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R&D Cell – Institution Innovation Council (IIC)

About the cell

The Research & Development (R&D) Cell under the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), supported by the Ministry of Education through the MoE Innovation Cell, plays a key role in promoting a research-driven innovation ecosystem in higher educational institutions.

Committee

Chairperson Dr. S. Saravanan - Principal
Convener Dr. Pawlin Vasanthi Joseph - Dean R&D
Coordinator(s)

Dr. J. Devakumar
Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Members

Dr. S. Saranya
Assistant Professor – Biotechnology

Dr. C. Karpagam
Assistant Professor
Computer Science with Data Analytics

Dr. Venila Gopal
Associate Professor – Commerce

Students

Mr. Sree Ram C - Microbiology

Mr. Balaji Raam V - Biotechnology

Objectives

The R&D Cell aims to:

  • Promote a research and innovation culture among students and faculty.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary and industry-oriented research.
  • Facilitate product development, startups, and entrepreneurship.
  • Support intellectual property rights (IPR) awareness and patent filing.
  • Strengthen collaboration with industries, research organizations, and Academia.
  • Motivate students to participate in innovation challenges, hackathons, and funded projects.
  • Enhance publication quality in reputed journals and conferences.
  • Ensure societal impact through research outcomes.

Roles & Responsiblities

The R&D Cell of the Institution's Innovation Council is responsible for promoting a strong research and innovation ecosystem by encouraging faculty and students to undertake quality research, funded projects, and consultancy activities; facilitating ideation, prototyping, and product development; supporting intellectual property rights through patent filing and commercialization; establishing collaborations with industries, research organizations, and academic institutions; organizing seminars, workshops, conferences, and training programs; disseminating information on funding opportunities and assisting in proposal preparation; maintaining records of publications, projects, and patents; monitoring and evaluating research progress and ensuring ethical standards; mentoring student innovators through hackathons and innovation challenges; and aligning all activities with the guidelines of the MoE Innovation Cell to contribute effectively to institutional growth, innovation performance, and societal impact.

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