Enabler D — Research & Innovation

🎯 Vision

A robust research and innovation culture that drives high-impact publications, increased IP generation, strong industry collaboration, and multidisciplinary solutions aligned with national and global priorities.

Strategic Goals Timeline

0–2 years

Short-Term Goals

Student Research Start — UG/PG research involvement .
Research Skills – Methodology, statistics, ethics workshops.
Infrastructure Boost – Labs, libraries, basic research facilities
Collaboration push — joint projects, MoUs, and interdisciplinary work.
Innovation & patents — workshops on IPR and proposal writing.
Support systems — fellowships, fee concessions, and guide orientation.

2–5 years

Mid-Term Goals

More research centres — expansion of university research hubs.
Faculty as guides — training and eligibility development for supervision.
Funding growth — increased minor/major projects and hosting international conferences.
Tech in research — AI/ML-driven research and digital research platforms.
SDG research — sustainability-focused projects and alignment.
Strong research ecosystem — high-end labs, clusters, and industry-linked R&D.

5–15 years

Long-Term Goals

Global Research Partnerships – International universities + joint supervision
State-of-the-Art Labs – HPC, modern equipment, interdisciplinary labs/li>
High-Impact Output – International publications, conferences, IPR expansion.
Post-Doc and Fellowships – Strong post-doctoral ecosystem
Traditional + Modern Knowledge – Integrating IKS + advanced science
Sustainable Funding – Endowment funds and Long-Term grant strategies

Key Indicator

Outcome: Enhanced research capacity, international collaborations, and impactful innovation outcomes.

Leadership Driving this Enabler

Name & Designation	Position
Dr. Varalakshmi K N, Director Research (Sciences), CRPAS, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)	Chairperson
Dr. Jitendra K Mishra, Vice Chancellor (In Charge) and Registrar	Convenor
Dr. Manav Saxena, Head, CREI	Member
Dr. Geetha Balakrishna, Director, Centre for Nano and Materials Science (CNMS)	Member
Dr. Chetan Nag K S, Deputy Director, Centre for Urban Ecology, Bio-Diversity, Evolution and Climate Change (CUBEC)	Member
Dr. Simmy Kurian, Deputy Director, CMS B-School, Off-Campus, Kochi	Member
Dr. Mahavir Kurkuri, Associate Director and Professor, Centre for Research in Functional Materials (CRFM)	Member
Dr. Beem Kumar, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, FET	Member