The role of Research and Development (R&D) in the college is crucial for fostering innovation, improving academic standards, and addressing societal and industrial challenges. The specified roles and responsibilities of the R&D cell in our college :

1. Promoting a Research Culture

• Foster a culture of research and innovation among faculty members and students.
• Encourage interdisciplinary research in emerging areas of science, technology, and engineering.
• Support the development of research proposals for funding from national and international agencies (e.g., DST, DBT, AICTE, UGC, DRDO).

2. Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer

• Establish partnerships with industries and research organizations to undertake collaborative projects.
• Facilitate the transfer of technology developed within the institution to industries and startups.
• Organize consultancy projects and offer technical solutions to local and national industries. 

3. Capacity Building

• Train and support faculty and students in advanced research methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences to keep pace with global research trends.
• Promote faculty participation in professional development programs and postdoctoral fellowships.

4. Intellectual Property and Innovation

• Facilitate the creation, protection, and management of intellectual property (IP), such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
• Encourage the development of prototypes and innovations that can be commercialized.
• Establish incubation centers for fostering startups and entrepreneurship.

 5. Publication and Dissemination

• Encourage faculty and students to publish research findings in reputed peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Maintain a repository of research outputs for academic and public access.
• Promote institutional journals to showcase internal research.

6. Alignment with National Missions

• Align research initiatives with national priorities such as Make in India, Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• Participate in government-funded schemes like the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Start-Up India, and various AICTE and UGC initiatives.

7. Resource Mobilization

• Secure funds for research and infrastructure development through government and private grants.
• Manage and maintain state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities to support advanced research.
• Develop proposals for centers of excellence in key focus areas. 

8. Promoting Undergraduate and Postgraduate Research

• Encourage project-based learning and integrate research into undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.
• Support B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. students in carrying out impactful research projects.
• Collaborate with global universities to provide exposure to international research standards. 

9. Ethical Compliance

• Ensure adherence to research ethics, including plagiarism checks, proper citation practices, and responsible research conduct.
• Set up an Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) for reviewing projects involving human subjects or environmental concerns.

10. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Set benchmarks for research output (publications, patents, funded projects) and regularly monitor performance.
• Prepare annual R&D reports highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
• Align institutional research goals with accreditation standards like NBA and NAAC.

Research and Development (R&D) Policy of St. Mary’s Women’s Engineering College

Vision and Mission 

Vision

To establish St. Mary’s Women’s Engineering College as a center of excellence in research and innovation, contributing to societal and technological advancements. 

Mission

• To foster a research-driven environment that promotes innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge creation.
• To align research activities with national and global priorities, supporting sustainable and inclusive development.

Objectives

The R&D policy aims to:

1. Foster a culture of research and innovation among faculty and students.
2. Enhance collaboration with industry, government agencies, and research organizations.
3. Promote the development and transfer of indigenous technologies.
4. Support the creation of intellectual property and startups.
5. Ensure ethical, sustainable, and impactful research practices.

R&D Cell Composition

The R&D Cell of the college comprises of the following personnel :

1. Chairperson: Dr. K N V R Kumar, Principal
2. R&D Coordinator : Prof. (Dr.) Vunnava Satyanarayana, Dean – Student Affairs
3. Members :
   • Dr. A. Rupesh, Head-Science and Humanities Department
   • Mrs. A. Latha, Dean – Academics
   • Dr. A.V. Subbarao, Head – Electronics & Communication Engineering Department
   • Dr. T. Satyanarayana, Head – MBA Department
   • Dr. B. Narayana, Associate Professor, Dept. of Science and Humanities

Responsibilities of the R&D Cell

• Develop and implement the R&D policy.
• Identify thrust areas of research relevant to societal and industrial needs.
• Facilitate the submission of research proposals to funding agencies.
• Promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects.
• Organize workshops, conferences, and seminars.
• Manage research grants, patents, and other research-related activities.

Key Focus Areas

R&D at St. Mary’s Women’s Engineering College emphasizes on :

• Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, IoT, etc.
• Sustainability: Research on environmental technologies, energy efficiency, and waste management.
• Women-Centric Innovations: Projects addressing issues related to women’s health, safety, and empowerment.
• Industry-Academia Collaboration: Applied research to solve real-world industrial problems.

Contact Details for R&D Cell

Chairperson: Dr. K N V R Kumar: stmwprincipal@stmarysgroup.com

Ph.No. : +91 9393371155

Coordinator: Dr. V. Satyanarayana : vunnavasatyanarayana@stmarysgroup.com

Ph. No. : +91 7674080827

R&D Cell Email: rdcell@stmarysgroup.com