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Research & Innovation

Where inquiry becomes impact.

A research-driven university pursuing cutting-edge basic and applied work across engineering, medicine, pharmacy, management and the sciences – grounded in transparency, ethics and national purpose.

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Our Commitment

Research and innovation, at our core.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University is committed to being a research- and innovation-driven institution — with the aim of helping India become a global knowledge power through education, research and technology. Our University Research Policy sets consistent, ethical guidelines for scholarly inquiry and R&D across every faculty.

01 · Advance Knowledge

Original, high-quality research

Pursue cutting-edge basic, targeted and applied research in a transparent, responsible and ethical manner, with facilitating support for every researcher.
02 · Translate & Protect

From discovery to real value

Turn new knowledge, technologies and tools into products and processes for commercialization and societal benefit — while safeguarding the Intellectual Property generated on campus.

03 · Collaborate Widely

Partnerships in India & abroad

Encourage collaboration across our institutes and with reputed universities, research organizations and industry, and disseminate outcomes widely.
Research Governance

Structured oversight, rigorous standards.

Research at SRK is governed through a two-tier University Research Committee and a UGC-aligned Research Advisory Committee, ensuring quality, integrity and momentum across the research lifecycle.

University Research Committee Two-tier

  • Headed by the Dean, Academics, with twelve leading faculty researchers and five eminent external experts.
  • An Executive Standing Committee handles regular monitoring of all research activity.
  • Meets at least once a year to review progress and recommend corrective measures; term runs three years.
  • Maps faculty competencies, guides funding proposals and designs faculty-development programmes.

Research Advisory Committee Per scholar

  • Chaired by the Vice-Chancellor or nominee; the research supervisor serves as convener.
  • Includes the Dean of School and the Chairman, Board of Studies of the subject.
  • Reviews the proposal, finalizes the topic, and guides study design and methodology.
  • Periodically reviews and assists the scholar’s research progress.

Research Advisory Committee — reconstituted 05 July 2025 UGC-aligned

Dr. Arun Shrivastava

Vice Chancellor · Chairperson

Dr. S. S. Pawar

Registrar

Dr. Nilesh Diwakar

Dean, Research

Dr. Ruchi Chaubey

Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy

Dr. M. C. Prashant

Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

Dr. Richa Gupta

Dean, Faculty of Allied Sciences

Dr. Hemant Gadekar

Dean, Faculty of Medicine

Dr. A. Greeni

Dean, Faculty of Arts

Dr. Archana Selvan

Dean, Faculty of Nursing

Dr. Sushil Singh

Dean, Faculty of Management

Dr. Varsha Namdeo

Dean, Faculty of Computer Application

Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhote

Dean, Faculty of Ayush
Doctoral Studies

Pursue a Ph.D. at SRK University.

A structured, research-focused doctoral programme across multiple disciplines, designed in line with UGC regulations to cultivate high-quality research, guided mentorship and scholarly publication.

Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
  • 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), PwD and EWS categories.
  • Four-year bachelor’s route requires a minimum 75% aggregate.
  • M.Phil holders with 55%+ are also eligible.
Duration

Time to complete

  • Minimum three years including coursework; maximum six years.
  • Up to two additional years via re-registration (eight years total).
  • Extra two-year relaxation for women scholars and PwD (40%+).
  • Up to 240 days maternity / child-care leave.
Admission

Selection process

  • Entry via NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / CEED or a University entrance test.
  • Test composition: 50% research methodology, 50% subject-specific.
  • Final weightage — 70% entrance test, 30% interview.
  • Interview board chaired by the Vice-Chancellor or nominee.

Coursework Min. 12 credits

  • Mandatory Research & Publication Ethics course (UGC, 2019).
  • A dedicated research methodology course.
  • RAC may recommend UGC-recognized online courses toward credits.

Training & assistantship

  • Training in teaching, pedagogy and academic writing during the doctoral period.
  • 4–6 hours per week of teaching or research assistantship — tutorials, lab work and evaluation.
  • Supervisors may guide up to two international scholars on a supernumerary basis.
Central Facilities

The Central Facilities for Research & Development.

Spanning over 60,000 sq. ft. of modern infrastructure, the CFRD is a centralized hub for high-end research — offering sophisticated analytical and testing services delivered by professionally trained technical staff.

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Central Instrumentation Lab

Advanced analytical and testing instrumentation offered under a structured, professionally staffed framework.
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IT & Communication Lab

Sophisticated computing and communication infrastructure supporting data-intensive research across disciplines.
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Capacity Building

Workshops, seminars, training sessions and expert lectures that enrich the wider research ecosystem.

Access is available to registered users; external researchers, academic institutions and industries may engage with the CFRD through formal procedures and prior approval.

Industry Consultancy

Solving real problems for industry.

Our faculty lead sponsored consultancy projects for industry partners across AI, energy, materials, healthcare and dentistry — translating academic expertise into applied outcomes.

