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Research & Development Cell

 

Preamble

Research, innovation, and entrepreneurship are fundamental imperatives in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Addressing societal challenges and contributing to national development requires a robust research ecosystem aligned with contemporary policies and international best practices. In this spirit, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU) has established its Research & Development framework under the governance of the University Research Council & Advisory Board (URCAB) to promote, coordinate, and drive research quality, innovation, and technology translation across disciplines.

Governance Structure

The research governance at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University is anchored by the University Research Council & Advisory Board (URCAB), chaired by the Hon’bleVice Chancellor of the University. This governing body provides strategic direction, reviews research performance, and updates institutional priorities.

Additional Director-I

Additional Director-II

Scientist cum Faculty Members:
  1. Dr. Sunil Sazawal, Director Research- Medico, Health Sciences 
  2. Dr. Jitender Kumar, Admin CMSR/CPHK
  3. Dr Lubhan Singh Ad. Director Research, Pharma 
  4. Dr Sangeeta Dayal Ad. Director Research, Bio-Tech
  5. Dr. Saikat Deb, Senior Scientist, CMSR/CPHK
  6. Dr. Anirudh Srivastav, Chemistry
  7. Dr Neha, Joint Director CMSR
  8. Dr. Nisha Rana, Zoology
  9. Dr. Afeefa Ateeq, Life Sciences, CMSR/CPHK
  10. Dr. Haobijan P Devi, Assistant Professor, CMSR/CPHK
  11. Mr. Arup Dutta, Research Associate, CMSR/CPHK
Advisory Board
  1. Prof. (Dr.) N.K. Ahuja, Professor Emirates 
  2. His Holiness Thick Tri Quang, Professor Emirates
  3. Dr. V.B. Sahai, Professor Emirates
  4. Brig Dr V P Singh, Professor Emirates, PhD Anaesthesiology AFMC
  5. Maj Gen Dr G.K. Thapliyal, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MDS, AFMC,
  6. Dr. Naveen Visweswaraiah, BNYS. PhD., DSc. 

Executive Director, Foundation for Assessment and Integration of Traditional Health Systems [FAITHS], Bengaluru, 

  1. Dr. Rajiv K. Chugh, Secretary General / Registrar, ICD
    India, Sri Lanka & Nepal Section
    W-5, Greater Kailash Part I, New Delhi. +91-9810020537
  2. Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Vice Chancellor
    Dharmshastra National Law University, Jabalpur.
  3. Dr. K.K. Sahu, Professor Laxmi Bai National Institute of Physical Education Race Course Road, Gwalior (MP)-474002
  4. Dr. Rajeev Chaudhary, Professor of Physical Education Dean Faculty of Education & Head Department of Physical Education Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
  5. Dr Abhiney Puri, Prof & Head Dept of Oral Pathology Himachal Institute Of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib, H P
  6. Prof. (Dr.) S.S. Jaiswal, Professor N.L.U. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
  7. Professor Santa De Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University,  Navi Mumbai.
  8. Chavi Goel (Programme Coordinator) Apparel Manufacturing Technology  NIFT Campus, CHMED Kangra-176001  Himachal Pradesh 
  9. Dr. Vidhi Nagar, Head & Associate Professor  Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P)
  10. Associated International Faculties 

 

Key Components

University Research Council & Advisory Board (URCAB): Apex advisory body, meeting at least twice annually, that oversees research policy, innovation, and commercialization efforts.

Research Clusters: URCAB is structured into clusters representing Health Sciences, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), and Humanities, Law & Management, each headed by a Chairperson and supported by research faculty and members.

College Research Committees: Constituent colleges/departments appoint committees to monitor and enhance research activity locally, reporting progress to cluster leadership and URCAB.

Research & Innovation Infrastructure includes:

  1. Subharti Research & Incubation Centre (SRIC) – a core unit fostering research culture, supporting entrepreneurial ideas, and translating innovations into practical outcomes.
  2. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cells – Centres that support start-ups, skill development, and innovation awareness among students and faculty, aligned with national innovation frameworks.
  3. Intellectual Property & Patent Support – Workshops, training, and advisory services on IPR management, patent search, drafting, and filing are regularly organized.
  4. Advanced Laboratories and Research Facilities – Well-equipped labs supporting research in medical, engineering, science, and allied disciplines.
  5. The Centre for Public Health Kinetics (CPHK) - CPHK is originally founded in 1995 as the Center for Micronutrient Research, is a distinguished not-for-profit institution dedicated to advancing public health through rigorous research and preventive medicine. Strategically located in New Delhi, India, with key collaborative centers in Zanzibar and strong ties to international academic bodies and funding partners such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CPHK focuses intensely on Newborn, Maternal, and Adolescent Health. CPHK has significantly strengthened its research infrastructure by establishing a state-of-the-art laboratory and Center of Excellence in collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Subharti University in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. Its mission is to generate evidence that directly informs and catalyzes public health policy, aiming to save lives in marginalized countries by tackling challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.

