Parul University advances interdisciplinary research through key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with national reforms, global standards, and industry needs. It tracks interdisciplinary publications, research grants, and cross-department collaborations to enhance research quality. The university fosters partnerships through MoUs with global institutions, industries, and research bodies, enabling joint projects, faculty exchanges, and workshops. Technology transfer is emphasized through patents, industry collaborations, and commercialization efforts. Student engagement in research, innovation challenges, and conferences is encouraged to maximize societal impact. Through structured evaluation mechanisms, Parul University ensures interdisciplinary research drives academic excellence, innovation, and real-world solutions.
Parul University fosters interdisciplinary innovation, exemplified by startups like Yield Pro Earth Private Limited and Dr. Cardio. Yield Pro Earth, an interdisciplinary Agritech startup, is transforming agriculture with flexible irrigation pipes, reducing costs by 90%, saving 20% electricity and water, and expanding cultivable land by 15%. Backed by Startup India funding and patents, it secured a ₹75 lakh purchase order from ICICI Foundation, benefiting 2,000+ farmers in Kutch & Banaskantha. Currently supporting 15,000+ farmers in Vadodara, it integrates engineering, environmental science, and agriculture for nationwide expansion in sustainable farming.
Dr. Cardio, an interdisciplinary Healthtech startup, has developed the world’s smallest 12-channel ECG machine, enabling instant virtual ECG diagnostics to address rural healthcare challenges. Combining healthcare, AI, and biomedical engineering, it has sold 350+ devices globally, enhancing cardiac care accessibility. Recognized by Hon. CM Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, Dr. Cardio also won the Impact Creator Award 2021 at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, for its transformative healthcare contributions. These startups are just examples of how interdisciplinary collaboration drives impactful innovations at Parul University, bridging multiple domains to solve real-world challenges.
Some key interdisciplinary successes include 2,640 interdisciplinary PG and PhD research projects, 121 sponsored research projects with grants exceeding 10 Crores INR, 140 patents, 1,283 publications, and 71 startups incubated. These achievements highlight the university’s commitment to fostering a dynamic interdisciplinary research ecosystem that contributes significantly to academia, industry, and society.