The Research and Development Cell (R&D Cell) of the institution is committed to fostering a strong research culture by promoting innovative and impactful research in emerging and interdisciplinary areas of Engineering, Technology, Science, and Humanities. The Cell encourages both faculty members and students to actively engage in research activities across frontier domains, thereby enhancing their analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities. The R&D Cell facilitates participation in conferences, seminars, workshops, and project competitions, enabling budding technocrats to gain exposure to contemporary advancements and research methodologies.
Objectives
Research Awareness
Create awareness and promote a research-oriented environment among students and faculty across all departments.
Doctoral Motivation
Motivate faculty members to undertake research projects and pursue higher qualifications such as Ph.D.
Publications
Promote publication of research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences.
Collaborations
Foster collaborations within departments, across institutions, and with industries and research organizations.
Research Funding
Assist students in applying for research funding under various student project schemes from agencies such as TNSCST, IEI, DRDO, etc.
Faculty Development
Facilitate faculty in obtaining funding for organizing Seminars, Workshops, and Faculty Development Programmes.
Research Promotion Policy
The institution strives to build a robust research and innovation ecosystem through the following initiatives:
Seed Funding
Financial support to newly recruited Assistant Professors to establish laboratory facilities
International Travel Grants
Support for faculty and students to present papers at international conferences
Research Funding Support
Substantial funding in emerging technology areas for active research groups
Startup Support
Financial assistance and incubation support for innovative ideas
Publication Incentives
Recognition and incentives for publications in reputed journals
Research Scholar Support
Provision of stipends for full-time research scholars