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.
Objectives:
- Maximize Human Potential through High-Quality Research: Drive high-quality, multi-disciplinary research aimed at maximizing human potential, contributing to societal good, and addressing pressing social and environmental issues.
- Foster a Research-Oriented Culture:
Cultivate a robust research culture among faculty, students, and stakeholders by encouraging doctoral pursuits, collaborative research, and participation in R&D activities.
Promote Technological and Social Innovations: Focus on creating technological and social innovations through R&D activities to develop practical applications that address societal needs. - Strengthen Policy and Leadership in R&D: Implement strong policies and leadership in research and innovation by appointing Directors for Research, Innovation, IPR & Entrepreneurship, and forming dedicated cells for these initiatives.
- Enhance Faculty Development and Industry Collaboration: Encourage faculty development through internships in industry, collaborative research, doctoral studies, knowledge creation, and training, thus fostering strong industry-academic partnerships.
- Empower Student Research and Innovation: Enable students to realize their research potential by incorporating project-centric learning, organizing student conferences, facilitating technical activities, and providing internship opportunities in industry and research organizations.
Vision:
Drive transformative, high-quality research to maximize human potential and address societal challenges. Lead in integrating diverse academic fields to generate innovative solutions. Achieve global recognition through international collaborations and partnerships. Promote sustainable and socially responsible research practices. Empower stakeholders through a vibrant research culture of continuous learning and creativity. Create significant technological and social impact through innovative research.
Mission:
Cultivate an environment supporting research activities among stakeholders. Enhance research capabilities through targeted development programs. Facilitate interdisciplinary research to address complex societal issues. Promote innovation and entrepreneurship through resources and mentorship. Build partnerships with industry and academic institutions for knowledge exchange. Improve research infrastructure, including establishing Centres of Excellence. Implement effective policies and leadership initiatives in research. Align research activities with societal needs for social, economic, and environmental well-being.
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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.
