Design Thinking, Integration of Traditional Arts from the Traditional
Artisans, Contemporary Design, Use of Immersive Technology (AR/VR/MR) in
Diverse Disciplines to Enhance User Interaction , User Experience , Enhanced
Effectiveness and Digitalization of Scenarios.
Maximising Human Potential through research
Vishwakarma University focuses on socially, environmentally responsible, and need-based multi-disciplinary transformational research for the greater good. Driven by the vision of 'Maximising Human Potential,' the University is laying the foundation to achieve its vision with high-quality research and inculcating a research culture among all the stakeholders. The University has faculty members from diverse disciplines who focus on diverse research areas.
Art and Design
Law
Humanities & Social Sciences
Media & Communication
Pharmacy
Architecture
Commerce & Management
Science & Technology
Fostering a research culture
The University lays real emphasis on research, and 43 out of the 140 faculty members are doctorates in their disciplines. 14 more faculty members are pursuing their doctorates. Moreover, 145 research scholars are pursuing their doctoral research work with the University. The University offers doctorate opportunities under various disciplines viz. Management, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Statistics, Art& Design, Journalism and Mass Communication, Psychology, Law and Inter-Disciplinary Studies. Improving and delivering high-quality research is necessary for creating successful applications for societal needs. Creating technological and social innovations has emerged as an important goal alongside the R & D-based activities. The University is working relentlessly to foster a research culture and contribute towards societal benefits.
Key initiatives to strengthen the research culture
- Director Research and Director Innovation, IPR & Entrepreneurship have been appointed for policy-making and initiating various R&D-related activities.
- To percolate the policies and vision related to research, the Vice-Chancellor nominates members from every faculty in the Research Initiative Cell and the IPR & Entrepreneurship Cell.
- For faculty development, efforts such as deputing faculty for internships in industry, deputation for collaborative research, encouragement to pursue a doctorate, facilitation of knowledge creation, training, and organisation of faculty competitions are undertaken regularly.
- Based on individual expertise, every faculty is encouraged to generate funds through consultancy/research projects/training/patents.
- To bring out the students' research potential, the University is doing significant innovations in the Teaching-Learning process such as project-centric learning, student conferences, technical activities, and semester-long internships in industry or research organisations.
- The University has established Centres of Excellence (COE) in identified thrust areas by collaborating with International Universities and Industries.
