Research & Development Cell

Preamble

In alignment with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, this institution establishes a Research and Development Cell (RDC) to foster a robust research ecosystem, promote innovation, and facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations.

Objective

The RDC aims to:

• Promote research culture among faculty and students.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research initiatives.
• Coordinate research activities across departments.
• Enhance research output in terms of quality publications, patents, and funded projects.
• Establish collaborations with industry, academia, and research organizations.

Composition of the RDC

S. No.	Name of the Members	Designation	Role in the Committee
1	Dr. R V Subramanya Prasad	Principal	Chairman
2	Dr. Prasad Mamuduru	R&D Coordinator	Convener
3	Dr. Gopi Balli	HOD, Dept. of Computer Applications	Faculty Member
4	Dr.U Mallikarjunaiah	HOD, Dept. of Business Administration	Faculty Member
5	Mrs. B Sudha Rani	HOD, Dept. of Humanities & Sciences	Faculty Member
6	Mr. Navuru Venkata Krishna	Coordinator of Innovation and Incubation Center	Member
7	Mr. B. Gowtham Reddy	President, CO3 Enterprise Pvt. Limited, Bangalore.	Industry Representative Member
8	Mr. K.V. Chandra Sekhar	AO	Member
9	Ms. Yelluru Gayathri	II MCA-Student	Student Member
10	Mr. Thalluri Kranthi	II MBA-Student	Student Member

Tenure

• Members shall serve for a term of two academic years.
• Student representatives shall serve for one academic year.
• Members may be re-nominated for subsequent terms.

Functions and Responsibilities

The RDC shall:

• Develop and implement research policies and guidelines.
• Identify thrust areas and promote research initiatives in these domains.
• Facilitate the submission of research proposals for funding.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and training programs to enhance research skills.
• Monitor ongoing research projects and ensure timely completion.
• Encourage publication in reputed journals and support patent filing.
• Establish collaborations with external research institutions and industry partners.
• Maintain a database of research activities and achievements.

Meetings

• The RDC shall meet at least once every quarter.
• Additional meetings may be convened as required.
• A minimum of 50% of the members, including the Chairperson or Convener, shall constitute the quorum.

Amendments

• Any amendments to this constitution shall be proposed by the RDC and approved by the Head of the Institution.
• Amendments shall align with the latest UGC guidelines and institutional policies.