 

A core strength and achievement of CPHK lies in its active participation and leadership within major international consortiums, significantly amplifying its impact on global health policy. CPHK is a vital part of the Alliance for Maternal and Newborn Health Improvement (AMANHI) and the Multi-Omics for Mothers and Infants (MOMI) Consortium. Beyond these, CPHK boasts extensive international collaborations with world-renowned institutions such as Stanford University, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), and the Max Planck Institute in Germany. These partnerships enable CPHK to engage in cutting-edge research utilizing multi-omics approaches to unravel complex maternal and child health problems. Their recent research work extends to the fields of metagenomics and gut microbiome research, exploring how these intricate biological systems influence health outcomes in mothers and infants. As an international collaborating partner CPHK has provided crucial data that reinforced the efficacy of zinc supplementation in reducing the duration and severity of childhood diarrhea, leading to the widespread adoption of zinc as a standard treatment by organizations like WHO and UNICEF. Furthermore, CPHK's research on micronutrient deficiencies, including iron supplementation, has provided critical data that informs global policies for combating anemia and improving maternal and child health outcomes especially in malaria endemic areas of the world. By leveraging advanced scientific methodologies and global partnerships, CPHK continues to identify causality and risk factors for adverse health outcomes, solidifying its role in shaping evidence-based public health solutions.

Subharti Journal of Interdisciplinary Research: The journal publishes peer-reviewed research across a broad range of disciplines, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary topics that span human sciences and technical fields. Its coverage includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Health sciences (medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, paramedical, pharmacy, naturopathy)
  2. Engineering, management, law, education, journalism, arts, sciences
  3. Ethical, social, and human-centric issues in research
  4. Articles with interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral relevance. The journal prioritizes original research with social impact andbroad academic interest. 

Key Functions of the RDC / URCAB

  1. Policy Development and Thrust Area Identification
    • Develop and periodically update the Research Policy for the University.
    • Identify institutional priority areas and foster interdisciplinary research clusters.
    • Provide guidance for equitable and merit-based faculty recruitment, research assistants, and project personnel.
  2. Research Support, Seed Money Project Promotion and Funding Facilitation
    • Act as the liaison between researchers and external funding agencies.
    • Guide proposal preparation and submission and support post-sanction grant administration.
    • Administer institutional seed funding and help researchers mobilize grants from government, industry, and CSR channels.
  3. Resource Optimization and Sustainability
    • Champion shared infrastructure usage, cross-disciplinary resource access, and optimization of research utilities across departments.

Outcomes and Impact

Since its establishment, the university's research governance has supported numerous funded projects, interdisciplinary research, patents, publications, and academic exchanges. The institutional framework continues to align with national research priorities and global standards, contributing to knowledge creation, industry collaborations, and socio-economic development.

  • Collaboration, Networking, and Partnerships
    • Facilitate national and international academic collaborations, MoUs, and joint research programs.
    • Encourage faculty and student mobility, exchange programs, and collaborative research initiatives.
  • Industry and Incubation Linkages
    • Strengthen industry-academia linkages to enable applied research, internships, and technology adoption.
    • Support pre-incubation and incubation of start-ups through internal and external networks.
  • Research Dissemination and Intellectual Property
    • Promote ethical and high-impact research publications in reputable journals.
    • Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences on research methodology, emerging technologies, and academic practices.
    • Support the patenting process and protect intellectual outputs of faculty and students.
  • Research Information Systems and Database
    • Maintain digital research repositories and databases of ongoing and completed projects, expertise mapping, and collaborative networks.
  • Ethics, Integrity, and Capacity Building
    • Ensure compliance with research ethics standards and best practices in publishing.
    • Conduct capacity-building programs, faculty development workshops, and research methodology training
  • Total IPR published & granted: More than 500 till date
  • Publication SCOPUS; PUBMED, Web of Science & others: More than 2600 from 2020 onwards
  • Total Research Projects: More than 1500 from 2020 onwards

University Research Council & Advisory Board