Research Organization & People

Introduction :

Research and innovation are fundamental pillars for enhancing the quality, relevance and impact of higher education. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have a critical role in addressing emerging societal, economic, environmental and technological challenges through the generation, application and dissemination of new knowledge. A strong and vibrant higher education ecosystem, supported by a culture of research, innovation,  entrepreneurship and technology development, is therefore essential for achieving sustainable national development and contributing meaningfully to society. 

In this context, the establishment of the Research and Development Cell (RDC) at Vidyasagar University represents an important institutional initiative to strengthen and institutionalize the University's research and innovation ecosystem. The RDC will serve as a facilitating and coordinating mechanism to promote quality and impactful research, encourage interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations, and create pathways for translating research outcomes into socially relevant applications, technologies, products and innovations.

The RDC will work towards creating an enabling environment in which faculty members, research scholars and students can pursue innovative ideas, develop competitive research proposals, access research infrastructure and funding, establish collaborations, generate intellectual property and contribute to knowledge-based solutions to contemporary challenges. It will also foster stronger linkages with industries, government agencies, research organizations, academic institutions and community-based organizations at the local, national and international levels.

Through systematic policy support, capacity building, resource mobilization, research collaboration, consultancy, intellectual property protection, product development and commercialization, the RDC will endeavour to enhance the quality, visibility and societal impact of research undertaken at the University. The RDC will also promote responsible research practices, ethical conduct and adherence to appropriate national and international standards of research integrity.

Vision :

To establish a robust, inclusive and sustainable institutional mechanism for developing, strengthening and advancing the research, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem of Vidyasagar University, with a focus on excellence, collaboration, societal relevance and global engagement.

Mission :

  • To create a conducive and enabling environment for enhancing the quality, productivity and impact of research and innovation.
  • To promote interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and strengthen collaborations with industry, government, academic institutions, research organizations and community-based organizations at local, national and international levels.
  • To facilitate greater access to research infrastructure, expertise and financial resources through effective resource mobilization, funding support and strategic partnerships.
  • To encourage translation of research outcomes into intellectual property, technologies, products, services, start-ups and other socially and economically relevant innovations.
  • To promote research integrity, ethical practices, intellectual property awareness and responsible conduct of research in accordance with institutional, national and international standards.

Functions :

The RDC would help creating a research ecosystem for reliable, impactful, and sustained research output. The essential elements of such an ecosystem, viz., generation of knowledge and facilitation of research, innovation and technology development for industrial & societal benefits, are addressed by human resource (researcher &faculty), intellectual capital (knowledge & skills), governance (regulation & policies) and financial resources (funding & grants).

1. Research Advisory Cell :

  1. Chairman: Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor
  2. Dean, Faculty of Arts & Commerce; member
  3. Dean, Faculty of Science; member
  4. Registrar; member
  5. Prof. Madhumangal Pal, Dept. of Applied Math; member
  6. Prof. Kesab Chandra Mondal, Dept. of Microbiology; member
  7. Prof. Ajay Kr. Misra, Dept. of Chemistry; Convener

2. Research & Development Cell :

Director: Prof. Ajay Kumar Misra, Dept. of Chemistry

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(a) Committee-1 (Finance & Infrastructure):

(i) Prof. Sebak Kr. Jana, Dept. of Economics; Chairman

(ii) Dean Faculty of Science; member

(iii) Mr. Gautam Pal, Finance Officer; Convener

Committee-2 (Research Programme, Policy Development):

(i) Prof. Madhumangal Pal, Dept. of Applied Math; Chairman

(ii) Prof. Kesab Chandra Mondal, Dept. of Microbiology; member

(iii) Dr. Tarun Kanti Mandal, PG Secretary; Convener

Committee-3 (Collaboration & Consultancy):

(i) Prof. Sumahan Bandyopadhyay, Dept. of Anthropology; Chairman

(ii) Prof. Indranil Acharya, Dept. of English; member

(iii) Mr. Arindam Bhattacharyya, Development Officer; Convener

Committee-4 (Product Development, Monitoring and Commercialization):

(i) Prof. Debidas Ghosh, Dept. of BLSM & CND; Chairman

(ii) Prof. Debdulal Banerjee, Dept. of Botany & Forestry; member

(iii) Prof. Braja Gopal Bag, Dept. of Chemistry; Convener

Committee-5 (IPR, Legal & Ethical Matters):

(i) Prof. Braja Gopal Bag, Dept. of Chemistry; Chairman

(ii) Prof. Sujata Maiti (Choudhury), Dept. of Human Physiology; member

(iii) Prof. Indranil Acharya, Dept. of English; member

(iv) Dr. Sagar Acharya, Dept. of Zoology; member

(v) Dr. Uttam Kumar Mondal, Dept. of Computer Science; Convener