Research & Development Cell (RDC)
Smt. Manjira Devi University — Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand)
Overview
Smt. Manjira Devi University, with the motto of “Quest for Excellence”, is determined to be a centre of research and innovation. The University’s research strength lies in its research-oriented and dedicated faculty contributing to multidisciplinary research.
The University aims to address regional, national, and international challenges by providing sustainable solutions to stakeholders. Faculty and students collectively create a dynamic research ecosystem fostering high-quality outcomes under the supervision of the Research Advisory Committee and University Management.
The Research & Development Cell promotes academic and industry collaborations, offering a vibrant platform for sharing ideas, resources, and partnerships. It supports research scholars in transforming ideas into meaningful outcomes.
The RDC encourages faculty, staff, and students to actively participate in research-based activities including publications, patents, and professional collaborations for the betterment of society.
Goals & Objectives
- Encourage research in frontier areas of science, technology, and allied disciplines.
- Incentivize faculty publications in SCI, Scopus, and peer-reviewed journals.
- Enhance research output through quality publications and conferences.
- Promote University–Industry collaboration and consultancy projects.
- Encourage core proficiency and consultancy work.
- Organize workshops, seminars, and training programs to promote research culture.
- Create awareness about Patents & IPR and motivate patent filing.
- Coordinate with departments for periodic research activity planning.
- Establish MoUs with industries, institutions, and R&D organizations.
- Organize brainstorming sessions with industry experts and researchers.
Key Highlights
- Emerging as a preferred centre for government and non-government R&D projects.
- Faculty and researchers have secured over 30 patents.
- Multiple MoUs and collaborations established for innovation.
- Regular national and international conferences and workshops conducted.