R&D Cell

Research and Development Cell acts as nodal agency for all research polcies and execution and also facilitation of research

Dean R&D Dr. A.J. Umbarkar , senior faculty  is leading the R&D Cell. 

The responsibilities of R&D cell are –

• The R&D Cell is responsible for assisting the Academic Council in the performance of the Council’s responsibilities in respect of the establishment and promotion of excellence in the Institute’s research and development, and academic and research training activities. This includes the development, review and monitoring of achievements under the Research & Development, 
• The development and enhancement of the Institute’s research capacities
• Motivate all faculties to pursue research in their respective areas of expertise
• The protection and commercialization of the Institute’s intellectual property (IPR).
• The provision of research and development opportunities for academic staff /faculty to maintain enthusiasm, awareness of current scholarship and relevance in teaching and other Institutional activities.
• The development of infrastructure conducive to promoting the quality and quantity of research and development.
• The establishment of research and development priorities; and monitoring the quality and quantity of research and development work.
• Disbursement of Institute Research Funds to established researchers, both individually and in groups; including research infrastructure funds; seeding grants to beginning researchers; research initiatives across the departments; and provision of consolidated information to the Academic Council and other appropriate Institutional bodies.
• Monitor the application of Research Funds to ensure that the funds are properly utilized.
• Promote emerging areas of research and development.
• Development of mechanisms conducive to the best possible ways of engaging and motivating research staff.
• To monitor and enhance the quality of research programmes, projects and the research infrastructure within Institute, including the training of research scholars.
• To be responsible for progression of research scholars.
• To foster the development of multi-disciplinary research endeavors across faculties and departments.
• Monitor the research and development performance of individuals, groups, Centers, and Faculties to encourage excellence and productivity through maintaining a database of research and development activities.
• Oversee the application of the Code of Research Ethics for the responsible practice of research.
• To formulate incentive schemes for promoting research activities with teachers and students/scholars.
• The quality of postgraduate education to be brought up to an internationally high level.
• To build durable partnerships and develop funding solutions with Industries and research Institutions for steering, funding and cooperation.

Members of Cell include, 

1 Director Prof. Dr. U. A. Dabade

3 Registrar Dr. S. G. Tamhankar

4 Dean R & D Dr. A. J. Umbarkar

5 Head of the Departments