Research & Development Cell, Sandip University
1250 Publications
85 Book Chapters
140 Patents Published
12 Patents Granted
60 Copyrights
45 MoUs
6 Centres of Excellence
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Research paper published in a Q1 journal

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Faculty member receives a national research award
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Overview

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisages the promotion of quality research within the Higher Education system. Research and innovation are important aspects to enhance quality education in Higher Education. The integration of Research, Innovation and Technology Development is the foundation of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India). The establishment of the Research and Development Cell (RDC) at Sandip University, Nashik will enable attainment of the targets of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat and is expected to play a pivotal role in catalyzing the multidisciplinary / transdisciplinary and translational research culture mandated in NEP 2020.

Vision

To put in place a robust mechanism for developing and strengthening the research ecosystem within HEIs, aligned with the provisions of NEP-2020.

Mission

  • To create a conducive environment for enhanced research productivity.
  • To encourage collaboration across industry, government, community-based organizations, and agencies at the local, national, and international levels.
  • To facilitate greater access to research through mobilization of resources and funding.

Objectives

To create an organizational structure with role-based functions of RDC, formulate Research Policy for the HEIs, identify thrust areas of research, and form related cluster groups / frontline teams / consortia of researchers.
To create enabling provisions in Research Policies for recruitment of research personnel, procurement of equipment, and financial management with adequate autonomy to the Principal Investigator(s) and disseminate research outcomes to stakeholders and the public at large.
To establish a special purpose vehicle to promote researchers and innovators, identify potential collaborators from industry, research organizations, academic institutions & other stakeholders for cooperation and synergistic partnerships.
To act as a liaison between researchers & relevant research funding agencies, extend guidance in preparation & submission of project proposals and post-sanctioning of the grants to oversee adherence to timelines.
To have better coordination among other cells/centers dealing with University-Industry Inter Linkage, Incubation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
To develop an Institutional Research Information System for sharing the status of ongoing / completed research projects / programmes, expertise & resources, etc., making effective use of ICT for preparing the database of in-house experts to provide industrial consultancy and services.
To engage & utilize the services of superannuated active faculty / scientists in research capacity building of talented young minds and promote mobility of researchers across institutions and R&D Labs.
To serve as nodal center for ideation and conceptualization of research topics / themes by organizing workshops and training programs and ensuring the integrity and ethical practices in research activities including clearance of bioethical committee wherever required.

Committee Members

Research & Development Cell committee for the current academic year.

Sr.NameDesignationRole in Committee
1Dr. ________Vice ChancellorChairperson
2Dr. ________Dean – ResearchCoordinator
3Dr. ________Professor, SOETMember
4Dr. ________Professor, SOPSMember
5Dr. ________Associate ProfessorMember
6Mr./Ms. ____Industry ExpertExternal Member

Research Policies

Policies on IPR

Guidelines on ownership, filing, protection and commercialization of intellectual property generated by faculty, students and staff of the University.

Institutional Code of Ethics for Research

Principles of integrity, honesty, accountability and responsible conduct expected in all research carried out at the University, including ethics committee clearance.

Policy on Chemical and Hazardous Waste Disposal

Procedures for safe handling, storage, segregation and disposal of chemical and hazardous waste generated in laboratories and research facilities.

Policy on Plagiarism

Framework for promoting academic integrity and preventing plagiarism in research publications, theses and dissertations, in line with UGC regulations.

Research Highlights

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1Paper titleAuthor A, Author BJournal name, Vol(Issue)2026–
2Paper titleAuthor CJournal name, Vol(Issue)2025–

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1Chapter titleAuthor ABook title, Publisher2026–
Sr.Paper TitleAuthorsConferenceYearLink
1Paper titleAuthor A, Author BConference name, Venue2026–

Year-wise publications

2021-22
175
2022-23
226
2023-24
288
2024-25
353
2025-26
401
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Intellectual Property Rights

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Areas of Research / Key Thematic Areas

School of Engineering and Technology

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School of Computer Sciences & Engineering

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School of Commerce & Management Studies

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School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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School of Law

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School of Science

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School of Design

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Our Collaborators

Sr.Partner OrganisationTypePurposeYear
1Organisation nameIndustryJoint research, internships2026
2Organisation nameAcademicFaculty & student exchange2025
Sr.ProjectSchools InvolvedFunding AgencyStatus
1Project titleSOET + SOPSFunding agencyOngoing
2Project titleSOCSE + SOCMSFunding agencyCompleted

Centres of Excellence & Central Research Facilities

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Focus area, partner organisation and key equipment.

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Central Instrumentation Facility
Central Research Facility

Central Instrumentation Facility

Major instruments available to internal and external researchers.

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Research & Development Cell, Sandip University

Office Address
Research & Development Cell,
Sandip University, Mahiravani,
Trimbak Road, Nashik – 422213,
Maharashtra, India
Phone
+91 9545453092