Research Committee

Research & Development (R&D) Cell

About the R&D Cell

The Research & Development (R&D) Cell serves as the central body for fostering a vibrant culture of research, innovation, and knowledge creation within the institution. It encourages faculty members, researchers, and students to undertake high-quality and impactful research that addresses societal needs, industrial challenges, and national priorities while contributing to sustainable development.

The Cell plays a pivotal role in strengthening the institution's research ecosystem by formulating research policies, identifying thrust areas, and implementing strategic initiatives that promote excellence in research and innovation.

Research Support & Project Facilitation

The R&D Cell coordinates, promotes, monitors, and evaluates research and innovation activities across the institution.

It disseminates information on funding opportunities offered by national and international agencies and provides comprehensive support to researchers in:

Identifying suitable funding schemes
Preparing competitive research proposals
Planning project budgets
Completing internal reviews
Submitting research proposals
Implementing funded projects
Ensuring effective utilization of research grants
Monitoring project progress and facilitating timely completion
Publications & Research Excellence

To enhance research productivity and academic excellence, the R&D Cell encourages faculty members and students to:

Publish research in reputed indexed journals
Present research findings at national and international conferences
Undertake collaborative research with leading academic institutions
Collaborate with research organizations and industries

The Cell maintains comprehensive institutional databases covering research publications, citations, funded projects, consultancy assignments, patents, and other scholarly outputs. These records also support institutional accreditation, ranking, and strategic planning.

Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights

The R&D Cell actively promotes innovation and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) by creating awareness about:

Patents
Copyrights
Trademarks
Design registrations

The Cell provides guidance throughout the patent filing process, maintains institutional IPR records, and facilitates technology transfer, commercialization, and licensing of research outcomes wherever appropriate.

Academia -Industry Collaboration

The R&D Cell strengthens academia-industry collaboration through:

Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
Sponsored research projects
Consultancy assignments
Industrial visits
Internships
Joint technology development initiatives

These collaborations enhance the practical relevance, industrial applicability, and societal impact of institutional research.

Research Capacity Building

To strengthen the research capabilities of faculty members, researchers, and students, the R&D Cell regularly organizes:

Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs)
Workshops
Seminars
Conferences
Expert lectures
Training programmes

Key areas of focus include research methodology, scientific writing, research ethics, emerging technologies, data analytics, Intellectual Property Rights, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for research.

These initiatives equip researchers with contemporary knowledge and skills, enabling them to undertake high-quality research and innovation.

Research Achievements

Since its inception, the R&D Cell has established a strong research profile, reflecting the institution's sustained commitment to research excellence, innovation, industry collaboration, and knowledge creation.

Publications
Research Database Publications
Scopus 3,500+
Web of Science 1,250+
Citations
Research Database Citations
Scopus 21,500+
Web of Science 11,500+
H-Index
Research Database H-Index
Scopus 57
Web of Science 47

30 Crore+

Sponsored Government & Industrial Project Funding

75+

Patents Granted

20 Crore+

Revenue Generated through Consultancy Projects

These achievements demonstrate the institution's continued contribution to research, innovation, industry collaboration, and the creation of knowledge that contributes meaningfully to society and national development.

R&D Cell - Governing Members

Dr. A. Soundarrajan

Patron

Dr. C. Bhagyanathan

Associate Dean (R&D)

Dr. S. Hema

Convener (R&D)

Dr. B. Brailson Mansingh

Member

Dr. Y. Dharshan

Member

Mr. C. Kalimuthu

Sr. Director, ELGI Equipments, Coimbatore

Mr. Manoj Pariyarth

Director, UI Bridge Solutions, Coimbatore

Invitee Members

Dr. K. N. Thirukkuralkani

Head, SPARK

Mrs. Kayalvizhi

IIC Member

Mr. M. S. Balasanthosh

Member / Idea Lab

Associate Members

Dr. A. Kishore Kumar

ASP, R&A

Dr. V. Rukkumani

ASP, R&A

Dr. S. Bhaggiaraj

ASP, IT

Dr. Mookhambika Lakshmanan

ASP, M.Tech CSE

Dr. Raghu

AP, Mechanical Engineering

Dr. C. Praveenkumar

AP, EEE

Mr. V. Siva

AP, Aeronautical Engineering

Mrs. V. Anupriya

AP, ECE

Dr. A. Mahalakshmi

AP, BME

Mrs. M. Shanthini

AP, CSE

Mrs. A. Kayalvizhi

AP, AI & DS

Dr. K. Sukkiramathi

AP, Mathematics

Dr. M. Chitra

AP, Physics

Dr. J. Suresh

AP, Chemistry

Dr. P. Suganya

AP, English