Chief ConsultantClient OrganizationProject TitleAmount
Dr. E. Vijay KumarTotal Diagnosis Pvt LtdInduction Motor Rotor Fault Analysis Using AI Techniques₹6,00,000
Dr. S. S. PawarAyushmati Education & Social SocietyExperimental Study and Performance Analysis of Solar Air Heaters₹8,00,000
Dr. Nilesh DiwakarTotal Diagnosis Pvt LtdHigh-Temperature Heat Input on Duplex Stainless Steel 2205₹9,00,000
Dr. Chinmay BhattSK Ventures Pvt LtdDesign and Exploration of a Memristor-Enabled FPGA Architecture₹10,00,000
Dr. Varsha NamdeoSK Ventures Pvt LtdTraining AI Agents to Learn Through Trial and Error in Dynamic Environments₹9,00,000
Dr. Anil ShrivastavTotal Diagnosis Pvt LtdMigraine — Efficacy in Homoeopathy₹8,00,000
Dr. Rakesh PandeySK Ventures Pvt LtdAloe Vera as an Alternative Medicine₹9,69,000
Dr. L. M. RangnathSK Ventures Pvt LtdNext-Generation Pediatric Dentistry: AI in Diagnosis and Patient Care₹17,00,000
Dr. M. C. PrashantSK Ventures Pvt LtdDigital Implant Dentistry: Enhancing Clinical Workflows and Patient Care₹14,00,000
Dr. Ruchi ChoubeyTotal Diagnosis Pvt LtdDiagnostic and Pharmaceutical Waste Management and Recycling₹16,50,000
10 sponsored consultancy projects across 2 client organizations.Total received: ₹1,07,19,000

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Our Scholars

Doctoral research in progress.

Ph.D. scholars currently enrolled across mathematics, computer science, pharmacy, nursing, civil and electrical engineering, management, commerce and the humanities.

ScholarDepartmentResearch TopicSupervisor
Raksha DwivediMathematicsSome Results on Fixed Point Theorem and Its Applications Based on Various Metric SpacesDr. Richa Gupta
Siji JosephNursingEffectiveness of Planned Teaching on Organ Donation Among College Students, UjjainDr. Bharti S. Batra
Sourabh YaduvanshiComputer ApplicationDesign and Development of Data Visualization in 2D and 3D Space Using Frontend TechnologiesDr. Varsha Namdeo
Km Shivangi PathakComputer ApplicationAnalyzing User Behaviour Through Web Usage MiningDr. Daya Shankar Pandey
Arya Bhushan ShuklaHistoryRoot and Causes of the Disappearance of Saraswati River — History, Archaeology and ClimatologyDr. Surabhi Singh
Satyanand KumarComputer ApplicationDetection of Brain Tumor Using Segmentation and Machine Learning AlgorithmsDr. Dinesh Kumar Sahu
Megha SharmaManagementAssessment of Effectiveness of HR Audit in Manufacturing Plants in IndoreDr. Kumkum Singh
Dhavalkumar Kantilal PatelElectrical EngineeringDesign and Simulation of Double Cage Induction Motor for E-MobilityDr. E. Vijay Kumar
Ashutosh AnandComputer Science EngineeringEnergy Efficient Cluster Based Routing Protocol for Wireless Network Using Swarm Optimization and MLDr. Daya Shankar Pandey
Silvy ThomasNursingPlanned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Dengue Fever Among Adolescents, BhopalDr. Archana Selvan
Silja J. M.NursingSimulation-Based Training on Clinical Competency and Self-Efficacy in Paediatric BLSDr. Archana Selvan
Kavita ThakreNursingComputer Assisted Teaching Program on Kangaroo Mother Care for Mothers of Preterm BabiesDr. Bharti S. Batra
Priti AhirwarPolitical ScienceAnalytical Study of Election Commission of India Regulations (2014 – present)Dr. Usha Pandey
Kratika BaddpalliCommerceImpact of Human Resource Development Practices on Employee Performance in BHEL BhopalDr. Preeti Bamne
Maisuria Harsha KumarPharmacySynthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Novel Thiazolidinone Derivatives for Neurological DiseaseDr. Pratyush Jain
Antimshobha C. VoraPharmacyFormulation, Optimization and Evaluation of Novel Sustained Release Microspheres of an Anti-Depressant DrugDr. Prashant Soni
Preeti DwivediPharmacyNovel Formulation and Evaluation of Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Ocular Drug DeliveryDr. Pratyush Jain
Jaideep JainPharmacyNovel Formulation and Evaluation of Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System of Anti-MalarialsDr. Pratyush Jain
Dipak KumarCivilComposite Columns Encased with Fiber Reinforced Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Using FEMDr. Jyoti Yadav
Pankish GoelCivilAnalytical Investigation of the Base Isolation Systematic Reinforced Concrete StructureDr. Jyoti Yadav
Deepak PrasadCivilStructural and Parametric Design of a Single-Cell Box Girder of Metro Rail Bridge — Ahmedabad MetroDr. Jyoti Yadav
21 scholars enrolled across 11 departments.Updated each academic year per UGC norms

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Startups & Innovation

From idea to enterprise.

The University’s Incubation Centre nurtures new ideas and start-ups with relevance to local expertise and market demand — fostering the spirit of Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat through mentorship, capacity building and scaling support.

Thrust areas

01  Agriculture & Allied Fields02  Energy & Environmental Sustainability03  Healthcare04  Computer Application05  E-Commerce
Early support focuses on handmade soaps & sanitizers and mobile apps, with planned expansion into solar panels and Ayurvedic & Homoeopathy medicines.

What we provide

  • Training and mentorship for pre-company and early-stage incubatees.
  • Support for building capacity and scaling ventures.
  • Guidance through a periodically reviewed incubation policy.
  • A 14-member faculty team, coordinated by Dr. Sushil Singh.
Join Us

Ready to begin your research journey?

Apply to our Ph.D. programme, propose a consultancy collaboration, or access the Central Facilities for Research & Development.
Apply for Ph.D.
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