Research page - Vishwakarma Institute of Technology

Research & Development

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology is a well-recognized and highly appreciated Institute imparting quality technical education since last three decades. For accomplishment of the Vision & Mission of the Institute laying foundation for high quality research and inculcating research culture among all the stake holders of the institute is necessary. The objective of Research & development initiatives undertaken by Vishwakarma Institute of Technology is to establish research culture and facilitate development of faculty and students.
Improving high-quality scientific research is a necessary requirement for creating successful applications for society needs. All research and innovation of this Institute should aim to be of a high standard. The goal of creating technological and social innovations has emerged alongside R&D-based activities. Our relentless effort is always to foster research to contribute towards societal benefits.

Dean’s Statement

Dr. Swati Shilaskar

Dean of Research and Development

dean.research@vit.edu

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Statistics

1500+

Research Publications

750+

Patents Granted

900+

Patents Filed

1000+

Ongoing Projects

5000+

Total Projects

Key Initiatives

Leadership & Governance Structure

As part of local management committee, Dean (Research and Development), Dean (Industry Relations) and Dean (Faculty Development) have been appointed for policy making and initiating various research and development related activities. To percolate the policies and vision related to research in every department of the institute, Assistant Head, Research has also been appointed.

Faculty Development Programs

For development of the faculty, efforts such as deputing faculty for internship in industry, deputing for collaborative research, encouragement for PhD, facilitating for knowledge creation, trainings, organizing various faculty competitions are undertaken. Based on individual expertise every faculty is encouraged to generate funds through consultancy/research projects/training/patents.

Recognition & Awards

Faculty contributing in research is appreciated by the institute through awards and recognition, fostering a culture of excellence and motivating continuous research contributions..

Student Research Potential

To bring out research potential of the students, institute is doing significant innovations in the Teaching-Learning process such as project centric learning, student conferences, technical activities, semester long internships to industry/research organizations.

Establishment of Research Forum

The Research Forum implements wide ranging activities such as promoting applied and basic research, technology development, establishing centers of excellence, honing and cultivating appropriate research skills within faculty by deputing for Ph.D. studies, Conferences, Workshops and Short Term Training Programs (STTPs), promoting faculties to submit research proposals for different funding agencies viz. Savitribai Phule Pune University, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Council for scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission (RGSTC), etc.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Sharing of research by internal faculty members