Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), a leading academic institution, is home to a number of dedicated Research Centers, all focused on fostering a culture of groundbreaking research. These Centers, with significant funding from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), have become the foundation of the University’s extensive research activities. Five key Research Centers, each specializing in unique areas of investigation, along with a state-of-the-art Bioinformatics Facility, serve as the bedrock of the University’s scientific pursuits. SMVDU thus remains at the forefront of academic research, contributing significantly to advancements in various fields of knowledge.
The Research & Development (R&D) Wing has been setup in the University to provide specialized administrative and managerial support for the operation of Sponsored Research Projects, Consultancy Jobs and other related R&D activities.
The main objectives of R&D Wing include:
The main functions of R&D Wing include administrative and accounting support for:
At present, the university has 34 running projects sponsored by premier central funding agencies of the country besides 26 no. of consultancy projects in hand.
Major R&D Activities include administrative and accounting support for:
There are at present 156 students registered for Ph.D. under various schools.
List of Ph.D. students to be uploaded
SMVDU has signed various Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) Signed with Institutes/ Agencies/ Industries. These offer an extraordinary opportunity for various areas of engagement include students and faculty exchange, joint research and fellowships etc. Detailed list is as given below:
Research and Development Wing is headed by Dean (R&D), Dr. Vineet V. Tyagi
Other Associated Officials at R&D Wing
Dr. Sanjeev Anand, Associate Dean (R&D)
Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Dy. Registrar
Mr. Narinder Verma, Section Officer
Mr. Nishant Bakshi, Office Assistant
Mr. Sandeep Singh, Office Assistant
Mr. Vishal Gandotra, Junior Assistant
Email ID: dean.research@smvdu.ac.in, ar.irdu@smvdu.ac.in, research@smvdu.ac.in
Within the short span of 15 years the faculty members and Schools of the University have been able to obtain Sponsored Projects from bodies like DST, UGC, AICTE, ISRO, DRDO, ICSSR, TEQIP-III etc. We have total 87 projects in SMVDU in which we have 57 closed Projects and currently we are working on 35 projects. Out of total number of Projects we have 34 Government Sponsored projects and 01 Industry Sponsored projects. Detailed list is given below:
Industrial consultancy is a significant area of activity of the Institute. The nature and extent of the industrial consultancy projects undertaken by the University is an index of its credibility with the industry and is symbolic of the relevance of a centre of excellence in the context of nation’s socio-economic development. We have 27 Consultancy Projects and the list is given below:
Currently we are having 400 International Journal Publications, 53 National Journal Publications and 14 Books Published.