About Research & Development Cell
The University’s extramural research projects have received funding from reputable organisations and institutions across the world, with sponsored grants amounting to over ₹17 crore. Faculty members have also been actively engaged in extensive intramural research projects, resulting in the filing and publication of numerous patents and copyrights.
17 Crores
In research & innovation grant
319
Ph.D research guides
5,500+
Scientific Research Papers Published
Dr. Anand Joshi Director, Research & Development Cell
With over 21 years of experience in research and development, Dr. Anand Joshi is currently guiding the next era of research at Parul University in the capacity of Director of the Micro-Nano Research and Development Center. Dr. Joshi holds a Ph.D. In Mechanical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and has been consistently contributing to the research and innovation in his areas of interests such as vibration, nano biosensors, nano mechanics, and functionally graded materials, amongst others. As the recipient of the Fast Track Research Grant awarded to Young Scientists under 35 by DST, Dr. Joshi has lent his expertise in nanoscience research and contributed to numerous research papers and articles over the course of his career, having 50 publications to his name. One of his articles was named one of the Top 25 hottest articles in the journal Physica E: Low dimensional systems and Nanostructures, published by Elsevier Publishers and it has been the most cited article in the journal since 2008. Along with his academic publications, Dr. Joshi has also contributed to the conversations and discussions through conferences and forums for which he has been awarded several travel grants by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Industries Commissionerate and other government agencies. He also serves in the capacity of Advisor, a member of the Technical Committee and an Editorial Board Member for a number of these national and international conferences. At Parul University, as the Director of Micro-Nano R&D Center, he is spearheading several research projects and is guiding two research fellows and successfully supervised 3 Ph.D. scholars.
The Vision & Mission of the foundation
Vision
To make Parul University a globally acclaimed university with strong R & D foundation.
Mission
To inspire and motivate students and faculty members to engage into community-centered, evidence-based, Inter-disciplinary research with significant socio-economic values.
Research centres
Advanced Research Facilities and Centres of Excellence
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Micro-Nano Reearch & Development Center
An advanced lab for research and experiment in Micro-Nano Technology
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Environmental sciences
A leading facility for advanced environmental research initiatives
DSIR research and development centre
A fully equipped centre for advanced multidisciplinary research initiatives
Grants for Extramural Research
Our ties and collaborations with prominent organisations and leading research institutions have made it possible to secure grants for extensive research in numerous fields and disciplines.
2.44 Cr
Royal Academy Of Engineering, UK
63 Lakhs
European Union Funded CABCIN Project
9.46 Cr
ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)
82 Lakhs
Gujarat Council of Science Technology
Functional Role
CR4D serves as the nucleus of research at Parul University—facilitating innovation, guiding scholars, and bridging academia with industry and society.
Unique Features of the program
Providing adequate orientation, training, support and networking opportunities to University students and faculty members.
Encouraging and facilitating Students of Parul University towards undertaking translational/ developmental research internships /dissertation/PhD thesis with ‘community in the sight’.
Fostering collaborations with academic, industrial, government and non-government organizations towards research capacity building and strengthening implementation fidelity.
Emphasising on scientific documentation, publication and dissemination of research activities towards shared learning and expediting developmental outcomes.
Shaping Our Future Through Research
The Research & Development Cell has been making development which have been aimed at shaping shooing developing solutions for the well-being and growth of the society. Our students and faculties have published numerous copyrights and patents which have have been contributing to the academic knowledge bank.
425
Patents Filed
271
Patents Published
27
Patents Granted
