects in thrust areas of science and engineering, supported by national and international funding agencies. |
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Provide an environment enriched with resources and facilities to support research activities among faculty and students. R&D Activities |
OBJECTIVES:
| 1. | Inspire faculty and students to engage in multidisciplinary research and publish their work in reputed national and international journals and conferences. |
| 2. | Establish Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with industries and collaborate with institutions of higher learning and R&D organizations. |
| 3. | Promote scientific temperament, ensure research quality, and uphold ethical standards in R&D activities. |
| 4. | Develop Centers of Excellence in emerging and high-impact research areas. |
| 5. | Recommend financial assistance for various research and development activities. |
| 6. | Identify and communicate relevant research opportunities offered by academic institutions, industries, and government organizations. |
| 7. | Encourage students to undertake innovative projects and publish their findings in reputed journals. |
| 8. | Facilitate opportunities for faculty and students to work on cutting-edge technologies in collaboration with industry. |
| 9. | Provide consultancy and testing services in coordination with alumni, industry partners, and stakeholders. Constitution of committee with R & D Committee |
FUNCTIONS:
| 1. | Prepare the annual R&D act ion plan along with R&D incentive policy for various R&D activities /
programmes. |
| 2. | Prepare a comprehensive list of funding agencies that allocate funds for R & D projects.
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| 3. | Motivate staff and students to publish papers/articles/manuscripts in conferences/jou rnals of
national/ international repute and to file/publish patents. |
| 4. | Encourage staff & students to prepare and submit R&D/AQIS/project proposals for funding by I SRO,
DRDO, CSIR, DST, AICTE, UGC, MSME, HUBs etc., within the stipulated time. |
| 5. | Formulate strate gies for mutual benefit of stakeholders by fostering research collaborations in
interdisciplinary areas of industry/govt./IITs/TBIs/professional chapters to address societal needs. |
| 6. | Monitor R&D project progress of various departments through visits to ident ify bottlenecks and
propose remedial actions. |
| 7. | Maintain close liaison with industry and undertake sponsored projects.
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| 8. | Organize national/international conferences/ workshops/seminars/training programs in thrust areas
to enhance the professional and research s kills among the staff and students. |
| 9. | Insist faculty members to publish their research work in WoS/Scopus indexed journals.
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| 10. | Maintain & update data of research, consultancy and extension activities of staff/students |
| 11. | Upload progress of R&D activities on the we b portals of affiliating/accrediting/ranking agencies. |
| 12. | Constitute a review committee to adjudicate the originality & quality of the publications/projects/ consul tancies/patents of staff/students and to recommend for incentives/appreciation and suggestions for improvement. |
| 13. | Consolidate the progress of R&D activities of all departments and submit report to the Principal/Director |